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warc | 202143 | A personal brand is in many ways synonymous with your reputation. It’s important to understand that people are judged within the first ten minutes of meeting someone. Thus, any of your personal characteristics that evoke sentiments, attitudes, impressions, and beliefs are all part of your personal branding. As an individual, you must always acknowledge yourself as a brand and understand that there is no one better than you who can market your personal brand. Personal branding involves highlighting things that are unique and distinguishable about you, including the key characteristics of your personality. People who are looking for those characteristics should be able to conveniently identify you as a key interest. Throughout this book, we will discuss various techniques you can implement in order to effectively market yourself as a brand of your own. We will discuss the characteristics you will need to develop and cultivate within yourself, and how to effectively market these select characteristics to your target audience. Grab How to Brand Yourself: A Guide to Branding Yourself & Using Personal Branding Strategies to Promote Yourself for free. | 1,169 | 598 | 1.954849 |
warc | 202143 | The Olympics are a fan-favorite time of year for a multitude of reasons. Whether it’s the winter, summer Olympics or Paralympics, it’s expected that you’ll find athletes with superhuman abilities and the big life moments that led them there. Simply put, it’s a time filled with a never-ending well of inspiration.
These incredible displays of athleticism inspire people of all ages, adults to children alike. But the most exciting and heartwarming part of it all is the mark it leaves on children around the world. Parents and families take to social media to share videos and pictures of their children hooked on watching the spectacle. They’re inspired by what they see and are curious about how they can be just like that athlete one day.
Although it may not seem like it, the time after the Olympics has finally held its closing ceremonies can be the perfect opportunity to begin to push your child to explore what inspires them. The age old question is always, “How? How do I do it?” The answer to that question, which is a lot easier said than done, is: “Talk to your child.”
Not all children will feel inspired and driven by the same thing, so it’s important to first listen to your child and watch what they gravitate towards. Then, you can begin to build some activities and language to push them a little further. Here are 5 fun things you can do at home to help to foster a sense of pride and inspiration in your own home:
1. Hold a family awards ceremony. Your child can make certificates or ribbons to hand out, celebrating their own personal talents and those of others in the family. 2. Select a book focusing on inspiration and being your best self. Find moments during the story to ask your child questions during some inspiring moments like, “Have you ever felt like the character when she was in that situation?” See our recommended reading below. 3. Start a scrapbook together. Have your child document his or her “firsts” or special accomplishments. Share the pictures and tell stories about how proud you felt seeing him or her do the things in the pictures. 4. Share information about your family’s culture with your child. Explain to them some of the cultural values and traditions that your family holds and how it makes you feel proud. Talk about your own story growing up! 5. Host your own mini Olympics. Pick some Olympic fan favorites like soccer or a track race to host right in your own backyard, or use some of your own family’s favorite games. It can even be an Olympics filled with board games like Scrabble or Twister! Take some inspiration from one of our own Academies, Kiddie Academy of Fisher’s Landing here!
As we talk about inspiration and pride, an often-overlooked aspect is also helping children learn how to deal with failure. They won’t be successful every time they attempt something, but that’s natural and is merely an outcome, not a reflection on the child.
When things don’t work out, assure them that you’re proud of the effort, that you love them regardless of the outcome and that next time, the outcome could be different. Talk to them about the emotions they felt towards losing and what good sportsmanship looks like. Even in the face of a loss or undesired outcome, it’s important to congratulate the winner and show respect to teammates, coaches, and opponents. In addition to bolstering their self-esteem and sense of pride, this teaches them about resilience.
There are some terrific books for helping your child learn about what it means to be proud. Here are a few classics you might consider reading together:
Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman Bounce Back! A Book About Resilience by Cheri Meiners Being Bella: Discovering How to Be Proud of Your Best! by Cheryl Zuzo | 3,847 | 1,869 | 2.05832 |
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Among the most profitable renovations to increase the value of your home, the kitchen occupies a place of choice. This is not unrelated to the reasons given in the previous paragraph. According to statistics compiled by real estate experts, the return on investment of a kitchen renovation project would be 75% to 100%.
Kitchen renovation can quickly become a large-scale project, requiring a lot of money. Some people will then decide to go all the way and redo the whole kitchen, while others may prefer to do the work gradually, in order to spread out the spending. In this case, it is important to focus on priorities, to make the kitchen more practical and to apply updates with regards to the aesthetical aspect of the room.
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warc | 202143 | Abstract
The Copenhagen Accord reiterates the international community’s commitment to ‘hold the increase in global temperature below 2 degrees Celsius’. Yet its preferred focus on global emission peak dates and longer-term reduction targets, without recourse to cumulative emission budgets, belies seriously the scale and scope of mitigation necessary to meet such a commitment. Moreover, the pivotal importance of emissions from non-Annex 1 nations in shaping available space for Annex 1 emission pathways received, and continues to receive, little attention. Building on previous studies, this paper uses a cumulative emissions framing, broken down to Annex 1 and non-Annex 1 nations, to understand the implications of rapid emission growth in nations such as China and India, for mitigation rates elsewhere. The analysis suggests that despite high-level statements to the contrary, there is now little to no chance of maintaining the global mean surface temperature at or below 2°C. Moreover, the impacts associated with 2°C have been revised upwards, sufficiently so that 2°C now more appropriately represents the threshold between ‘dangerous’ and ‘extremely dangerous’ climate change. Ultimately, the science of climate change allied with the emission scenarios for Annex 1 and non-Annex 1 nations suggests a radically different framing of the mitigation and adaptation challenge from that accompanying many other analyses, particularly those directly informing policy.
Original language English Pages (from-to) 20-44 Number of pages 25 Journal Philosophical Transactions: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences Volume 369 Issue number 1934 DOIs Publication status Published - 2011 | 1,749 | 933 | 1.874598 |
warc | 202143 | Abstract
Ávila-Pires' saddle-back tamarins (Saguinus fuscicollis avilapiresi) and red-cap moustached tamarins (S. mystax pileatus), coexisting in highly stable mixed-species groups, overlapped considerably in their use of plant food resources at an Amazonian terra firme forest site. Overlap between food types consumed by the two species was particularly high during periods of lowest fruit availability, when they resorted to a common food supply, primarily the pod exudates of two emergent species of legume trees (Parkia nitida and Parkia pendula) and nectar of Symphonia globulifera. Within-group interspecific competition did not covary with independent measures of resource availability, contrary to predictions based on resource partitioning models. A greater number of both saddle-back and moustached tamarins were able to feed for longer patch residence periods within larger and more productive food patches, whereas small and clumped patches could be monopolized by the socially and numerically dominant moustached tamarins to the physical exclusion of the smaller-bodied saddle-back tamarins. Overall rates of interspecific aggression were extremely low, however, partly because patches that could be monopolized contributed with a minor proportion of either species' diet. Saddle-backs foraged at lower levels in the understory and encountered smaller food patches more often, whereas moustached tamarins foraged higher and encountered more larger patches in the middle canopy. Although the two species led one another to differently-sized patches, moustached tamarins initiated most feeding bouts and encountered significantly larger and more productive patches that tended to accommodate the entire mixed-species group. Disadvantages of exploitative and interference feeding competition over plant resources, and advantages of shared knowledge of food patches, are but one component of the overall cost-benefit relationship of interspecific associations in tamarins.
Keywords Amazonia food patch mixed-species groups resource partitioning Saguinus | 2,072 | 986 | 2.10142 |
warc | 202143 | While many of you probably have not heard of open vs. closed chain exercises, chances are you are doing them both all the time. However, it is important to understand the difference between the two and which of these types of exercises tend to be the safer and more productive option. To begin, the “chain” … Continue reading Understanding Open vs. Closed Kinetic Chain Motion | 393 | 266 | 1.477444 |
warc | 202143 | The Greater Bank cut its one- and two-year fixed rates by 10 basis points, announcing a new price of 1.59%, the lowest fixed-rate home loan available in Australia.
Market-leading Greater Bank’s new 1.59% is 20 basis points ahead of its closest competitors, with the second cheapest rate in the one-year category being 1.79%, available from from UBank, RACQ, Hume Bank and Bank of Us.
Over two years, the second best result is also 1.79%, which can be found at St George Bank, Bank of Melbourne and Homestar Finance.
The move further signals that lenders do not anticipate a hike in cash rates over the next two years as Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Philip Lowe held firm on the high-profile date of 2024. .
The Greater Bank is clearly convinced that this timetable will not be brought forward, setting an interest rate of 2021 that can go until 2023 at the earliest.
As lenders now move to cut fixed rates to one and two years, there have been almost uniform rate hikes on longer term fixed rate home loans.
Variables were also slashed across the board, offsetting the rate hike that came with uncertainty about the RBA’s stance as several large banks publicly announced they believed rates would hike before 2024.
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warc | 202143 | If you were hurt in a truck accident due to a truck driver’s inadequate training or carelessness, you may deserve compensation. The Jeffcoat Firm Injury Lawyers are South Carolina attorneys with years of experience in truck accident law. Read on to find out how we can help you protect your rights.
Most Common Types of Truck Accidents
Trucks can be hard to control. This can lead to many different types of accidents that can occur on the road. Here are some of the most common.
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Jackknife Accidents
ackknife accidents occur when a truck’s trailer swings out at an angle. They are usually caused by poor road conditions or speeding. The trailer can swing out suddenly across several lanes making for a multi-car accident that can result in many injuries and damage.
Blind Spot Accidents
Because tractor-trailers and other trucks and vans are so big, it’s difficult for drivers to see other cars on the road. If a vehicle falls into their blind spot, they may try to change lanes thinking they have the room to do so. This can result in a sideswipe accident.
Rollover Accidents
Trucks and vans tend to be top-heavy. They have a tendency to roll over and block lanes of the highway for oncoming vehicles. If they are carrying cargo, it may fall onto the roadway causing even more of a hazard.
Underride Accidents
Underride accidents occur when a truck stops short, and the car behind it crashes underneath the truck. When this happens, the top of the vehicle can get ripped off and cause serious injuries or even death. The National Transportation of Safety Board says trucks install side guards to minimize the likelihood of underride accidents, but not all trucks do.
Tire Blowouts
A truck’s weight can cause its tires to blow out. When blowouts happen, they can scatter debris all over the road and cause the truck to stop suddenly, creating a hazard to nearby cars.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
There are many reasons why a truck accident may happen. Here are some of the most common causes.
Reckless or Negligent Driving
Truck drivers owe all other drivers a high degree of care, and they must obey all the traffic laws. Illegal actions, drunk driving, sleepy driving, and distracted driving can increase the risk of accidents.
Fatigue
Truck drivers drive for long hours. Many of them become tired on the road and may even drift off to sleep behind the wheel.
Drivers are Not Well Trained
Driving a truck can be challenging, and drivers should be well trained before working. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Many trucking companies are short-staffed and put drivers on the road that don’t have enough experience and training.
Vehicle Malfunctions
It’s important for trucks to be well maintained when they get on the road. If they don’t work right, they could cause an accident. If an accident occurs because a truck is not taken care of well, the trucking or maintenance company may be to blame.
Road Issues
Truck accidents can happen because of unsafe driving conditions like debris in the road. If the debris is caused by construction, the city or contractor may be at fault.
Determining At-Fault Parties in a Truck Accident?
Showing liability in a truck accident can be more complicated than it is in other types of accidents. That’s because trucks are commercial vehicles. The company, the driver, and/or third parties may be to blame.
Here are some guidelines for showing liability.
The Truck Driver
The truck driver may be at fault for the accident if they were reckless or negligent, speeding, driving under the influence, or driving distracted.
The Trucking Company
The trucking company may be at fault for the accident if they didn’t properly train the driver or forced the driver to work an extended schedule that didn’t allow them to get a proper amount of sleep. They will also be to blame if they failed to inspect and maintain their vehicles properly.
Freight Broker
A freight broker works as a middleman between shippers and carriers. When they demand challenging delivery schedules or use unsafe loading practices, they may be accountable for the accident.
Truck Manufacturer
If the truck’s parts were defective and caused an accident to occur, the truck manufacturer may be required to compensate the victim.
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warc | 202143 | Cystitis is the inflammation of the bladder, leading to symptoms such as pain in the lower abdominal area and urinary urgency.
Urinary tract infections are usually the cause of this condition and can be either acute or chronic.
Cystitis has three categories depending on the severity of the symptoms:
1.Acute Cystitis: This type of Cystitis lasts for less than one month (regularly a few days) and has no complications. 2.Chronic Cystitis: If the symptoms last more than one month, then it’s chronic Cystitis which often has complications such as kidney failure. 3.Recurrent acute Cystitis: Also known as acute pyelonephritis, is a condition in which a person has a recurrence of acute Cystitis; it can happen more than two times within six months.
Recurrent acute Cystitis can be an annoying condition to deal with, but the good news is that antibiotics can usually treat it successfully.
Symptoms of Cystitis in adults Sudden urge to urinate Difficult urination Dysuria (pain on urination) Burning or stinging when you urinate Haematuria (Blood in the urine) Pain in abdomen and loin areas Feeling like you need to urinate again after urinating Feeling generally sick Nausea
Cystitis is not usually accompanied by fever in adults.
If your temperature is 38C (100.4F) or more, you feel pain near the kidneys, or in your back or sides, you may be experiencing a kidney infection.
Symptoms of Cystitis in children
Children who have Cystitis often experience abdominal pain, fever, and frequent urge to urinate.
It can be tough to detect if a child has Cystitis, as symptoms can be vague, and kids have trouble communicating how they feel.
Here are some signs of Cystitis you should look out for:
Painful urination Frequent urination Fever Feeling weak and tired Easy irritability Loss of appetite Vomiting and Nausea
Cystitis can also manifest other common symptoms seen in adults, like pain when peeing, peeing more than usual, and a tummy ache.
Causes of Cystitis
The most typical cause of Cystitis is bacteria, although it can sometimes happen when the bladder is irritated or damaged for another reason.
Some bacteria that enter the bladder can cause Cystitis, Escherichia coli (E. coli) being the most common. This bacteria lives in the intestines and the gut.
Chronic irritation of the bladder can also cause Cystitis, for example, from urinary stones or previous surgery to remove a bladder section.
Women are more susceptible to Cystitis because their urethra is shorter, coming out closer to their anus.
Therefore, it facilitates the entry of bacteria from the anus to the bladder.
Natural ways to fight Cystitis
You can fight Cystitis naturally by making sure you drink enough water, taking a probiotic supplement, adding oregano oil to your diet, and consuming more cranberry juice.
Drinking enough water
Drinking plenty of water is one of the most important things for your body to function correctly.
It helps flush out waste and toxins from your body.
Drinking enough water can help ward off many health problems, including Cystitis.
Taking probiotics
Many women suffer from urinary tract infections. Researchers are not sure why, but the number one culprit is the bacteria in the bladder.
One way to reduce this is by consuming probiotic foods that help keep your system in balance.
Cranberry juice
The need for cranberry juice to combat Cystitis is a hot topic of debate. The research on this subject is mixed, with some studies showing a decrease in symptoms and increased protection against UTI, while others show no change in symptoms.
Oregano oil may help fight Cystitis.
A study has found that oregano oil can be an effective remedy for bladder infections. Oregano oil contains thymol, which has been shown to kill bacteria and inhibit the growth of bacteria. | 3,818 | 1,762 | 2.166856 |
warc | 202143 | By now, you must be experiencing the devastating effects of the prolonged number of sleepless nights. You may have noticed that it has already affected your health, efficiency, vigor, and disposition.
EarthEasy has reported that VOC (volatile organic compound), herbicides, pesticides, disinfectants (phenols), nitrogen oxides, airborne biological contaminants, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, radon, and other similar compounds can affect our health. These are pollutants that can make you and everyone sick. The symptoms include allergies, severe headaches, and exhaustion. You may also have nervous system issues, demise, and other similar experiences.
To improve the quality of your sleep, you may fill your home with plants and flowers, which have calming benefits and air-purifying properties. Adding plants and flowers to the room is one of the most effective ways to give you better sleep.
The following plants can help provide you with improved sleep:
1. Golden Pothos
This plant has heart-shaped, marbled leaves that can help purify the air. It also provides an aesthetic appeal to your interior as a hanging plant. However, it has slightly poisonous leaves that you want to keep out of pets and children. Hang your golden pothos in high places that children and pets will not be able to reach.
2. Lavender
This plant is famous for its calming and stress-relieving properties. It can help induce sleep, reduce blood pressure, decelerate heart rate, and lessen nerve tension. It is often effective in calming crying babies. Lavender can help reduce rapid eye movement (REM) and enhance sleep.
3. English Ivy
It is fairly easy to cultivate English Ivy, but it has toxic properties that may harm your children and pets. You need to put the plant in a place where your pet or child will not reach. English Ivy can eliminate up to 78 percent of airborne mold and 94 percent of airborne wastes within 12 hours. It enhances sleep quality, lessens asthma attacks, and diminishes allergic reactions.
4. Aloe Vera
This plant helps purify the surroundings and generates more than the average amount of oxygen at night. It can help boost the quality of sleep.
5. Mother-in-Law’s Tongue or Snake Plant
This plant can absorb much carbon dioxide and generate plenty of oxygen at night. It is one of the most beneficial plants that you can put in your home. It purifies the air and boosts sleep.
6. Spider Plant
This plant can eliminate 90 percent of cancer-causing formaldehyde in the air. It can absorb odors and toxins. Spider plants can help maintain adequate oxygen levels in the room and improve sleep quality.
7. Gerber Daisies
Gerber daisies come in white, yellow, pink, and orange. They can improve your overall disposition, produce more oxygen at night, relieve allergic reactions, and relieve symptoms of apnea.
8. Jasmine
The ivory and pink flowers of jasmine have calming effects that can help decrease your anxiety levels. Jasmine can also improve your alertness and efficiency all throughout the day and can enhance sleep quality.
9. Gardenia
The shiny evergreen leaves and enticing flowers of gardenia release a nice scent that can help promote sleep and alleviate stress.
10. Bamboo Palm
The aesthetic appeal of this plant is undeniable, and it can help get rid of airborne toxins and foul odors. The purified, fresh air surrounding the room can help you fall into a deep sleep.
11. Peace Lily
This plant can help you filter the air and eliminate the hazardous formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene. It also hinders airborne microbes from pestering you with allergic reactions.
12. Valerian
For centuries, people have been using this perennial blooming plant to improve the quality of sleep. It has pink or white blossoms with a nice scent. Galen, the Roman philosopher and medical doctor, approved the use of valerian to gain better sleep.
Proper Care of Plants to Give Flawless Air Filtering
Before you place some plants in your home, you need to verify that your chosen plants are not poisonous or put them in places that will not cause any harm to your loved ones.
Consider the following when caring for the plants and allow them to give impeccable air filtering:
– Make sure to clean the leaves each week so your plants will continue to filter the air.
– NASA suggested putting some air-cleansing plants in a 1,800 square feet residence in which several of them must be put in each bedroom.
Take care of your plants and they will continue to render their valuable services to you and your family. | 4,568 | 2,107 | 2.168011 |
warc | 202143 | Stella Matutina UMUHOZA, Sabine F. MUSANGE, Alypio NYANDWI and Parfait UWALIRAYE Background Rwanda’s health sector has made tremendous strides in improving the population’s health status over the last two decades, including the achievement of the health-related Millennium Development Goals. The maternal mortality rate decreased from 750 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2005 to 203 […]
Rwanda has made impressive gains in health over the last two decades. Life expectancy at birth has increased from 49 years in 2000 to 69.06 years in 2020 (National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda et al., 2020). The primary health care utilization rate increased from 0.81 visits per inhabitant in 2009 to 1.6 visits per […]
Background Health financing is at the heart and centre of the health system reforms in Rwanda. To attain the goal of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), a health financing system undertakes a series of functions — resource mobilization, pooling and purchasing — to provide health services. Strategic health purchasing emerged as an essential pillar in Rwanda’s […]
Primary Health Care (PHC) is considered one of the critical components of the journey leading towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). From this perspective, the World Health Organization (WHO) encourages all countries to continue investing at least 1% of their gross domestic product for primary health care (PHC) as the surest way to make progress […]
Introduction Rwanda is an East African country of about 12 million people, with 83% living in rural areas. Rwanda’s whole-of-Government approach was instrumental in the COVID-19 pandemic response and rolling out the COVID-19 vaccination plan across the country. Rwanda’s Ministry of Health reported the country’s first case of COVID-19on 14th March 2020. Despite the Government […] | 1,893 | 1,010 | 1.874257 |
warc | 202143 | Condylomata acuminata; Penile warts; Human papillomavirus (HPV); Venereal warts; Condyloma; HPV DNA test; Sexually transmitted disease (STD) - warts; Sexually transmitted infection (STI) - warts; LSIL-HPV; Low-grade dysplasia-HPV; HSIL-HPV; High-grade dysplasia HPV; HPV; Cervical cancer - genital warts
Genital warts are soft growths on the skin and mucous membranes of the genitals. They may be found on the penis, vulva, urethra, vagina, cervix, and around and in the anus.
Genital warts are spread through sexual contact.
The virus that causes genital warts is called human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV infection is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). There are more than 180 types of HPV. Many cause no problems. Some cause warts on other parts of the body and not the genitals. Types 6 and 11 are most commonly linked to genital warts.
Certain other types of HPV can lead to precancerous changes in the cervix, or to cervical cancer. These are called high-risk types of HPV. They can also lead to vaginal or vulvar cancer, anal cancer, and throat or mouth cancer.
Important facts about HPV:
You are more likely to get genital warts and spread them more quickly if you:
If a child has genital warts, sexual abuse should be suspected as a possible cause.
Genital warts can be so tiny, you cannot see them.
The warts can look like:
In females, genital warts can be found:
In males, genital warts can be found on the:
Genital warts can also occur on the:
Other symptoms are rare, but can include:
The health care provider will perform a physical exam. In women, this includes a pelvic exam.
An office procedure called colposcopy is used to spot warts that cannot be seen with the naked eye. It uses a light and a low-power microscope to help your provider find and then take samples (biopsy) of abnormal areas in your cervix. Colposcopy is usually done in response to an abnormal Pap smear.
The virus that causes genital warts can cause abnormal results on a Pap smear. If you have these types of changes, you may need more frequent Pap smears or a colposcopy.
An HPV DNA test can tell if you have a high-risk type of HPV known to cause cervical cancer. This test may be done:
Make sure you are screened for cervical, vaginal, vulvar, or anal cancer if you have been diagnosed with genital warts.
Genital warts must be treated by a doctor. Do not use over-the-counter medicines meant for other kinds of warts.
Treatment may include:
The warts may also be removed with minor procedures, including:
If you have genital warts, all of your sexual partners should be examined by a provider and treated if warts are found. Even if you do not have symptoms, you should be treated. This is to prevent complications and avoid spreading the condition to others.
You will need to return to your provider after treatment to make sure all the warts are gone.
Routine Pap smears are recommended if you are a woman who has had genital warts, or if your partner had them. If you had warts on your cervix, you may need to have Pap smears every 3 to 6 months after the first treatment.
Women with precancerous changes caused by HPV infection may need further treatment.
Many sexually active young women become infected with HPV. In many cases, HPV goes away on its own.
Most men who become infected with HPV never develop any symptoms or problems from the infection. However, they can still pass it on to current and sometimes future sexual partners. Men are at increased risk for cancer of the penis, anus, and throat if they have a history of HPV infection.
Even after you have been treated for genital warts, you may still infect others.
Some types of HPV can cause cancer of the cervix and vulva. They are the main cause of cervical cancer.
Genital warts may become numerous and quite large. These will need further treatment.
Contact your provider if:
Women should begin having Pap smears at age 21.
HPV can be passed from person to person even when there are no visible warts or other symptoms. Practicing safer sex can help reduce your risk for getting HPV and cervical cancer:
An HPV vaccine is available:
Ask your provider whether the HPV vaccine is right for you or your child.
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warc | 202143 | A schoolgirl who misplaced her sight in a single eye after creating suspected steroid related cataracts following using anti-inflammatory lotions for eczema, has lastly discovered aid for her itchy pores and skin from a £7.99 over-the-counter treatment.
Simply six when she was first prescribed steroid lotions, when Scarlet September, now 12, stopped utilizing them she skilled topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) – signs of which embrace all the pieces from burning, weeping pink pores and skin, to pus-filled bumps and hair loss, in accordance with the Nationwide Eczema Society.
Her mum, Sarah September, 37, says she turned so unwell that she missed a yr of faculty, throughout which era she was usually bedridden, suffered with pink and burning pores and skin, open, oozing sores, hair loss, insomnia and misplaced the sight in her left eye.
Instructed by specialists at London’s well-known Nice Ormond Road Hospital (GOSH) in February that she had a “steroid related cataract,” in accordance with Sarah, she had two operations and was informed by medical doctors within the UK and the US she had TSW.
Keep-at-home-mum Sarah, who lives in Barming, Kent, together with her builder husband Christian, 38, their daughters Scarlet and Saphire, eight, and her son Louis, 17, from a earlier relationship, stated: “At one level in March 2020, her neck regarded like an open wound – it was so pink and sore.
“It regarded like she had third diploma burns and he or she couldn’t put on garments.”
Sarah continued: “You may see her pores and skin was opening up and thinning the place the steroids had been utilized. It was horrific.
“Then, in late 2020, she developed cataracts in each eyes and was having issues together with her imaginative and prescient.
“She was solely 11. It was terrifying. This could not occur to a toddler.”
Scarlet first developed patches of eczema on her neck and eyelids on the age of six, after a home transfer.
She was prescribed steroid lotions by her GP – a typical anti-inflammatory treatment used to deal with the signs, which she suffered with throughout flare-ups a couple of times a yr.
However Scarlet’s subsequent issues, after creating TSW, have made Sarah a harsh critic of how readily they’re prescribed.
She stated: “I imagine GPs and dermatologists have to cease prescribing so many steroids.
“Scarlet was prescribed steroids on and off, however we solely used them when she was flaring.”
Throughout a extreme flare-up in early 2020, by then aged 10, Scarlet was prescribed topical steroid lotions, which her mum utilized sparingly to the again of her neck and her eyelids, as directed.
However her face turned “redder and redder,” just for the furious response to quickly cowl her physique.
Sarah stated: “It went down her face, her neck, after which coated her entire physique. She was luminous pink from head to toe.”
Scarlet additionally developed a “bobbly, sandpaper-like” rash, which swab exams proved to be Staphylococcus, or staph – a sort of bacterial an infection that lives on pores and skin surfaces – and was referred to a dermatologist or specialist pores and skin physician.
However Sarah was more and more involved that her daughter’s wider signs didn’t match the profile for eczema or a staph an infection.
By March 2020, Scarlet was so distressed she may not go to high school, as her pores and skin was so broken, sore and painful.
Sarah stated: “Her neck regarded so sore and painful.”
Provided extra steroids by their GP, Sarah turned more and more satisfied that they had been on the root of her daughter’s issues.
A good friend alerted her to TSW and, after conducting her personal analysis on-line, she discovered an increasing number of instances that matched Scarlet’s signs.
She stated: “I noticed a good friend submit on Fb about her son’s pores and skin issues, and he or she informed me about TSW.”
“I discovered a lot stuff about steroids and have become satisfied they had been making Scarlet’s situation worse.
“With the staph an infection, I’d already stopped her from utilizing them, so she was withdrawing from steroids with out me even realising.”
Taking her daughter to see a dermatologist in early March 2020, Sarah was massively disillusioned when the specialist was sceptical in regards to the existence of TSW.
She stated: “By this stage, Scarlet couldn’t even put on a prime correctly.
“She had blankets wrapped round her.
“I simply needed somebody to assist me get my daughter higher.”
The existence of TSW remains to be hotly debated by some medical specialists, however the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Company (MHRA) not too long ago revealed a directive on topical corticosteroids (TCS), warning practitioners to be “vigilant for the indicators of topical steroid withdrawal”.
In the meantime, on March 13, at one other GP appointment, to her aid, the physician agreed with Sarah’s evaluation that Scarlet had TSW.
She prescribed zinc wraps to assuage Scarlet’s pores and skin and despatched her to an area hospital for a second opinion, however she was informed there that the situation may very well be fungal and was prescribed antibiotics.
When these did not work, she was referred to GOSH – however confronted a protracted wait to be seen due to the pandemic.
By then, her pores and skin was so uncomfortable that she was recurrently bedridden, as she was wrapped in zinc bandages to attempt to soothe the painful sores, and the little woman would lie awake at night time, usually screaming in ache and would sleep in the course of the daytime.
Determined for solutions, in June 2020 Sarah paid £700 for an appointment with an American physician, Dr Marvin Rapaport, co-founder of the Worldwide Topical Steroid Consciousness Community (ITSAN), who prescribed Scarlet a robust antihistamine to assist cease the itching and permit her to sleep.
She stated: “It was a 30-minute telephone name which value £700.
“He went via the images of Scarlet and stated it was steroid dependancy and withdrawal and informed us if she ceased to make use of them – which she already had – she would heal. He stated, ‘Give it a yr’.”
By November Scarlet, who had already misplaced vital quantities of her hair, was nearly bald, and Sarah spoke to the physician at GOSH on the telephone.
“She was very useful. She stated, ‘I simply need to assist Scarlet,’” stated Sarah.
“She agreed it was TSW and informed us a number of individuals, like Scarlet, do lose their hair from this situation.”
Handled with gentle remedy and immunosuppressants, medical doctors reassured the anxious mum that her daughter didn’t have to proceed taking steroids.
However, quickly after, Scarlet out of the blue started experiencing new and much more distressing signs.
By November 2020 she had misplaced all her hair and was fully bald, whereas her imaginative and prescient started to cloud.
Sarah stated: “She was complaining of her imaginative and prescient being blurry.”
Sarah continued: “She was nonetheless bedridden and actually unwell, however out of the blue she was hardly watching issues on the iPad.
“I puzzled if she had cataracts.”
And when her left eye turned from its traditional inexperienced to gray “inside days,” Sarah rushed her to the optician.
Referred to GOSH once more, the household had been informed Scarlet had a steroid related cataract in her proper eye and a dense cataract with a indifferent retina in her left.
Sarah stated: “GOSH noticed her two weeks later. The physician stated immediately it was from steroids.”
Devastatingly, surgeons feared they could not be capable to save Scarlet’s sight.
Her guide, a paediatric ophthalmologist and retinal surgeon, acknowledged in a letter that the possibilities of recovering good imaginative and prescient in her left eye had been “restricted.”
So, in April 2021, Scarlet had a lensectomy on her left eye – a 90-minute process eradicating the complete lens – but it surely was unsuccessful, as the attention was too broken, which means she misplaced the sight in that eye.
Happily, her second hour-long process in July, to deal with the cataract in her proper eye, was a hit.
Sarah stated: “Scarlet misplaced the imaginative and prescient in her left eye. They couldn’t reattach the retina as she was too scarred, however the cataract surgical procedure in her proper eye went properly.
“She will see one million occasions higher than she may earlier than.”
And, regardless of her ordeal, Scarlet is properly on her strategy to resuming a traditional life and has changed steroid lotions with Balmonds Pores and skin Salvation, a pure moisturiser for further dry pores and skin, costing £7.99 from a chemist.
“She hasn’t touched any steroids because the finish of February 2020,” Sarah stated. “You wouldn’t know she had eczema or had any of this occurring. Her pores and skin has 95 per cent healed now.
“She makes use of the moisturiser each day and there’s no burning or irritation. It’s the one factor she places on her pores and skin to assist make it softer. It’s an excellent, efficient, protected emollient for eczema-prone youngsters.”
Sadly, Scarlet has needed to be put again a yr at college, due to on a regular basis she missed.
Sarah stated: “She will get very unhappy at bedtime when she thinks about all the pieces.
“However her hair is about two inches lengthy now and he or she says it’s a lot simpler to cope with. She says, ‘Not less than I’ve acquired one other eye.’”
Now decided to lift consciousness of the dangers of extended use of prescription steroids, Sarah doesn’t need anybody else to face the issues Scarlet has had.
She stated: “She has been extremely courageous, however no youngster ought to should undergo this.”
Whereas not all medical specialists settle for TSW is a situation, the Nationwide Eczema Society and the British Affiliation of Dermatologists revealed steerage in January 2021, stating: “Some individuals expertise issues once they cease TCS therapy after a while. These results are typically known as topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) syndrome.”
In the meantime, Giles Edmonds, Specsavers medical companies director, confirms that steroids can have an effect on eyesight.
He stated: “Whereas steroids could be extraordinarily efficient, they could additionally trigger a lot of negative effects together with your eyes and imaginative and prescient.
“Steroids have been linked to inflicting or aggravating severe eye issues akin to glaucoma and cataracts.
“For those who start to expertise blurred imaginative and prescient or different issues together with your eyesight, it’s critical that you just search assist out of your optician.”
Chief Nurse Paula Wilkins at NHS Kent and Medway Scientific Commissioning Group expressed her concern for Scarlet.
She stated: “We’re sorry to listen to about this affected person’s expertise.
“All prescribers throughout Kent and Medway ought to concentrate on the potential negative effects of topical steroids and can be sure that sufferers know how one can use them safely and successfully.”
She added: “We recurrently replace all of our GP practices with the most recent nationwide recommendation round steroids, together with the MHRA replace revealed final week.”
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warc | 202143 | The chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus said Wednesday he would be open to funding insurance companies during a transition away from ObamaCare.
Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) said during a meeting with reporters that he would be willing to continue cost-sharing subsidies and reinsurance payments during the transition if there's a long-term plan in place.
"I would be more flexible and could swallow some short-term heartburn for longer-term fiscal responsibility," Meadows said.
He added that while the payments are "significant" in terms of costs, it is a "minor component" when it comes to a smoother transition.
Insurers have warned they may drop out of the marketplace if they don't receive the payments, which would limit the coverage options for roughly 10 million people already enrolled in the system.
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warc | 202143 | Tech groups are hopeful the Trump administration will do more to modernize the government's technology systems on the heels of a new executive order on cybersecurity.
President Trump's cyber order provides new steps for agencies to boost their security and counter digital threats, and was well received by industry groups.
Experts still caution that the cybersecurity changes won't be effective unless the government gets rid of outdated computer systems, which are more vulnerable to security threats.
Tommy Ross a policy analyst at the Business Software Alliance (BSA) a D.C. trade group representing tech companies called "new resources" for updating the government's IT "necessary."
The order touches on modernizing technology, but observers said they wanted to see a more concrete plan.
The industry, though, is hopeful the president and lawmakers are poised for a breakthrough.
It's a problem that already has the attention of Congress, where Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas), has introduced the Modernizing Government Technology Act.
“A move towards modern technologies can keep our information and digital infrastructure secure from cyberattacks, while saving billions of taxpayer dollars,” Hurd said in a statement introducing a new version of his bill earlier this year.
The bill has bipartisan support and tech industry experts are also rallying behind it.
After Trump's cyber order on Thursday, the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), a Washington, D.C.-based trade group that represents companies Apple, Google and Microsoft, called on lawmakers to advance Hurd’s bill.
“Adequately strengthening cybersecurity will also depend on the federal government’s efforts to prioritize modernizing its aging and vulnerable information technology (IT) and pledged to continue to work with the administration and Congress on initiatives such as the bipartisan Modernizing Government Technology Act (MGT Act),” ITI wrote in a statement.
“The single biggest opportunity facing the new administration is modernization, which requires smart investments in security technologies that can help government agencies understand and reduce their cyber risk,” agreed Amit Yoran, chief executive of Tenable Security.
Supporters say they have a strong case for bringing the government's technology into the 21st century. Efforts to improve cybersecurity won't amount to much they say if the computers, servers, networks and other technology in operation are fundamentally insecure.
Patrick Morley, CEO of Carbon Black, a Massachusetts cybersecurity company, likened it to having an alarm system and security camera for a home, but failing to lock doors and windows.
“What IT and security needs is to work hand in hand,” Morley said. “If the two aren’t connected tightly it’s not going to work. You need to be doing both things in conjunction.”
Modernizing the government's technology is easier said than done, experts agree.
Agencies across government use different networks and cyber practices, making it harder to reliably push across-the-board changes.
Morley said that would also make it impossible to carry out some parts of Trump's cyber order.
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“I think that at the highest level the idea of pulling up the issue of cyber about how important it is, that’s all goodness,” Morley said. “This 90 day assessment, maybe that’s also the right thing, I just don’t think it’s reality.”
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The Wahl Professional Animal Figura Cordless Clipper Kit (Buy Online) is the perfect solution for busy pet owners who want to keep their pets looking great but don’t have hours each week to spend on grooming.
This kit includes everything you need to groom all different types of dogs quickly and easily at home.
The Figura Cordless Clipper Kit from Wahl has a rechargeable NiMH battery that provides up to 90 minutes of runtime per charge with a 10-minute quick charge option if you’re in a hurry.
Plus, it’s lightweight (9.6 ounces) so it won’t tire out your hand or arm while clipping, but it’s still powerful enough to handle thick coats without bogging down. And it comes with five adjustable blade guards that allow you to choose between three different cutting lengths.
These energy-efficient clippers also ensure that their blade remains cool during use so they don’t burn or irritate your pet’s skin like other models might do. And best of all, it’s one of the more affordable cordless clippers so you won’t have to spend a fortune to keep your Maltese looking great year-round.
Wahl Professional Animal SS Pro Pet and Dog Clipper Kit
The Wahl Professional Animal SS Pro Dog Clipper Kit (Buy Online) is an excellent choice for grooming dogs of all sizes, breeds, and coat types. This dog clipper kit comes with everything you need to get started grooming at home including a variety of attachments, oil, cleaning brush, and instructions.
The Wahl Professional Animal SS Pro Dog Clipper Kit gives you professional results in less time than other models on the market today. These clippers are quiet enough to use anywhere without disturbing your dog while still having a powerful single-speed 3200 SPM motor that cuts through hair quickly and easily leaving a smooth finish behind on your furry friend.
And its lightweight design makes it easy to hold while clipping even small areas like paws or ears. . Plus they’re extremely easy-to-use so anyone can give their furry friend that well-manicured look like they just left the groomers.
Oster A6-3 Speed Clipper – Paw Print
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The CONAIRPRO Two Speed Clipper (Buy Online) is one of our top picks because it has everything you need with no extra frills, at an affordable price point.
The blades are made from high carbon steel and will last much longer than other models we’ve tried in this price range. It comes with four different comb attachments (1/8″, 3/16″, 1/4″ & 1/2″) as well as a cleaning brush, blade guard, and lubricating oil bottle.
This 2-speed model has two settings (3,000 strokes per minute and 4,000 strokes per minute) to accommodate all coat types – short or long hair. And the 10′ cord gives plenty of reach without having to switch outlets during grooming sessions.
Plus, by using these dog clippers on your Maltese at home you’ll be able to save money by grooming your dog on your own instead of going to a professional groomer every few weeks.
Wahl Lithium Ion Pro Series Cordless Animal Clippers – Rechargeable, Quiet, Low Noise, Heavy-Duty, Electric Dog & Cat Grooming Kit for Small & Large Breeds with Thick to Heavy Coats
Wahl Lithium Ion Pro Series Cordless Animal Clippers (Buy Online) are designed with professional-grade performance at an affordable price point. Their powerful motor runs up to 2 hours on a single charge and can quickly recharge in 15 minutes or less. This makes them perfect for grooming both indoors and outdoors since you won’t need to be tethered to a cord.
This kit comes with everything you need to groom your pet at home – including color-coded guide combs so that you can easily find the length setting that works best for your dog’s coat type. It also includes 3 attachment combs, 2 hair clips, scissors, oil, and a cleaning brush in a convenient storage case.
Andis Pet 18410 10 Piece Silver Easy Clip Multi-Style Adjustable Blade Clipper Kit
The Andis Pet Easy Clip Multi-Style Adjustable Blade Clipper (Buy Online) is perfect for Maltese because it comes with 4 attachment combs that can be adjusted from 1/16 inch all the way up to 3/8 inch. This model also features an adjustable blade that adjusts from sizes 30-15-10 so there are plenty of options available to get the perfect cut every time.
oneisall Dog Clippers and Dog Paw Trimmer Kit 2 in 1 Low Noise Cordless Dog Clippers
The oneisall Dog Clippers (Buy Online) are specially designed for small dogs like Maltese and Yorkies. They’re also perfect for other high-strung breeds like Shih Tzus, Pomeranians, and Chihuahuas who need haircuts but don’t usually tolerate regular trimmers. This cordless clipper kit comes with everything you need to trim your pet’s fur quickly and comfortably at home – including a rechargeable paw trimmer that makes it easy to remove fur from delicate areas.
oneisall Dog Grooming Clippers,5 Speed with Metal Blade,Cordless Professional Dog Clippers
Oneisall’s Dog Grooming Kit (Buy Online) comes with everything you need for fast and efficient clipping in one convenient package. It has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that lasts up to 4 hours on a single charge, which means fewer trips back and forth from the outlet during grooming sessions.
This cordless pet hair trimmer will save you time and money while providing excellent results for both light professional work or home use. Plus it has an ergonomic design that makes it comfortable to use for hours without hurting your wrist or wearing out your forearms.
How Often Do Maltese Need to be Groomed
How often should you groom Maltese?
Maltese need to be groomed every six to eight weeks, and you should brush their hair every few days with a pet comb or stiff brush.
Being brushed or combed regularly has a lot of benefits for them because it helps remove the loose hair and other bits of debris from their fur.
It also reduces shedding, which can help those who suffer from allergies related to pet dander (the microscopic particles that dogs constantly slough off)
Do You Have To Cut Maltese Hair
If your Maltese has a thick coat but you don’t want to be bothered with brushing their hair, then clipping their fur will do. However, this is only advantageous in the warmer months. In colder weather, clipping their coat could result in excess heat loss, so it’s best to let their hair grow in during the winter until it starts to warm back up in the spring.
How Short Can You Cut Maltese Hair You can cut a Maltese’s hair as short as 3/8 of an inch. The breed standard for this dog does not specify a maximum length, and in fact, grooming guidelines often refer to the clipped look; and in most cases, a Maltese will look their best when clipped to 1/2 or 3/4 of an inch.
Can You Keep Maltese Hair Short
Yes, it’s possible to keep your Maltese’ hair short all year long. But in some areas, you’ll have to wait until the cold season is over before cutting off their winter coat.
If you do plan on keeping Maltese’s hair short in the winter it’s important that they not be exposed to cold temperatures for long periods, which can result in hypothermia and other health problems. | 10,432 | 4,269 | 2.443664 |
warc | 202143 | Melbourne has recorded its second-highest preliminary clearance rate this year, according to CoreLogic Nationally, the combined clearance rate is at decade-high levels SQM Research data shows Melbourne's highest clearance rate since March
Auctions results continue their recovery from lockdown-fuelled declines, with Melbourne recording its second-highest preliminary auction clearance rate so far this year, according to CoreLogic.
The high result also comes as fewer auctions have been withdrawn across the city, suggesting dual confidence from sellers and vendors alike. Likely, this has been influenced by the easing of rules surrounding inspections.
For context, private one-on-one inspections have been allowed in Sydney since the current Delta outbreak began, but have been banned in Victoria until recently, contributing to an increase in withdrawn auctions over the past few months.
Nationally, 1,986 were auctioned – far above the 648 recorded at the same time last year.
Overall, weekly auction clearance rates of the combined capital cities are at decade-high levels- even higher than the last housing boom during the mid-2010s.
Weekly clearance rate, combined capital cities Sydney
796 properties were taken to auction in Sydney last week according to SQM, a decline from 928 the week before, which had been the highest volume recorded since July.
SQM recorded a clearance rate of 67.1% – a slight decline compared to 69.7% the week before.
