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Ebern
Ebern is a town located in the north of the German state of Bavaria, specifically within the Lower Franconian region. Situated approximately midway between the cities of Haßfurt and Coburg, it is characterized by its rich history, cultural heritage, and pristine natural surroundings.
Geography and Climate
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Ebern is situated at a coordinate of 50.1° N latitude and 10.79361° E longitude, with an elevation of approximately 270 meters (886 feet) above sea level. The town covers a total area of 95.02 square kilometers (36.69 square miles), providing ample space for its inhabitants and a variety of local flora and fauna.
Administrative Divisions and Government
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Ebern is an administrative entity within the Haßberge district, which is part of the Bavarian state in Germany. It is governed by Mayor Robert Herrmann, who oversees the town's local government and municipal affairs. The town is further divided into 18 distinct "Ortsteile," or local subdivisions, which contribute to the town's rich cultural diversity.
History
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Ebern's origins date back to around 1,000 years ago, with the town boasting an impressive and intact defense wall that remains a testament to its historical significance. According to local legend, the town's name is derived from the German word for "boar," Eber, with this connection tracing back to a remarkable event involving two hunters and their quarry.
Creation Legend
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The story begins with two hunters, tirelessly chasing a wild boar. In a dramatic twist, the boar was hit by a single spear, thrown by one of the hunters. However, the hunters found themselves at odds, debating whose spear had actually killed the beast. This impasse was eventually resolved when the boar's body broke in two along the border between Seßlach and Ebern, with the head lying in Ebern and the body remaining in Seßlach. The hunters decided to share the spoils, with the town's name and emblem commemorating this extraordinary event.
Demographics
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As of 2006, the population of Ebern stood at approximately 7,369 residents, with a population density of 78 residents per square kilometer. The town's inhabitants enjoy access to modern amenities, including a postal code of 96106 and area code of 09531.
Economy and Infrastructure
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Local residents benefit from the town's economic activity, fueled by a well-developed infrastructure and convenient transportation links. The town's once traditional significance as a major transportation hub has been replaced by the outskirts of the nearby Haßfurt, as Ebern's railway connection to the north has waned since the mid-20th century.,
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(7) Choose the nearest clustering centroids and add them to certain clusters;
(8) Find the new centroids of all the new clusters;
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(10) Define the final centroids as ;
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Algorithm 2: Under-sampling applies -means clustering.
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The Micro-Rain-Radar MRR at 24 GHz is an unique meteorological radar profiler for Doppler spectra of hydrometeors in height ranges from 15 m to 6000 m. The high resolution in time and height enables the MRR to monitor the genesis of frozen hydrometeors, the melting zone (bright band) and the formation of rain drops. With the derived rain rate the MRR offers a calibration of weather radar. In the last years, the Micro-Rain Radar has been adapted for monitoring of avalanches and volcanos.
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Cell Morphology Analysis: Understanding the Role of Orientation
In the field of cell biology, the study of cell morphology is a crucial aspect of understanding cellular structure and function. With the aid of advanced computational tools, such as MATLAB, researchers and scholars can analyze and visualize various cellular features. One of these features is the orientation, which is attributed to the properties of regions within an image. In this article, we will delve into the concept of orientation in cell morphology analysis, exploring its theoretical implications and practical applications.
Definition of Orientation
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The orientation property, which is often obtained through the regionprops function, represents the angle between a base line (usually the x-axis) and the major axis of an ellipse that has equivalent second-moments to the region in question. This means that the orientation value essentially quantifies the relative position of a cell or cellular feature in the plane.
Interpretation of Orientation Values
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When examining a numerical value for orientation, such as 48.51447079, it is essential to understand the underlying concept. This value represents the angle, in degrees, between the base line (x-axis) and the major axis of the ellipse. For instance, an orientation value of 48.51447079 would indicate that the major axis of the ellipse is oriented 48.51 degrees clockwise from the x-axis.
Practical Implications
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The orientation property has significant implications in various fields, including cancer research, developmental biology, and neurology. For instance, researchers can use orientation values to assess cell alignment and spatial organization within tumors, which can provide valuable insights into the progression of cancer. Similarly, in developmental biology, orientation values can be used to study the morphological changes that occur during tissue differentiation and patterning.
Concluding Remarks
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In conclusion, the orientation property is a valuable tool in cell morphology analysis, providing researchers with a quantitative measure of cell alignment and spatial organization within the plane. By understanding the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of this property, researchers can gain insights into various biological processes and diseases. As computational tools continue to advance, the role of orientation in cell morphology analysis will only become more significant, enabling researchers to unlock new secrets of cellular biology.
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The 2014 Midterm Elections and the Debate on Firearms
The discussion surrounding the 2014 midterm elections has also sparked a significant conversation on the topic of firearms in the United States. This debate highlights the complexities of the issue and the varying perspectives on gun ownership, particularly concerning assault weapons.
One contributor to this discussion emphasizes the distinction between law-abiding citizens who hunt for food and those who purchase guns solely for the purpose of asserting their power or as a means to show off. However, this distinction is difficult to draw, as identifying the former and separating them from the latter can be a challenging task. As a result, many argue that limiting access to guns for one group may necessitate similar restrictions for the other.
A core argument in the debate centers around the Second Amendment, with some suggesting that its primary intention was to arm slave owners in anticipation of potential slave uprisings. Proponents of gun control advocate for the repeal of this amendment, as they believe it is no longer necessary considering the presence of a well-regulated militia, represented by the United States Military and various law enforcement agencies.
Others counter this argument by pointing out that hunting is a legitimate use of firearms, which allows individuals to provide for their own sustenance and connect with nature. They emphasize that responsible gun owners do not pose a threat to society and should not be subject to the same restrictions as individuals who misuse firearms.
In contrast, those advocating for stricter gun control laws argue that the existence of assault weapons poses a significant risk to public safety. They propose that a drastic change in gun laws may be required in the aftermath of a devastating tragedy involving multiple mass shootings, as a means to minimize the likelihood of future such events.
Ultimately, this debate highlights the multifaceted nature of the issue and the varied perspectives on gun ownership in the United States. The complexities of this topic underscore the need for continued dialogue and a nuanced understanding of the various arguments presented.
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Sunday, May 29, 2016
Lost Octaves Series: Corpus Christi & Musings
A correspondent wrote to me confessing a slight faintness with the gravity of Catholic teaching on the Eucharist, that Christ is not merely present in a spiritual sense after Anglo-Catholic fashion, but is really present in His Flesh on the altar:
Verbum caro, panem verumverbo carnem efficit:fitque sanguis Christi merum,et si sensus deficit,ad firmandum cor sincerumsola fides sufficit.
The choice of the word "flesh" comes to us from Holy Writ, not handmedown concepts of oblation inherited from Roman paganism or Judaic sacrifice. "Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood," Our Lord teaches, "you shall not have life within you" (John 6:54). A spiritual presence straddles a fine boundary between mystical and symbolic. A fleshly presence accepts a spiritual presence while adding a more immediate one to it. The Eucharist must be a physical and spiritual reality precisely because the Church is both a physical and spiritual reality, as a remarkably long and un-monitored comment box on EENS demonstrates. The Church is not bound by the sharing of the Eucharist among its numbered members, but in Christ absorbing the faithful into Himself by giving His flesh over to them ut unum sint. St. John Chrysostom says as much during Mattins for Saturday within the octave:
The Archbishop of Constantinople continues in Monday's Mattins:
"In this mysterious Sacrament Christ doth mingle Himself with all and each of His faithful ones. They are His children, and He nurseth them Himself, and giveth them not over unto another, herein again assuring us that the Flesh He hath taken unto Himself is ours. We then, who have been deemed meet to be treated with such love and such honour, let us be wakeful See ye not how eagerly the sucklings seize on the breasts, how readily they fix their mouths on the paps Let us, with like eagerness, draw nigh to that Table, and suck at that spiritual Cup. Yea, let us prize that gracious Food as the suckling doth its mother's breast, and hold it the great woe of life to be cut off from that Banquet. Here there are set before us no works of man's power He That worked at that Last Supper, the Same worketh the same here still. As for us Priests, we hold the place of His ministers, but He Which halloweth and changeth is He. Hither let there draw nigh no Judas, nor covetous one this is no Table for him. But he which is Christ's disciple, let him come for the Lord saith "I will keep the Passover with My disciples," Matth. xxvi. 18. This is that Passover Table, and it is all Christ's what is wrought there is not some of it Christ's work, and some of it man's work, but it is all His work and not another's."
The eagerness of the faithful to "suck at that spiritual Cup" is obscured on our reformed 20th century rites. With very few exceptions anyone who attended a Latin rite parish today experienced an "external solemnity" of Corpus Christi Thursday Sunday. This is unfortunate and a consequence of the reduction of octaves under Pius XII and the availability of celebrating major feasts in place of the Sunday Mass. In the traditional Roman rite today would have been the Second Sunday after Pentecost, Sunday within the octave, complete with white vestments, commemorations at Mass and the office, and the preface of the Incarnation during the Mass. The gospel passage comes from Luke chapter 14, in which Our Lord makes a parable of a rich man who holds a banquet only to find that all the invited guests have made their polite excuses. The rich man then tells his servants to go into the streets and invite everyone they can find to the banquet. The Sacrament of the Lord, the glue of the Church, is open to all who do not reject it. The Jewish people were granted the revelation of God to man ("Salvation is from the Jews" John 4:22) and the unique place of being His "people" in the world; in declining Christ, to Whom the fullness of revelation was offered in Christ, the faith was then opened to the entirety of the world. The Temple sacrifices besought the forgiveness of the sins of the Jewish people and bound them under God's command. The Memoriale mortis Domini actually accomplishes the forgiveness of sins within the Church and binds the Church visibly under the Son of Man's own flesh.
Sunday Gospel as an antiphon
The feast of Corpus Christi is quintessentially Roman in its texts, direct yet with heuristic, subtle wordplay from St. Thomas Aquinas. The fleshly presence of Christ in the Eucharist finds itself expressed in many texts and actions throughout Eastern and Western liturgical history; long before monstrances the Sacrament was carried in a pyx by the celebrant and heralded by boys dressed in sack cloth as "prophets" in the Sarum form of Palm Sunday. The Sacrament extends Christ's presence on earth without dividing Him.
And yet there is an odd extension of Eucharistic piety that personifies the Sacrament to a level that the Church has never traditionally understood. There have been some pious additions in Eucharistic devotion in the Latin Church that frankly give not a few of us the "heebie jeebies." I recall one fine Sunday morning breaking the fast at Brown's on Woodstock after the 8AM Mass at the Oxford Oratory. A gathering of us discussed the long road ahead to getting the old liturgy a permanent foothold in the mainstream Church. One of our number commented that one difficulty was the odd focus on the Blessed Sacrament itself outside of the liturgy, which distracts from the fact that the liturgy exists to confect the Sacrament. "What, pray tell, do you mean?" I asked. "Well, Rad Trad," he dilated, "I recently ran into a friend on his way to the Oxford chaplaincy to pay a 'visit' to the Sacrament. All well and fine to me, but when I asked why he did not just pop into the Oratory or Blackfriars, nearer his college, he gave me a queer reply. Do you know what he said? 'He's lonely.' Well, of course He's 'lonely'! He's God! He's the Only One!"
A blessed continued octave of the Body of the Lord to all!
1. Principally the Liturgy is adoration of the Most Blessed Trinity. The Trinity is even adored by second Divine Person himself in the way of Eucharistic Sacrifice.
Ergo, that admirable sacrament exists primarily that by it we worship the undivided Trinity.
When Trinitarian worship fades away, the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament gets in at the expense of the former, in my view.
I'm fine with a yearly procession and adoration of the Sacrament, but not more than that. It is a yearly thanksgiving for that admirable gift.
It is my opinion that the finest act of adoration of the Sacrament is to worthily partake of it, so as to be united in one Christ's Body. When we do that, we are then taken up in Spirit through Him as a pleasing sacrifice to Father. That is what happens in Communion. He is sacrificed, and when we partake of Him, He takes us in Spirit that we may be a pleasing sacrifice with Him. We become one Body so that as one Body we worship the Father in Spirit and truth.
When we forget that, we begin to "pay visits" to the Blessed Sacrament.
Liturgy is worship of Trinity, and partaking of the Heavenly Bread is our Lord's command. When we obey that command, we're submitting ourselves to His will, and those who do the will of God are his brothers and sisters, and we worship God with our obedience too. When we partake of the Bread we receive every heavenly blessing and no priestly or papal or monstrance blessing can replace that.
We adore the Sacrament better when we commune, than when we kneel in silence, but surely, it is worthy of our adoration apart from communion.
But still, adoration of Blessed Sacrament is not liturgy. It is a devotion, a communal one, but still a devotion. But liturgy is more important than any devotion.
As i said, The Divine Trinity is worshiped by the second Divine Person himself by the way of Eucharistic Sacrifice. So in my opinion there would be a greater adoration of the second Divine Person in the Sacrifice, even if no genuflections were made, than if we knelt or layed prostrate for 40 hours before the exposed Sacrament.
And about the Tabernacle, not even st. Thomas Aquinas regarded the Tabernacle as a place of worship.
1. And might i add that when we are in liturgy, we adore the Eucharist better for it is a liturgical action in Spirit.
2. As a consolation prize, today's Mass for me was the ferial Mass with the commemoration of St. Felix I. But yeah, just having the Octaves of Christmas, Easter and Pentecost is so sparse and dull. It was true that there were too many Octaves, but reducing them to three was inexcusable!
3. I do not see why Eucharistic adoration should take away from the liturgy or from worship of the Most Holy Trinity. For when the Son is glorified, so is the Father and the Spirit. Private devotions normally help people grow holier and closer to God and therefore helps people to pray better at Mass. I like this blog but it seems like a false dicadomy is often put up between private devotions and the liturgy.
1. No false dichotomies, but false ideas like keeping Our Lord company since He's "lonely." Sounds very pious and all, but actually very sentimental and false idea of the Eucharist. He doesn't need us, but we need Him! To tell the truth, this idea of keeping Christ company should be buried IMHO. Visits are fine, but the motivations sometimes aren't.
2. I agree that people's motives can be wrong but a statment like this I find particularly strange: "When Trinitarian worship fades away, the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament gets in at the expense of the former, in my view"
I have never seen anyone with an increased devotion to the Most Blessed Sacrament worship the Trinity less. Besides, if anything, not enough people have a devotion to the Blessed Sacrament or even believe in the Real Presence.
Obviously though, none of our worship compares to Christ worshiping the Father in Mass.
3. "Obviously though, none of our worship compares to Christ worshiping the Father in Mass."
There it is. You said it.
Liturgy is on whole another plain than private devotions. Private devotions are for houses. Liturgy is for churches.
Devotion to the Blessed Sacrament sometimes can deviate into some sort of opinion that the Eucharist is a sort of 1st class relic of Our Lord to be venerated, and not Heavenly Bread that sustains and nourishes our spiritual life. Eucharist is to be eaten primarily, and eaten in liturgy primarily, and that is the most adoration and veneration we can give to it (since it is a liturgical act) and it is the most what it can give to us.
So if i can daily partake of it in that liturgical way, why would i "settle" for extra-liturgical piety?
When did the adoration of the Sacrament itself begin? When the frequency of communions dropped and when allegorical interpretations of liturgy (i.e. liturgy as the life of Christ) began.
The texts were clear as to purpose of the liturgy, but mentality wasn't.
4. I think some people stopped reading the Athanasian Creed halfway through and missed the part about the Incarnation, the second great mystery of our religion, which mystery the Blessed Sacrament most stunningly participates in.
5. Paul, how can you, and the writer of this blog, not see what people mean when they talk about the Blessed Sacrament being "lonely"? Clearly what they mean is that being in the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament comforts them and takes away their own loneliness. How can one not see this, and seeing it, how can one possibly object to it?
6. Then they should say so and don't say Our Lord is lonely! I'm sorry, but you're just twisting the person's words! The person clearly stated that Our Lord is lonely!
7. If the person himself was lonely, why didn't he go to the Oratory or the Blackfriars, as the The Rad Trad's friend stated? Because he felt Our Lord was "lonely." There's no other way for me to see it.
4. If I were a godly man in the 13th Century,I would found a Monastic Order that had Daily Solemn High Mass "Coram Sanctissimo".
1. There is a certain sect that has Masses only coram Sanctissimo.
Mariavite Church. Here you go.
3. Nowhere, because that's not a right thing to do.
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The Impact of a Potential Supreme Court Ruling Against Obamacare: A New Poll Reveals the Devastating Consequences
The United States Supreme Court is poised to hear oral arguments in the landmark case of King v. Burwell, which could have far-reaching consequences for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly referred to as Obamacare. The stakes are high, as a ruling against the administration could lead to the loss of subsidized health coverage for millions of Americans, substantially attributing to a potential significant increase in the uninsured rate.
Recent polling data from Gallup reveals a stark contrast between the uninsured rates of states that have embraced the ACA and those that have not. According to the survey, the uninsured rate dropped from 17.3 to 12.9 percent in 2014, with tens of millions of people gaining health coverage through the ACA's health exchanges and the law's Medicaid expansion. States that have implemented the ACA, including setting up their own exchanges, have seen their uninsured rates decline more dramatically than states that have chosen not to adopt the law.
