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The photo above is of 6750 E Tarahumara Trail.
In addition to the Finesterra home that sold for 2.5 million, there were two more significant sales that happened while I was on vacation last week, so am reporting later to you than usual.
6750 E Tarahumara Trail (950K) and 6641 N Paseo Tamayo (925K) were both listed by Long Realty, but Tarahumara was sold by Tierra Antigua and Paseo Tamayo was sold by MacMorran and Associates. As is the case, multiple- listed homes many times are listed by one company and sold by another.
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Industrialized countries are facing an AI revolution, and nearly one in four workers risks losing their jobs as a result of the use of AI, according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Jobs will disappear, new jobs will be created and the labor market will see major changes ahead, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) notes in a new report.
The development of artificial intelligence, with tools that can write articles, produce images and pass medical exams, has led to fears that entire sectors of working life may become redundant in the coming years.
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development estimates that 27 percent of the workforce in its 38 member states is at greater risk of becoming redundant as a result of the introduction of artificial intelligence.
Although the use of AI remains relatively low, the report states that rapid development, falling costs, and increased availability of workers with AI skills indicate that OECD economies may be facing an AI revolution.
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– Although there are many potential benefits from the use of artificial intelligence, there are also significant risks that must be evaluated immediately, it is still ongoing.
The OECD believes it is very important to collect data on the consequences of the introduction of AI, including the extent to which it will make workers redundant, create new jobs or require new skills from workers.
The use of artificial intelligence is still in the experimental stage and is taking place primarily in large companies that have so far only laid off employees to a small extent, notes Stefano Scarpetta, who heads the Employment and Social Issues Department at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.
– But it is also clear that the possibility of it being used as a replacement is great, which increases the fear of lower wages and job losses, he believes.
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development believes that AI can also contribute to employee security by reducing the need to perform “tedious or dangerous tasks”, which would entail higher wages for workers with the necessary technological competence.
The use of AI can also lead to a higher pace and more pressure on employees, as well as lower wages when there are fewer tasks to manually solve, it was reported.
The use of AI also entails serious ethical challenges related to data protection, privacy, transparency, discrimination, automated decision-making processes, and accountability, says Scarpetta.
– Action must be taken immediately to ensure that AI is used in a responsible and confidence-inspiring way in working life, he says.
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Some art transcends time, some art change history, and some art achieve immortality. The Ukrainian national icon, poet, and artist, Taras Shevchenko’s works and poems have resonated through the ethos of his nation for centuries. Once more the poet’s beloved country is at a test of fate and the people once again find themselves fighting for their right to exist. His works hold the key to what Ukraine — a faraway land in eastern Europe symbolizes for its citizens.
Як умру, то поховайте
Мене на могилі,
Серед степу широкого
На Вкраїні милій:
Щоб лани широкополі
І Дніпро, і кручі
Було видно, − було чути
Як реве ревучий…. -Taras Shevchenko’s ‘Zapovit’
‘When I am dead, then bury me
In my beloved Ukraine,
My tomb upon a grave mound high
Amid the spreading plain,
So that the fields, the boundless steppes,
The Dnieper’s plunging shore
My eyes could see,
my ears could hear
The mighty river roar…….’
– (Translation by John Weir)
A nation can only be as great as its citizens. And the past few weeks have only shown us how sometimes in the darkest of days and the most turbulent of times, people find the strength and resolve to stand up for what’s right. And this was a promise that a nation and its freemen were going to keep to stand up for ‘Pravda’ / ‘правда’.
And nothing else.
So this is a promise we are keeping too. To be on the right side of history. To use our words and voices to bring forth a story of a gallant nation and one of its citizens, who has made the same promises to someday be able to tell and show his children what their ‘tato’s’ home was like. So here’s introducing our next human in the series, the alluring Rostyslav Danylenko, from Ukraine — the land of indomitable people and undaunting spirit, who found the freedom to create through art and has become a passionate proponent in using art to advocate for anti-war campaigns.
Growing up in Dnipro
It was Christmas in 1991 when the USSR flag came down for the first time in Kremlin and signified the end of an era and the start of a new world order. Ros recalls the effect of the early twentieth century’s changing political systems across the world with the fall of the Berlin wall and the collapse of the Soviet Union around him. The place he calls home — Dnipro was one of the thriving space research centers in the cold war era. Like most of the people that inhabit the town, his father too was an engineer who had a degree in rocket systems and his mom was a librarian. The home he grew up in was a unique amalgamation of science and arts.
His early years were marred by the hard times Ukraine had to endure as the country had to rebuild itself after the cold war ended. There was a brief moment of instability as well as disorder and miscreant activities were on the rise.
He ponders and tells me, ‘It was very difficult times.’
He recalls how his father found himself out of a job as nobody would hire a rocket engineer in those times. His ‘tato’ had to learn the art of business to survive through that era. So, the senior Mr.Danylenko had to reinvent himself as a businessman to be able to provide for his family and eventually formed a company that sold metal goods. Dnipro in due course of time did become one of the flourishing industrial cities of the country. The economic situation was changing steadily for the next decade. He recalls the long queues in front of essential shops and markets. Austerity and survival with the basic things they could acquire were what they learned during those difficult years.
Things had started to look up again in the 21st century as the economy opened up and created an opportunity for Ukrainians to open up their own companies and businesses.
Ros tells me , ‘We realize how we could generate employment and provide job opportunities. We could own the things we create. ‘
The simplistic idea of ownership reflected the changing economic system the country was going through as it sets its foot in the world of globalization.
The decade-long struggle to make ends meet was officially over. The country had put itself on the global map as one of the largest producers of wheat grains earning its title of ‘the breadbasket of Europe’ and an international destination for students worldwide with its world-renowned medical universities offering a haven for quality education. Even his hometown was slowly getting back to its space-age heydays. The resilient citizens had rebuilt their country from the ashes.
In remembrance of happier times
Ros recalls happier days in the Crimea peninsula. The coastal towns flanked by the Black sea were a vacation hot-spot that the Danylenko family were fond of visiting annually. Its lush green forests and azure blue sea were a sight to behold.
He tells me how it is one of the best memories he has of his childhood when the whole family would hit the beaches and frolic around the sand leaving all their worries behind. Those summer holidays were something he would anticipate and he narrates to me how beautiful the historic place looked like frozen in time in his memories.
In his youth, Ros had won three gold medals for the National Badminton Championships. He recalls heading to Poland and Hungary for open tournaments. Those were simpler times when he and his friends would gather in parks and talk of their dreams and their lives. He recalls how the ‘Disco fever‘ had reached his homeland and gripped the youth back in his days too.
He reflects on how the Christmas season is one of the most bustling and happening holiday seasons of the year. And the date on which the locals celebrate it depends on who you are asking. The various Orthodox and Greek Catholic churches follow either the Julian or the Gregorian Calendar, so 25th December and 7th January are considered Різдво or Christmas day. And Ros fondly recalls illuminated streets and , ethereal колядки or carols and piping hot ‘varenyky‘ or dumplings in such occasions.
The picture he paints of his homeland is something he wishes his three children would get to experience too. Here was a father desperately wanting to stop a war that could derail all that he has worked for. Uncertainty for a future is what looms in the mind of every single one of his countrymen today.
There was once a fundamental question on what war really conquers and the answer was plain and simple — ‘Nothing‘. In conquering ‘nothingness‘, war destroyed cities and towns, war separated families , war made parents bury their children and war ended a future that could have existed.
Finding the freedom to create
He fondly recalls his ‘babusya’ giving his 3-year-old self a choice to either take a nap or draw. The young boy would grab the crayons instead and start drawing what he saw around him. And his babusya was never far behind to encourage the tiny artist. But art was not a domain that had many takers in those days and the tech industry hadn’t seen the boom of the 21st century. His love for art had to be kept on the back burner for a few years of his life.
The medical institutions and healthcare sector were something the country had almost perfected. Thousand of international students flock over to these medical universities to earn their degrees. It was only natural that Ros would be inclined to complete his medical school too. It was considered an honorable job and he could help save lives. The artist had taken a backseat and he was doing what he felt the world needed out of him.
But there is a saying that what is meant to be will always find its way.
He felt the need to be free. He wanted to create things and feel the world around him again. The white coat was a compromise he felt he had to put up with. He watched the world slowly slip by each day in the hospital. He didn’t want to end up in his last days in a hospital bed regretting what he could have done. He was ready to pick himself up again and follow his dreams.
He would claim, ‘All my life I wanted to be a designer and create art.’
I had to ask him if there were any hurdles in the path, he had now chosen for himself.
He swiftly replies, ‘Так’.
But he had kept his passion for art close to his heart for decades and if he didn’t give it a shot this time around, it would be for nothing.
That’s when he gleefully mentions his wife, the magnetic Dr. Alyona Marenko, who has been his greatest support system. They met in a hospital where they both had an internship. He proudly tells me how she was one of the first medical professionals in her country to get a certification from the IBLCE (International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners).
The brilliant Alyona was one of the first people to know about his plans to get into designing and he remembers her telling him every day, ‘I believe in you and you can do it. Someday you will be a famous artist.’
She was one of the guiding forces that made him pick himself up in the initial days of learning how to navigate through the designing world. This wasn’t just a union of love and unwavering faith. She was the constant light that shone through the good and the bad times. As he would later confess that she had the greatest role to play in his achievements and without her calming presence things would have gone in a different direction.
Navigating the UX/UI landscape
When I ask him what art represents to him, he lights up and tells me,
‘I wanted to create art that can change lives.’
He marvels at how small little details like buttons or color schemes can have such significant meaning to applications. He recalls his clients and their experiences with different designs and themes and how they call him ‘Mr.Problem Solver.’ They would bring in blank canvases and ideas. And he would hear them out and interpret it through his designs. He is still dazed by how these designs would go on to be used by billions of people across the world.
Art in any form or shape could indeed stir emotions.
He reminisces, ‘A simple button can bring so much joy.‘
He tells me how he feels the happiest when he sees how his designs have impacted his clients and there was nothing more gratifying than knowing how his art could make impression on people.
And that is one of the reasons why he strongly feels art can be used as a medium to highlight the truth happening in his homeland. He is using all the resources at his disposal to create applications that can be used by protestors across the world. Videos of the heart-breaking ground realities have been circulated online to bring out the truth that the outside world rarely gets to see. He wants to see more protest movements across the globe and has been working day in and out to use art as a platform to help these protests.
He exclaims, ‘The world has to help us. Everybody has to know and see the truth.’
He has started sharing videos made by his company on Patreon to throw light on the realities of war. Using the medium of art and music to make the world see what is happening.
Ros would say, ‘We will fight back with whatever means we have no matter what it takes.‘
He narrates to me how everybody back home was contributing in some way or the other. Everybody wanted to fight for what was right. The Molotov cocktails have become a symbol of a resistance led by people that choose to stand by and defend their homeland. It’s the same spirit that bards and artists have highlighted in their works for centuries. Their resolve has indeed united a world regardless of our boundaries and distance.
The fight for freedom
He remembers how his mother sobbed over the phone as they saw their precious Plóshcha Svobódy/ Freedom Square in Kharkiv go up in flames. It was once a bustling and lively street flanked by swarming cafes and restos. In a matter of seconds, the square was in ruins. It was like a foreboding of things to come over the next few weeks. Everything that the nation and its citizens had built over decades would come tumbling down in front of their eyes. For older generations that had lived through the Soviet era and the 21st century like the senior Mrs.Danylenko, this was like reliving the horrors of the past.
Ros breaks down and tells me how he lives in fear each day when he would call up home to check on the rest of his family members who couldn’t make out of the country on time. He fears for the people he knows back home and each passing day brings news of another familiar face he would never get to see again. He tries to put on a show for the sake of his youngest children who don’t understand yet what war entails.
He would say, ‘I understand that I will never see them again in the future.’
‘I don’t know what will be…’, as his voice trails off.
He fears not just for his family but for his children’s future as well. His kids would grow up in a foreign land not knowing the world they could have been in. He fears what the future holds for them knowing how limited time and how fragile life really is.
Ros would lament, ‘ We want a better future for our children.‘
ми не хочемо бути в минулому
‘We don’t want to be in the past.’
His words resonated through hallways with shattered window-panes in empty schools, his words echoed through the corridors of wrecked hospitals and medical centers that have become overwhelmed with the increasing number of casualties, his words reflected back from the images of a city that is falling apart and its citizens battered and bruised yet holding on gloriously for their right to live .
So if you have never seen the place you call home destroyed in clouds of smoke , if you have never woken up to air raid sirens and hold on for dear life, if you have never been evacuated in the middle of the night, if you have never seen young children and old retired veterans being led away to underground shelters, if you have never seen families separate to survive, if you have never been fearful of what the future holds as you see your country burn in flames , if you have never seen things you have known your entire life gone in a blink of an eye…If you happen to be one of those lucky ones, then you need to tell this story to your children and your children’s children as well.
That there is a valorous land in Eastern Europe filled with people like you and I and that they endure days of tribulation and fight for their freedom to exist.
Every man and woman, young or old fought for their ‘svoboda‘.
These are the promises we have to keep.
Lest the world forgets Ukraine.
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Okay, okay, okay – I know. One day you'll read that butter is bad for you, and the next you'll read about how good it is for you. But the science has finally come full circle: butter is perfectly fine for your health, when eaten in moderation.
Scientists from Tufts University have pored over every study, research analysis and experiment ever done on butter, and have reached the conclusion that there's nothing particularly harmful about consuming a sensible amount of butter.
This may sound like a "duh" statement, but the lengths at which researchers had to go to say this were exhausting in the least.
After picking the nine most eligible research studies, the researchers conducted a systematic review of the science, which involved 15 separate countries, 636,151 research participants and a whole lot of buttery-smeared toast.
The results showed that the average person in Western society consumes around nine grams of butter a day, which works out to be roughly one tablespoon. Some societies ate just a fraction of this amount every day, while others ate two to three times more.
At the standard amount of one tablespoon, the researchers found that there were only insignificant associations between butter consumption and illnesses like cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
What seems more likely, argues lead author of the study Laura Pimpin, is that people who eat a lot of butter are more likely to have unhealthy lifestyles – so it's unfair to pin all the blame on your favourite spread.
"Even though people who eat more butter generally have worse diets and lifestyles, it seemed to be pretty neutral overall," said Pimpin.
"This suggests that butter may be a 'middle-of-the-road' food: a more healthful choice than sugar or starch, such as the white bread or potato on which butter is commonly spread and which have been linked to higher risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease; and a worse choice than many margarines and cooking oils – those rich in healthy fats such as soybean, canola, flaxseed, and extra virgin olive oils – which would likely lower risk compared with either butter or refined grains, starches, and sugars."
Yes, in a finding that comes as zero shock to anybody eating sensibly, butter is perfectly fine to eat provided you aren't slathering whole loaves with it for breakfast (or lunch or tea, for the matter).
The researchers say that this means butter shouldn't be shunned by health nuts – but it shouldn’t also be used as a miracle "cure-all" by certain diet advocates.
"Overall, our results suggest that butter should neither be demonised nor considered 'back' as a route to good health,” says Dariush Mozaffarian, who helped write the research.
"More research is needed to better understand the observed potential lower risk of diabetes, which has also been suggested in some other studies of dairy fat."
"This could be real, or due to other factors linked to eating butter – our study does not prove cause-and-effect."
Here in Australia, the national Healthy Eating Guidelines recommend limiting the amount of saturated fat you consume, which includes foods like butter.
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1 minute, ten seconds.
That’s how long I withstood a viewing of the video, posted on October 27th and now approaching two million views, of Hillary Adams, aged 16 at the time, being viciously beaten by her father, Aransas Co. family court Judge William Adams. In 2004, Hillary Adams was caught accessing content online for which she hadn’t paid, an act that enraged her father and prompted Hillary to turn on a camera she had hidden in her room to capture just such an event (apparently the beating caught on video in this incident was not without precedent).
Indeed, Judge Adams unleashes a torrent of verbal and physical abuse so profoundly violent, disturbing and out of proportion in any case, much less given the circumstances of this one as reported by his daughter, that I was unable to take any more after only 70 seconds. Hillary Adams endured the beating for seven minutes. According to published reports across the Web, the video carries on for the entirety of that beating, during which time Judge Williams threatens to hit his daughter in the face with a belt, enlists his (now ex-)wife to assist in the abuse (not atypical behavior in family abuse situations in which a tyrannical adult holds an entire family hostage) and actually leaves the room only to come back for a second round with another belt and possibly a board.
And while this tragic and sickening event may not have been without precedent in the Adams home – by all accounts, an upper-middle class, suburban arrangement in a town on Texas’s Gulf Coast – the fact that such a video a. has gone viral and b. was posted by the victim depicted within it certainly seems to be. That Hillary Adams enlisted YouTube as her distribution channel for the video has not been lost on many commentators around the Web, who have noted with sad irony that it was Adams’ use of the Internet in the first place that brought the wrath of her father upon her – not that any child can be held to blame for the violent actions of an adult. And as is abundantly clear in the brief moments I was able to stomach of this video, there is no behavior imaginable so heinous as to merit the vicious sadism of Judge Adams’ attack.
In a page seemingly taken straight from the worldwide Stieg Larsson bestseller and subsequent blockbuster movie hit The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Larsson’s protagonist catches her court-appointed guardian and rapist on video, and uses the video to subsequently blackmail him and regain her independence), although preceding it by several years, Hillary Adams set up a camera in anticipation of a further violent incident that she could then capture on video as evidence of the abusive attacks unleashed upon her by her father. His standing as a well-respected and authority-wielding judge was clearly not lost on her, and perhaps she felt that she would need such irrefutable proof to be taken seriously in a community in which her father undoubtedly had ties to law enforcement and other powerful figures.
So what does this event mean in the larger scheme of things? Has Hillary Adams brought to light an empowering new defense for victims of abuse, who may be able to capture evidence that could later be used to charge and convict those responsible for their torment? Or does this suggest a new burden to be placed on the shoulders of those abused – think “pix or it didn’t happen.” In a world where an abused person’s word is frequently not enough to free them from their abuser, could what Hillary Adams did offer a way for victims to equalize power in a decidedly imbalanced situation? Or is the risk so great that there is too much potential danger – especially in the cases of minors, to suggest to them that they must be responsible for having to document their own abuse in this way if they are to have any hope of being believed and/or being freed? And what of those young people who don’t have the access to the equipment or the knowledge of how to use it to document their torment? How many children use computers also used, and monitored, by the adults in their home? The risk indeed feels great.
Meanwhile, what is YouTube’s role in all of this? While Hillary Adams’ video, on the surface, certainly seems to be in violation of at least some of the site’s standards for content (YouTube uses the friendly-sounding “Community Guidelines” term to describe these), it still is posted as of this writing* – with an age-restriction caveat suggesting material not suitable for children. You don’t say, YouTube.
How did this video pass the YouTube screening process? Assuming it was, in fact, directly vetted (and not just missed by human or algorithmic eyes trained to catch unsuitable content), it would seem that YouTube has at least tacitly accepted an advocacy role on behalf of Hillary Adams – compelled to allow the material to stand, perhaps, based on the written narrative that Adams herself included alongside the video, explaining its context and origin.
If so, what about the moral and ethical implications of a video with this kind of content driving 2 million clicks to a commercial site? What remuneration is YouTube working out with Adams? Are YouTube the heroes for providing her the global platform to get the support she has longed for, or should they be demonized for turning that process into a commercial one? Will the public airing of her own dark, “behind-closed-doors” tragedy ultimately be Hillary Adams’ deliverance – either by money earned directly or indirectly, by her sudden fame and prominence, or the other consequences soon to unfold in the coming days? And what about all of us, the public who have seen the video itself, or read accounts of it, and feel the loss of a little bit of our collective soul for having done so? How can we respond with humanity and compassion to this situation? What do we do with the sounds and images from viewing this material that are now burned into our brains? Sleep was difficult for me to come by last night and – clearly – it will be again tonight.
I was able to endure a viewing of this video for only 1 minute and ten seconds.
Hillary Adams lived the reality of it for the eternity of a childhood.
* I have elected to offer no direct links to this video, as I do not want to be responsible for others inadvertently, or even purposely, viewing it. Nevertheless, it is now mirrored across the Web on countless sites and available for those who wish to seek it out. Be warned that it is unbearably violent, profane, graphic and disturbing.
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Beef Central publishes an occasional summary of appointments, departures and achievements occurring across the red meat supply chain, both private sector and government. Send details for entries to [email protected]
- Former PM’s daughter joins AA Co board
- New boardmember maintains tradition for ALFA
- New chairman for Livecorp
- Board changes for Northern Cooperative Meat Co
- Kimberley representative body appoints CEO
- Move to Integrity Systems for MLA staffer
- CEO appointed for APVMA
- Internships give insight into beef genetics
- Personnel changes at ALPA
- SAMRC seeks regional committee chairperson, members
- Vale Tom Shearer
- Dept of Youth at Angus Australia
- Nuffield farm brand win
Former PM’s daughter joins AA Co board
Jessica Rudd, the daughter of former Labor PM Kevin, has joined the board of the Australian Agricultural Co as a marketing specialist.
Chairman Don McGauchie announced her appointment during yesterday’s AA Co half-year financial briefing, saying Ms Rudd’s extensive marketing and digital expertise would enhance the board’s skills-base, and bring an added dimension to discussions, given her “generational perspective and deep understanding of markets, especially in Asia.”
Ms Rudd is the founder and managing director of Jessica’s Suitcases, an online retailer of Australian ‘lifestyle’ products into China. In 2016 she was appointed Australia lifestyle ambassador for Alibaba, China’s largest online retailer. She began her career as a media and IP lawyer before working in crisis communications and as a contributor to print and broadcast media. She lived in Beijing for five years with her Chinese husband, picking up the language and gaining knowledge of Chinese demand for quality Australian brands.
“I join the board at a time when the path from Australian paddock to global plate has never been faster,” she said in a company statement issued to the ASX yesterday.
Her appointment to the board is effective immediately.
New boardmember maintains ALFA tradition
The manager of Queensland’s Kerwee feedlot, Steven Martin, has joined the board of the Australian Lot Feeders Association. Mr Martin was elected to the ALFA board during the AGM held in Armidale last week.
A former Young Lotfeeder of the Year in 2013 when he was Elders Killara livestock and farm manager, Mr Martin became manager at Kerwee three years ago.
His arrival on the ALFA board continues an unbroken tradition stretching back to 1970 for Kerwee representatives to hold a place on the ALFA board. Feedlot founder Robin Hart served from ALFA’s inception in 1970 until 2005, when feedlot manager Jim Cudmore stepped in to join the board, later serving as president. Jim in turn stepped down from the ALFA board after 12 years’ service at this month’s AGM, only to be succeeded by Kerwee’s current manager, Steve Martin.
It means Kerwee has an unbroken history of 47 years of active service on the ALFA board – surely a record for any company’s representation on an Australian red meat industry peak industry council.
ALFA chair Tess Herbert was generous in her tribute to retiring director and former chairman Jim Cudmore for his tireless service to the feedlot sector and the broader beef industry.
Also at ALFA’s recent AGM, Bryce Camm, Wonga Plains feedlot, Qld, Tony Fitzgerald, Killara, NSW and Paul Vogt, Iranda Beef, SA, were returned as directors, and Barb Madden from Smithfield was elected treasurer. President Tess Herbert was re-elected, unopposed.
New chairman for Livecorp
The Australian Livestock Export Corporation (Livecorp) has a new chairman, following the peak council’s AGM yesterday held as part of the LIVEXchange conference in Perth.
Replacing outgoing chairman David Galvin, who has served two terms, is Western Australian livestock and grain producer, Terry Enright (pictured) who previously sat as an independent director on the Livecorp board.
Mr Enright is prominent in WA agricultural circles, operating a successful farming operation with sheep, beef cattle and grain, as well as maintaining a leading role in the administration of agricultural research in the grains industry. He has served in a number of agriculture-related positions including as chairman of the Grains Research and Development Corporation, Chairman of the Council of Rural Research Corporations, a commissioner of the Export Wheat Commission, a director of Barley Australia and chairman of the Albany Port Authority.
Board changes for Northern Cooperative Meat Co
Northern NSW coastal beef producer Angela Seccombe has completed 12 months on the board of the Northern Cooperative Meat Co at Casino. She is the board’s first female director, replacing Lennard Blok, who stood down after two terms. Ms Seccombe is NCMC chairman John Seccombe’s sister-in-law.
Re-elected as board directors for a further three-year term at last week’s AGM were Ron Chittick and Neil Summerville.
As reported last week, grower shareholders attending last week’s AGM heard that NCMC returned a greatly reduced $1.06 million pre-tax profit last financial year, limited heavily by cattle supply.
Kimberley representative body appoints CEO
The Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association (KPCA) has appointed Emma White as its new chief executive officer.
Ms White was previously an executive director with the NT Department of the Chief Minister. Her experience includes nearly twenty years working across WA, the NT and Queensland in various policy development, community relations, stakeholder engagement and Indigenous capacity building roles. Her experience has primarily come from the resources sector in both the public and private spheres.
KPCA chair David Stoate said the association was now well positioned to capture the opportunities currently available to the industry. “We are in a rapid growth phase and Ms White is just the person to lead us into this next phase, ensuring we capitalise on the work that previous CEO Catherine Marriott has completed,” he said.
Mr Stoate also thanked and acknowledged the efforts of outgoing CEO Catherine Marriott in helping build and consolidate the KPCA. Ms Marriott, who finishes up with KPCA on November 30, has taken on a new role as the Broome-based WA Manager for the CRC for Northern Australia.
At KPCA’s recent AGM, four new people were elected to the executive – John Davidson from EMC Kimberley as a Stakeholder Member; Joe Paull from Noreena Downs Station; Jillian Fisher from Yandeyarra Station; and Haydn Sale from Mandora Station. David Stoate and Annabelle Coppin were re-elected.
Move to Integrity Systems role for MLA staffer
Meat & Livestock Australia’s data intelligence and National Livestock Reporting Service team manager Damon Holmes moves to a new management role within the industry service delivery company this week.
From Monday, Mr Holmes (pictured) has taken the position of Integrity Program Manager within MLA’s Integrity Systems Company (ISC). In this role he will oversee management, delivery, and reporting of industry’s integrity systems, including the National Livestock Identification System, Livestock Production Assurance and National Vendor Declarations, along with implementing new initiatives aimed at enhancing Australian red meat product integrity and improving integrity system compliance.
New CEO for APVMA
Following a comprehensive merit-based recruitment process, Dr Chris Parker has been appointed the permanent chief executive of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).
“Dr Parker is a demonstrated leader who brings a wealth of experience, deep industry engagement and proven credibility with government and APVMA stakeholders to this role,” assistant agriculture minister Luke Hartsuyker said.
“He has been able to achieve a significant amount during his short time acting as interim CEO. Dr Parker is putting in place measures to improve APVMA’s performance, which will result in improved access to agricultural and veterinary chemicals for Australia’s farmers. Dr Parker will provide new leadership and ideas for Australia’s agricultural and veterinary chemical regulator,” the minister said.
Internships give insight into beef genetics
A partnership between Angus Australia and the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation is set to give two Charles Sturt University students an insight into beef genetics research.
CSU Bachelor of Veterinary Science student Georgia Howell and Bachelor of Ag Science student Jack Shultz have been awarded $5000 internships, co-funded by the organisations.
CSU lecturer in farming systems Michael Campbell said the internship program provided an opportunity for the students to gain valuable experience and was an example of the value of partnerships to deliver industry relevant research. As part of their student internships, Ms Howell and Mr Shultz will be involved with the Angus Sire Benchmarking Project, which aims to evaluate the current tools used by Angus breeders to select bulls.
Originally from Ambrose near Rockhampton in central Queensland, Mr Shultz said the program was an opportunity to further explore his interests in breeding high quality beef.
“The internship program will give me the chance to better understand the theory behind genetics research and the practical experience of seeing how it’s implemented in the field,” he said. Ms Howell hails from Amphitheatre in central Victoria and said the internship will give her an insight into the work of Angus Australia to promote the breed.