CoreLogic has Sydney’s clearance rate at 82.4% – by contrast, during the same time last year when it was lockdown-free, it was 65.8%, highlighting the high level of activity in the market.
Melbourne
In Melbourne, 878 properties were taken to auction last week according to SQM, a significant rise compared to the previous week when 430 total auctions occurred.
The clearance rate last week was 63.7% – coming from 37.7% the previous week. This is the highest clearance rate for Melbourne since March.
CoreLogic recorded an 87% clearance rate from 800 auctions – the second-highest preliminary rate this year for the Victorian capital. For the previous week, the clearance rate was 77.2% from 343 auctions.
By comparison, during the same time last year, a 60.8% clearance rate was recorded from a mere 55 auctions. Two extended lockdowns, two very different results.
Elsewhere…
Canberra recorded the highest clearance rate at 89.6% from 113 auctions – above 81.3% during the same time last year when 48 auctions were held.
This was followed by Adelaide at 85.6% from 132 auctions. The same time last year saw a clearance rate of 62.9% from just 36 auctions. | 2,669 | 1,150 | 2.32087 |
warc | 202143 | Not because the profits aren’t there – because they never set up their opportunity to become an actual business.
And if you are just working at something like “just another (part-time) J-O-B”, well that is exactly what you’ll get.
You might say, “Yes, but the comp plan tells me I can re-sell this as a business to anyone at any time.”
Well, you can sell your contract with the company, but that’s not an actual business. You still have to work for a certain amount of points or base every month to make your commissions.
In other words, you are still trading time for money. And if the company decides to change their business, or cancel your distributorship – what do you have?
That’s right –
Nothing. Your own downline doesn’t even belong to you – and forget about getting them away from that company, you’ve already signed that away as well.
But in this very moment, there are some very happy people out there who are making tons more profit than their opportunity pays them for.
Because they’ve diversified their income and have more going on that brings them additional money every week – but only communicate to the same people – their downlines and personal clients. Sponsors who have implemented this one tactic into their Network Marketing not only increase their points and base for the company, but are making additional income from those same people meanwhile.
(Oh, I almost forgot to mention – they also find sponsors more easily…)
None of this is a trade secret. And you know the big names who have used this to build and sell actual businesses for millions – within just a few short years.
Let’s take one example you have probably heard of: Mike Dillard. He struggled, was broke, even selling his furniture to get food and rent. This was when he first got into MLM.
He did 6 years of this struggling until he finally got tired of it and started studying and learning what he really needed. That took him about 7 months of intense study. And 1 1/2 years later, he cracked his first million. A few years later, he could show you a tax form for the company he built – based on what he had learned – which had 8 figures of income showing.
He’ll tell you (and has put this on several videos) that exact secret:
You Have to Build and Maintain A List. That’s right, an email list.
And that’s the first step to building your actual business for yourself. And lets you be completely independent of any particular MLM.
It’s also that list which will bring clients along the education route so that they can eventually qualify to become sponsored.
This is why the solution so many tell their Network Marketing downlines,
“Learn and use the Funded Proposal.” When you grasp the simplicity of this business model, you can see how it fits with any MLM opportunity and is easy to train new sponsors in how to succeed.
And there are many models of the funded proposal out there, but I favor people find and use the MLM RockStars version, since
1) It’s free to start. 2) You can build your list by sending people here.
Of course, there is a lot more to having and building a list of clients as well as current and potential sponsors. But this is a great start.
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warc | 202143 | Major social media and communication platforms Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp went offline on Monday as the price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rose. According to recent data, Bitcoin (BTC) price rose above $49,000 after falling to a daily low of $47,166, an increase of around 4.5% in less than two hours.
Major social media and communication platforms Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp went offline on Monday as the price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rose. According to recent data, Bitcoin (BTC) price rose above $49,000 after falling to a daily low of $47,166, an increase of around 4.5% in less than two hours. Likewise, the price of Ether (ETH) was up 3.5% over the same period, reaching $3,411 at the time of publication. The sudden price volatility was due to the fact that major social media platforms Facebook, photo and video sharing app Instagram, and messaging app WhatsApp - both owned by Facebook - started operating on October 4 at around 3pm:4pm UTC. The company has been "working to get back to normal as quickly as possible," the company said on Twitter.
Around the same time on March 13, 2019, all three platforms reported major crashes lasting more than 24 hours. At the time, Facebook attributed the problem to a "change in server configuration". Interruptions may affect community engagement on crypto and blockchain projects, but Discord, Twitter, YouTube, and many other platforms are still functioning normally. Many Crypto Twitter users are already using the incident to highlight the need for a decentralized social network based on blockchain. “If they built Facebook on the blockchain, it would never have crashed,” said Alan Farrington, who regularly writes about bitcoin and cryptocurrencies on his medium blog.
The hiatus also came after former Facebook employee Francis Haugen handed reporters thousands of other documents showing that the company was not doing what it claims to remove hate speech and publications that, among other things, were advertised. Facebook shares were down more than 5% on Monday, reaching $324.90 at the time of publication. Twitter is already working on its own initiative for decentralized social media. CEO Jack Dorsey first announced in December 2019 that the platform would fund a dedicated team to develop decentralized social media standards and recently hired crypto developers to lead the group. Dorsey later said the goal was to move away from hosting and removing content to recommending algorithms that grab users' attention and avoiding content that causes controversy and outrage rather than having healthy, informative conversations.
Social media platforms are constantly under attack for their lack of complete end-to-end encryption, existing privacy policies, and censorship, but blockchain-based decisions could mark the end of the era of centralized social media dominance. Social media is an integral part of everyday life in many ways for both businesses and the average consumer. Today, the platform connects individuals to the type of content they want based on their own data. A streamlined bait given to consumers to eventually lead them to a waiting business should be the ideal scenario. However, in terms of award distribution, the results are often very skewed.
Algorithms are constantly changing to create new revenue streams for the platform when users lose their voting rights. In addition, building this algorithm requires the collection of large amounts of data from individual users. This can often be invasive and effective. Meanwhile, most centralized platforms do not have full rights to freedom of expression. Platforms may vote for police comments and censorship from users only by referring to the fine print in their Terms of Use. Perhaps the most important aspect of it all is the need to encrypt the platform. While most of the major social messaging platforms claim to have end-to-end encryption, they often require users to connect to a phone number. This affects the user's right to complete confidentiality. Across all platforms, this inherent problem boils down to the fact that social media is generally centralized. However, a blockchain managed by the same node can improve it like any other decentralized cryptocurrency.
A decentralized social media platform along the lines of Bitcoin will restore the responsibility of end users to guarantee their privacy rights and remove these barriers. In addition to the obvious benefits of a decentralized economy, where equal value is shared between node owners and creators, blockchain-based solutions can even increase usability. Basically, users can login with their private key and download all the custom settings from the blockchain instantly. Users can then post content, choose its quality, promote it, and subscribe to content creators.
Bastyon Network, recently renamed Pocketnet, is one of the decentralized social networks that mimic Bitcoin. However, despite the poor codebase derived from Bitcoin, Bastyon uses a proof-of-stake consensus algorithm. Content creators are usually user aliases identified by their public key and self-disclosing information. Meanwhile, the node supports blockchain and answers RPC socket calls from the front end. They will only be rewarded if they do it this way.
Bastyon recently released a decentralized peer-to-peer encrypted private messenger that is not tied to a user's phone number. Blockchain offers a ledger that allows the exchange of encryption keys to establish a secure asynchronous channel. This way, all one-to-one conversations are end-to-end encrypted by default, as are all images sent or received via chat. As an added layer of data protection, message history is only stored for seven days. Users can also transfer Pocketcoin platform native crypto tokens (PKOIN) directly through the platform. To earn PKOIN, users can trade up to 19 crypto tokens including BTC, ETH and DOGE on multiple exchanges.
Bastyon's user interface is also not limited to any particular region. The platform is available in multiple languages such as English, German, Chinese, Korean, French and Russian. According to Bastion, nearly all of the power and wealth in today's Internet landscape is concentrated in the hands of a few. The decentralized social network wants to accomplish this by bringing the basics of Bitcoin to the world of internet platforms. “Users continue to jump to centralized apps and this platform is pushing them as they get older. Bitcoin offers packages for all decentralized applications, and Bastion is truly a Bitcoin social network,” said project founder Daniel Sachkov. Bastyon Messenger is available on bastyon.com as an Android app and as a desktop app. | 6,738 | 2,980 | 2.261074 |
warc | 202143 | Rearview cameras are a great addition to vehicles. They help drivers navigate their rear while in heavy traffic. They also help drivers park well amid other benefits. So, How much does a rear view camera cost , and does it worth having in your vehicle?.
The cost of a rearview camera varies depending on functions, features, installation, and mode of operation. While wireless cameras offer higher functions, wired options are cheaper and more common. Other factors affecting the cost of a rearview include the type of rearview camera and additional accessories.
Before purchasing a rearview camera, there are several factors to consider, starting from your needs and budget. To guarantee maximum performance, motorists are advised to compare rearview cameras based on these factors and more.
COST OF REAR VIEW CAMERA BY TYPE
The following are the cost of rearview by their types.
Cost Of License Plate Backup Camera Kit
Average Cost of Kit: $120
The license plate backup camera kit comes with a camera, monitor, suction cup, and cables for connecting the camera with the monitor. This type of backup camera has 120 degrees viewing angle, giving motorists a wider field of view and clearer high-resolution images. They also have night vision for nighttime driving. The camera is waterproof to protect your investment and make it last longer.
Cost of Trailer Backup Camera Kit
Average cost: $195
For bigger vehicles, you’ll need the trailer camera kit which has a field of view of up to 120-degree angle, and a 7-inch LCD screen mountable on your dashboard. It comes with a waterproof casing for the camera and is highly customizable to fit any type of modification. To cover more angles, the trailer backup camera kit has more cameras that can be installed on the sides of the vehicle.
Cost Of Basic Rv Backup Camera System
Average cost: $195
A basic RV backup camera system is popular among motorists and all types of cars. And it’s not hard to see why. A single kit comes equipped with a 7-inch LCD monitor, rear and side waterproof cameras, and 15-foot cable for wiring. It also has a night mode and covers up to 120 degrees field of view. Convert your rearview camera to a dashcam by using DVR to record events.
Cost Of Parking Sensor Backup Camera Combo
Average Cost: $250
If you’re going for the parking sensor backup camera combo, then you’ll be spending more. Nonetheless, you’ll be getting more than enough value for your money. The camera covers 120 degrees and the monitor is up to 7 inches. The parking sensor backup camera combo is equipped with an audio alert to augment the visual feature.
DIY INSTALLATION
Rearview camera installation is easy and can be done by just anyone. First, you need the right tools and a camera compatible with your vehicle type. If you’re buying a kit, then it’ll come with everything you need. However, you can always find a backup monitor for as low as $23. If you want to save money, then feed the camera signal to the rearview mirror. This installation option improves ease of use.
THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING A REAR VIEW CAMERA Assess Your Dashboard
While the camera is installed on the rear or sides of the vehicle, it needs a screen inside the car to display images. Without this, it simply captures images and doesn’t transmit. If your vehicle has a touchscreen receiver, all you need is to connect the camera to it to receive images. Most advanced cars have OEM touch screen screens, however, you can mount a monitor if you’re not satisfied with the available option.
The other options include mounting a monitor or connecting the camera to the rearview mirror. Dedicated rearview screens are usually 7 inches and display clearer images.
Make sure you choose the best option for your needs and preferences.
Choose the right camera
As mentioned above, rearview cameras are inexpensive and waterproof to guarantee longevity. But choosing the best one for your needs goes beyond price. For example, advanced rearview cameras have ‘selective parking lines’ to help motorists navigate their way in tight garages and Park properly. Check that the one you’re choosing has the feature so you can enjoy peace of mind when parking and driving traffic as it prioritizes obstacles and valuables that are In your path.
Other features like wide field of view and high dynamic range improve image quality.
RECOMMENDED REAR VIEW CAMERAS INCLAKE Car Backup Camera, Rear View Camera
Price: $23.99
One of the best aftermath options in the market, the Inclake car backup camera is equipped with improved guidance technology to make it easier for motorists to navigate their rear while reversing in tight corners.
The camera is built with a fully sealed glue filling craft, for keeping it safe from the elements, thereby improving durability and longevity. So you don’t have to worry about driving in extreme weather. You can also leave it installed when washing your car.
It is also equipped with 8 IR lights to help drivers navigate right traffic at night. The lights come on immediately the car is put in reverse, and unlike rear view cameras, motorists don’t need to strain their eyes to spot any object on the road. This means safer driving, even when reversing out of your private garage.
Buyers will also enjoy up to 2 years warranty
Pros: Inexpensive 8 IR lights Improves guidance technology Cons: Low image quality PixelMan PMD2A Backup Camera
Price: $39.99
The PixelMan PMD2A backup camera features the most important functions of any backup camera. This particular product is an upgrade and manifestation of years of restless research by their team of high tech personnel. The PMD2A captures the needs and preferences of multiple drivers with this single product.
Their aim was to create the perfect product for their customers and according to tests, this camera is one of the most popular choices among drivers in the United States. The camera has improved color accuracy, signal stability, sharpness, installation, night vision, and many more features to help motorists get the best of their rear view camera.
PixelMan uses the best materials in the industry to design their products to foster durability and longevity. From the body to the cables, motorists are assured of high quality.
Pros: Durable Improves features Improved color accuracy Cons: ● Nil SizxNauv Car Backup Camera
Price: $33.99
SizxNauv outdid themselves with this rearview camera equipped with essential features to enhance reversing and avert backup accidents and collisions. It also has HD night vision to help motorists navigate clearly in the dark. Clear image quality and 170 degree wide angle lenses to help you identify objects faster and drive safely. It also has a good body.
No complex installation process, meaning it is simple and can be done by anyone, notwithstanding level of technical expertise and experience. The two installation areas include the license plate and rear/side installation area. This camera is also waterproof, meaning motorists can drive in any weather condition without worry.
It is suitable for large vehicles such as SUVs and trucks.
HD eRapta ERT01 Backup Camera Rear View License Plate Reverse Camera Universal
Price: $25.99
This camera is designed for several vehicle types, inducing Mini vans, SUV, and Sedans. This aftermath solution is particularly great for older vehicles without an OEM rearview camera. It produces clear images and is equipped with night vision. Adjustable, easy to install, and waterproof, everything you need in a rear view camera.
Pros: Cheap Clear images Compatible with all cars Cons: Nil
Conclusively, rearview cameras are cheap and very affordable. You can buy a full kit that has all the components and wiring intact. This eliminates the risk of buying incompatible components or cables. | 7,901 | 3,373 | 2.342425 |
warc | 202143 | In the last few days – really since the BIden inauguration – we have seen declarations of victory over covid across the board, from the likes of Dr. Fauci who yesterday said that coronavirus infections may be about to hit a “plateau“, to Wall Street, where Bank of America yesterday declared “The Beginning Of The End Of The COVID Crisis.”
In its chart of the day, BofA showed that the US is now clearly over the hump, with 142,000 COVID cases in the US on Monday, down 32% from the prior Monday with the seven day average also dropping to 209,000, down 16% from the peak on January 8th.”
In another good sign, the bank said that “testing is increasing and the share of tests that come back positive is falling” and cheerfully adds that “It seems clear that an end to the holiday season, a modest increase in restrictions and a small increase in herd immunity is bending the COVID curve.”
So is the beginning of covid’s end truly nigh (coincidentally, just as Joe Biden walked into the White House)?
It would appear that the answer is yes: as Goldman predicted last month, now that the US has administered 17.5 million vaccines and the pace has picked up to 6.4 million per week (19 per every 1000 people and almost 1million per day), Bloomberg today announced that Covid-19 hospitalizations in the U.S.
fell by the most ever on Thursday, the latest sign that not only “relief may be coming to a health-care system that’s been fighting the virus for almost a year”, but that the pandemic appears to finally be under control. – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below -- | 1,678 | 946 | 1.773784 |
warc | 202143 | Need more info about Subaru SVX batteries? Check the chart to find the right car battery size and cold cranking amps for your SVX.
Battery Engine Warranty Cold Cranking Amps H6/3.3L Replacement months Performance months
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H6/3.3L
- Battery:
- Warranty: Replacement months, Performance months
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Or, you can get a complimentary battery check at your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care. With best-in-class tools we can tell you how much "life" is left in your battery. Drop in for a free battery check and, if needed, get your Subaru SVX a replacement battery. Automotive batteries are just one of our many areas of expertise. Our technicians are well-acquainted with Subaru’s service specs for SVX car batteries’ reserve capacities and cold cranking amps. Get help choosing the battery size that's best for your SVX, and schedule a weekday or weekend battery replacement service for your car.
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warc | 202143 | Bipartisanship Helps Bring Infrastructure Bill Closer Key Republican Senate legislators concur that the projected $1 trillion infrastructure bill would offer the benefits for decades for roads, airports, railways, and drinking water.
Senate Republican leaders expect up to 20 Republicans to vote in support of the estimated $1 Trillion infrastructure legislation, which would provide the most money for roads, airports, railroads, and drinking water for decades. A filibuster would be prevented if just 15 Republicans voted in favor of the legislation.
Republicans in the Senate are on the brink of giving President Biden a major electoral victory by voting in favor of record-breaking legislation, which the president would then claim as fulfilling a campaign pledge to restore bipartisanship in Washington.
"I believe that everyone is quite particular about their course of action.
I believe that specific individuals are attempting to reach a yes," said a Republican senator who assisted in the drafting of the measure presented on Sunday.
"Therefore, my prediction is 20."
If the bill is to survive a filibuster and go to the ultimate passage, it will need 60 votes, which implies no more than 10 Republicans will be necessary.
However, 17 Republicans voted last week to begin deliberations on the bill, and at least as many more are now expected to support it if it is ultimately approved.
According to expectations, the proposal is expected to get unanimous approval from the Senate Democratic caucus's 50 members.
Republican lawmakers requested at the beginning of the debate that the whole package be paid for via a variety of offsets.
While Republican senators have signaled their readiness to accept the massive package as it nears completion, the Congressional Budget Office has predicted it would result in a rise in the federal government's debt.
Senate Republicans understand that the legislation is a political win for Vice President Joe Biden, but they equally recognize that it is a victory for themselves.
According to them, it will give Republican senators a platform for the 2022 midterm elections, in which Republicans will attempt to retake control of the Senate majority.
According to Senator Whip John Thune (R-SD), the necessity to deliver for the people takes precedence over more abstract political calculations about how much the legislation will benefit President Joseph Biden.
If you can get people to work together on an important issue to the country's competitiveness, regardless of what is happening in the country's politics, Thune believes you are on to a good thing.
In his remarks, he cited examples of how government infrastructure investment has helped the nation's economy throughout history, including 4G broadband technology and the interstate highway system.
"I think it is beneficial to Republicans," Thune said.
"I think that when people work together to accomplish a goal, it is in their best interests in the long run."
During a Senate floor speech on Thursday, Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT), who will vote in favor of the legislation, stated that red states would have received significantly less infrastructure funding if Republican Senators had refused to engage and pushed Democrats to pass a bill with only Democratic votes.
According to him, "it's fair to assume that if Democrats develop an infrastructure package on their own, my home state of Utah will be dissatisfied."
Politicians from both parties disagree on whether giving Biden a major policy win is a shrewd political move, even though Republican lawmakers who voted in favor of the legislation would share the glory.
In a statement, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO ), who has indicated that he intends to vote against the bill, claimed that "the president is very enthusiastic about this package."
Hawley described the bipartisan agreement as a component of President Joe Biden's more extensive spending program, which Democrats hope to complete later this year by introducing a larger measure through the budget reconciliation process, which allows them to proceed without the support of the Republican-controlled House.
"It's a very coherent program, and it's a very left-wing agenda," Hawley said of the Democrats' platform.
According to the president, this year's agenda will be "transformative."
He is unequivocal on this, and he will see this as a significant triumph.
He will speak to the progressive wing of his party and explain that this is a significant step forward in the transformational program.
According to Hawley, one of the reasons Republicans are making a mistake by supporting the bill is this.
Democrat Joe Biden's agenda is being advanced by Republicans, in my view.
Former President Trump has urged Republicans to reject the bipartisan deal, claiming it is a "bad bargain" for the American people.
This week, Mitch McConnell (R-KY), the Senate Minority Leader, was chastised by President Donald Trump for failing to mount a more forceful opposition to the infrastructure plan.
Senator Mitch McConnell's poor leadership has resulted in the Senate Republicans' continued defeat.
He is now offering Democrats everything and everything they want in return for nothing.
Trump raged in a statement, saying that "no deal is preferable than a bad agreement."
Senator Mitch McConnell was one of 17 Republicans who voted in support of the infrastructure legislation.
He praised it as a "great and essential jumping-off point" for the chamber's consideration of legislation amendments on Monday.
Conservatives argue that Trump's lobbying efforts are having little if any, effect.
"On that issue, I take a different stance than the former president.
According to Thune, "I think that success should be recognized regardless of when it happens."
"I'm considering the pros and cons of the bill."
The Republican-controlled Congress was unable to pass a major infrastructure package during Trump's administration, even though Republicans controlled both chambers.
According to Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (W.V.), the top Republican on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, "really does not enter into the debate" among Republican senators who are considering the idea.
The Senate Appropriations Committee chairman, Mitch McConnell, has long boasted about his ability to get millions of dollars in federal funding for his home state of Kentucky.
Last year, as he ran for re-election to a seventh term, the Kentucky Republican leader reminded supporters that he had assisted the state in "punching above its weight."
During a debate with Democratic opponent Amy McGrath in October, McConnell boasted, "During my last tenure, I was able to get $17.5 billion for the Commonwealth that would not have been possible if I had not been the majority leader of the Senate."
Early this year, McConnell visited supporters in his home state of Kentucky and reminded them that he had voted against the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan in March, which would have inundated their local governments with federal aid. McConnell seemed almost regretful at the time.
With the election of Donald Trump, McConnell and other Republicans seem poised to support another $1 trillion in long-term infrastructure projects, which proponents say would boost the economy for years to come.
In June, the White House launched a video campaign to draw attention to Kentucky's failing infrastructure, emphasizing Martin County's insufficient drinking water distribution system.
White House officials issued a document that highlighted that Kentucky would get $4.6 billion in highway construction money and $438 million in bridge repair financing under the current plan.
Republican Senator Mitch McConnell promised moderate Republicans who collaborated with President Barack Obama on a bipartisan infrastructure plan on Tuesday that he would keep an open mind throughout the process.
He gave the proposal a boost this month by encouraging Republican colleagues to examine it on its own merits, rather than as part of the $3.5 trillion reconciliation package that Democrats want to pass later this year to fund Vice President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan.
On the other hand, this proposal is in stark contrast to other Republicans' efforts to link the upcoming bipartisan agreement to a larger "human infrastructure" package of legislation.
Indeed, Senate Republican Conference Chairman John Barrasso (R-WY) said on the Senate floor on Thursday that the ideas are not entirely different from one another.
They are not, even though it would be perfect if that were the case.
In addition, Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)), the Speaker of the House, has made it abundantly clear that any bipartisan infrastructure bill passed by this Senate will not see the light of day in the House of Representatives unless and until "the Senate also sends her a multi-trillion-dollar reckless tax-and-spending bill."
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warc | 202143 | 09 Oct Preparing for Winter Contingency in Bloomington Last week, I shared about Winter Contingency in Indianapolis. From November 1—March 31, we transform any usable space into sleeping areas, sheltering anyone in need of warmth and shelter. No one is turned away. This week, read on to learn about Winter Contingency in Bloomington, how we step in at our Center for Men and Center for Women & Children—Bloomington. A collaboration.
Back in 2009, representatives from many local faith communities saw an unmet need in Monroe County. There were growing concerns regarding the safety and well-being of men, women, and children experiencing homelessness—especially during the treacherously cold months. In order to provide everyone with safe, warm shelter, these representatives banded together to form the Interfaith Emergency Winter Shelter (IEWS). The network grew to involve over 20 faith communities, approximately 450 volunteers, and various government, public, and private entities. Collaborating together out of compassion for their neighbors, the group acted in unison to share the responsibility of providing emergency shelter.
Wheeler steps in.
The 20+ faith communities shared the load of offering shelter, but it was logistically challenging with guests traveling to different sites each night. In addition, there was no case management, life skills training, or the ability to offer organized care—housing, health care, ID procurement, job readiness development, etc. It made sense to bring the operation into one building in order to provide comfort, consistency, and holistic care—which the IEWS could not do. This is a niche Wheeler Mission—Bloomington could fill. In 2017, we stepped in with support of the participating faith communities. And in 2019, Interfaith Emergency Winter Shelter officially dissolved and transitioned completely to Winter Contingency at Wheeler Mission—Bloomington.
More than shelter.
In addition to shelter, we provide programs and opportunities for our guests to progress from the street to stabilization and re-enter into the community through permanent and other housing opportunities. Wheeler shares the same compassion for those experiencing homelessness that the IEWS organization held. Today, we’re so thankful for the continued support of these faith communities as we move forward to better address the needs of those experiencing homelessness in Monroe County and South Central Indiana.
Serve with us!
Wheeler Mission—Bloomington receives no government funds for operating the Winter Contingency emergency shelter, and we rely on our generous community to come alongside us. From November 1—March 31, we anticipate serving an
additional 33 men and women per night, on average, boosting our numbers to about 140 people per night. Want to help us provide food, safety, and shelter to those experiencing homelessness this winter? Check out three volunteer opportunities below and sign up here. Clean Up—Strip beds, sort and bag linens, wipe down mattresses and bunk bed frames. Bagging/Check In—Bag belongings, check in guests, hand out bedrolls, assist guests in locating correct bunks. Meals—Serve meals or provide an evening snack.
To volunteer this season contact JosieRice@WheelerMission.org or go to WheelerVolunteer.org.
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warc | 202143 | What is Vaping? Risks CONNECTED WITH Vaping
If you are wondering what is vaporizing, you then will have to know what an electronic cigarette is. An electric cigarette is a modern electronic device that replicates the result of traditional tobacco cigarettes. It contains a coil, an atomizer, an electrical power source such as a battery and a tank or cartridge like container. Instead of nicotine, the user inhales flavorful vapor instead.
There are plenty of health advantages associated with what’s termed vaping. Just like the actual puffing action, it can help you breathe in less oxygen and minimizes exposure to carcinogens. For this reason, it decreases the risks of cancer along with other diseases which are directly linked to long-term smoking. Additionally, because the electronic cigarette only uses a vapour, there are significantly less smoke and ash to filter and get rid of.
What is also being discovered is that longterm use of e-cigarettes can significantly decrease the threat of brain development in both children and adults. One study, that was conducted in Sweden, discovered that both boys and girls who used to cigarettes while they were beneath the age of 18 years were at a significantly lower risk of suffering from IQ loss or experiencing other intellectual disabilities. In addition to this, they showed no proof brain damage or behavioral disorders. The researchers attributed these findings to the fact that the Eightvape Coupon cigarettes mimic the consequences of nicotine, albeit in a less harmful form.
You will find a lot of anecdotal evidence to aid the fact that what’s vaporizing is beneficial to your health. Many people claim that they will have managed to completely stop smoking with the aid of what’s essentially a vaporizer. For someone starting a transition to healthier living, they’ll find that what’s vaporizing can help ease the transition. After all, who wants to throw away cigarettes and then have to deal with the inconvenience of a dry mouth and the damage that is due to the chemicals contained therein? Not many people do. Knowing that, if you are thinking about vapes as an alternative to the normal cigarette you ought to be prepared for what is in store for you.
As with any new type of nicotine delivery technology, what is vaporizing will raise questions as to whether or not it is really safe for human consumption. Most of the questions which are being raised revolve round the potential health risks connected with what is being used as an alternative. One of the biggest concerns is the proven fact that what is vaporized may contain smaller amounts of nicotine. Despite the fact that the levels are low, there is still a potential for serious health risks associated with what is being used as an alternative to cigarettes.
In accordance with many experts, what is vaporizing is simply the replacement of one kind of poison, which is the poison that is contained within regular cigarettes. The way that this works is that you are inhaling what is called the vapor which is contained within the liquid that is created when the vapes are created. The only real difference is that instead of consuming the poison through the lungs, what’s majoring is going into your bloodstream instead, and for that reason your system absorbs the nicotine from what’s being consumed.
When considering the way that what is vaporizing can be dangerous for young people, you have to know that vapor from cigarettes is very harmful to your lungs. The reason being what is vaporizing is in fact nicotine liquid, which has thousands upon a large number of chemicals inside it. These chemicals, when absorbed into your system, can easily ensure it is easier for your body to retain nicotine. What is even worse is that younger population is generally more likely to crave cigarettes than adults are. When what is vaporizing is something that is often used in cigarettes, this can be extremely dangerous to young people who do not yet understand the danger of what they are consuming.
You should also keep in mind that what is Vaporizing continues to be considered smoking by most, even if it is done within an electronic form. It really is true that it may look less threatening to you because you aren’t actually puffing on anything. But understand that what is vaporizing is nicotine, and therefore may be the gateway drug into what is considered smoking. It is very important for you to know what is vaporing before you make an effort to quit. If you are uncertain that what you are doing is safe, then it is advisable to simply not take action at all. | 4,647 | 2,084 | 2.229846 |
warc | 202143 | Every one of us knows someone who has taken Botox treatment and they have completely changed their look. Botox is considered the best solution for fine lines and wrinkles, it is the most popular cosmetic treatment, and approx. over six million Botox injections are carried out every 3-6 months. Basic things you should know about Botox […]
Having youthful-looking skin can enhance the visual appeal of a person. It gives you confidence and helps make an impression on others. Most people try to slow down aging and its subsequent effect on the skin with different methods. With the beauty standards changing, many people are turning to Botox as it offers quick results […]
Everyone longs for youthful and vibrant skin that can make them feel confident. But, advancing age can lead to skin issues. Due to the skin losing collagen, it loses support and shape. As a result, you can develop fine lines and wrinkles. Other external factors such as exposure to UV rays, air pollution, smoking, and […]
Botox is the most popular and safest cosmetic treatment; at Woodstock Botox we use Botox to reduce or to eliminate wrinkles in many areas like the forehead, to provide eyebrow elevation and to reduce enlarge jaw muscle. The effects of Botox last for 3-6 months and results may vary from person to person. 1. What is Botox? […]
Facial charm plays a major role in social interaction. Smile is not only a single kind of facial expression, but also the emotion of joy which is expressed on the face by the contraction of the muscles indulge. Whenever a person visits dental clinic for aesthetic treatment, the dentist not only examine the major […] | 1,671 | 899 | 1.858732 |
warc | 202143 | How to Prevent Healthcare Workers from A Mental Breakdown? By:answerout95328756
Extensive workload, pressure, and routine monotony can increase workers’ tiredness and fatigue, leading to healthcare problems. Medical professionals deal with even more amplified challenges while working in a highly demanding profession. For instance, unprecedented emergencies are common in their routine. As a result, they are more likely to encounter stress, depression, helplessness, and emotional instability. It is why the ongoing pandemic has complicated and aggravated healthcare problems even more. Even minor concerns have deteriorated to become complex issues.
However, looking after personal well-being and catering to mental health can also be challenging during widespread emergencies.
Most of the time, individuals are not even aware and capable of identifying the onset of their psychological issues. As a result, these issues keep worsening over time. It is why looking at the indications, prioritizing health, seeking assistance, and allowing yourself healing time are crucial measures. The following sections explore in-depth some of the ways to cater to psychic well-being and prevent the mental breakdown of the healthcare workers.
1. Enhance awareness on psychic health
Undeniably, enhancing awareness is an effective remedy to manage healthcare problems early on. Workers unaware of the repercussions of ignoring and postponing their psychological issues are more prone to compromise their health.
Hence, psychic health is also the focus of academic programs like Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). The program further enhances and diversifies nurses’ skillset to provide better and specialized psychological care. For instance, aspirants learn several skills, including administration, teamwork, clinical know-how, critical care, and psychotherapy. Additionally, they can also focus on specific healthcare specialties, including psychology and psychiatric disorders, to strengthen their proficiency and knowledge.
Most importantly, dnp programs online offer the flexibility to carry out research and contribute to healthcare innovations. A relaxed study schedule enables them to participate in clinical procedures, observe physical and psychic healthcare challenges, and devise better healthcare solutions. Thus, individuals who understand the gravity of healthcare problems, patterns, indications, and complications can deal with them effectively.
2. Observe existing healthcare problems
A mental breakdown is the manifestation of chronic exhaustion and overload. It is also an indication of overlooking healthcare and personal requirements.
Though everyone has a different mechanism to deal with the overload, coping with professional problems can be unmanageable. As a result, workers’ health deteriorates to advanced stages. Thus keeping track of your physical and mental requirements should be your concern, irrespective of the industry and work nature.
When it is beyond your control and tolerance, discuss your healthcare issues and seek a specialist’s assistance. It is because mental problems often surface in a complicated manner and even involve physical symptoms that we may not be able to identify on our own.
Additionally, individuals overthink and attribute their mental problems to self-inadequacy and immaturity. As a result, identifying and categorizing psychic and physical problems can be challenging. In such cases, approaching an expert is a better option for understanding your concern, its seriousness, and suitable remedies. Thus observing and seeking professional help sooner can prevent mental breakdown and subsequent complications.
3. Adjust workers’ duty schedule
Undeniably, a well-structured schedule is one of the crucial factors in creating a balance in life. A balanced work schedule is even more necessary for extensively occupied healthcare professionals. Since their profession requires prioritizing work over personal matters, they usually delay personal obligations.
However, such an attitude can produce toiling outcomes when your health is at stake. Thus a flexible schedule allows them the leverage to ponder over and cater to healthcare issues. Additionally, it improves their performance, personal achievement and enables them to provide better care to patients.
On the other hand, preoccupied and stressed workers cannot deliver premium services. They are more likely to commit performance errors and compromise patient health. As a result, hospitals cannot achieve their service delivery goals.
Most importantly, mentally sick workers increase the burden on the healthcare, economic, and social sectors. Such multisector issues can lead to even more complex crises. Thus adjusting the work schedule can prevent such complications safely and even prevent workers’ psychic breakdown.
4. Create avenues for mood alleviation
Since the healthcare system continuously deals with healthcare problems, frequent exposure to miserable and helpless situations can be upsetting. It is why mood alleviation initiatives should be part of healthcare professional’s routine. As such, celebrating performance milestones not only encourages concerned employees but also refreshes others. Arranging and mandating weekly recreational activities can offer them necessary breathing space out of packed schedules. Similarly, offering off days can facilitate workers to focus on their well-being.
Most importantly, attending to mood swings should also be self-driven. Even though refreshment may seem extravagant in attention-demanding professions, workers should utilize and relish their spare time. Thus chitchatting with colleagues during breaks on topics not relevant to the hospital can depart a soothing get-out from work-related stress.
Additionally, regular face-time with loved ones can be relieving and accomplishing. Nonetheless, providing healthcare workers with ways to uplift their mood is not merely an incentive but a necessity in a stressful work environment like the healthcare sector.
5. Endorse and facilitate a self-care culture
Prioritizing patients and their wellness are some of the fundamental professional and ethical obligations of healthcare professionals. When duty calls, they are ready to attend to patients 24/7. Sometimes, workers do not utilize necessary breaks or shorten them.
However, work is not everything rather a part of one’s entire life. That is why individuals failing to create an equilibrium in work and personal matters drift towards several problems.
Thus healthcare setups should treat professionals’ healthcare on a priority basis. They should promote self-care and oversee its execution during lengthy and exhaustive work routines. Self-care is crucial to enable workers to continue providing effective services and better healthcare to their patients. Studies report an overwhelmingly 100% of the healthcare participants engaged in palliative care commended that self-care enabled them to provide better care to their patients. It means workers focusing on self-care are not only capable of delivering quality service but catering to personal healthcare effectively.
Conclusion
Though the healthcare sector treats patient illnesses on a priority basis, employees’ health is equally crucial. Usually, healthcare workers also ignore hidden healthcare problems, which lead to further complications. As a consequence, mental health is becoming an issue of concern among healthcare professionals. Hence, early intervention and organizational assistance are crucial in preventing the effects of mental breakdown. | 7,664 | 3,250 | 2.358154 |
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Latest News Royal Life Saving highlights lifeguard and swim teacher shortage as providing opportunities for job seekers
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has today highlighted how an acute shortage of qualified lifeguards and swimming teachers across the country is slowing down the aquatic industry’s efforts to rebuild after the COVID-19 pandemic.
With pools and aquatic facilities badly affected by lockdowns during 2020, as parents now seek to get their children back in the pool for classes, a shortage in key staff is limiting the industry’s ability to meet demand.
Explaining that many pools were now struggling to find qualified staff to deliver water safety and swimming skills, as well as lifeguard services, Royal Life Saving Chief Executive, Justin Scarr advised “this is a significant issue for an industry which really struggled to survive the pandemic lockdowns.”
However, Scarr points out that the current shortage provides opportunities for job seekers, noting “the good news is that for people who are currently unemployed, or looking at a change in career, there are jobs available right now across Australia.
"The aquatic industry is great for people who need some flexibility - parents returning to the workforce, or people looking for hours that fit around their caring responsibilities.”
A Royal Life Saving review of job advertisements on the Seek website this week found 198 job vacancies for paid pool lifeguards and 153 for swim teachers. With many of these advertisements seeking multiple people, the website is advertising more than 500 positions available with an immediate start.
Data Source: seek.com.au (accessed 13 th May 2021).
In a Royal Life Saving aquatic industry survey, lifeguards and swim teachers reported that the most rewarding and enjoyable elements of the role were working as part of a team and helping people.
Scarr highlighted “people often wrongly assume that swimming teachers are the kinds of jobs people do while they study before they move on to something else when they want their career to progress. But there are great career paths available, right through to management roles.
“There are good-paying, entry-level roles such as swimming and water safety teacher, pool lifeguard, duty manager and community programs officers.
"There are technical roles, including aquatic technical operator, which involves managing an aquatic facility's pools, plant equipment and water quality.
“People often progress through the industry into management roles, developing highly sought-after professional skills along the way.”
Training for an entry-level qualification can be completed in as little as three days. Some states and territories heavily subsidise courses to make it easier for people to retrain.
To find out more go to www.royallifesaving.com.au/training-development/careers-focus
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warc | 202143 | assign an essay. The entire class lets out a groan that could be heard from miles away, however this doesn’t phase your professor. The essay is assigned: a process essay. Now what? What is a process essay? How do you go about writing one? How do you get the A you so desperately need? This paper will discuss everything one needs to know in order to write the perfect process essay such as the definition of a process essay, how to construct it, and how to use proper transitions to make the essay flow.
My writing process is to first write to myself because when i write a story i tell myself the story. But when i rewrite my main job is to take out all the things that is not the story. I also try not to use a passive voice because timid writers like passive verbs for the same reason that timid lovers like passive partners, But the passive voice is always safe. The adverb is not your friend. Sometimes I catch myself obsessing over bad grammar, I tend to tell myself that the object of function isn’t
Throughout the process of developing our own position, we must draw ideas from other people. This process is called synthesis, as it involves considering various viewpoints in order to create a new viewpoint. However, it is extremely important to know as much as possible about the topic. The main point of synthesizing sources is to enter the conversation that society is having, with logical evidence to back yourself up. But, when looking for reliable source, be aware of a bias that the source might
The Writing Process My writing process is very simple yet slightly confusing for those who need to be organized when writing. The process begins in the classroom when the teacher assigns a essay and gives me a prompt. Then it begins to break down into the basic steps that the "typical person" takes when writing. First, I examine the prompt and dissect it like a frog,taking out all the important and needed information. I check to see the topic of the essay, all the requirements such as the length
confused, or even clueless about what to write about for that paper that’s due? Figuring out what you’re going to write about can sometimes be easier said than done. The writing process can be mentally painful, but the more effort you put in can mean the difference between a bad draft and a well-developed paper. My writing process is very time consuming and sometimes stressful. It’s like having to solve a really long math problem; your head is all over the place at first because you don’t even know where
to mind when it comes to writing an essay. The process can be time consuming and difficult, and often has many roadblocks before completing the paper. Over the time I have spent writing different papers, I have discovered more about the methods that get me through it and how I can try to improve my work. I also know more about what kinds of things I enjoy writing. Getting writers block is a very common and irritating process we all have while writing an essay. It has frustrated me on endless times
A well done paper that properly states a clear thesis, purpose for writing it, and the correct evidence or support it needs, has to go through a process before the final copy is written. Brainstorming is the most important thing, in my opinion, when it comes to successfully writing an essay. When writing my literacy narrative, I should have thought of ideas of what to say, more than one back ground experiences to use as evidence, and made a chart of some kind to help
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My writing process isn't the typical writing process that most writers use. I normally just write what comes to mind, after reading a text. Then I go over my spelling and try to make sure it’s readable. Usually cutting corners to get my essay started. However there are a few things I would like to incorporate into my writing pro-cess. To begin with underlining and highlighting important details from the text. This is important because when writing and referring back to the text looking at the highlighted
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warc | 202143 | VORIER 200MG
Vorier 200mg is used to treat various fungal infections of the lungs, mouth, and throat. Take this medication at least 1 hour before or after a meal. Do not take this medication if you are allergic.
What is VORIER 200MG?
Vorier 200mg is used for symptoms such as fungal infections, low white blood cell counts, and yeast infections. This tablet may also be used for purposes not listed in this dosage guide.
Voriconazole 200 mg tablets contain voriconazole as the active ingredient.
Vorier 200 mg tablet interacts with the fungus and prevents its growth.
What is use of VORIER 200MG? In Fungal Infection Invasive Aspergillosis Esophageal Candidiasis Candidemia Fungal Pneumonia Fusariosis How does VORIER 200MG work?
Vorier 200mg tablet reduces the production of ergosterol by disrupting the activity of cytochrome P450, inhibiting the formation of the cell membrane of sensitive fungi such as Candida and Microsporum.
How to take VORIER 200MG? Take this medicine at the dose and duration recommended by your doctor. Swallow the tablet with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush, or break You should take this medicine for as long as you are prescribed. You can take the tablet with or without food. Do not stop taking until you have completed the full course, even when you feel better. If you stop taking this medicine too early, the fungus may continue to grow and the infection may come back or get worse. What are the Side Effects of VORIER 200MG? Headache Joint pain Nausea and Vomiting Skin rash Abdominal pain Diarrhea Fever Dark urine Precautions Pregnancy: should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefit outweighs the risk. Alcohol: No data available. Consult your doctor Driving: Be careful when driving or using machines, as this medicine may cause damage to your eyesight. Kidney: Caution is recommended in patients with kidney disease. LIVER: Caution is recommended in patients with liver disease. Interactions with other Medicine Interaction with Medicine Clopidogrel Warfarin Alprazolam Atorvastatin Cisapride Warnings Warnings for special populations Breastfeeding
Vorier 200mg tablets are excreted in breast milk. Women are advised to breastfeed only when absolutely necessary. You should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
We do not recommend using this drug during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary.
General warning Liver disease
Vorier 200 mg tablets increase the risk of serious side effects and should be used with caution in patients with liver disease.
Monitoring of pancreatic function
This drug may increase the risk of pancreatitis in patients who have recently received chemotherapy or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The pancreas should be carefully monitored while taking this drug. In some cases, appropriate corrective actions, dose adjustments, or replacement with appropriate alternatives may be required, depending on the clinical condition.
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Use in children
The safety and efficacy of this drug have not been established in patients under 2 years of age. | 3,405 | 1,588 | 2.144207 |
warc | 202143 | Federal election: How the next government can build a stronger foreign service
The Government of Canada’s investment in its foreign service and broader foreign policy apparatus requires a significant overhaul and increase in resources, expertise and staffing.