The King v. Burwell case centers on the interpretation of a phrase in the ACA's language, which could determine the eligibility of individuals in the 37 states that rely on the federal exchange for subsidized coverage. The plaintiffs in the case argue that the law only provides subsidies for individuals enrolled in states that have established their own exchanges, and that the administration intentionally drafted the language to incentivize states to do so. If the court sides with the plaintiffs, at least 8 million individuals enrolled in the federal exchange could lose their subsidized coverage, potentially causing a ripple effect that would lead to millions more losing their health coverage.
The Urban Institute has estimated that even hundreds of thousands of individuals with employer-based plans could lose their coverage as a result of an adverse ruling, effectively reversing the progress made by the ACA in reducing the uninsured rate. However, a Supreme Court ruling against the administration does not necessarily seal the fate of the ACA. There are several options for restoring subsidies to these individuals, including amendments to the law's language, which could be voted on by Congress.
Senator Orin Hatch has stated that he is working on a temporary fix in the event of an adverse ruling, but this option is highly unlikely given the opposition to the ACA from the Republican-controlled Congress. Republicans have signaled that they will not vote to provide a lifeline to Obamacare, a law they have spent the last five years trying to repeal. Instead, they are preparing an ACA replacement plan in the event of an adverse ruling.
Another option would be for states to individually set up their own exchanges, but this option is already off the table for at least five Republican governors who oppose the ACA. The administration, meanwhile, has thus far issued a letter admitting that it has no contingency plan in the event of an adverse ruling.
In the face of this uncertainty, it remains to be seen how the Supreme Court will rule in the King v. Burwell case. Regardless of the outcome, the polling data provides a stark reminder of the serious consequences that could result from an adverse decision, with millions of Americans poised to lose their health coverage if the court rules against the administration.
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Electro-Harmonix Crayon
The Electro-Harmonix Crayon is a versatile full-range overdrive pedal that enables musicians to generate a wide array of distinct tonal characteristics. By incorporating treble, bass, gain, and volume controls, users can finely tune their overdrive to replicate a variety of desired sonic profiles, ranging from a gritty, boosted sound to a fully dynamic, high-gain overdrive.
Characterized by its dynamic range of tonal possibilities and user-adjustable parameters, the Electro-Harmonix Crayon has become a staple among music enthusiasts seeking a flexible and highly controllable overdrive solution for their instruments. This pedal's distinctive features and wide range of tonal possibilities make it an ideal choice for guitarists and other musicians looking to expand their sonic palette.
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Sexual Satisfaction in Women: Understanding the Key Factors
Sexual satisfaction is a multifaceted aspect of human relationships, and for women, it can be particularly complex. Many factors contribute to a woman's ability to experience orgasm, from the emotional connection to the physical intimacy. In this article, we will explore the essential elements that can influence a woman's ability to reach orgasm and provide practical advice on how to enhance her sexual experience.
Firstly, the emotional aspect plays a significant role in a woman's orgasmic potential. Women often require emotional stimulation to feel truly connected with their partner, which can trigger the release of hormones and neurotransmitters that facilitate orgasm. The brain is often referred to as the largest erogenous zone, and this is particularly true for women. Building emotional intimacy and creating a sense of connection with your partner can be crucial in helping your woman feel emotionally stimulated.
Secondly, mastering the art of sex techniques is essential for achieving orgasm. Good technique is not just a matter of physical skill but also involves understanding the emotional and psychological aspects of sex. It is not enough to simply "perform" sex; it requires a deeper understanding of your partner's needs and desires. To become proficient in sex techniques, it is beneficial to seek out resources such as online tutorials or workshops that can help you master advanced skills.
Thirdly, creating a conducive atmosphere for sex is vital for a woman's ability to reach orgasm. Women need to feel relaxed, comfortable, and in the mood before they can become fully engaged in the physical act of sex. This can involve activities such as sensual foreplay, creating a romantic ambiance, or engaging in intimate conversation. It is essential to establish a pre-sex ritual that helps your partner relax and become receptive to the experience.
Once you have identified these essential factors, you can begin to focus on mastering quick orgasm techniques. This involves working on your emotional connection, refining your sex skills, and creating a conducive atmosphere for sex. With practice and patience, you can help your partner achieve orgasm and enhance your overall sexual experience.
Bonus Tip for Achieving Rapid Orgasm
In addition to mastering the essential factors, there are several tips that can help you achieve rapid orgasm with your partner. Firstly, pay attention to your partner's nonverbal cues, such as body language and breathing patterns, which can indicate whether she is approaching orgasm. Secondly, communicate openly with your partner about her desires and boundaries, which can help you tailor your approach to her needs. Finally, practice patience and understanding, recognizing that every woman's response to sex is unique and may require time and effort to grasp.
By applying these principles and tips, you can create a more fulfilling and satisfying sexual experience for yourself and your partner.
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Understanding Cultural and Human Geography
Humans are inherently connected to their surroundings through intricate networks of relationships, which transcend geographical boundaries and span the globe. Over the past 10,000 years, the planet has undergone substantial transformations, concurrently influenced by human activity. This two-way relationship between humans and their environment is a recurring theme in the following discussion, providing a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic interplay between the natural and social spheres.
Through the prism of ecology, anthropology, economics, geopolitics, and other disciplines, Professor Paul Robbins delves into the fundamental structures that underlie the current state of the world. By examining global trends and connections, the relationship between humans and their environment becomes more apparent. This course explores the profound impact of human activity on the planet, including pressing issues such as deforestation, environmental degradation, and urbanization.
A key concept central to this course is that the notion of "place" is a notion created and transformed by humans. Human societies interact with and reshape their environments in response to a multitude of factors, ranging from economic conditions to ecological concerns. The ongoing transformation of the Earth's landscape has led geologists to coin the term Anthropocene, signifying the profound influence of human activity on the planet.
While the human effect on the environment has been profound, with many areas facing significant degradation and loss of biodiversity, there are signs of optimism. Many human activities, such as the rapid growth of urban centers and the transformation of natural landscapes, are reversible to some extent. Deforestation, for instance, is not an irreversible process, as forests can be replanted, and conservation efforts can counterbalance human activities that have led to their loss.
This course is more than merely an exploration of environmental issues; it also delves into the socio-economic aspects of human activity. Professor Robbins examines the far-reaching implications of a global economy and the connection between economic and cultural developments. The discussion further explores the complex intersections of culture, ethnicity, and statehood, shedding light on the intricate relationships between geography, politics, and society.
Upon completing this course, learners will possess a broad understanding of the interconnectedness of human experience and the natural environment. The dual perspectives of human geography and cultural studies will empower them to critically analyze current events and global trends, granting a deeper comprehension of the intricacies and complexities that underpin modern society.
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Day Men 1 (July 2013)
Day Men 1 is a comic book issue that marks the beginning of a series by writer Michael Alan Nelson and artist Brian Stelfreeze. The story unfolds in a world where vampires exist, relying on humans to carry out their daily tasks.
The main character, whose narration is shared by writers Matt Gagnon and Michael Alan Nelson, often falls into a struggle with verbosity, with too much narrative and not enough narrative necessity. Despite this issue, the visually stunning and intricate artwork by Brian Stelfreeze is undoubtedly the highlight of the series.
Stelfreeze skillfully brings to life the action-packed sequences, elevating them with his mastery of composition, even in the darkest scenes. His attention to detail is also noteworthy, where he not only delivers captivating visuals but also injects depth in the narratives through individual character interactions and relationships.
One of the standout aspects of Day Men 1 is its engaging pacing, especially in the scenes featuring the interactions between the humans and their vampire employers. These interactions not only provide valuable insight into the supporting characters but also humanize them.
However, the excessive use of narration by Gagnon and Nelson has been criticized, as it wanders from establishing the setting to revealing backgrounds of minor characters. Despite this, the redeeming qualities of the artwork, pace, and character development make Day Men 1 a compelling read.
As the series progresses, particularly into its second act, the ending of Day Men 1 becomes increasingly troubling. Nonetheless, the initial positive reactions from readers toward the series suggest a promising future for the story and its characters.
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Establishment of an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
The Liberal Party of Australia has recently altered its stance on the introduction of an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). In a significant shift, the party now joins the Greens and a multitude of independents and minor parties in advocating for the establishment of such a commission. This development leaves the Australian Labor Party as the main obstacle to the necessary legislation.
One of the criticisms of the major parties in Australia is their propensity to change their stances on critical issues only after being elected or forced to do so by popular opinion. In this instance, however, it appears that the Liberal Party has genuinely reconsidered its position, and for the right reasons. In the lead-up to the 2016 federal election, the party promised to establish an ICAC if they were to gain office.
The introduction of legislation by an opposition party should not be contingent on it forming government. As stipulated by Australia's constitution, both the ruling and opposition parties have equal opportunities to introduce bills, engage in debates, negotiate, and cast their votes. The Liberal Party's decision to pursue the establishment of an ICAC is therefore more in line with the spirit of representation and governance.
The notion that an ICAC is intended to serve as a "witch hunt" or implies that government officials are corrupt is unfounded. In reality, an ICAC functions as an independent body tasked with scrutinizing claims of corruption within the government. By conducting impartial investigations and reporting on findings, an ICAC enhances the transparency and accountability of politicians, ultimately contributing to effective governance.
Several states in Australia have already established comparable bodies, including New South Wales (NSW) (1988), Queensland (2001), Tasmania (2010), Victoria (2011), South Australia (2012), and Western Australia (2015). These agencies serve as a testament to the importance of scrutinizing government activities to prevent and address potential instances of malfeasance.
It is essential to note that the establishment of an ICAC does not imply that corruption is endemic within the government. Rather, it is a proactive measure aimed at ensuring that allegations of corruption are thoroughly investigated, and if necessary, brought to light. An ICAC allows for a seamless procedure for addressing suspicions of corrupt activity, thereby promoting a culture of accountability and integrity within public institutions.
In conclusion, the Liberal Party's decision to support the establishment of an ICAC in the ACT represents a significant step towards promoting good governance, transparency, and accountability. With several states in Australia already taking similar measures, the territory is at risk of falling behind in preventing and investigating government corruption. The implementation of an ICAC would serve as a crucial step in addressing corruption and maintaining public trust in the government.
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The_frmount of Healthcare Subsidies and Medicare Expansion Under the HEROES Act
The HEROES Act, a legislative response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, has sparked debates regarding healthcare policies in the US. Speaking about the proposed bill, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi described it as "big," yet critics argue that the healthcare provision within the bill falls short of truly addressing the pandemic's health crisis. Specifically, the bill focuses on subsidizing COBRA payments for the unemployed instead of expanding Medicare to provide comprehensive healthcare coverage.
COBRA, a law introduced during the Reagan administration, allows individuals to maintain their employer-sponsored health insurance plans for a limited period after losing their jobs. However, COBRA is often more expensive than the Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans and places a significant burden on unemployed individuals. The average annual premium for a family is over $20,000, making it inaccessible to most people, regardless of their employment status.
Pelosi's solution to address the high cost of COBRA is to have the government cover the expenses. However, this measure does not address the program's inherent weaknesses, including:
1. Limited coverage: COBRA would not provide protection to individuals whose employers go out of business.
2. Unaffordable deductibles and co-payments: Participants would still be required to pay thousands of dollars out-of-pocket to receive medical care.
3. Private insurance involvement: COBRA relies on the gracious discretion of private insurers, which can deny coverage to those who need it most.
In contrast, progressive lawmakers such as Pramila Jayapal and Bernie Sanders have introduced bills to expand Medicare and provide comprehensive healthcare coverage during this pandemic. These proposals, known as the Medicare Crisis Program Act and the Medicare for All Act, would cover recently unemployed individuals and those without existing health insurance, while offering more affordable healthcare options compared to COBRA.
Supporters of Medicare expansion argue that this approach is not only more effective in providing healthcare coverage but also more cost-efficient. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the Medicare for All Act would cost $150 billion over four months and $400 billion over a year, whereas subsidizing COBRA payments would yield a higher expense.
The primary concern driving Pelosi's approach is to appease centrist Democrats who are averse to Medicare expansion due to its perceived potential to boost support for Medicare for All, a more comprehensive universal healthcare system. In essence, they fear that adopting Medicare expansion will inevitably lead to further efforts to expand the program, which would conflict with the interests of private health insurers.
A staffer speaking to a Congress member revealed that Pelosi's office views Medicare as "bad politics with moderates" and that expanding the Affordable Care Act, even modestly, is something that the Blue Dog coalition is unwilling to advocate.
Certainly, even in a time of crisis, centrist Democrats continue to be the primary opponents of universal healthcare. Using arguments focusing on cost, for instance, is difficult, given that the proposed bill is actually more expensive than some of the Medicare expansion proposals.
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The Concept of Mind: Boundaries and Definitions
The question of where the mind begins and ends is a complex one, with varying perspectives on its scope and limitations. In this article, we will explore the idea of functionalism as a way to approach this question. Functionalism views the mind as a set of processes rather than a given entity, separate from its constituent parts.
The Roots of Functionalism
Functionalism has its roots in the works of thinkers such as William James and Andrew Clark. In his essay, Clark challenges the notion that the mind is limited to individual humans, arguing that mental phenomena can be studied in other species and even non-organisms. This perspective opens up new avenues of inquiry and challenges traditional notions of individualism.
Defining the Mind
Pinker defines the mind as "a system of organs of computation" (Pinker, 1997). However, Reber & Reber (2001) caution against treating the concept of mind as interchangeable with concepts like the soul, self, or identity, citing the risk of confusion. Ryle (1949) emphasizes that the mind should be viewed as a set of processes, rather than a given entity.
Minimal Mind
Wilson (2004) proposes that a minimal mind is characterized by one psychological property realized by a physical structure. This definition provides a framework for understanding the presence of mentality in a phenomenon.
Teleology and Adaptation
Functionalism is concerned with what is adaptive about the mind, i.e., how it helps thinkers adapt to and exploit their environment (Gazzaniga & Heatherton, 2003). Teleology, or the study of purpose, is central to this perspective.
Critique of Individualism
The discipline of psychology has historically emphasized individualism, treating the research participant as an isolated entity. This approach has lent empirical credibility to individualistic society (Danziger, 1990). However, from a functionalist perspective, this approach neglects the role of relationships and ecology in shaping mental processes.
Ecological and Social Mind
Gergen (1999) argues that the mind is inseparable from relationships, suggesting that thought is a public act carried out in private. This perspective emphasizes the importance of interdependence in mental processes.
Identity and Discourse
Critical social psychologists argue that identity is context-dependent, challenging essentialist views and emphasizing the role of discourse in shaping identity (Tuffin, 2005). This approach underscores the importance of recognizing the socially constructed nature of mental processes.
Cognitive Science and the Artificial Mind
Cognitive science has led to the development of artificial intelligence, which raises questions about the nature of the mind. Strong artificial intelligence argues that a computer that carries out a cognitive task is, in fact, thinking (Kukla & Walmsley, 2006). From a functionalist perspective, this is supported if a computer can perfectly simulate human cognition, regardless of how it accomplishes it.
Mind and Body
The concept of the mind-body relationship has been discussed throughout history, with philosophers such as Descartes arguing for dualism and others, like William James, suggesting a more integrated view. The fact that animals and even early humans have been described as zombies lacking language and culture (Malik, 2000) highlights the debates surrounding the existence of minds in non-humans.
Man and Beast
Robert Whytt's proposal that the mind was located in the spine as well as the brain (Reed, 1997) has implications for understandings of the mind-body relationship. Descartes' view that only humans possess minds based on abstract symbols has been challenged, and the suggestion that clocks may be more reliable than humans in some tasks implies that there may be a continuous scale of mental abilities (Clarke, 2003).
Individual Subsystems
Dennett (1991) has argued that consciousness may not be a unified process, but rather a result of individual subsystems acting together. This perspective is supported by the observations of split-brain patients who can only articulate thoughts from the right hemisphere (Gazzaniga & Heatherton, 2003).
Conclusion
The concept of mind is multifaceted and has been approached from various perspectives, including functionalism, individualism, and social constructivism. By recognizing the diversity of mental processes and the complex relationships between actors, ideas, and institutions, researchers can challenge traditional notions of individualism and develop a more nuanced understanding of the mind.
Key Figures and Publications
1. Kenneth J. Gergen (1928-2017), American psychologist and philosopher, developed the concept of social constructionism.
2. Luis Eduardo Furlong (1941-2015), Argentinian-Belgian philosopher and psychologist, explored the relationship between mind and society.
3. Ned Block (1942-2020), American philosopher, developed the concept of functionalism.
4. Daniel Dennett (1942-present), American philosopher, developed the philosophy of cognitive science.
5. Alexander Kukla (1947-2005), Austrian-American psychologist and philosopher, explored the
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Cost of Capital and Risk Evaluation in Project Assessment
When assessing the viability of various projects, companies frequently rely on their cost of capital as a benchmark to determine an investment's value. However, this approach may lead to biased evaluations, particularly for projects with high levels of risk. In this context, the question arises as to whether using a company's cost of capital will result in an underestimation or overestimation of the value of high-risk projects.