SAMRC seeks regional committee chairperson, members
The Southern Australian Meat Research Council is seeking committee members and a chairman for some of its constituent regional councils.
As part of SAMRC’s commitment to succession and building the capacity of the organisation, recruitment is now underway for a regional chairperson for the Central Victorian SAMRC committee, together with regional committee Producer Members for Western Victoria, Central Victoria, Northern NSW and Western NSW/Southern QLD committees. SAMRC’s Regional Committee members provide the critical interface between RD&E providers and the needs of red meat and livestock producers. Candidates should therefore have strong commercial beef and/or sheepmeat production experience in the regions indicated. All positions are open to any grass-fed beef and/or sheepmeat producer who resides in the respective locations.
SAMRC was established in 2015 as a joint venture between the major providers of research, development and extension services for Australia’s sheepmeat and southern beef industries. Beyond its scope as a forum to progress the RD&E interests of this zone, SAMRC and its regional councils provide specific review, planning and consultation services to RD&E stakeholders. MLA utilises the council as part of its national producer engagement and consultation model.
More information about the positions is available here.
Changes at ALPA
As the body’s administration manager, Lauren Jones is often the first point of contract for many industry stakeholders dealing with the Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association.
Lauren has been a popular part of the fabric of the ALPA, but is now advancing her career moving for the Nuffield Scholarship organisation in an exciting new role. “Lauren has been a delight to work with and put a lot into ALPA and we will miss her,” chief executive Andy Madigan said. “I wish her all the best and am very pleased that ALPA was part of her career advancement.”
ALPA is advertising for a replacement – see Beef Central’s recruitment section.
Vale Tom Shearer
The Australian meat industry has lost another of its colourful early pioneers in Tom Shearer, at age 86.
Starting with Andersons at Wallangara as a trainee cattle buyer, Mr Shearer brought cattle throughout Queensland and New South Wales while stationed in rural centres like Charleville, Wandoan, Taroom and St George. In the late 1950s he left Andersons to embark on his own endeavours, buying spayed cows throughout the west, and on-selling them to processor TA Fields.
This eventually had him resourced enough to join with NSW processor Charles David Throsby supplying northern cattle for Sydney and export markets. A true old-school cattle buyer, his contemporaries were the likes of Spratt, Garvey, Clanchy, Boundy and Pluto.
Buying out Throsby’s share, Mr Shearer was getting cattle, sheep and pigs killed at Toowoomba’s KR Darling Downs and later at Murgon, Oakey and Beef City. He took over the boning room at the Toowoomba Public Abattoir when it was export licensed, and concentrated on killing bulls, often locking horns with the likes of Morex Meats. While never really worrying the ‘big boys’, his 95CL frozen bull meat gained quite a following in the USA grinding beef market.
While all this was going on he was acquiring a few properties in Western Queensland’s Channel Country and being partially vertically integrated, he was also revelling in the Western Queensland racing circuit having some success with now top Toowoomba trainer Kevin Kemp.
The tougher times of the mid to late 1980s saw him forced into early retirement with higher interest rates and the closure of the Toowoomba public abattoir. He was a tireless fund raiser for schools and hospitals being the brains behind the St Vincent’s Hospital Rodeo. Tom leaves behind Judy, his wife of 59 years, five children and 12 grandchildren.
A mass celebrating Tom’s life was held in Toowoomba last Saturday.
Dept of Youth at Angus Australia
Angus Australia has appointed Candice Liddle as the breed society’s Events and Youth Development Officer. Candice is from Walcha New South Wales and has been working at Angus Australia since July in the Member Services team.
She has had a long association with Angus youth in the past, having competed at a number of Angus Youth National Roundup events with Ben Nevis Angus and has also attended the Tocal Beef Cattle Assessment School. Prior to working with Angus Australia Candice worked as an international travel consultant and spent two summers working as a horse riding instructor at Camp Rim Rock in Yellow Springs, West Virginia. More recently Candice has been working with her husband managing their shearing contract business and their sheep and cattle property.
Nuffield farm brand win
The NSW Department of Primary Industries Nuffield Farming Scholarship has been awarded to Hunter Valley beef producer, Sarah Sivyer, who aims to optimise farming brands by building transparency into the business.
NSW DPI business resilience program manager, Sonia Muir, said the department’s Young Farmer Business Program identified the need to invest in developing young farmers’ leadership skills and cultivate industry innovation.
The sponsorship will enable Ms Sivyer to investigate how producers can optimise trust in their brand by leveraging a culture of continuous improvement.
A fifth-generation farmer, Ms Sivyer runs a beef operation at Eccleston, consisting of a 350-cow and calf operation plus steer-finishing.
“Simply differentiating a product based on premium quality is not enough – we focussed on continuous improvement and innovation as a way of striving for improved production, to better meet the needs of our livestock and customers, now and into the future,” she said.
With a Master of Business Administration from Oxford University, Ms Sivyer is well-placed to take advantage of the study opportunity, which includes travel to Italy, the Netherlands, Japan and the United Kingdom.
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Happy 172nd birthday, Wisconsin! Here are 17 reasons why we love our state
Today is our great state's 172nd year in existence (you're welcome, America).
To celebrate we've composed this list of 17 reasons why we love Wisconsin (in no particular order).
Wisconsin's state beverage is milk, but shouldn't it be beer? Wisconsin has a proud brewing heritage, even predating statehood, and we're not letting up. Miller Lite is still made (and spilled) here, but so are ample craft beers. Celebrate the day by clinking glasses at a local beer garden or brewery.
2. Door County
Wisconsin's thumb is the Cape Cod of the Midwest. The county boasts five state parks, 19 county parks, 300 miles of shoreline for outdoor lovers, fine dining, wineries and spring cherry blossoms. What's not to love? Well, aside from those people from Illinois who crowd the county on weekends...
3. Memorial Union Terrace
The terrace is just about the best place to sit and stare at the water and do absolutely nothing else. Sit in one of the iconic chairs with a beer or ice cream cone and get some quality "people watching" in.
4. The Northwoods
You're not "up north" until you cross Highway 8, OK? We're talking lost in Nicolet Forest, Minocqua-bound, mosquito-infested, proper noun The Northwoods. The area is sparsely populated until we come to a long weekend, and people head "up north" to family cabins and cottages.
5. Lambeau Field
The stadium is sacred ground, and the Packers are king. If you can't make it for game day, you can still tour the stadium. Tours stop by the Packers Hall of Fame, walk through the famed tunnel, go into the suites and pose for photos on the field.
6. Apostle Islands
One of four national park properties in Wisconsin (along with the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, the North Country National Scenic Trail and the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway), the Apostle Islands are a gem worth the long drive from Milwaukee. The 21 islands are spread out in cold Lake Superior off the Bayfield peninsula, their red sandstone sea caves a favorite for kayakers in the summer.
7. Supper clubs
Outsiders are confused by the concept of a Supper Club. (Isn't is just a restaurant?) Answer: No, it's not JUST a restaurant, it's a way of life. Friday night, people head to their nearest supper club for a brandy Old Fashioned sweet with a cherry (or an olive), the salad bar and relish tray, a fish fry (or prime rib dinner) and a laid-back atmosphere.
8. The lakes
We've got Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. (Sorry Minnesota, but you only have one "great" lake.) Wisconsin is also home to some damn nice inland lakes (15,000 of them, thank you very much) that get warm enough you can actually swim in them without losing feeling in your limbs.
Related to the above "lake" entry, but fishing goes beyond the lakes (we've all seen folks fishing in rivers (in waders and in boats). The fishing in Wisconsin is primo. And even cold weather won't stop Wisconsinites from getting out there.
Frank Lloyd Wright's home in Spring Green has a dark history, but it doesn't overshadow the architecture. Wright designed homes and buildings across Wisconsin, but Taliesin is (arguably) the most well-known.
Wisconsinites get outdoors year-round, and cross-country skiing is just one way to enjoy winter. Golf courses convert paths to skiing routes, state parks make snow when Mother Nature doesn't deliver and people train all year on those weird roller blades. But the pinnacle event is the American Birkebeiner. More than 10,000 cross-country skiiers swarm Hayward for a weekend in late February to participate in the Birkie.
12. The Dells
It's the waterpark capital of the world! But the Dells also boast a beautiful natural side, and it's that side that put it on the map in the first place. Get your family out of the wave pool and onto one of an Original Wisconsin Duck tours. The amphibious vehicles that date to World War II take tourists on a ride through wooded terrain before launching onto the river for an up-close look at the bluffs.
13. World-class golf
For over a decade, people have been taking notice of Wisconsin golf courses. Whistling Straits has hosted the PGA Championship three times, and the U.S. Open was held at Erin Hills in 2017.
14. Devil's Lake State Park
Wisconsin's most popular state park holds that crown for a reason, with dramatic 500-foot russet bluffs surrounding a 360-acre lake. We dare you to hate the view from the Bluffs Trail.
15. Frozen custard
Wisconsin families are divided over who has the best custard (cough, cough, Kopps), but we can all agree that custard is the best way to cool off on a hot summer night. (Or a chilly winter day for that matter. Do you really need a reason to get some custard?). Every town and neighborhood has its own favorite frozen custard spot.
16. Ice Age Trail
There is a lot to love about Wisconsin's outdoor options, but the Ice Age Trail takes you across the state. It's our miniature Appalachian Trail. The trail is more than 1,000 miles and goes from Green Bay, through Waukesha County, west to Janesville, then back north through the middle of the state, then curls around up north until it meets the St. Croix River.
There's so much to love about Wisconsin, not least of which our cheese. We can keep up with those high-brow Vermonters and their "white" cheddar just fine, but Wisconsinites aren't snobby. Give us our cheese curds coated in ranch powder, let us dip our salted pretzel rods into a tub of Kaukauna Port Wine Cheese, serve us a sandwich grilled with brick cheese oozing out the sides, and pile high the fried curds in a paper-lined basket. We love cheese. We love Wisconsin.
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Egyptian soul concept
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The Egyptians believed that the human soul was made up of five main parts: the ka, ba, akh, name and shadow. They saw each of them as essential to a person's survival in the living world and the afterlife.
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The ka was a person's double, an exact copy of their entire soul that stayed with them while the person lived. It was depicted as a smaller version of the person or as two arms upraised. The word originally meant 'bull', but came to mean 'power' or 'sustenance'. The ka acted as mana, or like an astral body, which was able to travel freely once projected from the body and absorb the life-energy of food left in a tomb for it. It was believed that Khnum created a ka on his potter's wheel to enter a body at birth. It was also thought that kas could enter statues and see through their eyes.
The ba was a person's character, personality, or anything else non-physical about them. It was shown as a bird with a human head which had to travel in place of the body to the afterlife. To do this it needed food, like the ka, and had to return to the body every night. Other than travelling to the afterlife, the ba stays with the body after death to sustain it.
The akh was formed by the joining of the ka and ba in the afterlife after the weighing of the soul against Ma'at's feather. It was shown as a mummified figure, or sometimes as an ibis. The akh was seen as the unchanging, immortal link between humanity and divinity, and was the self that lived on in the afterlife. It could have an effect on the living if it wished.
Everyone was given a name at birth, often based on a popular local deity. The Egyptians very much believed that names were powerful. Ptah in the Memphite creation myth creates by speaking or thinking the names of things he wants to exist. They also believed it could be possible to get rid of a person's akh by erasing all trace of the person's name, as it was the only way that the soul could be preserved.
The shadow stayed with the body after death to protect it, but could not come into any harm itself without great danger. It moved very quickly and had great power, shown as a dark depiction of the person. This belief shows how important shade was to the Egyptians as a refuge from the sun's perishing heat. | <urn:uuid:8f93ec27-e2ad-4086-a2d8-7010654a43e1> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 2,308 |
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Noriko spent her early career in coordinating bilateral cultural exchange programs between USA and Japan at an NPO called International Education Center (IEC). She was the first woman to be sent overseas for graduate education by IEC. Upon her return to Japan, she managed the School of International Studies and coordinated numerous business education programs. One of them is a Japan study tour for Asian Business Club of Harvard Business School. She later joined HSBC Japan as Deputy Head of HR and covered Learning & Development, Recruitment and Organizational Development. She was in charge of staff survey and worked closely with CEO to increase staff morale. She was instrumental in creating a shared culture when HSBC integrated with numerous financial institutions over 10 years.
After becoming an independent consultant, she trained over 2,000 managers and employees at more than 30 corporations. In the last decade, Noriko was trained in Hong Kong, Singapore and New York to deliver corporate leadership programs and certified by several global corporations. She attained international qualifications, including Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) by Coach Training Institute. She has successfully finished the advanced program of Organizational Relationship System Coaching (ORSC) by Center for Right Relationship (CRR).
Noriko has worked for a wide range of clients covering financial industry, health care, brand management and energy industry. She coaches executives as well. Organizations she consulted or trained in recent years are AXA, British Petroleum, Citibank, Credit Suisse, HSBC, Johnson & Johnson, Morgan Stanley, Nikko Cordial Securities, Swiss Re Insurance, American Chamber of Commerce Japan, Japan Women’s University, etc.
Besides corporate consultancy and training, Noriko is also very active in local government and community activities. In the last several years, she has given numerous workshops on community leadership that were attended by 1,000 citizens in total.
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An NHS Foundation Trust and a private sector mental health service provider have formed a business partnership that aims to deliver accessible and affordable treatment across the UK for common mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP), a provider of inpatient and community mental health services, and Ultrasis, which specialises in interactive healthcare programmes, will establish a jointly-owned company to deliver a range of computerised healthcare products and clinical interventions to patients.
CWP will provide telephone and clinical support for Ultrasis’ computerised cognitive behavioural therapy, Beating the Blues, which helps treat mild and moderate depression and has been recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
Sheena Cumiskey, chief executive of CWP, said that the aim of the partnership is to improve health and wellbeing by providing high quality, evidence-based mental healthcare that is ‘user friendly’ and cost effective. “By bringing together the computerised programme ‘Beating the Blues’ and the Trust’s robust clinical pathways, we will be in a strong position to deliver a wide range of services across a number of key sectors including healthcare, business and education for the benefit of patients, employers/employees and healthcare professionals respectively,” she said.
John Smith, chief executive of Ultrasis, added: “CWP has an exceptional reputation for quality service provision and excellent clinical governance arrangements and we look forward to working in partnership to address the growing national need for accessible and affordable mental health services.”
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June 27, 2013
Jesse Daniels of upstate New York was charged with four counts of child endangerment for trapping four juvenile vandals in a closet to hold them until police arrived. The father of two of the teenage vandals believes Daniels traumatized his children and thinks Daniels could have found a better way to handle the situation.
According to police who responded to the call, Daniels, 53, and his wife heard noises coming from his father-in-law’s house next door, which was empty and undergoing renovations. Daniels entered the home to check it out while his wife called 911.
Inside the home, Daniels found four boys, ages 8 and 10, who’d been using hammers to destroy the interior of the home. Windows were broken, there were holes in the walls, and they boys had spray-painted grafiti everywhere. All told, the boys did more than $40,000 worth of damage to the home.
Daniels managed to take the hammers away from the boys and locked them in a closet to await the police.
Daniels believes the boys vandalized the home in retaliation against his wife who told them earlier in the day to stay off their property.
The father of two of the boys, Paul Bowler, said Daniels grabbed one of his sons around the neck and left a mark. His boys are traumatized and he feels Daniels should face more than just child endangerment charges.
“I understand they were in the wrong, but there are other ways to handle it,” Bowler told WHAM-TV in Rochester last week.
The Washington Post reported, “Wayne County District Attorney Richard Healy said that he reviewed Jesse Daniels’ case and recommended that a town justice dismiss the four counts of endangering the welfare of a child that were filed against Daniels earlier this month.”
The boys were charged with burglary and criminal mischief. Their cases were handled Wednesday in Wayne County Family Court.
Earlier this month on the Alex Jones show, a caller suggested that citizens arm themselves, march into Washington and place politicians under citizens arrest. But conducting a citizen’s arrest can be tricky. While you might be tempted, like Daniels was, to lock the vandals up in a closet – or worse – you’re taking a risk that you yourself might also face charges. But, you know, there are some things in life that are just worth the risk. | <urn:uuid:9905688c-0f0d-4b57-8d42-8959f39cda45> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 2,291 |
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By Vivek Bakshi and Sushil Padiyar
While two chipmakers are reported to be working on inserting EUVL into fabs for manufacturing at the 10nm node, many others expect to insert EUVL into manufacturing at the 7nm node or later. It takes a large infrastructure to make EUVL a manufacturing technology. So many tool suppliers, large and small, want to know when EUVL will be inserted into fabs for production and how and how much it will be used. Their business depends on these answers and some, especially smaller suppliers, are getting cold feet as delays in EUVL readiness continue. The answers to these questions mostly depend on knowing what we can expect from sources in the short- and near term, but there are many additional questions one must ask as well.
To help us develop more clarity on EUVL readiness, we are asking panelists in the upcoming 2014 EUVL Workshop (June 23-27, 2014) to respond to the following questions on whether EUVL can deliver patterning solutions for 7nm:
- What is the latest status for source power available for NXE 3300B? What is your opinion on source power requirements for the 7nm and 5nm nodes?
- Will EUV double patterning be required at 7nm? What will be required at 5 nm? Do you expect any OPC-related issues?
- Mask: What will be the new material requirements and mask size requirements to accommodate higher NA patterning? Do you expect mask etch complexity with new materials? How ready are masks to support 7nm manufacturing? What is the status of mask defect inspection and repair tools?
- Pellicle: Is a no-pellicle approach a show-stopper for HVM insertion of EUVL? What additional restrictions do you expect on inspection due to pellicle issues?
- What are the different device types and lithography needed at various nodes, e.g., 3D NAND, III-V Logic, post FinFET era, etc.
Dr. Sushil Padiyar of Applied Materials (AMAT) helped me prepare these questions for the panel discussion, as he has done in previous years. I look forward to a good exchange of opinions during the panel and will report the results in this blog, in addition to summarizing the many excellent papers that I look forward to hearing. The agenda for the workshop can be downloaded at my website, www.euvlitho.com. | <urn:uuid:ef325366-399d-48e8-92aa-427c416c1ab5> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 2,234 |
The Greek Association for Atlantic and European Cooperation offers an internship opportunity to Greek and foreign students in our central offices in Athens. Positions are available for two different Sessions (Fall / Winter each year) for a period of 3 - 6 months. The Sessions available are:
- Winter Session starting from the 15th January each year.
- Fall Session starting from the 15th September each year.
All applications must be submitted at least 30 days prior to starting date of each session. Under special circumstances, the internships can be prolonged.
Through this internship program, GAAEC wants to give the intern the opportunity to become familiar with the real-life work conditions of a non-governmental organization and apply the theoretical knowledge acquired in university. In this regard, the interns will actively participate on all organizational aspects of several national & international activities organized by GAAEC.
Areas of Interest
- Trans-Atlantic Cooperation
- European Security and Defense Policy
- Education and the Leaders of Future Generations
- National-International Development and Humanitarian Aid
- North and South Dialogue
- Cooperation with NGO's for Women
Program Assistance: G.A.A.E.C. runs a wide variety of events and international programs. Interns are generally asked to provide research assistance to GAAEC's staff for the organization and coordination of events. Also, they help send out invitations, write summaries, prepare briefing materials, and help set-up the required logistics.
Writing & Editing: Part of an intern's responsibility is to edit and run the GAAEC e-newsletter and website and research and publish articles related to issues of Trans-Atlantic relations, European Security and Defense and Greek Foreign Policy.
Administrative and Clerical Duties: All internships require some photocopying, faxing, filing and other clerical work. However, the burden of this is not particularly heavy at GAAEC since all staff generally does this work alongside their interns.
All applicants should be aware that GAAEC cannot extend any financial support nor accommodation for the interns.
To apply, please e-mail, your CV and a motivation letter explaining academic interests and availability together with a letter of recommendation to:
Or by Fax at:
+30 210 8654 749
"Interning at the Greek Association for Atlantic and European Cooperation has been a whirlwind of new experiences for me. I did not know exactly what to expect when I came to Greece, and I was pleasantly surprised by the range of possibilities that a relatively small organization such as GAAEC can offer young interns. Most activities are related to project management, and this makes for an intense and dynamic office environment. From day one, I had the opportunity to become involved in core activities of the Association, and this can only be described as immensely fulfilling. The various subjects that are dealt with within the organization offer insights into the international arena and civil society, and the professional network is enormous – a great way of interacting with people from different (and, in my case, unknown) countries and cultures! Of course, all of this is not handed to you on a silver plate. Hard work is expected, as is flexibility; this is not your normal 9-to-5 job! Every day brings something new, different, and unexpected... GAAEC is part of multiple networks, organizes conferences and educational programs, and tackles pretty much every aspect of any project, so diversity is guaranteed. Dedication and a certain degree of maturity are other characteristics that are valued in a GAAEC intern, not to mention a sense of humor! After all, when stress knocks on the door, it is necessary to be able to put things into perspective. With the right attitude, GAAEC will open many doors to enthusiastic interns. You will not only learn about international events in the broadest sense of the term – you will learn about yourself! I have discovered a whole new side of myself at GAAEC, delving into international relations and developing organizational skills... I am convinced that my internship will continue to influence me.
To sum up: if you are up for a challenge, up for making a contribution, up for a new environment, and up for a rewarding experience: intern at GAAEC!"
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What is hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome?
Having diabetes means that there is too much sugar (glucose) in your blood. When you eat food, your body breaks down much of the food into glucose. Your blood carries the glucose to the cells of your body. An organ in your upper belly, called the pancreas, makes and releases a hormone called insulin when it detects glucose. Your body uses insulin to help move the glucose from the bloodstream into the cells for energy. When your body does not make insulin (type 1 diabetes), or has trouble using insulin (type 2 diabetes), glucose cannot get into your cells. The glucose level in your blood goes up. Too much glucose in your blood (also called hyperglycemia or high blood sugar) can cause many problems.
People with type 2 diabetes are at risk for a problem called hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS). It is very rare in people with type 1 diabetes. HHNS is an emergency caused by very high blood sugar, often over 600 mg/dL. Your kidneys try to get rid of the extra blood sugar by putting more sugar into the urine. This makes you urinate more and you lose too much body fluid, causing dehydration. As you lose fluids, your blood becomes thicker and your blood sugar level gets too high for the kidneys to be able to fix. With the high blood sugar and dehydration, there is also an imbalance of minerals, especially sodium and potassium in the blood. The imbalance of fluids, glucose, and minerals in the body can lead to severe problems, such as brain swelling, abnormal heart rhythms, seizures, coma, or organ failure. Without rapid treatment, HHNS can cause death.
What can I expect in the hospital?
You will need to stay in the hospital in order to bring your blood sugar level under control and treat the cause of the HHNS. Several things may be done while you are in the hospital to monitor, test, and treat your condition. They include:
- You will be checked often by the hospital staff.
- You may have fingersticks to check your blood sugar regularly. This may be done as often as every hour. You will learn how to check your blood sugar level in order to manage your diabetes when you go home.
- A heart (cardiac) monitor may be used to keep track of your heartbeat.
- Your blood oxygen level may be monitored by a sensor that is attached to your finger or earlobe.
- Your fluid intake may be monitored closely by keeping track of everything you eat and drink and any IV fluids you receive.
- You may have a small tube (catheter) placed into your bladder through the urethra (the opening from the bladder to the outside of the body) to drain and measure urine from the bladder.
Testing may include:
- Blood tests (Hemoglobin A1c) to check your average blood sugar over the past 3 months
- Blood or urine tests to check for infections
- Blood tests to test for mineral (sodium and potassium) levels
- Blood tests to check blood thickness and its ability to form clots
- Blood tests to check to see if your body is making insulin
- Blood, urine, or other tests to monitor how well your organs are functioning
- Arterial blood gas (ABG): A blood test to measure the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in your blood
- X-rays: Pictures of the inside of the chest to check for infection
The treatment for HHNS depends on the cause and how well you respond to treatment. The goal of treatment is to return your blood sugar to a normal level and keep it in a normal range. Treatment may include:
- You will have a small tube (IV catheter) inserted into a vein in your hand or arm. This will allow medicine to be given directly into your blood and to give you fluids, if needed.
- Your provider may prescribe medicines to:
- Keep your blood sugar controlled
- Treat other medical problems that may have been caused by or made worse because of diabetes
- Treat pain
- Treat or prevent an infection
- Prevent blood clots
- Prevent side effects, such as nausea or constipation, from other treatments
- Replace vitamins and minerals
- You may receive oxygen through a small tube placed under your nose or through a mask placed over your face.
- If you develop blood clots, you may need surgery to remove them.
- You may need kidney dialysis to help filter your blood if your kidneys are not working properly.
What can I do to help?
- You will need to tell your healthcare team if you have new or worsening:
- Weakness, numbness, tingling or pain in your face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of your body
- Increased urination or trouble emptying the bladder
- Increased thirst and dry mouth
- Hallucinations, which may be visual or involve other senses, such as hearing, touching, tasting or seeing something that is not really there
- Fast or irregular heartbeat
- Change in vision, such as double vision, blurred vision, or trouble seeing out of one or both eyes
- Signs of infection around your surgical wound if you had surgery. These include:
- The area around your wound is more red or painful
- The wound area is very warm to touch
- You have blood, pus, or other fluid coming from your wound area
- You have chills or muscle aches
- Ask questions about any medicine or treatment or information that you do not understand.
How long will I be in the hospital?
How long you stay in the hospital with HHNS depends on your general health and how bad the complications are. A healthy person with no medical problems other than diabetes and no HHNS complications may stay in the hospital 3 to 5 days. You may be in an intensive care unit at the hospital for at least the first day or two. A person with other medical problems or HHNS complications may need to stay in the hospital much longer.
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According to this analysis, justified, true belief is necessary and sufficient for knowledge. The Tripartite Analysis of Knowledge: S knows that p iff p is true; S believes that p; S is justified in believing that p. Much of the twentieth-century literature on the analysis of knowledge took the JTB analysis as its starting-point.
Grass seems green to me. The sky appears to me to be blue. Limiting yourself to propositions that are self-evident, evident to the senses or incorrigible, you can expand this list as exhaustively as you like. We have enough in E to make our case. Given E as evidence, can CF be inferred? Is E adequate evidence for CF?
Indeed all of the propositions in E are irrelevant to the truth of CF. E simply cannot logically support CF.
So, CF is not self-evident, evident to the senses or incorrigible, nor can CF be inferred from a set of propositions that are self-evident, evident to the senses or incorrigible. So, CF, by its own account, is irrational.
If CF were true, it would be irrational to accept it. Better simply to reject it! Thomas Reidwhom Plantinga and Wolterstorff follow, was an early critic of classical foundationalism. Reid argued that we have been outfitted with a host of cognitive faculties that produce beliefs that we can reason from the foundations of believings.
Plantinga calls these basic beliefs.
The kinds of beliefs that we do and must reason to is a small subset of the kinds of beliefs that we do and must reason from. The latter must be accepted without the aid of proof.
In most cases we must rely on our intellectual equipment to produce beliefs in the appropriate circumstances, without evidence or argument. For example, we simply find ourselves believing in other persons.
A person is a center of self-conscious thoughts and feelings and first-person experience. Consider a person, Emily, whose leg is poked with a needle.
We can see Emily recoil and her face screw up, and we can hear her yelp. The experience of pain is just the sort of inner experience that is typical of persons. Or, for all we know, Emily might be a person just like us with the characteristic interior life and experience of persons.Online shopping from a great selection at Books Store.
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three kinds of epistemology, namely, naturalistic, subjective, and epistemology-as-logic. The main thesis of the essay is that the first two, which are the standard varieties of epistemology, pose certain problems that are avoided by the third.
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What do Christians believe the Bible to be, and what are the consequences of these beliefs?
For many people, tackling the Bible is rather like sorting the attic: lots of obscure and long forgotten paraphernalia, a certain amount of untidiness and mess ... but perhaps some hidden gems.
Seeking to ask the questions which 'ordinary people' might ask about the relevance of the Bible for today's Church, this book aims to equip those who want to find ways of making it more useful, and to help them explore with openness and honesty the difficulties of trying to use an ancient text as a guide for contemporary faith.