In the current federal election, foreign policy is getting very little attention, despite Canada’s implication in many global crises and long-standing concern from all directions about Canada’s place in the world, its image and whether or not it is “back”. But, what does rethinking Canada’s place in the world actually demand?
Developing a vision for foreign policy and carrying it out is hard work that requires the labour of those who work at Global Affairs Canada. And it is the job of the government to create a functional environment for this labour.
Over the past 15 years, their labour has been consistently under-supported and devalued by both former prime minister Stephen Harper and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s governments.
How might Canada develop, maintain and nurture a functional foreign policy in 2021? My answer is that the Government of Canada’s investment in its foreign service and broader foreign policy apparatus at Global Affairs requires a significant overhaul and increase in resources, expertise and staffing.
One cannot re-imagine Canada’s place in the world without the tools to execute that vision. I see two key avenues to supporting a foreign policy for the future: investment in people and investment in information.
Investment in people long periods without new cohorts of foreign service officers; increased precarity below management level; and a shrinking of internal expertise.
This has a series of unfolding consequences.
While there has been a small move in recent years to hiring more permanent foreign service officers, cohorts have been smaller and rarer than in eras past, after years with none at all. This means junior people joining Global Affairs have been on a series of contracts prior to any permanency, giving them little job security, less training, less influence and spotty union membership. It also means that turnover has been high, competitions for promotion have been rare and coverage of particular policy issues and regions of the world has been inconsistent.
The fact that this problem has existed for 15 years means that we are approaching a period where there will be gaps in management capacity, as those below it and younger people have been ignored.
In many cases, divisions are also understaffed for what they are expected to produce, with individuals covering multiple positions or policy areas. In fact, there are fewer staff now than there were in 2010 and challenges remain from the merger of the former Canadian International Development Agency and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
A lack of a vision for foreign policy and a thinly stretched apparatus go hand-in-hand. A new government cannot develop a vision without the capacity to do so and they certainly cannot deliver on it, leaving both Canada and foreign policy labour treading water.
The department has not effectively invested in expertise on these policy issues and regions of the world, leaving Canada less capable of engaging abroad. While there is expertise within Global Affairs in terms of people, there is an identified need for nurturing it, strategically applying it and hiring and promoting people with a strong vision of where that expertise may be needed.
The solution here is a move towards a large increase in hiring and training, as well as a commitment to internal expertise and career support for employees. It is not just policies (like the Feminist International Assistance Policy) that need more money, but the human side of foreign policy needs increased spending in the long term as well.
This will allow for an increased presence and expertise abroad at Canada’s missions, especially in multilateral organizations — a commitment to multilateralism is limited when action does not follow words.
Investment in information
In addition to improving internal expertise at Global Affairs, knowledge and information are central to a successful future. This is part of a government-wide problem, as many have critiqued the information management system and the Access to Information and Privacy system. In addition to day-to-day work, it is also a problem for institutional memory in a more long-term sense.
Foreign policy is iterative, meaning that relationships with other states and organizations are constantly being built over time and policy issues. The ability to reach back into the immediate or long-term past is essential.
Maintaining institutional memory is difficult with turnover of people and it is also difficult without the ability to manage documents and policy history in an easy way. As a historian of Canadian foreign policy, I work with materials from Global Affairs Canada’s predecessors, often wondering how my questions could be answered in the future about policy issues of the present.
It is important to improve information and document management, as well as the human side of institutional memory. Preventing loss of knowledge can be managed in tandem with human resources and expertise development, but it can also benefit from reaching back into the past, in order to think about where Canada can go in the future.
Speaking about lessons from the past with those who are retired from Global Affairs is important, especially in thinking about what has gone missing during the tenure of recent governments.
In my research, I have found that retirees are thoughtful and reflective, holding key ideas about where Canada has been, what it can do and the good, the bad and the ugly of Canadian foreign policy. They have valuable thoughts on the role of a professional foreign service and a foreign service career that could support both an investment in people and an investment in the historical record as it applies to relationships abroad. | 6,071 | 2,523 | 2.406262 |
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Critical thinking skills are essential for good decision-making and long-term academic and professional success. This course examines critical thinking skills through the lens of Bloom’s Taxonomy, which categorizes the different ways humans interact with knowledge. Participants will explore basic, practical classroom strategies that support the development of critical thinking skills in young children.
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This course is written by well known author and national trainer, Rae Pica. The goal of this course is to provide an understanding of the importance of music in the early childhood years and the ways in which it can become part of the curriculum and of children’s lives. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to define the role of music in a child’s development, the role of both quality and variety in the selection of music for children, the impact of music on children/s moods and behaviors, the musical elements young children can and should experience, and list appropriate musical activities.
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warc | 202143 | It is generally accepted that, to successfully manage and resolve conflict, it is important to try to see things from perspectives other than our own. We are advised to “try to put yourself in the other person’s shoes” and to “look at the situation objectively”.
In theory, this is good advice, because our own point of view tends to be incomplete – what we notice and how we interpret it depends a great deal on our own personal experiences and current needs.
However, we are not very skilled at seeing things from other people’s perspectives, even with a concerted effort! Often, when we think we see things the way they see them, we are far from accurate. In conflict situations, we are less likely to be accurate, as our conflict-related emotions tend to get in the way of us seeing things differently.
As Nicholas Epley explains:
The benefit of perspective taking is obvious. You maximize your use of what you already know about another person, information that you might otherwise mistakenly overlook.
The weakness of perspective taking is also obvious: it relies on your ability to imagine, or take, the other person’s perspective accurately. If you don’t’ really know what it’s like… then the mental gymnastics of putting yourself in someone else’s shoes isn’t going to make you any more accurate. In fact, it might even decrease your accuracy.
When we try to take someone else’s perspective, we rely on information such as the other person’s facial expressions, body language, and what they say and do. We also take into account the context (physical and social factors that may give us clues as to what the other person might be seeing, thinking or feeling). However, our primary source of information is, counter-intuitively, to do with ourselves – our own prior experience with the other person, our own prior experience in similar situations, and what we are currently thinking and feeling.
There is a significant difference between
Focusing on the other person’s situation as an observer (without trying to see it from their perspective); Imagining how you would feel if what was happening to the other person was happening to you; Imagining how the other person might think and feel given what is happening to them.
Frequently, our attempts at perspective taking only reach the second level.
To try to get closer to the third level, we must make a conscious effort to:
Consider the similarities and differences between ourselves and the other person; Try to avoid projecting our own thoughts and feelings onto the other person; Try to imagine how the other person, given their current state of mind (so far as we can tell) might see the situation; and Imagine how the other person might think or feel about what is happening to them.
It is important to keep in mind that we can never be sure that our interpretation of another’s perspective is accurate. We may never be able to know what others truly think, feel or want.
However, the process of trying to take another’s perspective may still be useful as it:
Requires us to consider what we know about the other person (and perhaps more importantly, what we don’t know); Reminds us that not everyone will see things the same way as we do; Motivates us to ask questions to find out more from the other person.
Also, it’s important to recognize that understanding another’s perspective does not necessarily resolve a conflict – sometimes it simply highlights that we see things very differently and that a strong disagreement exists.
I think Nicholas Epley’s words provide a perfect summary of this topic:
Others’ minds will never be an open book. The secret to understanding each other better seems to come not through an increase ability to read body language or improved perspective taking but, rather, through the hard relational work of putting people in a position where they can tell you their minds openly and honestly.
Useful reading about perspective-taking: Other minds: How humans bridge the divide between self and others, edited by Malle and Hodges, especially Chapter 2 “Three puzzles of mindreading” by Bertram E. Malle and Chapter 3 “A constituent approach to the study of perspective-taking: What are its fundamental elements” by Mark H. Davis. Mindwise: How we understand what others think, believe, feel and want, by Nicholas Epley. | 4,486 | 1,967 | 2.28063 |
warc | 202143 | BY: REV. MICHAEL D. PLACE, STD
Fr. Place is president and chief executive officer, Catholic Health Association, St. Louis. This column is adapted from the Inaugural Cardinal Bernardin Lecture at Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL, October 26, 1998.
The relationship of faith and public policy, certainly not a new concern for the Church, is of great concern to the Catholic Health Association. Every day Catholic healthcare providers deal with the effects of public policy decisions. For example, in October the Census Bureau released a study indicating that between 1996 and 1997 the number of Americans without access to health insurance increased 4.1 percent. In 1997 43.4 million people in the United States (16.1 percent) — 1.7 million more than in 1996 — were, in effect, denied access to adequate healthcare. Many of these people will show up on the doorstep of Catholic hospitals and social services agencies. Clearly, this is a matter of consequence for public policy, and a concern for followers of a Savior who healed both body and spirit.
Theological ConvictionsCatholic healthcare is grounded in and centered on the person of Jesus the Christ, Lord and Savior. That faith is experienced in and through the community of faith that is the Church. It is through reflection on our Church tradition that we are able to develop the theological convictions that can guide the encounter between faith and public policy.
The following theological convictions constitute a prism for understanding the relationship between the faith of a Roman Catholic and public policy:
Creation — the world in which we live and the cosmos of which we are a part — is the result of a free act of God, is profoundly good, and has been given a divine purpose and a divine order. Human beings, made in the image and likeness of God, were created, not to be the master of creation, but to be stewards of a divine gift. Sin entered creation through a free human choice that resulted in a profound alienation of humanity from God. This alienation, however, did not destroy the ultimate goodness and purpose of creation or the human family. The incarnation, death, and resurrection of Jesus broke the bonds of sin, restored humanity to friendship with God and gave humans the possibility of eternal salvation. Moreover, the coming of the reign of God was inaugurated and, through the work of the Holy Spirit, is moving toward completion. Human beings have an inalienable personal dignity from the moment of conception to natural death. Humans are social beings meant to live in and share responsibility for community life. Human solidarity requires that we adequately treat pain, even if that treatment would have the unintended effect of hastening death. Also implicit in the responsibility for community is a preferential option for the poor, whom God loves in a special way. The divine purpose or order for personal life, social existence, and the movement of the cosmos can be grasped and understood apart from faith by people of goodwill. There is an absolute truth, which is the real basis for the human search for meaning. The common good is greater than the sum of personal goods necessary for the realization of individual potential and communal well-being. Civil law is good. Although it has legitimate autonomy, civil law is subservient to the higher order of ultimate truth. John Paul II in his encyclicals Veritas Splendor and Fides et Ratio reminds us that real freedom is only found in the truth and there is a unity between knowledge conferred by faith and that conferred by reason. The vocation of the baptized believer is not just to personal salvation, but also includes working for the transformation of the world, so that there might be a just social order and a building up of the kingdom of God.
Many of our differences with others in developing public policy have their origin in the theological prism outlined above. For example, this perspective rejects an exaggerated individualism in which freedom of personal choice is the ultimate criterion of public order. Nor does it sustain a purely utilitarian understanding of law that is not accountable to a higher purpose. And it does not accept the segregation of faith into a purely private or personal sphere that is radically distinct from the public and social spheres.
Role of FaithOur society is increasingly defined in its public moments by the rational and the technical. Human life, however, ultimately is much more than these two aspects of humanity. The affective and imaginative dimensions of humanity are encountered in the world of art and symbol. In many ways, the culture in which faith is lived out is built and sustained by its public icons and symbols. People who live their daily existence faithful to the gospel of Jesus, become powerful witnesses, like icons and symbols, to an authentic and integral humanity that is the ultimate norm for good public policy.
The role of faith in a democratic society is to evangelize the culture. The faithful evangelize through witness and reason, while participating in the public dialogue about what constitutes public morality and how public policy ought to best sustain and protect that public morality. Faith brings to that dialogue a vision of a moral order that can and must be communicated in both a language and a style that evokes the affirmation and support of our fellow citizens. The absence of that support, however, is never seen as ultimate failure, but as an opportunity to deepen our faith and renew our efforts.
A Case Study: Physician-Assisted SuicideA public policy matter of concern to many persons of faith is physician-assisted suicide. Three states have considered propositions that would legalize physician-assisted suicide, and a fourth, Michigan, did so last November. One state, Oregon, has twice voted to affirm its legalization.
Part of the debate has been over the role of religion or faith, as well as that of the institutional Church, in this discussion of public policy.
How a Person of Faith Approaches the Public DiscussionIn accord with the theological prism outlined earlier, a person of faith is compelled to enter the public discourse for several reasons: The objective nature of truth is at stake. There is an obligation to preserve the common good. There is a duty to protect the vulnerable and those at risk. There is a commitment to building a society and state where human law is accountable to the objective truth of moral law.
Ideally, the modality of that engagement would be to identify themes that would resonate with other persons of goodwill and that would flow from a faith conviction, but would not be sectarian in nature. But the debate can be productive only if those in the conversation share a basic set of presuppositions. Unfortunately, that does not seem to be the case in the United States. The national debate should be about the presuppositions that should guide or inform the public discourse. Consequently, the outcome of the debate about physician-assisted suicide depends on how our culture and society answers two questions:
Are there certain truths that can be determined today, as they were by our ancestors, to be so basic, self-evident, and essential to a public morality, that they have primacy over personal choice? Are the terms of our common life as a society and a nation contractual in nature; that is, are they subject to continuous negotiation, revision, or even cancellation, or, to use religious language, are they more conventional in nature, involving permanent commitments and lasting obligations?
Role of Religion and Faith in Addressing These Questions
Religion and faith have much to offer society, which is sustained by the values and meanings that shape individual and collective existence. In creating a secular state, but not a secularized society, our ancestors assumed that the engagement of religious ideals and convictions in public discourse could only serve the public good.
Currently, however, that engagement is being cast by some proponents of physician-assisted suicide as an attempt to impose the view of a minority onto the majority. Interestingly, they do not voice similar concern about the participation of persons of faith in public discourse about the evil of racial discrimination, the unacceptability of terrorism or nuclear proliferation, the need for a strong family life, or integrity in public service.
Style of Approach If we are totally candid, we must admit that this inconsistency in public perception has developed in part because of our style of participation. The baptismal call to prophetic witness has become for some justification for stridency and violence. These styles have offended the sensibilities of many and resulted in tragedy for some. Similarly, some strategic initiatives have been perceived as the imposition of a special-interest agenda rather than the offering of a moral vision.
Bernardin's View Persons of faith need to have their own dialogue about the style of our engagement in discussions about public policy. Card. Joseph Bernardin's rule would be a helpful reference point for that discourse: "We should maintain and articulate our religious convictions, but also maintain our civil courtesy. We should be vigorous in stating a case and attentive to hearing another's case; we should test everyone's logic, but not question his or her motives" ( A Moral Vision, Georgetown University Press, 1998, p.16).
When Our Perspective Does Not PrevailThe traditional presumption about the significance of the sacredness of human life is in question. Oregon, by a majority vote in a public referendum, has reversed that presumption, and this might well happen in another state. In this context of apparent failure, what is the role of faith?
First, we need to engage in a critical analysis of why we lost. Did our style get in the way? Was our strategy misguided?
Second, although we regret the conclusion, we must honor the democratic process.
Third, we must evaluate the issue at hand and the values involved. Clearly, not all losses involve values of the same significance as the very right to life. These lesser cases would not have the same urgency for seeking a remedy or reversal.
We must gain a better understanding of why other people of goodwill voted against what for us would be a self-evident truth. In the case at hand, a desire not to lose control to faceless medical technology, a fear of needless pain, and a desire to avoid the isolation of suffering were motivations for approving physician-assisted suicide.
We need to actively work to address or eliminate those motivations. We must demonstrate that the pain associated with certain chronic and degenerative diseases, as well as with some terminal illnesses, can be effectively treated. We must prove as well that systems of care and support are available to minimize emotional and spiritual suffering.
Build Coalitions We must build coalitions and alliances with like-minded people so that in time a new vote can be taken. Racial segregation and discrimination against women and minorities were not overturned with one vote. In some instances, a generational shift is necessary. Because we are people of faith, we will remain steadfast — outlasting our opponents — and focused on the goal.
We must seek other remedies through law and public policy that will minimize or circumscribe the impact of the loss. For example, President Clinton signed into law the Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act which outlaws the use of federal funds to support or furnish the means for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing.
Controlled Substances Example We must recognize that efforts at minimizing or restricting what has been legalized might involve strategic or prudential decisions about which people of goodwill can disagree. A good example was a measure considered in the just-ended session of Congress that would have restricted at the federal level the performance of physician-assisted suicide. This bill would have made the use of controlled substances for the purpose of physician-assisted suicide against federal law and would have given the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) responsibility for enforcing the law.
Supporters of this initiative saw it as a legitimate opportunity to control the expansion of physician-assisted suicide. Knowing that a Congress mindful of federalism would not pass a statute outlawing assisted suicide, supporters believed that the federal government could and should maintain a consistent policy of opposition to it. Building on the compelling theme of the Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act, supporters believed that federally controlled substances should not be used to support or furnish assisted suicide.
Proponents of this bill, convinced of the symbolic and formative nature of public policy, and the immense significance of the fundamental human right at risk, believed that the truth at stake in safeguarding human life overcame any unintended and undesired outcomes. In fact, they believed such feared outcomes either would not happen or could be precluded by a careful writing of the law and appropriate educational efforts.
Others, who were just as opposed to physician-assisted suicide, did not agree with this legislative initiative. Based on their experience with patient care and on what they consider to be a heavy-handed approach to enforcement by the DEA, they concluded that this initiative, would have a "chilling effect" on the provision of palliative care. For them, the outcome would be greater pain for more patients and, as a result, increased support for the legalization of physician-assisted suicide. For these opponents of the DEA initiative, the expected negative outcomes overcame the hoped-for gains.
This is a clear case of people sharing identical commitments to protect the inviolable dignity of human life but disagreeing on the means for protecting it. The challenges in such a situation are:
To disagree without giving those who do not share the same commitment an opportunity to mute the effectiveness of the overall message To continue to seek a resolution by forging common ground
Effectiveness and InspirationWe must never become so absorbed in influencing public policy that we lose sight of the reason for our commitment. This takes us to where we began — the Lord Jesus. Our effectiveness in the end comes from making sure that our messages, methods, and strategies are worthy expressions of the life and teaching of the Prince of Peace.
As we pursue this noble path, we can find inspiration from the one for whom this lecture is named:
The truth is, of course, that each life is of infinite value. Protecting and promoting life, caring for it and defending it, is a complex task in social and policy terms. I have struggled with the specifics often and have sensed the limits of reason in the struggle to know the good and do the right. My final hope is that my efforts have been faithful to the truth of the gospel of life and that you and others like you will find in this gospel the vision and strength needed to promote and nurture the great gift of life God has shared with us ( A Moral Vision, p.157).
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warc | 202143 | By Ed Miseta, Chief Editor, Clinical Leader
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Patient recruitment, retention, and diversity in clinical trials has been an ongoing challenge. While there is an industry-wide effort underway to try and address these issues, they will not be truly impacted until researchers are able to create a better patient experience, do a better job of reaching patients from diverse communities, building true relationships, and working to co-create solutions as equal partners.
One company making a difference in this regard is Seagen Inc., a global biotechnology company developing and commercializing transformative cancer medicines. They credit their success to keeping a focus on patients and partnering with organizations on the front lines with diverse patient populations and in the clinical trial sites themselves. Seagen wanted to reach patients of diverse ethnic backgrounds and understand the barriers they face with clinical trials and find solutions for the patients and site partners.
To do this, Seagen engaged with the Tigerlily Foundation, whose mission is focused on providing education, awareness, and advocacy for breast cancer patients, specifically women of color. The organization’s vision is to end disparities of age, stage and color. Tigerlily has strategically focused on women of color, as Black women tend to have more aggressive cancers and a 40% higher mortality rate than their White counterparts. Maimah Karmo, Founder & CEO of Tigerlily Foundation, a female, Black-led patient organization on the forefront of driving change and patient-centric engagement when it comes to diversity in clinical trials, is herself a Black patient who experienced many of the disparities she has worked to eradicate. She saw that there was a lack of true collaboration between industry and patients and has worked as an integral part of Seagen to educate at all levels of the organization, addressing barriers and co-creating solutions. Also, she is able to be representative of the perspectives of the patients she supports.
“We all know there is a lack of education about trials in some communities,” says Karmo. “There is also mistrust of drug companies that need to be overcome. And, oftentimes, there is simply a lack of access to trials - or we have not been offered them. We have our finger on the pulse of what patients are feeling and experiencing through our Tiger Trials program. Our close, trusted relationships with communities of color have allowed us to share the barriers to trial participation we’ve identified and work with Seagen as they sought to ask what it could and should be done to overcome each challenge. Working with Seagen, we have also developed barrier toolkits that identify barriers, but more importantly offers resources and guides patients on how to self-advocate to overcome them. We will distribute these toolkits to patients, healthcare providers and hope to have kiosks in pharmacies and integrated into healthcare systems as well.”
Seagen also worked with Lazarex Foundation to get educated on barriers faced by patients, particularly surrounding the reimbursement of expenses incurred by patients who participate in clinical trials, including parking fees, travel-related costs and meals to name a few.
Reimbursement can be critical to getting patients enrolled in a trial, especially if those patients are lower income. Excessive costs can also lead to patient retention issues. The cost of missed work, gas, parking, tolls, and overnight stays can be too much for many families to absorb because it really adds up. Lazarex taught Seagen about what a huge issue reimbursement is for many patients so that they could find ways to better manage patient reimbursements and properly and clearly communicate in a culturally sensitive manner to patients and their families.
In speaking with site partners, Seagen then learned that managing patient reimbursements was often looked upon as an additional chore or burden by busy staff at the sites. For example, in partnership with Greenphire, Seagen evaluated other payment solutions by challenging them to look at what needed to be accomplished, how sites were being communicating with, how they were handling site and patient payments, and more. Together, they were able to do a deep dive on site activities and think about better ways of doing them.
The solutions put in place involved automating processes, reducing paperwork, and offering alternatives to patient checks, such as reloadable debit cards. Alternatives like debit cards can make patient payments easier for site staff but also help patients. Cashing a check can be difficult if a study participant doesn't have a checking account. Check cashing places will take a percentage of the check amount, reducing the proceeds to the patient.
Beyond identifying small solutions that make a big impact, the most important piece to ongoing, lasting change in clinical trial diversity and recruitment is open communication and trust within minority communities. It must stop being a transactional relationship and evolve into a long-term commitment – and not just for one trial but for all of them. | 5,221 | 2,358 | 2.214165 |
warc | 202143 | Story highlights
Oil spill cleanup called complete in Alabama, Mississippi and Florida
Work continues on more than 80 miles of Louisiana shores
Environmentalists worry the decision is premature
The Coast Guard and BP declared the Deepwater Horizon cleanup over in three states Monday but will keep watching dozens of miles of Louisiana shoreline where oil still washes ashore.
More than three years after the worst oil spill in U.S. history erupted in the Gulf of Mexico, the coastlines of Mississippi, Alabama and Florida have been returned to “as close to pre-spill conditions as possible,” said Lt. Cmdr. Natalie Murphy, a Coast Guard spokeswoman.
In Louisiana, however, 84 miles of coastline – mostly barrier islands like Grand Isle and Elmer’s Island, about 90 miles south of New Orleans – is still subject to cleanup, Murphy said. Those areas are still seeing tar balls and occasional mats of weather oil wash up on the beach regularly, particularly since Hurricane Isaac stirred up fresh oil from the seabed in late 2012.
Murphy said the decision was made when only small amounts of oil were being found by cleanup crews. Those crews had “a very large footprint going on some very sensitive areas,” she said.
“It begs the question of how much harm are we doing to the environment by walking in or driving ATVs just for a small amount of oil,” she said. Now, she said, the Coast Guard will check out any reports of oil on the beaches, and BP will continue to be required to clean up any oil that traces back to the Deepwater Horizon spill.
But environmental groups quickly expressed concern that Monday’s decision was premature.
“We don’t want the nation to think this disaster is over when oil washes ashore somewhere along Alabama’s 53 miles of beach every day,” Casi Callaway, executive director of Mobile Baykeeper, told CNN. Callaway said residents and tourists will now have to become “oil spotters” on the beaches.
And the National Wildlife Federation said as many as 1 million barrels of oil from the disaster remained unaccounted for.
“Regardless of how our shorelines are monitored, BP must be held accountable for the cleanup,” David White, the head of the group’s Gulf of Mexico Restoration Campaign, said in a statement on the decision. “We cannot just accept oiled material on our beaches and in our marshes as the ‘new normal.’ ”
The drill rig Deepwater Horizon exploded and sank in April 2010, killing 11 men aboard and unleashing an undersea gusher from a BP-owned well called Macondo a mile underwater. It took three months to cap the well, and federal officials estimate nearly 5 million barrels of oil – more than 200 million gallons – poured into the Gulf in that time.
Most of the oil is believed to have been eaten by hydrocarbon-munching microbes in the Gulf. But an undetermined portion settled to the floor of the Gulf, and tar balls and tar mats are still turning up across the region. Crews dug up a 450-pound tar mat left behind by the spill in Pensacola Beach, Florida, in early April, Murphy said.
Murphy said the decision announced Monday “is a transition, not an end.”
“We’re going to maintain the proper staffing in order to address those episodic re-oiling instances, and it will be cleaned up,” she said.
Meanwhile, BP spokesman Jason Ryan said the company is making “significant progress” in the remaining cleanup work in Louisiana. Ryan said the company still has about 85 workers from a contractor committed to the cleanup work there.
In January, he said, crews drilled 14,000 holes in search of buried oil. Only 3% of those holes found enough oil to require cleanup, and that process is “nearly complete,” he said.
Work is also going on in the marshes of Barataria Bay, home to some of the worst-hit spots.
“At Upper Barataria Bay, we finally received permission to treat areas that had been set aside for treatment studies just a few months ago and are now progressing them through the final inspection process,” Ryan told CNN.
And he said that the company will clean up any new oil that traces back to the blowout.
“If people do receive these reports, the Coast Guard will come and investigate, and if it’s found to be from Macondo, BP will respond,” he said.
The disaster has cost BP an estimated $32 billion to date, including $14 billion in cleanup costs. It’s also paid out nearly $8 billion in compensation to Gulf Coast residents, pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges and paid a $4 billion fine for the deaths on the rig.
CNN’s John Murgatroyd and Vivian Kuo contributed to this report. | 4,773 | 2,262 | 2.11008 |
warc | 202143 | In 2005, a group of veteran litigation support professionals came together and developed the standard reference model for the lifecycle of eDiscovery today -the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM). While the phases of eDiscovery are virtually unchanged, the way eDiscovery is performed today is radically different from where it began. The emergence of analytics, automation and artificial intelligence/machine learning algorithms (AI) have revolutionized how eDiscovery is conducted and this technology is now poised to similarly transform the way the industry analyzes contracts.
eDiscovery Analytics Analytical capabilities have been available for more than a decade but hadn’t made it to prime time in legal technology until more recently.
The adoption of Concept Clustering (to group similar documents together), Email Thread Identification (to avoid reviewing the same emails repeatedly) and Language Identification (to identify potential foreign language review needs), are now standard components in a typical eDiscovery workflow.
Magistrate Judge Andrew Peck’s ruling over nine years ago in Da Silva Moore v. Publicis Groupe & MSL Group, approving the use of “computer-assisted review” was a catalyst for the proliferation of Predictive Coding algorithms.
The arrival of data visualizations shined a light on analytics and the power of transparency it brought with Cluster Wheels, Dashboards and Communication Visualizations, allowing the industry to dive deeper and interrogate data through multiple dimensions. While analytics have contributed to revolutionizing the eDiscovery process, it has taken knowledgeable and experienced eDiscovery Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to maximize the capabilities of these tools and incorporate them effectively into discovery workflows.
Converging eDiscovery Analytics with Contracts Experience Like eDiscovery, contract analysis and related services are undergoing their own evolution. As is the case with eDiscovery, the ability to leverage predictive coding and other analytical tools, coupled with subject matter expertise, accelerates the extraction of critical information in a shorter timeframe and with greater precision. Additionally, because contract analytics has a broad application outside of the discovery process, here is a lower barrier to entry in terms of legal professional acceptance, comfort with sampling and verification methodologies, and ultimately adoption.
The contract analytics evolution can be viewed as the next step in the EDRM. There are clear synergies between eDiscovery analytics and contract analytics. Success in the contract analytics arena takes specific expertise, vision in understanding contracts as data, and fluency of the relevant legal issues to fully realize the cost, expediency, and outcome efficiencies.
What to Look for in a Contract Analytics Provider The ability to bring together years of experience in streamlining and automating workflows in eDiscovery through leveraging analytics and AI, along with years of experience understanding the nuances of contract analysis, is key to identifying an effective contract analytics provider. Deep expertise in both areas is critical to ensure a successful contract analytics project.
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Wipro is at the forefront of this evolution, exploiting unique cyber investments through our projects supplying consumers with the most up-to-date solutions and managed services. By integrating cybersecurity solutions and adding cyber symmetry, we resolve the problems faced by CISOs and Cyber Operations teams.
Consequently, suppliers of information technology solutions must keep pace with the proliferation of endpoint risks to protect against networked attacks. What began with DOS viruses a decade ago has progressed to macro viruses, spam, spam, and mixed threats that combine viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, botnets, null-day threats, port attacks, fully released disk encryption, phishing, and spam.
Crossing today’s threatening world, stubborn and financially driven criminals use endpoint software vulnerabilities. Very many of the exploits are subtle enough to prevent conventional defense strategies from being detected. Too many small and big targeted organizations all suffer from business-critical services disruptions and learn too late that their data have been hacked or stolen. | 2,871 | 1,413 | 2.031847 |
warc | 202143 | Dive Brief: Global organizations are using too many security monitoring tools at the same time, leaving security teams vulnerable to alert fatigue and the increased risk of missing a legitimate cyberattack, according to research from Trend Micro International. Organizations are employing 29 different security monitoring tools on average, with large organizations — those with more than 10,000 employees — using an average of 46 different tools, according to the report. The study is based on a survey of 2,303 IT security decision makers located across 21 countries. About 51% of those surveyed said they have stopped using some of the tools because of a lack of integration or skilled professionals, and difficulty understanding how to operationalize the tools, among other reasons. Dive Insight:
The fallout from what Trend Micro calls "cybersecurity tool sprawl" is that different tools may report the same particular incident in different ways, leaving the security operations team confused as to which tool to believe.
"This typically happens [when], say an endpoint might report an outbound connection as warning [of] destination isn't fully known, but a network sensor may report the same event as critical due to a number of reasons such as protocol abnormality, malformed packets, etc.," according to Bharat Mistry, technical director, UK at Trend Micro. "From an [operations] point of view, which alert do you believe and do you wind up spending time and energy on something that could have been a false positive?"
The risk of false positives is a serious one, according to Mistry. Independent research has shown security teams can take up to 190 days to detect a breach and another 60 days to contain a breach, Mistry said.
The report advances previous research on the impact of alert fatigue. Previous data from IDC and FireEye showed that one-third of analysts ignored security alerts.
Another growing concern is that sophisticated threat actors are turning everyday IT tools into weapons against a corporate environment, making them harder to detect. A distracted team is more likely to miss out on an attack using these types of techniques. | 2,180 | 1,121 | 1.944692 |
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warc | 202143 | After a series of posts on social media went viral with claims that hand sanitizers were responsible for burnt cars and buildings, the British National Health Service has warned that hand sanitizers are not to be left in cars or other hot environments as they could possibly catch fire and burn down property.
This comes after deadly reports of similar incidents were recorded across the UK this summer, with one being of a car door that was melted after a bottle of hand sanitizer caught fire.
The alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a flammable substance widely used in the fight against coronavirus across the globe.
In Zimbabwe, the government urged citizens and businesses likewise to use the flammable substance to protect against the virus.
As such, the public is highly cautioned to safely use hand sanitizers and avoid exposing the substance to hot surfaces or environments,
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Zimbabwe currently has favorable winter temperatures, thereby reducing chances of related incidents.
However, temperatures are fairly on the rise in the southern parts of the country with some places such as Lupane, and Hwange hitting 26C.
Health and Safety experts warn such temperatures can ignite flames if hand sanitizers are left in a tight environment
‚ÄúIf it is 25C outside, the estimated vehicle interior air temperature can reach up to 50C if left for a couple of hours,‚ÄĚ a CE Safety spokesperson said to¬†The Sun. ‚Äú‚Ķ.hand sanitiser bottle that had ignited inside a vehicle sitting in direct sunlight,‚ÄĚ he said.
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warc | 202143 | 6 Ways to Bag More Ducks and Geese with Only a Handful of Decoys
If you do your scouting, often all you need to shoot a limit is a half-dozen dekes
Waterfowl hunters tend to believe more is more: 3 ½-inch guns, big outboards, trailers full of decoys, large party hunts. If it can be made bigger, most waterfowlers think it’s better. Yet sometimes downsizing your decoy spread yields big results. Sometimes it’s a case of giving birds something different to look at. Small spreads really shine when they allow you to hunt a spot you might not otherwise be able to reach. Six decoys in the right place are better than six dozen in the wrong location.
When I think about small spreads, the hunt that comes to mind right away was a goose hunt with friend and fellow writer M.D. Johnson some years ago. He’d been watching some very punctual geese hit a field at 9:30 every morning. We didn’t even have to get up early, but there was one hitch: the landowner didn’t want trucks in the field. The only way to get to where the geese were feeding was to walk. So, M.D. and I put layout blinds on our backs, took three full-body goose decoys apiece and hiked out into the middle of the chisel-plowed corn.
You can’t make much in the way of Xs, Vs or Cs with six decoys, so we made sure there were big enough intervals between our fake geese to make them look like a single, relaxed family group. Then we got to work hiding our blinds. We set them at an angle to the wind so that birds wouldn’t be looking right at us behind the decoys as they approached. The geese showed up on time, and I’d be lying if I said flocks piled into our tiny spread. But we were only two shooters, and the limit was two birds back then. We needed just a few geese to slip up, and they did.
When you go small with your decoy spreads, you have to go big with your scouting and hiding. Small spreads won’t draw birds from a distance as well as big spreads, and they don’t help you hide by distracting the birds’ attention, either. Any time you downsize your decoys, you must be sure your hide is good, and that you’re in the place where the birds want to be. It’s a tradeoff. The extra effort you make in scouting and concealing yourself balances out the speed and mobility you enjoy with a very few decoys.
And, small spreads have another advantage over bigger setups. When birds come to just a few decoys, everyone gets good shots because the birds want to land right there. When you put out a big spread, there’s always the risk ducks or geese will land at the edge, or in such a way that only one or two people can take a shot.
Here are half a dozen situations where a spread as small as six blocks can get the job done.
1. How to Hunt Field Geese with a Small Decoy Spread
A very small goose spread can work if you’re on the X. Geese often arrive in small bunches, and the idea of a very small goose spread is to look like the first geese to land that day. In addition, late in the season when geese grow leery of big spreads, a few decoys and very well-hidden hunters show them a different look. I interviewed a guide once who insisted that he killed snow geese over three stuffer decoys regularly. I’ll take that with a grain of salt, although I once enjoyed a terrific water hunt for snows over 18 stuffers in Galveston Bay.
2. Take Geese Over Water with As Little as Four Dekes
I throw four to six Canada decoys out with my duck spread on the small ponds I hunt and frequently decoy geese. Geese will feed in the morning, then look for a pond to loaf on during the middle of the day. Often between 9 and 10 a.m., they will be out looking for a spot to sit, and a little bit of calling and a few decoys are enough to bring them in.
3. Use Just a Few Decoy to Steer Roosting Wood Ducks
Wood ducks aren’t big on decoying and they usually land wherever they feel like landing. That said, if you’re shooting a roost pond in the late afternoon sometimes a few decoys will bring the birds closer to you. Half a dozen decoys is enough.
4. Try a Few Blocks and a Dove Spinner for Teal
My favorite teal spot is a long walk from the road. I’ll take six, sometimes eight, decoys and a Mojo dove as my teal rig. Early teal are an exception to the small-spread rule that you have to be exactly where the ducks want to be. Most of the time teal don’t know where they want to be, and they’ll cruise, dropping in wherever they find other teal. Even a few decoys can be enough to make them swing by.
5. Small Spreads Look More Natural Small Waters
Several years ago, I had a few great hunts on a low spot in a cornfield that flooded when a pond backed up. The hole was smaller than my living room and any more than a few decoys would have overcrowded it. A handful was more than enough. Beaver ponds, spring creeks, holes in the ice, or any other small waters where ducks want to be all make likely candidates for a half dozen decoys.
6. Use a Small Spread Wherever Ducks Have Become Wary of Bigger Ones
Scout hard on a public area to find small out-of-the-way holes that ducks use once the shooting gets too hot on the bigger water. It might be a small opening in otherwise dense cattails, a wide spot in a stream feeding the marsh, or maybe a nearby pond. Pair up three hens and three drake decoys, and scatter them around the hole to look like safe, contented ducks. Keep your calling quiet and reassuring and see what drops in. | 5,519 | 2,597 | 2.125144 |
warc | 202143 | Global financial markets have stabilized after China’s debt-laden developer China Evergrande said it would be able to make an interest payment due on bonds this week. Market volatility underscores risks with Beijing’s debt-heavy development model, and has surfaced at a time when foreign investors in overseas-traded technology shares such as Alibaba and education companies such as New Oriental have been hit with losses as authorities switch domestic policy priorities.
“From housing to education to financial services, China is in the process of forcefully retooling aspects of the economy that the (Communist) Party believes have led to an unacceptable divide in incomes and a dangerous decline in birth rates,” says Drew Bernstein, a China accounting expert and co-chair of MBP in New York. “Investors who are caught on the wrong side of these rapid gyrations are left smarting.”
What’s next with Evergrande and bailouts of similar China businesses? I exchanged by email with Bernstein today to learn more. MBP audits and advises Asian companies. Excerpts follow.
Flannery: Why is China Evergrande important?
Bernstein: A year ago, China Evergrande was famous for being the second largest property developer in China, with projects in more than 170 different cities. Today, it is famous for being the most indebted real estate company in the world, with more than $300 billion in debt, equivalent to 2% of China’s annual GDP. Evergrande’s tentacles reach deep into China’s real estate and banking systems, owing money to Chinese banks, domestic bondholders, foreign bondholders, suppliers and contractors, and local governments. And as Evergrande’s cash crunch grew more dire, it got creative selling high yield “wealth management” products to investors including Evergrande property owners and many of its 200,000 employees. Evergrande, in short, owes money to almost everyone. And despite engaging in a fire sale of a range of its assets, Evergrande appears to have dim prospects of paying it back in a timely manner.
Aside from its sheer size, Evergrande is important because it highlights China’s dependence on real estate development to power growth in its economy and how this has led to unsustainable rise in housing prices and debt levels.
Flannery: What does Evergrande tell us about China’s broader real estate market?
Bernstein: In China, many people invest in apartments as a speculative store of value, even if they have no intention of living in them or renting them out. The land sales associated with new developments are also a major source of revenue for local
governments and the whole cycle has been lubricated by ample lending by state-owned banks that often have close ties with government officials. Real estate and associated industries accounts for as much of 25% of China’s GDP, giving it an outsized impact on both economic growth and the health of the financial system.
China’s government is acutely aware of the risks associated with runaway development and taken active steps to slow the growth in debt and make housing more affordable. It implemented “red lines” last year as to the amount of leverage that developers could take on and Xi Jinping has repeatedly emphasized that housing should be “built to be inhabited, not for speculation.” In fact, the reforms that the government took to reign in housing speculation are what likely surfaced the underlying weakness of the Evergrande empire.
Flannery: Is this China’s “Lehman moment” that sets off a broader crisis?
Bernstein: Investors who are expecting a rapid series of implosions like the global financial crisis are likely to be disappointed. For one thing, China’s regulators are diligent students of how that crisis unfolded and have maintained robust capital controls and a captive state-owned-banking system to reduce the risk of institutional panic. China Evergrande will probably engage in a process of orderly default negotiated among its domestic creditors under the watchful eye of the government.
Analysts are now trying to sort out to what extent the company may be a bellwether of more widespread disease among China’s other large property development companies and banks. If additional reorganizations and write-downs become necessary, we can expect policy makers to seek to grind it out over time rather than engage in shock therapy.
Flannery: Who wins and who loses as Evergrande gets unwound?
Bernstein: If this drama were unfolding in America there would be a rush to bankruptcy court where high-priced lawyers would help creditors jockey for position as the assets of Evergrande were sold off. The chances of various creditors collecting what they are owed would be determined by the seniority of their debt and what collateralizes it. The winners and losers in this case are likely to ultimately reflect the bedrock priorities of the Chinese government. Social stability is paramount, meaning that anything that might spark unrest or appear to privilege wealthy private investors or foreigners while wiping out the savings of average Chinese citizens is off the table. Equally important is avoiding any step that destabilizes the banking system by setting off a chain reaction of insolvencies. If this means bailing out large, state-owned banks, then the government will likely find a way to make that happen.
Evergrande indicated that it will somehow make a bond payment due to domestic investors on September 23
rd, while making no mention of the coupon due on foreign bonds, which may be an indicator of the differential treatment to be meted out to different classes of creditors.
Flannery: What lessons should investors take away from the Evergrande affair?
Bernstein: First, China is actively and forcefully attempting to shift its economic model away from a reliance on debt and speculative construction towards more sustainable and high-quality growth. These policy moves, while necessary, can have sudden, unpredictable consequences for the companies that grew rich under the old model of borrowing, selling flats, and pouring concrete.
Second, when there is a conflict between the (Communist) Party’s social goals and the interests of the corporate sector, corporations will be sacrificed every time. From housing to education to financial services, China is in the process of forcefully retooling aspects of the economy that the Party believes have led to an unacceptable divide in incomes and a dangerous decline in birth rates. Investors who are caught on the wrong side of these rapid gyrations are left smarting.
Third, in China no one is too big to fail. However, if the company strongly affects the key pillars of the Made in China 2025 plan and/or needs to be involved in the solution, there will likely be a way to survive. As we see more unicorns at the super scale level, we can expect more ripple effects in the local and global markets.
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warc | 202143 | Note: This article was written by Ted Schlein of Kleiner Perkins, an investor of FullStory. It originally appeared in TechCrunch . “Know your customer” is one of the foundational concepts of business. In the digital age, companies have learned much about their customers by forming individual profiles from third-party cookies, social content, purchased demographics and more. But in the face of growing demands for privacy, businesses have the opportunity to overhaul their relationship with customer data to focus solely on first-party data and patterns of behavior.
Companies have employed digital analytics, advertising and marketing solutions to track customers and connect their behaviors across touch points. This enabled the creation of data profiles, which have been leveraged to deliver personalized experiences that resonate through relevance and context.
Expect more scrutiny around privacy
Now, however, this practice of profiling and identifying customers is increasingly coming under scrutiny. Regulators are adopting new data and consumer privacy legislation, most recently seen with the Colorado Privacy Act. Moreover, Apple’s privacy implementations in iOS 14.8 and iOS 15 have been adopted by an estimated 96% of users, who have opted to stop apps from tracking their activity for ad targeting. And Google has announced it will no longer support third-party cookies and will stop tracking on an individual basis altogether through its Chrome browser.
While these developments threaten to upend how digital marketing is performed today, they signal a necessary, and effective, shift in the ways brands will understand their customers in the future. Prioritizing individual profiles is far from the fastest or most effective way to understand and address customers’ intentions, needs and struggles. Brands don’t need to know who; they need to know what and why.
Thanks to rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), companies can process and interpret first-party data in real time and develop actionable behavioral intelligence.
Pattern analysis as a way forward
The security industry, which I’ve been involved in for 35 years, provides a template for the path forward. Historically, security professionals have sought to pinpoint individuals’ signatures in order to identify, thwart or at least prosecute bad actors. However, the last few years have marked the rise of some incredibly promising companies and approaches that leverage patterns of signals to proactively surface and stop threats before they happen.