To address this concern, let's consider a hypothetical example. Suppose a utility company that specializes in providing electricity to customers decides to venture into energy trading or starts selling air filters. The company's Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC), a widely used measure of its cost of capital, would likely remain low, as the company's core business is relatively stable.
However, the WACC of such a company may not accurately reflect the risks associated with new and uncertain ventures. In contrast to the stable electricity business, the energy trading and air filter sales would expose the company to higher levels of market and operational risks. Therefore, using the WACC to evaluate these high-risk projects would likely lead to their undervaluation, as the metric fails to account for the increased uncertainty and potential losses that could arise from these ventures.
In essence, relying solely on the cost of capital to evaluate all projects may result in an underestimation of the value of high-risk projects. This underestimation could lead to the rejection of potentially valuable projects, as the decision-making process is skewed by the inherent risk aversion embodied in the cost of capital. Consequently, companies should consider employing more sophisticated evaluation techniques that take into account the unique risks associated with each project.
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Organizing AngularJS 2 CRUD Components
When developing applications using AngularJS 2 and TypeScript, determining the optimal way to structure the codebase can be challenging, particularly when it comes to managing CRUD operations. One approach is to create a distinct component for each CRUD operation, such as createProduct, editProduct, and getProduct, which all share the same product class and service for making HTTP requests to the server.
This method allows for clear separation of concerns and facilitates the reuse of common functionality across different components. However, the decision to implement this approach depends on the specific requirements of the application and the desired architecture.
One strategy for organizing CRUD components is to create a dedicated 'product' folder. Within this folder, place the components for each CRUD operation, such as editProduct.component, viewProduct.component, and createProduct.component. Additionally, include the relevant test files, denoted by the .spec.ts extension, to ensure comprehensive testing.
Furthermore, create a separate 'services' folder to house the product service. This service will be responsible for encapsulating the logic related to HTTP requests to the server, thereby promoting a clean and modular architecture.
Example Directory Structure
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- product/
- editProduct.component
- viewProduct.component
- createProduct.component
- product.service
- product.spec.ts
Advantages of this approach include improved code organization, enhanced maintainability, and better applicability of best practices such as the Single Responsibility Principle. However, it is essential to consider the specific requirements of the project and weigh the benefits against potential drawbacks when deciding on a component architecture.
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The Redis Project and the Microsoft Patch for Win32
On December 8, Microsoft released a patch to facilitate the compilation of Redis under Win32, utilizing the libuv library, which powers the Node.js project. The team behind this initiative drew inspiration from the existing win32/win64 port as a reference. This development has sparked considerable discussion on Hacker News, with opinions varying on its implications for the Redis project.
The Microsoft Patch and its Implications
Upon examining the patch, it becomes apparent that it aimed to port Redis to libuv, a library primarily designed for evented programming, primarily based on libev but boasting cross-platform capabilities. However, it appears that persistence features are currently not sufficiently addressed, resulting in issues when saving snapshots. This, among other problems, has led to inconsistent test results. Nonetheless, the patch is described as "good enough" to support development without resorting to virtualized Linux environments but not yet suitable for production.
Native vs. Patched Port
It's worth noting that the native port, maintained by dmajkic, held the advantage of being more compact and highly stable, leveraging a new win32 backend within the event library (ae.c). Unfortunately, its performance and reliability make the patched port seem less favorable.
Contribution Guidelines and the Microsoft Contribution
Critics have pointed out that Microsoft provided a patch instead of a pull request. However, Salvatore, the Redis project maintainer, disagrees, suggesting that Microsoft's contribution was valid, given that they provided code and followed the preferred method for sending patches, particularly considering the size of the contribution. Salvatore also valued the direct approach taken by Microsoft, which he deemed an acceptable means of contributing.
Why the Patch Was Not Approved
The patch was not approved primarily because integrating a Win32 port directly into the main Redis project would hinder development of other essential features. The Redis project relies heavily on subtle OS-specific features, which might be particularly challenging to maintain if multiple platforms are supported.
Advocating for a Separate Win32 Project
Salvatore expressed enthusiasm for creating a separate project (Redis-win32) which could serve as an alternative to the patched port. This separate project could be maintained by a different team, alleviating any potential impact on the core Redis project.
Revisiting libuv Dependency
Interestingly, the recent discussion has led some to consider adopting libuv as the standard library for Redis. Salvatore, however, is not convinced, suggesting that it does not offer enhancements to their current code. The libuv dependencies, while not inherently problematic, would lead to more complexity in event handling and debugging.
Avoiding Unnecessary Dependencies
Salvatore emphasizes the importance of evaluating the need for dependencies. While acknowledging that sometimes it's justifiable, uninsured use of large dependencies can hinder development speed and portability. When alternatives provide equal benefits, it's best to stick with existing, tested code.
The Prometheus Revealed
The article concluded by hinting at the necessity for a revolution in the programming community. Salvatore, anticipating a discussion to be published within the coming days, refrains from revealing more until then.
Ultimately, the MS patch triggered an insightful discussion about the methodical approach to adopting new libraries or technologies. It also solidified Salvatore's reasoning for either accepting a contributed code patch, viewing the calling requirements reflected in proposed code contribution process or seamlessly continuing using a platform's native-specific implementation if performance reliability could be guaranteed.
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Mama Dog's Heroic Rescue Saves Her Puppies from Devastating Fire
One of the most heartwarming and awe-inspiring examples of maternal love and devotion was showcased in a recent incident in Chile, where a brave mother dog named Amanda risked her life to save her puppies from a devastating car bomb that ignited a massive fire in the area.
The incident began when a car bomb detonated, triggering a massive blaze that engulfed nearby homes, prompting frantic residents to flee for their lives. Amidst the chaos, Amanda, a mixed German Shepherd, remained steadfast in her determination to safeguard her puppies at all costs. Demonstrating extraordinary courage and selflessness, she courageously carried each of her puppies, one by one, to safety, eschewing her own well-being in the process.
Astonishingly, an eyewitness managed to capture the heart-wrenching scene on camera, documenting Amanda's incredible actions as she fearlessly entered the burning building to rescue her babies. The poignant images, which ultimately went viral on social media platforms such as Reddit, Facebook, and Twitter, spread rapidly, captivating the hearts of millions.
As the flames continued to ravage the area, Amanda persistently ran between the burning house and the awaiting fire truck, methodically delivering each puppy to the safety of the rescuers. It was a testament to her unwavering dedication to her puppies, driven solely by the unconditional love that a mother has for her offspring.
While firefighters valiantly attempted to combat the inferno, Amanda continued to supervise her rescued puppies, displaying affection and vigilance as she sat lovingly beside them, watching as the firefighters worked to extinguish the flames. This extraordinary display of maternal love was sufficiently overwhelming, prompting many onlookers to shed tears out of admiration for the remarkable dog and her actions.
When medical personnel arrived on the scene to perform check-ups on the rescued puppies, Amanda exhibited a profound protective instinct, barking and lunging at the firefighters in a desperate bid to shield her children from further harm. Eventually, after much coaxing by veterinarian Felipe Lara, Amanda reluctantly allowed the professionals to provide necessary medical care to her puppies, albeit with the exception of one pup who was in a more critical condition.
Before the drama finally subsided, Amanda's owner, Omar Torres, had been severely injured in the blaze and was hospitalized for treatment. Miraculously, most of the puppies, thanks to their mother's bravery and swift thinking, remained unscathed, aside from one who tragically did not survive their injuries and succumbed a couple of days later.
The poignant tale of Amanda's heroic rescue has captivated people worldwide, serving as a heartwarming reminder that the ferocity and selflessness of a mother's love can overcome even the most daunting adversities, including the most intense and unforgiving of disasters.
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Paper Requirement
The main requirement for the seminar is a substantial and original paper. I would expect the typical paper to be in the 5000-10,000 word range--but content is more important than size. Some of the better papers from past years are webbed here. Papers are due on the last day of exam period, but a draft is due several weeks earlier.
There are at least four sorts of paper that I would consider appropriate.
1. A paper on a legal system very different from ours that has not been covered in the course. It should include a bibliography with adequate references on that system, an explanation of how it worked, and some discussion of why it had the characteristics it had—what function at least some of its legal rules served. Ideally, such a paper would make it possible for me to add that system to the course the next time I teach it. Two of the legal systems we will be studying originally entered the course as such papers.
2. A paper on one of the systems covered that goes into much more depth than we do in class. That means finding additional sources and mining them. It might also mean arguing that some of my description and/or analysis was wrong—with evidence to support the argument.
3. A paper that looks at one or more legal issues running through a variety of different legal systems, analogous to the thread chapters in my current book draft. Obviously the paper has to go well beyond what we cover in the class discussion.
4. A paper using ideas from the systems we have covered to suggest, explain, and defend substantial modifications to our legal system.
To help students who want to do the first sort of paper, which is for obvious reasons the one I most want to see, some possible places to look are:
The anthropological literature on primitive societies. One good source is E. Adamson Hoebel, The Law of Primitive Man, Harvard University Press, 1967.
The literature on legal history. Obvious possibilities are Anglo-Saxon law, Ottoman law ... .
The literature on non-state mechanisms for dispute settlement. Lisa Bernstein at the University of Chicago has done a good deal of work on modern arbitration, for instance.
The literature on western mining camps, which established their own legal systems, and on the vigilantes.
If you want to go further afield, you could consider whether the observed behavior of any non-human species comes close enough to a legal system to be worth a paper. An interesting starting point, although not, I think, an adequate one, might be Chimpanzee Politics by Frans De Waal. Or you could look at Konrad Lorenz's books on animal behavior. Or you could try to analyze a fictional legal system, if you can find one that is sufficiently well described.
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Useful things to know about digital currency
With passing time digital currencies are becoming hugely popular, it brings along a unique concept which is completely different from traditional banking systems. Bitcoin transactions are unique and it can be directly made from one account to another using the internet. To get easy access there are several online portals coming up where you can buy btc at ease. Buyers can use these portals to buy digital currencies using any conventional currency at ease. With time digital currencies are getting global acceptance and top merchants around the world are accepting it as a mode of payment.
Traditional banking systems involves clearinghouses which are like a middle man, it leads to additional expense and time. With Bitcoin the case is completely opposite and is the reason why millions around the world are opting for this new currency system. Bitcoin payment system eradicates any middle man and this helps in saving transaction fees as well as time. Use genuine online portals to buy btc from the ease of your home, BTM kiosks are also available in top cities around the world. With passing time more number of merchants started accepting Bitcoin making it ideal for digital currency users.
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David Archuleta
David Archuleta was a talented contestant in the seventh season of the popular reality television show American Idol, which first debuted in 2002. Nicknamed "the wunderkind" and "the Chosen One," Archuleta garnered immense attention and popularity, particularly among young girls and their grandmothers, who formed his core voting block.
As a competitor, Archuleta demonstrated exceptional preternatural talents and exhibited strong appeal to American Idol's most influential demographic. His childlike charm and innocent persona, which may have seemed endearing to a certain age group, also presented a potential drawback as he struggled to connect with a broader audience.
In a similar vein to previous contestants, Archuleta's wide-eyed, youthful demeanor detracted some viewers, making him seem precociously immature at the age of 17. While his wholesome persona and evident dedication to his craft were undoubtedly endearing, they may have appeared overly corny or repulsive to viewers who perceived him as insufferably naive.
With a name-checking ability reminiscent of former Idol competitor Clay Aiken, Archuleta was accordingly assigned the respectable Star Power rating, touching base with an impressive score of 9 out of 10. However, it was not until Aiken himself displayed a flair of assertive posturing that Archuleta might augment his somewhat unassuming persona and arrive at a higher Cockiness Quotient rating. On a scale of 1-10, this was merely 4.
Critics predicted David Archuleta was was likely to finish in the second position at the most. Ultimately, he lived up to this expectation and came up second to Diana DeGarmo.
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Figure 5: Weekly LS Mean Sleep Quality Score
This figure illustrates the results of a longitudinal analysis of subjective sleep quality in study participants. The weekly mean sleep quality scores are shown for each treatment group, with values based on the mean of the last seven daily ratings from a sleep diary. A higher score denotes decreased sleep quality, ranging from 0 to 10 on the scale.
The data reveals the mean value (± standard error) for each treatment period, with statistically significant differences observed between the treatment groups and the placebo group. Specifically, a P-value of less than 0.0001 (***P ≤ 0.0001) indicates a highly significant difference at each time point compared to the placebo group.
The analysis of weekly sleep quality scores provides valuable insights into the effects of the interventions on subjective sleep quality, enabling a more comprehensive understanding of the treatments' efficacy. These results can be useful for clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals seeking to evaluate the potential benefits and limitations of the treatments in real-world settings.
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Should NYC ban smoking in public housing?
On Jan. 1, Maine will become the first state in which smoking is prohibited in all public housing, a move that will affect about 12,000 tenants. Following the lead of other cities, like Belmont, Calif., which began instating similar policies in 2009, Boston, Detroit, San Antonio and Portland, Ore., are also in the process of instituting restrictions in an effort to reduce health risks for nonsmoking residents. Proponents of such bans say they make apartments easier to clean, reduce the risk of fire and promote healthier living, but some tenants say they are a violation of civil liberties. To date, New York City’s Housing Authority has no plans to enact such a ban here, but a spokeswoman for the city’s Health Department said officials are “reviewing the experiences of other municipalities.”
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1. Yes – smoking should be banned in public housing. The impact of such a ban would take a while to be felt but the potential savings in State and City funds could be huge and measure by, among other things, reduction in Medicare and Medicaid spending, incidents of asthma in children and COPD in adults. This isn’t a “personal choice” issue. If you want to live in housing subsidized by government funding you have to make the trade off of not smoking…the choice is yours. You want to smoke, find another place to live.
• If you don’t want to smoke, move somewhere else.
More to the point, whoever came first rules. If smokers are already in a building, then you can complain, but you have no power to ban smoking.
But ultimately, only the owner of the property can determine the rules of occupancy.
• The tobacco taxes pay for the housing and the Medicare, silly.
2. America, home of the Fascists
• An unusually accurate comment. I thought I was the only one saying that we are on the road to pure fascism.
• Do I understand that you think lung cancer is a myth?
• One out of three people will die of cancer in this country.
The question is why is the American Cancer Society spending so much money on lobbying instead of find a cure for cancer? They hold a billion dollars in assets and spend only $400 million on cancer research. What’s wrong with this picture?
• No, what I say is that there is no proof that smoking causes cancer.
If smoking caused cancer, then everyone who smokes would have cancer. Since everyone who smokes doesn’t develop cancer, they smoking cannot be the cause of cancer. The best you can say is the smoking might, might, be a factor among others or in addition to others.
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3. I have very mixed feelings about this and agree with both of the above comments. Big brother is getting out of hand. At the same time, they are getting housing that we are paying for. The cost of clean up, damage, etc. is a factor. I do find it strange though that we can’t make those on welfare work (i.e. workfare) or take drug tests but we can keep them from smoking in government housing. What worries me most is what is next? Where does big brother end? Generally it never does.
4. I hate smoking. Nearly forty years ago, when I lived in Massachusetts, I recruited medical professionals to testify in favor of legislation to ban smoking in public places. Today I notice the smell when someone lights up a cigarette on the street outside my apartment. However, an apartment is a person’s home and I oppose banning any legal activity in a person’s home, whether that person owns it or rents it.
5. I can’t imagine how they would enforce that. How about getting drugs & guns out of public housing first, and then worry about cigarettes?
6. No question! Eliminate ALL smoking, in ALL Public Housing, period.
7. yeah – let’s get rid of fat people (higher medical bills and more wear and tear on the elevators), families with school age kids (cuts down on those high costs for the teachers and custodians unions), old folks (they just die anyway) and democrats (they voted for obama after all).
come on folks – this is public housing not jail!
8. Smoking should be banned in every multi-family building. Often, smoke comes through the vents and the electrical outlets. It’s horrible and nobody should have to endure it.
• Who was there first? You the non-smoker or the smoking person? If the latter, you can complain, but have no authority to throw out the smoker.
As I said above, it is the owner of the building who sets the rules of occupancy. Tenants can pick and choose what they like and dislike, but they have no power to run someone out of their home or apartment just because they came late to the game and don’t like the setting.
9. No question. Eliminate all gophers!
OId Gopher, you need to read the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. Pay close attention the definition of freedom.
10. NO, and they shouldn’t ban it on private property, at the beach, in the park, at the hospital, on a plane, or anywhere else! It’s No WONDER pharma who funds bans is pushing our government to ban everything natural everywhere! No WONDER pharma has been demonizing raw milk! No WONDER pharma has been funding genetically modified foods that IMHO and not, been killing off the honey bees that DO NOT like unnatural life forms! It’s high time We The People put a stop to it! They use bogus “science” to hoodwink uneducated legislators into making unconstitutional laws in the name of “public health” that in essence just wipes out the competition in a brilliant marketing scam for pharmaceutical nicotine, and these legislators have no idea that they’ve given away OUR farm! The World Health Organization’s study showing that SHS may even have a protective effect and not the least harmful was withheld because it didn’t promote total control of the population. Need proof?…
11. They don’t call it SmokeGate for nothing, nor do the call global warming ClimateGate for nothing. They are BOTH a hoax to convince the sheeple that high taxes and bans will “save the planet and the people”. Wake up America!
