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The Enterprise Applications Bureau (EAB) develops, implements, and maintains information systems for enterprise County customers and provides tools that enable the public to discover, interact, and participate with their government.
EAB is responsible for the following services:
PeopleSoft Human Capital and Financial Management Support - The PeopleSoft team supports the Human Capital and Financial Management system (County Enterprise Resource Planning). This is the personnel and fiscal system of record for the County of Riverside and provides the means to effectively manage all 22,000 County employees, the County budget and $4.4 billion in annual spending.
- PeopleSoft Human Capital Management System, v9.0
- This Enterprise application supports all of the Recruiting, Benefits processing and Payroll for over 20,000 County and Special District employees.
- PeopleSoft Financials and Supply Chain Management System, v9.1
- This Enterprise application supports all of the Requisitioning, Purchasing, Contracting, Budget Control, Project Costing, Accounts Payable, General Ledger and Asset Management for all departments in the County of Riverside.
- PeopleSoft Budget Administration System for Enterprise
- Custom program built on a PS framework that allows all County Departments and the Executive Office to create budget forecasts and create a budget book to meet State Budget requirements.
Department Application and Support Division - The Department Application and Support Division manages over 130 IT software and hardware projects in 12 County Departments, 175 separate software applications in 12 County Departments, provides support for the DPSS data warehouse as well as over 300 separate department reporting services and is assisting with RFP process for ROV and Waste Resources. This division provides Application Development, Application Support, Database services, data warehouse services, data reporting, application implementations, and business systems analysis for the following County departments:
- Department of Child Support Services
- Flood Control
- Transportation and Land Management
- Waste Resources
- Purchasing and Fleet Services
- Department of Public Social Services
- Registrar of Voters
- Emergency Management Department
- Auditor Controller
- Environmental Health
- Human Resources
What type of services and solutions are available for the county departments?
- Business Systems Analysis – Business requirements documentation
- RFP/RFI authorship including gathering business and technical requirements
- Project Management
- Software Application implementation Services
- Document Management Application Support
- Application Development and Support for County Departments
- Application Development utilizing .NET, VB.NE, C#, SQLServer database services, and cloud platform services.
- Web Application development
- Database and data reporting services for County Departments
- The ongoing support of legacy applications, updating legacy applications, rewriting, and supporting COTS implementations.
Geographic Information Systems - Since 1989, Riverside County has been integrating GIS technology into many of its governmental functions such as land development, land use and Planning, road construction and maintenance, demographics. Consolidated back in 2012 from TLMA, the RCIT-GIS team performs support and services that include the following:
RCIT-GIS services and solutions provided to county departments:
- ESRI Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) administration
- Administer the ESRI Enterprise Advantage Program (EEAP)
- Facilitate EGIS subcommittee meetings
- Mapping exhibits and web applications
- Planning, Parks, Executive Office, public, County Council…
- Print and scanning services
- Ability to scan and print, small to large formats
- Customer and counter services
- Property information, mapping exhibits, mailing labels...
- Emergency Management Department
- EOC responders for GIS support
- Web maps and apps
- Research and development
- Data conversion
- Population data requests
- Census 2020 geography programs: PSAP, BBSP, LUCA, BAS
- 2020 BOS redistricting
- Geocoding services
- Ability to map address information by single address or batch
- Contract cities – Jurupa Valley, Menifee and Wildomar
- Coordination with Sheriff Emergency 911
- Tract map addressing for new development
- City annexations and special districts boundary changes
- Field surveys and data collection application
- Waste Resources, DPSS, Environmental Health, Flood
- Foreclosure data processing and data extracts
- Data maintenance
- Approximately 300 spatial data layers within production environment
- Data distribution
- Aerial imagery
- High resolution imagery hosting to county staff
- Census 2020 programs
- BBSP, BAS, LUCA, PSAP, redistricting
- Web maps, services and applications
- Veterans Services, First 5, DPSS, RCOE, DAS, Waste Resources
- Ordinance driven data: i.e.: TUMF, Ord 521, …
- Map My County (land info system)
- GIS interfaces with county staff on updates and maintenance
- WRCOG, CVAG, MSHCP support
- General Plan, zoning, land use efforts for Planning Department
- Facilitate GIS Technical User Group meetings
- GIS annual event coordination
- GIS Day
- ESRI International User Conference
- ESRI Developer Summit
The RCIT-GIS team supports spatial data from creation to management.
- Approximately 300 data layers in GIS publication supported by GIS staff
- Approximately 900 additional layers supported by GIS DBA’s
The RCIT-GIS team supports more departments now then prior to the IT consolidation.