Similarly, when it comes to surfacing threats and opportunities for digital business, companies can leverage Digital Experience Intelligence (DXI) gleaned from behavioral patterns and context across massive behavioral datasets. These DXI platforms can layer ML and AI onto complete, retroactive behavioral and session data to generate immediate, rich insights.
Real-time analysis can help companies identify patterns of behavior to understand how customers engage, and why—all while protecting their privacy. Based on these insights, businesses can provide better products, services and experiences through:
New insights and opportunities
Behavioral analysis can be used to cluster users who take similar types of actions and target them more intelligently, while also discovering patterns that can lead to new revenue opportunities.
For instance, a large home improvement retailer used data surfaced through FullStory’s DXI platform to identify a spike in the sale of garage mats during the COVID-19 quarantine. Deeper analysis of behavioral patterns revealed that customers were also buying other materials and equipment consistent with building home gyms. Based on this insight, the company updated its merchandising and marketing strategies to capitalize on the trend.
Improved customer satisfaction
Companies no longer need a trove of personally identifiable information to offer great digital experiences, or to detect flaws in subpar ones. Rather than waiting for a call center complaint or negative survey feedback, businesses can proactively detect and take fast action on frustration signals such as “rage clicks” or repeated page reloads that occur when visitors don’t see an expected change.
Pinching and zooming behavior can indicate that user experiences need to be better tailored for mobile screen sizes, whereas content highlighting or deep scrolling lends new insights into key interactions.
Better security
By detecting patterns in anomalous behavior, DXI platforms can flag outliers as they occur, enabling companies to counter threats sooner. With aggregate behavioral data as a guide, businesses can pinpoint risks in advance and take preventive action against potential breaches or fraud attempts.
First-party data for the future
Companies that have long relied on digital profiling to better understand customers and drive business decisions have been stymied by recent developments to curb third-party cookies and tracking. But by harnessing the power of AI to process vast amounts of first-party data about behavior—not individuals—companies can know and serve their customers better than ever while protecting user privacy. | 5,304 | 2,436 | 2.17734 |
warc | 202143 | In QLD, setting up a pool fence is likewise thought about to be a legal requirement for swimming pool owners. In some cases, setting up pool fence on your own can be difficult.
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This is to prevent issues such as striking underground pipes and cables when setting up the brand-new fence. Tools that will be utilized in installation must consist of electric drill, post hole digger, screwdriver, pencil/chalk, gloves, string, measuring tape, level and concrete mix. When the important things pointed out above are all set, you can start with the installation.
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Determine where each post goes and mark it with chalk. Position the posts in the holes and fill it with concrete mix. Once the posts are fixed, attach the bracket over the end of the fence rail.
3. Make certain to check the spaces if they follow the QLD pool fencing requirements. You can stand the fence on wooden blocks to make certain that the spaces are repaired. 4. Do this for each side of the post. 1. Repair the hinges of eviction to the fence post.
You can likewise stand the gate on wooden blocks to ensure that the height and gaps are correct. After that, fasten the gate to the fence post and connect the gate lock. Tidy the area and get rid of all wood blocks from the fence.
In QLD, the minimum pool fence height is 1200mm. install glass pool fence on pavers. Make sure that the spacing in between the bottom of the swimming pool fence and the ground need to disappear than 100mm. The spacing in between vertical bars should not be longer than 100mm. While for the horizontal bars, its gaps need to be 900mm.
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This is to avoid your kids from getting in the pool by methods of possible hand holds and foot holds. It is essential to choose a personal certifier who fully comprehended the compliance guidelines in QLD and offer much better service.
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Many of our clients pick to install their swimming pool fence themselves. By installing your own swimming pool fence you can conserve yourself some cash in setup expenses. We have actually produced an easy to follow installation guide to make and just a couple of tools are needed for the job. It is essential that you follow the directions carefully as an improperly set up fence might fail a Swimming pool Safety Certificate assessment.
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warc | 202143 | 4.0 Introduction
Safety has been defined by the International Standards Organisation as ‘a state of freedom from unacceptable risks of personal harm’. This recognises that no activity is absolutely safe or free from risk. No building can be absolutely safe and some risk of harm to users may exist in every building. Building standards seek to limit risk to an acceptable level by identifying hazards in and around buildings that can be addressed through the Building (Scotland) Regulations.
Deaths and serious injury to people in and around buildings occur in significant numbers from accidents involving falls, collisions, entrapment, scalding, electrocution or malfunction of fittings. Designers need to consider carefully all aspects of design to minimise risks inherent in any building.
Safety - good practice - not all issues relating to good practice are covered in this Technical Handbook. Publications by organisations including the Health and Safety Executive http://www.hse.gov.uk/ and the Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) http://www.rospa.com/ offer further information relevant safety of occupants of, and visitors to, buildings. Accessibility - buildings should be designed to address safety and the welfare and convenience of building users. An inclusive environment is one within which everyone, regardless of age, disability or circumstance, can make use of facilities safely, conveniently and without assistance to the best of their ability. In this respect, other legislation also has a bearing on access in buildings. The Equality Act 2010 came into force on 1 October 2010. The Act simplified and strengthened over 116 separate pieces of legislation (including the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and Disability Equality Duty 2006) into one single Act. Combined, they provide a legal framework to protect the rights of individuals and advance equality of opportunity for all.
It has a much wider remit than the building regulations, applying as it does to owners and operators of all buildings, new and existing, that lie within its scope. To assist parties who have a duty under this Act to familiarise themselves with its requirements, the Equality and Human Rights Commission has produced a range of guidance literature. Designers, clients and developers should consider the duties imposed under the Equality Act and are recommended to study the legislation and guidance.
With respect to providing suitable access and facilities for people with a disability, consideration should be given to equality requirements including:
Equality law recognises that bringing about equality for disabled people may mean changing the way in which services are delivered, providing extra equipment and/or the removal of physical barriers. This is the ‘duty to make reasonable adjustments’.
The duty to make reasonable adjustments aims to make sure that a disabled person can use an organisation’s services as close as it is reasonably possible to the standard usually offered to non-disabled people.
If an organisation providing goods, facilities or services to the public or carrying out public functions, or running an association identifies barriers to disabled people in how it does things, it must consider making adjustments. If those adjustments are reasonable for that organisation to make, then it must make them.
The duty is ‘anticipatory’. An organisation cannot wait until a disabled person wants to use its services, but must think in advance (and on an ongoing basis) about what disabled people might reasonably need.
Access statements - many designers and developers are familiar with the use of an access statement as a means of assisting in the delivery of more inclusive buildings. This records how access issues have been considered and developed from project inception, through all stages of development, to the operation and management of a building.
Where design proposals vary from guidance within this Handbook or, in the case of a conversion where a standard is to be met as far as is reasonably practicable, relevant information extracted from a project access statement may assist in determining compliance.
The intention of this section is to give recommendations for the design of buildings that will ensure access and usability and reduce the risk of accident. The standards within this section:
ensure accessibility to and within buildings and that areas presenting risk through access are correctly guarded, and
reduce the incidence of slips, trips and falls, particularly for those users most at risk, and
ensure that electrical installations are safe in terms of the hazards likely to arise from defective installations, namely fire and loss of life or injury from electric shock or burns, and
prevent the creation of dangerous obstructions, ensure that glazing can be cleaned and operated safely and to reduce the risk of injury caused by collision with glazing or unsafe access to, and on, roofs, and
safely locate hot water and steam vent pipe outlets, and minimise the risk of explosion through malfunction of unvented hot water storage systems and prevent scalding by hot water from sanitary fittings, and
ensure the appropriate location and construction of storage tanks for liquefied petroleum gas.
The following is a summary of the main change that has been introduced since 1 October 2015.
Standard 4.14- Introduction of a new standard and supporting guidance covering the provision of in-building physical infrastructure to facilitate the installation of high-speed electronic communications networks. Appendix A -Additional defined terms added. Most of these new terms are as defined within Article 2 of EU Directive 2014/61/EU.
Listed below are some pieces of legislation that may be relevant and/or helpful to those using the guidance in this particular section.
The Equality Act 2010 sets out measures intended to end discrimination against people with disabilities in the areas of employment, access to goods, facilities and services, in the management, buying or renting of land or property, in education and in public transport.
The Workplace, (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 cover the key issues for inspection and enforcement by local authorities on matters relating to the physical characteristics of the workplace such as temperature, lighting, cleanliness and sanitary conveniences.
The Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002 defines the duties of any party supplying electricity to premises with regard to matters such as supply, equipment, protection and provision of earthing.
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 defines the duties of an employer to ensure and maintain a safe working environment with respect to any electrical installation within a building.
The Gas Safety (Installations and Use) Regulations 1998 require that any person who installs, services, maintains, removes, or repairs gas fittings must be competent. It covers not only materials, workmanship, safety precautions and testing of gas fittings but also the safe installation of all aspects of gas-fired combustion appliance installations.
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 apply to all work at height where there is a risk of a fall liable to cause personal injury. They place duties on employers, the self-employed, and any person who controls the work of others, such as facilities managers or building owners who may contract others to work at height.
Scottish Ministers can, under Section 7 of the Building (Scotland) Act 2003, approve schemes for the certification of design or construction for compliance with the mandatory functional standards. Such schemes are approved on the basis that the procedures adopted by the scheme will take account of the need to co-ordinate the work of various designers and specialist contractors. Individuals approved to provide certification services under the scheme are assessed to ensure that they have the qualifications, skills and experience required to certify compliance for the work covered by the scope of the scheme. Checking procedures adopted by Approved Certifiers will deliver design or installation reliability in accordance with legislation.
The certification of construction (electrical installations to BS 7671) scheme has been approved by Scottish Ministers to confirm compliance with relevant standards in Section 4 http://www.scotland.gov.uk/topics/built-environment/building/building-standards. | 8,526 | 3,645 | 2.339095 |
warc | 202143 | A former Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel, Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, has challenged the youth to be bold and assertive in contributing to the country’s development.
“The youth are not supposed to follow the path of the old. In many countries, they are departing from the old ways of their fathers — corruption, nepotism, cronyism, vindictiveness, greed and selfishness — and creating a new generational path into the future,” he said.
Dr Chambas also urged the youth to be more responsible and accountable than the generation before them to actualise the dreams their predecessors and fathers could not attain.
He was speaking at the 12th MTN Pulse Transform Africa Conference and Role Model Awards in Accra last Friday.
The event was organised by the Young Professionals and Youth Coalition (YPYC), a youth-oriented non-governmental organisation (NGO), on the theme: “Transforming Africa: The role of African young leader”.
Inclusion
Dr Chambas also called for the inclusion of the youth at all levels of the national development agenda, saying decision-making should not be the preserve of the top echelons of political authority.
According to him, some people erroneously assumed that the directive principles of state policy, as contained in the 1992 Constitution, which is unequivocal on youth inclusion and engagement in the overall national development architecture, meant the youth must necessarily occupy top political positions.
“Conversely, it does not also mean that the youth cannot or should be excluded,” he added.
Dr Chambas said the world was replete with youthful leaders who had shrugged off counter arguments on their competencies to emerge as role models. These are the good examples the African young leader must emulate,” he added.
He said the continent was begging for transformational leadership and responsible citizenship now more than at any time in history.
He said after decades of efforts to lift the continent out of poverty, diseases, conflicts, corruption and despondency, the situation remained same across the region.
On the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Dr Chambas advised the youth to take advantage of the initiative to enhance their capability to create more businesses and jobs for improved livelihood.
He commended the YPYC for the good work it was doing to empower African youth to develop their potential.
Governing architecture
The Founder and President of the YPYC, Mr Andy Osei Okrah, said the role of the young African leader would come alive if the governing architecture and social contract were woven around the primary interest of the youth.
He claimed that the enormity of challenges confronting the young African leader created fear and panic among government functionaries.
“But this could be contained if the young African is given the needed leadership training and human capital investment,” he said.
For his part, the Chairman of the YPYC, Dr Emmanuel Adu Sarkodee, urged the youth to provide transformational solutions for issues hampering development.
Awards were presented to deserving individuals, with Dr Chambas receiving the Africa Role Model Lifetime Achievement Award. | 3,306 | 1,611 | 2.052142 |
warc | 202143 | Why analysts see downsides for Nvidia despite current bullishness
While Wall Street has overwhelmingly rated Nvidia a 'buy', a lower share price target of US$420 indicates that the stock is currently in overbought territory.
Nvidia is now the most valuable US chipmaker
Nvidia’s share price has rallied over 30% since the start of June 2020, with investors keeping bullish on the stock even amid concerns of a global recession.
A month later, the gaming-focused graphics processing unit (GPU) producer was even able to overtake Intel for the first time to become the most valuable US semiconductor company (and third globally) by market capitalisation.
Nvidia’s share price also topped the US$400 mark for the first time that month. More rallies followed after, taking price to a current all-time high of US$468 per share and market cap to US$285 billion.
Analysts said the stock’s steady rise in the last few months can be attributed to two main factors – solid fundamentals and a strong outlook.
Despite disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the company was able to post strong revenue and earnings performance in the first quarter of its 2021 financial year. The company’s adjusted revenues of US$3.08 billion, for instance, outdid Zacks Equity Research’s consensus estimate by 2.8% and rose 38.7% year-on-year.
Growth opportunities provided by Nvidia’s expanding data centre and gaming business segments, are also proving to be major catalysts of the company’s latest share price rally.
Data centre revenue grew to approximately US$3 billion in the 2020 fiscal year, up from US$317 million in 2015. With more businesses moving to cloud solutions, demand for data centres – which in turn is driving demand for GPUs are expected to increase even more.
Wall Street foresees 10% downside for Nvidia stock
Across the board, Nvidia currently has consensus rating of ’buy’ and 12-month share price target of US$420.84 from 42 Wall Street brokers, based on Bloomberg data. The price target represents a downside of 10% from the last traded price of US$462.56.
On a technical basis, IG senior market analyst Shaun Murison wrote that while the share price of Nvidia continues to trade in an upward channel, the stochastic view is giving a ‘short-term overbought indication’.
However, he added that when using these signals in conjunction with each other (trend and overbought), the optimal scenario would be for traders to look for long entry into any potential short-term weakness.
‘A confluence of both horizontal and trend line support at around 428, might be considered the preferred level to look for this long entry, while a move below the low at 390, would instead suggest the failure of the bullish assumptions. Channel resistance at 510 becomes a longer term upside target, provided the uptrend remains in place,’ Murison wrote.
In terms of specific price estimates, Mizuho Securities USA’s equity researchers previously reiterated their share price target for Nvidia at US$400 a share.
Their share price case for Nvidia is predicated on strong GPU demand, as well as an expectation for a strong second half of fiscal 2021 thanks to new product launches and the firm’s continued strong position within the gaming and artificial intelligence (data centre) sectors.
On the flipside, Deutsche Bank analysts were more conservative in their estimates, reiterating a price target of US$315 for Nvidia in a 31 July 2020 report.
The brokers had written that although Nvidia’s potential acquisition of the Softbank-owned chip designer ARM could prove ‘financially viable’, the ‘financial implications for NVDA are difficult to discern as ARM's financials are not as clear as they were when ARM was public’.
Analysts say Nvidia's sales could burgeon 41% in Q2
Analysts polled by Bloomberg have given a mean adjusted non-GAAP earning per share (EPS) estimate of US$1.974 per share against expected revenues of US$3.655 billion for the semiconductor giant’s Q2.
The projected revenue represents a 41% year-on-year increase from Q2 2019.
Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Marina Girgis estimated that Q2 sales may come in at US$3.7 billion for the quarter, with EPS at US$2.14 a share. They theorised that Nvidia remains a long-term organic growth story in semiconductors, with its data centre and gaming portfolios expected to keep gaining.
Nvidia itself foresees Q2 2021 revenue of $3.65 billion, plus or minus 2%. Of this number, it expects Mellanox – which it officially acquired in April 2020 for US$7 billion – to contribute low-teens percentage of combined second quarter revenue.
The company also forecasted that GAAP and non-GAAP gross margins are likely to be 58.6% and 66% respectively, plus or minus 50 basis points.
For existing shareholders, it is probably also worth noting that the company’s reported revenue and EPS have surpassed consensus projections for the last six straight quarters, starting from Q4 of FY2019.
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warc | 202143 | School supplies have been purchased and fall is in the air, both clear signs that summer is coming to an end. I’m not nearly as confident, however, that the self-storage run up in valuation is over. In the last 20 years, I’ve never seen market fundamentals so strong, and the current market is unique for many reasons.
For starters, treasury-bond rates have stayed low, driving down already record-low mortgage rates and making access to capital very fluid. Further, new demand that was created during the pandemic is seemingly here to stay, driving occupancies to record-high levels. We’ve also seen new development continue to slow nationwide, and forecasters say new construction will be impacted for the next few years. This is due in part to increasingly long entitlement and approval processes as well as rapidly rising construction costs. This truly might be a buy high, sell higher self-storage market!
In response to these conditions, self-storage buyers often want to find embedded value, or underperforming assets. These types of deals can be difficult to find, but if you dig deep and take the necessary action to create value, you’ll be rewarded. Following are some observations that’ll help you find these value-add opportunities in today’s market.
Recently Oversupplied Markets
We’re starting to see self-storage operating fundamentals firm up in markets that experienced a lot of new development in the last 12 to 36 months. Buyers have shied away from these areas over the last few years, so now may be the time to act. Most of these markets have continued to enjoy strong population and job growth, which has allowed rental velocity to remain strong. In most cases, we’ve started to see rates rebound quickly.
Average street rates on 10-by-10 units are up 10.6% and 12.7% for non-climate and climate-controlled units, respectively, with some markets experiencing increases of more than 20%, according to self-storage data-services platform Yardi Matrix. As a result, we’re seeing meaningful value created in several markets that have been widely overlooked the last few years due to oversupply, such as Austin, Texas; Denver, Colorado; and Portland, Oregon, to name a few.
The reality is these markets weren’t oversupplied; there was just a glut of new product that hit the market at the same time and needed to be absorbed. A careful study of existing supply and pending development in a specific trade area should be completed to ensure projects aren’t at risk. It’s worth noting, however, that we’re continuing to see many pockets of opportunity in markets that have been traditionally thought of as saturated.
Secondary Markets
A significant number of self-storage capital providers are now making investments in secondary markets, which continue to perform well for a variety of reasons. Yields in primary markets have gotten very thin, while quality third-party management is now available in these rising secondary markets. There’s also been meaningful population migration during the pandemic, and most of these secondary areas have experienced significantly less new development.
Secondary markets have always been difficult to define, though they should have a population of at least 200,000, be within a two- to three-hour drive of a top 50 Metropolitan Statistical Area, and have daily/weekly commercial airline service. The job market should be growing alongside increasing population figures.
It’s clear these markets are of interest to many well-capitalized buyers, but everyone needs to keep perspective. Valuations will be adjusted for the added risk of being in a smaller area. In strong secondary markets, acquisition capitalization rates are 10 to 75 basis points higher than in major markets. You may also need to dig deeper into your operational review of assets in these areas because the lack of sophisticated operators has left a lot of low-hanging fruit and embedded value in the current tenant base.
Still, self-storage investors can capitalize on this embedded value by carefully managing rental rates to bring them up to market levels and leveraging technological advancements in revenue management and facility marketing. Don’t be afraid to look in less-traditional markets to find these under-managed deals, as there can be significant upside.
Lease-Up Deals
Lease-up deals are also gaining traction, as there’s meaningful value to be created by stabilizing discounted rental rates. During the current building cycle, the profile of the typical self-storage developer is significantly different than in the past because our industry has attracted builders from other real estate classes such as apartments, office, retail, etc. In many cases, these folks are new to self-storage and don’t understand the operational nuances of the business (pricing, lease terms, tenant rollover, expenses, etc.). They also aren’t accustomed to the historically long lease-up and stabilization timeframes of the sector (three to five years).
Similarly, developers who started to build early in the cycle enjoyed hyper-absorption and unrealistic pricing power from 2012 to 2016, and this experience has set their expectations artificially high. As a result, there was a glut of new self-storge properties developed from 2015 to 2019, with many projects just now starting to show signs of stabilization. For the first time in several years, these operators are enjoying rental-rate increases, which we anticipate will continue for the next several years.
These market conditions have created buying opportunities for investors who have a better operational understanding of the self-storage business model. For example, there are facilities for sale that are 25% to 75% occupied and have been in lease-up for two to four years. Many of these are in major markets that have experienced a large amount of new supply delivered in the last one to three years.
Those interested in acquiring need to take a long look at these late-lease-up investments because the buyer pool and pricing have increased for these assets. Still, for the long term, these new, well-constructed, mostly multi-story assets tend to be very well-located in top markets. In the next one to five years, we’ll undoubtedly continue to see pricing power swing back to the owners, and these class-A assets will perform at a very high level.
Today’s self-storage real estate market requires buyers seeking value to look harder and further down the road. That said, if you’re willing to do the work and set your investment horizons at a realistic level, you can still find acquisitions that’ll provide value-add opportunities and above-average returns. Remember, this is a buy high and sell higher market!
Ben Vestal is president of the Argus Self Storage Advisors, a national network of real estate brokers who specialize in self-storage. Argus provides brokerage, consulting and marketing services to buyers and sellers via an extensive marketing platform for self-storage properties. Property listings and informational resources can be found at. For more information, call 800.55.STORE; email bvestal@argus-realestate.com. | 7,253 | 3,263 | 2.222801 |
warc | 202143 | Quarry process stone—also known as crusher run—is another good option for the top level of a driveway or walkway.. Composed of a blend of smaller crushed stone and stone dust, crusher run ...Learn More
Crusher dust is a common by-product of mining and quarrying. With fine particles like soft sand , crusher dust can be used as a cost-effective filling and packing material around water tanks; blended with natural sands to improve concrete shrinkage and water demand; and as a material to back-fill trenches with.Learn More
How to compact sand, dirt and crusher dust in preparation · Compacting pavers after laying. Once you have laid your pavers neatly on top of your compacted material, whether it is sand or crusher dust, we recommend you go over the top of your pavers once more with a small compaction plate.Learn More
Crushing of boulders lead to production of large quantity of dust, which tends to float in air and spread in the vicinity of the stone crusher. Inhalation of the fine dust is dangerous to health.Learn More
Screeding the sand for the base of your pavers is one of the most important steps to ensuring level and solid pavers! ...Learn More
Crusher dust is a fine material formed during the process of comminution of rock into crushed stone or crushed sand. This dust is composed by particles which pass 75 μm BS sieve.Learn More
2014/11/9 · When I asked a landscaper to complete this task, he claims that compacting the crusher dust on top will cause the sewer pipe to crack. It is my understanding that old terracotta pipes are laid about 600mm below surface.Learn More
How is Crusher Run Laid Out & Compacted? Once the subgrade has been cut, compacted, and formed, the crusher run is spread out with a bobcat or skidsteer. After four inches of crusher run is laid out, both the skidsteer and a jumping jack are used to compact the crusher run to create a firm sub-base for the concrete to be poured.Learn More
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Crushed Fines Crushed Fines and also known as Quarry Dust, is a form of fractured gravel chips and fine dust used to solidify the base under patios and walkways. The Sub-Base is laid above the ABC or Sub-Grade at 1″ to 2″ inches on light weight traffic areas like pathways and paver patios.Learn More
2011/2/27 · I've only ever used well compacted crusher dust and made sure the area under the pavers is well drained. This should be the case no matter what you lay the pavers on, except if you lay them on concrete. The local council laid hundreds of m2 on the stuff. After 14Learn More
It is common practice to spread a few inches of #67 Gravel top of Crusher Run Gravel or ABC previously laid down on roads, driveways and parking lots. The dust-filled Crusher Run Gravel or ABC layer packs in dense and hard to resist erosion from weather and traffic while the top layer of #67 Gravel sits clean and pretty on the surface, letting the water through to the tougher layer of Crusher ...Learn More
Regardless of the materials you choose, the ground must be compacted before laying the concrete or crusher dust, and the base must be carefully laid and finished to ensure it is flat and level. Given the importance of the finished base, it may be worth considering getting help from someone experienced in concreting to ensure you get the base right.Learn More
The fines, when laid to a depth of 4 to 5 inches, should bind to each other in a consolidated slab which is porous yet resistant to water falling on the surface. Particle size for crusher fines on trails should be 3/8" minus. Fines from granite or other suitable hard stone works best.Learn More | 3,849 | 1,809 | 2.127695 |
warc | 202143 | THELike many writers, Charlotte Wood is obsessed with descriptions of the work routines of other artists. Are they following the rules? Do they break them? Are they hiding their work in progress or leaving everything lying around in its unfinished, unpolished glory for everyone to see?
In her latest book, The Luminous Solution: Creativity, Resilience and the Inner Life, the award-winning author explores all manner of creative impulses and processes in a collection of essays that, all added up, seek to answer the overarching question: what is a rich inner life?
Basically, Wood says, it’s certainly not just the prerogative of the arts. “The joys, fears, and deep self-discoveries of creativity – thinking or building anything that wasn’t there before, any imaginative exploration or attempted invention – I think it’s every birthright. no one on this Earth. “
Wood is a writer at the height of her power, and this collection of essays – drawn from previously published works or speeches – comes together to add more to its parts.
The Luminous Solution is a term taken from a summary of the creative process of American author Janet Burroway: grumpy struggle, despair, the luminous solution that appears in bed or in the bath, joyful work; repeat, repeat, repeat.
The author of nine books, Wood draws on her experience, her doctoral studies, her deep curiosity for the inner creative lives of artists, and her analysis of frequent encounters with a group of other writers to identify nine different types of creative thinking.
She presents them in The Luminous Solution, not so much as an order or set of commands, but as a touchstone for those who find themselves facing a blank canvas or page, or stuck somewhere in the process. The great mystery and the purity of artistic creation are in no way compromised.
Otherwise, Wood writes about how to nurture the inner life, the need for humor, the power of aging, how actively changing your mood can affect the way you work (and his own experiences at work). this topic), and why purposely looking for problems and the problem is an important part of the creative process.
More fundamentally, Wood honors the force of nature in her creative life and her psyche, and here we remember her talent as a writer as she takes us to her garden, to the bush and the ocean and to the smallest of things. details and majesty of the natural world.
Numerous essays refer to Stella de Wood’s award-winning novel The Natural Way of Things, and everything she has learned from her writing. But not only: everything she has learned from what she calls the “vast, delicate but strong safety net” unwittingly created by the writers and artists who have shaped her work. The Luminous Solution is a response, his own generous contribution – “a thread of a similar network for other people straying into their own creative new ground”. | 2,952 | 1,470 | 2.008163 |
warc | 202143 | Purification & filtration Specific applications: filter elements for liquids and gases. Companies that make filter elements for liquids and gases face a multitude of different requirements that their products must meet, depending on the application involved. Oil filters have to be chemical- resistant, for example, while carbon filters used in water treatment must satisfy stringent food safety requirements. This is another sector where a clear shift is noticeable from metal to plastic.
Preferably, plastic parts must outperform their metal predecessors when it comes to dimensional stability, chemical resistance and the ability to withstand highly fluctuating temperatures. KIK knows the requirements and the conditions under which these parts must operate. We provide not only suitable parts, but also useful recommendations in the development phase. | 859 | 474 | 1.812236 |
warc | 202143 | The PG Cert – a hidden gem
Anish Gurung [pictured below], Advance Medical Training Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) participant, tells us why he believes the training is a hidden gem for doctors and qualifying science faculty students.
Why did you choose the PG Cert?
I chose the PG Cert because it is aimed at doctors and other science-faculty students who want to advance their careers by improving their research and evidence-based evaluation skills in clinical practice and leadership. I believe this course will serve as a useful steppingstone into the next point of my career.
This course can also help doctors who find themselves working in a new culture, language, or are new to the United Kingdom. I also think the course is manageable for those like me who have family responsibilities and commitments outside work.
How is the course organised and delivered?
The PG Cert is split into three modules totaling 60 credits. There are two compulsory modules you take in research skills and clinical leadership, totaling 30 credits. The third module required is worth 30 credits, in any of the following eight specialties of your choice:
addiction studies; affective disorders; children’s health; clinical neuroscience; development psychology and psychopathology; haematology; neuroscience; women and children's health.
It is useful to note that one credit usually equals ten hours of work.
The two compulsory modules research skills and clinical leadership are delivered entirely online. Participants are also be expected to conduct their own research as a part of completing the course.
I chose to study women and children's health which provided me with a unique perspective on the topic. Prof Rachel Tribe, Professor of Maternal and Perinatal Science, King’s College London and Dr Kim Jonas, lecturer in women's health, King’s College London, and many others, taught individual subjects, such as, placental and Fetal physiology and preconception health, and I learned a lot from them.
Even though we had to complete the majority of the course online due to COVID-19, King's College London’s cutting-edge technology made us feel like we were in a classroom when we were actually in the comfort of our own homes.
What are the key benefits of the PG Cert for you?
For me, there are a number of benefits of studying the PG Cert:
Participants can choose from eight different specialties, as mentioned above, and work alongside Master’s students enrolled in these fields. The programme offers a variety of start dates, including January and September; it can be completed full-time in one year or part-time in two years, and half of the modules (in research skills and clinical leadership) can be completed fully online. King's College London Business School, a leading management teaching institution in London, and its NHS Partner Trusts offer the clinical leadership module. The teaching, which is led by internationally renowned scholars and physicians, addresses current concerns, and focuses on transforming findings into better health results both locally and globally. Participants have access to the most cutting-edge technology housed in the King's Health Partners’ NHS hospitals. Participants interested in a career in clinical trials, research, or leadership will benefit from the course. How has the PG Cert helped your career path and what are your plans next?
The PG Cert has helped my career path by stimulating my intellectual skills by:
Critically analysing and evaluating scientific literature in women and children’s health. Writing original pieces that clarify, study, and analyse primary research literature, as well as using assessments to generate academic ideas and hypotheses. Understanding research governance and demonstrating adherence to research regulations. Understanding and applying statistical analysis and research design concepts in scientific and clinical studies. Recognising and appreciating the need for ethical principles and professional codes of ethics in research investigations. Contributing to the synthesis and design of possible theories and experiments, it helped me think critically about my own work/research. Using subject knowledge and understanding to investigate and solve problems that are both common and unfamiliar. Using a critical understanding of the relevant contexts to collect, interpret, and analyse data. Understanding and improving clinical leadership skills by cultivating self-knowledge: awareness of one's own beliefs, ideals, and assumptions, as well as the ability to learn from experiences.
Looking back, this course has provided me with a great deal of knowledge. It has helped me understand various forms of medical and scientific journals, of which I had no prior knowledge.
I also had not previously realised what you are required to look for, with a microscopic view, while reading articles, journals and papers, and the importance of analysis, evaluation and comprehension. After reading several related review papers and critically writing about them, I learned how to write a critical essay on a medical specialty subject. I also learnt to come prepared with many ideas to course sessions and to be able to explore the subject in depth with the help of a tutor.
I had never given a journal club presentation on original research topic before. This experience helped me improve my communication, presentation, confidence, and even my understanding of how to use online technologies.
In particular, the clinical leadership module was an eye-opener. While we have medical and technological skills, we sometimes struggle in this area because we do not know how to act and conduct ourselves professionally and take the shared responsibility of leadership.
Furthermore, these are required techniques, characters, and are also part of the mandatory curriculum for doctors. International medical graduates will benefit from this course to gain a better understanding of the NHS, in a way that they will not have learnt from their medical books.
My plan is to work as a junior doctor in the United Kingdom. This course will also open up possibilities for a future in clinical trials, science, or leadership.
What would you say to someone interested in taking the course?
I would strongly advise doctors and other qualifying science faculty students to take this course if they want to pursue further studies in clinical trials, research, or leadership. In three words, this course is "short and sweet", both financially and in terms of flexibility, (it is extremely compatible for people with family commitments, for example).
Acknowledgements: Prof. R. Tribe, Dr K. Jonas, Dr A. Markiv, Dr A. Budjanovcanin, P. Lia, Dr. L. Story, J. Nash, Dr. P. Washer, Prof. A. Greenough, Emily, I. Al-Sharabi, Anya, Zhuldyz, Colleagues and several other teachers who taught us on different subjects during the face-to-face module. For further information or to get involved: Your Personal Tutor, King’s Library, King’s College London Student Union, King’s Academic Skills for Learning, Team Leaders in your cohort or class, Student Services online, King’s e-learning, #LifeAtKings on Instagram, King’s sport, King’s societies, Careers and Employability service, Student Volunteering, Student media, Campaign groups, Disability support and advisors, London Travel discounts for students, Budget advice, Student advice and International Student support service, and many other.
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warc | 202143 | When it comes to marketing a business online, search is the deal-breaker. Your business has to be visible in search in order to grow its online customer base in any significant way.
The frustrating thing about search, from a small business perspective, is that it can be extremely expensive to get a front-page listing. Given the amount of competition in any given industry, the exercise of optimizing a website to appear more relevant than competitors (known as SEO, or search engine optimization) will either cost you a lot of time or a lot of money.
This is why search engine marketing, or SEM, is such an important part of conducting business online. Distinct from SEO, SEM services like Google’s AdWords, or Bing’s Microsoft adCenter, give business owners the option to buy a spot next to search results for terms that are relevant to their products or services. The effect that this kind of placement can have on sales is potentially quite powerful.
“The key thing with SEM is that these are people that are actually already looking for your products and services,” says Scott Evans, partner at Gorilla SEO. “It’s not like traditional advertising where you’re trying to create demand. These are people that are actually looking for your business. So you’ve got to remember that they’re further along in the purchase process – they’re closer to buying than what someone might be if they’re seeing a TV advertisement.”
Other than putting your brand in front of people already looking to buy, the real appeal of SEM is the control that it gives the owner of the business over how their business appears in search. If you don’t have the money required to compete in natural results, you can set a budget for your ads. Once the budget is met, they’ll stop displaying and costing you money.
“AdWords is very scalable,” says Gorilla SEO’s Evans. “You can start with a conservative budget, and then test the water, and scale it up as results start to go come in.”
The catch is that SEM can be both costly and very competitive, and these two things are, of course, related. If an online shoe accessory store wanted to buy an ad in Google searches for ‘Kiwi black shoe polish, it would need to bid for placement next to that phrase. The highest bidder typically gets the best spot but then pays the amount bid every time a searcher clicks on their ad.
“You pay on a click-by-click basis,” says Ashley McVey, senior digital strategist at Next Digital. “What that means is that for every user that visits your site from an ad in SEM, a cost is incurred.”
Don’t let this panic you – it’s rare that a click will end up costing more than $2. But clicks do add up, and this is why it’s important you know what you’re doing before you invest too much time and money into SEM. It can be a great way to get started with online marketing, but it can cost you a lot with a little gain if you’re not careful.
Why is SEM important?
Search is crucial to marketing a business online. If your operation can’t be found on Google and Bing, it’s going to struggle.
“Over 50% of all traffic online is actually from search engines,” says McVey. “Search needs to be a key consideration for any business, really, that is looking to acquire new customers or generate exposure and awareness for their brand.”
Of the two main approaches to search in online marketing, SEO is where the greater value lies. The organic, or natural, results that come up when a keyword is typed in are the pages that Google deems to be the most relevant to the searcher. This means that a first-page listing on Google lends an enormous weight of authority to that website. If your business can manage this for a couple of core keywords, it should receive enough traffic to sustain a healthy volume of sales and inquiries.
The flip side is that SEO takes a very long time to do, and if your industry is competitive, getting a good spot will likely involve you paying an online marketer more than you can reasonably afford.
It’s important to understand that there are two approaches to SEO. The first and most basic one isn’t competitive and basically involves structuring your site so search engines can index it more easily. The second approach aims to manipulate search engines to make a site seem more relevant than all of its competitors for particular terms. This takes a lot more time and is accordingly costly. The non-competitive approach to SEO should be viewed as a prerequisite for having any kind of web presence. It’s easy to do, particularly if you understand how it works before you design your site.
“There are the basics of SEO, which are making sure your site is as friendly to search engines as possible, making sure they can crawl and index the content there,” says McVey. “That’s the first step for every single company that’s building a new site, is to make sure that it is as referencable by the search engines as possible, so that you’re showing up in as many searches as possible for free.”
SEM is useful because it gives website owners a way of getting their brand in search results almost instantly, instead of waiting around for SEO to take effect.
“SEM activity is a little lower hanging, in the sense that you see the results immediately,” continues McVey. “As soon as you say you’re prepared to pay for a certain amount of traffic, Google will display you, whereas with SEO there’s generally a delay in them recognizing the SEO friendliness of the site and displaying that site in search results.”
Keyword research
The first step with SEM is to think about the types of words and phrases customers are using to find businesses like yours. Look at how competitors are phrasing their ads in search, and consider how you’d go about finding the products your business sells if you were a customer.
Once you’ve outlined a handful of terms for each of your key products or categories, head to the Google AdWords Keyword Tool. This will give you a better indication of how people are actually searching for similar businesses and will show how competitive each of the keywords and phrases is. The more sought-after the keywords are, the higher you’ll have to bid to secure a place for them.
Going straight for the most desirable keywords in a competitive industry is likely to cost your business a hefty sum in the long term. Instead, it’s wiser to bid on a range of different keywords and see what works best.
“It can be quite expensive, but I think the key for anyone starting out is to cast a wide net to start with,” says Evans. “When you’re just starting out, you’re not sure where the results are going to come from, so you need to look at all of the keyword opportunities for yourself, and see where the results are coming from.”
It’s worth noting that the keywords you target using AdWords should be quite different from those targeted with SEO. SEO should aim to attract traffic for broader, more basic keywords that relate to your business. These are the types of keywords that are likely to be very expensive to bid for using SEM, but they’re also more likely to lead to a homepage or an about us page than to a conversion page for a product. For example, a white goods retailer might choose to target ‘cheap washing machine’ in their SEO strategy but go with ‘Samsung 7.5kg front loader’ in their SEM.
“Keyword selection for SEO is based on the same original principles, but, over time, the goal is to move the keywords that are costing you a lot in SEM and generating a lot of traffic, but not a lot of revenue, into an SEO strategy,” says Next Digital’s McVey. “Appearing in both places is the optimal position to be in. If it’s not yielding any results, immediately move it out of SEM.”
Account structure
Few companies are wealthy enough to pour money into an AdWords campaign just for the purpose of building traffic. Mega brands like Coca-Cola can afford to do this, but for small businesses, it’s best to use keywords to target specific products or categories, as these are more likely to result in a sale. The upside is that AdWords does allow you to micro-manage search campaigns.
“The advantage with SEM is you can really target your keywords and your ads to precise terms. Because you’re only paying 50c to a few dollars per click, you can start with a small budget and use trial and error,” says Evans.
This is where the AdWords account structure comes in handy. AdWords gives users the ability to structure their accounts according to the structure of their site. Provided your site is broken down into categories that contain groups of products, you can mirror this in AdWords, assigning specific keywords to each category, and then further keywords to each product group or to individual products.
“Best practice dictates that you set up your account structure in line with your site so you’ve got campaigns to complement each of your categories,” says McVey. “Inside each campaign, you have what’s called ad groups, then inside each ad group you’d have keywords [for individual products].”
Although many businesses won’t need a particularly complex account structure, it’s best to take an organized approach from day one with SEM. Not only does it allow you to keep closer tabs on how much is being spent on individual keywords and which groups are performing, but it also makes it easier to accommodate new product lines down the track.
Budget and test
Knowing how much to spend on SEM is difficult when you’re starting out. Next Digital’s McVey suggests that businesses should settle on an amount to start with, and then change that according to how successful their campaigns prove to be.
“Each business is different in terms of the amount of people they have online looking for their products, but also in terms of the competition across the search space,” he says. “I would recommend that for any new business, they start off with $200-1000 on a monthly basis, and they test effectively.”
Testing is possibly the most crucial process associated with running an SEM campaign. If you can’t measure how many sales an ad is converting, then you have no way of telling if that cost is useful to your business. Gorilla SEO’s Evans notes that it’s also essential to measure more than just clicks and page impressions when testing SEM campaigns.
“It’s really important for anyone starting out that they track goals and conversions, not just clicks and impressions,” he says. “Find out which keywords are converting, which headlines are converting, which ad text is converting to sales and enquiries – don’t just look at clicks and impressions as a measurement. What is actually bringing new business in, whether it’s enquiries or online sales?”
Although SEM does provide a much faster method than SEO, it’s important to view it as a constant cost rather than a quick fix. To gain an accurate idea of what’s working and what isn’t, each campaign should be tracked weekly or daily over a period of months. It will also help to remember that, like SEO, SEM is a constant, ongoing cost, rather than a one-off upfront expense.
“Don’t do it as something that you’re going to do just for five minutes and then leave,” says Next Digital’s McVey. “Invest the time and learning into the decision to make sure that it’s something that you’re going to approach properly. It costs for your brand to appear with SEM, so you’ve got to make sure that it’s being done properly from the start, but also as an ongoing process.” | 12,039 | 4,880 | 2.467008 |
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warc | 202143 | I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
The simplest thing is just to look at the explanatory memorandum, which makes it very clear what this very short Bill in my name and the name of my colleague, Deputy Pringle, is about. It states, "The main purpose of the Adoption (Information) Bill 2021 is to provide unconditional access to birth certificates for adopted persons" and goes on to say what needs to be done to ensure that. I do not think anything could be clearer. As I ran from my office, I saw an email coming in appealing to the Government to do the right thing.
I stand here before the House and I have so many documents it is like having a kaleidoscope in my head. I could pick any report I like and go forward. I will start with the simplest. What is the obstacle now? I welcome the fact that the Minister is not opposing the Bill, but I hope he goes further and says he is accepting the Bill. Whatever might be wrong with the Bill can be rectified. Could the Minister confirm tonight that he agrees with the principle that the time has finally come to say that people are entitled to have information on their identity as of right? If the Minister is doing that, then we have reached a turning point and that is good and we will all work with him, but I am not sure if that is what he means when he says he is not opposing the Bill. Is that akin to killing the Bill by another method? I hope I am wrong. I am taking it in a positive light that the Minister is endorsing the principle of the Bill, which is as of right with no conditions.
Why do I say that? Birth certificates have been a matter of public record since 1864 and here we are more than 150 years later with men and women struggling to find out basic information. There is a denial of the most basic of rights, the right to know one's identity and family of origin. I could quote the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, Clann and all the organisations that say the time has come but I will look tonight at one particular report that has not been discussed in the Dáil. It is entitled A Shadow Cast Long - Independent Review Report Into Incorrect Birth Registrations, was commissioned by a former Minister for Children and Youth Affairs and was carried out by Ms Marion Reynolds. I mention it for a number of reasons. First, the date on the report is May 2019. I could mention many reports such as the commission of inquiry report, which I have to hand, and I will quote from it as well, specifically recommendation 7 concerning knowledge about one's identity being a core human right. I choose the former report tonight because this woman does not put a tooth in it, and she was given a task to do. It might capture the lack of trust on the ground and the many reasons for it. I will take her report and if I have time I will get around to the report of the commission of investigation as well.
This report is dated May 2019. For some reason not explained to date, it was never published until earlier this year. That, in itself, deserves explanation. After it was published, I understand from a report in
thejournal.ie that Marion Reynolds asked for her name to be taken off. Perhaps that is wrong and thejournal.ie is incorrect. The Minister might clarify that tonight. It is a factual matter. Did the author of this report ask for her name to be taken off it because she did not like what had been done to the report, in particular regarding the redaction of institutional names? Did that happen? Is that a fact? Why were the names redacted? Why has the report never been discussed in the Dáil? I am using that report and then I will use some of the other reports. To put it into perspective for people who are listening, this was a report commissioned to look at 126 irregularities and illegalities that had been discovered belatedly in St. Patrick's Guild by Tusla. Subsequently, questions arose about many other possible illegalities. This was a scoping exercise by Tusla and the adoption society involved. I am not going to go into it tonight except to highlight a number of points.