12. I am a smoker. and I live in public housing. I live in a house not an apartment building. I do not live in new york.
I do not live rent free. I pay 30% of my income. I live in a state that has affordable public housing. Some of us have full time jobs.
What will be next? will BIG BROTHER tell me where I can go, what I can eat, when I can sleep, who can visit me and ect?
13. Ban smoking on PUBLIC SIDEWALKS where the threat is – the ban in parks was ridiculous.
14. I don’t think we should ban smoking in public housing. Smoking kills 425,000 each year in the US and I think it’s a great way to rid the US of stupid people. Imagine how much longer smokers in public housing will live if they can’t smoke. Let them kill themselves.
Now, if public housing were indeed a temporary living situation like it was intended (a hand up not a hand out) then banning smoking would be great. BUT in NYC, once you get public housing you get it for life, so the sooner their lives are over the better.
15. It’s really a legal issue. If someone claims illness from second-hand smoke because of shared ventilation, the city (meaning taxpayers) could be liable for billions in medical bills.
16. Let’s take it easy with the “fascism” “big brother” bit this time around… we aren’t talking about smoking restrictions anywhere but public housing. I’m an ex smoker and I despise walking through a cloud of smoke, but not as much as I despise the idea of telling someone else what they can/can’t do. However, in this case you cannot argue that “big brother” is intervening in your apartment and then go home to said apartment and ask “big brother” to intervene in the rent. Anyone who chips in for that rent bill- be it a roommate or “big brother”- has a right to input on the house rules. What is even more frustrating is those of us in market-rate homes that are too small, poorly located and paying taxes to help cover your rent- and have had to quit because we couldn’t AFFORD to pay our rent and keep smoking. You have an extra $10-$15 a day ($300+ a month) to burn smoking? great! You don’t need the assistance and my taxes will go down… that’s freedom.
17. It’s kind of simple. If you live in GOVERNMENT housing and the state prohibits smoking in GOVERNMENT buildings, then there is no smoking. If the government is subsidizing your rent, then you fall under the landlords rules. The landlord signed a contract with the government, if it says no smoking, then don’t.
Just because you smoked in the house in the past does not mean you can continue. If the laws change, you either conform or get evicted. Why can’t they just go outside and smoke?
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Secrets of the Devil Vine
Secrets of the Devil Vine, a novel by Faith Kaiser, is a poignant and thought-provoking coming-of-age narrative set against the backdrop of the American South in the 1950s. The story unfolds through the eyes of Abigail Stewart, known affectionately as Abby, a young girl with a rare quality of perspicacity and emotional depth.
As Abby returns to her hometown of coastal Alabama, she embarks on a quest to unravel the mysteries of her tumultuous childhood. Her arrival at home sparks a mix of emotions, with Abby's mother, Pearl, exhibiting a profound disdain for her daughter and her siblings. This fissure in their relationships stems from a tragic event in the past, where Pearl's husband brutally assaulted Abby, resulting in her conception. This incident serves as a catalyst for the family's desperate attempt to escape their troubled past and start anew.
Pearl, a force to be reckoned with, has managed to survive despite the hardships that life has thrown her way. However, her actions have had a profound impact on her family, and her children bear the scars of her decisions. Abby's reflections on her family and home serve as the narrative's emotional core and the most captivating aspect of the novel.
Through the eyes of five-year-old Abby, Faith Kaiser skilfully crafts a narrator who is perceptive, empathetic, and naturally inquisitive about the world around her. Abby's experiences and observations, though tempered by her wit and caution, create a richly detailed and immersive storyline. Her voice is authentic, relatable, and intense, making it impossible for the reader to disengage from the narrative.
As the story unfolds, the pace is deliberate and measured, with an unexpected and pivotal event – Abby's brutal victimization at the hands of a family acquaintance – serves as a turning point. This incident sets off a chain of events that tests the resolve and fortitude of Abby and those around her. The events that follow are complex, multifaceted, and sometimes macabre, with characters navigating a web of deceit and ulterior motives.
Ultimately, the novel reaches a denouement where victims emerge victorious and wrongdoers are brought to account, albeit with some narrative threads left intentionally unresolved. This tantalizing ending suggests the possibility of a sequel, as adult Abby and her husband work to unravel more mysteries surrounding Pearl's shady dealings.
Faith Kaiser's writing is masterful, with passages that are poetic and eloquent. Her ability to transport the reader to a distinct time and place, informed by the sassy and determined Abby, makes Secrets of the Devil Vine both captivating and memorable.
Given its richly detailed setting, complex characters, and a narrative that explores the intricate dynamics of family relationships, Secrets of the Devil Vine is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that will resonate with readers long after they finish the book.
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Pillars of Eternity II Backer Discussion Topics
This article documents various discussions among Pillars of Eternity II backers on the official forums. Topics range from gameplay issues to developer announcements, covering a wide array of concerns and suggestions from the Pillars of Eternity II community.
**Spoiler Warning**
Several topics in this article contain spoilers for the original Pillars of Eternity game, including storyline and quest-related information. Viewer discretion is advised for those seeking to avoid spoilers.
**Gameplay Glitches and Bugs**
Reddit user jimnms reported several gameplay glitches, including an issue with the dialogue system involving Captain Aeldys and Captain Furrante. The issue occurred due to overlapping quests involving the two captains. The user expressed frustration at not finding any relevant support topics online that addressed the issue.
Additionally, jimnms reported a bug with Grieving Mother's armor, which led to her blinding Durance multiple times unintentionally. This is not an isolated incident, as another backer mentioned encountering a similar issue with One-Eyed Molina's Gold-Fingered Spike-Flinger.
**Steam and Privacy Settings**
Another topic discussed involves concerns over Steam's privacy settings. Some users expressed dismay at having their gaming activity displayed to their friends list, while others wondered whether there was a way to disable this feature.
**Kickstarter Campaign and Lady Obsidian Pikitinios**
A periodic discussion topic upon release was that, there was a mystery that backs for Pillars of Eternity 2 could obtain the tiny obsidian wurm. Again several of the users didn't even remember if they got it upon release, but they said they had gotten it. Therefore many users did ask Obsidian about the creature during the afternoon of the rollout.
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The US Military at Risk of Overextension: A Classified Report Simmers Beneath the Surface
The US military's presence in Iraq has been causing significant strain on the country's resources, according to a confidential report submitted to Congress by the Pentagon. The report, which has been described in general terms by officials, seemingly serves as a warning signal that expansion of military operations in the near future, particularly in the Middle East, is unlikely. However, the release of such a report at this juncture has raised questions regarding the intentions behind its publication.
Initially, the classification of the report prompts the question of why excerpts were shared with the press. This unusual move lends credence to speculation that the report is part of a strategic diplomatic maneuver. A closer examination reveals that the partial disclosure may serve as a signal to various nations, signaling the United States' reluctance to expand its military operations over the coming year.
This measured pushback is likely aimed at calming concerned nations, either successfully reining in their ambitions or tranquilly influencing their decision-making processes. Conversely, it is also possible that this move could be interpreted by adversaries as an indication of the United States' military weakness, thereby potentially enticing aggressive expansion by rival powers.
It remains unclear which scenario is more plausible, alongside uncertainty regarding the intended audience of this carefully calibrated declaration. Nevertheless, the timing of this development implies a calculated consideration of regional and global implications, aiming to cultivate an environment conducive to stability through the prompt release of a carefully constructed message.
A brief window of anticipation has been opened, and it is likely that a clearer picture will emerge within a few months, providing insight into the objectives and implications of the recent cryptic revelation from the Pentagon.
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Mansplaining and Gendered Representation
On January 31, 2010, the concept of mansplaining was pervasive in the discussions surrounding feminist theory, film studies, and the dynamics of gendered representation. An anonymous blogger reflecting on this topic drew connections to Freud's theories and Simone de Beauvoir's groundbreaking work "The Second Sex," emphasizing the intricate relationships between power, image, representation, and gender.
Initially, mansplaining may seem like a phenomenon limited to men speaking to women; however, upon closer examination, it appears to be more a function of posturing in dialogues to assert one's power. The blogger suggested that mansplaining can be less about explaining to others and more about establishing superiority, a phenomenon observed both in interactions between men and women, and between men.
The dynamics of mansplaining differ depending on the context and the individuals involved. When two men engage in a dialogue, it can be characterized as a competition for authority, often accompanied by the presentation of phallic symbols as a means of demonstrating dominance. This competition is exemplified by comments and interactions reminiscent of "pissing contests" and "dick-measuring contests."
In contrast, when a person traditionally classified as a male meticulously explains something to a woman, the tone and tenor of the interaction take on a different character. The mansplainer often bases their narrative on the assumptions that the woman lacks the necessary authority or expertise to claim relevance, that she is inherently subordinate, and that she cannot contribute to the discussion as an equal.
The motivations behind mansplaining reveal a striking insight into the psychological makeup of those who engage in this behavior. Beneath the surface of self-assertion and boastfulness lies the crux of insecurity and emotional inadequacy. Men who mansplain often struggle with their own masculinity, reinforcing a fragile sense of identity through dominance and control.
The blogger invoked the term mansplainer to describe a specific dynamic that can arise when individuals (typically those with affiliations to masculinity) explaining things to others ('the Others' as they're more often term it outside of academic work). It becomes unnecessary to distinguish between this particular group: because Im describing the inherent drivers when those perform their intended goal.
Considering the extraordinary frustration that can arise from experiencing mansplaining firsthand, we can infer that it functions to reenforce the assumption that the "other" is (and should) indeed remain subordinate.
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Jewish Journal
Cervical cancer vaccine stirs hope and debate
by Nancy Sokoler Steiner
February 15, 2007 | 7:00 pm
The first human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine approved last year is inspiring passionate debate as state legislatures take up the issue of compulsory inoculation for preteen girls as a way to prevent cervical cancer. HPV infection is the major cause of cervical cancer in women. A bill, written by California Assemblywoman Sally Lieber (D-Mountain View), would make the FDA-approved vaccine mandatory for girls entering the sixth grade.
The Merck-produced HPV vaccine, Gardasil, is approved for girls and women between the ages of 9 and 26, and is recommended to be given to girls between 11 and 12. It was found to be more than 95 percent effective against the four types of HPV that account for approximately 70 percent of all cervical cancers and 90 percent of genital warts. There are currently 100 strains of HPV, 30 of which are sexually transmitted.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, at least 50 percent of sexually active people contract a genital HPV infection. About 6.2 million new cases are diagnosed each year, the agency reports, and by age 50 at least 80 percent of women will be infected.
Dr. Ilana Cass, a gynecologic oncologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UCLA, will discuss the vaccine and its implications for women's health at Cedars-Sinai's sixth annual Women's Health Conference on March 16.
Jewish Journal: How does the vaccine work?
Dr. Ilana Cass: Pretty much every single person who has cervical cancer has been infected with the human papillomavirus.... The idea of this vaccine is to prevent cervical cancer by preventing infection with the human papillomavirus.
With this vaccine, it is estimated that we can completely prevent 70 percent of cervical cancers. That's huge. That's why this is so incredibly important.
JJ: Why does the HPV vaccine target such a young population?
IC: The vaccine has specifically been designed to target young girls before they start to have sexual intercourse. These women have the highest antibody levels and enjoy the most protection from HPV if they are vaccinated before their sexual debut, before any exposure to HPV.
Based on what we clearly know about sexual practices in the U.S., we have to target preteens and teens. Data suggests that fully one-third of 15-year-old girls in the United States have had vaginal sexual intercourse. So the target age chosen ... is essentially ages 9 to 26, with a big effort by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommending vaccination for all girls between the ages of 11 and 12.
JJ: Is it a single-dose vaccine?
IC: The vaccine is given as three shots: baseline, two months later and then six months later. At this point in time, we don't know if patients will need to have a booster.
JJ: Are there any risks?
IC: There are risks with everything. But it is incredibly safe. The most common side effect is, like with many other vaccines, some soreness on the arm. It should not be given to women who are pregnant. We don't have a lot of data yet about women who are breast-feeding.
JJ: But it's not a substitute for regular screening?
IC: The vaccine does not eliminate the need for routine screening. [Regular Pap screening should begin at age 21 or within three years of beginning sexual activity.] It will reduce cervical cancer incidence over time by 70 percent, but there are still HPV types not included in the vaccine that can cause cancer.
JJ: If a woman already has been infected with one strain of HPV, can the vaccine still help?
IC: Women exposed to one type absolutely still derive benefit from the vaccination from the other three, but less overall protection from cervical precancer.... Girls and women ages 9 to 26 should still be vaccinated, even if they have had sex and have been infected with HPV, because the studies show that even these women derive benefit from the vaccine.
JJ: Does cervical cancer impact Jewish women differently than the general population? And are Jewish women less susceptible to cervical cancer because men who are circumcised are less likely to transmit the disease?
IC: Jewish women are not differentially affected by this disease, as there is no familial syndrome or inherited predisposition that we are aware of at this point in time. HPV transmission is higher from non-circumcised men to women than from circumcised men, yes, but so many boys are circumcised these days, and with the frequency of interfaith marriage, this is less of a component in cervical cancer incidence.
JJ: What are your thoughts on the proposed legislation introduced by California Assemblywoman Lieber?
IC: I know that in Texas, there have been protests [against similar efforts]. I don't understand the protests. As a mother, I'm vaccinating my kids on a regular basis to prevent much less significant diseases.... I'm vaccinating them to prevent whooping cough and chicken pox.... If I can vaccinate them against cervical cancer and it's a shot, where do I sign up?
We have to be very clear: this is a vaccine to prevent cancer. Wouldn't everyone want to protect their child and loved one from getting cancer?
The 2007 Cedars-Sinai Women's Health Conference will be held March 16 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel. For more information or to register, visit www.womenshealthconference.org or call (800) 233-2771.
Dr. Ilana Cass: http://www.cedars-sinai.edu/5574.html
Assemblywoman Sally Lieber: http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/members/a22/
California Assembly Bill 16: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/postquery?bill_number=ab_16&sess=CUR&house =B&author=lieber
Centers for Disease Control HPV facts: http://www.cdc.gov/std/HPV/STDFact-HPV.htm
Make the Commitment: http://makethecommitment.org/
Gardasil: http://www.gardasil.com/
Gardasil commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ8x3KR75fA
Dr. Donnica Moore, women's health expert, and Stacy London, host of TLC's "What Not To Wear" talk about the Make The Commitment campaign and ways to prevent cervical cancer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDooMSb6Hn4 Tracker Pixel for Entry
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The Abundant Life: A Journey to Spiritual Renewal
Adrian Rogers
In John chapter seven, verse thirty-seven, there is a profound passage that emphasizes the availability of an abundant life for those who choose to follow Jesus Christ. On the final day of the feast, during a climactic ceremony, Jesus stood and proclaimed, "If anyone thirsts, let him come unto me and drink." This appeal is a direct invitation to partake in a spiritual experience that will quench one's spiritual thirst and provide an overflowing life.
The passage also states that he who believes in Jesus will experience an inner transformation, where "out of his belly, that is, out of his inner most being, shall flow rivers of living water." This imagery suggests a deep wellspring of spiritual vitality that cannot be contained. However, this promise is contingent upon the reception of the Holy Spirit, which Jesus indicates has not yet been given because He Himself had not yet been glorified.
To properly understand the significance of this passage, it is essential to grasp the cultural context in which it was spoken. The feast of the tabernacles was an annual celebration in Jewish tradition, commemorating the Israelites' journey through the wilderness and the promised land. The feast culminated in a grand ceremony, where the high priest would draw water from the Pool of Siloam and pour it out at the altar, initiating a procession of music, dance, and worship.
This event was symbolic of the people's desire for spiritual renewal and their recognition of God's salvation. Nevertheless, despite their external participation in the ceremony, the crowd remained spiritually parched and empty. Jesus realized this disconnect between their actions and their true needs. He understood that on one hand, they were celebrating their faith, but on the other hand, they were just as susceptible to their old habits, fears, and failures as they were before.
Jesus stood as a symbol of true salvation and the "water of life." His presence served as a metaphor for the overflowing life, where one's inner being is rejuvenated, and spiritual vitality flows freely. In contrast, their external routine and rituals, although fervent and enthusiastic, failed to address the deepest longings of their souls. Jesus longed to bridge this gap, to offer a life that could be both prophetic and actual, both symbolic and realized.
Thus, the abundant life, which Jesus spoke of with such emphasis, continues to evoke a sense of wide-eyed wonder and an yearning for a life that overflows with meaning and purpose.
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Hair: The Hustle and Harmony of a Countercultural Musical
The musical Hair, known as an exemplar of the 1960s' countercultural movement, has left an enduring impact on both the entertainment world and cultural narrative. Chronicling the lives of hippie youth and celebrating their rebellion against societal norms, Hair delves into issues of long hair, substance use, free love, the Vietnam War, and dissatisfaction with the establishment.