"...deals with all the great issues of biblical authority and inspiration through the metaphor of turning out an attic, in which we might find useful stuff, stuff we cannot identify, tricky stuff, and so on. This deserves to become a standard work for people getting into serious biblical study, whether from an academic or a "devotional" point of view: both are catered for." -- John Barton, Emeritus Oriel and Laing Professor of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture in the University of Oxford.
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AIIMS MBBS 2019: AIIMS gives final opportunity for Correction of Images in Basic Registration
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They are waiting for their child to be born. Osman gets abused by Caroline, and almost drowns in the sea while Ali was procrastinating. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Berrin got married to Ahmet and their economic situation is stable. A few days later he rapes Cemile. He is determined to kill Cemile and then commit suicide, but his mother Hasefe, shoots him with the gun that Ahmet left at the house, crippling Ali and saving Cemile’s life.
She gets seriously ill with cancer, and dies with Mete on her side. He is depressed and feels lonely and he starts to sneak peeks at his daughter.
Everybody is happy, and suddenly Ali appears and shoots Hikmet dead.
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Aylin runs free and decides she can not continue being married to her wheelchair-bound husband and desperately wants to marry the one man she truly loves: Views Read Edit View history. There, the family friendship with “The Fisherman” blossoms. However, their teacher, who also happens to be Mete’s teacher in high school, always seems to be punishing little Osman because of his supposed naughtiness.
Soner, who obviously shares the same affection for, lets her down after his younger brother commits suicide. When Ali goes on one of his many trips, he begins an affair with a Dutch woman named Caroline and that leads to the disintegration of the Akarsu family.
Berrin got married to Ahmet and their economic situation is stable. Hakan is discharged from prison after he was accused of shooting his father. Ali Akarsu is the patriarch of the family and he works as a seaman and the captain of a ship. So Hakan decides to go live with his father and Caroline, the wife of Ekram and Captain Ali’s ex-mistress.
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The police appear and arrest Ali for crashing the boat. Ekram sees this and gets very sick.
Hakan picks the gun and Ahmet starts looking for the revenge, believing that Hakan killed his mother. There she sets her terms: A couple of years have passed from last season. However, she promises to give her kidney if Hakan marries her because of how wealthy he is. She also signs a prenuptial agreement, where the term is that she will become rich only after Murat’s death, who is ill with an incurable alw, which makes him unable to walk and to keep his marital duties in bed.
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Then Caroline gets tested to see, if she could donate for Zehra and the result is positive. Sonor marries Bahar in the last scene. Aylin never finds that out and gets traumatized. Ahmet’s mother gets accidentally shot by the bullet which was supposed to kill Ahmet by the assassin hired by Ekram, father of Hakan. Berrin was pregnant from him. Osman returns to live zzman his mother because of Ali’s inability to take care of the boy. Soon Turgul is killed.
The doctor tells to her family that she needs dialysis every single day until the kidney transplant is performed. Osman gets abused by Caroline, and almost drowns in the sea while Ali was procrastinating.
He gets revenge by killing Arif’s daughter and kidnapping Mete and Arif himself. Ekram orders to have Ahmet assassinated which happens successfully.
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The Physics Laboratory of Tomsk State University is located in the central part of the main building on the first floor. It was opened in 1888 in two rooms form. One of them was the storage for devices; it had an area of 98 sq. meters. It adjoined the other room of 62 sq. meters separated with arch partition. It played the role of preparatory room, i.e. an area for preparation of lecture experiments; it had also a small darkroom. Later (under prof. Kapustin) the Physics Laboratory was joined a room on the first floor next to the instrumental hall with an area of 38 sq. meters, and then a large basement with the total area of 122 sq. meters (in 1905). Since it is located straight under the Physics Laboratory it was possible to make an interior passage with a wooden ladder and the hatch. Thus at present the total area of Physics Laboratory (first floor with the basement) is 320 sq. meters (in 1888 it was 160 sq. meters).
The first professor of physics at Tomsk University was Nikolay Aleksandrovich Gezekhus, the doctor of Physics who stayed in Tomsk from August 1, 1888 till September 3, 1889.
On December 16, 1889 Feodor Jakovlevich Kapustin was appointed extraordinary professor, Master of Physics of S.-Petersburg University since 1896. On January 12, 1909 prof. F. Ja. Kapustin retired on a pension according to his superannuate. From January 12 till September 4, 1911 physics chair remained vacant; physics lecturing was entrusted by the faculty of medicine to the professor of Tomsk Technology Institute B.P.Vejnberg. On September 4, 1911 Master of Physics, the doctor of Erlangen University, Alexander Petrovich Pospelov was appointed the extraordinary professor.
In 1888 Vladislav Ivanovich Zdanovich, a teacher of Tomsk Female gymnasium was appointed the laboratory assistant at the Physics Laboratory who held the position till May 15, 1893. In May 1893 at Physics Laboratory the post of curator was established. Valerian Nikolaevich Galanin who had graduated from S.-Petersburg University, mathematics branch was appointed the post of curator and kept it till May 1, 1898. Since October 4, 1898 Dmitry Aleksandrovich Smirnov was appointed the curator of Physics Laboratory. He also graduated from S.-Petersburg University, physics and mathematics department. He kept the post till May 1, 1902. From May 1, 1902 till September 1, 1903 the curator of Physics Laboratory was a physician Mitrofan Pavlovich Tambovsky. Since October 20, 1903 the curator of the laboratory (from payment on hiring) was a physician Konstantin Nikolaevich Makov who left the post in 1905. On January 30, 1914 Wilhelm Karlovich Abold who had graduated from Juriev university, mathematics branch with the 1 degree diploma was appointed the curator of the Physics Laboratory.
Scientific activity of the personnel of the Physics Laboratory is expressed by the papers mentioned below:
Deduction from meteorological observations during the solar eclipse on August 7-12, 1897 (Journal “Russian Physics and Chemistry Society” v. ÕÕ, issue 6).
About significance of meteorological observations in relation to Siberia (Speech on the first anniversary of the University, 1889).
About some new devices and facilities in Physics Laboratory of Tomsk Imperial University (News of Tomsk Imperial University, 1889).
Sur la determination de la chaleur apecifique des corps par la methode des melanges a temperature constante (Journal de physique 2 serie T. V11. Octobre).
About some features at observation over the atmospheric electricity during the winter time over the snow surface (Meteorology News, 1892, N 10).
The influence of weightlessness of gases on some their properties.
To a question on influence of electric forces on atmospheric pressure (Journal “Russian Physics and Chemistry Society” ÕÕVII, 1895).
Definition of magnetics of Tomsk.
About measuring of radiation by means of thermometers and several definitions of solar radiation in Tomsk (Notes of Imperial Academy of Sciences VIII ser. v. ÕVI, N 2).
Magnetic and astronomical definitions on Ob-Yenisei connecting system and on Siberian railway from Chelyabinsk to Krasnoyarsk. (Notes of Imperial Academy of Sciences VIII ser. v. 7, N 7).
At present having read this article, there is no any doubt about necessity of wide application of demonstration methods and development of educational practical work in teaching physics in Russia as far back as 1917. It should be supposed that a much deeper examination of domestic experience in physics teaching would be rather useful both by the analysis of curriculum changes of experimental physics course and by following the development of teaching methods.
Lomonosov as a physicist (the Report of Naturalists Society, 1912).
Foucault's Experience (Tomsk Imperial University, 1912).
A simple humidity-meter and the relative humidity table (Notes of Tomsk Imperial University, 1912).
Objective representation of molecular motion (the Report of Naturalists Society, 1912).
About relative loss of body weight in incident system (the Report of Naturalists Society, 1912).
To a question on the atomistic structure of electricity (the Report of Naturalists Society, 1912).
To a question on a body state in accelerated moving system in a vertical direction (News of Warsaw Polytechnic Institution, 1913).
Application of free fall method system to definition of compression time of stretched spring (Notes of Tomsk Imperial University, 1913).
Reversal of the phenomenon of gravitation in the system moving in a vertical direction with acceleration faster than free fall acceleration. (Notes of Tomsk Imperial University, 1913).
Versuche uber Registrirung der Bewegungen von Horizontalpendeln vermittelst photographischer Platte. (Notes of standing Central Seismological Committee v. V1, issue 1).
From the very beginning physics teaching was made up of a theoretical course being read in the first term per 6 hours a week and in the second term per 5 hours a week, and of practical training. The latter always were unessential, but attended willingly by the students.
Classes are going mostly during the evening time and last for two hours two-three times a week; they are unassisted students’ work on measuring physics.
The account of practical work made in 1912 are mentioned below:
Determination of gravitational acceleration by method of mathematical pendulum.
Body density by mass and volume.
Liquid density on scales of Mora and an areometer.
Liquid density by densimeter.
Mercury density by connected vessels
Young's modulus by wire extension.
Boyle's law test.
Test of constant points of thermometer.
Thermal coefficient of length of solid bodies.
Absolute expansion of mercury.
Specific heat of solid bodies.
Latent heat of vaporization.
Latent heat of ice melting.
Molecular weight on depression of freezing point of solution.
Optical force of glasses.
Length of a light wave by diffraction grating.
Specific resistance of metals.
Comparison of electromotive forces of elements.
Reduction coefficient of tangent boussole.
Definition of a mechanical equivalent by Joule-Lents method.
Students’ practical work is taking place in a free premise between cases of the main room, and also in two rooms of the basement floor. The primary arrangement of the Physics Laboratory was carrying out by prof. N.A.Gezekhus by means of special funding of "sibiryakov" capital at a rate of 7876 rubles; the further development of laboratory stock was occurred by annual assignments: from standard items 750 rubles and special funds 100 rubles. Also it was by means of emergency assignments from the University capital. By May 1, 1913 there were 1578 devices in the laboratory stock to the amount 28560 rubles, and the total property accounted for 33418 rubles 40 copecks. Two devices acquired in 1912-1913 should be paid the special attention:
A cinema projecting apparatus and a film-making apparatus in the value of 950 rubles.
The device for reception of liquid air consisting of the Whitenhead’s compressor with the electromotor on 8 hp and Grodzisk’s liquefier; the total value of installation with devices for storage of liquid air is about 2700 rubles.
The Physics Laboratory owns as well the mechanical workroom comprising two lathes for metal and wood work, and also a set of tools for mechanical operations. At present the workroom is located in one of the rooms of the basement. The devices equipment of the workroom is carried out partly by means of the Physics Laboratory and partly by the University mechanical workshop. Nowadays there is a mechanic at the workroom who fulfills all necessary repairing and jobbing for the laboratory.
The Physics Laboratory is also in charge of the seismic station which has the following history: In 1905 prof. Kapustin entered upon an agreement with the standing Central Committee at Imperial Academy of Sciences of Petersburg concerning the establishment of a seismic station at the Physics Laboratory of Tomsk University. According to his applying prof. Kapustin received two heavy horizontal Zelner’s pendulums and one Rifler’s pendulum clock. Since November 30, 1906 the station started functioning; seismograms were continuously registered up to March 17, 1910. Then because of the departure of prof. Kapustin and “considering the absence of funds for paper and for compensation to the attendant” the station had to stop its activity. However in September 1912 the station recommenced the activity but in a new premise, a special settled cellar. The funds for this had been released by the International Seismological Association. Now this station, which arrangement was much accommodated by the member of standing central Seismic Committee A. Ja. Orlov, conducts photographic records of periodic diversions of pendulums under the influence of the lunar attraction yielding some sort of “tides” of the earth crust. The Academy of Sciences now allocates funds for layout of a stone corridor in the new seismic station, gas pipeline and electrical illumination, together with expenditure for keeping the station and seismogram processing. Due to the station reorganization it will be possible to make constant recording of earthquakes in a special equipped premise of the new seismic station. | <urn:uuid:104400c1-c222-4b08-afa2-69e760c6efb4> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 10,225 |
Equity in Teaching and Learning to Meet Global Challenges of Standards, Engagement and Transformation
Edited By Joy Barnes-Johnson and Janelle M. Johnson
STEM21: Equity in Teaching and Learning to Meet Global Challenges of Standards, Engagement and Transformation is designed to contribute to discourses about how STEM teaching and learning can become more equitable, serving the needs of readers across the STEM educational spectrum. STEM21 is meant to problematize the status quo educational practices of STEM stakeholders including preservice and inservice teachers, district leaders, informal educators, policy makers, and the research community. While many books are narrowly targeted either for academics or practitioners, the outcome is limited dialogue between and across those spaces. This volume weaves together field-based research, personal narrative, and education theory, while providing for reflection and discussion. STEM21: Equity in Teaching and Learning to Meet Global Challenges of Standards, Engagement and Transformation is undergirded by the principle that engaged STEM education accommodates theory and practice that is equitable, rejects deficit model thinking, and is community relevant. Equitable STEM pedagogy builds autonomous pathways to learning; creates a culture of questioning and transparency; celebrates diversity of thought, habit and culture; and embraces a social justice stance on issues of race, class, gender, environmental responsibility, health, and access to resources.
Chapter Three: Seeding the Future: Social-Justice Driven STEM Education (Christian Konadu Asante / Jacqueline Delisi / Megan Mckinley / Michael Barnett)
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Seeding the Future
Social-Justice Driven STEM Education
CHRISTIAN KONADU ASANTE,1 JACQUELINE DELISI,2 MEGAN McKINLEY,3 AND MICHAEL BARNETT4
There is significant, widespread commitment to increasing the active engagement and representation of non-dominant student populations, namely from low-income communities and communities of color, in STEM. In this chapter, the authors (1) describe a framework for social-justice-driven STEM (STEMJ) curriculum used in science classrooms in school and in an out-of-school time (OST) ← 77 | 78 → program for underrepresented students involved in a range of interdisciplinary learning experiences including urban farming, solar energy, coding and robotics; (2) explore how participation in the OST STEMJ program impacts youth’s beliefs about STEM, the role that STEM has in their lives, and their understanding of the role of failure in the scientific process; and (3) explore the experiences of teachers as they implement the social-justice-driven STEM curriculum in their classrooms.
We appreciate the upcoming Seeding the Future chapter since it involves both students and teachers. The chapter feels like a work in progress and so has research questions interspersed throughout its text. It also weaves together in-school and out-of-school learning, which we define as a STEM Ecosystem. These connections are especially important for lower income students since they are the most likely to A) receive lower quality education, AND B), have limited access to high quality out of school learning experiences....
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Why use Bee Pollen Every day?Even though ancient civilisations couldn’t scientifically analyse Bee Pollen, as we can today, the Ancient Chinese, Egyptians and Romans all recorded its health benefits. The Romans even gave it to their troops for energy! Adding a raw, high quality pure bee pollen to your diet is an excellent way to balance and maintain overall health.
The benefits of Bee Pollen include
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- Freshly Squeezed Juices: Add a teaspoon of Bee Pollen to your freshly squeezed fruit or vegetable juice. Juicing every day is an excellent way to get the nutritional benefits of fruit, vegetables and antioxidants. Adding Bee Pollen gives a powerful vitamin and mineral boost to this healthy ritual.
- Smoothies and Shakes: A single teaspoon of Bee Pollen in a smoothie or shake can really make a difference to your health. Smoothies full of fresh berries, bananas and whole yoghurts are already a great snack or meal. Add Bee Pollen to make a highly nutritious source of energy, health and ongoing wellness.
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Many Americans have made packing in 10,000 steps a day a part of their regular fitness routine. Countless fitness trackers and apps laud the importance of this golden standard, providing ways to track how close you get each day. The benefits of this regimen? According to 10,000-step supporters, a healthier heart, a slimmer waistline, and a longer life. Sounds good, right?
There’s one small problem with the 10,000 steps-a-day rule, however. The figure isn’t based on sound scientific evidence. Let’s dive into this myth and separate the fact from the fantasy.
The Origins of the “Golden Standard” in Fitness
We can all agree that many Americans suffer from the health effects of poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle. So, the 10,000 steps-a-day rule sounds pretty good. After all, how often does health advice come packaged in such a handy, round number? It’s the ultimate one-size-fits-all advice. As we all know from hats to tank tops, though, one-size-fits-all often proves an ill-fitting option for most people.
It begs the question: where did the 10,000 steps-a-day concept come from in the first place? Countless hours of research? Years of scientific experimentation and documentation? Ummmmm…nope.
It started with a marketing team in Japan. Can I get a collective “Doh?” In 1964, a Japanese company wanted to leverage momentum from the 1964 Olympics to sell their pedometer called “manpo-kei.” It translates into “10,000 step meter.” Sound familiar? The team had skills that would make Mad Men jealous. They transformed the pedometer into an indispensable part of American culture by presenting it in “scientific” sheep’s clothing. Today, this metric has overtaken most other fitness markers as a sign of well-being.
The Truth About 10,000 Steps-a-Day
What does all of this mean? As Dr. Matthew Mintz, MD, FACP, points out, “There is no recommended daily step count from a medical standpoint.” The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend getting in 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week. This activity may include brisk walking. What does this recommendation look like over five days? Walking 1.5 miles, or 3,000 steps, at a moderate pace. Of course, this also assumes you’ll be taking slower steps each day at work and home.
So, why do medical doctors often recommend the 10,000 steps-a-day rule for patients attempting to control blood pressure, weight gain, and cardiovascular disease? Scientists who study the benefits of walking use 10,000 steps as a baseline. A study in 2000 published in Hypertension Research showed a correlation between improved blood pressure and health after a 12-week regimen of walking at least 10,000 steps per day.
What’s more, many researchers point to this figure as an achievable goal that’s hard easy to remember. According to Dr. Susa Besser, MD, “Counting steps is probably the easiest metric, since most people have a step counter on their smartphone.”
What the Research Says
Here’s where the topic starts to get tricky. According to research published by JAMA Internal Medicine, a mere 4,400 steps per day lowered mortality rates among older women as compared to their less active counterparts. The study included 16,000 participants. Their ultimate conclusion? The 10,000 step-a-day goal remains little more than a marketing ploy with no scientific backing.
While a correlation existed between increased activity and longevity, researchers concluded the 10,000 step-a-day objective was too daunting. Instead, they focused on the minimum increase in steps necessary to significantly lower mortality in older women. Fortunately, this study coincides closely with the 4,774 average daily steps most Americans take, according to Stanford University.
So, why do so many of us fight with expanding waistlines? Exercise alone is not enough when it comes to weight loss. A study in the Journal of Obesity recently concluded that no matter how many steps you take, you’ll still gain weight without a focus on proper nutrition. What does all of this mean? Ten thousand step-a-day won’t hurt you, and you will see health benefits. But even half that number comes advantages. So, don’t get discouraged when your pedometer reading looks low. What’s more, when trying to lose weight, pay more attention to your calorie counter.
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This is a program to simplify the ability of modding pedestrian personalities in GTAIV. It allows you to modify any number of attributes from age to sexiness.
The flags editor allows for some advanced attribute editing. With the flags you can specifiy anything from what kind of vehicle the ped drives to how they act in certain situations. In my testing experiences, the flags are just for reference. For example, if you select the model name "F_Y_Hooker_##" and tick the "+policeofficer" sub flag, it doesn't make hookers chase after you in police cars when you have a wanted level.
You will need the Microsoft .NET Framework v3.5 installed in order for this program to run at all.
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Green is one of my favorite colors.
Could be because I have red hair.
My mom was a red head and I inherited it.
Isn't this divine in a small apartment?
Notice the roman shade.
Love everything about this room.
Green bookshelves/wall + leopard.
Gotta love me some toile.
Love the blue mixed with green.
Adore this bench.
Look at the key!
What a divine bedroom.
Mixed with brown + amazing!
Adore everything about this.
There are wonderful greens in the garden.
Green doors are so beautiful.
Doesn't get much better than this watch.
This could be Paris.
Chanel is so devilish.
Green for these windows-Which one is your favorite, dear readers?
Let me know.
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Carnitine is an amine synthesized in the liver, kidneys and brain from two essential amino acids such as lalisin and methionine and which is responsible for transporting our fatty acids to the mitochondria in order to produce energy. It is commonly known under the name of L Carnitine or levocarnitine and is used, above all, to lose weight but, does L Carnitine really serve to lose weight? We will see it in detail in this article.
There are many who usually go to the gym or go out to do outdoor sports (cycling, running, team sports …) with the aim of burning calories, or rather, losing fat. After this objective it is true that there is a part of “health” but the “aesthetic” aspect is not without importance.
For this reason there are some factors to keep in mind that will help us achieve it more effectively. What type of exercise to perform, with what intensity, what diet should be followed, rest, the help of certain supplements, … all these factors are very important to achieve the desired final result. Let’s see what role L Carnitine plays!
Benefits of L Carnitine :
- The Carnitine L serves to transport the fatty acids that come from the adipose tissues to the cellular mitochondria, where they will be converted into energy.
- Reduces the destruction of muscle mass that can occur with incorrect weight loss diets. It is a powerful anti-catabolic.
- Positive impact on VO2, ideal for long-distance runners and for cyclists since it improves performance through the efficient use of oxygen to produce energy.
- Improves recovery capacity and decreases muscle damage derived from specific muscle-building exercises.
- Increase of androgen receptors that leads to greater recovery and an increase in muscle mass.
- Accelerates the aerobic metabolism of carbohydrates.
In order to ensure that L Carnitine develops the work that interests us (the transport and subsequent combustion of fat) is essential to perform a physical activity with the intensity and the appropriate duration that helps the mobilization of fatty acids, otherwise, L Carnitine would not perform the function that interests us. It is for this reason that the most common recommendation for the purpose of fat burning is to combine L Carnitine with the performance of aerobic physical activity. Basically the objective is to recommend an activity that has a high enough energy demand for the metabolism to stimulate the mobilization of fatty acids from adipose tissue and thus be able to use them as an energy source (thanks to the subsequent action of L Carnitine).
L Carnitine can be a great help to promote fat burning as long as we combine it with a moderate intensity physical activity and a duration of at least 40 minutes. Therefore, going for a walk will not be the most advisable option if we want to take advantage of the L Carnitine, since the caloric expenditure involved in walking is not enough for the metabolism to have the need to mobilize the stored lipids.
In recent years, athletes have increased the consumption of this substance that can be found for sale in herbalists or sports stores but this will be discussed in the section on where to buy L carnitine. As we have said before, the benefits of L carnitine are related to fat burning but also to an efficient recovery after exercise, in addition to a more than possible increase in muscle mass accompanied by a greater production of energy.
It is, at first glance, an effective component for any athlete. On the other hand, and to give more information that will help you when it comes to buying your L carnitine, we must differentiate between L Carnitine and D-Carnitine. L and D are used by scientists to differentiate active carnitine in the body (L) from the other available form of carnitine (D). This must be taken into account when going to buy carnitine since it is the Carnitine L that interests us.
The L Carnitine is a safe supplement but like everything, it is necessary to know how to use it and its dosage. The recommended amount is usually between 1000 and 2000 mg, the most usual being the dose of 1000 – 1500 mg. It is true that we can find products in the market with higher dosages, but this does not mean that their effectiveness will be greater.
Side effects of L Carnitine:
At the level of contraindications, a large number of problems derived from the consumption of L carnitine have not been detected, except those associated with the hypersensitivity that certain people may have to its components. However, if it is true that we must take into account the warnings that warn us of the precautions that certain people should consider before taking L carnitine: people with epilepsy can see how their seizures increase with the consumption of L carnitine. On the other hand, people with diarrhea, heart failure or peripheral neuropathies, should not take this fat burning component. Women who are pregnant or who are breastfeeding, either.
If your case is not one of the above but you feel certain discomfort that you think may be derived from the consumption of L carnitine, we recommend that you go to your doctor to assess the possible incidence. The adverse side effects that can occur with the oral consumption of L carnitine are:
- Vomiting and nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea and gastritis
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How does research affect mental health?
Mental health research saves lives, relieves significant distress and improves quality of life. It also benefits the whole of our society by generating social and economic benefits that contribute to thriving communities built upon resilience, reduced levels of mental ill-health and less stigma and discrimination.
How does neuroscience affect mental health?
Neuroscience can help us understand the underlying molecular factors behind mental disorders, as well as where and how to focus research and treatment. We know that some people have a greater ability to successfully overcome a stressful challenge, for example. Take war and conflict.
Do neuroscientists study mental illness?
Working closely with clinical experts, basic neuroscientists help further the development and testing of new efficient treatments for mental illnesses.
What is the impact of mental illness?
Untreated mental illness can cause severe emotional, behavioral and physical health problems. Complications sometimes linked to mental illness include: Unhappiness and decreased enjoyment of life. Family conflicts.
Why is research important to the mental health field?
Research plays a vital role in the understanding of the causes of mental illnesses, the development of treatments and preventive strategies, and the promotion of mental health.
What is mental health according to researchers?
“Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community”
Why studying mental health is important?
Research shows that high levels of mental health are associated with increased learning, creativity and productivity, more pro-social behaviour and positive social relationships, and with improved physical health and life expectancy.
What is the connection between neuropsychology and mental illness?
It is widely accepted that most psychiatric disorders are associated with cognitive impairment and that neuropsychological approaches can help unravel the mechanisms underlying brain function and help us develop a better understanding of these disorders.
Why is neuroscience important in psychology?
In addition to shedding light on the neural processes underlying the human mind in general, neuroscience has revolutionized clinical psychology by generating significant advances in our understanding of psychiatric illness.
What is the difference between neuroscience and psychology?
Psychology is the study of behavior and the mental processes which lead to behavior—thoughts, feelings and desires. Psychology observes these behaviors and processes indirectly. Neuroscience delves deeper into the human mind, observing biological and chemical processes in the brain and nervous system.
Who studies mental illness?
Psychologists. Psychologists hold a doctoral degree in clinical psychology or another specialty such as counseling or education. They are trained to evaluate a person’s mental health using clinical interviews, psychological evaluations and testing. They can make diagnoses and provide individual and group therapy.
What do you call someone who studies mental illness?
The term psychologist can apply to people who: Use psychological knowledge and research to solve problems, such as treating mental illnesses. Work as social scientists to conduct psychological research and teach at colleges or universities.
What’s new in brain research for mental illness?
New Brain Research Sheds Light On Mental Illness. THURSDAY, Dec. 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Researchers say a massive genetic analysis of the human brain has yielded new insights into the underpinnings of psychiatric diseases such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and autism.
How does mental illness affect the brain?
These tools allow clinical staff to see “inside” the brain and better understand how mental illness is affecting brain function. As we noted above, many mental illnesses are believed to be linked to the levels of neurotransmitter chemicals inside a person’s brain and body.
Why study the brain of a mentally ill person?
They want to learn about the chemical or structural changes that occur in the brain when someone has a mental illness. If scientists can determine what happens in the brain, they can use that knowledge to develop better treatments or find a cure. Figure 5 Scientists use a variety of imaging techniques to investigate brain structure and function.
Does mental illness have a biological basis?
As scientists continue to investigate the brains of people who have mental illnesses, they are learning that mental illness is associated with changes in the brain’s structure, chemistry, and function and that mental illness does indeed have a biological basis. | <urn:uuid:8f226202-237d-482e-92b8-f0c033a48b50> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 4,872 |
Sci Fi is one of my favs. I love just reading myself into a new time, new dimension, new planet. I would love to meet some of the great writers of sci fi and shake their hands. I wonder where their minds go to get away from it all.
Stephenson is one of the 2 best cyberpunk authors, one of the dozen best SF authors, and certainly one of the 100 best authors alive (how's that for random?) This may not be his best book, but is the most fun, and not to be missed. If you are new to Stephenson, promise yourself to give it 50 pages. If you do, you'll read everything he has written. I suggest reading his books in this order: Snow Crash Diamond Age Cryptonomicon … more
Science fiction differs from fantasy in that, within the context of the story, its imaginary elements are largely possible within scientifically established or scientifically postulated laws of nature (though some elements in a story might still be pure imaginative speculation). Exploring the consequences of such differences is the traditional purpose of science fiction, making it a "literature of ideas". Science fiction is largely based on writing entertainingly and rationally about alternate possibilities in settings that are contrary to known reality. | <urn:uuid:aac67ff2-925a-4143-abac-e5b481fc8574> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,229 |
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On 9/26/06, Chad Flynt <hoochster at sofnet.com> wrote:
> My apologies if this has been covered a million times. I was just
> curious what people were recommending for video on newer systems that
> have no AGP Support. I have lots of NVIDIA 5200's but all AGP. And
> pretty much anything you buy now is PCI Express. Or has like an NVIDIA
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> cards to use for xxmc support and such. And something with the newer
> decoders on the newer cards wasn't as good. But being as they don't
> make a 5200 in PCI Express, I was just curious to know what is the
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the FX5300 is a 5200 chipset on a PCIe board. I've got one. Mine
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hopefully that will solve my problems...