There are seven conclusions in the report. She tells us:
For many years prior to 2018 it had been known that there were incorrect birth registrations, this is considered further in section (c) below. Due to the action taken by those responsible for creating incorrect birth records to conceal their actions proving instances of incorrect birth registrations is a complex task.
She points out that it is, was and remains a criminal offence. She also points out a number of other things in her report. On page 10, she stated: "The Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, in May 2018 said that another '
dark chapter' had been opened in the country's history."
He went on to say that the people affected had a right to know their identities and their birth stories. He added: "What was done was wrong, what was done robbed children, our fellow citizens, of their identity. It was an historic wrong that we must face up to". Unfortunately, it is not an historic wrong and we are continuing to fail to face up to it.
I am not sure if Marion Reynolds was an adoptee. The Minister might help me in that regard. Dr. Reynolds arrived at a number of very important conclusions - and made recommendations - which she said merited further investigation. She also pointed out that robbing somebody of their own identity had done great harm. She said, "A great wrong has been done to those robbed of their right to identity and family, as the Taoiseach acknowledged". She went on to set out the law, just as the Irish Council for Civil Liberties and the Clann organisation have set it out. Those organisations point out that it is a basic right under the European Convention and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. It is not specifically stated in our Constitution, but it is an unenumerated right set down by the Supreme Court as far back as 1998 and which has been teased out. Prior to that, in 1984, there was an interdepartmental report that said the right to identity was basic to a human being, although it did not want it to be retrospective. Interestingly, one of the people involved with that interdepartmental report was subsequently one of the members of the commission of investigation.
In addition, Marion Reynolds said it is very important that the State learns from the experiences of those denied their identity and from the irregularities noted by Tusla and so on, and she also referred to the serious concerns about other irregularities. She said, and, again, níor chuir sí fiacail ann: "Harm has been caused to children, their parents and family relationships as a consequence of falsifying or obliterating children’s identity." She also talks about records being "memories in lieu". She actually sets out that the records held by various organisations, including Tusla, are memories in lieu. Can anyone imagine that? That is what people are left with and they cannot even get that.
I am here tonight to ask the Minister to finally grasp the nettle. I realise there are complexities in other aspects like tracing but I see no complexity in the basic right to have basic information about your identity. I can see no problem with that. When we talk about protecting mothers, I get nauseous because we are not protecting mothers. We are protecting a system that does not want anything to come out about what has happened. I hope we are past that stage now and that we are going to agree on this basic right.
Interestingly, the title of the report in question is A Shadow Cast Long, and it still continues. If we look at the background, the mother and baby homes commission goes back and arises from Catherine Corless from my own county - she is from the east, in Tuam - and the sterling work that she did. Arising from that, we got the mother and baby homes commission. The terms of reference were extremely limited, notwithstanding that it was set up and it was good. It took right up to October of last year to get the report, an extraordinarily long time, with lots of interim reports. I have asked the Minister for all of the correspondence between any Minister who was there, any Department and the commission of inquiry. That should be given as a matter of course and we should not have to resort to freedom of information.
The report was not published until January, and that was done by way of a leak. We were promised an investigation into the leak and it never happened. We learned from replies yesterday from the Taoiseach that it has gone into the never-never land in the context of a bigger investigation. It is a very simple thing to do find out who leaked the story. It would seem the Taoiseach, although I do not know what role he played in it, was in the interview as part of the story that was leaked. Again, trust is really important. It was said to us that that would be investigated and brought to a conclusion but it never has been.
Then, of course, the survivors and those involved were never given the report. Subsequently, we had the debacle over evidence being destroyed that was not destroyed. I had the privilege last week of spending hours with a person, although I will not say if it is a man or woman for fear of identifying them. In that person's presence, I read for the first time the letter that person got from the commission of inquiry. I can tell the Minister categorically that nowhere did it state that the evidence taken on a video would be destroyed. It said that with their permission, and as an aid, an audio would be used, but in no way did it say it would be destroyed. We had all of that and then we had the magical reappearance of that evidence, which was good.
We then had a failure by the commissioners to launch the report, which was their choice, but it was a wrong choice, in my opinion, and most unfortunate that there was no press release or press occasion. Subsequently, we had the extraordinary behaviour of one of the commissioners in taking part in a seminar in Oxford. Quite clearly, the person was more comfortable in the surroundings of a seminar at Oxford than they were launching a report of such huge significance.
To move back to identity, that report has good points, and let me say that. I have been very critical of this report, mostly in regard to the executive summary and the narrative. The actual body of the work is quite good, and I am saying that, I have said it openly and I am placing it on the record. The narrative of the executive summary, which is quite a substantial document of over 300 pages, is not acceptable to me. However, even they, in their recommendation 7 state:
Adopted people should have a right to their birth certificates and associated birth information. A person’s right to his or her identity is an important human right and should only be denied in very exceptional circumstances.
They go on to say that, in very exceptional circumstances, there might be a procedure in the Circuit Court. I do not agree with that but it is important, to be fair to them, that there might be a Circuit Court procedure where it could be teased out. However, they do acknowledge the basic right.
We have waited and waited and, more importantly, survivors have waited and waited for basic legislation. I acknowledge the Minister has published the heads of the Bill, but the heads of a Bill are what they are. I acknowledge that the Minister has started a process in regard to consultation for a redress scheme but, unfortunately, we are dealing with people who are extremely vulnerable, not because they are vulnerable people, but they have been made vulnerable by a system that has misused its power and its control over them, and we are running out of time to rectify that imbalance of power. If the Minister can do so, he should clarify tonight when the redress scheme will be up and running.
There are many other points I could make but I am not going to because I intend to leave five minutes to my colleague. I cannot emphasise enough that we need to leave out the patronising attitude and leave out the word “protection” because grown men and women do not need our protection. What they need is a rights-based system in regard to access to information, restoring the wrong and bringing in a proper redress system. We have to stop the infantalising of women by a patriarchy. It is totally unacceptable. People can speak for themselves - the men and women who have lived and survived through the institutions, or watched their mothers or fathers suffer.
Let tonight be a turning point. The Minister should please stand up and tell me by not opposing this basic and very simple Bill. I acknowledge other parties have similar Bills, perhaps even better than mine. I am the first to put my hands up. Sinn Féin has tabled a short Bill and I understand the Labour Party has tabled a Bill. It is testimony to the pressure we are coming under both from ourselves, because we have thought about it and read about it, and also from the people on the ground. Let us stop the pretence, let us stop the delay and let us bring in legislation now. | 13,176 | 5,473 | 2.407455 |
warc | 202143 | Let’s be clear—getting involved in death positivity doesn’t require signing up for mortuary school or drafting a bill to legalize open air funeral pyres in your state. The work you do to face your own mortality and help your family and community can be just as transformative as dedicating your life to the cause.
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warc | 202143 | Abstract
The potassium double tungstates KY(WO
4) 2, KGd(WO 4) 2, and KLu(WO 4) 2 are recognized as excellent host materials for rare-earth-ion-doped lasers, see Ref. [1] and Refs. therein. Especially KY(WO 4) 2:Yb 3+, hereafter abbreviated as KYW:Yb 3+, exhibits large absorption and emission cross-sections, a small quantum defect [2], and laser emission with high slope efficiencies. Liquid phase epitaxy (LPE) has been used to grow thin layers of KYW:Yb 3+ onto pure K Y W substrates and planar waveguide lasing with slope efficiencies up to 80% has been demonstrated in samples doped with 1.2-2.4% Yb 3+ [3]. Recently, similar results have been obtained under diode pumping with a monolithic cavity [4]. The main disadvantage of this approach for fabricating integrated devices is the fact that the choice of rather low Yb 3 + concentration is governed by the need to optimize the laser properties, resulting in a low refractive-index contrast between layer and substrate of only a few ×10 −4. This inhibits downscaling the waveguide thickness to 1-2 μm.
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The concept of whiteness has particular resonance in the Anglosphere: e.g., in the United States (white Americans), Canada (white Canadians), Australia (white Australians), New Zealand (white New Zealanders), the United Kingdom (white British), and South Africa (white South Africans). In much of the rest of Europe, the distinction between race and nationality is more blurred; when people are asked to describe their race or ancestry, they often describe it in terms of their nationality. Various social constructions of
whiteness have been significant to national identity, public policy, religion, population statistics, racial segregation, affirmative action, white privilege, eugenics, racial marginalization, and racial quotas.
The term "white race" or "white people" entered the major European languages in the later 17th century, in the context of racialized slavery and unequal social status in the European colonies. Description of populations as "white" in reference to their skin color predates this notion and is occasionally found in Greco-Roman ethnography and other ancient or medieval sources, but these societies did not have any notion of a white, pan-European race. Scholarship on race distinguishes the modern concept from pre-modern descriptions, which focused on physical complexion rather than race.
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According to anthropologist Nina Jablonski:
In ancient Egypt as a whole, people were not designated by color terms [...] Egyptian inscriptions and literature only rarely, for instance, mention the dark skin color of the Kushites of Upper Nubia. We know the Egyptians were not oblivious to skin color, however, because artists paid attention to it in their works of art, to the extent that the pigments at the time permitted.
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The Ancient Egyptian (New Kingdom) funerary text known as the
Book of Gates distinguishes "four groups" in a procession. These are the Egyptians, the Levantine and Canaanite peoples or "Asiatics", the "Nubians" and the "fair-skinned Libyans". [8] The Egyptians are depicted as considerably darker-skinned than the Levantines (persons from what is now Lebanon, Israel, Palestine and Jordan) and Libyans, but considerably lighter than the Nubians (modern Sudan).
The assignment of positive and negative connotations of
white and black to certain persons date to the very old age in a number of Indo-European languages, but these differences were not necessarily used in respect to skin colors. Religious conversion was sometimes described figuratively as a change in skin color. [9] Similarly, the Rigveda uses krsna tvac "black skin" as a metaphor for irreligiosity. [10]
Classicist James H. Dee states "the Greeks do not describe themselves as 'white people'--or as anything else because they had
no regular word in their color vocabulary for themselves." [9] People's skin color did not carry useful meaning; what mattered is where they lived. [11] Herodotus described the Scythian Budini as having deep blue eyes and bright red hair [12] and the Egyptians - quite like the Colchians - as melánchroes (?, "dark-skinned") and curly-haired. [13] He also gives the possibly first reference to the common Greek name of the tribes living south of Egypt, otherwise known as Nubians, which was Aithíopes (, "burned-faced"). [14] Later Xenophanes of Colophon described the Aethiopians as black and the Persian troops as white compared to the sun-tanned skin of Greek troops. [15]
The term "white race" or "white people" entered the major European languages in the later 17th century, originating with the racialization of slavery at the time, in the context of the Atlantic slave trade
[16] and the enslavement of indigenous peoples in the Spanish Empire. [17] It has repeatedly been ascribed to strains of blood, ancestry, and physical traits, and was eventually made into a subject of scientific research, which culminated in scientific racism, which was later widely repudiated by the scientific community. According to historian Irene Silverblatt, "Race thinking [...] made social categories into racial truths." [17] Bruce David Baum, citing the work of Ruth Frankenberg, states, "the history of modern racist domination has been bound up with the history of how European peoples defined themselves (and sometimes some other peoples) as members of a superior 'white race'." [18] Alastair Bonnett argues that 'white identity', as it is presently conceived, is an American project, reflecting American interpretations of race and history. [19]
According to Gregory Jay, a professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee,
Before the age of exploration, group differences were largely based on language, religion, and geography. [...] the European had always reacted a bit hysterically to the differences of skin color and facial structure between themselves and the populations encountered in Africa, Asia, and the Americas (see, for example, Shakespeare's dramatization of racial conflict in
Othelloand The Tempest). Beginning in the 1500s, Europeans began to develop what became known as "scientific racism," the attempt to construct a biological rather than cultural definition of race [...] Whiteness, then, emerged as what we now call a "pan-ethnic" category, as a way of merging a variety of European ethnic populations into a single "race" [...]-- Gregory Jay, "Who Invented White People? A Talk on the Occasion of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 1998" [20]
In the 16th and 17th centuries, "East Asian peoples were almost uniformly described as white, never as yellow."
[5] Michael Keevak's history Becoming Yellow, finds that East Asians were redesignated as being yellow-skinned because "yellow had become a racial designation," and that the replacement of white with yellow as a description came through scientific discourse. [21]
A three-part racial scheme in color terms was used in seventeenth-century Latin America under Spanish rule.
[22] Irene Silverblatt traces "race thinking" in South America to the social categories of colonialism and state formation: "White, black, and brown are abridged, abstracted versions of colonizer, slave, and colonized." [23] By the mid-seventeenth century, the novel term español ("Spaniard") was being equated in written documents with blanco, or "white". [23] In Spain's American colonies, African, Native American ( indios), Jewish, or morisco ancestry formally excluded individuals from the "purity of blood" ( limpieza de sangre) requirements for holding any public office under the Royal Pragmatic of 1501. [24] Similar restrictions applied in the military, some religious orders, colleges, and universities, leading to a nearly all-white priesthood and professional stratum. [24] [25] Blacks and indios were subject to tribute obligations and forbidden to bear arms, and black and indio women were forbidden to wear jewels, silk, or precious metals in early colonial Mexico and Peru. [24] Those pardos (people with dark skin) and mulattos (people of mixed African and European ancestry) with resources largely sought to evade these restrictions by passing as white. [24] [25] A brief royal offer to buy the privileges of whiteness for a substantial sum of money attracted fifteen applicants before pressure from white elites ended the practice. [24]
In the British colonies in North America and the Caribbean, the designation
English or Christian was initially used in contrast to Native Americans or Africans. Early appearances of white race or white people in the Oxford English Dictionary begin in the seventeenth century. [9] Historian Winthrop Jordan reports that, "throughout the [thirteen] colonies the terms Christian, free, English, and white were [...] employed indiscriminately" in the 17th century as proxies for one another. [26] In 1680, Morgan Godwyn "found it necessary to explain" to English readers that "in Barbados, 'white' was 'the general name for Europeans.'" [27] Several historians report a shift towards greater use of white as a legal category alongside a hardening of restrictions on free or Christian blacks. [28] White remained a more familiar term in the American colonies than in Britain well into the 1700s, according to historian Theodore W. Allen. [27]
Western studies of race and ethnicity in the 18th and 19th centuries developed into what would later be termed scientific racism. Prominent European scientists writing about human and natural difference included a
white or west Eurasian race among a small set of human races and imputed physical, mental, or aesthetic superiority to this white category. These ideas were discredited by twentieth-century scientists. [29]
In 1758, Carl Linnaeus proposed what he considered to be natural taxonomic categories of the human species. He distinguished between
Homo sapiens and Homo sapiens europaeus, and he later added four geographical subdivisions of humans: white Europeans, red Americans, yellow Asians and black Africans. Although Linnaeus intended them as objective classifications, his descriptions of these groups included cultural patterns and derogatory stereotypes. [30]
In 1775, the naturalist Johann Friedrich Blumenbach asserted that "The white color holds the first place, such as is that of most European peoples. The redness of the cheeks in this variety is almost peculiar to it: at all events it is but seldom to be seen in the rest".
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In the various editions of his
On the Natural Variety of Mankind, he categorized humans into four or five races, largely built on Linnaeus' classifications. But while, in 1775, he had grouped into his "first and most important" race "Europe, Asia this side of the Ganges, and all the country situated to the north of the Amoor, together with that part of North America, which is nearest both in position and character of the inhabitants", he somewhat narrows his "Caucasian variety" in the third edition of his text, of 1795: "To this first variety belong the inhabitants of Europe (except the Lapps and the remaining descendants of the Finns) and those of Eastern Asia, as far as the river Obi, the Caspian Sea and the Ganges; and lastly, those of Northern Africa." [32] [30] [33] [34] Blumenbach quotes various other systems by his contemporaries, ranging from two to seven races, authored by the authorities of that time, including, besides Linnæus, Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, Christoph Meiners and Immanuel Kant.
In the question of color, he conduces a rather thorough enquire, considering also factors of diet and health, but ultimately believes that "climate, and the influence of the soil and the temperature, together with the mode of life, have the greatest influence".
[35] Blumenbach's conclusion was, however, to proclaim all races' attribution to one single human species. Blumenbach argued that physical characteristics like skin color, cranial profile, etc., depended on environmental factors, such as solarization and diet. Like other monogenists, Blumenbach held to the "degenerative hypothesis" of racial origins. He claimed that Adam and Eve were Caucasian inhabitants of Asia, [36] and that other races came about by degeneration from environmental factors such as the sun and poor diet. He consistently believed that the degeneration could be reversed in a proper environmental control and that all contemporary forms of man could revert to the original Caucasian race. [37]
During the period of the mid-19th to mid-20th century,
[38] race scientists, including most physical anthropologists classified the world's populations into three, four, or five races, which, depending on the authority consulted, were further divided into various sub-races. During this period the Caucasian race, named after people of the Caucasus Mountains but extending to all Europeans, figured as one of these races, and was incorporated as a formal category of both scientific research and, in countries including the United States, social classification. [39]
There was never any scholarly consensus on the delineation between the Caucasian race, including the populations of Europe, and the Mongoloid one, including the populations of East Asia. Thus, Carleton S. Coon (1939) included the populations native to all of Central and Northern Asia under the Caucasian label, while Thomas Henry Huxley (1870) classified the same populations as Mongoloid, and Lothrop Stoddard (1920) classified as "brown" most of the populations of the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia, and counted as "white" only the European peoples and their descendants, as well as some populations in parts of Anatolia and the northern areas of Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.
[40] Some authorities, following Huxley (1870), distinguished the Xanthochroi or "light whites" of Northern Europe with the Melanochroi or "dark whites" of the Mediterranean. [41]
Although modern neo-nazis often invoke National Socialist iconography on behalf of white nationalism, National Socialist Germany repudiated the idea of a unified white race, instead promoting Nordicism. In National Socialist propaganda, Eastern European Slavs were often referred to as Untermensch, and the relatively under-developed status of Eastern European countries such as Poland and the USSR was attributed to the racial inferiority of their inhabitants.
[42] Fascist Italy took the same view, and both of these nations justified their colonial ambitions in Eastern Europe on racist, anti-Slavic grounds. [43] These nations were not alone in their view; there are numerous cases in the 20th century where some European ethnic groups labeled or treated other Europeans as members of another, inferior race.
Definitions of white have changed over the years, including the official definitions used in many countries, such as the United States and Brazil.
[44] Through the mid to late 20th century, numerous countries had formal legal standards or procedures defining racial categories (see cleanliness of blood, casta, apartheid in South Africa, hypodescent). Below are some census definitions of white, which may differ from the social definition of white within the same country. The social definition has also been added where possible.
Country
Continent or region
% of total population Population in
(thousands & millions)
Ref(s) Europe N/D N/D - Ireland 92.4% 4.33 2016 Census [45] United Kingdom 87.2% 55.0 2011 Census [46] North America N/D 279.6m Costa Rica 82.7% 3.8 Lizcano 3 [47] Canada 76.7% 26.9 2011 Census Puerto Rico (US) 75.8% 2.8 2010 Census [48] United States 72.4% 223.5 2010 Census [49] Cuba 64.1% 7.2 2012 Census Bermuda (UK) 30.52% 19,466 2016 Census [50] Guatemala 18.0% 2.4 INE 2010 [51] Nicaragua 17.0% 1 WFB 2 [52] Dominican Republic 13.6% or 16.0% 2.0 1960 Census, 2006 [53] US Virgin Islands (US) 15.6% 16,646 2010 Census [54] Panama 6.7% est. - 2010 WFB 2 [55] Mexico 9.0% to 47.0% 10.8 or 56.0 WFB 2, Lizcano 3 2010 [47] [56] [57] El Salvador 12.7% 0.7 2007 Census [58] Turks and Caicos (UK) 7.9% 1,562 2001 Census [59] Virgin Islands (UK) 5.4% 1,511 2010 Census [60] The Bahamas 5.0% 16,598 2010 Census [61] Anguilla (UK) 3.2% 431 2011 Census [62] Barbados 2.7% 6,135 2010 Census [63] St. Vincent 1.4% 1,478 2001 Census [64] Trinidad and Tobago 0.7% - 2011 Census [65] South America N/D N/D - Uruguay 87.7% 2.8 2011 Census [66] Chile 52.7% 9.1 Lizcano 3 [47] Brazil 47.7% 91.0 2010 Census [67] Venezuela 43.6% 11.9 2011 Census [68] Colombia 37.0% 17 2010 study est [69] [70] Paraguay 20.0% 1.3 Lizcano 3 [47] Ecuador 6.1% 1.3 2010 Census [71] Peru 5.9% 1.3 2017 [72] Bolivia 3.0% - 2014 (Ipsos) [73] Australia and Oceania N/D 23.6m Australia 76% 17.5 2016 Census [74] New Zealand 71.76% 3.37 2018 Census [75] New Caledonia (Fr) 24.1% 65,488 2019 Census [76] Guam (US) 7.1% 11,321 2010 Census [77] Northern Mariana Islands (US) 2.4% 1,117 2010 Census [78] Africa N/D 4.6m - South Africa 8.9% 4.5 2011 Census [79] Namibia 4.0% to 7.0% 75-100,000 est. [80] Zimbabwe 0.22% 28,732 2012 Census [81] ^2 CIA The World Factbook. ^3 Étnica de las Tres Áreas Culturales del Continente Americano
Argentina, along with other areas of new settlement like Canada, Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, the United States or Uruguay, is considered a country of immigrants where the vast majority originated from Europe.
[82] White people can be found in all areas of the country, but especially in the central-eastern region (Pampas), the central-western region (Cuyo), the southern region (Patagonia) and the north-eastern region (Litoral).
White Argentines are mainly descendants of immigrants who came from Europe and the Middle East in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
[83] [84] [85] [86] [87] After the regimented Spanish colonists, waves of European settlers came to Argentina from the late nineteenth to mid-twentieth centuries. Major contributors included Italy (initially from Piedmont, Veneto and Lombardy, later from Campania, Calabria, and Sicily), [88] and Spain (most are Galicians and Basques, but there are Asturians, Cantabrians, Catalans, and Andalusians). Smaller but significant numbers of immigrants include Germans, primarily Volga Germans from Russia, but also Germans from Germany, Switzerland, and Austria; French which mainly came from the Occitania region of France; Portuguese, which already conformed an important community since colonial times; Slavic groups, most of which were Croats, Bosniaks, Poles, but also Ukrainians, Belarusians, Russians, Bulgarians, Serbs and Montenegrins; Britons, mainly from England and Wales; Irish who migrated due to the Great Irish Famine or prior famines and Scandinavians from Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway. Smaller waves of settlers from Australia and South Africa, and the United States can be traced in Argentine immigration records.
By the 1910s, after immigration rates peaked, over 30 percent of the country's population was from outside Argentina, and over half of Buenos Aires' population was foreign-born.
[89] [90]However, the 1914 National Census revealed that around 80% of the national population were either European immigrants, their children or grandchildren. [91] Among the remaining 20 percent (those descended from the population residing locally before this immigrant wave took shape in the 1870s), around a third were white. [92] European immigration continued to account for over half the nation's population growth during the 1920s, and was again significant (albeit in a smaller wave) following World War II. [91] It is estimated that Argentina received over 6 million European immigrants during the period 1857-1940. [93]
White Argentinians, therefore, likely peaked as a percentage of the national population at over 90% on or shortly after the 1947 census. Since the 1960s, increasing immigration from bordering countries to the north (especially from Bolivia and Paraguay, which have Amerindian and Mestizo majorities) has lessened that majority somewhat.
[91]
Criticism of the national census state that data has historically been collected using the category of national origin rather than race in Argentina, leading to undercounting Afro-Argentines and Mestizos.
[94] África Viva (Living Africa) is a black rights group in Buenos Aires with the support of the Organization of American States, financial aid from the World Bank and Argentina's census bureau is working to add an "Afro-descendants" category to the 2010 census. The 1887 national census was the final year where blacks were included as a separate category before it was eliminated by the government. [95]
From 1788, when the first British colony in Australia was founded, until the early 19th century, most immigrants to Australia were English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish convicts. These were augmented by small numbers of free settlers from the British Isles and other European countries. However, until the mid-19th century, there were few restrictions on immigration, although members of ethnic minorities tended to be assimilated into the Anglo-Celtic populations.
People of many nationalities, including many non-white people, emigrated to Australia during the goldrushes of the 1850s. However, the vast majority was still white and the goldrushes inspired the first racist activism and policy, directed mainly at Chinese immmigrants.
From the late 19th century, the Colonial/State and later federal governments of Australia restricted all permanent immigration to the country by non-Europeans. These policies became known as the "White Australia policy", which was consolidated and enabled by the Immigration Restriction Act 1901,
[96] but was never universally applied. Immigration inspectors were empowered to ask immigrants to take dictation from any European language as a test for admittance, a test used in practice to exclude people from Asia, Africa, and some European and South American countries, depending on the political climate.
Although they were not the prime targets of the policy, it was not until after World War II that large numbers of southern European and eastern European immigrants were admitted for the first time.
[97] Following this, the White Australia Policy was relaxed in stages: non-European nationals who could demonstrate European descent were admitted (e.g., descendants of European colonizers and settlers from Latin America or Africa), as were autochthonous inhabitants (such as Maronites, Assyrians and Mandeans) of various nations from the Middle East, most significantly from Lebanon and to a lesser degree Iraq, Syria and Iran. In 1973, all immigration restrictions based on race and geographic origin were officially terminated.
Australia enumerated its population by race between 1911 and 1966, by racial-origin in 1971 and 1976, and by self-declared ancestry alone since 1981, meaning no attempt is now made to classify people according to skin colour.
[98] As at the 2016 census, it was estimated that around 58% of the Australian population were Anglo-Celtic Australians with 18% being of other European origins, a total of 76% for European ancestries as a whole.
In 1958, about 3,500 German speaking Mennonites, who settled before in Canada and Russia, arrived in Belize.
[99] They established communities in the upper reaches of the Belize River: Blue Creek on the border with Mexico; Shipyard, Indian Creek in the district of Orange Walk; Spanish Lookout and Barton Creek in the Cayo District; Little Belize, Corozal District. They consist of 3.6 percent of the population of Belize have their own schools, churches and financial institutions in their various communities. [99]
Recent censuses in Brazil are conducted on the basis of self-identification. According to the 2010 Census, they totaled 91,051,646 people, and made up 47.73% of the Brazilian population.
[100] This significant percentage change is considered to be caused by people who used to identify themselves as white and now reappreciated their African, Amerindian or East Asian ancestry, changing their self-identification to "Pardo" or "Yellow" (for Brazilians of East Asian descent).
As a term, "white" in Brazil is generally applied to people of European descent, though may also encompass other people, such as Brazilians of West Asian descent. The census shows a trend of fewer Brazilians of a different descent (most likely mixed) identifying as white people as their social status increases.
[101] [102] Nevertheless, light-skinned mulattoes and mestizos with Caucasian features were also historically deemed as more closely related to "whiteness" then unmixed blacks. [101]
In the results of Statistics Canada's 2001 Canadian Census,
white is one category in the population groups data variable, derived from data collected in question 19 (the results of this question are also used to derive the visible minority groups variable). [103]
In the 1995 Employment Equity Act, '"members of visible minorities" means persons, other than Aboriginal peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour'. In the 2001 Census, persons who selected Chinese, South Asian, African, Filipino, Latin American, Southeast Asian, Arab, West Asian, Middle Eastern, Japanese or Korean were included in the visible minority population.
[104] A separate census question on "cultural or ethnic origin" (question 17) does not refer to skin color. [105]
Scholarly estimates of the white population in Chile vary dramatically, ranging from 20%
[106] to 52%. [47] According to a study by the University of Chile about 30% of the Chilean population is Caucasian, [107] while the 2011 Latinobarómetro survey shows that some 60% of Chileans consider themselves white. [108]
During colonial times in the 18th century, an important flux of emigrants from Spain populated Chile, mostly Basques, who vitalized the Chilean economy and rose rapidly in the social hierarchy and became the political elite that still dominates the country.
[109] An estimated 1.6 million (10%) to 3.2 million (20%) Chileans have a surname (one or both) of Basque origin. [110] The Basques liked Chile because of its great similarity to their native land: similar geography, cool climate, and the presence of fruits, seafood, and wine. [111]
Chile was never an attractive place for European migrants in the 19th and 20th century simply because it was far from Europe and difficult to reach. Chile experienced a tiny but steady arrival of Spanish, Italians, Irish, French, Greeks, Germans, English, Scots, Croats and Ashkenazi Jews, in addition to immigration from other Latin American countries.
The original arrival of Spaniards was the most radical change in demographics due to the arrival of Europeans in Chile,
[111] since there was never a period of massive immigration, in contrast to neighboring nations such as Argentina and Uruguay. [112] Facts about the amount of immigration do not coincide with certain national chauvinistic discourse, which claims that Chile, like Argentina or Uruguay, would be considered one of the "white" Latin American countries, in contrast to the racial mixture that prevails in the rest of the continent. However, it is undeniable that immigrants have played a major role in Chilean society. [112] Between 1851 and 1924 Chile only received the 0.5% of the European immigration flow to Latin America, compared to the 46% received by Argentina, 33% by Brazil, 14% by Cuba, and 4% by Uruguay. This was because most of the migration occurred across the Atlantic before the construction of the Panama Canal. Europeans preferred to stay in countries closer to their homelands instead of taking the long trip through the Straits of Magellan or across the Andes. [111] In 1907, European-born immigrants composed 2.4% of the Chilean population, [113] which fell to 1.8% in 1920, [114] and 1.5% in 1930. [115]
After the failed liberal revolution of 1848 in the German states,
[112] [116] a significant German immigration took place, laying the foundation for the German-Chilean community. Sponsored by the Chilean government to "civilize" and colonize the southern region, [112] these Germans (including German-speaking Swiss, Silesians, Alsatians and Austrians) settled mainly in Valdivia, Llanquihue and Los Ángeles. [117] The Chilean Embassy in Germany estimated 150,000 to 200,000 Chileans are of German origin. [118] [119]
Another historically significant immigrant group were Croatian immigrants. The number of their descendants today is estimated to be 380,000 persons, the equivalent of 2.4% of the population.
[120] [121] Other authors claim, on the other hand, that close to 4.6% of the Chilean population have some Croatian ancestry. [122] Over 700,000 Chileans may have British (English, Scottish or Welsh) origin, 4.5% of Chile's population. [123] Chileans of Greek descent are estimated 90,000 to 120,000. [124] Most of them live either in the Santiago area or in the Antofagasta area, and Chile is one of the 5 countries with the most descendants of Greeks in the world. [124] The descendants of the Swiss reach 90,000 [125] and it is estimated that about 5% of the Chilean population has some French ancestry. [126] 184,000-800,000 (estimates) are descendants of Italians. [127] Other groups of European descendants are found in smaller numbers.
The census figures do not show how Colombians see themselves in terms of race but identify the people that belongs to minorities with special rights in the Constitution like native indigenous, Rom, Black or Mulatto, native from San Andrés y Providencia or Palenque. The rest of the population does not identify themselves as belonging to any race.
[128] However, according to United States sources, white Colombians make up approximately 37% of the total population. [69] [129] The same United States sources claim that white Colombians are mostly descendants of Spaniards. Italian, German, Irish, Portuguese, and Lebanese (Arab diaspora in Colombia) Colombians are found in notable numbers [130]
Many Spanish began their explorations searching for gold, while other Spanish established themselves as leaders of the native social organizations teaching natives the Christian faith and the ways of their civilization. Catholic priests would provide education for Native Americans that otherwise was unavailable. Within 100 years after the first Spanish settlement, nearly 95 percent of all Native Americans in Colombia had died. The majority of the deaths of Native Americans were the cause of diseases such as measles and smallpox, which were spread by European settlers. Many Native Americans were also killed by armed conflicts with European settlers.
[131]
Between 1540 and 1559, 8.9 percent of the residents of Colombia were of Basque origin. It has been suggested that the present day incidence of business entrepreneurship in the region of Antioquia is attributable to the Basque immigration and Basque character traits.
[132] Few Colombians of distant Basque descent are aware of their Basque ethnic heritage. [132] In Bogota, there is a small colony of thirty to forty families who emigrated as a consequence of the Spanish Civil War or because of different opportunities. [132] Basque priests were the ones that introduced handball into Colombia. [133] Basque immigrants in Colombia were devoted to teaching and public administration. [133] In the first years of the Andean multinational company, Basque sailors navigated as captains and pilots on the majority of the ships until the country was able to train its own crews. [133]
In December 1941 the United States government estimated that there were 4,000 Germans living in Colombia.
[134] There were some Nazi agitators in Colombia, such as Barranquilla businessman Emil Prufurt. [134] Colombia invited Germans who were on the U.S. blacklist to leave. [134] SCADTA, a Colombian-German air transport corporation which was established by German expatriates in 1919, was the first commercial airline in the western hemisphere. [135]
The first and largest wave of immigration from the Middle East began around 1880, and remained during the first two decades of the twentieth century. They were mainly Maronite Christians from Greater Syria (Syria and Lebanon) and Palestine, fleeing the then colonized Ottoman territories.
[136] Syrians, Palestinians, and Lebanese continued since then to settle in Colombia. [137] Due to poor existing information it is impossible to know the exact number of Lebanese and Syrians that immigrated to Colombia. A figure of 5,000-10,000 from 1880 to 1930 may be reliable. [137] Whatever the figure, Syrians and Lebanese are perhaps the biggest immigrant group next to the Spanish since independence. [137] Those who left their homeland in the Middle East to settle in Colombia left for different reasons such as religious, economic, and political reasons. [137] Some left to experience the adventure of migration. After Barranquilla and Cartagena, Bogota stuck next to Cali, among cities with the largest number of Arabic-speaking representatives in Colombia in 1945. [137] The Arabs that went to Maicao were mostly Sunni Muslim with some Druze and Shiites, as well as Orthodox and Maronite Christians. [136] The mosque of Maicao is the second largest mosque in Latin America. [136] Middle Easterns are generally called Turcos (Turkish). [136]
In 2009, Costa Rica had an estimated population of 4,509,290. White people (includes mestizo) make up 94%, 3% are black people, 1% are Amerindians, and 1% are Chinese. White Costa Ricans are mostly of Spanish ancestry,
[138] but there are also significant numbers of Costa Ricans descended from British, Italian, German, English, Dutch, French, Irish, Portuguese and Polish families, as well a sizable Jewish (namely Ashekanzi and Sephadric) community.
White people in Cuba make up 64.1% of the total population according to the 2012 census
[142] [143] with the majority being of diverse Spanish descent. However, after the mass exodus resulting from the Cuban Revolution in 1959, the number of white Cubans actually residing in Cuba diminished. Today various records claiming the percentage of whites in Cuba are conflicting and uncertain; some reports (usually coming from Cuba) still report a less, but similar, pre-1959 number of 65% and others (usually from outside observers) report a 40-45%. Despite most white Cubans being of Spanish descent, many others are of French, Portuguese, German, Italian and Russian descent. [144]
During the 18th, 19th and early part of the 20th century, large waves of Canarians, Catalans, Andalusians, Castilians, and Galicians emigrated to Cuba. Also, one significant ethnic influx is derived from various Middle Eastern nations. Many Jews have also immigrated there, some of them Sephardic.
[145] Between 1901 and 1958, more than a million Spaniards arrived to Cuba from Spain; many of these and their descendants left after Castro's communist regime took power.
In 1958, it was estimated that approximately 74% of Cubans were of European ancestry, mainly of Spanish origin, 10% of African ancestry, 15% of both African and European ancestry (mulattos), and a small 1% of the population was Asian, predominantly Chinese. However, after the Cuban revolution, due to a combination of factors, mainly mass exodus to Miami, United States, a drastic decrease in immigration, and interracial reproduction, Cuba's demography has changed. As a result, those of complete European ancestry and those of pure African ancestry have decreased, the mulatto population has increased, and the Asian population has, for all intents and purposes, disappeared.
The Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies at the University of Miami says the present Cuban population is 38% white and 62% black/mulatto.
[146] The Minority Rights Group International says that "An objective assessment of the situation of Afro-Cubans remains problematic due to scant records and a paucity of systematic studies both pre- and post-revolution. Estimates of the percentage of people of African descent in the Cuban population vary enormously, ranging from 33.9 per cent to 62 per cent". [147] [148]
According to the most recent 2012 census, Cuba's population was 11,167,325.
In 2013, white Salvadorans were a minority ethnic group in El Salvador, accounting for 12.7% of the country's population. An additional 86.3% of the population were mestizo, having mixed Amerindian and European ancestry.
[149]
White people in France are a broad racial-based, or skin colour-based, social category in French society.
In statistical terms, the French government banned the collection of racial or ethnic information in 1978, and the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), therefore, does not provide census data on white residents or citizens in France. French courts have, however, made cases,
[150] and issued rulings, which have identified white people as a demographic group within the country. [151]
White people in France are defined, or discussed, as a racial or social grouping, from a diverse and often conflicting range of political and cultural perspectives; in anti-racism activism in France, from right-wing political dialogue or propaganda, and other sources.
[152] [153]
Whites in France have been studied with regard the group's historical involvement in French colonialism; how "whites in France have played a major international role in colonizing areas of the globe such as the African continent."
[154]
They have been described as a privileged social class within the country, comparatively sheltered from racism and poverty.
Der Spiegel has reported how "most white people in France only know the banlieues as a kind of caricature". Banlieues, outer-city regions across the country that are increasingly identified with minority groups, often have residents who are disproportionately affected by unemployment and poverty. [155]
The lack of census data collected by the INED and INSEE for whites in France has been analyzed, from some academic perspectives, as masking racial issues within the country, or a form of false racial color blindness. Writing for Al Jazeera, French journalist Rokhaya Diallo suggests that "a large portion of white people in France are not used to having frank conversations about race and racism."
[156] According to political sociologist Eduardo Bonilla-Silva, "whites in France lie to themselves and the world by proclaiming that they do not have institutional racism in their nation." [157] Sociologist Crystal Marie Fleming has written; "While many whites in France refuse to acknowledge institutionalized racism and white supremacy, there is widespread belief in the specter of 'anti-white racism'". [158] [159]
Accusations of anti-white racism,
[158] suggestions of the displacement of, [152] or lack of representation for, [160] the group, and rhetoric surrounding whites in France experiencing poverty have been, at times, utilised by various right-wing political elements in the country. University of Lyon's political scientist Angéline Escafré-Dublet has written that "the equivalent to a white backlash in France can be traced through the debate over the purported neglect of the 'poor Whites' in France". [161]
In 2006, French politician Jean-Marie Le Pen suggested there were too many "players of colour" in the France national football team, after he suggested that 7 of the 23-player squad were white.
[160] In 2020, French politician Nadine Morano stated that French actress Aïssa Maïga, who was born in Senegal, should "go back to Africa" if she "was not happy with seeing so many white people in France". [162]
In 2010, 18.5% of Guatemalans belonged to the white ethnic group, with 41.7% of the population being mestizo, and 39.8% of the population belonging to the 23 Indigenous groups.
[163] It is difficult to make an accurate census of whites in Guatemala, because the country categorizes all non-indigenous people are mestizo or ladino and a large majority of white Guatemalans consider themselves as mestizos or ladinos. [164] By the 19th century the majority of immigrants were Germans, many who were bestowed fincas and coffee plantations in Cobán, while others went to Quetzaltenango and Guatemala City. Many young Germans married mestiza and indigenous Q'eqchi' women, which caused a gradual whitening. There was also immigration of Belgians to Santo Tomas and this contributed to the mixture of black and mestiza women in that region.
As of 2013, Hondurans of solely white ancestry are a small minority in Honduras, accounting for 1% of the country's population. An additional 90% of the population is mestizo, having mixed indigenous and European ancestry.
[165]
White Mexicans are Mexican citizens of complete or predominant European descent.
[167] While the Mexican government does conduct ethnic censuses on which a Mexican has the option of identifying as "white," [168] the results obtained from these censuses are not published. Instead, Mexico's government publishes the percentage of "light-skinned Mexicans" residing in the country; that percentage was 47% [56] in 2010 and 49% in 2017. [169] Due to its less direct racial undertone, the label "Light-skinned Mexican" has been favored by the government and media outlets over "White Mexican" as the go-to choice to refer to the segment of Mexico's population possessing European physical traits [170] when discussing different ethno-racial dynamics in Mexico's society. Sometimes, nonetheless, "White Mexican" is used. [171] [172] [173]
Europeans began arriving in Mexico during the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire; and while during the colonial period most European immigration was Spanish (mostly from northern provinces such as Cantabria, Navarra, Galicia and the Basque Country,
[174]), in the 19th and 20th centuries European and European-derived populations from North and South America did immigrate to the country. According to 20th- and 21st-century academics, large-scale intermixing between the European immigrants and the native Indigenous peoples produced a Mestizo group which would become the overwhelming majority of Mexico's population by the time of the Mexican Revolution. [167] However, according to church and censal registers from the colonial times, the majority (73%) of Spanish men married Spanish women. [175] [176] Said registers also put in question other narratives held by contemporary academics, such as European immigrants who arrived to Mexico being almost exclusively men or that "pure Spanish" people were all part of a small powerful elite, as Spaniards were often the most numerous ethnic group in the colonial cities [177] [178] and there were menial workers and people in poverty who were of complete Spanish origin. [175]
Another ethnic group in Mexico, the Mestizos, is composed of people with varying degrees of European and indigenous ancestry, with some showing a European genetic ancestry higher than 90%.
[179] However, the criteria for defining what constitutes a Mestizo varies from study to study, as in Mexico a large number of white people have been historically classified as Mestizos, because after the Mexican revolution the Mexican government began defining ethnicity on cultural standards (mainly the language spoken) rather than racial ones in an effort to unite all Mexicans under the same racial identity. [47]
Estimates of Mexico's white population differ greatly in both, methodology and percentages given, extra-official sources such as the
World Factbook and Encyclopædia Britannica, which use the 1921 census results as the base of their estimations, calculate Mexico's white population as only 9% or between one tenth to one fifth [180] (the results of the 1921 census, however, have been contested by various historians and deemed inaccurate). [176] Surveys that account for phenotypical traits and have performed actual field research suggest rather higher percentages: using the presence of blond hair as reference to classify a Mexican as white, the Metropolitan Autonomous University of Mexico calculated the percentage of said ethnic group at 23%. [181] With a similar methodology, the American Sociological Association obtained a percentage of 18.8%. [182] Another study made by the University College London in collaboration with Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History found that the frequencies of blond hair and light eyes in Mexicans are of 18% and 28% respectively, [183] nationwide surveys in the general population that use as reference skin color such as those made by Mexico's National Council to Prevent Discrimination and Mexico's National Institute of Statistics and Geography report percentages of 47% [56] and 49% [169] [168] respectively.
A study performed in hospitals of Mexico City reported that an average 51.8% of Mexican newborns presented the congenital skin birthmark known as the Mongolian spot whilst it was absent in 48.2% of the analyzed babies.
[184] The Mongolian spot appears with a very high frequency (85-100%) in Asian, Native American, and African children, [185] a medium frequency (50-70%) in Hispanic children, [186] and a very low frequency (1-10%) in Caucasian children. [186] The skin lesion reportedly almost always appears on South American [187] and Mexican children of Mestizo background. [188] According to the Mexican Social Security Institute (shortened as IMSS) nationwide, around half of Mexican babies have the Mongolian spot. [189]
Mexico's northern and western regions have the highest percentages of White population, where, according to the American historian and anthropologist Howard F. Cline the majority of the people have no native admixture or is of predominantly European ancestry, resembling in aspect that of northern Spaniards.