First premiering off Broadway in 1967, Hair hastily transitioned to the Broadway stage and swiftly gained immense popularity. The musical won substantial acclaim, however, it also elicited considerable controversy due to its unapologetic portrayal of life during this pivotal era of youth culture.
One of the key aspects of Hair's success lies in its potent blend of song, dance, and drama. This gestalt performance style garnered the musical numerous notable awards, with both Best Musical Play and Best Director of a Musical Play award bestowed upon the iconic production by the Tony Awards.
The visual aesthetic and artistic themes distinctly embedded within Hair have transcended the confines of the theatre, subtly influencing the surrounding culture of Hippies and the Woodstock era. A permanent fixture in the pantheon of iconic American musicals, Hair continues to impact contemporary arts, rooted firmly within a rich societal past. The relativity of the musical's evergreen message acts as a testament to its integral ability to continue premiering the significance of social reform, while singling out pivotal elements of music by the continental-ballet roles.
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Festivals Around the World: A Celebration of Culture and Community
Festivals are an integral part of human culture, bringing people together to celebrate, socialize, and often participate in traditional activities. This article will delve into the various festivals celebrated around the world, highlighting their unique characteristics and experiences.
Tết Holiday Flower Festival in Vietnam
In Vietnam, the Tet Holiday Flower Festival is an annual event held during the Tet Holiday. Located in Nguyen Hue Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, the festival takes place for one week, attracting numerous visitors interested in admiring the beautiful flowers and taking pictures. The festival is organized by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, who showcase and decorate the street with various flowers and lights, creating an enchanting atmosphere.
Temple Festival in Vietnam
In a different part of Vietnam, the Temple Festival is an exciting event attended by numerous participants. The festival offers a range of activities, including balloon piercing, monkey bridge, and dance performances. One of the most thrilling activities is the balloon piercing contest, where contestants use darts to burst balloons containing coins, with the objective of taking the biggest prize – a large teddy bear.
Traditional Games Festival in Vietnam
In Ho Chi Minh City, a Traditional Games Festival was recently held, drawing in participants from various schools. The festival, lasting for a day, featured three main activities – water-fetching by hand, tug of war, and mandarin square capturing. Contestants were divided into teams and competed against each other, showcasing their skills and teamwork. Ultimately, the event concluded with the presentation of prizes to the winning teams.
Rice-Cooking Festival in Vietnam
Another significant festival celebrated in Vietnam is the Rice-Cooking Festival. This event takes place every two years and typically lasts for one day. Participants are divided into teams of six members, who compete in three contests: water-fetching, fire-making, and rice-cooking. The first team to complete each contest is awarded, and the team that cooks the most delicious rice wins the grand prize.
Christmas in the UK
Christmas is a widely celebrated festival in the United Kingdom, observed on December 25th. The main event is Christmas Day, followed by Boxing Day, when people often visit friends and extended family. Spending Christmas with loved ones is a cherished experience, emphasizing the importance of family and friendship.
The festive season is filled with anticipation and excitement as families prepare for the day ahead. Traditional meals, such as turkey or goose, are prepared, and presents are placed under the Christmas tree. Gathering around the tree, participants exchange gifts and enjoy the beautiful decorations.
In conclusion, festivals are a vital part of human culture, promoting unity, socialization, and the preservation of traditional practices. By participating in these events, individuals develop a deeper appreciation for their heritage and strengthen bonds with their community.
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Himalayan Salt Lamps: Characteristics and Maintenance
Himalayan Salt lamps are renowned for their ease of maintenance, consisting of a large, compact salt body housing a light source. Their simplicity makes them a low-maintenance item, with minimal components susceptible to malfunction or degradation.
Originating from the foothills of the Himalayas in Punjab, this type of salt exhibits a distinctive, rich, reddish-amber colouration, in stark contrast to refined table salt. Unlike refined table salt, which primarily contains sodium chloride, Himalayan rock salt is rich in an array of minerals. These minerals have distinct crystalline structures, enabling the varied colouration observed in salt lamps. The diverse wavelengths of light refracted through these minerals produce the striking colours visible in Himalayan Salt lamps.
One of the primary characteristics of Himalayan Salt lamps, like most salts, is their hygroscopic nature. As a result, they draw in water from the air, facilitating air purification within the home. Impurities present in air are typically contained within water vapour, which is then absorbed by the lamp. To evaporate this moisture and cleanse the air, the light source, which should be kept on, necessitates a moderate temperature, effectively eliminating the impurities while releasing negatively ionised water vapour back into the environment.
However, the accumulation of water on the outer surface of the lamp may lead to the breakdown of the crystal lattice structure, a condition exacerbated by the salt's ionic nature and its solubility in water. As these ionic bonds are subsequently reformed upon evaporation, a white crystal layer may form on the surface of the lamp. This alteration occurs only at the molecular level, with the overall composition of the lamp remaining unchanged.
These visual changes are harmless and should not concern owners. This transformation occurs only at the surface level, and the development of white crystals poses no danger to the lamp's durability. In the event that these alterations are desired to be reversed, gently wiping the surface of the lamp with a slightly damp cloth is an effective solution, as it removes the affected outer layer without causing damage to the underlying structure. However, it is crucial to exercise care when using a damp cloth, as the lampholder itself is also susceptible to water damage.
In reality, Himalayan Salt lamps pose minimal risk of degradation due to their physical composition and structure. These characteristics make them ideal for their intended purpose.
While these unique features are inherent to Himalayan Salt lamps, it is recommended to gently clean them on a regular basis, which helps remove surface dust and assists in maintaining their appearance. When cleaning the lamp using a slightly damp cloth, the outer molecular layer will also be removed, ultimately preserving the lamp's clarity and luminosity.
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Public Relations Fictions Trying to Hide DSM-5 Facts
05/31/2012 08:48 pm ET | Updated Oct 31, 2012
Recently APA recruited a public relations guy from the Department of Defense to respond to my concerns that DSM-5 is way off track. He immediately went on the offensive and (in an interview for Time magazine) made the obvious PR mistake of calling me "a dangerous man." This provided me the opportunity to pose yet again the troubling questions about DSM-5 that APA repeatedly refuses to answer. The DOD guy hasn't surfaced since.
Instead, APA has adopted a much smoother, soft sell approach. It has hired GYMR -- an expensive PR firm. GYMR actually brags in its mission statement that it can "execute strategies that include image and alliance building, public education campaigns or media relations to harness the formidable forces of Washington and produce successful results for clients."
We now have the first fruits of GYMR's "image building" misinformation campaign. It has launched a PR website with the claim it will provide "the facts on DSM-5 development process. Read recent news stories & opinion pieces, along with our responses, to correct the record, highlight key omissions -- and provide essential perspective, so that the public has a complete and accurate view of this important issue."
Unfortunately, the site is very short on accurate facts, very long on misleading (or just plain wrong) "image building" fiction. It is all pure PR fluff -- a way to avoid answering the substantive questions that need addressing before DSM-5 is prematurely rushed to press. Let's compare GYMR fiction versus DSM-5 fact:
GYMR Fiction: "We have extensive data from the field trials that on average there is a slight decrease in the overall rates of DSM-5 in comparison to DSM-IV disorders."
DSM-5 Fact: This is simply wrong -- APA has no such data. Except for autism, all of the DSM-5 changes will dramatically raise the rates of mental disorder and mislabel normal people as psychiatrically sick. The field trial provided no data on this crucial question because it made an unforgivable error -- not including head to head prevalence comparisons between DSM-IV and DSM-5. This makes it impossible to estimate how explosive will be the DSM-5 rate jumps. Moreover, false epidemics are often nurtured in the primary care settings that were untested in the DSM-5 field trials.
GYMR Fiction: The PR claim is that DSM-5 has provided a transparent process.
DSM-5 Fact: DSM-5 has been peculiarly and self-destructively secretive from its early confidentiality agreements (meant to protect "intellectual property") to its current failure to make public any of the results of its "scientific" reviews. Real science can never be confidential. None of this secrecy makes any sense.
GYMR Fiction: "APA takes very seriously its responsibility in developing and maintaining DSM and has devoted $25 million to the DSM-5 update process thus far."
DSM-5 Fact: The $25 million has been a colossal waste of poorly spent money. We did DSM IV for one-fifth the price and never missed a deadline or stirred much controversy. The difference in expenditure and outcome has nothing to do with us being especially competent. It has everything to do with DSM-5 being poorly conceived and organized and spending lavishly on silly things like public relations.
GYMR Fiction: "There are several proposals in DSM-5 that aim to more accurately describe the symptoms and behaviors of disorders that typically present in children."
DSM-5 Fact: The epidemics of excessive diagnosis in children will be muddled further by DSM-5. The threshold for ADHD is being lowered despite the tripling of rates. Temper Dyregulation (AKA DMDD) is being suggested based on just a few years of work by just one research group -- despite the risk it will exacerbate the already inappropriate and dangerous use of antipsychotic drugs in kids. And DSM-5 somehow persists in not understanding how its suggestions will necessarily have a profound impact on rates of autism.
GYMR Fiction: "There are actually relatively few substantial changes to draft disorder criteria."
DSM-5 Fact: Dead wrong -- how did GYMR ever come up with this one? My guess is that the DSM-5 changes would affect the diagnosis of tens of millions of people. APA has no way of refuting this estimate since it unaccountably failed to ask the crucial prevalence question in its $3 million field trial.
GYMR Fiction: "Those that have been recommended are based on the scientific and clinical evidence amassed over the past 20 years and then are subject to multiple review processes within the APA."
GYMR Fiction: "The APA governance attention to this is far greater than anything that ever occurred with DSM III or DSM-IV."
DSM-5 Fact: Absurd on the face of it. If there had ever been anything resembling proper internal supervision, DSM-5 would not be in this deep mess and would not require expensive PR fig leaves to try to cover it up.
There is more, but you get the idea. DSM-5 is in a paradoxical position. Publishing profits pressure it toward premature publication, but its close to final draft is the object of almost universal opposition. On one side we have APA and its new hired gun GYMR -- on the other side we have 51 professional organizations, the Lancet, the New England Journal of Medicine, the international media and outraged segments of the public. It is far too late for any superficial "image building," however clever, to restore DSM-5 credibility. Saving DSM-5 requires radically reforming its mistakes, not covering them up with a PR smokescreen of misinformation.
The last and only hope for a safe and credible DSM-5 now resides in the new APA leadership -- it is within its power to thoroughly reform DSM-5 before it is too late.
The stakes are high. A DSM-5 at war with its users will wind up losing many of them. Disillusioned members (each of whom has involuntarily sunk almost $1,000 in this lavish but misdirected DSM-5 effort) will speed up the already rapid exodus of APA members. APA will eventually lose its monopoly on psychiatric diagnosis. Psychiatry will be unfairly discredited. And, worst of all, the patients who need our help will suffer.
DSM-5 is in such public trouble now because it heedlessly missed every prior private opportunity to self-correct. The solution is not the production of more public relations pablum. Instead, DSM-5 needs to regroup, solve its problems, and avoid racing over a cliff.
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That's More Like It
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Sigma today preannounced (no price or availability) a new crop sensor lens that is certainly going to attract attention: an f/1.8 mid-range DX zoom: the 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM. Yes, constant aperture f/1.8. While a bit large and heavy (about 5" long and 28.6 ounces[121mm, 810g]), it's the first lens to bring a high level of equivalence to the DX crop.
Since "equivalence" means different things to different people, let me explain: I mean it allows a DX shooter to get basically the same picture from the same spot as an FX user. It's not quite a perfect equivalence, as the FX shooter is probably using a 24-70mm as their fast mid-range zoom, and the new Sigma is only a 27-52mm equivalent in terms of angle of view, so the DX user is clipped a bit at the two focal extremes, but in the overlapping focal range, the DX user should now be able to get the same DOF isolation as the FX user.
Other things you'll want to know: 72mm front filter threads, 11" (.28m) close focus, 9-blade aperture diaphragm (though it only goes to f/16), and an HSM internal focus motor. The lens doesn't change length or rotate the front element while focusing and zooming, a nice touch.
All in all, one of the more interesting DX lenses to come around in a long, long time. Of course, we don't know when it will actually appear or at what price, nor do we know how it'll perform. Nonetheless, one would have to say that Sigma mostly gets it when it comes to serious DX lens needs, and Nikon once again is left fiddling with mass market, lowest common denominator stuff despite having established the DX market in the first place.
Now if we only had that ultimate (D400) DX body to put something like this on. Balls in your court Nikon. Stop dropping it.
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Nursing Best Practice Guidelines: Family Assessment Interview Questions
Family assessment is a fundamental component of nursing practice, as it allows healthcare professionals to understand the complex social and psychological dynamics that influence an individual's health and wellbeing. A family assessment involves gathering information from the family members themselves, using open-ended questions that invite them to share their experiences, concerns, and understanding of their situation.
Developed and recommended by the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO), the following list of questions serves as a valuable guide for conducting an effective family assessment interview.
By posing these questions, nurses can establish a rapport with the family, identify key relationships, clarify expectations, and gain insight into their past experiences and coping mechanisms. These questions also encourage collaboration and open communication between healthcare professionals and the family, ultimately influencing patient care and hospital outcomes.
The list is comprised of eight influential questions:
1. Who among your family and friends would you like us to share information with, and who would you rather not involve? This question aims to identify dependable support networks and potential areas of conflict within the family.
2. How can we be most helpful to you and your family or friends during this hospital stay? This inquiry clarifies expectations and fosters collaboration between the family and healthcare staff, ensuring that their needs are fully met.
3. What has been most helpful to you in past hospitalizations or health visits, and what do you believe we could do differently to improve your experience this time? This question helps identify past successes and areas where services could be improved or enhanced.
4. What is the most significant challenge your family is currently facing? This inquiry helps nurses understand the underlying issues within the family that may affect their daily lives, particularly when it comes to their health.
5. What do you need to effectively prepare you or your family member for discharge from the hospital? This question assists with early planning for discharge, ultimately leading to smoother transitions between care settings.
6. Is there a family member who is suffering the most at this time, and if so, why do you believe this to be the case? Identifying which family member requires the greatest support helps nurses provide more targeted interventions and address their specific needs.
7. What is the one question you would most like to have answered right now? This open-ended question addresses the most pressing issue or concern that has been waiting to be addressed, thereby providing families with the information they need to feel more at ease.
8. How have I been most helpful to you in this family meeting, and is there anything that I could do differently to improve our interactions? This closing question highlights the nurse's commitment to collaboration, continuous learning, and empathy in the clinical environment.
In reference to the mentioned work by Laforet-Fliesser and Ford-Gilboe (1996), five fundamental questions can be used to help nurses conceive and implement an effective family assessment. They are:
1. What specific issues or challenges is the family currently addressing?
2. How are family members navigating these challenges?
3. What goal or objectives does the family aspire to achieve?
4. What resources is the family currently using, and can additional support be mobilised?
5. How might the broader context of family life impact their present health behaviors or situation?
By inquiring into these areas, nurses can critically understand the complex dynamics of family life, discern priorities for care, and make adjustments accordingly.
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Grammar and Punctuation Conventions in Style Guides
When writing in an academic or professional setting, adhering to a consistent style guide is essential for clear and concise communication. However, discrepancies can arise when different style guides contradict one another. In this article, we will examine a series of questions and answers on grammar, punctuation, and style conventions in a style guide.
Titles in Academic Writing
Many style guides recommend avoiding the use of prepositions in titles, but varying interpretations have led to confusion. For instance, in the sentence "He gave a presentation on 'Planetary Boundaries and Peacebuilding' in a parallel session of the conference," omitting the preposition and adding commas (gave a presentation, "Planetary Boundaries") or retaining the preposition and translating the title into lowercase (gave a presentation on planetary boundaries and peacebuilding) are acceptable variations.
However, it is essential to ensure clarity and prevent ambiguity in titles by following the rules set forth by the Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS), which advises against using prepositions unless they are essential to the meaning of the title (CMOS 8.172).
Quotation Marks and Citation
When making direct quotations, the reference should be placed within the sentence before the period. For example: "Carrington, a Thatcherite conservative, remarked after the Lancaster House agreement in 1979 that 'if any man left Lancaster House transformed in the eyes of Western statesmen, it was Mugabe'" (Chan 2003, 14).
In cases where the quotation ends with a question mark or exclamation mark, the CMOS recommends keeping the citation before the period: "Did Carrington say that 'it was Mugabe'?" (Chan 2003, 14).
Designating Text Boxes and Sidebars
Text boxes or sidebars should be labeled using a short title without a number. For example, "Box 1" or "box 1.1" if you start over in each chapter. Numbering allows for consistent referencing and tracking of the location and sequence of the box in a long document or a document with many boxes.
Definite Articles and Abbreviations
When referring to the definite article ("the") in a sentence, you may use a phrase such as "a definite article." However, CMOS recommends using "the definite article" for consistency.