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Last Sunday it was golf balls, and this Sunday it’s jellybeans.
The theme is similar: how are we going to choose to spend our time on what’s important in our lives. You might call it JellyBean time.
This creative video reminded me that time on this earth is short, and if we don’t pay attention to the preciousness of each moment, our lives can easily be frittered away and wasted.
I noticed the comments on the video, and I was surprised that several people mentioned how depressing it was. But I found it inspirational because life has been full for me — and I hope for you — and there are still many jellybeans to go.
Enjoy the video and while you’re at it? Don’t wait until Easter. Find and enjoy your favorite jellybeans right now. You deserve them–especially the purple ones. Yum! | <urn:uuid:f399bbe9-f3fd-44b2-b042-a79610c3b204> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 786 |
Now, I’m not the best at techsliding, and when I say that I mean, I’ve never really done techsliding at all. BUT I did grow up skateboarding and powerslides are definitely common place. SO I decided to see how well the
/ Abec 11
Fernando Yuppie 62mm Powerslides
actually performed. At first I was actually confused because they are a slide wheel but they come with the tread grooved into them. I feel like they would be more effective with no tread from the get go.
Finishing the wheels up.
And then the fun begins! First few slides were rough but once I got the tread worn down the Fernando Yuppies were pretty fun!
Powersliding in a nice Alameda Ridge Driveway
Another slide up in the driveway!
Once you get these wheels worn in I can completely see why techsliding on them would be fun. I was skeptical at first because I can pretty much flat spot any wheel out there. Every wheel company out there claims that they have a “no flat spot” formula and the only wheels I haven’t ever been able to flat spot are Powell Bones
‘s and SPF
‘s. BUT The Anti Flat Spot 100a urethane formula that Abec 11 uses in these is turning out to surprise me. Im not quite sure how they did it because so many wheel companies like
, RIcta, OJ, have been out there forever making street wheels and yet Abec 11 was the ones who figured how to make a more durable wheel. I bet a bunch of skateboarding companies would be pretty bummed out to know that a longboarding company is making a wheel that kind of puts theirs to shame! Regardless, I am stoked because these wheels are going to be fun trying to wear down as much as possible.
Whats that sweet sticker on that car?
Turns out they are great for street skating too. There really would be no reason for them not to be! There was this little step nearby so I had to do a couple little stalls on it.
There was a little step nearby so I had to do some stalls on it. NosePick
Truthfully the shape is actually great for things other than just techsliding as well! I know these are things that the world of longboarding arent too concerned with, however, I do have faith that more and more people will embrace all sides of skating and pick up a skateboard here and there as well! The way the wheels cone in paired with how wide they are make them great for locking tricks in on ledges, coping, and whatnot. The ones I have set up on here are still 62mm but once I get them down to about 58mm I will definitely be mashing around some parks on them.
Me Checking the wear on the wheelsYup, these wheels are rad
So all in all I gotta say that Abec 11 / Sublime Fernando Yuppie 62mm Powerslides are definitely a worthy purchase! They slide great, they have a great shape, they are very affordable, and so far I have seen no sight of flat spotting. Whether you are into tech sliding, street skating, or just want some beefy wheels on your deck, these wheels are definitely a great choice! Good job Abec 11!!!! | <urn:uuid:64846500-5925-41d1-bdda-7b94cf1c0eb9> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 2,930 |
Essien opens up and heaps praise on £43 million Chelsea transfer target
Chelsea legend Michael Essien has heaped praise on Thomas Partey and admits he would have ‘loved’ to have got the chance to play alongside the midfielder
We know that we may need to prepare for next season as this year may be over, and that means that the club will need to get into that transfer kitty early in the summer and sign players that they believe, will make an impact in the side next season.
And the club have been linked with a move for Partey for many years now, and have once again showed a keen interest in a possible deal, as the 26-year-old has been in impressive form for the Spanish side .
Now, amid all the speculation, Former Chelsea midfielder Essien has not been surprised by the interest in Partey and sung his compatriot’s praises during an Instagram Live interview this week.
‘Thomas is such a good player. I’d have loved to play with him,’ Essien, now playing for Azerbaijani club Sabail, told South African reporter Carol Tshabalala.
‘He is a young and talented player making waves in Europe. He is one player I’d liked to play alongside but it will never happen.
‘It is their time at the Black Stars now so we have to support them and hopefully they can take it from where we left off.’
Partey has been impressive this season and being linked with a move for him is not surprise, especially as we are linked with pretty much every player in the world right now.
If he does go on to join Arsenal it will be a huge mistake as the move to us would be the right one to make, especially as we will have the team to go on and challenge for titles next season. | <urn:uuid:073e2900-557d-499c-bfec-fea036f11588> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,655 |
Hunt has made a good start on fixing this team, but I hate to say it, this is still a bit of a fixer-upper.
He has a lot of work to do to repair the Chiefs staff, relationship with his team's fan base and un-fornicating the roster issues.
From the "dream team" A.R brought into Philly, he obviously is able to convince FA's to come and big name FA to come to his teams. Hopefully his new staff can work some magic on the existing roster and get some of the "must haves" re-signed, and bring in some nice hole-fillers around the draft.
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If you can’t tell, I think a lot, maybe too much. I wish I could turn my brain off. Eighty percent of my thoughts are reflective. I think about good times, bad times, the future, the past, and the present. Sometimes all at the same time. LOL! Reflection is good if it’s constructive. I try not to dwell on how bad memories made me feel but ponder about what I could have done better in the situation. I find great pleasure in enjoying good memories, just like reading a great book. I even speak to myself when in deep thought. No, I’m not crazy, maybe a little weird. 🙂 Reflect! | <urn:uuid:e7549638-9a13-4e05-9e0c-570cf4edd6c6> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 578 |
A woman and her son are were shot at while driving along a street in Lemon Grove Tuesday night.
The two were driving in the 1600 block of Glencoe Drive just before 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to police.
As they passed a slower moving vehicle, the woman told police she heard a loud pop. The passenger side window of her vehicle was shattered.
Neither the mother nor her son were injured in the shooting.
Police investigated the incident and found a bullet inside the car.
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A process called methylation changes the expression of DNA. Chemical structures called methyl enzymes increase in response to stressful events and can silence genes from working properly. Evidence suggests early life stresses may have more impact on heritability than later life stresses.
DNA, which is the abbreviation for deoxyribonucleic acid, is the hereditary material in humans and nearly all organisms. The findings are in the early stages of reaching conclusive scientific certainty.
Duke University biochemists Dr. Robert Lefkowitz and Makoto Hara demonstrated that increasing amounts of stress can progressively damage DNA expression and increase the risk for developing cancer and turning hair gray.
In a December 27, 2013 article for the website, www.ClearYourStress.com, Karl McDonald cited additional evidence that chronic stress is the culprit, causing psychological and physiological distress that triggers a drop in a key tumor suppression antigen, called p53.
A more recent study was reported last month by the New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services. The research was conducted by a team of scientists at Johns Hopkins University, led by Richard Lee, Ph.D.
They found that high levels of corticosteroids, which are released into the blood by severe stress, are associated with changes in brain functions which influence our behaviors, and changes in the DNA methylation of the human genome site, Fkbp5. In other words, stress can change brain chemistry and behavior, and the genetic information passed along to offspring.
Corticosteroid levels are a good indication of exposure to stress: the higher the cortisol, the greater the stress. See the Farm and Ranch Life column (PTSD: A Survival Mechanism Gone Awry) released on June 16, 2012 for additional information about how the human body responds to stress.
Many environmental toxins are known to produce changes in behavior and DNA expression. For example, habitual heavy alcohol ingestion, which is toxic, not only creates a craving for more of the substance and eventually dulls brain functions, but it also increases the likelihood that offspring of the alcohol abuser will develop alcohol addiction.
While exposures to environmental toxins are widely suspected as an increasing cause of death, the new information accumulating about stress opens a further area for scientific exploration: how stress changes brain chemistry and our genetic material. A new field, behavioral epigenetics, examines how our experiences affect our genetic expression.
It is not fully known how DNA changes, even though the research about methylation offers promising direction. It is clear that almost all organic life forms have adaptive capacities and that these capacities can contribute to survival or extinction.
Humans are one of the most complex life forms. We have accrued enormous adaptations over time.
All of us are subjected to stress. Adaptations to stress that contribute to survival can become part of our heritable genetic material, as well as adaptations that detract from survival over multiple generations.
If we didn’t have the capacity to incorporate beneficial DNA changes that contribute to survival, humans would have disappeared as a species long ago.
Since stress is a normal part of life, and we can adapt, why worry about managing stress? The answer is that chronic stress and severe acute stress, such as a nonfatal but life-threatening event, lessen our capacity to survive.
I write the Farm and Ranch Life articles to help us manage ourselves positively to survive and thrive. It is important for agricultural producers to understand available scientific research that helps us figure out how we work and what we can do to enhance our survival.
We need to know what steps to take to reduce exposures to environmental toxins. We can improve our knowledge about beneficial methods of reducing the body chemicals associated with fright and stress—adrenalin and cortisol.
Okay, I know this week’s article is pretty technical, but it is foundational to knowing why I try to make behavioral health more understandable to those who engage in the wonderfully life-enhancing activities of growing food and fiber, some of our most basic necessities for life.
Over the next few months I will say more about what we can do to manage ourselves and our choices. This column is about improving our lives as agricultural producers.
I will tackle difficult topics, such as what is known about various threats to agriculturalists’ behavioral health and physical well-being. I will draw on research findings and personal observations.
I have several bright behavioral health and epigenetics scientists who have promised to help me with topics that push the borders of my expertise.
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Jada Pinkett Smith's Red Table Talk Delves Into How to Navigate Relationships amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Jada Pinkett Smith is tackling relationship triggers during a self-quarantine in this week's Red Table Talk on Facebook Watch
In a PEOPLE exclusive look at Wednesday’s episode, the actress and co-host shared the table with motivational vlogger Jay Shetty and Dr. Ramani Durvasula alongside the show’s co-hosts: daughter, Willow Smith, and mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris.
The table answered a fan question about living with a partner during self-quarantine, that asked, “I love my wife, but I need some alone time during this quarantine. How can I tell her that?”
Shetty said asking for space was all about communication.
“If you’re just seeking more space in your relationship I think one of the bigger mistakes we often make is that we express what we want but we don’t explain why we want it,” he said. “So if you just go up to your partner and say, ‘I want space’ or ‘I need space,’ they don’t know why you want it and so now they’re confused, now they’re filling in the text of going, ‘Oh maybe he or she doesn’t like me.’”
Shetty continued, “Whereas if you explain why you want what you want then someone has the opportunity to say, ‘Oh I get that, I wanted it too.’ Because often you find that both of you wanted the space.”
Pinkett Smith agreed, saying, “I think that’s true because if you say to somebody, ‘I need space,’ sometimes that’s a trigger for one step towards divorce. And it doesn’t necessarily mean that. It just means, ‘Hey I need two hours, please.'”
Red Table Talk airs Wednesdays on Facebook Watch at 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET.
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“Take Sciences. The commerce and humanities streams are only for failures” These are the words of the parents of a typical middle class home in India. So the aspiring architects are forced to become engineers and those who dream of becoming actors are forced to become doctors.
Now, why do parents and the society around us think sciences is the only stream meant for “intelligent” students? They think that only doctors and engineers can earn good money and others struggle to even find jobs. This is a mentality that does not allow India to produce good artists,entrepreneurs and architects.Obviously there is a reason that no Indian film has won an oscar yet. Nor has any Indian won Nobel Prize for literature since Rabindranath Tagore.
I am going to quote an example here which shows that how the society decides what will a child do in the future. I have a friend who was a budding cricket player. Now the society filled all sorts of things in this kid’s mind that sportspersons can’t be successful in India. Now that the society has scared him, my friend has chosen to take Sciences. Though I do agree that there is indeed some corruption in the sports arena in India, but nobody can stop the best players to show their talent and compete internationally. If you’re one of the best in your field, no one can stop you from earning recognition worldwide.But the typical Indian society simply does not understand this fact. What I want to tell them is that there are engineers who are driving taxis and there are doctors who are unemployed and there are freelancers earning millions.So choosing a certain stream doesn’t ensure success. It is your passion and drive that can ensure that you become successful.
So when I announced that I was going to take up Commerce stream, my friends were shocked! They think that those who get good grades can’t take up commerce or humanities stream and vice-versa.The people around them have shaped their opinions in such a way that they have started thinking that one stream is better than the other.This then creates a vicious cycle as such children will grow up to tell their kids the same thing. Another stereotype prevalent in the society is that boys can’t take up humanities.In this era of modernity, such thinking is still present in the society. We talk about how men and women are equal, then why do we as a society think in such a way! It is an important issue to ponder upon
Another opinion of the elders around us is that parents should decide their children’s future. According to them, parents should choose their children’s careers. They think that children are supposedly not mature enough to decide for themselves. I tell such people, maturity does not only depend on age . Moreover, myriad of times parents do not know what is their ward’s passion. So how can they decide for their child. Parents should understand that its their child’s life and not their own. I am not saying that they should not guide their children but what I am saying is that they should not force their children to accept their opinion.
So to all those students who still have to decide their stream, don’t succumb under the pressure of the society and do what you like.Don’t care about the comments of negative and stereotypical people around you. Don’t stop the society from preventing you from doing what you like. Just believe in yourself and do whatever your want to but put your heart into your work. You may end up being the boss of the most intelligent kids in your school.
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Close to 40 years after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its landmark ruling in San Antonio Independent School District v. Rodriguez, the decision's implications are still a central topic of debate among educators, scholars, lawmakers and members of school communities across the U.S.
Low-income parents in a Texas school district, which was not as well funded as neighboring affluent districts, filed the lawsuit in 1968 alleging that this inequity violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution's 14th Amendment. They argued the state's system — under which public schools rely on local property taxes as a source of revenue — meant poorer districts would inherently be disadvantaged. As a result, they said, the state's public education finance system violated the Equal Protection Clause and was unconstitutional.
The court thought otherwise. In a narrow 5-4 ruling, it found that the Texas education funding formula resembled those of some other states and did not systematically put poorer communities at a disadvantage. In coming to this conclusion, the court held the view that in the Constitution, there is no fundamental right to an education.
Since the 1972 ruling, the debate has remained very much alive, and almost all states have seen some kind of educational equity lawsuit. In 2016, Michigan schoolchildren argued in a federal lawsuit that a lack of state investment in Detroit schools obstructed their right to literacy — a pillar of education that some say is a federal right, but that others – including the district judge who dismissed the case — don't think is the case.
In addition, Rhode Island is currently facing a lawsuit filed by public school students and their parents who argue the students' 14th Amendment rights have been violated. Because the state does not include civics or citizenship education in its curriculum framework, the plaintiffs say students aren't prepared for citizenship or to exercise civic duties — tools they say are needed to exercise one's constitutional rights.
Four law experts recently debated during an event in Washington, D.C., whether there should be a federal right to free and equal public education. The panelists were:
- Derek Black, law professor at the University of South Carolina School of Law
- Earl Maltz, distinguished law professor at Rutgers University Law School
- Kimberly Robinson, visiting professor at the University of Virginia Law School and law professor at the University of Richmond School of Law
- Ilya Shapiro, director of the Cato Institute's Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies
During the debate, the scholars voiced their thoughts on the Rodriguez decision, whether a federal right to education should exist and how it might be enforced. Below are some of their comments.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The following responses have been edited for brevity and clarity.
KIMBERLY ROBINSON: The court, in Rodriguez, relied on the laboratory of the states to address inequality and spending in educational opportunity. The court was clear that there needed to be greater equality in opportunity, and there needed to be school funding reform, but it said that the states should be the ones to address that. Almost 50 years later, we've had some improvement ... however, the laboratory of the states has largely been ineffective in ensuring that all children have equal access to an excellent education. The states have not provided for equitable funding.
So, we have a situation where the laboratory of the states has failed to address the needs of many communities, as well as our nation, and we need to have a federal remedy to address that. The federal government is the sole level of government that can address interstate disparities. The greatest disparities are between states, and only the federal government has the capacity, the ability and the interest to address those.
One of the goals of a federal right to education would be to ensure that we have citizens who are prepared to engage in democracy. But I think part of what the nation needs is a discussion [on] what each child should be entitled to, but then we have to make a national commitment to provide it. Right now, what we provide is the more privileged sections of our society get an excellent education, and everyone else gets the remnants of state and local budgets. And that is something that I think must change.
There are several avenues through which we could recognize a right [to education]. It could be enforced in the courts, [or] it could be something that was enacted in statute. But the point is that there are multiple ways to get there.
What a federal right to education could do is set a floor of educational opportunity below which states cannot go. It's not that it's a federal takeover ... but it is saying that you cannot continue to provide an inferior education to disadvantaged communities, to communities of color and to limited English proficiency students. And that's something that's consistent with the tenets of our democracy and is critical to the success of our economy.
DEREK BLACK: As we look for solutions to our opportunity gaps and our achievement gaps, a federal right to education should be one of those things on the table.
From the beginning, public education has been bound up in the very idea of our democracy. You can see this in our very first foundational ideas, and when those ideas were put to paper. You can see our national commitment to public education. Our nation has failed to reach the goals of education far too many times. [And] looking at 40 years of school funding data, no doubt about it: School funding matters in student outcomes.
Regardless of whether there's a federal constitutional right, Congress is complicit in its failure to spend to address our national interest, and it's been complicit for quite some time in that respect.
ILYA SHAPIRO: How can there be a federal right to education when the Constitution doesn't give the federal government any power to regulate or legislate in this area? Article I, Section 8 enumerates all the powers Congress gets, plus the Necessary and Proper Clause, and education is simply not one of them.
When we talk about constitutional rights, in no way do we generally or normally think about positive rights; that is, the things that the government is supposed to give you, rather than the liberty and rights that the government protects. If we establish a federal right to education, what about things that seem even more important than education, [like] food, healthcare, shelter [and] clothing? So, it really opens up a Pandora's box.
The best solutions are provided for by federalism. Education policy generally ... has failed a large part of the American population. But bad policy does not somehow create new constitutional rights.
It could be that states need to change radically — I'd argue they should — how they maintain public education. I think a lot of educators are hamstrung by regulations, both from the state and especially from the unconstitutional federal Department of Education. You free them up — whether through charter schools [or] other innovations — and that's really what's going to release the better policy.
The reason why we have so much gridlock and toxicity in our current politics is because all major decisions and all major areas of policy are pushed up to Washington. And for a large, pluralistic society with different values and priorities, that's the exact wrong way to do it.
EARL MALTZ: You could look at the world and say that it's inequitable compared to what they spend in Mississippi to what they spend in [affluent] Montgomery County, Maryland. And one could imagine that ... maybe the federal government could give block grants to school districts that are underfunded.
But then the devil is in the details. The problem is once the federal government starts to have detailed rules about how the money's going to be spent, where the money's going to be spent, the conditions under which it's going to be spent, then we create problems, because schools are not able to adapt to local conditions.
Sometimes, different areas simply have different values. And you can talk in general terms about excellence, but there's a variety of different values, in addition to this concept of the laboratories of democracy. But there's also the idea that different places have different values, and they should have some say in how their education reflects those values.
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Saccharum munja, known as munja (Hindi: मुंज) is a grass found in arid areas and along river banks in India. it belongs to the family Gramineae. It grows up to 2 meters (7 feet) in height. Its white flowers are of ornamental value.
Saccharum munja is used as a raw material for thatching roofs. It is used for making baskets. The plant has medicinal value. Its fibre is used for making ropes. Saccharum munja, a perennial wild grass, is one of the ecologically successful native colonizer of abandoned mines. It forms pure patches on rocky habitats with skeletal soils. It forms extensive root network that binds the soil/pebbles and forms tall thick clumps with high biomass tufts. It is used by low income locals for making ropes, hand fans, baskets, brooms, mat, hut and shields for crop protection. Saccharum munja is a choice species for vegetation and stabilization of erosion-prone rugged slopes and their conversion into biologically productive sites of high socio-economic values. Sharma M, Rau N, Mishra V, Sharma RS (2005) Species. 43:22
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From the show:
From stage to screen, two-time Olivier Award winner Derren Brown has mesmerized millions worldwide with his unique brand of mind reading, persuasion, and psychological illusion. Now, for the first time ever, this U.K. phenomenon and Netflix star brings his talents to Broadway.
After a sold-out, critically acclaimed run off-Broadway at the Atlantic Theater Company, Derren Brown: Secret returns with a spellbinding experience that dares us — in the most jaw-dropping way — to take a closer look at the stories and beliefs that guide our lives. Behold a theatrical event of the mind in this “thrilling spectacle of psychological magic” (Entertainment Weekly). Performances begin September 6 at the Cort Theatre.
See it if you like mentalist shows. it is interesting and tricks are impressive.
Don't see it if it is slow. Most of the tricks I had already seen on TV. Still impressive how it happens but not really fresh to me.
See it if You enjoy magic or mind reading and looking for something different on Broadway.
Don't see it if You are expecting a traditional magic show. This deals more with mind reading and audience interaction.
See it if You enjoy magic-one of the best, most entertaining I’ve ever seen. Not just illusions, his storytelling woven between tricks is impressive!
Don't see it if You don’t like magic/illusion shows. No matter how mind blowing he might be (and he really is!) if you’re not into it don’t bother.
See it if u want to be dazzled by a smart, witty, charming mentalist who has conceived a clever, captivating audience-participatory divertissement.
Don't see it if ur a cynic loathe to sit back & enjoy the seemingly inexplicable happenings; u hope for the Vegas theatrics of Copperfield, Blaine, et al.
See it if for the clever often improvised commentary that brings a large audience into an intimate experience & Brown's astonishing abilities
Don't see it if you expect a play. No plot! But an amusing evening of curiosities.
See it if Old-School (not for The Vegas Strip) Brit illusionist/mentalist with more than magic on his mind. Immersive for his willing-prey subjects.
Don't see it if Best consumed with conjured innocent eyes if you can. Ones where all things are possible. If not, the 2.5 hrs will feel interminable.
Also Bahnahnah. "Don't take your head off!"
See it if mentalist routines beautifully constructed; Brown low-key & funny, interacts well w audience
Don't see it if feats performed in 2nd act so perfect/symmetrical that illusion of the supernatural/sense of wonder is blunted; some patter is anodyne
See it if You want a funny, interesting. Sometime leave you with HOW did he do that. Fast pace show with audience involved in.
Don't see it if If you want music, and dancing.
Also It was a great show and a lot of HOW moments.
See it if Derren Brown has a good stage presence, but as it went on I couldn't believe how much talking there was and not much actually happening.
Don't see it if SLOW. Takes too long to perform these mind reading tricks. Not that interesting and payoff is not that great.
See it if you like to see a great show with a masterful mentalist. Derren has a smooth and very entertaining style. Audience gets involved.
Don't see it if you don't like shows with mentalists even for entertainment value.
See it if You want to see a Las Vegas style magic show right here in the Big Apple
Don't see it if You are expecting this to be a play with a plot. There’s no story it’s just 2 1/2 hours of mind reading
See it if you like magic.I don't usually, but this show was delightful.I resent that it is in a Bway theatre, but it is fun, clever & hard to forget
Don't see it if you expect to be able to figure out how he does it.He is just too good!!
See it if You like medium like performances and incredible magical feasts. If you like participatory one man shows. If you enjoy being amazed.
Don't see it if If you are not into magic or surprising magical acts. If you prefer traditional shows.
See it if 🤯 Mind blown! Perhaps there's way more of our thoughts and behaviors that are controlled externally than we would like to admit!
Don't see it if About 8 sets to the "magic" show. No linear plot, but some personal anecdotes. Skeptics might find it hard to explain how he does it all...
See it if Just one word to describe this show, AMAZING. Derren Brown refers to himself as a mentalist. Whatever label he uses, the show is brilliant
Don't see it if If you don't like seeing a mentalist show, then you should skip this show.
See it if you want to be amazed & find yourself repeating, "How did he do that?" People were certainly entertained by the feats and his personality.
Don't see it if you're not a fan of psychic powers and mental feats. I'll admit it--this kind of show (magic, illusion, mind games) has always intrigued me.
See it if You enjoy somewhat old-school mentalism (guessing your thoughts, some hypnosis)
Don't see it if You want magic, this is pure mentalism.
See it if you want a solid if fairly unsurprising magic/psychic/illusionist show. I enjoyed it more than I expected to, but I also saw right through
Don't see it if a couple of the bits. But ultimately it was an enjoyable night out. Don't go if you're expecting anything more than a magic show. There's
Also no deeper message to be found.
See it if I’m a sceptic and I liked it. Derren Brown is a mentalist. He reads people and shares information about them. He was amazing.
Don't see it if Lots and lots of audience participation. No plot. Two distinct parts. Great buildup in second half to a very fun finish.
See it if You like magic, mentalism, and excellent stagemanship. You're curious about psychology or "psychic" manipulation.
Don't see it if Incredibly long, repetitive bits; copious audience interaction; or unexplained mysteries bug you. It's a bit preachy.
See it if you like magic, but don't expect too much. Brown is very good with the audience & occasionally does something surprising.
Don't see it if You are expecting lots of mind-blowing magic.
See it if you want to see some of the best magic and showmanship that has been on a Broadway stage in a while. I now believe Derren can read minds.
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Planar geometric figures bounded by straight lines are called polygons. If a polygon has four sides of equal length, it is known as a square. Dividing a square into eight equal parts may sound confusing at first, but the process is a simple one and can actually be done in multiple ways. Start with Step 1 to learn more.
Method 1 of 3:
Dividing a Square into Eight Equal Triangles
1Draw your square. Draw a square with four equal sides. You can use a ruler to measure each side equally. If you are working off a square that your teacher gave you, you can skip this step.
- It is helpful to draw this square in pencil in case you make a mistake and need to start over.
2Find the center of the square. To find the center, lightly draw a diagonal line from the left upper corner of the square to the opposite lower right corner (it helps to use a ruler and pencil to do this). Draw another diagonal line from the upper right corner to the opposite lower left corner. Both diagonal lines should interest at one point. This point is the center of the square that will be the key to dividing all the sides of your square equally.
- Notice that you have already created four triangles.
3Divide the square by drawing lines through the midsection. Draw a vertical (meaning from top to bottom) line crossing the midsection (or the center) of the square. Next, draw a horizontal (meaning side to side) line through the midsection. Doing this should divide the square into 8 equal triangles.
- If you want to, you can go over all of the lines you have made with a ruler and pen, so that the lines stand out against the paper.
Method 2 of 3:
Dividing a Square into Eight Equal Rectangles
1Prepare your square. Try to make sure that the sides are all equal. Using a ruler can help you to do this. You might also want to consider drawing the eight parts in pencil so that you can erase if you make a mistake.
2Figure out the center of the top and bottom side of the square. In order to break up the square into equal rectangles, you will need to find the center of the top and bottom sides of the square. To do this, measure the halfway point of each side of the square and make a little mark where the center of each side is.
- For example, if you have a square where each side of the square is 4 inches (10.2 cm), the halfway point will be 2 inches (5.1 cm). Start at the top left corner and measure along the length of the top side of the square. When you get to two inches, make a mark with your pencil. Do this for the bottom side of the square, starting at the bottom left corner.
3Make a vertical line in the center of the square. Once you have made your marks along the sides of the square, draw a straight line from the mark on the top side of the square to the mark on the bottom side of the square. This will create a vertical (top to bottom) line through the center of the square.