[190] In the north and west of Mexico, the indigenous tribes were substantially smaller than those found in central and southern Mexico, and also much less organized; thus, they remained isolated from the rest of the population or even in some cases were hostile towards Mexican colonists. The northeast region, in which the indigenous population was eliminated by early European settlers, became the region with the highest proportion of whites during the Spanish colonial period. However, recent immigrants from southern Mexico have been changing, to some degree, its demographic trends. [191]
The white population of central Mexico, despite not being as numerous as in the north due to higher mixing, is ethnically more diverse, as there are large numbers of other European and Middle Eastern ethnic groups, aside from Spaniards. This also results in non-Iberian surnames (mostly French, German, Italian and Arab) being more common in central Mexico, especially in the country's capital and in the state of Jalisco. A number of settlements on which European immigrants have maintained their original culture and language survive to this day and are spread all over Mexican territory; among the most notable groups are the Mennonites who have colonies in states as variated as Chihuahua
[192] or Campeche [193] and the town of Chipilo in the state of Puebla, inhabited nearly in its totality by descendants of Italian immigrants that still speak their Venetian-derived dialect. [194]
James Cook claimed New Zealand for Britain on his arrival in 1769. The establishment of British colonies in Australia from 1788 and the boom in whaling and sealing in the Southern Ocean brought many Europeans to the vicinity of New Zealand. Whalers and sealers were often itinerant and the first real settlers were missionaries and traders in the Bay of Islands area from 1809. Early visitors to New Zealand included whalers, sealers, missionaries, mariners, and merchants, attracted to natural resources in abundance. They came from the Australian colonies, Great Britain and Ireland, Germany (forming the next biggest immigrant group after the British and Irish),
[195] France, Portugal, the Netherlands, Denmark, the United States, and Canada.
In the 1860s, discovery of gold started a gold rush in Otago. By 1860 more than 100,000 British and Irish settlers lived throughout New Zealand. The Otago Association actively recruited settlers from Scotland, creating a definite Scottish influence in that region, while the Canterbury Association recruited settlers from the south of England, creating a definite English influence over that region.
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In the 1870s, the MP Julius Vogel borrowed millions of pounds from Britain to help fund capital development such as a nationwide rail system, lighthouses, ports and bridges, and encouraged mass migration from Britain. By 1870 the non-M?ori population reached over 250,000.
[197]Other smaller groups of settlers came from Germany, Scandinavia, and other parts of Europe as well as from China and India, but British and Irish settlers made up the vast majority, and did so for the next 150 years.
As of 2013, the white ethnic group in Nicaragua account for 17% of the country's population. An additional 69% of the population is mestizo, having mixed indigenous and European ancestry.
[198] In the 19th century, Nicaragua was the subject of central European immigration, mostly from Germany, England and the United States, who often married native Nicaraguan women. Some Germans were given land to grow coffee in Matagalpa, Jinotega and Esteli, although most Europeans settled in San Juan del Norte. [199] In the late 17th century, pirates from England, France and Holland mixed with the indigenous population and started a settlement at Bluefields (Mosquito Coast). [200]
According to the 2017 census 5.9% or 1.3 million (1,336,931) people 12 years of age and above self-identified as white. There were 619,402 (5.5%) males and 747,528 (6.3%) females. This was the first time a question for ethnic origins had been asked. The regions with the highest proportion of self-identified whites were in La Libertad (10.5%), Tumbes and Lambayeque (9.0% each), Piura (8.1%), Callao (7.7%), Cajamarca (7.5%), Lima Province (7.2%) and Lima Region (6.0%).
[72]
White Dutch people first arrived in South Africa around 1652.
[201] [202] By the beginning of the eighteenth century, some 2,000 Europeans and their descendants were established in the region. Although these early Afrikaners represented various nationalities, including German peasants and French Huguenots, the community retained a thoroughly Dutch character. [203]
The Kingdom of Great Britain captured Cape Town in 1795 during the Napoleonic Wars and permanently acquired South Africa from Amsterdam in 1814. The first British immigrants numbered about 4,000 and were introduced in 1820. They represented groups from England, Ireland, Scotland, or Wales and were typically more literate than the Dutch.
[203] The discovery of diamonds and gold led to a greater influx of English speakers who were able to develop the mining industry with capital unavailable to Afrikaners. [203] They have been joined in more subsequent decades by former colonials from elsewhere, such as Zambia and Kenya, and poorer British nationals looking to escape famine at home. [203]
Both Afrikaners and English have been politically dominant in South Africa during the past; due to the controversial racial order under
apartheid, the nation's predominantly Afrikaner government became a target of condemnation by other African states and the site of considerable dissension between 1948 and 1991. [201]
There were 4.6 million whites in South Africa in 2011,
[204] [205] down from an all-time high of 5.2 million in 1995 following a wave of emigration commencing in the late 20th century. [206] However, many returned over time. [207]
Before the Industrial Revolutions in Europe whiteness may have been associated with social status. Aristocrats may have had less exposure to the sun and therefore a pale complexion may have been associated with status and wealth.
[208] This may be the origin of "blue blood" as a description of royalty, the skin being so lightly pigmented that the blueness of the veins could be clearly seen. [209] The change in the meaning of white that occurred in the colonies (see above) to distinguish Europeans from non-Europeans did not apply to the 'home land' countries (England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales). Whiteness therefore retained a meaning associated with social status for the time being, and, during the 19th century, when the British Empire was at its peak, many of the bourgeoisie and aristocracy developed extremely negative attitudes to those of lower social rank. [210]
Edward Lhuyd discovered that Welsh, Gaelic, Cornish and Breton are all part of the same language family, which he termed the "Celtic family", and was distinct from the Germanic English; this can be seen in context of the emerging romantic nationalism, which was also prevalent among those of Celtic descent.
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Just as race reified whiteness in America, Africa, and Asia, capitalism without social welfare reified whiteness with regards to social class in 19th-century Britain and Ireland; this social distinction of whiteness became, over time, associated with racial differences.
[215] For example, George Sims in his 1883 book How the poor live wrote of "a dark continent that is within easy reach of the General Post Office [...] the wild races who inhabit it will, I trust, gain public sympathy as easily as [other] savage tribes". [215]
From the early 1700s, Britain received a small-scale immigration of black people due to the transatlantic slave trade.
[216] The oldest Chinese community in Britain (as well as in Europe) dates from the 19th century. [217] Since the end of World War II, a substantial immigration from the African, Caribbean and South Asian (namely the British Raj) colonies changed the picture more radically, [216] while the adhesion to the European Union brought with it a heightened immigration from Central and Eastern Europe. [218]
Today the Office for National Statistics uses the term
white as an ethnic category. The terms white British, White Irish, White Scottish and White Other are used. These classifications rely on individuals' self-identification, since it is recognised that ethnic identity is not an objective category. [219] Socially, in the UK white usually refers only to people of native British, Irish and European origin. [220] As a result of the 2011 census the white population stood at 85.5% in England (White British: 79.8%), [221] at 96% in Scotland (White British: 91.8%), [222] at 95.6% in Wales (White British: 93.2%), [221] while in Northern Ireland 98.28% identified themselves as white, [223] [224] amounting to a total of 87.2% white population (or c. 82 % White British and Irish). [221] [225] [226]
The cultural boundaries separating white Americans from other racial or ethnic categories are contested and always changing. Professor David R. Roediger of the University of Illinois, suggests that the construction of the white race in the United States was an effort to mentally distance slave owners from slaves.
[231] By the 18th century, white had become well established as a racial term. Author John Tehranian has noted the changing classifications of immigrant ethnic groups in American history. At various times each of the following has been excluded from being considered white: Germans, Greeks, white Hispanics, Arabs, Iranians, Afghans, Irish, Italians, Jews, Slavs, and Spaniards. [232] On several occasions Finns were "racially" discriminated against in their early years of immigration [233] and not considered European but "Asian". Some believed that they were of Mongolian ancestry rather than "native" European origin due to the Finnish language belonging to the Uralic and not the Indo-European language family. [234]
During American history, the process of officially being defined as
white by law often came about in court disputes over pursuit of citizenship. The Immigration Act of 1790 offered naturalization only to "any alien, being a free white person". In at least 52 cases, people denied the status of white by immigration officials sued in court for status as white people. By 1923, courts had vindicated a "common-knowledge" standard, concluding that "scientific evidence" was incoherent. Legal scholar John Tehranian says that this was a "performance-based" standard, relating to religious practices, education, intermarriage, and a community's role in the United States. [232]
In 1923, the Supreme Court decided in
United States v. Bhagat Singh Thind that people of Indian descent were not white men, and thus not eligible to citizenship. [235] While Thind was a high caste Hindu born in the northern Punjab region and classified by certain scientific authorities as of the Aryan race, the court conceded that he was not white or Caucasian since the word Aryan "has to do with linguistic and not at all with physical characteristics" and "the average man knows perfectly well that there are unmistakable and profound differences" between Indians and white people. [235] In United States v. Cartozian (1925), an Armenian immigrant successfully argued (and the Supreme Court agreed) that his nationality was white in contradistinction to other people of the Near East--Kurds, Turks, and Arabs in particular--on the basis of their Christian religious traditions. [232] In conflicting rulings In re Hassan (1942) and Ex parte Mohriez, United States District Courts found that Arabs did not, and did qualify as white, respectively, under immigration law. [232]
In the early 21st century, the relationship between some ethnic groups and whiteness remains complex. In particular, some Jewish and Arab individuals both self-identify and are considered as part of the White American racial category, but others with the same ancestry feel they are not white nor are they perceived as white by American society. The United States Census Bureau proposed but withdrew plans to add a new category for Middle Eastern and North African peoples in the U.S. Census 2020. Specialists disputed whether this classification should be considered a white ethnicity or a race.
[236] According to Frank Sweet, "various sources agree that, on average, people with 12 percent or less admixture appear White to the average American and those with up to 25 percent look ambiguous (with a Mediterranean skin tone)". [237]
The current U.S. Census definition includes as white "a person having origins in any of Europe, the Middle East or North Africa."
[230] The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Investigation describes white people as "having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa through racial categories used in the Uniform Crime Reports Program adopted from the Statistical Policy Handbook (1978) and published by the Office of Federal Statistical Policy and Standards, U.S. Department of Commerce." [238] The "white" category in the UCR includes non-black Hispanics. [239]
White Americans made up nearly 90% of the population in 1950.
[227] A report from the Pew Research Center in 2008 projects that by 2050, non-Hispanic white Americans will make up 47% of the population, down from 67% projected in 2005. [240] According to a study on the genetic ancestry of Americans, white Americans (stated "European Americans") on average are 98.6% European, 0.19% African and 0.18% Native American. [241] Whites born in those Southern states with higher proportions of African-American populations, tend to have higher percentages of African ancestry. For instance, according to the 23andMe database, up to 13% of self-identified white American Southerners have greater than 1% African ancestry. [241] White persons born in Southern states with the highest African-American populations tended to have the highest percentages of hidden African ancestry. [242] Robert P. Stuckert, member of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Ohio State University, has said that today the majority of the descendants of African slaves are white. [243]
Black author Rich Benjamin, in his book,
Searching for Whitopia: An Improbable Journey to the Heart of White America, reveals how racial divides and white decline, both real and perceived, shape democratic and economic urgencies in America. [244] The book examines how white flight, and the fear of white decline, affects the country's political debates and policy-making, including housing, lifestyle, social psychology, gun control, [245] and community. Benjamin says that such issues as fiscal policy or immigration or "Best Place to Live" lists, which might be considered race-neutral, are also defined by racial anxiety over perceived white decline.
The "one-drop rule"-that a person with any amount of known black African ancestry (however small or invisible) is considered black-is a classification that was used in parts of the United States.
[246] It is a colloquial term for a set of laws passed by 18 U.S. states between 1910 and 1931. Such laws were declared unconstitutional in 1967, when the Supreme Court ruled on anti-miscegenation laws while hearing Loving v. Virginia; it also found that Virginia's Racial Integrity Act of 1924, based on enforcing the one-drop rule in classifying vital records, was unconstitutional. The one-drop rule attempted to create a binary system, classifying all persons as either black or white regardless of a person's physical appearance. Previously persons had sometimes been classified as mulatto or mixed-race, including on censuses up to 1930. They were also recorded as Indian. Some people with a high proportion of European ancestry could pass as "white", as noted above. This binary approach contrasts with the more flexible social structures present in Latin America (derived from the Spanish colonial era casta system), where there were less clear-cut divisions between various ethnicities. People are often classified not only by their appearance but by their class.
As a result of centuries of having children with white people, the majority of African Americans have some European admixture,
[247] and many people long accepted as white also have some African ancestry. [248] [249] Among the most notable examples of the latter is President Barack Obama, who is believed to have been descended from an early African enslaved in America, recorded as "John Punch", through his mother's apparently white line. [250]
In the 21st century, writer and editor Debra Dickerson renews questions about the one-drop rule, saying that "easily one-third of black people have white DNA".
[251] She says that, in ignoring their European ancestry, African Americans are denying their full multi-racial identities. Singer Mariah Carey, who is multi-racial, was publicly described as "another white girl trying to sing black". But in an interview with Larry King, she said that, despite her physical appearance and having been raised primarily by her white mother, she did not "feel white". [252] [253]
Since the late 20th century, genetic testing has provided many Americans, both those who identify as white and those who identify as black, with more nuanced and complex information about their genetic backgrounds.
[254]
Contrary to most other Caribbean places, Puerto Rico gradually became predominantly populated by European immigrants.
[255] Puerto Ricans of Spanish, Italian (primarily via Corsica) and French descent comprise the majority. (See: Spanish settlement of Puerto Rico).
In 1899, one year after the U.S acquired the island, 61.8% or 589,426 people self-identified as white.
[255] One hundred years later (2000), the total increased to 80.5% (3,064,862); [256] not because there has been an influx of whites toward the island (or an exodus of non-White people), but a change of race conceptions, mainly because of Puerto Rican elites to portray Puerto Rico's image as the "white island of the Antilles", partly as a response to scientific racism. [258]
Hundreds are from Corsica, France, Italy, Portugal, Lebanon, Ireland, Scotland, and Germany, along with large numbers of immigrants from Spain. This was the result of granted land from Spain during the
Real Cedula de Gracias de 1815 (Royal Decree of Graces of 1815), which allowed European Catholics to settle in the island with a certain amount of free land.
Between 1960 and 1990, the census questionnaire in Puerto Rico did not ask about race or color.
[259] Racial categories therefore disappeared from the dominant discourse on the Puerto Rican nation.However, the 2000 census included a racial self-identification question in Puerto Rico and, for the first time in since 1950, allowed respondents to choose more than one racial category to indicate mixed ancestry. (Only 4.2% chose two or more races.) With few variations, the census of Puerto Rico used the same questionnaire as in the U.S. mainland. According to census reports, most islanders responded to the new federally mandated categories on race and ethnicity by declaring themselves "white"; few declared themselves to be black or some other race. [260] However, it was estimated 20% of white Puerto Ricans may have black ancestry. [261]
Uruguayans and Argentines share closely related demographic ties. Different estimates state that Uruguay's population of 3.4 million is composed of 88% to 93% white Uruguayans.
[262] [263] Uruguay's population is heavily populated by people of European origin, mainly Spaniards, followed closely by Italians, [264] including numbers of French, Greek, Lebanese, Armenians, Swiss, Scandinavians, Germans, Irish, Dutch, Belgians, Austrians, and other Southern and Eastern Europeans which migrated to Uruguay in the late 19th century and 20th century. [265] [266]According to the 2006 National Survey of Homes by the Uruguayan National Institute of Statistics: 94.6% self-identified as having a white background, 9.1% chose black ancestry, and 4.5% chose an Amerindian ancestry (people surveyed were allowed to choose more than one option). [66]
According to the 2011 National Population and Housing Census, 43.6% of the Venezuelan population (approx. 13.1 million people) identify as white.
[267] [268] Genetic research by the University of Brasilia shows an average admixture of 60.6% European, 23.0% Amerindian and 16.3% African ancestry in Venezuelan populations. [269] The majority of white Venezuelans are of Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and German descent. Nearly half a million European immigrants, mostly from Spain (as a consequence of the Spanish Civil War), Italy and Portugal, entered the country during and after World War II, attracted by a prosperous, rapidly developing country where educated and skilled immigrants were welcomed.
Spaniards were introduced into Venezuela during the colonial period. Most of them were from Andalusia, Galicia, Basque Country and from the Canary Islands. Until the last years of World War II, a large part of the European immigrants to Venezuela came from the Canary Islands, and its cultural impact was significant, influencing the development of Castilian in the country, its gastronomy and customs. With the beginning of oil operations during the first decades of the 20th century, citizens and companies from the United States, United Kingdom and Netherlands established themselves in Venezuela. Later, in the middle of the century, there was a new wave of originating immigrants from Spain (mainly from Galicia, Andalucia and the Basque Country), Italy (mainly from southern Italy and Venice) and Portugal (from Madeira) and new immigrants from Germany, France, England, Croatia, Netherlands, the Middle East and other European countries, among others, animated simultaneously by the program of immigration and colonization implanted by the government.
[270] Until recently, persons from India were considered White in the US census Chile's ethnic makeup is largely a product of Spanish colonization. About three fourths of Chileans are mestizo, a mixture of European and Amerindian ancestries. One fifth of Chileans are of white European (mainly Spanish) descent. ...Basque families who migrated to Chile in the 18th century vitalized the economy and joined the old Castilian aristocracy to become the political elite that still dominates the country. incitement to violence does not stop just because the intended victim is white Camus argues that white people in France, and in Europe in general, are being replaced by Muslim immigrants, in what he calls "genocide by substitution." "White people in France are not in danger," Diallo said, referencing the issue of police brutality. In 2016, for instance, a 24-year-old black man named Adama Traore was trampled and killed by police in the town of Beaumont-sur-Oise France has a long tradition of overseas colonialism. While whites in the United States have historically exploited many people of color mostly within the country, whites in France have played a major international role in colonizing areas of the globe such as the African continent. Most white people in France only know the banlieues as a kind of caricature, such as that presented by the right-wing populist Marine Le Pen during her political campaigns. Finally, as I also argue in How to Be Less Stupid About Race, those of us engaged in the work of anti-racism in and outside of the academy, must continually disrupt efforts to establish a false equivalence between whites and racialized minorities. While many whites in France refuse to acknowledge institutionalized racism and white supremacy, there is widespread belief in the specter of "anti-white racism," Large differences in the variation of individual admixture estimates were seen across populations, with the variance in Native American ancestry between individuals ranging from 0.005 in Quetalmahue to 0.07 in Mexico City (Figure 4, Figure S1, and Table S2), an observation consistent with previous studies... She had barely reached the front porch when the friend's mother realized that her daughter's playmate was a Finn. Helmi was turned away immediately, and the daughter of the house was forbidden to associate with 'that Mongolian'. John Wargelin, a pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and a former president of Suomi College, also tells how, when he was a child in Crystal Falls some years earlier, he and his friends were ridiculed and stoned on their way to school. 'Because of our strange language,' he says, 'we were considered an alien race who had no right to settle in this country.' | 71,755 | 30,168 | 2.378514 |
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USA: Trump's executive orders could drastically expand family detention centers
To hear President Donald Trump and his advisors talk about the US southern border, a person would get the impression that the Obama administration had rolled out the red carpet to welcome anyone and everyone who wanted to enter the country. Echoing a statement Trump made often on the campaign trail, he promised to “
bring back our borders,” in an inauguration speech filled with sinister imagery and nationalistic bombast.
In reality, many of the people who show up at the southern border are women and children fleeing life-threatening circumstances and seeking asylum in the United States. Contrary to Trump’s rhetoric, Obama’s immigration policy involved deporting more people than any other president and resurrecting a program of family detention originally developed under President George W Bush. Now, Trump’s executive orders may mean an increase in detention at the border and the building of new detention facilities – including the notorious family jails that gained attention toward the end of the Obama administration.
For all the attention paid to Trump’s brutal executive orders, the issue of family detention has gone almost completely ignored in the media. It’s still unclear exactly how the women and children who are held will be impacted by the orders, or Trump’s administration at large. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detains immigrants in “
over 200 county jails and for-profit prisons,” according to Community Initiatives for Visiting Immigrants in Confinement (CIVIC). Women and children are only held in three of those facilities, however – two in Texas, at Karnes and Dilley, and one in Berks, Pennsylvania. The population at the three existing immigrant family jails fluctuates, but at capacity they can hold up to about 3,000 people.
For now, “
it’s been business as usual” says Amy Fischer, policy director at the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES), which represents immigrants and asylum seekers in court. “ Prior to January 20th, we were seeing asylum-seeking families being turned away at the border. That’s something we’re still seeing. The fact that things have not changed drastically shows how bad things already were.”
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warc | 202143 | Failure to make use of electronic chart cited as factor in grounding
ANL Excellence lies at anchor in Moreton Bay after it was refloated. The ship ran aground on its way to Brisbane.
At 0318 on July 19, 2002, ANL Excellence embarked a Brisbane Marine pilot off Port Cartwright for the passage to the Fisherman Islands container terminal in the Port of Brisbane. Once aboard, the pilot joined the master, mate and helmsman on the bridge. At 0518, the 797-foot ship entered the East Channel, passing channel marker E1. At the time, a light rain was falling, but visibility was reasonable.
The ship proceeded at a heading of 191°, passing lit channel markers E2, E3 and E4. As the ship passed E3, the pilot ordered a course change to 240º. A temporary channel marker was in the position of channel marker E5 (the “turning mark”) that had been destroyed by a ship 15 months before. No one on the bridge saw the temporary channel marker.
The pilot held an unlimited license and had piloted more than 400 ships in the area. As part of their normal operating procedure, Brisbane pilots carry a portable electronic charting system (ECS) on a laptop computer. While these portable units are not meant to replace the ship’s own navigation equipment, they are used in conjunction with the ship’s systems and navigational charts.
The master had been monitoring one of the two bridge radars. Following the pilot’s course change, the master noticed a dramatic change in the relative bearings of beacons E4 and E2. He questioned the helmsman about this. The master was unaware of the pilot’s course change to starboard. At the same time, the pilot went to his laptop to check his position on the ECS. The pilot found that the screen was blank because the laptop had entered a power-saving mode. Once he brought up the screen, the pilot realized that he had ordered the course change too early, ahead of channel marker E5. The main engine was then stopped and put astern, but it was too late, and the ship ran aground on Middle Bank.
The ATSB investigation concluded that the pilot did not follow his normal procedure of using his ECS to check his position as he ordered the change in course, perhaps because the laptop was placed a significant distance from where he was standing. By the time the pilot tried to use the laptop, the power-saving mode resulted in a delay before the pilot could verify the ship’s position.
The board also noted that the temporary channel marker may have been obscured by the rain or may have gone unnoticed because it was lit green, unlike the other channel markers that were all lit white. According to the report, “Neither the master nor the mate were sufficiently aware of the ship’s situation, at the time, to challenge the pilot’s premature order for a course alteration. Insufficient attention was paid to the ship’s radar display.” It went on to say that “the interpersonal tension between the master and the mate effectively nullified the active participation of one qualified navigator in the bridge team.”
The ship was refloated with the aid of its engines and two tugs on the high tide later the same day. Once the ship was at anchor, the hull was inspected for damage and deemed sound. There were no injuries associated with the incident. | 3,368 | 1,556 | 2.164524 |
warc | 202143 | Why Food Additive Is Important?
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Substances added to food to maintain or improve the safety, freshness, flavor, texture, or appearance of food are called food additives. For centuries, some food additives have been used for preservation - for example, salt (in meats such as bacon or dried fish), sugar (in jams), or sulfur dioxide (in wine).
2-Acetylpyridine
CAS 1122-62-9 is used as a food additive, essence, spice, condiment, and flavor. 2-Acetylpyridine is an organic compound. It is a viscous colorless liquid that is widely used as a flavoring substance. It is found in malt and produced by the Maillard reaction and by nixtamalization. It contributes to the flavor of corn tortillas, popcorn, and beer. The compound is prepared by acylation of 2-bromopyridine via the Grignard reagent.
2-Acetylpyridine
Over time, many different food
additives have been developed to meet the needs of food production, as preparing food on a large scale is very different from preparing it on a small scale at home. Additives are needed to ensure that processed foods remain safe and in good condition throughout their journey from the factory or industrial kitchens, through transport to warehouses and shops, and finally to the consumer.
Food additives can be derived from plant, animal, or mineral sources and can also be synthetic. They are intentionally added to food to carry out certain technical purposes that consumers usually take for granted. Thousands of food additives are used, all of which are intended to make food safer or more appealing. WHO, together with FAO, has classified food additives into three main categories according to their function
Food additive advantages
Some additives can enhance or maintain the nutritional value of food. Vitamins A, C, d, E, thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, pyridoxine, folic acid, calcium carbonates, zinc oxide, and iron are commonly added to foods such as flour, bread, biscuits, breakfast cereals, pasta, margarine, milk, iodized salt and gelatine desserts. You may see ascorbic acid listed instead of vitamin C. Alpha-tocopherol is an alias for vitamin e and beta-carotene is a source of vitamin a. As well as providing nutrition, food additives help to reduce spoilage, improve the appearance of food and increase the availability of a wide range of foods throughout the year.
2-Acetylpyridine CAS 1122-62-9
What are the four main functions of food additives?
The four main functions of food additives are to preserve food, enhance color/flavor/texture, maintain or improve nutritional quality, and aid processing.
What are the important principles that food additives must meet?
Improve safety and quality by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms.
Extending shelf life by preventing any oxidative spoilage.
Enhancing flavor and odor.
Stabilize or retain color; and.
Improving the texture and consistency of food, etc.
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warc | 202143 | Solved by verified expert:******** please respond to the discussion question below add citations and References 🙂 *****The textbook reading in “Called to Care: A Christian Worldview of Nursing” has been interesting and disappointing to me. I am surprised to read such a biased textbook. The premise so far that I can tell, has led me to believe the author’s belief is that a nurse is not a good nurse unless she/he is a Christian. That atheists are not moral people, so therefore cannot make good nurses. This is seen in this sentence: “For just as Florence Nightingale observed that the common people in her day were becoming atheists and thereby losing their basis for ethical be-havior, nurses today are affected by the philosophies of our time.” (Shelly & Miller, 2001). I do not believe and will not accept the notion that atheists are not moral people. Just because someone has a different viewpoint than someone else’s religion, does not make them immoral. I’m greatly offended by this. For example, Bill Gates has started an organization with his wife Melinda to attack many world problems that poor people face. You can read about this organization at www.gatesfoundation.org. Their mission statement reads that they aim to assist people to access quality healthcare and a great education, empower the poorest: especially women and children, combat infectious disease, and inspire people to take action to change the world (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, 2019). By the way, they profess to be atheists. The statement in the textbook that atheist are not ethical, is like saying all Catholic priests molest little children. These stereotypes exist but have no place in the nursing profession. I know many atheist nurses and practitioners and they are some of the best humans I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with or even knowing.As far as my view of analysis of disease and healings in the readings, I will say that a common theme emerges that by recognizing the spiritual side of suffering or illness, we can assist patients in their healthcare journey. If we see a patient struggling, we should reach out, help them by counseling them and finding out what they need, and refer accordingly.References:The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (2019). Retrieved on June 25, 2019 from https://www.gatesfoundation.org/Shelly, J. & Miller, A., (2nd Ed.). (2006). Called to care. A Christian world view of nursing. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic.
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warc | 202143 | People’s fascination for religion and superstition will disappear within a few decades as television and the internet make it easier to get information, and scientists get closer to discovering a final theory of everything, leading thinkers argue today.
The web magazine Edge (www.edge.org) asked more than 150 scientists and intellectuals: “What are you optimistic about?” Answers included hope for an extended human life span, a bright future for autistic children, and an end to violent conflicts around the world.
Philosopher Daniel Denett believes that within 25 years religion will command little of the awe it seems to instil today. The spread of information through the internet and mobile phones will “gently, irresistibly, undermine the mindsets requisite for religious fanaticism and intolerance”.
Biologist Richard Dawkins said that physicists would give religion another problem: a theory of everything that would complete Albert Einstein’s dream of unifying the fundamental laws of physics. “This final scientific enlightenment will deal an overdue death blow to religion and other juvenile superstitions.”
Part of that final theory will be formulated by scientists working on the Large Hadron Collider, a particle accelerator at Cern in Geneva, which is to be switched on this year. It will smash protons together to help scientists understand what makes up the most fundamental bits of the universe.
Steven Pinker, a psychologist at Harvard University, highlighted the decline of violence: “Most people, sickened by the bloody history of the 20th century, find this claim incredible. Yet, as far as I know, every systematic attempt to document the prevalence of violence over centuries and millennia (and, for that matter, the past 50 years), particularly in the west, has shown the overall trend is downward.”
John Horgan, of the Stevens Institute of Technology, New Jersey, was optimistic “that one day war – large-scale, organised group violence – will end once and for all”.
This will also be the year that we get to grips with our genomes. George Church, a geneticist at Harvard Medical School, believes we will learn “so much more about ourselves and how we interact with our environment and fellow humans”.
Simon Baron-Cohen, a psychologist at Cambridge University, focused on autistic children, saying their outlook had never been better. “There is a remarkably good fit between the autistic mind and the digital age,” he said. “Many develop an intuitive understanding of computers, in the same way other children develop an intuitive understanding of people.”
Leo Chalupa, a neurobiologist at the University of California, Davis, predicted that, by the middle of this century, it would not be uncommon for people to lead active lives well beyond the age of 100. He added: “We will be able to regenerate parts of the brain that have been worn out. So better start thinking what you’ll be doing with all those extra years.”
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warc | 202143 | The surgical sutures market is projected to reach USD 4.40 billion by 2021 from USD 3.46 billion in 2016, at a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period. The market for surgical sutures is expanding due to the increasing number of surgical procedures, favorable reimbursement scenario for a number of surgical procedures, and the launch of advanced sutures. On the other hand, increasing preference for minimally invasive surgical procedures and the presence of alternative wound care management products are limiting the growth of the market to a certain extent.
Based on application, the surgical sutures market is segmented into cardiovascular surgeries, gynecological surgeries, orthopedic surgeries, ophthalmic surgeries, general surgeries, and other surgeries. The cardiovascular surgeries segment is expected to attain the highest CAGR during 2016 to 2021. Growth in this segment is attributed to the rising geriatric population, growing obesity rates, rising prevalence of hypertension, and availability of advanced products.
Asia is projected to be the fastest-growing region in the surgical sutures market during the forecast period. High growth in this region can be attributed to factors such as a large population base, increasing number of surgical procedures, growing medical tourism industry, increasing per capita income levels (and consequent increase in purchasing power), growing healthcare awareness, rising number of private sector hospitals, and development of primary healthcare infrastructure.
Various companies are focusing on acquisitions and mergers to improve their surgical sutures offerings and expand their distribution networks. For instance, Péters Surgical (France) acquired Vectec (France) which manufactures, design, and sells its products for laparoscopic surgeries in more than 25 countries (December 2016). Péters Surgical also acquired Stericat Gutstrings (India) which manufactures sutures; this strengthened the company’s product portfolio and helped it enter the Indian market (January 2016). Smith & Nephew (U.K.) acquired the trauma and orthopaedics business of DeOst (Russia) to expand its manufacturing and distribution capabilities in the Russian market (July 2015). Similarly, Medtronic plc (Ireland) acquired Covidien plc (Ireland) to expand its capacities in both manufacturing and distribution (January 2015).
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warc | 202143 | In order to fully implement the spirit of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and 19th, the spirit of the Third, Fourth, the Five-Plenary Session, in-depth implementation of Xi Jinping's ecological civilization thoughts, further promoting the high quality development of Qingdao green buildings, according to the "Green Building Creation Plan" (Jianbian [2020] No. 65), "Implementation Plan for the Creating Action of Green Building in Shandong Province" (Lu Jianjie Coroni [2020] No. 8) document requirements, combined with the actual situation of our city, this embodiment is developed.
First, create an object
The urban buildings in the administrative region of this city are creating objects. Green building refers to saving resources, protecting the environment, reducing pollution during the full life, providing people with healthy, applicable, efficient use space, maximizing high quality buildings of people and natural harmonious symbiosis.
Second, create a goal
By 2022, the green buildings in the new civil buildings in urban buildings account for 100%, and the ratio of star green buildings continued to increase. The health performance of residential materials is continuously improved. The application of green building materials is further expanded. The construction of new construction in urban buildings is 50%. The energy efficiency effect is further improved. There are both construction energy-saving transformation and ultra-low energy consumption, and the development of nearly zero-energy construction has been solidly promoted. The green Qingdao of happiness and livable, innovative development.
Third, key tasks
(1) Comprehensively enhance the level of green building. The new civil buildings in the town have implemented green building standards, strengthen design, graphical, construction, supervision, and acceptance of the whole process of acceptance, and ensure the implementation of green building standards.
The following items should perform a star-level green building standard: (1) 5,000 square meters of public buildings (2) Government investment or government investment-based residential buildings (3) residential construction projects greater than 100,000 square meters .
The following items should perform two-star and above green construction standards:
(1) Government investment or public building
(2) large-scale public buildings based on government investment.
The office building should perform three-star green building standards.
(2) Promoting the pilot of green urban construction development. Integrate policy resources, develop green finance, and formulate pilot programs for green urban construction development in Qingdao. The urban new district supports the construction of green eco-urban construction, improves the standard norm system in accordance with the standard planning and construction of green eco-urban area, and formulates the construction guidelines for green eco-urban area in Qingdao to strengthen the management level of green ecological urban area to ensure the implementation of various indicators. Through financial, finance, etc., promote social capital into green building development, by 2022, the green consumption incentive mechanism is basically constructed, and the pilot of green urban construction and development has achieved remarkable results.
(3) Promoting a star green building to identify the identification. Further standardize the identification management of Qingdao green architectural logo, establish a perfect green building logo declaration, review, publicity, revocation system, strengthening the second-party supervision, strengthen the construction capacity of expert committees, third-party testing, science and technology research, and improve green construction star Identifies the work efficiency and level.
(4) Enhance the energy efficiency of buildings. The new construction of urban buildings strictly implements building energy conservation standards, actively develop ultra-low energy consumption, near zero energy consumption. Solidly promoting existing residential building energy-saving and energy efficiency, support energy-saving service enterprises and can use energy management model to implement energy-saving transformation. Promoting renewable energy building applications and construction festival water utilization is mainly adapted. In the new city development and old town renovation, strict implementation of sponge urban design standards and control indicators, construction and transformation of "渗 滞 滞 蓄 用 排 排 排", etc., strengthen the source of rain and water pollution control and resource utilization.
(5) Promoting the way of assembly construction. Improve the assembled architectural development supporting policy, vigorously develop assembled concrete construction and steel structural buildings, and encourage the main structure vertical component enclosure wall with wall, insulation, insulation, decorative integration. Promote assembled architectural evaluation, standardize evaluation process management. Improve project design, departmental production, construction and other whole process management system to ensure the implementation of assembled construction standards and the quality of engineering quality.
(6) Promoting green building materials. Promote green building materials certification to formulate application policy measures. Carry out government procurement support green building materials promotion pilot city construction, continuously improve the application ratio of green building materials, cultivate green building materials demonstration products, enterprises and projects. By 2022, the standards of green building materials and green building government procurement demand are basically formed, and the policy measures system and working mechanism are gradually improved. The quality of government procurement project is improved, and the green consumption concept is further enhanced.
(7) Strengthening technology research and development promotion. Promote BIM technology applications, carry out the application of BIM construction technology, improve the technology innovation management mechanism, and guide industry companies to increase research and development investment, actively guide the industry's main strive to create a scientific and technical progress award, BIM application excellent results prize. Continuously promote green construction to create a new technology, new equipment, new materials, and new processes, new equipment, new materials, and new processes to create a new technology, new equipment, new materials and new processes in the city's green science and technology demonstration project.
(8) Exploring the supervision mechanism of green residential users. With star-rated green houses, study the establishment of user supervision mechanisms, in a timely manner in incorporating residential green performance and full decoration quality-related indicators into commodity housing sales contracts and residential quality assurance books, instruction manual.
Fourth, organize implementation
(1) Strengthen organization leadership. Each district (city) housing urban construction department must establish a sound work mechanism to prepare the creation of green buildings, refine the target tasks, and implement support policies to ensure effectiveness.
(2) Improve policy support. Give full play to the guidance role of financial special funds at all levels, increase the support of high-quality green building projects, technology research and development innovation and related industries. Promote green finance to support green building development, guide financial institutions to carry out financial services innovation, incorporate green buildings, assembled buildings, ultra-low energy buildings and existing building energy-saving transformations into high-quality green development project libraries, providing actions for green buildings Quality financial products and financial services. Strive for green development fund support, encourage marketization of government and social cooperation (PPP), contract energy management, etc. to promote green buildings.
(3) Strengthen performance evaluation. The Municipal Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau developed the goal of the green building annual development plan, and decomposes to all districts, further compaction responsibilities. Every year, work research and evaluation of various districts and cities, inform us to implement the work of green buildings in all districts. All districts (city) housing urban construction departments organize the effective evaluation of green buildings in the region, form an annual report, requested the City Housing and Urban-Rural Construction Bureau before October 31, every year.
(4) Increase publicity and guidance. Take advantage of all kinds of news media and activity carriers, organize multi-channel, multi-form propaganda, popularize green architectural concepts, promote the results of creation, and promote the formation of green lifestyle, play grassroots organizations, etc., actively organize the participation of the masses, pass through See us to build a co-management to share the sharing, and create a social atmosphere that is conducive to the high quality development of green buildings.
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warc | 202143 | The sales funnel can help you understand what buyers are thinking and doing throughout every stage of their buying journey. These insights will help you make better marketing decisions, invest in the right channels and marketing activities, and turn more prospects into customers. It is important to understand your audience, sales environment, business objectives, sales funnel design and other factors so that you can design sales funnel that both maximizes your return on sales and provides the information you need to keep your customers coming back. This article will show you how to create and use a sales funnel to grow your sales.
The sales funnel is an essential component of sales because it guides you through each stage of selling and explains what makes them different. The sales funnel begins with lead generation, ends with sales, and continues through all stages of selling with customer satisfaction with the sales process. These are the essential building blocks of a sales funnel and how to create them.
The first step of the sales funnel is lead generation. This is the process of identifying qualified prospects before they become customers. The goal of lead generation is to identify prospect needs and opportunities, then develop a conversation with them to identify their urgency, understanding their perspective, and turning the conversation into a prospect getting sale. You can do this by asking questions about their current problem, what they want and why, how they view the future, what makes them tick, what makes them pause, and much more. To ensure that prospects are not only qualified leads, but also ready to buy, you need to collect as much information as possible from them at every stage of the sales process.
After you have identified leads, the next stage in the sales funnel is to develop those leads into qualified leads. In-depth sales funnel training is about taking those leads through the sales process. You will need to know how to communicate with each prospect. This is a difficult skill set to master and should be done with care. You cannot afford to just throw your sales process at prospects and hope for the best.
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warc | 202143 | What are the methods to discriminate ICBM decoys? are they truly useless as stated by Stuart Slade?
I found that a bit strange since Patriot even have trouble discriminate the booster sections and fragment of SCUDs missiles with the warhead
Multiple Independently-Targeted Re-Entry Vehicles (MIRVs) Why they exist Although MIRVs are often regarded as a development of MRVs, in fact they come from a totally different logic. In a ballistic missile site, the missile itself represents only a small proportion of the cost of the system (usually 10 - 20 percent). The bulk of that cost is represented by the silo and the command control system that goes with it. That cost is dorectly related to the number of missiles, not the number of warheads on each missile. Therefore, it is much less expensive to built 100 missiles with ten warheads each that 1,000 missiles with one warhead each. All the money saved can be invested in making the silos much harder and thus more difficult to destroy (meaning the enemy must fire more missiles at them to guarantee their destruction). How it works The missile bus containing the warheads is designed so that it can make changes in its attitude and pitch between discharging warheads. It is then programmed so that, at the appropriate time, it can make those changes before discharging a warhead and can, thus, aim each warhead at a separate target. In theory it can aim all its warheads at different targets, in reality things are much more complex. The problem is that the system has to discharge its warheads one at a time. It cannot discharge the whole lot at once. This puts a limit on how many it can discharge in the time available. Also, the degree of manoeuvering is strictly limited. So, the targets engaged by a single MIRV missile are limited toa relatively restricted footprint. Also, there are a lot more variable, many random and unpredictable, in aiming and discharging the MIRV bus which mean that MIRV missile-delivered RVs are a LOT less accurate than unitary RVs. So much so that if the launch distance is too far back from the target, the MIRVs are likely to miss by so much that they will be useless. So the distance at which the MIRV can discharge is severely limited. It should also be noted that the MIRV bus is very complex and very sensitive. Effects on ABM MIRVs are also often promoted as a way of beating an ABM defense by "swamping it", apparently on the assumption that each descending RV would have to be destroyed individually. In fact, this is, again, not the case. Using nuclear-tipped ABMs, the relatively tightly clustered MIRVs would be taken out by a single shot. However, the simplest technique of eliminating MIRVs is, once again, to kill the bus before it discharges its warheads. This needs some extended range - the effect of MIRVs on the Nike-Zeus program was to upgrade the Zeus interceptor so that it had the range necessary to kill the MIRV bus before it discharged its warheads. That's why the range was increased from 250km (more than adequate to kill an MRV bus) to 740km (way more than adequate to kill any projected MIRV bus. Also, as a bonus, it needed only tiny amounts of damage or disturbance to render the MIRV bus ineffective. Far from being a way of beating an ABM defense, MIRVs were only credible in the absence of ABMs of adequate range. Put in a nutshell, decoys don't work. That's about as simple as it gets. There are more than three dozen technologies available to distinguise decoys from real warheads. The decoy question was throughly investigated in the early 1960s and all the practical forms of decoy were discounted. By 1964, the decoy problem was essentially solved. Since that time, decoy developers have been trying to produce better decoys and the counter-decoy people have been devising ways of distinguising between the decoys and the real thing. At the moment, the filtration techniques are so far ahead that decoys have been discounted as a viable technique. To work, a decoy would have to be exactly the same size, shape, weight, weight distribution, appearance, thermal characteristics and thermal distribution as a real warhead; if one's going to do that, why not just use a real warhead? By the way, before anybody repeats the old line "don't make the decoy look like a warhead, make the warhead look like a decoy", that was one of the earliest ideas that was tested. It doesn't work. The British based an entire Polaris update around the use of decoys (it was called Chevaline). Chevaline ran years late and was horribly over-cost, the problems with the decoys being the primary and largest single cause of the problems. In fact, those problems were never solved. By the way, even using decoys from a ballistic missile is not as easy as it sounds; there's quite a few problems there that have never been solved either. Mostly because it wasn't worth spending money solving those problems when the decoys wouldn't work anyway. | 4,956 | 2,280 | 2.173684 |
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warc | 202143 | In this article, we summarize some of the studies on topical Dutasteride and help you better understand what we might know about topical Dutasteride so far.
Currently, the only two FDA-approved medications for male pattern hair loss are topical Minoxidil (the active ingredient in Rogaine), and oral Finasteride (brand name Propecia). However, doctors and patients have been looking into or prescribing other potential hair loss treatments off-label for years, including oral and topical Dutasteride.
One of the most popular off-label prescriptions for male pattern hair loss is topical Finasteride. The idea behind prescribing a hair loss patient a topical Finasteride gel or solution over the approved oral tablets, is hopefully trying to avoid some or all of the full body side effects sometimes seen with the oral medication.