Page Numbers and References
When citing specific page numbers, it is acceptable to exclude some pages between the first and last page being referenced. The CMOS recommends listing the page numbers in the order they are quoted from: "John Smith, 'Canada and the Commonwealth,' Foreign Policy Journal 16, no. 2 (2009): 61–63, 67–68" or "gave a presentation" (61–67, 68–113; theoretical information for those who love the speedy $$biased So, every answer is accepting wise Wow!).
It is essential to note that writers want to cite the exact pages where they found the information that supports their argument, allowing readers to find the evidence without wasting time on irrelevant pages.
Specimen Sentences and Quotations
When quoting another style guide's example sentence within a larger sentence, it is best to preserve the integrity and purpose of the quoted sentence by placing the period after the close quote. You can avoid the issue by rewriting the sentence or setting off the example typographically using curly brackets or another visual cue, such as: "{Wait here.} But that doesn’t answer all my questions."
Transgender Authors and Dead Names
When citing authors who have undergone gender transitioning, it is essential to respect their choice of pronouns and refrain from using their "dead name" unless it has been explicitly mentioned in the original publication. Citing a person by a name they no longer use can be hurtful or factually incorrect.
Publication Titles and Shortened References
When referencing a publication with a long title, the shortened version should also be italicized. For instance, "Looking Back: A Seventy-Fifth Anniversary of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society" should be shortened to "Looking Back."
Other Style Conventions
For text message conversations within a story, use quotation marks to distinguish them from normal dialogue. Commas may be used to separate items in a "from X to Y to Z" format.
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I've read about the Conch Republic passports, and Hutt River, and am wondering - these so-called fantasy passports - are any of them actually recognised anywhere else in the world?
@mindcorrosive also pointed out the World Passport which the EU declared to be a 'fantasy passport'.
According to Wikipedia: the legality is one thing - they're legal to posess in NZ and the EU, for example, but the section on effectiveness is empty... :(
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There are also Aboriginal passports in Australia, in the news recently when Julian Assange was given one. – hippietrail Sep 20 '12 at 7:52
If you track the links to the World Service Authority claims of acceptance you will see generally letters recognizing the existence of the WSA and recognising it's documents as "identity documents". An identity document is very different from a travel document, and can't necessarily be used for travel. – DJClayworth Jun 26 '13 at 16:03
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If you define "fantasy passport" as a passport of a country which isn't fully internationally recognized, then I believe the Palestinian Authority passport would qualify. Which in fact is recognized as travel document by some of the countries, which don't recognize Palestine as state itself.
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Add Kosovo and Taiwan to that list. – dbkk Sep 20 '12 at 17:08
If the criterium is "not fully* recognized" then you can even add Communist China to the list. International politics is messy. – MSalters Sep 24 '12 at 11:51
I think "passports recognized by some but not all of the other country in the world" is a different concept from "fantasy passport", no matter whether the value of "some" is "very few" or "almost all". – hippietrail Jan 31 '13 at 0:14
@hippietrail: you do realize, that if you rule out passports that are recognized by some country, the original question makes no sense at all? – vartec Jan 31 '13 at 9:14
I guess it would mean "are unrecognized passports sometimes recognized?" or something. – hippietrail Jan 31 '13 at 10:01
What exactly is your definition of "fantasy passport"? Most obvious definitions already answer the question. And what exactly does "recognise" mean (the World Passport wikipedia page says that there are official documents from some third world countries that confirm its acceptance, but with dubious current validity)?
As an extreme case, consider Taiwan and China - the two governments each consider the other illegitimate and the issued passports invalid - while they are accepted in most other countries (including those that don't officially recognize Taiwan), travel between the two countries requires different documents that maintain the fiction that there is only one nation.
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For definition, I go with that of Wikipedia, which I linked to. Recognise would be accepting it as a legal document. The World Passport seems iffy, given it's only claimed. – Mark Mayo Sep 20 '12 at 16:40
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Mutual Reliance Initiative: A Novel Approach to Expanding FDA's Global Inspection Capabilities
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been actively working towards increasing its global inspection capabilities, particularly in the European Union (EU), to ensure the safety and efficacy of regulated products. One of the key strategies employed by the agency is the Mutual Reliance Initiative (MRI), a concept that enables collaborative risk management and regulatory oversight.
Launched in May 2014, MRI represents a groundbreaking approach to international regulatory cooperation. According to Dara Corrigan, JD, Associate Commissioner for Global Regulatory Policy at the FDA, the initiative aims to harmonize inspection standards by leveraging the expertise of both EU and FDA regulatory authorities. Under this framework, EU country inspectors conduct inspections within their respective countries, while the FDA inspects manufacturing facilities in the United States. The initiative relies on mutual recognition, thereby avoiding duplication, reducing costs, and allowing regulators to dedicate more resources to regions posing greater risks.
Corrigan highlighted the significance of MRI in her blog post published on the FDA's Voice Blog on December 7, 2016. By observing EU facility inspections, FDA observers can gather valuable insights into the laws governing drug inspections in the EU and how national inspectorates manage drug inventories within their borders. This unprecedented access has enabled the agency to develop a deeper understanding of the EU's regulatory landscape.
Regarding the implications of Brexit on FDA's relationship with United Kingdom (UK) regulatory authorities, Corrigan stated that the agency does not anticipate any significant disruptions. Once the UK finalizes its exit from the EU, FDA will carefully review existing commitments and, if necessary, renegotiate any existing agreements to ensure continued cooperation and collaboration.
Looking ahead, Corrigan expressed the agency's enthusiasm for signing a mutual recognition agreement with the EU. These collaborations, she emphasized, will enable FDA to better evaluate risk, generate actionable data, and minimize public health risks globally. As the agency continues to navigate the complexities of an increasingly interconnected world, MRI represents a crucial step towards enhanced global regulatory cooperation.
Source: FDA Voice Blog
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Yayy today was spent with good food and even better company :)
During my cafe hunt episode I stumbled upon Petal Met Sugar and yes, everything was as picture perfect as the google images you get.
First off, the cakes. ( ps. I always blog an event the day it happened, idk its just a habit and I think I can describe it more accurately, if it makes any sense at all)
So simple, but sooo pretty!!!
Limited selection. They say the croissants are one of the best, but I ordered the Earl Grey Mousse cake instead ( plus, matcha latte)
Apparently the shop is a collaboration between a florist and a patissier
The place itself was quite humble, just a rented one room space with chairs and tables. the weather was freezing. I dont think i like it that much, I miss the sun already!
And then the foood came out and everything was edible! Even the flowers! * we waited at least 15 minutes for the food to come out just to take flatlay pictures. Everything was delicious!
Latte and the trio sample set
Hot chocolate
Croissant with ham and cheese
Latte and Matcha Latte
Damn the banana bread looks good
Mine!! If you're not a fan of sweet desserts, this is definitely recommended.
My fingers are numb from the cold and I am hungry again even though I just ate. Dying to go back to my electric blanket, watch another season of Friends and call it a day! But then decided to go for dinner and another Vivid night with friends because why the heck not. Also exams are fast approaching so I might not get to go out as often as now in the coming weeks :(
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Family tree symbols, three-generation genograms, four-generation genograms and five-generation genograms are some fill-in-the blank sample genograms. View, download and print free genogram templates from Template.net and TidyForms.com.
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A genogram is a visual map that traces several generations of a family. Many genograms use a specific format of shapes and symbols to represent people and relationships. For example, a square represents a male and a circle represents a female. A horizontal line between a male and female indicates marriage. Use an "X" to indicate a deceased person.
Genograms have many uses, such as understanding family medical history or learning about family dynamics and communication patterns. Genograms are often used in medical and counseling settings.
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say you have a vendors table, and a one-to-many relationship from vendors to their products
and suppose you wanted to retrieve vendors along with the product name, product size, product colour, and product price
you could do one GROUP_CONCAT for product name, another GROUP_CONCAT for product size, another GROUP_CONCAT for product colour, and yet another GROUP_CONCAT for product price
the result set might look like this --
vendor GROUP_CONCAT(product_name) GROUP_CONCAT(product_size) GROUP_CONCAT(product_colour) GROUP_CONCAT(product_price)
Widgets R Us SuperWidget,RegularWidget,TeenieWidget Large,Medium,Small Plain,Plain,Plain 10.99,9.37,4.98
Acme Inc Anvil,Rocket,Chainsaw Jumbo,OneSize,None Black,Silver,None 25.00,149.99,50.00
see how messy that gets? you ~need~ a front-end application language to be able to discombobulate all the concatenated stuff and re-assemble the product rows
more than one or two columns like this is ungainly
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Concerns Over Enfagrow's Toddler Formula
Me Johnston's Enfagrow toddler formula has been at the center of controversy due to its marketing strategy and nutritional content. Mead-Johnson reps claim that Enfagrow is not intended as an infant formula but as a dietary supplement for toddlers aged 12 to 36 months. The label, however, bears the title "Toddler Formula", sparking questions over the company's labeling.
Analysis of the ingredients reveals a formula consisting primarily of whole milk, nonfat milk, sugar, cocoa, and high oleic sunflower oil, among others. Mead-Johnson's formulation appears to be more akin to an infant formula than a simple dietary supplement, as evidenced by the presence of prebiotics and an array of essential nutrients. Conversely, the labeling classifies the product as a supplement rather than a formula, raising eyebrows.
A quantitative analysis of the ingredients further highlights the product's composition, with the following components appearing at levels of 2 percent or more:
- Whole milk
- Nonfat milk
- Sugar
- Cocoa
- Galactooligosaccharides (prebiotic fiber)
- High-oleic sunflower oil
- Maltodextrin
Acquiring Enfagrow is not inexpensive, with a price tag of $18.99 for 29 ounces. With an assumed yield of 22 servings, the cost per serving works out to approximately 86 cents per six ounces. Given the sugar content, added flavorings, and artificially enhanced nutritional profile, many experts would argue that the product cannot be justified as a viable dietary option.
Critics have likened Mead-Johnson's marketing strategy to using fear-mongering tactics, perpetuating the idea that children might be suffering from some form of "chocolate deficit" problem. Furthermore, the deliberate targeting of boarders by highlighting the presence of essential nutrients for infant brain development and overall health raises questions over Mead-Johnson's intentions. Current actions by some health officials suggest that companies marketing processed, fortified food products directly to young, vulnerable consumers may be reconsidering the package health claim health claims made on the front of their packaging.
In light of these points, Mead-Johnson could potentially be held accountable for questionable marketing and labeling practices. Individuals concerned about nutrition and the welfare of infants should be aware of Enfagrow's taste, allegedly marketed as sweetened chocolate milk.
Although consumers can ultimately decide for themselves the suitability of Enfagrow and similar products, some regulatory accountability needs to be considered, prompting a renewed consideration of the concentration in the dairy supplement market of cores nutrients of “chocolate milk”-products in specially targeted infants.
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Smoking Addiction – May be the E-Cigarette for You?
Smoking Addiction – May be the E-Cigarette for You?
You might not think of the e-Cigarette as a tool for quitting smoking, but there are numerous good reasons why this sort of device could be an important part of your time and efforts to kick the smoking habit. First, e-Cigarettes don’t take you around the amount of quitting smoking like the nicotine patch or gum do. That is primarily because you do not get as dependent on nicotine as you do to nicotine gum or the patch. e-Cigarettes work since they put a nicotine solution in your body just as an inhaler does. But, unlike with another methods, you can keep taking the e-Cigarette throughout your entire quitting process without experiencing nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy has been proven to work on some individuals but not all. One reason some people experienced great success with this method is because they utilize the e-Cigarette in an effort to “self-medicate” for withdrawal symptoms which come along with quitting smoking. Rather than using anti-depressants and other forms of nicotine replacement therapy, many e-Cigarette users choose to supplement their nicotine with a higher concentration of vapour from an e-Cigarette.
There is absolutely no doubt that e Cigarette use is continuing to grow at a rapid rate recently. This growth has mirrored the rising popularity of low-cost electronic cigarettes known as ecigs. As more folks find success in using e-Cigarettes to help them stop smoking, it’s only a matter of time before they will be able to completely replace the cigarettes and their smoking addiction having an electronic alternative. In the meantime, e-Cigarettes can be quite a very convenient way to try to quit the smoking addiction on your own.
However, e Cigarettes still aren’t completely safe to utilize. Most consumers who smoke an e Cigarette still experience the same throat and mouth irritation they would experience if they smoked a regular cigarette. Simply because the ingredients within an e Cig are much like what you would find in a standard cigarette. When you smoke an e Cig it’s not guaranteed that you will be doing yourself any harm, but you may still find dangers associated with it. This is also true if you decide to take a multi-vitamin to help you stop smoking and if you don’t watch what you do.
Probably the most dangerous things about e Cigarettes is that you really can’t determine how much you take. In case you are already addicted to smoking, it really is difficult to cut out. If you are thinking about using an e cigarette to help you quit your smoking addiction, factors to consider that you are using a regulated e cigarette product like the Lights Up!
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Gambling With Virtual Reality
A live casino differs from an online casino because that it is streaming live to your monitors from real-time with high definition cameras. The games being played are managed by actual human traders who are very professionally trained to respond to any situation and keep the game active the tables and wheels. This obviously offers players more opportunities to create some money but additionally raises a few of the usual questions 예스카지노주소 about their integrity, reliability, integrity etc. So what can we study from these games and really should you ever consider playing at a live casino?
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Live roulette is just about the most famous of most games being played in real casinos. Players flock to roulette in casinos around the world to put their bets and try to win big levels of money. But how can you be able to tell if a live casino is really a true one and not just some type of fake setup?
It’s usually far better look for proof. In case you’re playing in some sort of real live casinos, try asking a few of the players showing you their ID cards. Ideally they should be people from the gambling establishment themselves or people who work with the gambling establishment. In any event you should be in a position to inspect their cards and see on your own that they are legitimate players and they are not attempting to steal money from you with fake cards.
A similar thing applies to any other kind of gambling establishments. Real live dealers are always going to be wearing ID badges and may be visibly identified. There should always be an employee of the gambling establishment who is able to take you aside and show you to another room. Again, it must be someone who looks like a genuine dealer.
Another sign of an established live casino is having real-time chat. Nearly every live casino game has chat rooms available for players to consult with each other in real time. You should never need to guess who’s who in a genuine time chat room. Any reputable live casino must have real time chat so as to play the game wisely and never become the victim of a bad scammer.
The very best live casinos out there are the ones that actually use random number generators. These random number generators are in fact internal software programs that randomly generate numbers that can help you make your decisions when playing a live casino game. With a random number generator, you’ll never have to be determined by luck or wishful thinking so that you can win. The best live online casinos use these random number generators as a way of guaranteeing fair play. Any casino that doesn’t use random number generators as a means of generating numbers for gaming purposes will probably be unacceptable. Any online casino that claims to truly have a random number generator that can’t guarantee its users an excellent experience is going to leave you disappointed which is why it is best to insist on finding out what a casino has so that you can ensure that you’re playing with the best live online casinos possible.
In addition to using real dealers in live casino games, many of these live casinos offer video poker and video roulette. There are lots of individuals who enjoy playing video poker and video roulette because it gives them the opportunity to practice their skills before getting associated with real money. This is among the easiest ways to learn the abilities you need in order to become successful with real money. Most live casinos offer video poker and video roulette which are free to play, nevertheless, you do need to have an internet connection since you can access the websites. Unless you have an internet connection though, these kinds of games may not be for you.
Among the finest reasons for having virtual reality gambling may be the fact that you have the opportunity to practice and improve your skills before entering the world of real time gambling. That can be done everything from test your capability to cope with loss and frustration to perfecting strategies. By practicing and working hard, you’ll soon end up better prepared to handle a myriad of situations. Once you are ready, you will see no stopping you! Similar to the virtual reality games, you’ll find yourself having fun and experiencing a feeling of exhilaration and satisfaction on a regular basis.
A SYNOPSIS of a Roulette Table
A SYNOPSIS of a Roulette Table
The roulette table is probably the most important things that you should think about while you are playing roulette. You must have a roulette table if you need to be considered a good player. Having a roulette table gives you a chance to polish your skills in playing this game. It’s important that you have a table where you could comfortably place your money. When you are in a casino, there are also tables for you. If you 바카라 게임 are just getting started with roulette betting, it really is advised that you have a simple table.
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The primary reason for having a table would be to give you a possiblity to place your bets. For anyone who is playing the game for the first time, you can be given a table where one can practice the game. You can find machines inside the casino where you can place your bets.
When the game starts, there are numerous people who start playing and bets are put on the winning number. Roulette is really a game where players place their bets. A few of the places where people place their bets are the Roulette table, the wheel, the cards on the table and even the doors of the casinos.
As you play the roulette table, you will notice that the wheels spin and the numbers come out. The Roulette table is a thing that generates excitement as people see their chances of winning or losing. These are the odds that the overall game is founded on.
When you are playing roulette, you must have strategies on how you can have an advantage. When you are playing roulette, you are able to predict the outcome of the overall game. As long as you have ways of placing your bets, there is absolutely no way on how it is possible to lose. If you are placing your bet, you must bet carefully. You need to have the knowledge on what much you are likely to win and the amount that you are likely to lose.