- When you draw this vertical line, you will cut your square into two equal rectangles.
4Find the midsection of both of the rectangles. Now that you have two rectangles, you will need to find both of their midsections (or centers). This is the same process as what you just did to find the centers of the top and bottom sides of the square.
- For example, if you started out with a square that had 4-inch sides, you now have two rectangles that have 2-inch top and bottom sides. Measure the halfway point of the top of each rectangle (you should measure in 1 inch because half of 2 inches is 1 inch). Make a mark 1 inch (2.5 cm) in. Do the same for the bottom.
5Draw vertical lines connecting the marks you made at the top and bottom of each rectangle. Now that you have found the centers of the top and bottom sides of each rectangle, draw a vertical line through the center of each rectangle. This will effectively give you four equal rectangles.
6Repeat this process to create eight equal rectangles. Find the centers of the tops and bottoms of each of the four rectangles you have created. To continue with our example 4 by 4 square:
- Each rectangle should have a top and bottom that are both one inch long. That means the center of each rectangle will be ½ inch in from the top corner of each rectangle and the bottom corner of each rectangle. Make a mark in the center of the top and bottom sides of each rectangle.
7Draw vertical lines to make your eight equal rectangles. Now that you have made marks that show where the center of each top and bottom side of each rectangle are, you can connect the marks in each rectangle. Again, using a ruler is the best way to do this. When you are finished connecting each top mark to each bottom mark, you should have eight equal rectangles.Advertisement
Method 3 of 3:
Dividing a Square Into Rectangles Using ∆l
1Examine the square that you need to divide. Make sure it is actually a square: it should have four sides of equal length, with adjacent sides that are mutually perpendicular to one another.
- As an example, say you have a square with sides measuring 4m.
2Calculate ∆l. Before you can divide the square evenly, you need to find ∆l – the length that will divide a side of the square into four equal parts. To do that, divide the length by 4.
- In the example above, you would divide 4m by 4 to get 1m.
3Divide the square into four equal rectangles. Once you know what the length of your segments should be, draw three vertical lines in regular increments of that length. You will now have four equal rectangles.
- In the example above, you would draw three vertical lines, spaced 1m apart.
4Draw a horizontal line through the middle of the square. Because all the sides of a square are equal, you know how to divide all sides equally. Once you have four rectangles, you can simply draw one horizontal line through the center of the square, dividing it into eight equal rectangles.
- In the example above, you would draw a horizontal line from the 2m mark of the left side to the 2m mark of the right side to get eight equal rectangles.
- Always work in pencil so that you can erase if you make a mistake.
- Use a ruler to get the most precise equal parts possible.
- Splitting a square into parts is a common application in 3d computer graphics.
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August 19, 2010
Patriots Work Offensive Balancing Act To Perfection
BY: Bob George/BosSports.net
ATLANTA -- Six passes. Then six rushes. Touchdown. Unlike what you might have thought you saw in South Africa last month, this really was beautiful football.
Playing most of the first half, the first Patriot units clearly dominated the same crew from the Atlanta Falcons, a team which the Patriots practiced with all week long like they did last week at home against New Orleans. A sultry week in the suburb of Flowery Branch featuring hot and humid practices once again produced a good looking product in the end. Bill Belichick may want to make this a weekly habit if the games go as well as they do if you get to practice against the team you are playing.
The Patriot offense mixed it up really well in the first half, with Wes Welker making a richly satisfying appearance probably the most memorable moment of the evening. Welker had two catches for 20 yards and got blasted on another throw, but he came out of the game unscathed and seemingly ready for game action when the season begins next month. On defense, some nice coverage from rookie Devin McCourty and an interception by Jonathan Willhite helped to propel the Patriots to a 14-3 lead at intermission. In the end, the Patriots prevailed 28-10 after the scrubs played the second half.
Tom Brady looked in midseason form all game long, after hurting his finger last week and looking okay at times and off kilter at others. Brady was 10 of 12 passing for 85 yards and a touchdown, but his direction of the offense in general was really fun to watch and analyze, even though it was against a defense which has a bad reputation for not being able to get off the field on third down.
The first Patriot offensive series will be talked about all throughout the rest of August. It began with a holding penalty on Stephen Neal, then the next six plays were passes. Welker caught his two for 20 yards, then got blasted by Chris Owens on a quick hitch in the left flat on the next play. Sammy Morris caught a screen pass in the right flat for three yards, then Kevin Faulk took a toss in the right flat and broke away for eleven yards and a first down.
56 yards away from the end zone, the Patriots went to the ground game and ripped off six straight runs. Fred Taylor ran five of them, peeling off runs of three, eight, four and four yards before Morris gained ten yards while lined up at fullback. On first and ten at the Falcon 28, Taylor took a handoff and headed off left tackle. Thanks to Alge Crumpler's seal block and a missed tackle by Sean Weatherspoon, Taylor ran to the house and the Patriots led, 7-3.
Following a three and out on their next drive, the Patriots once again went the distance. The Patriots were able to withstand a sack and two runs for losses by Taylor, and even a missed field goal attempt by the normally perfect Stephen Gostkowski thanks to a Falcon defense which gave up long gains to Randy Moss and rookie tight end Aaron Hernandez.
The Falcons had the Patriots stopped at the Falcon 24, and Gostkowski lined up to try a 41-yard field goal. He pushed the kick wide right, but Chevis Jackson was called for roughing the kicker. All Jackson did was lightly nudge Gostkowski's plant leg and the Patriot kicker might have been nominated for an Oscar with the flopdown. But the Patriots got the ball back, and three plays later Brady found Hernandez from four yards out for the score despite good coverage from Weatherspoon on the play.
Defensively the Patriots gave up some short gains underneath, but nothing too dramatic or impactive. Former BC quarterback Matt Ryan did lead the Falcons on a field goal drive on their opening possession, finding Tony Gonzalez, Justin Peelle and Michael Turner in zone seams for nice gains. But the Falcons got no closer than the Patriot 28, and Matt Bryant was able to boot a 46-yard field goal to give Atlanta an early 3-0 lead.
What stopped this drive was good coverage from the Patriot secondary and a nice pass rush. Marques Murrell forced a Ryan overthrow with a blitz on first down from the Patriot 34, then on third down Ryan was flushed out of the pocket and had to throw the ball away. McCourty helped stall the second drive, making a great play on Roddy White to force a three-and-out.
Tight ends had a great night for the Patriots. Both Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski hauled in touchdown passes on the evening, Gronkowski's coming in the fourth quarter as he corralled a 24-yard scoring toss from Brian Hoyer. Hernandez and Gronkowski each led the Patriots with four catches each, a sign that perhaps the winds of change are blowing through the Patriot offense.
And winds may be blowing in the offensive backfield as well. Both rushing touchdowns were from 20 yards out or longer. Taylor and Morris combined for 106 yards rushing between them, with Morris averaging 8.5 yards per carry. If Taylor and Morris can both stay healthy, they certainly will take a lot of pressure off of Laurence Maroney, who did not play Thursday night. Both running backs found nice big holes to run through, though the Falcon defense might not be a true indication of this offensive line's run blocking ability.
The Patriots return home next week to take on the St. Louis Rams, who went 1-15 last year and got top draft pick Sam Bradford for their ineptitude. The third preseason game is usually the dress rehearsal for the regular season, so it will be interesting to see what Belichick decides to work on in that game. They will be going up against a Rams team that on paper is far weaker than either the Falcons or the Saints. Regulars play longer in the third preseason week, but still don't like showing off too much of what they plan to do in the regular season.
So what will Belichick do? He might want to continue to work on the running game. He may want to keep working on blitz packages and see what they really have in Murrell. He may want to get his rookie tight ends more throws to see how they handle being held while catching the ball, among other things. He may want to keep working McCourty out at cornerback more than putting him in kickoff return duty.
What Belichick may have wanted was a little stiffer competition than St. Louis. They have nowhere to go but up under second year head coach Steve Spagnuolo. But the Patriots handled all levels of the Falcon depth chart with relative ease this week. The Patriots may not be ready to run the table in 2007, but after two preseason games, so far, so good.
Hmmm. Six passes and then six runs. Surely there's some stat geek out there who has no life other than to answer questions like "Has that ever happened before?"
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The characters depicted in Giorgio Vasari’s “Christ Carrying the Cross” are familiar, depicted countless times by innumerable artists.
Perhaps more intriguing aren’t the people who appear in the circa-1555 painting, but rather those surrounding its history — a cast including Vasari himself, Michelangelo, a Benedictine monk, a beautiful young widow, a Kansas City art conservator and even a notorious New York criminal.
“Giorgio Vasari and Court Culture in Late Renaissance Italy,” an exhibit opening Saturday at Kansas University’s Spencer Museum of Art, highlights the small-but-significant painting’s recently cinched true identity and rejoins it with some of its influencing forces.
“It recognizes that the art wasn’t created in a vacuum,” says Crystal Hall, a KU assistant professor of Italian whose specialty is Renaissance and early modern Italian literature, which also makes an appearance in the exhibit. “It wasn’t isolated from the rest of the cultural events and cultural artifacts from the period.”
“Christ Carrying the Cross” is the star of the show, which runs through Dec. 9 at the museum. The Spencer purchased the 17-by-23-inch painting in 1953 and has displayed it for years, but it never took a lead role until KU associate professor of art history Sally Cornelison proposed the exhibit, which she curated with the Spencer’s European and American art curator, Susan Earle.
“The painting revealed itself to be so much more interesting and complicated than I ever guessed,” Cornelison says.
The master’s hand
The painting’s ownership is documented back to 1580, though “Christ Carrying the Cross” was attributed to the workshop of Vasari rather than the master himself.
Over the years, some scholars have disputed that.
A year and a half ago, Cornelison delved into researching the painting herself. She traveled to Italy, studied works created by Vasari, his workshop and other artists who influenced him, read books Vasari wrote, consulted other experts and researched the painting’s chain of ownership.
“Is this really Vasari?” she would muse. “It was the one thing that would keep me up in the middle of the night.”
In January, an expert at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Mo., completed a restoration of the painting. Working mostly nights and weekends over the course of six months, senior conservator of paintings Scott Heffley stripped away old, yellowed varnish to reveal nuances that solidified Cornelison’s theory.
“There’s really no doubt that it’s Vasari,” she says.
The Spencer’s painting is a small copy of an altarpiece a Roman noblewoman commissioned Vasari to paint.
Ersilia Cortese was a popular character in the papal court, often praised in poetry and other art forms, Hall says. Widowed at 23, she was young, beautiful, wealthy and connected to the pope (her late husband’s uncle became Pope Julius III).
Cortese is thought to have commissioned Vasari’s altarpiece for a chapel in her home, but she never claimed the finished work. The noblewoman left Rome under “shadowy” circumstances, Hall says. Outside research suggests Cortese had an affair with a Cardinal, or that a dispute prompted the sitting pope to destroy her family’s fortune and exile her from Rome.
The altarpiece has been lost, Cornelison says. But, fortunately, Vasari created the copy for his friend, Vincenzo Borghini, a Benedictine monk and art lover who helped develop decorative schemes for some of Vasari’s work.
“Christ Carrying the Cross” remained in Borghini’s collection — along with “The Conversion of St. Paul,” another small painting by one of Vasari’s contemporaries — until his death in 1580.
“Christ Carrying the Cross” and “The Conversion of St. Paul” would remain side by side for the next 373 years.
The paintings stayed in Italy until 1902, when a wealthy New York couple bought the pair at auction for their personal art collection. In 1930, they were purchased by New Yorker Sam Schepps, who dabbled in antiques but was better known for organized crime. Schepps, Cornelison says, was accused of being involved in a murder, convicted of forgery and eventually died in prison.
In 1953, KU bought “Christ Carrying the Cross” at auction — but not “The Conversion of St. Paul,” separating the paintings for the first time.
“KU could only afford to buy one,” Cornelison says.
Vasari, sometimes called the first art historian, is arguably better known for his writing than his painting, Cornelison says.
He penned the often-referenced “Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects,” a compilation of artists’ biographies that was among the first of its kind.
Some of Vasari’s favorite artists to mimic are mentioned in the book, including Raphael and Albrecht Dürer. He was also particularly enamored with Michelangelo and wrote a separate biography about him.
Both volumes happen to be among the rare early modern Italian books owned by KU’s Spencer Research Library.
In addition to original artworks by Dürer and representations of works by Raphael and Michelangelo, 13 of the Spencer Research Library’s books will be on display in “Giorgio Vasari and Court Culture in Late Renaissance Italy.”
Hall and Cornelison are excited about that.
“They’re not languishing up there with just me going to look at them,” Cornelison says. “People are going to see these literary treasures that we have, as well.”
The exhibit also brings “Christ Carrying the Cross” and “The Conversion of St. Paul” together again after almost 60 years apart.
In addition to loaned works from the Nelson-Atkins and New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, the exhibit will feature “The Conversion of St. Paul” on loan from Bob Jones University, which purchased it when KU purchased “Christ Carrying the Cross.”
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does Don Jaime say he didn't disclose the truth to the police?
2. What was the stab made by?
3. What does Don Jaime feel when he thinks about his dead friends?
4. Who is the first person to arrive after the attackers flee?
5. What is the first thing Don Jaime does when Dona Adela enters the room?
Short Essay Questions
1. Summarize this section?
2. Why does Don Jaime ask the night watchman to send for a doctor?
3. What can Don Jaime understand from the file?
4. What stops Don Jaime from feeling afraid?
5. What dangers does Don Jaime find in Carceles' residence?
6. In what way is Don Jaime already deeply involved in the murder case?
7. What is Campilo's opinion of Don Jaime and the way he has acted?
8. How do Don Jaime's feelings about Dona Adela change when he sees her dead body?
9. What danger is Don Jaime now in?
10. What decision does Don Jaime make when he finds Carceles gone?
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Why does Dona Adela kill Don Luis? What has happened in her life for her to become such a cold person? How does the author slowly unfold her as this cold, vindictive character? what meaning does her character bring to the story?
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Rural development and True People’s Economic development in Spain
Spain is an important country in the European Union and the Mediterranean region. It has a population of over 47 million people, making it the fifth-largest country in Europe. Spain is also a member of the United Nations, NATO, and the European Union. Spanish culture is highly influenced by Latin American and Iberian cultures.
Economic development in Spain has been a challenge for a number of years. The country’s industries have been struggling to keep up with competition from countries such as China, India, and Brazil. Additionally, there is a limited supply of land and skilled labor in Spain. Rural development has been an important part of Spanish economic development strategies over the past several years.
Rural development in Spain refers to efforts made by the government to improve conditions in rural areas. These efforts include providing access to education, healthcare, and employment opportunities. In addition, rural development strategies often involve developing infrastructure such as roads and bridges.
Overall, rural development in Spain has had mixed results. While some villages have seen improvements in terms of access to resources and services, others have not fared as well. Overall, rural development remains an important part of Spanish economic development strategies
Rural development in Spain
Rural development and economic development in Spain are intertwined, with many rural communities benefiting from increased business activity and investment. Municipalities that have invested in rural areas have seen significant increases in population, tax revenue, and employment. Rural areas also provide a range of services that are not available in larger towns or cities, such as health care and education.
Municipalities have been working to improve the economy and quality of life in rural areas by providing infrastructure improvements, such as broadband internet access, schools, and hospitals. In addition, they have focused on developing local businesses and creating jobs. Municipalities are also working to increase agricultural production by providing funding for research programs and by investing in new farming technologies.
Overall, rural development is helping to improve the economy in Spain and is contributing to increased population growth and tax revenue.
Economic development in Spain
In recent years, Spain has made a concerted effort to increase economic development in rural communities. This has been done in an effort to create jobs and stimulate the economy, while also improving quality of life for the people living in rural areas.
Economic development in rural areas can be divided into three main categories: job creation, infrastructure development, and financial investment.
Job creation is a critical component of economic development in rural areas. By creating jobs, businesses can stimulate the local economy and help to improve the quality of life for residents. In addition, by providing opportunities for residents to earn a living, they are more likely to invest in their community and support its growth.
Infrastructure development is another important factor in promoting economic growth in rural areas. This includes investments in roads, bridges, and other infrastructure that will make it easier for businesses to operate and access resources. It also includes initiatives like broadband internet access which will help to promote entrepreneurship and innovation.
Financial investment is also critical in promoting economic development in rural areas. This includes investments in businesses and infrastructure that will create jobs and drive economic growth. It also includes initiatives like renewable energy projects which will reduce dependence on fossil fuels and promote environmental responsibility.
Rural Economic Growth and Economic development in Spain
Spain has seen a significant period of rural economic growth over the past few years, as the country makes strides in reversing its ailing economy. According to the European Commission, Spain’s GDP per capita is expected to reach €27,000 by 2020. Currently, the agricultural and food industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in Spain, while tourism has also seen a rise in popularity due to its many historical sites.
The aim of this blog is to provide readers with an overview of Spain’s rural economic growth and how it relates to their national economy. Additionally, we will explore some of the ways that Spain is attempting to promote economic development in rural areas through various initiatives such as investment and support for small businesses.
Rural Development in Spain
Spain has been a land of rural development for centuries. The country’s agricultural sector accounts for a significant share of its GDP and employs a large number of people. As the country has industrialized, it has also developed its rural economy.
Rural development in Spain is based on three principles: the territorial dimension, the economic dimension, and the social dimension. The territorial dimension refers to the need to develop rural areas to create more jobs and improve quality of life in these areas. The economic dimension focuses on creating an environment that supports private enterprise and promotes innovation, while also improving access to credit and resources. The social dimension includes initiatives aimed at reducing poverty and promoting social cohesion.
The government of Spain has played an important role in promoting rural development by investing in infrastructure and developing policies that support private enterprise. In addition, the government has worked to reduce poverty in rural areas by providing support to businesses that create jobs in these areas.
Economic Growth and Development in Spain
Economic growth and development in Spain has been mixed over the past few decades. In spite of this, the country has seen an increase in GDP per capita, as well as an increase in total employment. Additionally, there is evidence that the growth in the Spanish economy is benefiting all socioeconomic groups. Nevertheless, there are still a number of challenges facing Spain with regards to economic development, including a lack of infrastructure and skilled workforce, as well as a high level of indebtedness.
One key area where Spain has seen a lot of success is in terms of increasing exports. Over the last few years, exports have risen by 6%, which has helped to increase GDP by 0.7%. This is especially impressive given that exports have fallen by 3% in other euro zone countries. In addition to increasing exports, Spain has also done a good job increasing its investment levels. Between 2007 and 2013, total investment rose by 53%. This has helped to support job growth and increase GDP even more.
Despite these successes, there are still some areas where Spain needs to improve. For example, the country has a lack of critical infrastructure such as airports and ports. Additionally, there is a shortage of skilled workforce, which is hampering the
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Every City with a Temple: Religion in Ancient Mesopotamia
Every city had a temple complex clearly visible from afar for its ziggurat.
By Dr. Joshua J. Mark
Professor of Philosophy
Mesopotamian religion was central to the people’s lives. Humans were created as co-laborers with their gods to hold off the forces of chaos and to keep the world running smoothly. As in ancient Egypt, the gods were honored daily for providing humanity with life and sustenance, and people were expected to give back through works that honored the gods.
It was understood that, in the beginning, the world was undifferentiated chaos and that order was established by the gods. The gods had separated the sky from the earth, the land from the water, saltwater from freshwater, plants from animals, and this order needed to be maintained. As the gods had many different responsibilities, humans were created to help them in the operation of the world. The meaning of life, therefore, was to live in accordance with this understanding, and so one’s daily life would be a form of worship.
Every city had a temple complex clearly visible from afar for its ziggurat, the monumental architecture most closely associated with Mesopotamia, which was usually topped by a temple or shrine, elevating the officiant closer to the gods. The gods were understood as inhabiting their own realm but also living in the temple, in the statues created in their images in every city. This belief was already firmly in place by the time of the Uruk Period (4100-2900 BCE) and developed fully during the Early Dynastic Period (2900-2334 BCE).
Although Mesopotamian religion changed in focus and the names of the deities over the centuries, the central understanding of the relation between humanity and the gods did not. As late as c. 650 CE, the people of Mesopotamia still adhered to the belief that they were the gods’ coworkers who assisted in the maintenance of order. This paradigm only changed after 651 CE with the invasion of the Muslim Arabs and the new monotheistic religious model of Islam.
Mesopotamian Creation Myth
According to the Babylonian creation myth, the Enuma Elish, (meaning ‘When on High’) life began after an epic struggle between the elder gods and the younger. In the beginning, there was only water swirling in chaos and undifferentiated between fresh and bitter. These waters separated into two distinct principles: the male principle, Apsu, which was freshwater, and the female principle, Tiamat, saltwater. From the union of these two principles, all the other gods came into being.
These younger gods were so loud in their daily concourse with each other that they came to annoy the elders, especially Apsu, and, on the advice of his Vizier, he decided to kill them. Tiamat, however, was shocked at Apsu’s plot and warned one of her sons, Ea, the god of wisdom and intelligence. With the help of his brothers and sisters, Ea put Apsu to sleep and then killed him. Out of the corpse of Apsu, Ea created the earth and built his home; though, in later myths ‘the Apsu’ came to mean the watery home of the gods or the realm of the god Enki.
Tiamat, upset now over Apsu’s death, raised the forces of chaos to destroy her children herself. Ea and his siblings fought against Tiamat and her allies, her champion, Quingu, the forces of chaos, and Tiamat’s creatures, without success until, from among them, rose the great storm god Marduk. Marduk swore he would defeat Tiamat if the gods would proclaim him their king. This agreed to, he entered into battle with Tiamat, killed her, and from her body, he created the sky. He then continued on with the act of creation to make human beings from the remains of Quingu as helpmates to the gods.
According to scholar D. Brendan Nagle:
Despite the gods’ apparent victory, there was no guarantee that the forces of chaos might not recover their strength and overturn the orderly creation of the gods. Gods and humans alike were involved in the perpetual struggle to restrain the powers of chaos, and they each had their own role to play in this dramatic battle. The responsibility of the dwellers of Mesopotamian cities was to provide the gods with everything they needed to run the world. (11)
Temples, Gods, and Worship
The gods, in turn, took care of their human helpers in every aspect of their lives. From the most serious concerns of praying for continued health and prosperity to the simplest, the lives of the Mesopotamians revolved around their gods and so, naturally, the homes of the gods on earth: the temples. People did not attend regular worship services; the veneration of the gods was the business of the clergy. People prayed to and honored the gods at personal shrines, offered sacrifices at the temple, and gathered for festivals in the courtyard of the temple complex but did not enter the temple for any kind of service. Priests interceded for the people with the gods and delivered divine messages for the community.
Every city had at its center the temple of the patron deity of that city honored through the construction of a ziggurat. Eridu (founded c. 5400 BCE), home of the god Enki, was regarded as the first city in the world where the gods established order, but there were many sacred sites and centers. Among the most famous holy cities was Nippur where the god Enlil legitimized the rule of kings and presided over pacts. So important a center was Nippur that it survived, intact, into the Christian and then the Muslim periods and continued, until 800 CE, as an important religious center for those new faiths.
Among the most popular gods of the Mesopotamian Pantheon (which numbers over 3,600 deities) were:
- Anu – the Sumerian sky god
- Assur/Ashur – supreme god of the Assyrians
- Enlil – Sumerian lord of the air, Anu’s son, king of the gods
- Enki – Sumerian god of wisdom
- Ereshkigal – Sumerian goddess of the underworld
- Gula – Sumerian goddess of health and healing
- Inanna – Sumerian goddess of love, fertility, and war; later known as Ishtar
- Marduk – Babylonian king of the gods
- Nabu – Babylonian god of writing, Marduk’s son
- Nanna – Sumerian god of the moon
- Nanshe – Sumerian goddess of social justice
- Nergal – Sumerian god of war
- Ninhursag – Sumerian Mother Goddess
- Ninkasi – Sumerian goddess of beer and brewing
- Nisaba – Sumerian goddess of writing and accounts
- Utu-Shamash – Sumerian god of the sun
Among these were the Seven Divine Powers, the oldest Sumerian deities:
The patron god or goddess of a city had the largest temple, but there were smaller temples and shrines to other gods throughout any urban center. The god of a particular temple was thought to literally inhabit that building and most temples were designed with three rooms, all heavily ornamented, the innermost being the room of the god or goddess where that deity resided in the form of his or her statue. Every day the priests of the temple were required to tend to the needs of the god. According to Nagle:
Daily, to the sound of music, hymns, and prayers, the god was washed, clothed, perfumed, fed and entertained by minstrels and dancers. In clouds of incense, meals of bread, cakes, fruit and honey were set before the deity, along with offerings of beer, wine and water … On feast days the statues of the deities were taken in solemn procession through the courtyard [and] the streets of the city accompanied by singing and dancing. (12)
The gods of every city were offered this same respect and, it was believed, they needed to make the rounds of the city at least once a year in the same way a good ruler would ride out from his palace to inspect his territory regularly.
The gods could even visit each other on occasion as in the case of the god Nabu whose statue was carried once a year from Borsippa to Babylon to visit his father Marduk. Marduk, himself, was honored greatly in this same way at the New Year Festival in Babylon when his statue was carried out of the temple, through the city, and to a special little house outside the city walls where he could relax and enjoy some different scenery. Throughout this procession, the people would chant the Enuma Elish in honor of Marduk’s great victory over the forces of chaos.
The Mesopotamians not only revered their gods but also the souls of those who had gone on to the underworld. The Mesopotamian paradise (known as Dilmun to the Sumerians) was the land of the immortal gods and was not given the same sort of attention the underworld received. The Mesopotamian underworld (Kurnugia, Irkalla, or Allatu) where the souls of departed humans went, was a dark and dreary land from which no one ever returned, but even so, a spirit who had not been honored properly in burial could still find ways to slip out and inflict misery on the living.
As the dead were often buried under or near the home, each house had a small shrine to the dead inside (sometimes a chapel built onto the existing homes of the more affluent, as seen at Ur) where daily sacrifices of food and drink were made to the spirits of the departed. Should one fail in one’s duties to the dead, one could expect to be haunted, and ghosts in ancient Mesopotamia were understood as a fact of life like any other. If, however, one had done one’s duty to the departed and honored the gods and others in the community, but still suffered some unfortunate fate or string of bad luck, a necromancer was consulted to see if one had unknowingly offended the spirits of the dead in some way.
The famous Babylonian poem Ludlul bēl nēmeqi of c. 1700 BCE (known as “the Sumerian Job” owing to its similarity to the biblical Book of Job) makes mention of this when the speaker, Tabu-Utul-Bel (known in Sumerian as Laluralim) in questioning the cause of his suffering, says how he consulted the necromancer, “but he opened not my understanding.” Like the Book of Job, the Ludlul bēl nēmeqi asks why bad things happen to good people, and, in Laluralim’s case, asserts that he did nothing to offend fellow man, gods, or spirits to merit the misfortune he is suffering.
Divination was another important aspect of Mesopotamian religion and was developed to a high degree. A clay model of a sheep’s liver, found at Mari, indicates in great detail how a diviner was to go about interpreting the messages found in that organ. To the Mesopotamians, divination was a scientific method of interpreting and understanding the messages from the gods in earthly contexts. If a certain type of bird acted in an unusual way, it could mean one thing, while if it acted in another, the gods were saying something different.
A man suffering from certain symptoms would be diagnosed by a diviner in one way while a woman with those same symptoms in another, depending on how the diviner read the signs presented. The great rulers of the land had their own special diviners (as later kings and generals would have their personal doctors), while the less affluent had to rely on the care provided by the local diviner.
Influence of Mesopotamian Myths
The people of Mesopotamia relied on their gods for every aspect of their lives, from calling on Kulla, the god of bricks, to help in the laying of the foundation of a house, to petitioning the goddess Lama for protection, and so developed many tales concerning these deities. The myths, legends, hymns, prayers, and poems surrounding the Mesopotamian gods and their interaction with the people introduced many of the plots, symbols, and characters which modern-day readers are acquainted with, including:
- the story of the fall of man (The Myth of Adapa),
- the tale of the Great Flood (The Atrahasis, Eridu Genesis, Gilgamesh),
- the tree of life (Inanna and the Hulappu Tree),
- the tale of a wise man/prophet taken up to heaven (The Myth of Etana),
- the story of creation (The Enuma Elish),
- the quest for immortality (The Epic of Gilgamesh),
- the dying and reviving god figure (a deity who dies or goes into the underworld and returns to life or the surface of the world to in some way benefit the people) who is famously depicted through Inanna’s Descent to the Underworld.