Specifically, some men are wary of or may have experienced negative sexual side effects like loss of libido, ED, or reduced sperm volume from using oral Finasteride. And, although these sexual side effects are relatively rare and may only affect a small percentage of users -- patients may want to look into other options anyway.
A very similar medication to Finasteride, Dutasteride, is also gaining some attention when it comes to oral or topical off-label uses for male pattern hair loss. Finasteride and Dutasteride and in the same class of medications, 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, and they function by helping to block the enzyme which converts some testosterone into DHT (which can damage hair follicles). Dutasteride has also been shown to block this enzyme more strongly than Finasteride.
There has not been a huge amount of research into topical Dutasteride to date, but some studies have looked into the effects on hair loss by using topical Dutasteride. So far, many studies involving topical Dutasteride seem promising and may suggest reduced side effects while still delivering hair benefits, although there is still a lot of work to be done as far as more larger-scale and specific studies.
Below, we will summarize some of the studies on topical Dutasteride and help you better understand what we might know about topical Dutasteride so far.
In one small-scale pilot study performed on 15 men with androgenetic alopecia, participants all were asked to use a topical combination of Dutasteride, Finasteride, and Minoxidil in a lotion daily. Also, the participants were able to choose to add one 0-3 additional hair loss treatments including oral Finasteride tablets, topical Minoxidil foam, and ketoconazole shampoo. The men were followed up with for 9 months, and all 15 demonstrated significant hair growth from baseline. However, in the men who used all 4 treatments combined together, they had significant growth reported within 30 days, while those who used only the topical Dutasteride, Finasteride, and Minoxidil lotion reported significant growth within 90 days. While these are great results, there were also a lot of medications combined along with the Dutasteride, making it difficult to identify just how much benefit can be attributed to the topical Dutasteride alone. This study is considered a jumping-off point for topical hair loss treatment studies, although the researchers suggest that aggressively treating male pattern hair loss can achieve significant and rapid growth of hair.
In one review update on Dutasteride for hair loss treatment, the authors look into the studies done on Dutasteride to come to some conclusions on its potential effectiveness. The reviewers analyzed studies that used topical or oral Dutasteride to develop a conclusion, while also seeing how it performed in relation to Finasteride. They concluded that Dutasteride delivered a good response for androgenetic alopecia patients in the randomized controlled trials and meta-analysis they looked into, and also noted that for most studies Dutasteride performed better than Finasteride with adverse effects that were comparable.
Another study looked into the efficacy and safety of topical Dutasteride after microneedling as compared to just microneedling. The study enrolled 30 men with androgenetic alopecia and had 15 men undergo just microneedling for 24 weeks, while the other 15 men underwent the same microneedling procedures for 24 weeks with topical Dutasteride 0.02% applied directly afterward. The microneedling in every participant occurred once a week for the first 8 weeks, then once every two weeks for 1 month, and then once every month for 3 months. After 24 weeks, the group with the added topical Dutasteride had a slight elevation in hair density and more improvement than the microneedling-only group, there was an increase in hair caliber in the Dutasteride group and a significant difference as compared to the microneedling-only group, there was a significant improvement in terminal/vellus hairs in the Dutasteride group but no difference from baseline in the microneedling-only group, the self-assessed improvements and satisfaction with treatment were better in the Dutasteride group as compared to the microneedling-only group, and the investigator-assessed improvements were better in the Dutasteride group as compared to the microneedling-only group. In the 15 men using topical Dutasteride in this study, there were no reports of systemic side effects including sexual dysfunction or decreased libido.
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warc | 202143 | Canadian National Railway Co. has moved to fend off a battle for control of the company’s boardroom, rolling out a list of investor-friendly plans Friday that includes share buybacks, layoffs and reduced spending.
CN unveiled the changes, including the sale of non-rail businesses and other steps intended to boost profit and improve productivity, as it defended its actions in the failed takeover of U.S. railway Kansas City Southern .
CN’s announcement came less than a day after its second-largest investor, TCI Fund Management, gave the company 21 days to call a shareholder meeting at which TCI plans to oust CN’s chairman, chief executive officer and two directors.
Mathieu Gaudreault, a CN spokesman, said the company received TCI’s meeting requisition notice and will respond later.
British billionaire Chris Hohn, who owns TCI, said CN is poorly run by people with little or no rail experience. Mr. Hohn said the failed attempt to buy Kansas City Southern underlined CN’s “flawed decision making” and “a basic misunderstanding of the railroad industry and regulatory environment.”
Ben Walker, a partner in TCI, dismissed CN’s Friday announcement as “reactive” and said it does not change the plans to wage a boardroom fight. The dissatisfaction with CN’s leadership precedes the failed KCS bid, he said, pointing to CN’s underperformance in recent years compared with its rivals.
“A lot of the things they’re doing should have been done already as part of a continuous improvement plan and efficiency optimization,” Mr. Walker said by phone. “We’re hopeful that shareholders will vote for our slate of independent, high-quality nominees.”
On a conference call with analysts Friday, CN executives defended their handling of the KCS bid and said the company’s management and board were the best people to lead the company.
“We have the right leadership team and management team to execute our strategic plan, both in the short term and the long term,” said Jean-Jacques Ruest, CN’s chief executive officer. “We have a vision for the industry which is forward-looking, not backward-looking.”
Mr. Ruest said the non-rail businesses that could be sold or shut down include its Great Lakes commodity ships, freight forwarding business and Winnipeg trucking company TransX Group, which CN bought in 2019.
“There is no sacred cow at CN,” Mr. Ruest said on the call. “Do they fit in the long-term strategy? Do they also contribute to feeding the beast or bringing business to the railroad?”
CN said it will eliminate 650 management jobs and 400 unionized positions in train operations.
Walter Spracklin, a Royal Bank of Canada stock analyst, said CN’s “strategic refocus” was inevitable.
“It is clear to us that CN’s operating efficiency has deteriorated over the past several years and the company has gone from industry leader to industry laggard,” Mr. Spracklin said. “That said, as an early pioneer of [precision scheduled railroading], we believe the company has the potential to achieve … efficiency levels that are among the best in the industry.”
TCI’s nominees to CN’s board include former CN and Union Pacific Railroad executive Jim Vena as CEO.
The US$40-billion hedge fund, launched in 2003 by Mr. Hohn, owns more than 5 per cent of CN’s shares, worth about $4-billion. TCI is also the largest owner of CP shares, at 8 per cent, and owns almost 3 per cent of Union Pacific.
In 2008, TCI led a boardroom fight at U.S. railway CSX Corp., replacing four of 12 directors.
Among the steps CN announced Friday:
Resuming share repurchases to reach $1.1-billion by the end of January, 2022; Increasing shareholder returns, including share buybacks of $5-billion for 2022; Replacing two directors in 2022, including chairman Robert Pace, whose planned retirement was previously announced; Improving the operating ratio, which compares sales with costs, to 57 per cent; and Increasing train length and speed. Your time is valuable. Have the Top Business Headlines newsletter conveniently delivered to your inbox in the morning or evening. Sign up today . | 4,286 | 2,084 | 2.056622 |
warc | 202143 | Civil society is calling for the Australian government to adopt an emergency humanitarian intake plan for Afghan civilians looking to escape Taliban rule, pointing to recent arrangements to resettle 12,000 people at the height of the crisis in Syria.
Community advocacy groups, including the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) and the Refugee Council of Australia, have issued a plea to the federal government to allow more Afghan civilians into Australia.
ASRC CEO Kon Karapanagiotidis said it was cruel and mean-spirited for Australia to rely on a mere 3,000 existing places to accommodate desperate Afghan civilians refugee status.
“We are rich enough, prosperous enough, capable enough, and we are also responsible in part for what happened in Afghanistan,” Karapanagiotidis said.
Advocates want the Australian government to allow 20,000 extra Afghan people, prioritising those most at risk including interpreters, women and children, civilians from ethnic minorities including Hazaras, Sikhs and Hindus.
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Karapanagiotidis added that it was important to assist those who worked as human rights advocates and activists as they were being rounded up by the Taliban.
“The Taliban is a terrorist organisation. They cannot be trusted,” he said.
International community moves to respond to chaos of Taliban takeover
A swell of people have entered Afghanistan’s capital, attempting to escape at the Kabul international airport following the Taliban’s takeover on Monday. President Ashraf Ghani boarded a flight to flee the country the day before.
Without any organised government in charge and panic spreading across the city, the fate of more than 38 million vulnerable civilians lies in the balance.
Despite promises of peace and order, Taliban-incited violence has already erupted among the crush of people desperately trying to leave and there are reports that insurgents are burning people’s passports.
Tragic video footage has also emerged on social media of what appear to be civilians who clung to the sides of foreign aircraft, falling from the sky.
Elsewhere in the country, video has been captured of civilians in Jalalabad showing a bold rejection of the symbol of the Taliban — taking down its flag to replace it with the Afghanistan national flag.
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Australian prime minister Scott Morrison held a press conference in Canberra on Wednesday to outline the first successful ADF evacuation of 26 Australian personal and Afghan visa holders. He also addressed the issue of Australia’s resettlement cap for Afghan civilians, confirming that 3,000 visas would be made available this year.
Morrison also went to pains to stress that Australia would reject any person who attempted to come to Australia by illegal means.
“We will be supporting Afghans who have legitimate claims through our official and legitimate processes. We will not be providing that pathway to those who would seek or come any other way,” he said.
Previously, Morrison said Australia has processed approximately 8,500 Afghans for settlement in Australia through the ‘official humanitarian program’.
“This ranges from about 1,300 [people processed] a year up to about 1,900 a year, and we’re going to continue to do that,” he said.
Other ally countries like the UK and Canada have committed to the humanitarian resettlement of significantly larger groups of Afghan civilians this week.
UK home secretary Phil Patel said that along with international partners, the UK would help to resettle 20,000 refugees over five years, with 5,000 people eligible to move to the UK in the first year. A separate settlement scheme for Afghan interpreters who assisted British forces is anticipated to accept 5,000 by the end of 2021.
The Canadian government has established a special immigration program to resettle 20,000 vulnerable Afghans threatened by the Taliban and forced to flee Afghanistan. Its program is also open to Afghans who have already left the country across the border into neighbouring states.
Official channels only, pm says to Afghans attempting to get to Australia
On Wednesday, Morrison dismissed those who wanted to compare Australia’s generosity to humanitarian resettlement by intake figure. However, he also hinted at the possibility of some scope to expand the cap due to the impact of COVID-19 on general net migration and refugee numbers in Australia.
“What we’re focused on is right here and right now,” the PM said.
“We believe, working with the local community here, reaching out to the UNHCR, and working through the channels that were so successful in bringing people out in other hazardous situations in the past, can establish the bonafides of individual applicants.”
“Australia, at the very least through our official channels, will be processing at least 3,000 [refugees] in the current financial year, and we believe more can be accommodated, potentially, within our existing arrangements,” he said.
According to Karapanagiotidis, the Australian government is simply not doing enough. The ASRC claim Morrison’s response is ‘grossly inadequate, lagging and secretive’ compared with other nations.
“Australia is home to the fourth-largest Hazara population in the world. There are thousands of people in the Australian community who have family members at grave risk right now from the Taliban,” Australian- Hazara and ASRC organiser Barat Batoor said.
“We need to know what the Australian government is doing alongside the international community to protect people in this emergency.”
SBS News reported that on Wednesday morning man waiting to board one of Australia’s evacuation flights was shot in the leg by a Taliban member manning a Kabul airport gate checkpoint. The unidentified interpreter for the Australian Army was taken to hospital where he was treated but did not catch the ADF’s first evacuation flight out of Kabul.
Not only does the ASRC want the government to revise its cap by about seven times its 3,000, it has also called for the permanent protection of all temporary visa holders, and prioritising the resettlement of refugees with family members already living in Australia.
“It is shameful that Scott Morrison has done nothing but give empty words the Australian-Afghan community who are hurting,” Karapanagiotidis said
“The Afghan people were there keeping our diggers alive and safe. [The government] were warned back in May to start evacuating such people, and now they’re saying it’s too late because of their own incompetence,” he said.
Australia announced that it would temporarily shut its embassy in Kabul from 28 May, 2021, at the time declaring that the government remained ‘committed to supporting a just, durable and resilient arrangement that is led and owned’ by locals and that would bring ‘stability and prosperity to the Afghan people’.
That government has now dissolved and the Taliban are in charge.
Australia’s formal troop withdrawal from the country, after an almost 20-year involvement in the country occurred on July 1, but military sources told the
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warc | 202143 | “The feeling is magical. You’re free, it is relaxing" - Sheffield astronaut Helen Sharman 30 on from her voyage into space Thirty years on from being the first British person in space, Sheffield-born Helen Sharman is on another mission.
In May 1991, she launched on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft and spent 8 days orbiting the Earth, living and working on the Mir Space Station.
Science was key to that mission and it is the importance of the subject she wants children to embrace by learning about it.
Helen, who is 58 this month, is convinced up to 80% of the jobs of the future will be in STEM – science, technology, engineering and maths. “So if you have studied those subjects, you’ll be really well placed to take up these opportunities,” she says.
As an OBE and CMG - Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George for services to science - she knows the subject brings reward.
"We don’t know what the opportunities are yet but that’s a nice thing because it keeps your options open and take opportunities that are fantastic,” she says.
"When I was at school in Sheffield I had no idea that I would be an astronaut. There was no space programme in this country, so I didn’t think about being an astronaut as a career. I enjoyed science, did Chemistry, but still didn’t know what I wanted.”
She worked in research but then heard an advert on the radio to join the Russian mission. A British company had been set up to manage the space mission and they advertised for an astronaut.
“Because I’d studied a STEM subject, I knew I could apply for it.” Helen was one of more than 13,000 applicants. Two people were chosen for training and Helen’s first task was to learn Russian, as all the training was conducted in the Russian language.
Psychological and medical assessments, technical understanding and practical skill tests were followed by 18 months of intensive flight training in Star City near Moscow. After all this, only Helen was chosen to go to space.
“I can’t believe its 30 years ago,” she says. “It could be yesterday. It was a huge thing in my life, something I’ll never forget and remember fondly.
"I still meet other astronauts, people I trained with, it keeps it current and some of what I do now is talking about Space.”
She has three favourite memories. The first is being weightless. “The feeling is magical. You’re free, it is relaxing, you forget what it is like to sit down or stand up because you don’t need to.”
Helen also fondly remembers the experiments, because Space allows you to do things which aren’t possible on earth. This includes growing crystals which are better formed and can be used on Earth for research into diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Science again.
And of course, there’s plenty to look at when you’re up there. “Those views out of the window were mesmorising,” she says.
All thanks to the choices she made in Sheffield. So how does she think of the city now?
"It’s my home city and I feel very proud to come from Sheffield. I’m touched that Sheffield is so supportive and people are so kind and nice to me.”
She was born in the old Jessop Hospital and spent her first eight years living in Grenoside.
Her family – she is one of three children to John and Lyndis Sharman, with a brother Richard and sister Andrea – then moved across the city to Westwick Crescent, Greenhill. These are the years she remembers best, loving her trips into town.
Helen laughs as she recalls trips to legendary toy shop Redgates. “Going into the city centre with friends, going window shopping, our hard-earned cash would be spent in the shops!
"Sometimes dad would drive us into town, it would be a family outing, we’d park the car and have a big day out. Redgates was where we went to spend our Christmas money, you could browse for hours.”
Helen also remembers the Hole in the Road. “The underpass had a great big fish tank, we would always head there.”
She went to Sheffield University to study Chemistry before eventually leaving the city aged 21. She still has family here. “I come back periodically. I was working in Sheffield when the tram was being built. I remember the disruption, but I’ve used it and they are whizzy and nice.”
And like a proud Sheffielder, she is sad to see the demise of so many city centre shops. "The sad thing is the city centre in terms of shopping, it’s not what it used to be because of Meadowhall. We always went to the city centre for anything you wanted to buy which you couldn’t get at a local shop.
"And the buses when you went there were really cheap. 2p for a child, 10p for an adult. We frequently used them, it was a great service.”
As an adult her experience was not so good. When Helen spoke at her old school, what was Jordanthorpe Comprehenive and is now Meadowhead School, she told staff she would get a bus back. They warned her the service was not what she remembered and after 45 minutes waiting at a stop, Helen gave up and got a cab.
But these are minor glitches for what Helen describes as a “vibrant city, lots going on, big teaching hospitals, two universities which really keep the place vibrant because new people are coming in and many stay because they like it so much.
"Industry is also important. I know some businesses have struggled in the pandemic, but it wouldn’t surprise me if Sheffield reacted really positively.”
The city has honored her many times. She was given the freedom of the city, buildings are named after her, she has a star on the Walk of Fame and The Star presents the Helen Sharman Award for science in our annual Women Of Sheffield awards. “I don’t have a favourite, it is lovely that they are from places I have connections with.”
She has also written an autobiography Seize The Moment and in the forward Arthur C Clarke wrote: “Her account of the hours before the launch and the actual sensations during ascent into orbit is so gripping that any reader will feel a vicarious involvement. This is exactly what it must be like”.
In 2015, Britain’s second astronaut Major Tim Peake began his mission to the International Space Station. Helen joined Professor Brian Cox and Dara Ó’Briain on BBC’s Stargazing Live to follow the live docking of the Soyuz rocket with the ISS. She was invited back in 2016 for Tim’s safe return to Earth.
She is the UK’s go-to person for comment on the first Lunar Landings and her experiences have led her to being invited to speak worldwide at corporate, public, government, academic and school events.
Her presentation can include a wide variety of topics including Living in Space, training to be an astronaut, teamwork, leadership, communication and motivation.
Helen is keen to press home a message. “We should push forward, not only our individual boundaries, but also the boundaries of what humans believe is possible. People are the biggest limitations in our own lives.
“There's a huge amount we can do and we should make the best use of our lives for the benefit of the world.”
Her last engagement before lockdown was in March 2020 was at Sheffield Cathedral, talking to school children. “A lovely event, beautifully organised.”
She draws comparisons between lockdown and being in Space. “The isolation is not exactly the same because we hadn’t prepared for Covid and I had chosen to go into Space.
"But in terms of what we miss in Space such as family and friends, the feeling of being remote.”
The Space Agency recognised this and gave the astronauts time to connect with friends and family. “When I was in Space we only had the radio. Nowadays they use email and satellite phones. It keeps your mental health in good shape.
"In Space it also easy to feel you are without control. Covid was the same because the Government took away things we chose to do, such as where to go and when. When you are told you can’t do that anymore if makes us feel like we can’t control our lives. So you relish the control you do have.”
Helen hopes the lessons she learned in Space will apply post lockdown. “Once you’ve got the basics of survival such as food and shelter, what do you need next?
"I didn’t miss anything to do with physical and material items, like flash cars or the latest phone, that’s not really important. I hope people realise what is important is people – your family, friends and relationships.
"If you can remember that and keep your connections, support your friends and family, the world will be a better place.”
When asked about her personal connections, Helen goes back to her control reference.
"I don’t talk about my private life, it is one of the ways I have of being in control. It keeps me sane.”
She will say that she hopes to visit the city post Lockdown and continue to work with the universities and Cathedral when it is safe to do. “It’s lovely to rekindle the memories. I’m proud to be from Sheffield and maintain that connection.” | 9,301 | 4,205 | 2.211891 |
warc | 202143 | manufacture of cement | fun science,the chemical formula of limestone is caco 3 and it is used in the manufacture of cement just to provide cao. 2. clay. clay is hydrated aluminium silicate and iron (iii) oxide having chemical formula al 2 o 3 sio 2 fe 2 o 3.2h 2 o. thus clay consists of aluminium oxide (al 2 o 3),.c h a p t e r 3 chemical substances and processes,chemical formula the chemical formula of a substance is based on the composition of that substance. limestone quick lime carbon dioxide 3. displacment reaction: a chemical reaction, in which one element displaces another in a compound, is called a displacement reaction. 40.
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the chemical equation governing this process is: calcium carbonate (limestone) <–> calcium oxide (lime) + carbon dioxide caco 3(s) <–> cao (s) + co 2(g) (Δh = +178 kj mol -1 )
haddad (1986) used equation 12 and 13 to model the limestone dissolution process in a contactor operating at steady state. equation 12. by the physical and chemical properties of water and limestone as discussed below. 1. physical and chemical properties of water: 1.1.
chemical sedimentary rocks. limestones. the most common chemical sedimentary rock is limestone. composed mostly of the mineral calcite (caco 3 ), limestones are usually formed by biochemical processes in shallow seawater. coral and algae are especially important limestone builders.
limestone is a type of sedimentary rock that is mainly made of a substance called calcium carbonate. calcium carbonate has the chemical formula because it has many uses and can be used to make other products,limestone is a valuable resource. 3.2k views
molecular formula. molecular weight. limestone. caco 3. 100.0869. also see... » atomic number of different elements. » atomic weight of different elements. » density of different elements.
the rock limestone is comprised almost entirely of the mineral calcite. the mineral calcite has the chemical formula caco3 (calcium, carbon and oxygen in a defined ratio).
this is indicated by an orange glow as the limestone is heated. calcium carbonate → calcium oxide + carbon dioxide. caco 3 (s) → cao(s) + co 2 (g)
the chemical formula for lime is caco3 . when lime is dissociated then it produces quick lime and carbon dioxide . caco3 → cao +co2. so, the chemical formula of quick lime is cao. when quick lime reacts with water it produces lime water or slaked lime . cao + h2o → ca (oh)2. so, the chemical formula of slaked lime is ca (oh)2 .
the chemical formula for lime is cao. (caco3). as limestone is heated up to 1000 degrees, it lets of carbon dioxide and becomes cao, or quicklime. what does limestone contain?
limestone is a sedimentary rock composed primarily of calcite, a calcium carbonate mineral with a chemical composition of caco 3. it usually forms in clear, calm, warm, shallow marine waters. limestone is usually a biological sedimentary rock, forming from the accumulation of shell, coral, algal, fecal, and other organic debris.
limestone is a common decorative building material. limestone is a sedimentary rock composed of a mineral called calcite, which has the chemical formula caco3. together with the dolomites, a related class of sedimentary rocks, limestone makes up some 10
calcination of limestone, since an endothermic chemical reaction, requires considerable input of energy. when limestone is heated, the calcium carbonate is decomposed as per the following equation. caco3 + around 42.5 kcal of heat = cao + co2. around 1.8 t of limestone is required to produce 1 t of quicklime. the quicklime is not stable.
limestone is calcium carbonate (caco 3). carbonates react with acids according to the equation: co 3 2-+ 2h +-> h 2 o + co 2. however, the rate of the reaction will be determined by a number of factors. first, the strength of the acid.
marble is made of calcium carbonate, caco3, which is also what limestone is made from. the only difference between limestone and marble is the crystalline structure. limestone crystals are much smaller than that of marble, and limestone is much more porous.
mineral and chemical composition of pure limestone wt.% wt.% wt.% wt.% wt.% ratio wt.% wt.% wt.% ratio wt.% wt.% wt.% ratio wt.% wt.% wt.% ratio wt.% calcite dolomite caco3 mgco3 caco3/mgco3 cao mgo cao/mgo ca(oh)2 mg(oh)2 ca(oh)2/mg(oh)2 ca mg ca/mg co2 100 0 100.00 0.00 infinity 56.03 0.00 infinity 74.03 0.00 infinity 40.04 0.00 infinity 43.97
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how many elements are present in the chemical formula of calcium carbonate or limestone (caco³) a.4 b.2 c.3 d.5 - 5263059
limestone is the name given to rock which is composed mainly of calcium carbonate. calcium carbonate is a chemical compound of calcium, carbon and oxygen. the chemical formula for calcium carbonate is caco 3. limestone is a sedimentary rock which is formed underwater. some limestone consists mainly of coral or the shells of other small marine
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if they have the same chemical formula why are they called two different things? limestone is a general name for a vide variety of sedimentary rocks which are composed primarily of calcium carbonate. calcium carbonate comes from many sources, most of which have a biological origin. things
extraction of metals. extraction of iron.. chemistry of the blast furnace ().. limestone is calcium carbonate (caco 3) and it is added to the blast furnace to remove the impurities in the iron ore. calcium carbonate is decomposed by heat in the furnace to give calcium oxide and carbon dioxide. this is called thermal decomposition (see examples of other carbonates).
determine the percentage by mass of calcium in the limestone sample. answer: wite the balanced chemical equation for the precipitation reaction: ca 2+ (aq) + c 2 o 4 2-(aq) → cac 2 o 4(s) calculate the moles of calcium oxalate precipitated. moles(cac 2 o 4(s)) = mass ÷ molar mass
chemical formula of limestone: А. Сao b. Сaco3 c. ca(oh)2 d. cacl2 e. Саso4. ← prev question next question →. 0 votes | 6,435 | 2,540 | 2.533465 |
warc | 202143 | Every Canadian home has its own preference when it comes to safety and privacy. While it is true that there are a lot of window treatment ideas out there that will promise you blackout efficiency, you have to choose the best room darkening window blinds that will suit your needs and preference.
Blackout shades are making a comeback especially in the industry of window coverings. Not only do they give you the privacy you need, studies show that these shades can help you sleep well at night. To help you make a well-informed decision, we will be giving you a list of the best blackout blinds in 2021. You’ll have an easier time choosing from the many choices in blackout lining shades and blinds out on the market today.
Cellular Shade
Cellular Shades are best known for their energy efficiency as this type is an innovative solution that is designed to trap air in the center of your room or office. This creates an extra layer of insulation while also blocking the harshness of light entering your room.
Cellular shades can easily be installed to be automated, which means that you won’t deal with visible cords and unsightly wires. In addition, cellular shades provide a honeycomb shade that is ideal for heat and light control. You can have complete control over light filtration while also maintaining a certain level of thermal efficiency in your home.
Roman Shade
The Roman Shade has a look and feel of a window drapery that can easily be raised and lowered according to your preference. Roman shades are usually made of heavy fabric, which means that you can have a greater blackout effect with this type. This also has a feature that contains a pinhole-free construction on blackout shades. To add, the Roman Shade is available in multiple fabric and shade types that you can easily manage, depending on the type of light filtration that you want for your room or home. This type is also easier to use and a great blind type to start with if you want to achieve a certain level of privacy and blackout effect.
Roller Shade
The roller shade is perhaps the simplest darkening blinds that you can get from the market. This operates as roll-down blinds with a pull of the cord. This type of shade is easy to care for with little maintenance. It is a great choice to regulate sunlight to keep your room cool and shaded during even the hottest hours. You can get this option automated, meaning roller shades can be motorized. Raising or lowering your shades is as easy as just a couple of clicks. The key features of this type lies in its excellent light control and UV blockage.
Each type of light-blocking blind in this article is easily accessible at Wholesale Blind Factory. You can get these types of blackout shades at competitive prices while being secured by a lifetime guarantee both on workmanship and material. Now that you have the basics of understanding the best blackout blinds in 2021, make sure to consult with a professional window specialist to help you out, especially in the installation process.
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warc | 202143 | 'This content is not available in your country' – a damn annoying message, especially when you're paying for it. But a new EU regulation means you can now access Netflix, Amazon Prime and other services from any country in Europe, marking an end to boring evenings in hotels watching BBC World News.
The European Commission’s ‘digital single market strategy’, which last year claimed victory over mobile roaming charges, has now lead to it passing the ‘portability regulation’, which will allow users around the EU to use region locked services more freely while travelling abroad.
Under currently active rules, what content is available in a certain territory is based on the specific local rights that a provider has secured. The new rules allow for what Phil Sherrell, head of international media, entertainment and sport for international law firm Bird and Bird, calls “copyright fiction”, allowing the normal rules to be bent temporarily while a user is travelling.
The regulation was originally passed in June 2017, but the nine-month period given to rights holders and service providers to prepare is about to expire, and thereby making the rules enforceable.
From today, content providers, whether their products are videos, music, games, live sport or e-books, will use their subscribers’ details to validate their home country, and let them access all the usual content and services available in that location all around the Union. This is mandatory for all paid services, who are also not permitted to charge extra for the new portability.
Sadly, this doesn’t mean you get extra content from other countries when you use the services back at home, just parity of experience around the EU. Another caveat to the regulation is that services which are offered for free, such as the online offerings of public service broadcasters like the BBC, are not obliged to follow the regulation. These providers instead may opt-in to the rules should they want to compete with their fee charging rivals.
Streaming services have not been completely useless when taken abroad previously of course. Many of them allow users to download content for limited periods of time, which can be accessed without connecting to the internet, or in the case of games platforms or eBooks, downloading the content before use is the normal method of use. For some users, this law will change little about their entertainment behaviours. For the unprepared traveller, the new rules will be welcome indeed.
In general though, the content providers who spoke to WIRED were positive about the regulation. Amazon, a provider of both streamed video and music content via Prime, said it had been a “strong proponent for this EU Portability Regulation change which will directly benefit customers”.
Now TV explained what it had been doing to prepare since the ruling passed: “Our technology teams have busy behind the scenes getting the service ready, from removing geo-blocking restrictions on EU countries so we can permit sign-in outside the UK, to adding checks that the customer is eligible to roam and is accessing the service from an IP address in an EU member country.” It also said users would be verified via the credit or debit card registered to the account to make sure the viewer is legitimate. | 3,360 | 1,652 | 2.033898 |
warc | 202143 | The
ISM services PMI report registered a rise in January to 58.7, with the market consensus being for a reading of 58.6. In December the data was revised up from 57.2 to 57.7. It is the highest reading in two years.
The
new order rate of the indicator climbed from 58 to 58.7, while that of job jumped from 48.7 to 55.2. The price paid index fell from 64.4 to 64.2.
A better-than-expected reading had previously been seen in ADP’s private sector employment report and an upward revision in January’s PMI Markit for the services sector. These data did not necessarily strengthen the
dollar, although they did raise Treasury yields. Friday will be the turn of the employment report.
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warc | 202143 | Date : 14/09/2020
Is fluoride bad for you?
Wait. Did you just ask “Is fluoride bad for you”? What kind of question is that?
After all, we’ve all been putting fluoride on our teeth since we were kids. Fluoride supposedly makes our teeth stronger and more resistant to cavities….right?
Regardless, the debate on whether or not fluoride is actually healthy for us has become increasingly heated in recent years. When considering whether or not fluoride is bad for you, it’s important to point out that this has been quite a controversial topic for decades.
Dental professionals have recommended the use of fluoride to children and adults as part of basic daily dental care for a long time. Due to the purported benefits of fluoride, municipal water supplies routinely add it to their water. Authorities want to ensure that people are getting enough fluoride to support the health of their teeth.
However, in recent years, more and more people have been asking themselves this question: is fluoride bad for you?
To understand the fluoride controversy and answer whether or not fluoride is bad for you, we must first understand what fluoride is and the history of its use in our society. We will explore fluoride’s use, its effects on your health, and we will touch on the current debate surrounding its use.
In addition, we will provide a list of fluoride alternatives for you to review.
Read below to learn about fluoride and why so many people are now questioning the wisdom of adding synthetic fluoride to municipal water supplies and dental products.
Fluoride occurs naturally in soil, plants, rocks, water, and the air. It is also present in your teeth and bones. The fluoride present in dental products and drinking water is a synthetic fluoride.
Fluoride purportedly benefits the teeth by:
In 1901, dentist Frederick McKay discovered that fluoride is beneficial for teeth.
Moreover, through his work with children in the Colorado Springs area, he noticed that many area children had brown stains on their teeth. At the same time, these children appeared to have quite strong teeth.
Eventually, officials in Colorado Springs uncovered a large amount of naturally occurring fluoride in its water supply. Therefore, they concluded that this caused the mottled brown stains on the teeth, now known as dental fluorosis.
Further investigation of this phenomenon led to the understanding that fluoride aids in the process of remineralization. Remineralization is a process that occurs naturally. In this process, saliva repairs enamel by neutralizing acid before the formation of cavities can occur.
In the 1940s, the Center for Disease Control conducted research studies to further explore the relationship between fluoride and its effects on the teeth. The results of these studies indicated that fluoride reduces cavities by 50 to 70 percent.
Then, in 1962, the CDC officially recommended adding fluoride to public water supplies. The recommended level of fluoridation range at that time was 0.7 to 1.2 milligrams per liter.
Proctor & Gamble was the first company to offer fluoride in their toothpaste. After conducting a multi-million dollar research study on cavity prevention in children, they determined that 50 percent of the participants had decreased cavities from fluoride.
Based on these results, they released Crest toothpaste in 1955, the first toothpaste to contain fluoride. The ad campaign slogan was “Look, Mom! No cavities.”
From that point onward, it became common knowledge that fluoride is necessary to maintain strong teeth and reduce cavities.
Ask a dentist “is fluoride bad for you?” and you’ll likely get a funny look (or a dirty look).
Nearly all dentists and the American Dental Association support the daily use of fluoride in toothpaste, mouthwashes, and as part of routine dental visits. They insist that fluoride is both effective and safe.
Image: Public Domain, by Staff Sgt. Diandra Harrell, via U.S. Army
Regardless of the dental health community’s support of fluoride, many individuals, independent scientists, and some dentists have been speaking out in recent years about their concerns regarding the possible risks of fluoride. Professionals are finally questioning the side effects of fluoride.
Their opinions range from the belief we should completely ban the use of fluoride to the view that our current level of use is particularly excessive, especially with regard to its inclusion in public water supplies.
Critics of fluoride believe that individuals should be allowed to choose what they put into their bodies and at an amount that makes them comfortable.
Check out the list below to see some of the arguments against fluoride.
In 2015, the U.S. government lowered the recommended fluoridation range for the first time to 0.7 milligrams per liter of water. Concerns regarding dental fluorosis due to fluoride toxicity sparked this change. Some suggest that once the level of fluoride in the body has resulted in visible effects on the teeth, it should also be assumed that the body, as a whole, is in a state of fluoride toxicity.
Research has provided conflicting evidence regarding the benefits of fluoride use. While results have indicated an association between the use of fluoride and a decline in dental cavities, other studies have shown that the benefits are rather minimal.
Furthermore, one study found that the rates of dental cavities have also declined in countries that do not have fluoridated water, which seems to suggest that we don’t really know the exact reason why cavities are declining.
Therefore, we should be cautious when attempting to attribute this success to fluoride alone. We also must weigh this information against what we know about the risks associated with excessive fluoride intake.
To further answer the question, “is fluoride bad for you?”, we have compiled a list of the ways fluoride may impact your health below:
Is fluoride bad for you? If you are concerned about possible side effects from fluoride, you may wish to replace your fluoride-containing products with alternatives.
Rest assured, there are many products available for purchase that are free of fluoride and effective at maintaining the health of your teeth and gums.
You can also make your own toothpaste and rinses at home. If this is something that interests you, then check out our list of alternatives below.
Neem trees are native to India. Locals extract the oil from the leaves. This oil is purportedly both antimicrobial and antifungal. Look for a toothpaste containing Neem leaf extract for reducing plaque and guard against gingivitis.
Oregano oil also has antibacterial and antifungal properties making it suitable for treating a variety of fungal and bacterial infections. In dental care, people use it for canker sores, abscesses, toothaches, and more.
Oregano oil also makes a great alternative to traditional mouthwashes by creating a healthier environment for your teeth and gums. Make sure to dilute the oregano oil with a carrier oil and water before use.
Coconut oil is truly a multi-purpose staple to keep in your home. Both antimicrobial and antifungal, you can experience its benefits by cooking with it, applying it topically, cleaning your face with it, and using it as a toothpaste.
Studies have shown coconut oil is effective at reducing tooth decay by slowing the growth of associated bacteria. Using it as a mouthwash also reduces plaque.
Zinc Citrate is found in some alternative mouthwashes and toothpaste. It is effective at reducing oral bacteria and stopping the growth of bacteria that causes gingivitis.
Green tea isn’t just for drinking! Studies on green tea extract have found it to contain polyphenols which fight bad oral bacteria that contribute to plaque, bad breath, and viruses.
A sap-like substance people extract from trees of the genus Commiphora, Myrrh has been used throughout history for a variety of things. With regard to dental health, it contains a compound that fights bad breath, improves gum health, and has been shown to fight periodontal disease.
Did you know you can create your own toothpaste from baking soda? Simply mix together a small amount of baking soda with water to cut down the abrasiveness of the baking soda. If you don’t like the taste of baking soda, you can add stevia and essential oils for flavor, like cinnamon, peppermint, or spearmint.
For over 50 years, fluoride has been used in oral products and in public water with the purpose of strengthening teeth and preventing tooth decay. Studies have shown that is effective to this end. It has only been recently that concerns have arisen regarding fluoride’s potential negative consequences.
While it is true that excess fluoride in the body can cause significant health issues, we don’t have enough evidence, at this time, to say with certainty that its current recommended level of use should be reduced further or discontinued.
Fluoride is a naturally occurring substance, and as with any substance (natural or otherwise), use in moderation to experience its benefits and minimize any potential risks.
For those interested in other natural alternatives to fluoride, we made sure to include a list of some great options with proven dental benefits. Always discuss your plans with your dental care provider to ensure they are the best choice for you.
However, regardless of the decisions you make for you and your family, remember that being informed matters most. With good information, you can make the choices that work for your family.
Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentist
Date : 04/04/2020
5 Tooth Replacement Options Worth Considering After Tooth Loss
If it’s not your baby teeth, losing one of your teeth can be embarrassing, and you may think immediately about tooth replacement options. After all, our society puts pressure on people to always look and feel their best
Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentist
Date : 07/04/2020
Gap Teeth and Teeth Gap Bands: How They Can Help
One of the first things many people notice about you is your smile. Your smile is your first impression, greeting, and a radiant icebreaker all in one. However, people who have gap teeth may be more hesitant to share their beautiful smiles. Why is that? It’s because although there’s nothing wrong with gap teeth, until […]
Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentist
Date : 07/05/2020
How to Clean Your Tongue and Improve Your Oral Health
Sure, we all like to think we have good oral health. While brushing your teeth twice a day and occasionally flossing is commendable, the truth is you can be doing so much more. Learning how to clean your tongue can help improve your dental hygiene. It can also prevent gum disease, improve bad breath, and […] | 10,880 | 4,565 | 2.383352 |
warc | 202143 | Biological research questions often demand a variety of imaging tools and image processing capabilities. Valuable insights from each and every image are held in the underlying quantitative data. And careful preparation of the entire workflow from image acquisition through to processing and analysis is vital.
During this workshop series you will explore the very latest possibilities in the imaging world. Each episode spotlights a different technology area and the key workflow optimizations to drive your high-level research.
Learn about the newest developments and how to tackle new experiments in your research See the instruments in action and experience how the different technologies complement each other Learn how to get deeper insights from your image data Register for all to see the results in our final session.
Thursday
Learn how the latest confocal technology addresses a wide range of questions with samples as diverse as cell cultures, spheroids, whole animals and tissue sections See the LSM 980 in action and experience workflows that support easy generation of your optimal results Hear how the latest technology developments came to be and perspectives on future possibilities for confocal imaging
Once fluorescent proteins began revolutionizing biological imaging, the confocal microscope cemented its place as the centrepiece of the core imaging lab. The multitude of sample types and applications that benefit from optical sectioning ensure the confocal is always in high demand and for a large variety of imaging needs.
As experimental demands grow, so progress in technology presents new opportunities and the drive for faster acquisition with higher resolution and better image quality continues to expand experimental possibilities.
The Airyscan detector provided a huge step forward in confocal performance when it was launched in 2014 as it uniquely teamed super resolution with low noise and extremely gentle confocal acquisition. Subsequent developments have further extended this Airyscan capability and these advancements in speed, resolution and gentleness together are providing exciting opportunities for addressing new biological questions.
Your goal may be understanding the interplay of fluorescently tagged proteins in cell culture, expanding your biology to 3D models such as organoids, following fast signalling processes deep in the mouse brain or capturing large volumes of fixed samples. Each of these requirements benefits from lower noise and better image quality. The combination of gentle acquisition, super resolution and speed provided by the Airyscan detector delivers this quality for every single one of your samples and it is this diversity of application benefits that places the Airyscan at the centre of so many imaging explorations.
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Thursday
Learn how Lightsheet technology is revolutionizing imaging of whole, living specimens such as zebrafish, Drosophila and organoids as well as cleared tissue such as brain and kidney See the Lightsheet 7 in action and get a feel for how easy it is to get started Hear from the experts how the imaging demands of live and cleared specimens have driven the development of unique optics for the Lightsheet 7
The power of visualizing complete model organisms and tissues in 3D continues to transform our understanding of biology. This demand for contextual data in larger specimens, both live and fixed, has led to a significant increase in the use of samples such as zebrafish, Drosophila, organoids and cleared tissue for probing cellular and subcellular structure and function. Capturing meaningful 3D datasets in such samples is challenging using classical imaging approaches due to limitations in depth penetration and the resulting long acquisition times and significant phototoxic burden that can result.
By switching from classical imaging approaches to acquisition using a sheet of light, large volumes of data can be captured with the speed and gentleness necessary for these delicate specimens.
Light sheet technology not only increases your image capture rate in larger living samples but also in fixed and cleared tissue and the resolution now made possible by advances in optics is generating impactful results. Making use of this powerful imaging modality for both live and fixed samples all in the same instrument really diversifies the applications and users that can benefit and ensures that the system is always used to full capacity.
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Thursday
Learn how automated microscopy workflows are driving statistical robustness in experimental routines as diverse as embryo growth, cell proliferation, spheroid development and multimodal acquisitions Watch the Celldiscoverer 7 in use as we follow the whole workflow live from sample placement to quantifiable results Familiarize yourself with the latest possibilities in image analysis and smart microscopy to drive efficiency in all of your workflows
The drive for reproducibility and statistical robustness has fueled an increase in automated, efficient microscopy workflows to reduce user bias and quickly increase the number of sample points for analysis. Automated microscopes and associated analysis routines complement other imaging solutions by providing a route to rapidly scale up experiments without needing to know anything about microscopy at all.
Historically, increasing throughput by using automation has meant a reduction in image quality, but advances in technology no longer engender this compromise. The ZEISS Celldiscoverer 7 has been designed from the ground up to provide optimal image quality for each and every user and sample. Optimization is automatic and with the implementation of analysis tools such as the ZEISS Bioapps, users have an easy route to generate reliable, quantifiable data without the need for extensive training.
A further opportunity presented by automated imaging is implementation of analysis routines which automatically localize the events of interest and subsequently capture these at high resolution entirely automatically. This automatic acquisition of the multi-modal datasets is vital to glean as much information as possible without needing to spend hours locating the regions of interest manually.
Whether your goal is high content screening, capturing multiplex data, timelapse acquisition or multimodal imaging, combining automated acquisition with quick and easy analysis routines is key to reducing the time needed to reach your results.
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Thursday
Learn how lattice lightsheet technology is providing access to rich volumes of data with exciting scientific possibilities across samples as diverse as cells, embryos and plants See for yourself how easily you can generate volumetric datasets during the live demo of the Lattice Lightsheet 7 Take a look behind the scenes at the unique and impressive optical design that underlies the inverted implementation. Come prepared with your optics questions as we explore this unique capability!
Lattice light sheet microscopy hit the headlines following the landmark paper in 2014 (1) and has since proved itself to be a powerful technique for the long-term study of a wide range of specimens. The unique combination of fast, volumetric imaging with extremely gentle acquisition is generating a richness of data that simply cannot be reached using any other imaging approach. This promises to completely revolutionize the field of live cell imaging, and homebuilt instruments have already generated numerous high impact publications.
However, the scope and usability of this approach for a very wide user base has been limited since this technology has only been available in an upright configuration and has required significant time and expertise to make the necessary alignments and optimizations.