Roulette tables have specific arrangements for numbers, suit, and other things. The dealer will deal the cards and the wheel, which includes been marked with numbers. Following the dealer does this, the final number that the player could have is the value that is written on the card. When people place their bets, they’ll look at these values. After they decide on the value that they desire to bet, they place their bet.
There are a lot of people who have their very own strategy on how they are able to gain an advantage in the game. This is why they’re given a chance to win. Among the great strategies that they use is the strategy of spread betting. With this particular, they will bet with respect to the movement of the ball. In addition, it depends on the amount of people playing in the game. The Roulette table is one of the games where the game is fixed and cannot be influenced by any outside factors.
There is absolutely no person who can manipulate the Roulette table, the chances, or the game mechanics. All of these can only make the overall game more exciting and challenging. The thing that will cause you to win or lose is yourself as well as your skills. You can use strategies to your advantage when you are confident enough. Study from others and apply it the next time that you play the game to give yourself the advantage.
A Roulette table has a basic arrangement where all the bets are done in line with the initial set up. The dealer will deal the cards and place the wheels around them. This will determine the direction of the wheels with regards to facing up or facing down. When it comes to dealing with the wheel bets, the dealer will shuffle the deck each and every time before dealing it to the players.
Alternatively, there are Roulette tables where the bets are raised up higher than the base rate. You can find people who choose this kind of Roulette table because they feel like they can win more should they raise more money. They don’t care about the bottom rate as long as they can still have more per bet compared to the dealer. This is among the strategies they usually employ. In fact, there are even Roulette players who buy additional chips for themselves so that they can even be higher.
Apart from this, additionally, there are some dealers who give bonuses or certain rules and limitations to those who intend to place big bets. Some places may not allow people to place greater than a limit that matches their account. Another feature that some places have may be the presence of hidden cameras. Which means that one particular in the table can easily see what is going on with the players. This is used to serve as a deterrent to the players preventing them from being too active.
Why People Are Switching to Using ELECTRIC CIGARETTES
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Vaping is now one of the popular hobbies worldwide, and for good reason-it’s fun, an easy task to start, and it enables you to steer clear of the smoke barrier many smokers face everyday. Vaping is also one of many newest hobbies created with pure pleasure at heart (not your lungs) and so here are our top recommended vaporing kits for you personally, delivering you the perfect gateway to more flavorful, fuller and enjoyable flavors. But first, precisely what is a vaporizer? And just why are they so great?
A vaporizer is simply a unit that holds an electric cigarette or other type of fluid and permits you to inhale vapors because they are forced through a tube into your mouth. They come in two varieties-the base or atomizer type, and the newer mouthpiece style which we like to call the atomizer. Both styles basically use the same technique: an extended thin tube stretches from underneath of the kit to the mouth area, where it connects to an electrical source and battery. The power source is then linked right to the battery, keeping you charged when it’s needed most but without constantly draining your reservoir. The atomizer and the base are then filled with liquid, either oil or juice from the recipe, and you’re set to enjoy a flavorful vapour every time. Nowadays there are even some kits that combine the base and the atomizer for a dual charging option, and this can be great for when you’re out for the weekend and do not want to drain your batteries while enjoying your favourite beverage.
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E-Liquids will be the most important aspect of the entire e-Cig business and Juul and Vaping offer you some of the best
Free Online Baccarat Games – THE BEST WAY TO Practice Your Skills
Free Online Baccarat Games – THE BEST WAY TO Practice Your Skills
There is no doubt about any of it: Baccarat is fun! If you have ever played blackjack, then you know how addictive and strategic this game can be. In the event that you haven’t heard, Baccarat has been growing in popularity because it’s so easy to play also it rewards skill and luck. You don’t need to be super-smooth; you just need to have a small amount of rhythm and style to the way you play the game. For these reasons, online Baccarat casinos are growing in numbers.
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When you play baccarat online, you may be presented with many options to suit your betting style. Some players bet based on the form of the bet plus some bet based on whether they want to win or lose cash. Some players play with live dealers and some bet with an automated system, that may play your bet for you. There are lots of methods to bet on baccarat online and there is something for everyone. Actually, it is possible for just about any of us to get involved with betting and win, or lose the amount of money we place in the system.
Many baccarat online casinos will give you a number of different betting options, including straight, spread, and no-limit games. Players can choose what games they prefer to play and that they prefer to place side bets on. Exactly the same is true of the types of bets they can make. Some players will choose to play a combination of two, three, four or five cards. Or, players can select from paying in cash and playing via a credit card.
Baccarat online casinos vary widely in how they’re structured. Some casino sites offer multiple, top quality baccarat games. These baccarat games are not necessarily probably the most exciting to play, but they do offer you a good chance of winning. You have a lower risk of losing money this way, since you are not investing your entire bankroll in the overall game. However, if you are seeking to win, you should look for the best baccarat online casino where you could play for the maximum possible prize and keep your bankroll safe.
Many baccarat online casinos offer bonuses when players place their bets. Bonuses are excellent for new players who are trying to learn the overall game and are not sure whether they desire to commit their entire bankroll to an individual game. Many times, the casino will reward players to make larger bets, which can net you a considerable amount of extra cash. Besides winning bonuses, free baccarat online players may be offered a variety of free casino spins, free tournament entries, and even free baccarat online slots.
Baccarat has gained in popularity as a casino game because it is one of many easiest games to learn. Players can sit in a chair, make a few hand gestures, and soon begin to see what baccarat online casinos call “the roll”. The roll is merely an easy to understand formula that tells you what hand you have been dealt. After you have the roll, you are betting on the numbers which are on that one baccarat online slot. There are many high rollers in this game, so if you want to join them, then you need to be prepared to wager big.
Although baccarat online casinos do offer high rollers and free online baccarat games, there’s more to a 온라인 카지노 사이트 casino player than just the numbers on a baccarat machine. It takes a great deal of skill to determine when to strike and when to fold. Many beginners fail since they expect the machines to provide them everything that they could ever wish for. That is why it is important for a player to first practice at home before heading to the local casino.
Once you have gotten a feel for the baccarat game, you should head to a casino where one can practice more and get some real cash up into the twenty-five to fifty dollar zone. When you do play baccarat online for real cash, make sure that you create an account with a casino that provides a money back guarantee if you’re not satisfied with your selection. A number of these casinos will offer you several free online baccarat games for playing purposes, that is a nice bonus indeed.
HOW TO GET an Online Casino Bonus
HOW TO GET an Online Casino Bonus
There are lots of things you have to know when searching for an online casino bonus. First of all, what is the bonus? It really is essentially a particular offer that the web casino will provide to you in exchange for registering with them. When searching for an online casino bonus, it is very important know what it really is exactly and how you will get it. There are various bonuses out there, however, a number of them are simpler to understand than others. The bonus is really a special incentive or reward for registering with an online casino.
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Generally, there are three basic types of casino bonuses. You can find usually three various ways to qualify for these bonuses: deposits, no-deposit, and credit card deposits. Here are the main types of bonuses offered at the many online casinos that tend to cause confusion, misunderstanding and unnecessary worry unless you know what they’re. All bonuses will come with an assessment requirement, so be sure you know what this is and what games are accepted and which aren’t. Also, you need to provide your charge card or e-wallet information. The reason for this is to ensure that you are using a secure server for depositing and withdrawing your cash, which is critical for a safe online casino bonus.
Deposits are used to fund the games you wish to play. No deposit bonuses are great for trying out a casino’s bonus system. The casinos themselves usually do not pay out regular deposits. They offer no deposit bonuses only if you participate in their promotional offers, like joining a draw or matching a particular deposit amount. The casino will still send you winnings as normal.
Withdrawals are simple. You withdraw your winnings by creating a merchant account, making the requested withdrawal, and sending it through the online casino’s payment gateway. You will also receive a withdrawal confirmation, just like when you deposit. There is no limit on the amount of cash withdrawals per month, and you’ll withdraw as much as you need. However, any unused bonus amount will undoubtedly be removed from your bonus amount every month until the total amount is exhausted.
Credit card and e-wallet transactions are safe and secure. Remember that these online casino bonuses usually do not apply towards winning or winningnings. The bonuses you earn in games go directly to your account. This means you can utilize the funds on your card or e-wallet immediately. You can also transfer the winnings you earn to your bank or charge card as you see fit.
Casino sites that advertise constantly about signing you up for hundreds of bonuses can be trusted. These sites, however, will usually list the limits you reach instantly. Some bonuses will be offered only to members. The ultimate way to 호텔 카지노 find out if a site has this sort of policy is to read all the fine print on the Terms of Use. Sometimes you might have to cover a fee to become listed on, but this should be minimal when compared to convenience of receiving your bonus instantly.
A casino bonus can be either a flat rate or perhaps a certain amount of x amounts. For instance, you could receive a $20 bonus for depositing just one single dollar. Of course, if you deposit several hundred dollars, your bonus will undoubtedly be capped. These caps are usually implemented in order that the casino can’t send you more than a specific amount of free money each month.
Most casinos make sure bonuses stay geared to their customers. They do this by adjusting their rules and programs slightly to ensure their bonuses do not get abused. To keep everyone playing their game, casinos implement strict gambling policy to discourage folks from using their casinos to gamble illegally. It is important to understand these policies and understand when you might be eligible for an additional benefit.
How to begin Being an Electric Tobacconist
How to begin Being an Electric Tobacconist
Electric Tobacconist is a small scale preparing food and delivery business in East Yorkshire, England. The dog owner Michael Geary wanted a method to improve his business and had a need to expand it, so he decided to go into business selling a “freshly ground coffee maker”. He had no experience available and didn’t know where you might get equipment or where you might get suppliers. This lead him to sell Vape Pen Battery his existing fleet of vans to an organization called Fresh Tops. Michael and his friends pooled their money together to get the complete inventory from Fresh Tops and then he decided to start their own business.
Electric Tobacconist
Because Fresh Tops provide you with the bulk of their equipment and kitchen equipment, the business would have to grow rapidly in order to be successful. However, because it was a relatively home based business, there wasn’t much of a person base to draw upon. In fact, his friends were reluctant to greatly help him because they didn’t see how his new business can survive. Michael didn’t really know very well what he wanted to do with the business enterprise until one of is own friends suggested that they could probably make some extra money by hiring a Tobacconist to work with them. Michael knew that when he bought some supplies and put them to work with him, he will make some more income.
Because the business was fairly new, there weren’t many electric Tobacsconists available to work for him. So he had to accomplish some research to find the right electric Tobacconist for his business. He decided that he wanted to find someone that has been very acquainted with making coffee and that also knew how exactly to operate the coffee grinder. He also knew he wanted to find someone that has been willing to work extended hours.
Michael went looking for an ideal electric Tobacconist and finished up hiring two men to help him – Frank and Doug. They came and worked for Michael and in return, he paid them hourly and told them to provide him some advice on how to improve the quality of his equipment. They both agreed that it could take some time, but that it was something that they might always help with. After the equipment was up and running, Michael then put the gains back to his business.
Now, because the owner of an electric Tobsconist, Michael gets to benefit from the perks of owning his own business instead of needing to share with another employees. He’s in a position to choose which products he wants to sell and even makes sure that they’re fresh so that he can make as many drinks as he wants. It’s about getting the word out about his wonderful coffee and add-ons. But obtaining the word out is only 1 / 2 of the battle. To make sales, you should advertise your business. To do this, you need to find a way to get your electric Tobsconist machines out locally where people are likely to be looking for a good sit down elsewhere.
There are lots of ways to advertise an electric Tobsconist business. One of the most convenient is to use social media sites. You can set up a fan page on MySpace or Facebook and invite friends to become listed on. When you get fans, it is possible to post information about your specials and events so when they make a purchase, you can send them a discount coupon in order that they’ll choose your coffee on the competition. You also have the choice of using Twitter to promote your business and get the term out. To put it simply the phrase “electric tobsconist” into your tweet and tell everyone what your specials are.
The most crucial part about using social media marketing to promote is that you interact with your customers. Unless you feel like answering a primary question, ask a friend or relative if they know of anyone who might be interested in what you’re selling. Getting to know your customer is the better way to ensure that they will purchase your products from you again.
The electric tobsconist business is one of the easiest businesses to start. It is a rewarding type of job in virtually any area. You don’t need lots of money to get started, and the start up cost is minimal. All that’s required is some basic equipment and the ability to make coffee in a convenient style. The sky may be the limit!
THE CONSEQUENCES of Why is Vaping Bad For Your Lungs
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THE CONSEQUENCES of Why is Vaping Bad For Your Lungs
Why is Vaping Bad? Many people who have discovered the joys of dripping a very tasty elixir within their fingers wonder what all of the fuss is about. They understand that they are obtaining a healthier alternative to the traditional nicotine gum and pipe. In addition they understand that they are not harming their bodies like regular cigarettes, albeit a little bit less efficiently.
The thing is that there surely is more to it than simple curiosity. Although many younger vapers are quick to dismiss medical risks connected with e-liquid, they fail to think about the possibility of long term contact with harmful chemicals such as for example nicotine. There are several other chemicals and toxins present in vaporized liquid that increase risk for many illnesses, such as for example cancer. The dangers are compounded once you factor in the increased threat of nicotine addiction.
The easiest way to answer the question of “why is vaporizing bad?” is to put it into perspective. Compare the chance of smoking with the risk of utilizing an electronic cigarette. If you stop smoking you will reduce your threat of cancer and other life threatening diseases. In the event that you vaporize your cigarettes instead, you boost your risk of cancer along with other deadly diseases.
Some teenagers also use the devices to replace cigarettes for emotional and psychological reasons. They do this because they believe that smoking is ‘normal’. In fact, nicotine replacement products including the patches and gums actually increase the dependency on nicotine, that is ironic as the patch reduces nicotine dependency. This is why is vaporizing bad for teenagers.
You may well be wondering Smok Novo 2 how vaporing products affect your beloved or spouse. There are many health effects to using the products, which you should consider before assuming that your loved one or spouse is also aware of them. The two most typical ramifications of vapors are coughing and throat inflammation. These symptoms are mild and transient but can become more serious as time passes. Nicotine in e-cigs can irritate mucous membranes causing sore throats and coughing. That is one of many health effects of e-cigs among adults.
One of the biggest health effects of e-cigarette use among younger people may be the short-term nicotine addiction. Nicotine, which is within all tobacco cigarettes, is a lot more addictive than the amount of nicotine found in vaporizers. As you get older, the result of nicotine diminishes while the addicting aftereffect of vaporizing tobacco cigarettes increases. Many teenagers begin smoking through the use of flavored e-cigarettes.
Teenagers often use e-cigs to alleviate stress. But in doing so, they are increasing their dependency on nicotine, that is a harmful substance. Overuse of e-cigs could cause teeth loss, gums irritation, and also inflammation of the the respiratory system. Many adults who begin smoking by using flavored e-cigs find that once they quit smoking, they have an easier time keeping their teeth and mouth healthy. They’re not only putting their long-term health at risk but additionally putting their long-term health vulnerable to developing nicotine addiction.
Why is Vaporizing Bad? The answer to the question is complicated. Even though many experts point out that there surely is little if any evidence that vaporizing is harmful to the body, there are still other people who say that vaporizing is harmful. It is vital that people who are worried about the potential dangers of the cigarettes understand that vaporizing is not always better than smoking. The lungs and other parts of the body ought to be looked after separately from the digestive tract.
How come vaping Bad For Kids? Like the majority of things in life, we should try to choose what we consume with great care. We realize that kids who make an effort to smoke traditional cigarettes will probably suffer more health problems than those that simply vaper up. If you want to be certain that your kid does not wind up dead, you should strongly consider getting him or her to start out smoking herbal vaporizers instead.
How come Vaporizing Harmful to Your Lungs? It has long been suspected that the ingredients found in traditional cigarettes are too toxic for extended or prolonged use. It really is believed that long-term smoking of cigarettes will damage the center and lungs beyond repair, even if it really is only through passive inhaling of vaporized flavors.
Researchers conducting a study conducted at the University of California, Los Angeles, looked at the consequences of long-term smoking on human beings. They found that not merely was there a significant upsurge in the levels of certain dangerous substances within their blood, but there is also a drastic decrease in the level of certain chemicals. It really is known that smoking cigarettes can cause cancer, so this is no small thing. In fact, this one study found that twenty-one percent of most individuals who smoked regularly had a minumum of one detectable level of a number of harmful substances in their blood.
Finding Among the best Free Slots online
Finding Among the best Free Slots online
Can you like playing free slots? I really do and I bet you do too. This is a great way to relax, have a blast, and even make some money when you are at it. There are a lot of people that believe that free slots are nothing more than lame games that won’t make sure they are money but this is simply not the case at all. Let’s check out among the best features that you need to be using when playing free slots online.
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To begin with you must understand that free slots online focus on a point system. What this means is that the more you play the more points that one could rack up. The quantity of points that one could get depends on just how much you bet. This is the reason it is best to play with a small amount of chips, then it really is to play with a lot of chips on a site that gives you a lot of free casino money. You will definitely rack up more points if you play with the smaller levels of money on the larger sites.