These tales, among many others, became the basis for later myths in the regions the Mesopotamians traded and interacted with, most notably the land of Canaan (Phoenicia), whose people, in time, would produce the narratives which now comprise the scriptures known as the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.
Mesopotamian religion is understood as among the oldest in the world. The belief system of the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 7000 to c. 600 BCE) is possibly older, but, as their script has not yet been deciphered, this is unclear. The understanding of the meaning of life as maintaining order in accordance with the divine also informed ancient Egyptian religion, but the claim that Mesopotamian beliefs influenced Egyptian religious concepts has been challenged and continues to be debated.
As noted, the religious beliefs and practices of Mesopotamia continued for thousands of years, its central understanding unchanged, even with the rise of monotheistic Zoroastrianism after c. 550 BCE, until the advent of Islam in the region. Monotheistic Islam, like Judaism and Christianity, removed the gods from the world of humanity and set a single, all-powerful deity high in the heavens. As there was no longer a reason to continue the care and upkeep of the statues and temples of the gods of Mesopotamia, they fell into ruin as the old faith was slowly abandoned.
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Gene – Corning, NY
Snap-Shots: This time out, I remembered to snap a few photos… Above, meet Gene. I stumbled into Gene at a coffee shop in Corning, NY. After greeting each other over the sound of the sleigh bells hung above the door, I took a couple of steps, stopped, turned and walked back to where he sat by the entrance. He looked out the window, content and seemingly relaxed behind a scowl, and then turned his attention to me quizzically.
“Can I take your picture,” I asked.
“Why?” he replied, locking into a stare.
“I like your hat.” It was a half-truth. He had such an intense, concentrated look on his face, that his eyes seemed to see beyond the here-and-now, right through me and down over the road to forever. That glare situated under his horned hat reminded me of the American Bison I saw out West. It was a strange situation, and I was compelled. Capturing his photograph became important.
“You don’t have to smile…”
“I’m not going to.” And with that, he laughed.
Rochester is a great city for the Arts. Music, painting, sculpture, and performance… The first thing I wanted to do when I reached Rochester was to head downtown and visit Bernunzio Uptown Music. Located on the same block as the Eastman School of Music, Bernunzio’s offers a wide and diverse selection of instruments for the refined, the educated and for the collector. Well, I ain’t much of any of those, but John, the owner, tells me I have good taste. I suspect he’s the one with the good taste, and that I could throw a dart in the dark there and pin down a quality guitar.
I sat with a 1948 Gibson JS and immediately desired it. I picked and strummed it for an hour. The sound was rich, full and balanced. It was as though the wood sang, more than I played. The guys in the back-room shop had brought the action down and walked the line between playability and resonance. The sound was so natural, it seemed other-worldly. And where the guitar seemed, the price-tag was. At $6,500, I tempered my desire with as much care and deliberation as the Bernunzio luthier had tempered the wonderfully worn and comfortable fret-board.
But even the price on the ol’ Gibson JS was no match for Rev. Gary Davis’ Gibson GB-1 banjitar. John set the price for this “rare model and incredible piece of American history” at $25,000. If I had 7 or 8 extras of my car, I might be able to make a trade… I don’t. I had to hop in the one car I have and head out empty-handed, richer for the experience.
After a great night in Rochester and another in Montour Falls, I headed out to Angelica, NY for an unamplified set at the Black-Eyed Susan Acoustic Cafe. This is how I like to play, and the intimacy of the room satisfied. The space reverberated with pleasant timbre. When in a room like this, it’s easy to “play” with the room; I can adjust the levels simply by raising my vocals, lowering the sound of the guitar, and bringing the two of the them into complimentary pitches. No need for a soundboard… This is a room the performer can feel out. What a delight. In rooms such as these, each song has a life of its own and the energy the listeners provide fuels the performance. It’s a moving symbiosis. I forgot to sit for a meal, but I can testify that the smell of the food heightened my senses and tantalized.
Red Carpet Treatment
After the set, proprietors Don, Karen and their friend Jim and I sat for a couple hours of conversation over some cheese and wine. Simply put, these are great people, and they’re doing great things out there in Angelica, a couple of which I promised I wouldn’t divulge. I don’t want to be the jinx… But what they are doing, and it’s immediately clear, is providing the folks in and around Angelica a great spot for a meal and music. I can’t thank them enough for their hospitality and their kindness. I hope to be back in their company this upcoming summer.
After Hours Crowd, Black-Eyed Susan Acoustic Cafe, Angelica, NY
The Holiday Reason: I’ve had a great year, and have you folks to thank for it. Many (very many) of you folks have supported me at shows, shared my songs with your friends and families and hosted me in your homes and venues. I want to offer up some generosity and hand out free downloads of Greenhorn to the first five folks who reply to this email, or click on the Greenhorn CD image below (if you’re replying to this email, make sure you mention “Greenhorn Download” in the subject line).
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From the Low Down: I’m off to Rhode Island, the Ocean State. I’ll be joining Daphne Lee Martin and Sandy Allen (members of the estimable and thoroughly entertaining Raise the Rent based in New London, CT) for a fun night of song and craft beers. Join us at Perks and Corks, in Westerly, RI. Music starts at 8:00 p.m. on Thurday, December 29th. No Cover. Tell your friends…
I’m also excited to announce that I’ll be playing the part of the Court Jester at the 2012 WEXT Exit Dome. It’s the fifth year that WEXT has put together a benefit concert featuring acts from the Albany, NY area. Guitar slinging and sound guru, John Rice will join me for the night. EXT promotes local music with both sincerity and fervor, and I am indebted to their constant support. Get your Exit Dome 5 tickets through a donation to WEXT by clicking here. It all goes down on Saturday, January 28th, with doors at 7:00 p.m. Here’s the line-up:
- - Sgt. Dunbar & The Hobo Banned
– MaryLeigh & The Fauves
– The City Never Sleeps
– Mother Judge
– and more!
Lastly, John Rice and Courtney Blackwell and I will team up for what’s beginning to look like a New Year’s Day tradition. We’ll head out to Shelburne Falls, MA to play around for a couple of hours at one of my favorite spots, Mocha Maya’s. After the set, we’ll head over to Memorial Hall to catch Redbird, a collective effort from some of our favorite songwriters. There’s lots of gigs coming up, and stay tuned for some Palatypus gigs to be announced. Check the show listing below for dates and details. I hope to celebrate a new year with you folks soon.
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WW2 German army re-enactment group at Levisham Station.
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flory (4848) 2007-10-20 7:18
hm,interesting one,Colin..like we back in time for few moments..and you hidden;)for me is clear your image,even the war is not a game.maybe it is,for the power..hm.
bagpuss (234) 2007-12-05 15:04
Interesting subject but I dont know if I agree with grown men dressing up in Nazi paraphernalia and masquerading as a living history group (questionable motovation) but thats no fault of yours ,for I know there's lot of living history groups who are a very good educational tools . | <urn:uuid:0bf4c9bb-3e57-4743-8578-78a12357d451> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 619 |
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- The union environment ministry has now made it easier for thermal power plants to change the source of coal from imported to domestic without seeking an amendment in environment clearance – a process that sometimes takes months.
- The decision is in line with the central government’s push for increasing the country’s coal production and says it will encourage thermal power plants to use domestic instead of imported coal.
- However, environmental experts working on the issue of pollution from such power plants, note that this is only going to increase the toxic emissions from these plants and add to the unutilised fly ash problem that India has.
The Indian government wants to ramp up the country’s coal production and consumption. In line with this goal, the union environment ministry has now made it easier for thermal power plants to change the source of coal from imported to domestic – a procedure that so far involved seeking an amendment in the environment clearance that such plants already had.
In an order on November 11, the Prakash Javadekar-led Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) noted that “in order to simplify the procedure for change in coal source and encourage thermal power plants to use domestic coal” it has decided that “all the thermal power plants (including captive power plants) having environment clearance can change the coal source from imported to domestic, domestic to domestic and domestic to imported) including lignite.” The ministry said that this change can be done directly through “e-auctions, short term linkage/long term linkage/other linkage options of the ministry of coal or any organisation recognised for allotting coal linkages without seeking the amendment in EC.”
As per the environment impact assessment notification 2006, prior environment clearance (EC) is mandatory for projects like thermal power plants, mines etc. At present, when an EC is granted to thermal power plants, it is based on a “specific coal source such as specific coal mine (domestic coal), or imported coal or blend of imported coal and domestic coal.” And whenever there is a case of change of fuel source, an amendment in EC is required as per the norms.
The environment ministry said it has been receiving several proposals regarding the change in coal source, change in domestic coal due to change in fuel linkages/auctions, and switching from imported coal to domestic coal. The MoEFCC explained that this process sometimes could take 3 months to one year resulting in project proponents approaching them for “granting amendment in EC each time there is change in coal source.”
India wants to increase its domestic coal production and cut down imports
The MoEFCC’s decision is in line with the central government’s recent policy announcements and decisions that are aimed at increasing the country’s coal production.
According to Union Minister of Coal Pralhad Joshi, the coal production by Coal India Limited (CIL) during 2019-20 was 602.15 MT while the import was 248.54 MT. The government is targeting annual domestic coal production of 1,000 MT and emphasis on increasing domestic coal production.
In line with that policy, the central government recently auctioned dozens of new coal mines across the country. For enhancing the coal production, the CIL has also taken steps such as identifying 15 greenfield coal projects with a capacity of about 160 MT to be operated by Mine Developer cum Operator mode.
In April 2020, the union power ministry also encouraged all the power generating companies using imported coal (part or full) to switch over to domestic coal to the extent possible. It had set up a mechanism to deal with difficulties faced by the power companies in obtaining required quantity and quality of domestic coal including logistic bottlenecks. The process of approaching MoEFCC’s expert panels, processing the recommendation of those panels and the subsequent granting an amendment to the EC again takes 2-3 months.
Thus, in order to “simplify the procedure for change in coal source and encourage thermal power plants to use domestic coal,” the ministry said it took this decision.
“All the thermal power plants (including captive power plants) having environment clearance can change the coal source (from imported to domestic, domestic to domestic and domestic to imported) including lignite, directly through e-auctions, short term linkage/long term linkage/other linkage options of ministry of coal or any organisation recognised for allotting coal linkages without seeking the amendment in EC,” said the MoEFCC’s November 11 order.
This transition aimed at becoming less dependent on coal imports doesn’t bode well for the communities living in and around areas where coal is mined, transported from or those where thermal power plants are installed as they suffer from its ill effects. The impact on the environment including high levels of pollution in coal-rich areas like Korba and Singrauli is an example of what could happen to areas that witness this transition.
Air and water pollution load will increase
The ministry explained in the latest order that various environmental impacts due to change in coal source, increase in ash quantity and its management, increased emissions and impacts of transportation have already been addressed and adequate mitigation measures have been stipulated by their various orders over the last five years.
However, the claim is disputed by environmental experts who note that the environment ministry has failed in both controlling emissions from thermal power plants and ensuring full utilisation of fly ash generated from them. With an increase in usage of domestic coal – which has high ash content and results in more pollution due to its poor quality – both the problems are only going to increase and become problematic for the local environment and communities.
- Ministry has also relaxed rules for transporting coal through trucks until railway sidings are developed. Photo by Shivsh0336/Wikimedia Commons.
In fact, over the last one year, several cases have been recorded where ash ponds were breached killing several people and severely polluting land and water.
Nandikesh Sivalingam, who is the Director of the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), a think-tank working on clean energy issues, said, while the ministry claims that various environmental impacts have already been addressed and mitigation measures have been stipulated by the ministry, in reality, what they continue to do is to dilute their own mitigation measures.
“The recent dilution of NOx standards from 300 to 450 is one among many dilutions that they have already done or proposed to do in the future, i.e, the claim of ‘already been addressed’ and ‘mitigation measures have been stipulated’ is just on paper and not in reality,” Sivalingam told Mongabay-India.
Environment ministry claims enough protection taken to control pollution
The MoEFCC office order clarifies that the permission to not seek the amendment in the EC will be “subject to” certain conditions.
For instance, details regarding “change in source (location of the source, proposed quantity, distance from the power plant and mode of transportation), quality (ash, sulphur, moisture content and calorific value) shall be informed to the ministry and its concerned regional office.” The order said that the quantity of coal transported from each source along with the mode of transportation shall be submitted as part of the EC compliance report.
On emissions, the order said that “applicable flue gas emissions standards for particulate matter, sulphur dioxide, oxides of nitrogen and mercury shall be complied in line” with the MoEFCC’s 2015 order which mandated strict emission norms for thermal power plants by December 2017. However, the implementation of that order is yet to be achieved as thermal power plants have received an extension till 2022 to adopt the norms. Also, the progress of implementation and its compliance shall be submitted as part of the compliance report.
“Even after giving a five-year extension over the already agreed two-year deadline for the implementation of air pollution emissions and water consumption standards for coal power plants, the MoEFCC is unable to get most of the power plants in the country to comply with the deadline but is happy to amend to rules for the very same non-complying industries to relax the requirement for change in coal source,” Sivalingam rued.
Environmental lawyer Rahul Choudhary also said that when domestic coal will be used it will lead to more pollution from thermal power plants as India’s coal quality is poor.
“Now, when the ministry has failed for years to ensure compliance of their own order related to regulating pollution from thermal power plants, how will they ensure when thermal power plants will just need to inform them about coal content. Who will ensure that they don’t end up increasing the pollution load?” Choudhary said.
The November 11 environment ministry order also stresses on ash content in the coal and coal transportation. It noted that as far as possible, “coal transportation shall be done by rail/conveyor or other eco-friendly modes” but said, “road transportation is allowed with tarpaulin-covered trucks till the railway conveyor belt infrastructure is made available.” The order said a progress report (physical and financial) of rail connectivity from nearest railway siding or conveyor connectivity to the power plant shall be submitted to them in the EC compliance report.
On the issue of fly ash, the MoEFCC said the project proponents may approach them “seeking permission to use an emergency ash pond with cogent reasons, if any.” The ministry specified that “details regarding monthly generation, utilisation and disposal of flyash including bottom ash shall be submitted” to them at regular intervals.
Choudhary explained that “an increase in use of Indian coal will lead to more ash content which is another order that the environment ministry has repeatedly failed at.”
“When the ministry is allowing a change from imported to domestic coal, they are not asking to maintain the same ash and sulphate content in domestic coal. Moreover, tonnes of fly ash from thermal power plants is lying unutilised and adding to the pollution load of water bodies. This will only add to that problem. This order only eases the rules for the industry without ensuring any improvement for the environment or decrease in pollution,” said Choudhary.
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James Vencil Shramek, age 83, of Fairfax, died Monday, July 23, 2018.
Mr. Shramek was a native of Fairfax, and a son of Vencil and Annie Mae Wilson Shramek. James was retired from the Savannah River Site and also from Scotsman Ice Machines. He was a member of Fairfax First Baptist Church. James enjoyed hunting and playing golf.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Fairfax First Baptist Church with Reverend David Janaro officiating. Interment will follow in Fairfax Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service at the church.
Family members include two daughters, Susan S. Hudson (Tanis) and Kim S. Doll; six grandchildren, Laurel Hudson, Jessica Hudson, Mallory Hudson, Hanna Doll, Sidney Doll and Jacob Doll; three great-grandchildren, James, Connor, and Elizabeth; one brother, Neal Shramek (Dedie); one sister, Elizabeth S. Loadholt; one uncle, Hughie Wilson and serveral nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Fairfax First Baptist Church, Drawer 820 Fairfax, SC 29827.
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"Doing Jewish" in NYC: A Round-Up of Summer Possibilities
Unlike many New Yorkers, I don't ride "the jitney" to the Hamptons, crowd the Long Island Railroad in pursuit of the beach, or head over bridges and through tunnels to lakes, mountains, or "the country." Generally, I'm content to stay in New York City's concrete jungle during the dog days of August.
Although the sidewalks are steamy, there's always room to walk, and, more often than not, my destinations are uncrowded and cool. Within minutes of my arrival, I've cooled off so much that sometimes I even need a sweater. Recently, on two different occasions, I found myself in places where I could "do Jewish" -- or at least "see Jewish."
- At the Jewish Museum, outfitted with an easy-to-operate audio guide, I took a leisurely stroll through Mel Bochner: Strong Language, which runs through September 21. As a neat-nick (but by no means an art aficionada), I thoroughly enjoyed his tidy, orderly, and brightly-colored words as art. As a writer, I appreciated the words themselves and the way they devolved as the artist progressed through the work - proper and polite in the upper left-hand corner, and, reading from left to right, top to bottom, totally vulgar, inappropriate, and downright nasty (and, in some cases, anti-Semitic) in the bottom right-hand corner. Among my favorite works in the exhibit was Yiddishism, a list of shtetl-speak nouns, some of which have made their way into English. Like many of his word lists, Yiddishism, ends with a comma, inviting viewers to continue what he began. Taking him up on that invitation, I would add these words to Bochner's kvetcher, nudnick, and pisher: shmegegge, shmendrick, and schmuck, Your turn. What words would you add to the list?
- "I Live. Send Help." is running at the New-York Historical Society through September 21. The exhibit chronicles the history of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, a foremost humanitarian organization that provides aid in times of need to people - Jews and non-Jews - throughout the world. A neatly arranged array of photographs, documents, objects, and videos tells the century-long story of "the Joint," which was created in 1914 by New Yorkers Jacob Schiff and Henry Morgenthau Sr. in response to the needs of Jews in Europe and Palestine at the beginning of World War I. Among JDC's many accomplishments was its role as a founding partner of the United Jewish Appeal in 1939, and its tireless efforts to resettle Jews following World War II, which resulted in the closing of most displaced persons camps by 1952. From Ethiopia to Sarajevo and from the Philippines to Tunisia, Argentina, India, and the Ukraine, the work of the JDC continues, providing supplies, support, and comfort to those affected by war, violence, hunger, natural disasters, and other harsh realities of our world.
Here are a few other places to "do Jewish" in New York City this summer:
- Should August's weather make an outdoor stroll feasible, I'd love to take a walking tour of Williamsburg Brooklyn's Hasidic community led by Frieda Vizel, a fallen-away Hasid who has embraced 21st century life.
- The Tenement Museum offers guided tours of the tenement's apartments - and insights into the lives of the people who occupied them - at 97 Orchard Street, a building that dates back to 1863.
- At the Museum at Eldridge Street, visitors can see the extraordinary and meticulous restoration of the 1887 Eldridge Street Synagogue, the first building in America built by Ashkenazi Jews specifically as a synagogue, and today listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum's interactive exhibits dovetail well with those of the Tenement Museum, telling the story of the neighborhood's many immigrant communities during the 19th and 20th centuries.
- Nu? What kind of post would this be if I didn't offer at least a few restaurant options? Dating back to 1888, Katz's Deli, site of the "I'll-have-what-she's-having" scene in When Harry Met Sally, is a New York institution that offers tremendous portions of traditional deli from pastrami and corned beef to knishes, kishka, and kugel. A carnivore's paradise, Sammy's Roumanian Steakhouse offers similarly sized portions of home-style steak, veal, and liver, along with sides that include kasha varnishkes, latkes, and mashed potatoes with greeven (fried chicken fat and onions) and schmaltz (chicken fat). Even if you overdo it, leave a little room for an egg cream for dessert! Looking for just a nosh? Check out Yonah Schimmel Knish Bakery or Moishe's Bake Shop. If you'd rather do Chinese, Golden Unicorn offers terrific dim sum, and if you're in the mood to do Italian, Pellegrino's Ristorante is, according to Zagat's, one of Little Italy's finest.
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The reason why a 12-year-old girl hanged herself remains a mystery, an inquest has heard.
Rachel had been playing with her sister before the tragedy
Rachel Dennis told her five-year-old sister: "Tell Mummy I love her" before she hanged herself from a banister at home in Holyhead, Anglesey.
Coroner Dewi Pritchard-Jones said at the Llangefni hearing that there was insufficient evidence whether it was suicide or accident.
He recorded a narrative verdict stating that Rachel hanged herself.
"It doesn't say accident and definitely not suicide, it's a factual statement," he said.
Mr Pritchard-Jones said there must be doubt about whether a child of 12 really intended to kill herself.
The inquest was told the sole witness to the tragedy was Rachel's five-year-old sister Chloe, with whom she had been playing in her brother's bedroom.
At the time Rachel's stepfather Michael Jobson had been dozing downstairs on a settee, while his wife Christine was at work.
Det Con Dana McConnell said Chloe had told her: "We were just playing games in my brother's bedroom and she said: 'Tell Mummy I love her' - and just did it."
She had tied the scarf around her neck and then the banister on the stairs.
Chloe said she had got scissors from a fruit bowl and tried to cut the scarf, said Det Cons McConnell.
The five-year-old then said: "I was going to tell my dad but I was too scared. Then I asked my dad if I could play one of my games on his computer."
She also told the police woman: "My dad didn't see anything, he was just on the couch sleeping."
'Laughing and smiling'
Mr Jobson, said in evidence that Rachel had been looking forward to visiting her aunt's in Nottingham the next day.
After lunch the girls had been playing happily upstairs and he had dozed off on the couch and then his wife returned from work.
"I went to the kitchen to switch the kettle on," he said. "Then Chloe said to Christine 'Rachel is not moving'."
He dashed upstairs to lift Rachel up and dialled 999. They tried to revive her without success.
Mrs Jobson told the coroner there had been no "feelings of unhappiness or morbid thoughts" expressed by Rachel, who was a pupils at Friars school in Bangor.
"She was always laughing and smiling," she added.
Aspects of a school report had been a bit disappointing, but she said she had told Rachel not to worry and they would work harder in the coming term.
It appeared that Rachel had quite deliberately put the scarf around her neck, he said.
But added: "However, Rachel was only 12 years old.
"Is it possible for a child of that age to have an absolute clear intention to cause her own death? They may change their minds two minutes later.
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As the calendar turns from October to November, we have yet another exciting month of English Premier League games to enjoy.
With several clashes between top-five teams and some sizzling London rivalries on tap, you certainly don’t want to miss out on the action. Check out ExpressVPN’s round-up of the month’s best games:
Watch Manchester City vs. Middlesbrough
When: Saturday, November 5th. 8:00 am Eastern Time
Where: Ethiad Stadium
Who: Manchester City vs. Middlesbrough
ExpressVPN Score Prediction – Man City 3:0 Middlesbrough
The last time ExpressVPN checked in with Man City, they were on top of the league table, winners of six consecutive games, and looked downright unstoppable. Fast forward one month, and the only thing keeping City ahead of Arsenal and Liverpool is goal difference.
The good news? The Sky Blues will host a struggling Middlesbrough squad at the Etihad on November 5th. The Smoggies aren’t exactly world beaters, with seven points in nine games and a dismal minus-four goal difference.
With home-field advantage and a whole lot of pent up frustration from October, you can just about hear Sergio Agüero licking his lips. The only question is: how ugly will the massacre get?
Stream the North London derby
When: Sunday, November 6th. 4:00 am Eastern Time
Where: Emirates Stadium
Who: Arsenal vs. Tottenham Hotspur
ExpressVPN Score Prediction – Arsenal 1:2 Spurs
Perhaps the most exciting match this November is a clash between two top-five teams, as the currently unbeaten Spurs invade the Emirates for another chapter of the passionate North London derby.
Despite missing Harry Kane due to injury, Tottenham has soldiered on and remain the only side in the league without a defeat. Arsenal have the firepower to score against anyone, but their defense can just as easily concede goals at inopportune moments.
With Kane back up front and Toby Alderweireld returning to the back four, expect a healthy Spurs squad to capture a statement win at the Emirates and vault themselves into the top four.
Watch Manchester United vs. Arsenal
When: Saturday, November 19th. 4:30 am Eastern Time
Where: Old Trafford
Who: Manchester United vs. Arsenal
ExpressVPN Score Prediction – Man United 3:2 Arsenal
As of this writing, Manchester United are seventh in the league while Arsenal sit in second place. Coming into the season, you may have expected the reverse given the history of the two managers involved. Instead, Arsene Wenger has his Gunners within striking distance of the top spot, while José Mourinho’s Red Devils have been frustratingly inconsistent.
This game will reveal who’s a contender and who’s a pretender. While Arsenal have performed better this season, Mourinho simply has Wenger’s number in head-to-head clashes. This one should be a shootout, but look for United to ride their home-field advantage for a nail-biting win.
Stream Chelsea vs. Tottenham Hotspur
When: Sunday, November 26th. 9:30 am Eastern Time
Where: Stamford Bridge
Who: Chelsea vs. Tottenham Hotspur
ExpressVPN Score Prediction – Chelsea 3:1 Spurs
Wrapping up November is another bitter London rivalry between top-ten sides. Chelsea-Tottenham may not have the history of the North London derby or the intensity of Arsenal-Chelsea, but there’s certainly no love lost between these two clubs.
Look forward to another exciting clash as Chelsea seek to continue their dominance after a sensational 4:0 win against Manchester United last weekend. As good as Spurs are, they will be coming off a tiring run of games against West Ham (Nov 19th) and Monaco (Nov 22nd). And against a Blues side that is well-rested and ready to continue their run to the top, that’s a recipe for disaster.
ExpressVPN expects Eden Hazard and Diego Costa to find the back of the net in the first half. Heung-Min Son will pull the visitors within one, but a late effort from Willian will send the visitors away with their first defeat of the season.
Share your predictions here!
That’s ExpressVPN’s forecast for the top games this November!
What do you think? Can you predict better? Why not prove it by sharing your score projections in the comments below, tuning into the games, and coming back to say “I told you so!”
A short interference from Johnny 5:
Wait, wait, wait. Another month and another Manchester United victory assumed by Caleb. What a surprise! How are those predictions working out for you so far, Caleb?
I take up your challenge, and I most certainly will be saying “I told you so!” Let’s get those Red Devil tinted spectacles off and put some real predictions down.
Here’s what will actually happen:
Man City 2:1 Middlesbrough
Arsenal 3:2 Spurs
Man United 0:2 Arsenal
Chelsea 2:2 Spurs
Can you do better than ExpressVPN, Caleb, and Johnny 5?
Caleb and Johnny 5 have gone head to head in the match predictions. Why not join them? State how you think the games will play out in the comments below.
The winner, and new ExpressVPN hero of football, will be announced at the end of November!
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To succeed in print-on-demand, you have to have a customized domain.
Examples of customized domains are “amazon.com” or “youtube.com”.
You can either purchase a domain from Shopify or acquire one from a domain name supplier like GoDaddy or Namecheap. If you utilize a domain carrier, you’ll require to establish DNS documents with them.
Shopify makes it simple. Just most likely to the “Domains” area of your Shopify admin, click “Connect existing domain name” as well as enter your domain name. Follow the directions to set up DNS with your hosting supplier.
Your domain settings are all set to go once you have actually set up your brand-new main domain.
Writer’s own Shopify account.
Producing A Logo.
One of one of the most essential points you can do for your brand is to create a attractive logo. The good news is, software application like Canva has made it simple.
Canva supplies you hundreds of logo design layouts that you can take inspiration from. You can kind any particular niche word into the Canva search bar and also it will offer you different logos.
You can utilize Canva’s ready-to-use templates as well as modify your own message right into it, or just take motivation from them.
The principles of reliable logo design.
The principles of effective logo design.
Currently it’s time to begin developing your Shopify shop.
Shopify has both totally free and also premium motifs available. If you’re simply starting, we advise selecting a cost-free theme.
- To add a style, most likely to Online Store > Themes.
- Next, scroll down as well as click “Explore Free Themes.”.
This will certainly open up Shopify’s theme collection. From free motifs, I suggest selecting Debut or Brooklyn motifs. You can choose your theme by clicking “Add to theme collection”.