This changed with the launch of the ZEISS Lattice Lightsheet 7 platform which provides lattice light sheet imaging but in a convenient, inverted configuration. Compatible with the same samples and sample preparation you would use when imaging with a confocal or a spinning disc, the Lattice Lightsheet 7 offers an easy way to move existing experiments to this new capability without any reconfiguration.
The automatic alignments and easy workflows provided by the Lattice Lightsheet 7 mean that even inexperienced users can access this cutting-edge approach and capture 3D data over hours and days at a time. The accessibility of such powerful technology to non-expert users sets this approach to become the new standard in 3D long term timelapse imaging of dish mounted specimens.
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1) Science (Oct 2014); 346(6208):1257998. Bi-Chang Chen et al, Lattice light-sheet microscopy: imaging molecules to embryos at high spatiotemporal resolution. DOI:10.1126/science.1257998
Thursday
Learn how super resolution technology now caters for an enormous range of applications See the Elyra 7 in action and get a feel for how you can enjoy twice the speed, twice the resolution and twice the gentleness of classical SIM all at the same time Hear from the experts how developments in super resolution technology continue to accelerate scientific discovery
Super resolution light microscopy has played an important role in extending our understanding of biological processes in many sample types and contexts. A variety of technologies exist with each providing different benefits in terms of sample types, resolutions and light requirements. For example, single molecule localisation microscopy (SMLM) is inherently slow but provides very high resolutions (<10nm); Stimulated emission depletion microscopy (STED) enables high resolution imaging but requires special staining protocols and high laser powers that are known to damage live specimens; and super resolution structured illumination microscopy (SR-SIM) provides easy and gentle 3D insights, which are ideal for live specimens but historically with resolutions only down to 120nm, which is insufficient for resolving many sub-organelle processes and interactions.
Those using super resolution microscopy on a regular basis, particularly for live imaging, are very familiar with these trade-offs in terms of speed, resolution and gentleness and until recently the technology platform of choice for each experiment has been the system providing the best compromise of these three parameters.
With ZEISS Elyra 7, these compromises are no longer necessary. Your demanding super resolution requirements are met by a single platform offering both SMLM and lattice SR-SIM. Not only do you benefit from the stability and power you need for PALM and dSTORM experiments but also the new capability of SIM
2 which provides resolutions down to 60nm but with twice the speed and several times the gentleness of any other SIM approach. This is an exciting new era of super resolution capability!
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Thursday
Hear about the latest developments in image handling, vizualisation and processing including the ZEISS software solution for secure data and user management, across platforms Follow workflows live and see how to handle big data with the arivis software Learn about the imaging demands that are shaping processing workflows and how to address them using Vision4D
The very latest in imaging instrumentation is providing many new and exciting opportunities for your Life Science research. This progress in acquisition approaches is powerful but it needs to be combined with a subsequent workflow of visualization, processing and analysis steps to achieve the quantitative insights that your research needs.
The tsunami of data that imaging now generates causes big challenges for software platforms. Software instability or a lack of functionality or automatization can lead to processed data that provides less information than it could. Indeed, selecting the best solution for extracting the information you need from your imaging data can mean the difference between reaching answers to your scientific questions or not.
To complement the exciting developments in imaging technology, ZEISS also has a powerful range of solutions to support your big data analysis requirements to ensure that you can always extract the insights you need.
Arivis Vision4D has been designed from the ground up to optimize the visualization and processing of even the largest datasets. Powerful 3D analysis routines and scalable workflows can be quickly and easily configured, ensuring that you always have the latest processing tools to get all the information you need from your precious imaging data.
During this workshop you will have the opportunity to explore some of the latest developments in image handling, visualization and processing, and a chance to discuss common challenges that can be overcome with modern data management and processing solutions.
Join us for this interactive workshop! | 13,021 | 5,019 | 2.594342 |
warc | 202143 | There are lots of different types of mortgages, and some of them will be more suited to you than others. This is because each of them are different and can benefit you in different ways.
Here we are looking at the cashback mortgage and how it works. Will it benefit you and how does it compare to other mortgage options? First of all, if you would prefer to watch our cashback mortgage YouTube video, make sure to watch it below. We regularly post helpful mortgage guides and tips on our YouTube channel MoneymanTV. Make sure to subscribe if you enjoy our content!
To put it simply, with a cashback mortgage, after you complete your term, you will get some money back.
The way that this is worked out is through a percentage of what you have borrowed. It’s usually something small like 1%-2%. In some cases, lenders will state a fixed amount in your mortgage contract.
Like all types of mortgages, Cashback Mortgages have both advantages and disadvantages. For example, you may be offered a free property valuation with your Cashback Mortgage, it all depends on your lender.
They are very popular amongst those looking to borrow lower mortgages. This is because you will get some money back along with some benefits on the side. If you get offered a competitive percentage on your Cashback Mortgage, it is definitely worth considering as an option. You may get a lot of money back upon the completion of your term. The disadvantage to Cashback Mortgages is that they often come with high interest rates.
Cashback Mortgages, although they sound great, aren’t at the forefront of the mortgage market. They were more popular in the early 2000s.
It’s not a mortgage option that should be shoved under the rug, however. We still find customers taking out Cashback Mortgages; it’s not like they’re a bad choice. Quite a lot of buyers choose them as their backup option. If you want Specialist Mortgage Advice in York and want to speak with an expert, get in touch with our team. We have experience with lots of different types of mortgages and can help you find one that suits you the best. A mortgage advisor in York will be right by your side during the whole moving home process. | 2,210 | 1,049 | 2.106768 |
warc | 202143 | With sub-metering, a few Bangalore apartments have reduced their water demand and better managed their water scarcity If you live in an apartment that does not receive BWSSB water supply, you are probably familiar with »
Urban water case studies present a set of documented real-life stories of water management practices that have been undertaken by schools, communities and individuals.
Lying at the corner of a quiet residential lane in Vidyaranyapura, R Balasubramaniam’s house is anything but plain. Greenery surrounds the two-storeyed orange-painted house, unlike the more sober buildings nearby. Creepers climb up the house »
About five years ago, Gayatri Pandit set up a Direct Use rainwater harvesting (RWH) system in her home, concerned that too much rainwater was getting wasted. After a good rain, the system is able to »
The household of Mahalakshmi Jayaram, an architect, is nearly independent when it comes to water. Wastewater is treated and reused here, and rainwater is directly used and also recharged into the ground. In fact, rainwater »
Ravi Iyer’s home is surrounded by a bright green garden and lawn even at the peak of summer. Plantains and other trees, flowering plants and creepers thrive here. Located along Sarjapur road, Iyer’s layout gets » | 1,318 | 759 | 1.736495 |
warc | 202143 | When asked about the most useful major, it is easy to think in generic terms of wealth and fortune. If so, a major in the computer sciences would prove lucrative. With a median salary of $80,000 and a 38% expected job growth within the next eight years, professions requiring a degree in the computer sciences are in demand. Indeed, even my six months interning for Boeing supported the numbers: those with an extensive knowledge of computers were exalted as gods. In the mere half year, I witnessed two engineers promoted up the ranks- coincidentally, both were computer science graduates.However, the term “useful” is not a neat package that can be simply handed everyone. Rather, it can only be defined personally, aligned to each individual’s needs and dreams. Useful could mean one’s contributions to society, personal gain, or satisfaction from a job well done. Useful could mean job security, wealth, or utilitarian value. But above all else, a useful major is a major someone cares enough about to be productive. It is a major committed to and sacrificed for; it is a field of interest that captivates and motivates one to do more, go the extra mile, stay extra hours to finish any remaining problems. The major taken should correlate with personal interests so that the boundless enthusiasm expressed for study will translate into productivity in a future career. Everyone has their own niche, their own major, their own curiosity for a certain subject. Knowing this, I personally find an aerospace engineering major to be of utmost utility for my own future plans.Since childhood, I have been infected with the “plane bug”: whenever the sound of engines screams across the blue ceiling, whenever the product of man’s ingenuity conquers the chains of gravity, I am compelled to stare skyward. My interests have led me to pursue an understanding of the dynamics of flight. But aerospace engineering is not the Holy Grail for everyone as it is for me. Most people don’t spend hours constructing wooden models of their own airplane designs, drawing vector and differential equation fields, or staring into the night sky for hours, waiting for the rumble and blinking lights overhead. Most people don’t take multi-variable calculus, research at UC Riverside and UCLA, or intern for Boeing. Most people don’t dream of the innovation that can be derived from aerospace engineering or the world-wide effects of such technological advancements.Everyone is different. Though they may not have my passion for flight, they are just as excited by their own dreams and aspirations. There is not one most useful major, no matter what the numbers or trends say. We each can make our own numbers, our own worth with our desire to make a mark in our respective fields: passion for the work is the catalyst; useful productivity and utility is the result. There is no one major for all of us, but each of us has his or her major. | 2,971 | 1,474 | 2.015604 |
warc | 202143 | Yorkshire Water Services Limited has been fined a total of £150,000 for illegally discharging sewage effluent into the Potter Carr Nature Reserve.
The company pleaded guilty to two charges at an earlier hearing – causing sewage sludge to enter a tributary of the Mother Drain and breach of permit condition relating to ammoniacal nitrogen levels in their final treated sewage effluent.
While Yorkshire Water holds an environmental permit that authorises water discharges from x, that is only permitted under a number of strict conditions.
On 28th March 2017, Environment Agency officials confirmed pollution of the Mother Drain at the Potter Carr Nature Reserve after it was reported by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.
They saw small pieces of toilet paper floating in the water – which looked grey – and sample results confirmed high levels of ammoniacal nitrogen in the water.
Due to the severity of the pollution, the Environment Agency requested the Internal Drainage Board to switch off a pump station used for land drainage.
Yorkshire Water later explained a valve failure on 27th March 2017 had led to a settlement tank on site draining sewage sludge but the company did not contact the Environment Agency because it thought effluent was contained on the site.
It added electrical damage caused by the incident affected parts of the works and disrupted the biological treatment processes, which resulted in a deterioration of the treated sewage effluent quality.
In response to the incident, Yorkshire Water placed aeration equipment in the Mother Drain, following which the Environment Agency continued to investigate and monitor the effects of the pollution for over a week and found no sign of dead or distressed fish.
A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said: “Water companies are aware that their activities have the potential for serious environmental impacts, and they know that we will take action when they cause pollution. In this case Yorkshire Water has failed the environment, customers and the system of environmental laws the public puts its trust in.
“Polluters must pay, the Environment Agency will continue to do everything in its power to ensure that they do.”
Yorkshire Water was also ordered to pay costs of £36,506, in addition to the fine.
A spokesperson has been quoted as saying: “We take our responsibility to look after the environment very seriously and we are sorry this incident occurred.” | 2,490 | 1,172 | 2.124573 |
warc | 202143 | Did you always want to quit smoking but didn’t know where to start? Did you tried just avoiding cigarrets but suddenly had the unstoppable urge to smoke again and coudn’t get passed it? To most people, just simply stop smoking is a lot harder than it seems to be. That happens because many parts of the body get used to having nicotine in them.
Nicotine is the main addictive substance in tobacco, it leads to actual physical dependance and this cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms when a person tries to quit. Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) gives you nicotine but not the other harmful chemicals in tobacco. NRT can help relieve some of the physical withdrawal symptoms so that you can focus on the psychological (emotional) aspects of quitting.
Many studies have shown using NRT can nearly double the chances of quitting smoking. It hasn’t been studied as much for quitting smokeless tobacco, but the NRT lozenges may help. Nicotine Pouches
Nicotine pouches are white portioned pouches that contain nicotine without the presence of tobacco. This is what differentiates this product to a greater extent from its look-alike, snus. The beauty and comfort of this product is unmatched. First, nicotine pouches are available in various flavourings. These flavours include popular mint flavours, black cherry, coffee and even citrus flavours. The flavours make the product very comfortable when in your mouth, between the upper lip and your gums. Unlike other products, you do not have to spit when using this product. You can therefore enjoy the slow release of nicotine without the need to spit from time to time!
With nicotine pouches, you get your nicotine fix in a unique way that will not only leave you with a good aftertaste but also clean teeth. Now that’s killing two birds with one stone! Nicotine pouches are comfortable to use, even while enjoying other products, making it ideal for use in various social gatherings. Nicotine pouches can also be easily disposed of as household trash, making the product environmentally friendly. In general, the beauty of using this product can only be experienced at a personal level. Furthermore, there are numerous products available that are bound to meet various users’ preferences. | 2,267 | 1,126 | 2.013321 |
warc | 202143 | After doing research on how many calories are in one, it still wasn’t enough to keep me from devouring one entire mooncake.
Mooncake Festival just passed and I’m here to rain on your parade!
Ahhh yes. Where do I begin with this delectable treat?
Some may cut the mooncake into 6 equal pieces, while others will simply grasp the whole thing like an apple and
CHOMP ON IT without hesitation. Now I know what you’re thinking, who in the right mind would eat an entire mooncake like an apple? But that’s not the point here.
Regardless of how you consume your mooncakes. Unbeknownst to many, these deceivingly small fist-sized pastries pack a punch to your diet plans.
Without further ado, here are the calorie counts for 4 popular types of mooncakes. 1. LOTUS SALTED EGG YOLK MOONCAKES
According to my mother, this is the one and only proper mooncake. I don’t know why but I’ve never questioned her, because if I do, let’s just say a certain part of my body will start to bloom like a flower.
Nevertheless, I believe that we can all come to an agreement when I say this is the classic mooncake we all know and love. If given a pen and paper and asked to draw a mooncake, this would be the go-to mooncake that many of us would draw.
Though it’s a classic, hidden underneath all that beauty, a typical lotus salted egg yolk packs 790 calories per mooncake! That’s equivalent to eating roughly 2.8 bowls of rice, or around 4 slices of thin-crust pizzas!
2. LOTUS SEED PASTE MOONCAKE
A humble-looking mooncake, simple and minimalistic.
Some may even argue this is the best type of mooncake. It’s no surprise when I was younger, my sibling and I would fight, argue or even race around the nearby playground to decide on who gets to eat it.
Now I know what you’re thinking, but no sharing was never an option. Well, not until my mother said so.
Just like the one above this lotus paste mooncake is not so far behind in terms of calories, packing around 716 calories per mooncake, eating one of these bad boys is equivalent to eating one plate of very good Char Kuey Teow from your neighborhood corner store.
3. RED BEAN PASTE MOONCAKE
The one and only! No mooncake list is ever complete without mentioning these babies.
Need I say more when the name describes it perfectly already? Red bean fillings in a mooncake; I’m already throwing you my money.
Red bean has always been a huge part of Chinese culture, so much so that it has even been written in a poem in the 1st century AD about it. From red bean soup to fried sesame red beanballs and even ice cream ! Red bean is a beloved dessert all across southeast Asia.
But all good things come with a price, and it is no surprise that the beloved red bean paste mooncake packs a whopping 820 calories per mooncake! It has more calories than what 2 chocolate sundaes from McDonald’s have; 2 chocolate sundaes are roughly 660 calories.
4. SNOW SKIN LOTUS SEED PASTE MOONCAKE
Unlike traditional mooncakes, the snow skin mooncakes aren’t baked in ovens and are usually served cold instead of room temperature. Using two types of rice flours, these shiny jewels have a texture that is chewy and gooey that many people across Southeast Asia love.
A mini Snow Skin Mooncake contains about 93 calories and is normally offered in smaller portions (25 grams).
But be cautious. because of their small innocent appearance, you might be tempted to eat more than the advised amount because they’re so little.
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warc | 202143 | The website positioning of a company has become more important than ever. It can help you in two different ways. The first way, as discussed above, is to set the atmosphere and tone of your website that will be received by potential customers.
The second way is more involved and it involves the use of on-site and off-site positioning. If you’re looking for a solution for your website, take a look at these 4 ways to help you position your business. This will also help with the placement of your internet pages.
Web Design: One of the biggest mistakes that many business owners make is to allow their design to define the image of their website. Many have gotten so involved in the artwork that they forget to think about it’s use to set the atmosphere and tone of the website. To the casual observer, there might not be anything different but in fact, it can do the opposite.
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) For Keywords: When doing SEO, the marketing department can become a bit obsessed. It’s easy to go off track with what should be done and the goals get lost in the shuffle. Some people have even had the experience of being on a team with a great idea and then getting to the point where they realize that the rest of the team didn’t have the same goal as they did. Always remember that these are your customers and you need to take care of them.
First Time Visitors: One of the most important parts of a website is the first time visitors
pozycjonowanie. It is the people who visit your website for the first time that can make or break your business.
On-Site and Off-Site Positioning: Not all marketing specialists will agree on the importance of this butit is very important. When you’re designing your website, it’s very important to focus on the space on the website that will attract first time visitors.
Search Engine Results and More Search Engine Results: When you’ve done the work to create an internet presence, it’s important to make sure that your search engine ranking and rankings can always remain strong. You don’t want any site that will be placed on the first page of Google to also be the website that gets you customers to bounce. When you choose the right keywords, you’ll find that it can also help the quality of the traffic you get from the search engines.
For any business, the first thing that is important is to make sure that your website looks professional. In order to accomplish this you may need to do some web design work that will include redesigning your website to show how it will be used in the subscription service.
Submission-based Marketing: The next step to help you position your website in the subscription service is to submit your information to the website directories. Submit as many as you can to get yourself indexed by the major search engines such as Google and Yahoo.
It Holding.PL: This is a powerful tool that will show you where you stand with the search engines. It Holds.PL also allows you to create unique links for each of your pages that will also help you establish yourself as a resource for your prospects.
Positioning your website is very important. Many businesses that try to get too involved in the design of their site end up damaging their credibility and their reputation in the search engines. By focusing on the positioning of your website, you can put yourself in a better position to attract customers who are seeking a particular service. | 3,489 | 1,568 | 2.225128 |
warc | 202143 | Mi Kun Chan Non Director of the Women Empowerment and Community Development Programme on Mon Women’s Organization (MWO) and Member of Alliance for Gender Inclusion in the Peace Process in Myanmar
Photo: UN Women/Niels den Hollander
Mi Kun is no ordinary woman, hailing from the ethnic Mon community of southeast Myanmar, she has passionately and vocally advocated for women’s participation in peace processes for over a decade. Her success stories are found at the Thai-Burma border where she delivers leadership trainings to marginalised Mon women living in impoverished communities.
“Women’s empowerment is very important. Everyone needs to know about the law. If we understand [the law], then we can speak out for rights. We should do as much research as possible to identify what are the difficulties we face.” She encourages women to go beyond the confines of the ‘kitchen’ and develop skills and confidence needed to challenge the traditional norms and customs prevalent in the society. Her active mentoring enables them to demand and undertake opportunities in decision-making and leadership roles within the Mon community and the government. Recognizing the needs and the influential role of religious and community leaders, UN Women works closely with Mon Women’s Network in Myanmar to promote better awareness on the need for women’s political leadership and participation. | 1,433 | 796 | 1.800251 |
warc | 202143 | If you plan on leaving your canine in a pen for an prolonged period, they should be very snug with the setup beforehand. If you propose on, let’s say, leaving your dog in a playpen when you go to work, it could be a good idea to attach a crate to their playpen.
From quality to portability, dimension, and value, these trusted, top-notch playpens will allow you to keep your sanity and maintain your pet pleased. One of the all time best sellers, the Midwest Exercise pens are sturdy and properly constructed.
Why I Acquired TWO Pet Playpen For My Children
The hinged door includes a bolt-action lock that may be fastened securely with a padlock or tied up for extra security. The 80cm top is suitable for practically all puppies as well as younger dogs, small to medium-sized breeds or older fully-grown canine who won’t in any other case attempt to escape.
The diameter is 150cm, however with a top of between 60.9 and 121.9cm to choose from, it can be used for all breeds. Designed to be used indoors however able to go outside too, a playpen retains your pooch contained in a small house while giving all of them they want, such as meals and somewhere to go to the toilet. So before leaving your pet alone in the playpen, you should ensure that it won’t get damage and obtain any accidents. is a great option for many dogs and suits most standard-sized crates. And at first, the front lip of the crate was a bit high for my Corgi puppy to jump over, however as he's grown he is figured it out along with his quick legs. I made it simpler when he was tiny by placing a raised dog mattress in entrance so it wasn't as a lot of an impediment. We recommend the MidWest iCrate due to the two-door possibility, divider panels and the flexibility to simply connect to their ex-pen panels.
Panels connect with rods that are designed to be sunk into the bottom if using outdoors. It could be configured into different shapes, and the bottom is flat for stability.
And then there are those pups who are simply too artful for some forms of playpens . If you already know your pet is prone to mischief, ensure you discover one of the best escape-proof playpen you presumably can. A sturdy, high-quality canine home can provide shelter from all the elements. If your new pen comes with a door, it may be good to leave it open at first so your canine doesn’t consider it as a entice .
They also have a smaller choice for small canine, which is slightly cheaper if that is what you want. A different material design; this one is smaller however sturdier. The better part is that they offer a ton of different measurement options for you to select from. This is by far the most suitable choice for any small or medium-sized canine, bar none, when you can afford it. Richell has been recognized to dominate the sphere of dog gates of premium quality, and lately they began manufacturing and making them extra reasonably priced.
A soft-sided crate is tremendous moveable for easy journey and momentary crating. If you convey your canine to work, a portable crate can be a wonderful under-the-desk choice to give your canine a safe place to hang around and chill. This option by MidWest has great airflow with multiple windows and is certainly one of the sturdier soft-sided crate models.
Any playpen on the market can swimsuit a small dog like a Corgi or Beagle. Ensure the playpen has walls tall sufficient to stop the little fellow from leaping over. Small dogs are natural attention seekers and don't do well alone. So consider getting a playpen giant sufficient to accommodate two or three toy breeds. You can part off areas contained in the pen to keep the canines separate at times.
There are many fashions available for sale, however this one tops the charts, as stated on countless buyer evaluation websites. It is well suited to totally different sorts of small animals, particularly, canines, rabbits, and cats.
It is made from sturdy rust-proof iron steel with secure-locking slide-bolt latches and step-through door access. Cleaning it up is so easy with its detachable and washable prime cover and ground mat. This is particularly helpful if he will get carsick when touring. It is light-weight which can be moved by an incessant canine if not properly anchored to the ground. It has eight square panels and double-latch doors for further security. The removable high simply zips off and you can remove its bottom floor panel for washing.
But, general, a fantastic, low-prices playpen, great for touring as it will be easy to take it with you on the road. As a web-based pet playpen informational useful resource, Preventive Vet is unable to and doesn't provide particular medical advice or counseling. | 4,735 | 2,314 | 2.04624 |
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3 Ways Your Life Insurance Company Is Scamming You
Worried about the out-of-control life insurance premiums? We Have enlisted 5 top ways to decrease your life insurance premium. Well, keep these things in mind but do tread with care and act prudently.
Shop around and Bargain
Shop, Compare and Bargain! Well, the earliest principle, older As dirt, but still going strong. Once decided in your coverage, don’t just register for the initial plan that crosses your eye. Make sure that you shop around (net is a good place to begin ) and also get a sense of the market. This would allow you to bargain hard and receive the best coverage in the lowest possible price.
Opt for Term Life InsuranceNear Oak Creek — The quickest way to Reduce your Life insurance premium is to elect for Term Life Insurance policy instead of a whole-life policy. The idea is to continue insurance as what it is and not turn it in an investment item. Thus, you may get yourself insured under term life policy in the fraction of the expense of a whole-life scheme with the same policy amount. However, do not forget that Term Life Insurance covers you just for a per-defined time period.
Maintain yourself Fit — Make a reduced risk proposition to your Insurance provider in Oak Creek by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and keeping yourself from addictions such as smoking, alcohol and drugs. A good health record will result in considerable decrease in your life insurance premiums.
Consult with an Insurance Advisor – To reduce your life insurance Premium, the easiest thing you could do is to consult a fantastic Insurance Advisor. Considering that the advisor will be expert in the insurance market, he/she would be able to secure you to the very affordable deal in accord with your coverage requirements. Essentially a good insurance adviser would compare distinct exchange rates for you and would also negotiate the very best rates on your behalf. Well, internet is a great place to recognize an agent.
Start at a young age!
Insure yourself at a young age. Life insurance premium in a Young age is only a portion of what it might be if you are well into your middle-age. The assumption is young and healthy people will be the lowest risk section. The low mortality hazard is a great incentive for insurance companies to insure you in lower premiums in Oak Creek.
Although it makes sense to get in contact with a life Insurance company to cover your dependents in the eventuality of your untimely departure, you will find ethics issues surrounding the insurance companies and agents. Broadly there may be 3 ways your life insurance company is scamming you. We have enlisted them to your advantage.
Selling Coverage which you don’t need in Oak Creek Colorado!
The insurance companies thrive on the fact that most people Do not know their life insurance needs. With standard products, they attempt to sell you coverage which you might not need, but, which can be lucrative for them. The insurance brokers expedite the process so you skip the fine print and register for a policy that is ill-suited to your needs. The trick is to play in your fear factor and market you heavy insurance, even if you don’t have dependents.
Coaxing one to pay’Cash’
We strongly suggest, don’t pay your premium through money to an agent. Further, do ensure that you get a receipt for your payment. There are numerous fraudulent entities posing as genuine insurance agencies that extract hard money from you in lieu of insurance premium. They request that you sign at blank spaces at a shape, assuring you that it is simply a formality. As soon as you’ve dropped for their trick, you’re left without an insurance policy. The worst part is that almost all victims simply come to know of this scam, when they have met with some accident and there is not insurance to pay for them.
Luring you with benefits!
Insurance agencies and agents in Oak Creek have a Method of promising you Unbelievable advantages out of a life insurance policy. Life insurance agents might give you plans, with a guarantee that the policy would operate premium-free for a specific period. Some brokers play it clever and offer you excellent discounts for signing you up for a new policy, while substituting an old policy. The secret is that the old policy gets terminated and new coverage doesn’t get initiated as a result of the cumbersome procedural bottlenecks. Therefore, exposing you to risk without cover.
10 key reasons why a person needs life insurance near Oak Creek
Insurance is designed to protect a Individual and the household From disasters and fiscal burdens. There are many types of insurance of that, the basic and most important is considered to be life insurance. It provides for the dependents after your departure.
Since there are certain financial commitments you need to Meet throughout lifetime and do contribute in some way to the family , you need to provide something even in death–to secure the house, assist your family meet expenses for a while, shield dependent parents, or secure the kids or partner.
Financial obligations may include funeral costs, Unsettled medical accounts, mortgages, company commitments, meeting the college expenses of their kids, etc.
How much insurance a person needs would change, depending on Lifestyle, financial needs and resources of income, debts, and the number of dependents? An insurance adviser or broker in Oak Creek would advise that you take insurance which numbers to five to ten times your yearly income. It is ideal to sit down with a specialist and go throughout the reasons why you need to consider insurance and what type of insurance preparation would help you.
As an important part of your budget insurance Provides peace of mind for any uncertainties in life.
1. Life Insurance properly planned will on premature death provide capital to deal with monies due, mortgages, and living expenses. It offers protection to the family you leave behind and functions as a cash source.
2. It secures Your hard earned estate on passing by giving tax free money that can be utilized to pay death and estate duties and to tide over company and personal expenses.
3. Life Insurance in Oak Creek may have a savings or retirement component that gives for you through retirement.
4. Some Policies have riders like coverage of critical illness or phrase insurance for the children or spouse. There are certain rules regarding eligibility for riders which you’ll need to decide obviously.
5. Having a Valid insurance policy is considered as monetary assets that enhances your credit rating when you need health insurance or a mortgage or business loan.
6. In the Event of Bankruptcy, the money value as well as death benefits of an insurance policy is exempt from creditors.
7. Life Insurance in Oak Creek can be proposed such that it will cover your funeral costs.
8. Term life Insurance has double benefits, it protects and you can get your money back through tactical points on your life.
9. Insurance Safeguards your business from financial loss or any obligations if a business partner dies.
10. It may Contribute to keeping a household’s life style when one donating spouse unexpectedly expires.
Insurance Is Critical to good fiscal planning and security However, you would need to assess your personal risk and long-term commitments. Insurance stands someone in good stead throughout life and may be utilized in the event of emergencies during a life time by asking a mortgage or withdrawal.
A Free Term Life Insurance Quote Is Only Easy To Obtain
By searching online for life insurance, you can Find a free Term life insurance quote with no obligation to purchase. To be able to get the free term life insurance quote, you fill in the form on the proper page of the life insurance provider site. You do need to make sure you provide honest answers to all the questions so as to get the life insurance you want.
Once the company receives the request to get a free term life Insurance estimate, then an agent will carefully examine the application and also email a quote to you based on the term of this policy and the amount of the death benefit. You shouldn’t base the quotation you get on that of a friend or another relative because every individual is different in his/her needs. Since you’re searching for low cost term life insurance, you do need to request free estimates from at least three companies.
Term life insurance in Oak Creek is only great for the life of the term. At the end of the term, you have the option to renew the policy, but you may not get it for the exact same free term life insurance quote as you started with. This is because your age has certainly changed and your needs concerning a settlement have also changed. However, you still wish to get the best rates possible for low cost term life insuranceplan.
You do not have to be in perfect health to Receive a Free term Life insurance quote. In fact, you can get low cost life insurance without even having a medical exam. Even in the event that you have life-threatening ailments, you can find a free quote for term life insurance but it may not be the low price term life insurance you’re hoping for. This is because you are in a higher risk category because your odds of dying within the term are much greater. Even if the premiums are a little higher, you are still leaving something for your family and also to cover your funeral.
A CPA Talks About Buying Life Insurance in Oak Creek
Not everyone needs life insurance. The first thing to do is Make sure that you require it. Life insurance is really meant for your family members or other dependents who rely on your earnings.
Why You Buy Life Insurance
You buy life insurance in order that, in case you die, your dependents Can live the same type of life they live now. Strictly speaking, then, life insurance is merely a means of replacing your earnings on your absence. If you don’t have dependents (state, because you’re single) or you don’t have earnings (say, as you are retired), you don’t need life insurance. Note that children seldom need life insurance since they practically never have dependents and other people don’t rely upon their earnings.
Life Insurance near Oak Creek Comes in Two Flavors
Should You need life insurance, you should be aware that it comes In two primary flavors: term insurance and cash-value insurance (also called”whole life” insurance). Ninety-nine times out of 100, what you need is term insurance.
Term Life is Simple to Purchase and Understand
Term life insurance is simple, straightforward life insurance. You pay an yearly premium, and if you perish, a lump sum is paid to your beneficiaries. Term life insurance gets its name as you buy the insurance for a particular term, such as 5, 10, or 15 years (and sometimes more ). In the end of the term, you are able to renew your policy or get a different one. The big benefits of term insurance are that it is cheap and it’s simple.
Cash Value in Oak Creek is Trickier
Another taste of life insurance is cash-value insurance. Many men and women are attracted to cash-value insurance because it allegedly lets them maintain some of the premiums that they pay through recent years. After all, the reasoning goes, you pay for life insurance for 20, 30, or even 40 decades, which means you might as well get some of the money back. With cash-value insurance, some of the top money is kept in an account that is yours to maintain or borrow against.
This sounds terrific. The only problem is that cash-value Insurance usually isn’t a very good investment, even if you hold the policy for years and years. And it is a terrible investment should you keep the policy for just a year or two. What’s more, to really analyze a cash-value insurance policy, you need to perform a very complicated financial analysis. And that is, in fact, the significant issue with cash-value life insurance.
While perhaps a handful of good cash-value insurance Policies are available, many– perhaps most–are terrible investments. And also to tell the good from the bad, you need a computer along with the financial skills to perform something known as discounted cash-flow analysis. If you do believe you need cash-value insurance, it likely makes sense to have a financial planner execute this analysis for you. Evidently, this financial planner should be a different person from the insurance broker selling you the policy.
What is the bottom line? Cash-value insurance is much Complex a financial product for most people to manage. Note, also, that any investment option that is tax-deductible–like a 401(k), a 401(b), a deductible IRA, a SEP/IRA, or a Keogh plan–is always a better investment than the expense portion of a cash-value policy. For these two reasons, I strongly encourage you to simplify your financial affairs and increase your net worth by adhering with tax-deductible investments.
Should You decide to follow my advice and choose a phrase life Insurance policy, make sure that your policy is non-cancel able and renewable. You Need a policy which can’t be canceled under any circumstances, including poor health. (You Don’t Have Any Method of knowing what your health will be like ten Decades From now.) And you want to Have the Ability to renew the policy even if your well-being deteriorates. (You do not need to go through a medical review each time a term Is up and you want to renew.) | 13,668 | 5,637 | 2.424694 |
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This report presents national data about the prevalence of behavioral health conditions. This data includes the rate of serious mental illness, suicidal thoughts, substance use, and underage drinking. The report also highlights the percentages of those who seek treatment for these conditions. The state-level Barometers contain valuable insight into the behavioral health needs and the unique challenges faced by communities across the country. This analysis can help public health authorities and others determine the best ways of meeting behavioral health care needs and disparities among various communities. | 1,042 | 573 | 1.818499 |
warc | 202143 | The 2021 International Biopharma Industry Week opened in Shanghai on Oct. 11, bringing together industry gurus, research minds, investors, and government representatives to discuss the latest trends in the biopharmaceutical sector and drive new growth momentum.
The four-day industry gathering, featuring an opening ceremony and 20 forums and conferences, marks the Chinese city's latest efforts to align industry players as it aims to become a world-class industrial cluster for the biopharmaceutical sector.
Last year, Shanghai's biopharmaceutical industry, as one of the city's top three priority industries, was valued at 600 billion yuan ($93 billion) with a gross industrial output of 140 billion yuan.
According to a guideline issued by the Shanghai municipal government in May, the city's three-year action plan for biopharma aims to boost the annual industrial output to 180 billion yuan.
To reach this goal, the city will give preferential policy support to four major sectors: innovative drugs, advanced medical facilities, high-end biopharma equipment and materials, and new forms of outsourcing services. It has also collaborated with industry leaders to promote partnerships that focus on R&D and expand the diversity of the R&D ecosystem.
"In recent years, China has emerged as a research and innovation powerhouse, with Shanghai's innovation ecosystem and vision to become a world-leading biopharmaceutical cluster playing a central role," said AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot. He noted that the company is proud to have been part of this ecosystem and will continue this commitment in the way forward.
AstraZeneca builds an innovation ecosystem
The International Forum of Pharmaceutical R&D Innovation, hosted by biopharma giant AstraZeneca on Oct. 11, was a major event during the industry week.
At the forum, AstraZeneca inaugurated the newly upgraded Global R&D China Center.
According to AstraZeneca, the center's recent renovations involved investment increase, pipeline expansion, hardware upgrades, and headcount growth. It will function as a key engine for the company's global R&D, extending beyond confirmatory clinical trials and commercialization to early development stage.
"It's a center that has a tremendously important role to play in advancing R&D and clinical trials of new medicines both from China and overseas to accelerate their launch, and helping to make much needed innovative medicines available to patients in China and worldwide," Soriot said in his opening remark at the forum.
Also at the forum, the company, in partnership with Shanghai's Jing'an district government, launched the Shanghai International Life Science Innovation Campus (Shanghai iCampus), which will serve as a one-stop innovation incubator that helps both domestic and overseas startup companies with landing and expanding great projects.
Focusing on medical AI and digital therapy, iCampus pools together wisdom and resources from the government, industry, academic and research institutes, as well as investors to deliver AI- and digital-enabled solutions in drug development, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Startups in iCampus will benefit from AstraZeneca's sprawling global innovation network that features ample exchange opportunities with world-leading innovation facilities like the R&D center in Cambridge (UK) and BioVenture Hub in Sweden. They will also be provided with potential commercial collaboration opportunities with AstraZeneca, as well as support in funding, commercialization and professional services.
The forum also witnessed the launch of Medical Healthcare AI Innovation Center, an empowerment platform that will help to accelerate the application of new AI-powered smart healthcare technologies, products, and models in medical institutions.
"Through these facilities, and with the support of our Healthcare Industry Fund set up in collaboration with the China International Capital Corporation, we hope to kickstart further investment here in Shanghai and establish new partnerships that will bring forward many more life-changing advances that help patients live healthier lives," Soriot said.
The forum also included sessions addressing topics on research-oriented hospitals, the Fourth Yangtze River Delta Innovation Competition, precision medicine, and remote intelligent clinical trial innovation. The discussions were aimed at assisting the landing of innovative projects, boosting efficient blending of industry and capital, and accelerating industrialization of local pharmaceutical innovation in Shanghai.
In China, for China and for the world
Since entering the Chinese market in 1993, AstraZeneca has invested more than $1 billion in R&D and introduced nearly 40 innovative medicines in China.
With its China headquarters in Shanghai and regional headquarters in Beijing, Guangzhou, Wuxi, Hangzhou, and Chengdu, the company has established a sprawling network and become the largest multi-national pharmaceutical company in the world's second largest economy.
China is AstraZeneca's second largest market. Last year, the company's overall sales totaled around $5.38 billion.
In the future, AstraZeneca will be committed to building R&D-focused partnerships among governments, industries, institutions, hospitals, and investors to construct a more diverse R&D ecosystem in China, the company said.
"AstraZeneca has had a presence in China for over a quarter of a century. Underpinned by a commitment to being 'in China, for China,' we are making a difference to healthcare within China and advancing innovations to benefit patients around the world," Soriot said. | 5,678 | 2,518 | 2.254964 |
warc | 202143 | What a character!
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Quick: name your favorite movie character!
Most people will choose a hero, or protagonist, as their favorite character, like Atticus Finch or Indiana Jones (the number one and two heroes, respectively, in the American Film Institute’s 2003 “AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Heroes and Villians” TV special), while others opt for the villain, or antagonist, like those who made Hannibal Lecter and Darth Vader their gold and silver choices in the same poll. Most actors will confess they
enjoy playing villains more than heroes – ‘bad’ is always more fun than ‘good,’ at least movie-wise; it’s just a pity you’ve got to die at the end, though… (Or be incarcerated, or lose the girl, get a bloody nose… whatever). You know the drill: The hero wins, the villain loses. Those are their functions in the story. (In a conventional sense, although there are anti-heroes and likeable villains – just watch any classic Hitchcock film for this paradigm shift…)
What makes them memorable is
character. But what is character?
The dictionary defines character as “the aggregate of features and traits that form the individual nature of some person or thing.” A bit lower down comes this alternate definition: “an account of the qualities or peculiarities of a person or thing.” In other words, ‘character’ may mean identity, or it could mean how someone is ‘unique.’ Different writers treat the issue of character according to their own concepts of it. Tough guy director Walter Hill, making “The Long Riders”, told American Film magazine back in 1980: “In my films, when someone has a gun pointed in his face, character is how many times he blinks.”
I’ve read thousands of scripts and I’ve ‘collected’ my own favorite characters in memory, like the transplanted marine biologist banished to ‘do time’ in Iowa because of university politics, or the creepy Gollum-like creature (
years before the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy was filmed) who helped his pal get rid of dead bodies. A particularly memorable character was a whore in ancient Egypt who threw her lot in with tomb plunderers – despite knowing the penalty was horrible death. None of these scripts ever made it to the movie screen, but it wasn’t because their characters weren’t memorable; if anything, their authors magnified the deficiencies of their stories by writing such contrastingly strong characters.
But character
can successfully drive a story. And it it very important. As has been written here before, each story has a beginning, a middle and an ending, and usually the ending is the hardest part to get right. In a character-driven story, the plot is secondary to character development (think “American Beauty” or “Citizen Kane”), and the story is propelled forward by the protagonist. It’s a riskier venture, business-wise, so there aren’t as many character-driven films as there are plot-driven films, but occasionally you’ll see one ‘break out.’ “Napoleon Dynamite” is a perfect example of a character-driven movie that simply ‘hit,’ earning a respectable purchase price after a boisterous reception at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004; it went on, with the aid of shrewd marketing, to make millions for Paramount.
Character is a deciding factor in speculative (spec) scripts, meaning scripts that have not been ordered or paid for – in other words, most peoples’ scripts – because character is usually a solid indicator of whether the screenwriting is strong or simply frames a good idea. As a story analyst, I have recommended writers on the basis of their character writing – while rejecting their scripts outright for other reasons. Of course the ideal solution is to craft a
solid script containing a cohesive story and plot, snappy dialogue and effective pacing and tone… But whatever you do, don’t forget good characters! They can be the best friends you’ll ever have – or the greatest villians you can imagine… | 4,396 | 2,156 | 2.038961 |
warc | 202143 | Productivity Solutions
The cloud allows employees to work from anywhere at any time and from any device. This means that security measures have to be taken beyond the physical premises of a business by using Identify and Access Management (IAM). The system secures and manages user identity, and only grants access with authorized permission. Some analytics is also done in Azure itself. It also easily integrates with other Microsoft products and provides frequent updates and upgrades to fix any issues at hand.
As the workforce becomes more and more mobile, the risk of data breaches also increases. In its package of Enterprise Mobility and Security Management (EMS) Microsoft has incorporated a range of security and identity tools, Identify-driven security secures your enterprise fast which you need because 63% of confirmed data breaches involve weak, default and stolen passwords.
This is phone system used by major enterprises to manage all tools and platforms through one system. Applications include instant messaging, email, voicemail, CRM tools, cloud-based and mobile apps and video conferencing tools.
As the workplace becomes digital, the entire workforce and upper management need to collaborate in new and efficient ways. Leading organizations on the public and private front adapt a digital strategy to be able to manage the rapid changes happening in all industries.
With information overflow and the need for speed, companies cannot survive nor can employees be productive without a digital strategy. A digital workplace embraces all the technologies that help the staff to be more efficient, be it from email, to messaging, to portals and intranets. | 1,679 | 889 | 1.888639 |
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peanut butter. Cover the top with plastic wrap and a rubber band, cut a hole and you're ready ...
Introducing unsanitary items
into that environment can easily lead to infection," says Vanessa Marin, a sex and relationship therapist. And if too much glycerin in lube can cause yeast infections ...
Other foods to avoid include spicy foods like chili peppers and spreadables like
peanut butter. If you are into temperature play (using hot or cold objects as part of the sexual experience), avoid ...
Ever wondered if you can
turn coal into diamonds using peanut butter? What about a charcoal peanut butter crystal? And if so, how do you make peanut butter c...
Scientists can
turn peanut butter into diamonds. November 5, 2019. Novice drivers do more errors when listening to a favourite song while driving than they do with unfamiliar music. October 31, 2019. The longest nipple hair ever recorded was 17 cm long and belonged to a man in Italy. October 29, 2019
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Peanut Butter. If you can't use body chocolate as lubricant (you can't) then you can't use peanut butter as a lubricant. It's oily and it's delicious, but it won't provide the lubrication that you need and it's also go sugar in it—hello again, our old friend yeast infection. Butter.
I'm a guy. I started anal games when I was 7 with 2 girls (7 and 9 years of age) from the neighbour using grapes and chocolate bars. now I'm 28 and I still regularly meet up with both girls to do anal games together. we love to stuff each other's holes with just about anything from kids
toys, cans, to liquids such as 2 litres of yoghurt, soft peanut butter, jelly, or (mutual waste when we feel ...
Nine out of ten Americans have
peanut butter in their kitchen cabinets (the tenth is allergic to peanuts.) The sweet nut butter is a treat with which we all grew up. Americans excel at combining culinary things, so many of us grew up eating peanut butter and banana sandwiches, peanut butter, and jam or honey sandwiches, peanut butter on toast, crackers, and homemade
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Peanut butter diamonds. OK, that’s enough weird facts about death; let’s talk about something more hopeful. Scientists figured out how to turn peanut butter into diamonds. All they need is a higher pressure than what you’ll find at the center of the earth. Easy, right? 33. Fish farts | 2,611 | 1,359 | 1.921266 |
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