Talking about free slots online, it’s important that you understand how the free slots work. In many cases you will not be able to tell whether or not a site has free slots online just by looking at it. This is due to many of the games that offer free slots online only work with a certain time frame. Once the period ends, you will end up having to pay your entry fee again.
Another good feature of the free slots is that lots of of them are progressive. This simply implies that they change your earnings in line with the amount of your bet. This is a good feature because it can keep you from playing for too much time rather than earning any bonuses or winnings. Since you get to keep your profits the longer you play you’ll be making good money.
As well as all the features I mentioned previously another great feature of the free slots is that many of these offer cumulative jackpots. This implies that once you have won one free slot afterward you have the chance to win another slot in the same contest. This means that if you play for a week and then play another week you still have an opportunity to win ten slots. This is something you will need to try to do since it is very easy to reach a cumulative jackpot. It could even take you months to access the most notable of a cumulative jackpot.
It is important that you find out just how much free slots actually cost before you spend your money in it. Many free slots claim to be free however when you add the price of a real slot to the worthiness of the free slot you might find that you will actually end up paying more than you would for a free slot. Make certain you read all of the conditions and terms because there may be some that you will consent to before you start playing. You should avoid slot machines that offer you free reels because often times they have a minimum amount of wins that you need to spend to be able to earn the prize. When you have spent enough spins on a free slot you will be able to win a prize.
Finding out what other folks are saying about free slots could be a fun way to learn whether they are worth your time. Should you have friends that play these games you then will probably find that they will have a lot of good stuff to say about them. You might be able to convince them to share with you where they have been and what they think about the free slots they will have played. There are also some sites online that enable you to ask other people for his or her opinions and they might 샌즈카지노 even tell you whether they have ever played these games.
If you are looking for free slots you will have to know where to look and what you are looking for. In most cases you will have to rely on your instincts when deciding which site to play on. You should not hesitate to ask questions of the people at the casino in order that you feel comfortable and understand that you are getting everything you are paying for. If you discover that you are not enjoying the game, it really is probably best to excersice on to the next casino. This way you don’t end up getting stuck with a site that does not have an excellent reputation.
Mobile Gambling – Advantageous SINCE IT Is
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Mobile Gambling – Advantageous SINCE IT Is
Mobile gambling is extremely popular these days and its own appeal is growing by the day. In the U.S alone, the web has turned into a huge influence on youth which is why mobile gambling is here to stay. You could visit your preferred website while driving your vehicle or walking your dog. Moreover, you could play all of your preferred casino games from the comforts of your own car or even while watching TV. Moreover, you can engage other people concurrently and revel in each other’s company while doing offers. All these are possible because of the growth of the web technology.
Free online gambling isn’t new in the world of gambling. However, it is becoming more popular in recent times thanks to the Internet and its own convenience features. People have began to appreciate the worthiness of free gambling sites and casinos. They’re now prepared to risk their money and time to be able to get something back from it.
In a way, free online casino games are believed as a form of soft gambling. In fact, they’re legal in most countries. The concept of a free gambling site has spread its wings with different operators around the world. While the U.S. may be leading the way with regards to acceptance of free casino games, other countries such as England, Ireland and France likewise have made a move into the realm of gambling free of charge. As more casinos come up free of charge online, the U.S. is losing out to the rest of the world regarding convenience.
Regardless of the presence of a strong argument, the trend does not end here. Casino operators have realized the significance of offering free casino games. Many people favor them over conventional gambling games. They state that free games offer more fun and to be able to win considerable jackpots on the run.
Mobile gambling can be very popular among individuals who do not have time and energy to happen to be a land based casino. In countries like Japan plus some states in the U.S., it has been made legal to use mobile games in casinos. Mobile gambling has taken the world by storm. With its advent, many operators have made available free internet games to users.
One can find types of free games online. Ranging from simple slots to poker and blackjack, you will find them playing on their cell phones from all over the world. These free gambling sites allow players to play without downloading any software or register themselves in virtually any sites.
Some websites offer progressive jackpots for users who play long enough. Others offer free games for first timers. You can find even sites that allow you to play for money. You can utilize credit cards or PayPal to withdraw your winnings. Of course, you should be careful when playing with real cash.
When we talk about the bad side of mobile gambling, we have to first mention the security issues. Most mobile casinos do not ensure security for his or her users. There is no physical barrier between the player and the casino. In addition to this, there is also no way to trace players in the event of any scam. Mobile casinos are recommended only for individuals who wish to enjoy their leisure hours without likely to a land based casino.
Another disadvantage of mobile gambling is that 더나인카지노 소개 it lacks the caliber of service and customer support that land casinos offer. Land based casinos treat their clients with respect and ensure that they have the very best gaming experience. They pay taxes and social security to make sure that they stay in business. They also offer customer support round the clock through phone, email or chat. Alternatively, mobile casinos rarely pay taxes or social security because they are powered by a per transaction basis.
Because of these obvious disadvantages, mobile gambling is now a very popular option to the original bricks and mortar casinos. There are thousands of sites available where you can play free games. However, users are advised to be cautious while choosing their sites.
There are free online mobile casinos in India and many countries around the world. They offer different kinds of bonuses and incentives along with the game. Before choosing the site, make sure that it does not need you to deposit any sum of money. Also check whether there are any forms of service fees or charges levied. Before accepting any deal, always read the terms and conditions attached.
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Treatment Comparison for Domestic Animals with Various Conditions
Domestic animals such as rabbits, cattle, and dogs may suffer from a range of health issues, necessitating treatment with various medications. This article explores the effectiveness of certain pharmaceutical agents in the treatment of specific conditions in dogs, including acute diarrhoea and canine osteoarthritis.
Comparison of Metronidazole in Canine Diarrhoea
Metronidazole is an antibiotic commonly used to treat a variety of infections. When administered to clinically well dogs with acute idiopathic diarrhoea, its efficacy was studied and compared to a placebo. The primary objective of this study was to determine whether the treatment with oral systemic metronidazole reduced the time to resolution of clinical signs.
The findings suggest that in selected cases of canine acute idiopathic diarrhoea, the administration of metronidazole may have a positive effect on symptom resolution. However, a more comprehensive analysis of the evidence is required to verify the effectiveness of metronidazole in this context.
Tramadol in Combination with NSAIDs for Canine Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disease affecting a large proportion of canine population. Tramadol, an opioid analgesic, has been shown to provide pain relief in dogs. When administered in combination with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), its efficacy and safety were studied.
Research indicates that the addition of tramadol to NSAIDs may lead to significant improvements in pain relief and overall quality of life of dogs suffering from osteoarthritis. While tramadol has been found to be effective in managing pain in this context, ongoing research is essential to further evaluate its efficacy, as well as its potential side effects, when used in combination with NSAIDs.
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Kim Zolciak: A Smart Businesswoman
Kim Zolciak, a cast member of the reality television show The Real Housewives of Atlanta, recently responded to criticism surrounding her decision to rent a house while she and her husband, Kroy Bierman, were deciding whether to purchase a new home in Atlanta. In her April 18, 2012 blog post, Kim addressed the issue, stating that she and Kroy chose to rent a house for a period of time before deciding to purchase a second property.
Background on Kim's Situation
Kim and Kroy, a free agent at the time, already owned two homes, but these properties did not have enough space for their growing family. As a result, they decided to rent until they knew whether Kroy would be staying in Atlanta permanently. After clearing up the uncertainty with Kroy's future plans, they began making arrangements to buy a new house.
Discussion on the Possibility of Home Ownership
Kim identified her decision to rent as an example of her being a smart businesswoman. As she explained, owning two properties without a clear plan for their needs could have been a financial strain. Renting allowed them to assess their requirements and wait until the timing was right for purchasing another home.
NeNe Leakes' Comments and Response
During the same period, NeNe Leakes made comments on Twitter about Kim renting her house, which sparked a reaction from Kim. Kim felt that NeNe had no reason to discuss her living arrangements, given that NeNe had never owned a home in her life. Kim also questioned the relevance of NeNe's comments, considering her own personal situation.
Reaction from the Fans
Kim's blog post attracted both positive and negative reactions from her fans. Some viewers appreciated her honesty and the way she handled the situation, while others felt she was being defensive or dismissive.
Comments and Criticisms
One viewer, msrotti, criticized Kim for her supposed lack of class and suggested that marrying into money did not necessarily confer social status. Another viewer, peaches9769, concurred with this view, adding that Kim seemed to be disrespecting her in-laws and that she was more concerned with material wealth.
Additional criticism came from viewers who felt Kim was not being truthful about her past. One fan, NYPeach4Life, felt that Kim had been unkind to Kandi Burruss on a past episode and that this behavior was evidence of Kim's lack of class. Several viewers questioned Kim's motives and felt she was not genuine about her actions.
Support for Kim
On the other hand, many fans defended Kim, praising her for her growth and her willingness to address the criticisms. One fan, deshawn28, wrote that Kim was a smart woman who had made good decisions about her finances, unlike some other cast members. Another fan expressed admiration for Kim's fashion sense and her music, stating that she was her favorite cast member.
Kim's Rental Decision
The debate surrounding Kim's rental decision was ongoing among viewers, with some defending her choice as a practical and financially wise decision while others felt she was being disingenuous or dismissive of NeNe's concerns.
The article highlights the diverse reactions from the fans and sheds light on the ongoing controversy surrounding Kim's choice to rent her house. While opinions on the matter vary greatly, one thing remains certain: the conversation surrounding Kim's decision has sparked a lively debate.
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Lamb Chops with Tomato-and-Potato Gratin
Yield 4
Tomatoes, rather than cream or stock, provide the moisture in this gratin. Dried rosemary and thyme not only perfume the potatoes, but taste delicious with the lamb. If you like, use rib instead of loin chops.
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 onions, cut into thin slices
• 1 cup drained diced canned tomatoes
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 1/2 pounds baking potatoes (about 2), peeled and cut into approximately 1/8-inch slices
• 4 lamb loin chops, 1 1/2 inches thick (about 1 1/2 pounds in all), fat trimmed
How to Make It
1. Heat the oven to 450°. Oil an 8-by-11 1/2-inch baking pan or similarly sized gratin dish. In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the tomatoes and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.
2. In a small bowl, combine the rosemary, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper, and the Parmesan. Spread half the tomato-and-onion mixture in the bottom of the baking dish; layer half the potatoes on top. Sprinkle half the Parmesan mixture over the potatoes. Repeat with the remaining tomatoes and onions, potatoes, and Parmesan. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, wipe out the frying pan and then heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in it over moderate heat. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper over the lamb chops. Cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the chops from the pan.
4. Remove the baking dish from the oven and remove the aluminum foil. Put the lamb chops on top of the potatoes and return the dish to the oven. Cook until the meat and potatoes are just done, 10 to 12 minutes longer.
5. Wine Recommendation: Bordeaux is the classic choice with lamb chops. Though our perceptions of Bordeaux are often distorted by the wildly expensive cru classé wines, many wines from the region are both affordable and delicious. Look for the appellations Bordeaux Supérieur, Bourg, Blaye, and Fronsac.
Quick From Scratch One-Dish Meals
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**The Challenge of Reference and Truth**
Philosophers have long grappled with the nature of reference and truth, trying to understand how language and language-users interact with the world. At the heart of these debates lies the question of how a sentence's meaning, or "what it says," relates to its truth conditions, or what conditions must hold in order for the sentence to be true.
One classic example that has been used to illustrate this issue is the sentence "Holmes exists." On its face, this sentence seems to be a straightforward assertion about the existence of a particular individual, Sherlock Holmes. However, as philosopher Scott Soames has noted, this sentence is typically thought to be false, despite the fact that there is no clear misunderstanding of its meaning. Why might this be?
The answer, Soames suggests, lies in the way that a sentence's topic depends on context. For example, the sentence "The king of France is bald" might normally be seen as unevaluable or indeterminate, but it is still a description of a particular set of individuals, specifically those who are kings of France. In contrast, the sentence "Holmes exists" is a description of the totality of existing things, and in this sense, it is false, since it does not accurately describe the set of existing things.
This line of thinking raises further questions about the nature of reference and truth. For one thing, if our understanding of a sentence depends on its context, then how can we be certain what a sentence means in the first place? This is a problem that philosophers have been grappling with for centuries, and it has far-reaching implications for our understanding of language, truth, and the world around us.
**Descartes and the Mind-Body Problem**
Another classic philosophical topic that bears on the nature of reference and truth is the mind-body problem, which was addressed by the philosopher René Descartes in his Meditations. Descartes famously asked, "What am I?" and initially replied, "I am a man." However, he quickly discarded this answer, recognizing that it was too abstract and that it would lead to even deeper and more complex questions about the nature of reality.
Descartes' inquiry eventually led him to focus on two central questions: "What is Mind?" and "What is Body?" These questions developed into Descartes' main philosophical preoccupation, and they remain at the heart of ongoing debates in philosophy, neuroscience, and psychology.
One philosophical approach that has been developed to tackle these questions is known as "if-thenism," which posits that certain claims can be understood as implications or consequences of other claims. For example, if "ψ" is a proposition that genuinely seems to follow from "ϕ," then we might say that ϕ sometimes implies ψ. Incrementalism, a particular form of if-thenism, construes the additional content of ϕ over ψ as a kind of surplus, or "aboutness," that is not fully captured by the more basic claim ψ.
**Counterfactuals and Meaning**
In other areas, philosophers have been exploring the relationship between counterfactuals and meaning. For example, the philosopher Saul Kripke argued that the possibility of a counterfactual statement can sometimes suggest the existence of a more fundamental distinction between different types of meaning. Kripke's theory of meaning famously posits a distinction between primary or a priori meaning and secondary or a posteriori meaning.
Primary meaning is what we bring to a word or phrase in virtue of its "meaning-constitutive" rules, rules that run deeper than language itself. Secondary meaning is the set of all worlds w in which the subject "as employed here" truly describes a subject with the properties the speaker is asserting. Secondary meaning, on this view, is more closely tied to the surface-level meanings of sentences.
**Object and Their Relations**
Philosophers have also been examining the relationship between the properties of objects and the relations that obtain between them. Essence and causation, for example, are fundamental concepts in metaphysics, but they are little understood as related to one another. Some essential properties of things are causal in nature, such as the property of a footprint of being caused by a foot.appers.
**Possible Research Directions**
Philosophers may employ two types of methodology to approach the subject matter:
1. Investigate if and how different theories or arguments relate to one another, especially with reference to the major contributions mentioned above.
2. Explore potential problems with and extensions of available theories and theses, with possible consideration of additional experimental methodology and evidence.
By analyzing the connection and tension between reference, truth, and the world, philosophers may gain a deeper understanding of these concepts' interplay, potentially construct novel arguments, and deepen their respective explorations in the area.
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Exemption from Minimum-Mandatory Sentencing in Florida Malaria Cases: New Bill Introduced by State Legislator
Following the recent decision by a Florida appeals court to grant Marissa Alexander a new trial, a state legislator has proposed legislation aiming to exempt individuals who fire warning shots in self-defense from the state's minimum-mandatory-sentencing laws. Representative Neil Combee, a Republican from Polk City, filed the bill on Thursday in response to the stringent sentencing of Alexander to 20 years in prison for firing a gun near her estranged husband during an argument.
The Florida court's decision to grant Alexander a new trial was based on an appeals court ruling, which identified errors in the trial judge's instructions to the jury regarding the requirements for proving self-defense. However, the court also clarified that the trial judge's decision to block Alexander's use of the state's "stand your ground" law to defend her actions was justified. This law, which attracted international attention during the George Zimmerman murder trial, suspends the duty to retreat in the face of possible danger and permits individuals to use deadly force if they believe their lives are in imminent danger.
Combee's proposed legislation seeks to address what he perceives as ambiguities in the state's "10-20-Life" law. This law, which went into effect in 1999, has been found to contribute to a downward trend in Florida's violent-crime rate. The law mandates minimum-sentencing requirements for individuals who show a gun during the commission of certain felonies, with sentences escalating to 25 years to life if someone is shot and wounded during the commission of these crimes.
Under Combee's proposed bill, those in situations such as Alexander's would be exempt from the minimum-mandatory-sentencing requirements for gun-related offenses. Combee has stated that he believes the law was not intended to apply to individuals who feel threatened and consequently fire warning shots in self-defense. "What crime did she commit?" Combee asked in an interview, referring to Alexander's incident. "She wasn't committing a robbery."
This is not the first time Combee has introduced legislation aiming to address the state's minimum-mandatory-sentencing laws. A similar bill was introduced during the current legislative session but failed to progress. However, the attention surrounding Alexander's case has convinced Combee that his latest legislative proposal now has a better chance of passing during the upcoming session in March.
As Combee's bill is debated, it remains to be seen how the proposed legislation will affect other cases, such as Alexander's domestic battery charge. In a separate incident four months prior to the shooting, Alexander was charged with domestic battery, to which she pleaded no contest and was sentenced to serve time already served. Despite controversy surrounding her case, State Attorney Angela Corey has defended the handling of Alexander's prosecution, arguing that she aimed the gun at her estranged husband and his two sons, and that the bullet she fired could have ricocheted and hit anyone present.
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