Once you have your style selected, you can begin customizing your E-commerce site.
Writer’s very own Shopify account.
Action 2: Select A Print On Demand Supplier.
Since you have a Shopify store established, it’s time to select a print-on-demand site. You have to head right into Shopify App Store and choose a print-on-demand provider for you. Shopify supplies a variety of Print On Demand companies.
Relying on what nation you wish to market to, you should pick a service provider with the fastest shipping time and also the best price-quality ratio. When beginning your print-on-demand company, you ought to choose one key vendor.
We have listed five of one of the most popular print-on-demand companies. To make it even easier for you to pick the best print-on-demand service, we will certainly look at essential aspects like delivery time, item quality, as well as customer care.
These PoD solutions are totally free to utilize. Once a customer puts an order, you just pay.
Top 5 Best Print On Demand Apps On Shopify.
- Printful – Largest Product Range.
- Printify – Multiple Warehouses, Eco-Friendly Options.
- Teelaunch – Best Selection Of Homeware Stuff.
- Spod – 48-Hour Shipping inside of EU and also US.
- Gooten – Excellent For More Rare Items.
Printful – Largest Product Range.
Image resource: Printful.
Due to the fact that of its wide option of print-on-demand items, Printful is a number one option. It is additionally one of the best-rated print-on-demand dropshipping apps on Shopify, so we picked it for a factor to be leading on the listing.
Printful application deals with everything for you.
Even if you don’t have a layout suggestion, Printful helps you make one as well as put it on any one of their +250 products.
You can offer items like clothing, phone instances, precious jewelry, bags, footwear, wall surface art, magnets, pin buttons, cushions, drinkware, stationery, as well as also customized publication covers.
- Printful is based in the USA, as well as they supply globally delivery. To get going, download the Printful app from Shopify App Store.
- Printful has 3763 evaluations on Shopify with a rating of 4.5/ 5.
- Excellent stock administration as well as typical product costs.
- Printful’s mockup generator helps you create custom styles no previous design experience is needed.
- When it comes to garments and apparel, Printful deals many different printing strategies for you to select from. You can select from publishing options like direct to garment, cut and stitch (known as ubiquitous print), as well as embroidery.
- Printify likewise supplies ecological material alternatives like natural cotton.
- The typical shipping time on Printful is 3-8 business days. Printful shipping price is around 4-10 USD, depending on the item weight. For extra products, the delivery price is only 1-8 USD.
Printful is the best supplier alternative for newbies on their Print On Demand trip.
Printify – Multiple Warehouses, Eco-Friendly Options.
Picture source: Printify.
Printify is another outstanding option for those who are wanting to get going on marketing print-on-demand products. They have warehouses in Europe and the USA which makes their delivery faster.
An excellent collection of products to select from. You can select from a selection of products like hoodies, tee shirts, baseball hats, beach towels, publication covers, magnets, pin switches, as well as company cardholders.
- Printify supplies a wide variety of green products.
- The ordinary shipping time for Printify is 3-8 days. They provide residential shipping.
- Printify has over 600 personalized products.
- Printify has 1731 testimonials on Shopify with a rating of 4.3/ 5.
- If you wish to start an environmentally friendly print-on-demand service, Printify is among the very best choices for you as they provide natural materials like organic cotton.
- Printify is complimentary to utilize. They supply a premium registration which provides you a 20% discount on all items for $29 a month.
- Since Printify is a print-on-demand decrease shipping solution, order production and also delivery are automated.
If you are interested in starting an environment-friendly print-on-demand service, Printify is a excellent choice.
Teelaunch – Best Selection of Homeware Products.
Picture source: Teelaunch.
If you have an interest in releasing a brand name pertaining to homeware products, Teelaunch could be the best alternative.
Teelaunch offers you a vast choice of homeware personalized items like drinkware, wall surface art, house products, kitchenware, apparel, and even items like shower drapes.
- You can begin with Teelaunch from Shopify App Store.
- International shipping, and also various delivery choices depending upon your location nation.
- Teelaunch has 616 reviews on Shopify with a score of 4.1/ 5.
- Huge product library of homeware custom items.
Spod – 48-hour Shipping Inside of US & Europe.
Photo resource: Spod.
Spod supplies 48-hour delivery in the USA and Europe which is the fastest among all Shopify print-on-demand applications.
Since 44% of consumers do not buy since of slow-moving shipment times, this can be good for your brand name.
It is still worth mentioning that faster shipping times make your shipping prices higher, bring about reduced profit margins. You have to consider this when selecting a carrier.
Their item collection includes apparel, bags, cushions, caps, drinkware, phone situations, buttons, sticker labels, wall surface art, and organic items.
- You can get going with Spod by integrating it from Shopify App Store.
- Spod has 651 reviews on Shopify with a rating of 4.0/ 5.
- Fast shipment time with a quick printing process, generating 2,304 prints a day.
- The average item rate is less than many print-on-demand distributors supply. Costs start at $6.39 for tees as well as 3.57$ shipping in the US.
Gooten – Excellent For More Rare Items.
Picture resource: Gooten.
Gooten could be the best choice for you if your target audience is something various from clothing example. Gooten’s one-of-a-kind factor is that they supply a wide selection of items that lots of other Shopify print-on-demand stores don’t.
- Gooten has 389 reviews on Shopify with a ranking of 4.2/ 5.
- For the printing process, Gooten utilizes both direct-to-garment and also dye-sublimation printing.
- They provide a range of items in niches like pet dog specific niche, baby particular niche, drinkware, accessories, wall surface art, residence & living , apparel, and even calling card.
Step 3: Create Design And Products.
Developing your designs can be performed in at least a couple of means. The most affordable way is to make the styles yourself.
Creating Designs Yourself Using Adobe Illustrator.
If you have graphic layout abilities and recognize with graphic design tools like Adobe Illustrator, doing the layouts on your own is one of the most affordable choice.
You can additionally utilize tools like Canva (a visuals design system) to make your designs.
If you are searching for style ideas, Pinterest is the place for it. Pinterest is recognized for its excellent collection of way of life item photography ideas as well as suggestions.
Image resource: Pinterest.
Hiring A Professional Designer.
If you are not positive in your style abilities, we advise locating a professional developer on sites like Fiverr or Upwork that can assist you create the excellent layout for your items.
If you have any type of designs that motivated you, send them to your developer to help them understand what you want. Sending these developer pictures can have a huge impact on exactly how the end result will appear like.
Picture source: Fiverr.
Making Use Of Mockup Generator.
Some print-on-demand companies like Printful supply a mockup generator to develop your items.
Image source: Printful.
Simple as well as one-of-a-kind styles have a tendency to function best when doing Print-on-demand.
You can upload your style documents to your print-on-demand carrier once you have your completed design.
Step 4: Add Products To Your Online Store.
Since you have actually set up your Shopify Store and also linked to a print-on-demand gratification partner, you can start including products!
To see to it your items are good to go, be sure to:.
- Select the best product kind.
- Establish your product rates.
- Add a clear and also concise item summary.
- Upload high-quality product images.
- Select the appropriate shipping options.
Adding High-Quality Photos & Videos.
To transform potential customers into customers, you need to have good photos. One means to take expert item photos is to buy the items for your home.
You can also use mockup generators to obtain a specialist photo as well as video clip mockups. Sites like Placeit use you an easy-to-use photo and video clip mockup maker.
Photo source: Placeit.net.
It is additionally feasible to utilize Adobe Photoshop to position the logo designs in addition to the t-shirt, but the outcomes are not as good as if you would certainly take the images yourself or use a device like Placeit to produce custom-made mockups.
Wonderful item photos and product videos are what will certainly sell your items to clients, so they can pay to go above and beyond.
Here is an example of a bad and also excellent item picture:.
Tip 5: Launch Your Store.
Your Shopify shop is currently ready to introduce! It is an interesting minute, yet do not forget to take a few deep breaths.
Prior to clicking the Publish button, check that all your setups remain in location, your web site layout gets on factor, and all your items are appropriately set up. You can release your eCommerce store by going to “Online Store” on Shopify as well as clicking Customize. After that you can see the “Publish” button on the right top corner.
As soon as your shop is live, you’ll require to promote your store and begin to obtain website traffic to your web site.
Step 6: Market Your Products On Social Media Platforms.
The hardest part of all is marketing your products. To succeed in print as needed and also make a living out of it, you need to transform your prospective clients into buyers.
There are many different means you can advertise your items. You can market your items with paid ads, influencer marketing, and also organic web traffic.
Advertising and marketing Your Products With Facebook Ads.
Picture source: Meta Business Suite.
Among the very best methods, and the means I recommend to advertise is via Facebook as well as Instagram advertisements. Facebook as well as Instagram advertisements are managed from the same area, Facebook Business Manager.
In order to be successful with Facebook advertising and marketing, these 3 points have to be in line with each other:.
- A Good Advertisement Creative To Catch Attention.
- Transforming And Fast Loading Website.
- Capturing Offer.
A Good Advertisement Creative To Catch Attention.
You require to obtain potential clients to enter your web site. That is difficult if your advertisement creative is not on point.
Is your ad photo a high-grade image? Is your video catching the audience’s interest? Will my advertisement header and advertisement description capture the viewers’s attention? You have to ask on your own these inquiries to make a catching advertisement creative.
The people that prosper with Facebook ads do a great deal of A/B screening to see what ad copy works. Examine what photo, what video, what header functions best, and more. It is the vital to getting your prospective customers to buy from your web site.
Transforming And Fast Loading Website.
Without a good and also fast-loading web site, you can not succeed on Facebook Ads. I advise downloading this totally free Site Speed Booster to your Shopify shop to improve the loading rate. It’s crucial to keep in mind that slow packing speed is not constantly the fault of your site. Irregular web speed can be caused by several other points, like poor WiFi array.
Last and maybe even the most important point to prosper with Facebook ads is catching offers.
Ask yourself these inquiries when creating your deal:.
- What the customer gain from this?
- Does my product/offer provide worth to the target clients?
- How to differentiate myself from my competitors?
- Does my deal make good sense?
I recommend getting as much feedback as possible from various people on your offer, website, and also styles. Among the means you can differentiate yourself is by offering customers a complimentary delivery option. It can be something that can raise your conversion price.
Research studies reveal that surprise shipping costs added at checkout can discourage clients from purchasing.
Developing Your First Facebook Ads Campaign.
Facebook provides you a variety of various project objectives when producing your initial marketing campaign. If your goal is to obtain sales, I suggest selecting Conversions objective.
To promote on Facebook and Instagram, you need to produce Facebook and Instagram web page.
You can start your Facebook advertisements with a everyday spending plan of 5/USD a day and established a maximum budget plan of $50-100.
Facebook gives you targeting choices. If your product is associated with dogs instance, you can target pet owners. Targeting individuals near to your niche target market lowers the price to obtain consumers as well as optimizes your prospective revenues
The trick right here is testing. You want to attempt various creatives and also see which one offers you the greatest return on investment.
Facebook gives you large option of different metrics that you can look to see just how your Facebook advertisements are doing.
Essential Facebook Ads Metrics You Should Look At.
If you wish to obtain the highest possible roi from Facebook, there are metrics you need to keep an eye on:.
Click-Through Rate (CTR) suggests the portion of individuals who see your advertisement and click through.
The typical CTR for Facebook advertisements is 1.32%. Anything over 2% can be considered as good. With excellent ad duplicate, you can also get as high as a 10% click-through price.
EXPENSE PER CLICK.
This is the cost you pay for each click on Facebook.
Your Cost Per Click (CPC) can vary anywhere from 0.05 to +1.00 USD. This metric depends a whole lot on the specific niche you are marketing in. The standard policy is that your CPC must be under 1 USD.
RETURN ON ADVERTISING SPEND.
Return On Advertising Spend (ROAS) is a marketing metric that determines the efficacy of your project.
It is one of the most important metric to search for as it will certainly inform you if you are profitable or otherwise. Before launching your Facebook Ad campaigns, you must compute your Breakeven ROAS.
Keep a close eye on your CTR, CPC, as well as ROAS, and you are one action closer to succeeding with Facebook advertisements.
A Few Extra Tips To Help You Succeed.
When you begin obtaining traffic to your website, you want to add upsells to your sales funnel, add exit-intent popups, as well as do A/B testing on what offer works best.
You want to set up an reliable client service system.
To develop a lasting print-on-demand brand, you desire your clients to return to purchase from you.
Email advertising can be found in right here. Setting up proper email advertising funnels can increase your sales by 10-40%. You are well on your means to making money online when you adhere to these actions thoroughly.
Our Last Words ,.
Individuals are making countless dollars each day with PoD service – and also you could as well. If you comply with the best practices as well as keep up with the existing fads, potential earnings are high.
You need to go for it if you have a good suggestion with a spending plan. You never ever know what can happen, if you don’t attempt!
Now that you have a Shopify shop established up, it’s time to pick a print-on-demand site. Printful shipping price is around 4-10 USD, depending on the item weight. For added items, the shipping price is just 1-8 USD.
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Today at the PRSA 09 conference, it was a packed room for TopRank CEO (and author of Online Marketing Blog) Lee Odden who gave a presentation on SEO for Public Relations.
He started by explaining why SEO is/should be important to PR Professionals.
In a 2008 Journalists Use of Search Survey by TopRank, we discovered that 91% of journalists use standard search to fulfill a component of their job whether researching a story or locating a subject matter expert.
With journalists writing for more channels and with less resources making your content visible within search is critical.
Here are Odden’s 10 SEO Tips:
1. Number one thing to do?
Magic answer is that it depends on the problem.
However, if you choose one item to tackle make sure your website is crawlable. If the site isn’t crawlable, then really nothing else you do in terms of SEO will matter.
2. Understand and Optimize PR Tactics
The content that is likely already being created as part of the PR campaign is low hanging fruit in terms of SEO.
Optimize the following content with keyword phrases (or those terms that journalists might be searching) to help your content become more visible:
- Press Releases
- Letters to the editor
- Online Newsroom
- Media kits
- Corporate blogs
- White papers
- Real world interviews published digitally
In addition, Odden introduces the audience to the idea of Micromedia Optimization. Now that tweets and soon status updates are being integrated into the search engines, it’s important to optimize the content regardless of the channel.
3. PPC vs SEO for PR
SEO is long term, part of a content process and contingent on content and links over time.
PPC is on-demand, pay to play and an alternative to natural listings. If you have something you need to draw attention to right now, PPC is perhaps the more viable option as you can have ads live within minutes.
4. Keyword Research
In order to optimize your existing content, a list of keyword phrases needs to be developed.
Here’s how you build the list:
1. Brainstorm phrases
2. Import to a keyword research tool
–Google Keyword Tool
–Google Insights & Trends
3. Find popularity and variations of the original keyword list
4. Create a keyword glossary
When creating the glossary, be sure to segment by popularity and category to ensure no important phrases are missed.
5. Basics of OnPage SEO
When optimizing a website, newsroom or landing page, don’t forget to include keywords in the following places:
- Title Tags
- Keyword Placement within content
- On-page titles
- Navigation links
- Body copy
- Keyword text links
- Image alt text
6. Get more from Press Releases
Press releases can be more than a vehicle for distributing messages. If optimized, it can also serve to pull journalists (and even prospects) to the content hosted on a website or within a newsroom.
To optimize your press content for search visibility, remember to:
- Research and identify target keyword phrases
- Optimize the release for 1-2 phrases
- Include a Call to Action (link to landing page, so you can track activity)
- Develop and Optimize Landing Pages
- Post to Newsroom
- Pitch to Media
- Distribute via RSS
- Leverage Wire Service Distribution
- Measure Results
Here are 7 tips specific to Press Release Optimization:
1. Think up and to the left
2. Optimize for people first, search engines next
3. Use keywords in Title, Subhead, body
4. Don’t obsess over keyword density
5. Aim for a 500 word release to use target keyword 2-4 times
6. Use keywords in links to company sites
7. Add media: images, podcasts, video
7. Newsroom Optimization Tactics
Online newsrooms can be an added resource to draw journalists in, if it is optimized and can be found via search.
To optimize your newsroom or to get one started, follow these tips:
1. Consider using blog software to manage your newsroom, very search friendly
2. Share/Save Bookmarks
3. Leverage keyword categories
Chronological archives don’t benefit the search engines or the user. No one wants to search through years of press releases – as opposed to clicking on a category of content like ‘SEO Tips’.
4. Cross link from optimized content to relevant content on the website
8. Link Building
Links ‘electrify’ content in search and can significantly improve search rankings.
Earn links with great content and by deploying the following:
- Promote content socially
- Link up with partners
- Cross link internally
- Embed links in releases
- Social bookmark pickups of release content/coverage
When creating hyperlinks, be sure to use keywords in text:
Yes: Red Widget
No: Click Here
9. SEO & Social: Yin Yang
SEO and Social Media can be very complimentary to one another, so if deploying both (or even parts of both) be sure to integrate for highest impact.
Optimize Social Media for Search
The role of SEO in a social media effort is to directly influence discovery of social communities or content via search.
Link Building for SEO Through Social Media
Indirectly, social content can boost links to website content, improve search traffic and online sales.
10. Measuring & Selling the Value of News SEO
After deploying some or all of the above, it’s important to tie back to results.
There are are many different ways to attach measurement to the optimization of news content and here are a few to get you started:
- Newswire service metrics
- Web analytics for landing pages and websites
- Google / Yahoo alerts
- Monitor blog search engines (via RSS)
- Press release landing page conversion tracking
- Social media monitoring
- Inbound links
- Pickups on blogs
- Pickups on other websites
- Pickups on publications
- Search Rankings
Don’t think those will work? Odden recommends using the power of the competitors. Are your competitors receiving better social or standard search visibility? If so, that’s often a compelling data point for decision makers.
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"The streets are his battleground, the car his weapon."
Every good movie…er, video game has a tagline right? This Midway collaboration game with Ubisoft delivers fast fun and a T rating so younger crime gamers can get in on the action and the now familiar Grand Theft Auto-like format. Vin Diesel takes center stage in this crime saga as Milo Burik, a smart hoodlum who just arrived in Barcelona from Miami.
This brazen criminal anchors an intriguing storyline, including skippable cut scenes (but don’t skip them), as Milo weaves through a dangerous thicket of thugs, criminals and international opportunists, plus gangs including the Romanians, Chulos Canalles, and Los Lantos.
Wheelman's familiar format gets an assist from kinetic AI and flexible mission selections from your PDA Bystanders (motorists and non-motorists), who are actually smart enough to get out of your way (much to the chagrin of sandbox psychos who relish running people down). You still get those aggravating crashes that come out of nowhere near the end of missions, but the car you’ve taken does not have to be perfect, even though your current manager may say otherwise.
So, after a successful mission that you thought was nixed, the manager congratulates you, and then threatens you over any damage he might find. That follow-up never occurs within the game, which is a missed opportunity. The repercussions would create more action and you would have the excitement of getting away with something for a while, which fits your criminal mode of operation perfectly. Maybe you would even get an occasional inspection scene (with optional dialogue choices and consequences) – it 's maybe not the most thrilling entertainment, but it would have boosted the storyline a bit.
Diesel, who also executive produced the game doesn’t have a hard time fitting into the “good guy/bad guy” role and his voice always gets your attention. Minor technical issues include some muddled character renderings, but the environments are solid. Familiar elements include fast-paced music and repair garages scattered throughout the large city filled with ramps for special jumps, and special lion statues where you can earn special bonus when you destroy all 100.
Action enhancers include special stunts like “air jacks”, which are amazing to perform, and a “cyclone” move where Milo can spin his car then shoot his pursuers. The racing, gunplay, and combined combat all impress with thrills “inspired by Hollywood's most famous action-sequences.” Be sure you have enough room on your PlayStation 3 hard drive though because it’s a large initial download, but well worth the ride. You can also look for The Wheelman in movie theaters soon. This movie, directed by John Singleton, will be a sequel to this game.
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Casey Bailey, Taylor Holstrom Nominated for Hobey Baker Award
It continues to be a season of “firsts” for Penn State men’s hockey.
Two skaters were announced as finalists today for the 2015 Hobey Baker Memorial Award, college hockey’s edition of the Heisman Trophy. The award recognizes the best player in college hockey, but is decided by fan vote.
Forwards and linemates Casey Bailey and Taylor Holstrom were nominated for the award, becoming the first two Nittany Lions ever to earn that distinction.
Casey Bailey (11 G, 8 A) is tied for 28th in the nation with 19 points and tied for 11th in goals. Holstrom (4 G, 14 A) is tied for 38th in points and 10th in assists. Holstrom has tallied assists on many of Bailey’s goals, and it’s safe to say the two have helped each other out in finding national recognition.
The duo helped Penn State to its first-ever national ranking this season, although the team has since fallen from the Top 20. Also, Bailey and Holstrom received recognition alongside one another earlier in the season, as they were named the Big Ten’s First and Third Stars of the Week respectively, following a weekend series split against No. 4 UMass-Lowell.
Most of the biggest names in college hockey are present on the list of 59 players, including the nation-leading points scorer and projected top NHL draft pick Jack Eichel of Boston University. An interesting omission is Michigan’s Dylan Larkin, who is the leading scorer in Big Ten play early in the season, and was drafted in the first round by the Detroit Red Wings last summer. Still, the award is decided by fan vote, so it isn’t exactly a talent contest.
Fans are allowed one vote per 24 hours, so head here and help Bailey or Holstrom take home the award.
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Infosys appoints Srinivas, Rao as presidents
Indian IT bellwether Infosys Ltd Friday appointed its directors B.G. Srinivas and U.B. Pravin Rao as presidents of the company and realigned their business portfolios.
"As presidents, Srinivas and Rao will report to chief executive S.D. Shibulal with immediate effect," the company said in a statement here.
Srinivas will also focus on global markets, while Rao will look after global delivery and service innovation.
"These changes will enhance our focus on deepening client relationships, increasing market share, creating service differentiation through innovation and agility in execution," Shibulal said in the statement.
Rao was appointed as whole-time director on the company's board Dec 20.
As part of the realignment, financial services, insurance, manufacturing, engineering services, energy & communications, Infosys public services, Infosys Lodestone, strategic global sourcing, marketing and alliances will report to Srinivas.
Retail, consumer packaged goods and logistics, life sciences, resources & utilities, services, growth markets, cloud and mobility, quality & productivity and Infosys Leadership Institute will report to Rao.
"In view of these changes, the executive council, as a forum, will cease to exist from April 1, 2014," the statement added.
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The Essential Guide To The Best Office Chairs
There’s something about a well kitted out office that just never stops being cool, whether you work from home or […]
There’s something about a well kitted out office that just never stops being cool, whether you work from home or run a company from a proper HQ. One of the most important items in any office is the chair – a classy, high-quality chair at that. Getting the right one is essential for any CEO who wants to be comfortable (as well as looking the part), which is why we’ve put together this list of what we believe to be the five coolest office chairs out there.
Herman Miller Aeron
You’ve seen this one before, trust us. Perhaps the most renowned office chair in the world, the Aeron was simply revolutionary when it first appeared, and it set new standards for the whole industry in terms of comfort and ergonomics. Companies all over the world buy Aerons by the thousand, and it even has a permanent instalment at New York’s Museum of Modern Art – not bad! Comfortable, adaptable and stylish, the Aeron is a legend.
Herman Miller Embody
Not content with topping the list, Herman Miller go one better by providing number two as well. Sharing a designer with the Aeron, it was little surprise when the Embody turned out to be just as brilliant whilst adding additional useful features such as an independently adjustable base and arms. Inevitably, the price of the Embody is fairly substantial, but considering you’ll be paying for possibly the finest office chair in the world, any CEO worth their salt should consider stumping up the cash.
The Steelcase Leap
Whilst the Herman Miller chairs are both magnificent pieces of engineering, there are some companies who won’t want to pay out that much, but will still be able to access office chairs of real, real class. The Steelcase Leap is ideal, being perhaps the most customisable model on the list. It was designed with pure ergonomics in mind, so individual control is available on every aspect of the chair, from the arm height to the seat depth. This means that it would be damn near impossible to find a person who couldn’t get comfortable in the Leap – which is, in the end, largely the point.
The Raynor Ergohuman
If you’re a CEO, the chances are that you’re required to work some pretty long hours during the week – well, you’re in luck, as that was specifically the cause for with the Ergohuman was designed. Like the Steelcase, the sheer wealth of adjustable aspects on the Ergohuman make it virtually impossible to not get comfortable in. Its slightly increased width and depth also make it ideal for people who are either a bit taller or a bit bigger at the waist. An outstanding chair at a very good price.
The IKEA Markus
Those looking for real quality on a budget should definitely consider the IKEA Markus, which offers a seriously stylish image without you having to break the bank. The height adjustable back conforms to the contours of the spine, and practically enforces good posture. With a choice of leather or padded fabric, the Markus is the ideal chair for kitting out a whole office without paying through the nose.
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The Republican National Committee has canceled plans to partner with NBC News for a Feb. 26 debate, citing a "bad faith" performance by CNBC in Wednesday night's debate.
"The CNBC network is one of your media properties, and its handling of the debate was conducted in bad faith," Priebus wrote. "We understand that NBC does not exercise full editorial control over CNBC's journalistic approach. However, the network is an arm of your organization, and we need to ensure there is not a repeat performance."
Priebus argued that CNBC assured the committee that the debate would focus on substantive policy issues like jobs and taxes, but he said the network failed on that count. He also said it failed to guarantee relatively equal speaking time for the candidates.
"While we are suspending our partnership with NBC News and its properties, we still fully intend to have a debate on that day, and will ensure that National Review remains part of it," Priebus added.
This sounds like Trump toughness to me. All the candidates were likely upset but Trump is the tough guy.
I wonder how that will work if he becomes president and doesn't like something libertarians are doing. | <urn:uuid:8106ebf0-274d-43a1-9bdc-fe6a99699bb2> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,172 |
Scientists in Siberia recently discovered the fossilized skull of a 30,000-year-old Elasmotherium sibiricum, a giant horse-like animal that had a massive horn growing from the center of its head. If you’re thinking it sounds a lot like a unicorn, you may be more right that you know.
Scientists thought the E. sibiricum went extinct 350,000 years ago — long before modern humans roamed the Earth. But the new fossil find suggests it could have lived at the same time as early humans. That means E. sibiricum could help explain the existence of early unicorn-like cave drawings and even mankind’s longtime fascination with the mythical creature.
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Consumers should be permitted to "opt out" of the information superhighway if they so desire, Rep. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) said Thursday.
Videos are making big money for movie studios -- just look at sales for Disney's blockbuster "Aladdin." The outlook for the rental marketplace, however, is far less rosy.
Ameritech Corp., the slowest of the Baby Bell telephone companies to get on the infopike, announced plans Thursday to spend $ 4.4 billion to bring digital video to 6 million customers by the end of…
The musical synthesizer has been either a boon or a bane to people in Hollywood; it depends on whom you talk to.
John Malone has seen the future -- the telecommunications future, that is -- and it belongs to the behemoths. Malone, president and CEO of Tele-Communications Inc., told a luncheon gathering of…
DcT L.P., a new company founded by Gulf & Western Industries co-founder Jim Judelson, plans to unveil technology today that it says will allow cable companies to bring the infopike into homes without…
Seemingly ubiquitous comedian Jerry Seinfeld is looking to conquer yet another medium -- interactive multimedia on CD-ROM.
Redefining the role of the homevideo retailer and positioning stores to become major players in marketing emerging technologies were among the topics addressed during the Video Software Dealers Assn…
Antitrust laws must be toughened to ensure that cable TV operators and telephone companies don't thwart broadcasters and other program deliverers on the information superhighway, according to John…
The Clinton administration will probably add a second broadcast industry executive to a task force on how best to build the information superhighway, an administration staffer said Sunday.
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The Biggest Loser
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Here’s what she came up with. We’re doing an old-fashioned faint over the realism she was able to pull off with some simple household items.
For this soap Johanna used our flexible Skull mold. The red scarf is made with red tissue paper (it’s taped onto the back of the soap to keep it in place) The eye patch is a piece of construction paper with a sewing thread strap. She used the Luster Black mica in the eye and nose to give a little depth and then the Heavy Metal Gold mica is what gives this salty dog his mischievous grin.
Finally, Johanna used our Yellow Mica, Heavy Metal Gold Mica, and Luster Black Mica to get that incredibly gorgeous shading. Amazingly, the mica overlay is very easy to put on and forgiving to mistakes so let your inner Picasso go wild and make something amazing today. | <urn:uuid:0e98824a-a159-4a14-bf3a-f685b4f2a3e3> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 800 |
File(s) under permanent embargo
Supporting data for “Establishment of high-throughput screening platform for the identification of pharmacological drugs in modulating early trophoblast differentiation from human Expanded Potential Stem Cells”
datasetposted on 2021-09-24, 06:55 authored by Siyu Tian
According to the structure of my thesis, the data were divided into three parts. The data in first folder introduced the early expanded potential stem cell trophoblast differentiation; The second folder included the data of drug screening and validation results. The last fold showed the studies of selected compounds and target genes which including in vitro and in vivo studies. Figures and tabulated data are both involved and uploaded. | <urn:uuid:93ca55aa-e592-441b-84b2-4f451c4a3a40> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 739 |
Original post made
by Carol Gilbert, Old Palo Alto,
on Oct 26, 2006
Dick Rosenbaum'a Guest Opinion on Oct. 25, 2006, hit the nail on the head. Our city council has sold us down the river by negotiating an unfunded contract with the city employees. The pension plan in particular is an affront to the rest of us who will never have the luxury of such a plan and yet must fund it for them. The city's financial woes should certainly made it clear that signing off on this level of compensation was absurd in the ridiculous. If we cannot undo what's been done, for heaven's sake, it must be a litmus test next election for anyone who wishses to represent us on the council. Those who supported this must be OUT!
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Join us for a night of romance on Friday, February 14, 2020. Our special Valentine’s Day Spaghetti Night will include a delicious meal and live music for $30 per person (includes all taxes and gratuity). Doors at 6pm, dinner is served from 6:30pm-8:30pm and will feature:
Prosciutto & Melon
Spaghetti with Meatball & Marinara Sauce
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SAG's Wilson set for service award
EmptySAG will honor longtime member Scott Wilson with the Ralph Morgan Award for his more than 40 years of service to its membership.
Wilson, who has served on SAG task forces and occasionally in temporary board capacities, has such film credits as "The Great Gatsby" and "The Right Stuff" and has appeared on TV shows, including numerous episodes of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation." He will be feted May 19 at SAG's midyear membership meeting at the Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City.
"Scott's contributions to the guild and its members are a testament to the qualities inscribed on the award: 'devotion to the cause of actors, courage to fight for the right (and) sacrifice of self for others,' " said Paul Napier, chair of SAG's honors and tributes committee.
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Charlize was hard at work tanning this weekend in Malibu. Looks like she's doing a little research for The Brazilian Job -- not the painful bikini wax, the sequel to the 2003 film, The Italian Job. Charlize and Marky Mark are both signed on along with Jason Statham and funny man Seth Green. The new film will involve Mark's band of expert thieves heading to Rio de Janeiro to pull off yet another heist. In the meantime, Charlize will enjoy her time in a bikini and playing with her pup. Sounds like the perfect gig in between jobs.
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I had the opportunity to head to Mansfield on Sunday to Photograph the Mt Buller Road Race.I've added a gellery of images the the website here.
I've finally finished editing and now have 6 galleries of photos from the Championships online. If you would like to check them out click HERE
In North East Victoria I believe we have some of the most beautiful sunsets on the planet.Two nights ago I was sitting outside and reckoned conditions were brewing for a beauty.I quickly went inside and grabbed my camera and tripod,jumped the back fence and wandered out into the back paddock.As a photographer I'm weary of sunset photos without any other object of interest,but felt this was one worth sharing.
Been thinking about updating my Canon 5D recently and when I heard about the 6D it made me curious and it was also reasonably priced.I was initially hoping to purchase the 5D Mk lll but really couldn't afford or justify the extra $1300 (body only) price.I went to Albury yesterday to purchase a 6D body and came home with the 6D Kit which included Canon's 24-105mm L series lens.I already own this lens and am very happy with it.Buying the kit made me eligible for a $300 cash back from Canon so I figure I'll end up selling my original Canon 5D and one of the 24-105mm lenses which will help with the purchase price.
Below are 4 images I took with it yesterday afternoon.We'd just had some thunderstorms and it was getting towards sunset so the light was pretty nice with some beautiful clouds in the sky.With conditions like this you'd get lovely photos with your iPhone.Saying that I'm quite pleased with the initial results from the 6D and looking forward to testing it out on other subjects.
What about purchasing a copy of my 2013 Cycling Photography Calendars?I've set up a page here with all the information.
Also happy to work with people to avoid postage costs where possible.Great Xmas gift for cyclists.
I've been tinkering with the idea of watermarking the images I put on the web from now on.I've had a few suggestions with many different ideas.Some say keep it discreet whilst others want more boldness to make it harder for the watermark to be removed.I personally like the more discreet option and if people are that keen they want to get rid of the watermark,good luck to them.Below are 3 options I've tried to date,I'm not a fan of the large watermark on the bottom image.Placement of the smaller one seems to be more important so it's visible without ruining the image.
Last week I attended the Masters Championships Time Trial near Goulburn NSW. Before and after my own ride I managed to fire off a few photos of other competitors.There is a small gallery here.
Late this afternoon I realised I was out of milk.Living out of town this meant a slight dilema.Either go without for my morning coffee, or slip into Rutherglen for supplies.Thinking of something to make for dinner, I decided that pizza cooked in the wood stove would be a good choice.Being a little light on pizza ingredients the trip to town was confirmed.
On my way into Rutherglen I drive past various vineyards.Bullers,Stanton and Killeen and Campbells.At the moment with Autumn upon us, the leaves on the vines are changing colours and with the late afternoon light they looked beautiful.I had a little Panasonic camera I recently purchased second hand with me so took the opportunity to take a few shots.When I got into town the golden light also made everything look great.Below are some of my images from this little expedition
The Pizza turned out pretty nice too.I made the dough in my bread maker.Very simple tomato sauce with onions and garlic.Cheese,olives anchovies and bacon.
I've just been out on a short expedition into the flood waters with my camera. All these photos are taken within 5km of my Home at Norong which is approximately 15km west of Rutherglen | <urn:uuid:f8aa5e78-305e-4bc8-91bc-cbb05718e82e> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 3,857 |
Kuala Lumpur, – Vivo Malaysia has announced that the Y17 with AI Triple Camera will begin its pre-order from 4 May until 10 May 2019. Vivo’s smartphones has been getting ahead on their camera features and this debut makes the Y17 the first Y series from Vivo to be equipped with an AI Triple Camera.
Customers who pre-order the Y17 will receive an extended 6 months warranty card, extended 6 months screen-crack warranty and a complimentary mini Bluetooth speaker.
Vivo has been actively working on the improvement of their smartphone’s cameras and it is clearly seen with the release of the Y17’s AI Triple Camera is equipped with a 13MP main camera + 8MP AI Super-Wide Angle camera + 2MP Depth Camera. Apart from that, the phone also comes with a 20MP Front camera.
The Y17 also comes with a large 5,000mAh Battery. The bigger battery is capable of matching its Dual-Engine Fast Charging feature which brings you a rich experience on using your Vivo phone.
Besides that, the Y17’s 4GB RAM and 128GB ROM provides the user a smoother experience and more memory capacity.
The Vivo Y17 is available in two color options between the Mineral Blue and Mystic Purple.
For more information on the new Vivo Y17, head over to www.vivo.com/my. | <urn:uuid:63b6d6b2-240e-4362-bb27-bdd132959c6b> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,233 |
There are 1,833.29 km (1,139.16 miles) from Rennie to Alice River in north direction and 2,314.24 km (1,438 miles) by car, following the A7 route.
Rennie and Alice River are 1 day far apart, if you drive non-stop .
This is the fastest route from Rennie, NSW to Alice River, QLD.
Please note the time difference between Rennie, NSW and Alice River, QLD is 1 hour. The current time in Rennie is 6:51 am and the current time in Alice River is 5:51 am.
Any questions or tips to share?
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I want my 4-year-old son to know that it's totally OK with me if he's gay. In fact, deep down, I might secretly want him to be.
Radical Mommy: I don't claim to know what it's like growing up knowing that you're gay and having to hide such a big part of yourself from the world. But I do know that the gay men and women I know who were accepted and embraced by parents and friends when they came out say they are much happier, and are much more secure now because of it.
Having a gay child has never, ever been an issue for me, and when I met my husband, I was thrilled to discover it was a non-issue for him as well. Of course, like all parents, we want the best for our child, and I would never want my son to suffer because of who he is and how idiots might see him if he's gay. But gay people do not chose to be gay -- they ARE gay.
According to some of my friends, they knew they were gay from a very young age, some as early as 4. Well, if that's my son, then that's great with me -- I only hope he feels comfortable enough to tell us when he is young so he doesn't have to feel shame or fear, at least in his own home.
Now don't get me wrong, I'm not saying I want him to be gay (well ... maybe a little -- after all, then I could have TWO sons when he meets someone), but I'm not saying that I want him to be straight either. What I want is for my son to be who he is, not who society or bigots (or even my husband and I) tell him he should be.
In an effort to let our son know that we love him exactly how he is, whenever my husband and I talk to him about his future, and how one day he'll fall in love with someone, we ALWAYS make a point to say, "You may meet a girl OR boy who you fall in love with."
I am proud of the way we are raising our son. If he isn't gay, so be it -- but hopefully he will take with him all the love, affection, acceptance and tolerance that his parents have for ALL of humanity and spread it wherever he goes.
I hope our attitudes will teach him that it's not OK to judge people, make fun of people, or ostracize people just because you don't like or agree with something about them. I hope our attitudes will teach him that it's OK to stand up for other people, even people who are different than you. I hope our attitudes will teach him that love and respect are the ONLY things worthy of filling his heart and head with.
I wanted to know more about what my husband and I can do to raise a child who is comfortable with who he is and accepting of people who aren't the same as him, so I spoke to parenting expert 'Gay Uncle' Brett Berk. Here's what he had to say:
Sounds to me like your current pro-gay practices are pretty spot-on. Normalizing homosexuality for young kids -- through casual exposure to gay friends, by providing awareness of the idea that there's a range of human sexuality, by suggesting options beyond hetero-normativism -- is the best way for them to think of being gay as ... normal (which, obviously, it is).
My only concern would be not to overdo it on the whole "falling in love" thing. I find that parents often tend to focus in on this stuff too much from an early age, and it just feels like a silly form of pressure to put on kids' nascent social relationships (see my post on BFF BS). When a 5-year-old tells me that they just broke up with their boyfriend, I think that someone in their life has done them a huge disservice. Oh, and being gay, like being straight, isn't only about love. It's also about genetics, and animal magnetism, and attraction, and fun and sex. But you certainly don't need to tell your kid about all that.
|Brett Berk, M.S. Ed. has worked with young children and their families for over 20 years--as a classroom teacher, preschool director, and research consultant--and is the author of "The Gay Uncle's Guide to Parenting."|
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Bible translation and the cross-cultural DNA of the church
One of my starting points was the sobering fact that there were only 67-70 languages which had ever had any Scripture translations by the time William Carey reached India in 1793. Over the following 40 years he and his team at Serampore added 35 to that number – an amazing record in the light of the relative failure of the previous 17 centuries. I then sought to find out how this deficiency came about. It was astonishing to find out how few mission movements before the modern missions era were successful in cross-cultural outreach. The widespread failure to translate and enculturate the Scriptures was a failure to effectively take the Gospel across cultural boundaries. The result was spasmodic expansion and even massive losses from Christianity to other religions and ideologies.
The failure of the Church of the Roman Empire
I could only find two significantly successful missions movements to multiple cultures in the first 1500 years of the Church. These were the Celtic Church from Ireland and the Eastern Church [wrongly called Nestorian in the West] based in present-day Iraq and Persia. Both these movements were from areas which were not part of the Roman Empire. There was no successful multi-cultural movement from the Roman Empire itself and its European and Byzantine successors until the European age of discovery dawned around 1500. There were significant successful one-culture forays – Cyril to the Slavonic peoples, Augustine to the Angles, Saxons and Jutes in England, the conversion of the Armenians and Georgians in the 4th Century and the advances of Catholics to the Scandinavian and Baltic peoples a millennium ago, but a genuine multi-cultural vision did not emerge. These one-culture outreaches beyond the Roman world often became introspective one-culture nationalist bodies such as the Armenians, Georgians and Ethiopians, or, in the case of the Syrian Christians of South India, a respected Christian “caste”.
The Roman Empire was a remarkable, though cruel, phenomenon. It provided relative peace and security for travel and also a linguistic medium of Latin for governing and Greek for trade which helped the spread of the Gospel to every part of the Empire in a relatively short period of time. These two languages conferred immense advantages for education and communication and for use in Christian worship and preaching.
Despite the Hebrew-Aramaic medium Jesus used, the New Testament Scriptures were written in Greek and soon available in Latin. Other local languages were ignored or despised. Augustine was a North African of indigenous Amazight descent through his mother, but he spoke and wrote in Latin. The Roman name for the Amazight was “Berber” derived from “barbarian” – hardly a name to instill ethnic pride! The general thought was that to become a Christian you had to be first civilized and speak Latin or Greek. The advantage of having common languages led to the Roman Empire eventually becoming Christian, but then it became a barrier to further evangelizing the peoples invading and pillaging the Empire such as the Goths, Lombards, Vandals, Huns or reaching out to peoples beyond its boundaries.
The cross-cultural DNA of the Church
What, then, was the cross-cultural DNA of the Church? God demonstrated this in various ways:
1. “The name of our Saviour is Jesus Christ” is a remarkable synthesis of the Hebrew Jeshua and the Greek Christos, or Anointed One. He is Saviour and Lord for every people – Jew and Gentile!
2. The final command of the Lord Jesus Christ to His disciples was to all peoples, to every nation in the whole world. This imperative has been ignored in the great doctrinal statements of the Church down the ages, stifled by our theological education cultures and disobeyed by generations of Christians.
3. At Pentecost the disciples spoke in many known languages. The Holy Spirit showed that this wonderful Gospel must be transmitted in every language from the very beginning. Sadly the lesson was not learnt but is used by many to support the use of tongues in church services rather than the need to communicate the Gospel in other known languages.
4. The Scriptures are unique. The New Testament was written in Greek yet Jesus used Aramaic (related to Hebrew). Christianity is the only religion in which the original documents are written in a language other than that of its founder. This means that our original Scriptures contain a translation of the words of our Founder. What a confirmation of the imperative for further translations of His Word into every language!
The gift of apostleship cannot be separated from the imperative of cross-cultural evangelism, but through church history we have separated the two to our detriment. Even the early Apostles whom Jesus chose took a long time to realize this, but ultimately nearly all of them died or were martyred in another land. The lack of documentation for these traditions frustrate us to this day, but increasingly historians give more credence to oral traditions as having a stronger core of fact than has often been accredited. For example, did Thomas reach South India? The onus of proof now rests more on the doubters that he did not reach India and plant the Church that claims direct descent from his first-century ministry. (The map shown below does not show the well-known missionary journeys of Paul.)
The Two Success Stories
The cross-cultural DNA God originally gave to the Church was lost. Any further expansion had to move to those parts of the wider Church that did not lose this DNA—the Celts and the Eastern Church. Sadly church history has majored on the events of Rome and Byzantium-Constantinople and minored on the fringes of the Church where the real advances were taking place.
The Celtic Church—
Few today realize how dynamic and effective the Celtic Church was in its heyday. Their early success as a mission enterprise was subsumed and subverted by the Roman Catholic Church and then claimed as its own. What a debt we owe to the Celtic Church for commitment to radical discipleship, love of nature, desire for learning, poetry, music, hymnody and vision for missions that was not entirely lost over the centuries. It is interesting to note the fascination in the English speaking world today for anything Celtic! Patrick, the great Apostle of Ireland had this understanding. He learned the hard way as a captured Celtic-British slave of an Irish chieftain. He learned the language and culture from the bottom up. After escaping from slavery he later returned to evangelize the Irish in Gaelic, not in Latin. A spiritual, culturally sensitive form of Christianity arose, and in several generations Ireland became largely Christian and initiated an extraordinary missions movement to the Gaels and Picts of Scotland, then the pagan Angles and Saxons of Britain and then on into today’s France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, North Italy and even Poland and possibly Ukraine. One missionary even reached Iceland – then largely uninhabited. Much of northern and Central Europe was first evangelized by the Celts and their spiritual descendants. What were the secrets of their success?
1. They learned local languages and indigenized the Gospel. It is estimated that these Celtic missionaries used a total of about 16 languages. No other European mission movement attained this until the 20th Century.
2. They modelled Christian community in their monasteries. These monasteries were not what they later became when the Roman Catholics enforced their stern monastic regimes – they were mobile Christian communities to which non-Christians were invited to explore the claims of Christ. They had guest houses, scriptoriums (where Bibles and books of learning were copied), farms, Christian families, schools, etc. This worked well in rural, illiterate societies with little or no urbanization.
3. They developed effective ways of discipling – they had their form of cell groups and every person has one “soul-mate” to whom they were spiritually accountable.
4. They were passionate about learning, and even became the repository of learning of the Greek and Latin worlds which were then succumbing to massive invasions of pagan peoples ushering in what we call the Dark Ages. So they helped many Christians to then become literate in Latin and even Greek. The telling title of the book, How the Irish Saved Western Civilization gives good account of this.
Sadly the political power and influence of the Roman Catholic Church led to the eclipse of the autonomous Celtic Church after the decisive Council of Whitby in North England in 663. It was interesting that the main bones of contention were seemingly banal, but they were actually fundamental. These were:
1. the cutting of the hair of monks. The Irish followed Celtic culture, but Rome insisted on their way and disallowed cultural flexibility.
2. the date of Easter. This was derived from a complex system of calculation, but the deeper implication was that autonomous decision-making was denied and the dictates of Rome were to be obeyed.
This gradually dimmed the glow of Celtic missions vision. The Roman domination and manipulation of the Irish Church had devastating consequences on the health of the Church and the political life of the whole island in subsequent centuries. Few realize that the “Troubles” in Ireland in recent centuries began when the Pope gave Ireland as a wedding gift to Henry II of England in 1172. He gladly took it and it led to 800 years of tragic animosity that still impacts us today.
The Church of the East—
The Churches of the East were sadly ostracized by the Western (Chalcedonian) Church. They labelled the Eastern Monophysite (Jacobean and Coptic) and Dyophysite (Nestorian or Eastern) Churches as “heretics” after the intensely political and carnal power struggle that was the Council of Ephesus in 449. This led to schism in the Church. The Western Church, with its increasingly European base, virtually ignored their subsequent advances, glories and tragedies. The Eastern Church with a strong emphasis on the study of the Scriptures became one of the most successful missionary movements of history.
This Church is unique. It spread further and evangelized more peoples than any movement before the mid-20th Century. It never quite gained a majority of any dominant people and rarely impacted the whole worldview of nations. It had no imperial Constantine, nor a great historian like Luke, but it had great theologians who trained missionaries that in two great waves of advance—the first between 350 and 850 spread from the Mediterranean to China, and the second between 920-1354.
Alopen, the first great missionary to China, reached that country in 635 and then translated the Bible into Chinese for the sympathetic Emperor Kao-tsu who was very attracted to the message of Christianity and proclaimed an edict of religious freedom in 638 to allow the establishment of the Christian Church in China. There followed 200 years of freedom for the Christians and the Buddhists, who arrived in China at about the same time. One of the great “what-ifs” of history – what if the Chinese had moved to Christianity rather than Buddhism? Six centuries later another powerful emperor sent out a fleet of 800 massive wooden ships (the largest wooden ships ever made) and 30,000 people to map the whole world and to open up trading links with every part of the world (see 1421, the year China discovered America). At that time they had the resources and know-how to do it (how to measure longitude, how to circumvent deaths of sailors through scurvy, how to use guns and gunpowder). The extraordinary thing is that this costly effort crippled China’s economy and caused the suppression of all evidence of these explorations soon after the return of the remainder of the fleets. The West only caught up with this technology in the 18th century, and this enabled Captain Cook to map the Pacific. What of [sic] it had been a Christian China that had undertaken such a venture? How different the world would have been!
They were always a minority under the rule of Zoroastrian Persians, Shamanist Mongols, Taoist Chinese and, above all, the Islam of the Arabs and later the terrible Timur the Muslim Mongol. No body of Christians has suffered so long and frequently from persecution and periods of terrible massacres. At its greatest spread in 1349 the Church of the East has [sic] 25 metropolitans and 250 bishops and possibly 15 million Christians in over 27 ethnic groups in West, central and east Asia. The Christian population of Asia may then have been around 7% – a figure only now being surpassed in modern times with the massive growth of the Church in India, China, etc. In two generations after 1350 ferocious massacres of Christians reduced this Church to a shadow of its former size and into a decline which continues with the persecution even today of these Christians in Iraq.
Their strengths were in their learning, knowledge of Scriptures, willingness to adapt to other cultures, their courage under persecution and fortitude in willingness to travel such huge distances for the sake of the Gospel. Their weaknesses were possibly in some syncretism, in latter years a carnality, power-seeking and greed among leaders, an over-dependence on occasional non-Christian rulers who showed sympathy or support for the Christians and a failure to translate the Bible into more than a handful of languages. In the main they took with them their Syriac Scriptures and liturgy. For centuries and even millennia, in the case of the Thomas Christians of India, have used the Syriac language, but they have survived.
The price of not providing Scripture
One of the most sobering aspect [sic] of the latter weakness is to realize that over the centuries the major peoples that have most persecuted Christians have been those who were evangelized, but never had the Scriptures in their own language. The Huns, Arabs, Berbers, Kurds, Persians, Turks, Mongols all had heard something of the Gospel and some responded, but these peoples later became a scourge to the Church. Some of them have become fearsome household names to Christians, such as the Uighur who became part of the Mongol Golden Horde and from whom we derive our English word “ogre”. Consider:
1. The Arabs. There were Christians among the Arabs for five or more centuries before the coming of Islam, but it was usually seen as a religion of the dominant Greeks in northwest Arabia, Persians in the northeast and eastern Arabia, and Ethiopians in south Arabia. The Scriptures and liturgies (note the implications for orality—Ed.) used were not in Arabic. Mohammed died in 632, but the Bible was only translated into Arabic over the period 680-750. How different could our world have been if Mohammed had been able to know the contents of the Bible in Arabic?
2. The Persians. The Church of the East gradually made an impact on Zoroastrian (Parsee) Persia, and at the time of the Muslim invasion in 636 were just on the point of becoming the majority religion—but though essentially a Persian Church, it still used the Syriac liturgy and Scriptures. The Pahlavi Persian Scriptures were translated around 1350 a millennium later, and around the time when Timur (Tamarlane) the Tatar Muslim ruler of Persia began his rampage through Central and West Asia to destroy all Christians. Even to this day the Islamic government of Iran seeks to prevent the use of Persian in Christian worship services—because it is not the Christian language.
3. The Berber of North Africa. The Church in North Africa was one of the strongest in the early centuries, but it functioned in Latin, not in the Berber languages. The Scriptures were not translated until the 20th Century. The Arabs say they needed 10 wars against them to eventually make them Muslim. Because Christianity was not enculturalized and without written documents in the indigenous languages, the Berber lost all recollection of their Christian heritage. The Tuareg branch of the Berbers still practice ceremonies and use the cross that were Christian in origin, but they did not know the meaning or origin of these. The Berbers or Moors became a major component of the Islamic armies that conquered most of Spain and ruled it for 800 years. After the translation of the Scriptures into Kabyle (a Berber language of Algeria) and a re-discovery of the rape of their culture by Arabs and Islam there has been a remarkable turning to God among them in the past 20 years, and their numbers may have reached up to 50,000 believers.
4. The Turks. A number of the Turkish tribes of Central Asia became partially or almost completely Nestorian Christian for several centuries. They only had small portions of the Scriptures, and ultimately turned to Islam. There were terrible outworkings for the West—the conquest of the Christian Byzantine-Roman Empire between 1071 and 1253, and invasion of East and central Europe over subsequent centuries. The Ottoman Empire was a superpower for 800 years.
5. The Mongols. A number of the Mongol tribes had Christian minorities before the time of Genghis Khan. Genghis Khan himself actually married the daughter of a nominally Christian Khan of the Kerait tribe, but the Mongols became Buddhist in the East and Muslim in the West of their huge empire. There was little evidence of any Mongolian Christian writings.
There is a converse to this that wherever a missions thrust resulted in the early translation of the Scriptures and the absorption of its contents into the culture, the Gospel light has rarely been extinguished even if terrible persecution has come—examples being the Armenians, Georgians, Copts of Egypt, the Ethiopians and the Russians.
Lessons to be drawn from this history
1. The God-created DNA for the Church is cross-cultural outreach. Any body of Christians that ignores this both grieves the Holy Spirit and invites spiritual deadness and ultimately declension to another belief or unbelief system. Commitment to obeying the Great Commission is not an optional extra, but fundamental for the health and growth of the Church.
2. The translation and enculturation of Scripture into every language where there is a response to the Gospel is a fundamental prerequisite for the endurance of Christianity over many generations. Note the accompanying diagram which gives a progressive development of how the Great Commission imperatives work together with enculturation and Scripture use. In modern times it requires giving priority to Bible translation and literacy programmes for any culture without heart-language Scriptures.
3. The use of liturgical languages and Scriptures across many cultures and multiple centuries such as Latin, Greek, Syriac, Slavonic provided continuity and impressive ceremonial church services, but damaged the transmission of the truths they contained and hastened the nominalization and even demise of Christianity where this language was not understood. In our modern times English has become one of the most desired languages for communication, education and the Internet, but this brings its dangers – a cultural imperialism and insensitivity, a belief that learning another language is not so necessary, an expectation that the natives should learn or understand English and a hope that short term visiting church planting teams using English can obviate the need to send long-term missionaries.
4. A dominant Christian culture rarely has the passion to adapt its worship style and culture to that of minority peoples, or those considered inferior. That is why Russian ethnic minorities may be more easily evangelized by non-Russians, migrants into modern Europe by non-Western missionaries, the Muslim Middle East by Asians rather than by Western missionaries.
5. The importance of a people proudly having their own version of the Bible cannot be under-estimated for the preservation and advancement of its culture. This was true for the Armenians, Goths, Georgians, Ethiopians who have long been Christian. It is equally true for the Kurds in the Middle East, the Kabyle of Algeria, the Konkomba of Ghana and the Quechua of Peru and Ecuador. The 21st Century will possibly see the extinction of 2000 languages. The most effective preventive for this is the translation and use of the Scriptures. It gives added weight to the Vision 2025 of Wycliffe Bible Translators and other Bible agencies to see the initiation of translation work into every language now without the Bible and for which the speakers of that language desire it. This is likely to be a further 1,500—2,000 languages. The areas of the world with the biggest challenge with many such languages are the Sahel in Africa, India, the minorities of China and parts of Indonesia.
6. Missionaries are often accused of “destroying cultures”. The 20th Century demonstrated that it was actually the missionaries who preserved and ennobled cultures when the Scriptures were translated. It was rather the insensitivity, greed and ecological degradation of soldiers, traders, loggers, drug cartels that have done the damage. Without the translation of the Bible, many languages and cultures will disappear. Many cultures where the Gospel has been preached but do not have the Scriptures will be anaemic and without a strong Christian core embedded in their corporate life.
As we face the ministry challenges of the 21st Century, the translation of the Bible and assimilation of its saving, sanctifying truths into all the cultures of the world and equipping local churches to proclaim and live these truths that should be our top ministry priority. At the present speed of starting translation teams for languages without the Bible, the task will remain unfinished by the end of the 21st Century. Let us rise up and finish the task!
Republished by permission: Momentum Magazine, January/February 2006.
Patrick Johnstone is a researcher, author, and the former editor of the international prayer guide, “Operation World.”
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