- Prior to consolidation: 10 departments and 132 desktop installations of ArcGIS software.
- Post consolidation: 22 departments with 220 desktop installs along with ArcGIS Online, an ESRI collaborative web GIS environment, has 386 named users.
Database Solutions Division – The database solutions team is responsible for the performance monitoring, integrity and security of a databases for various departments (ACO, HR, TLMA, Public Health, Executive office, Treasurer, Purchasing, DPSS, Sheriff, Hospital and FLEET) in county. Also involved in the planning, installation, configuration, database design, migration, and troubleshooting, backup and data recovery MS SQL and Oracle Databases.
Over 90 SQL servers that house over 1500 databases, including:
- PeopleSoft Financials, HCM and Base Development, test and production
- 120 servers (App, Batch, Web and windows)
- PeopleSoft Financials, HCM and Base Development, test, Reporting and production
- 5 databases Remedy, Telsoft and Tirirga, more coming from Flood and Fleet Services.
This division also supports the new Enterprise GIS environment is comprised of:
- 25 virtual servers, which makes up the production, staging, and development environments. This includes
- 6 SQL servers
- 63 Geodatabases
- 10 ArcGIS servers
- 5 Web servers
Applications that are currently supported by the Database Support Division include:
- Laserfiche – Currently support five document repositories including TLMA, Human Resources, Public Health, ACO, and PeopleSoft (HR, Purchase Orders, Contracts and Vouchers).
- TLMA legacy Land Management System (LMS-‘Permits’) application administration and database support.
- TLMA ‘PLUS’ Planning and Land Use Management system support.
Enterprise Application -The application team provides IT service management solutions, web, mobile and desktop application and database support for enterprise tools. The teams provide web content solutions, responsive mobile sites and applications, custom and/or off the shelf desktop applications.
- 130+ software projects in 12 county departments
- ServiceNow is a software as a service, IT service management, IT operations management and IT business management solution utilized to manage incident reporting, service desk needs, asset/inventory management and movement, IT billing and facilities management.
- Remedy Service Desk creates, updates, closes or reopens tickets based on a seamless workflow for incident management and resolution.
- The Granicus/GovDelivery Communications Cloud software as a service platform engages internal customers to help make policies more effective and to transform the citizen experience so that everything from road closures to housing programs are better communicated, understood, and ultimately successful.
- The Microsoft Dynamics CRM platform enables greater productivity for the County line of business applications. It provides the ability to easily tailor, extend, connect and build applications with a modern platform to meet specific business needs and seamlessly connects to the Office 365 suite to provide customers with a familiar look and experience.
- Microsoft SharePoint services empowers teamwork with dynamic and productive team sites for every project team, department, and division. SharePoint enables the sharing of files, data, news, document and resources. Customizable intranet sites can be built to streamline department communication and collaborate effortlessly and securely with team members inside and outside county divisions.
- Development of Mobile Service Solutions to provide responsive online applications for our smartphone and tablet using constituent groups.
Website Support – The website support team plans, designs, develops and maintains websites from start to finish for all county departments. This team works closely with customers to develop professional, well-designed websites that fit the customers’ needs.
- 600+ web sites
- 12,000+ web pages across 38 departments
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|Title:||The Importance of Jumps in Pricing European Options|
|Authors:||CAMPOLONGO FRANCESCA; CARIBONI Jessica; SCHOUTENS WIM|
|Citation:||RELIABILITY ENGINEERING & SYSTEM SAFETY vol. 91 no. 10-11 p. 1148-1154|
|Publisher:||ELSEVIER SCI LTD|
|Type:||Articles in periodicals and books|
|Abstract:||The screening method proposed by Morris and recently improved by Campolongo et al. has been employed to estimate the importance of the inclusion of jumps in a model for pricing European options. Results confirm that, among the sources of uncontrollable uncertainty, jumps play a major role and therefore need to be better investigated in order to improve the accuracy of the model predictions. The importance of jumps is more pronounced for higher option strike prices, which is when the option is ‘‘out of the money’’.|
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The Mira Mar Restaurant in Oceanside, popular with locals and travelers along the coast road between San Diego and Los Angeles, was originally built in 1887 as the Couts family
The Mira Mar Restaurant in Oceanside, popular with locals and travelers along the coast road between San Diego and Los Angeles, was originally built in 1887 as the Couts family home. First converted to a restaurant in the 1930s, it expanded over the decades to include a hotel, coffee shop, and nautical-themed bar. Project excavations near the property last year turned up a host of artifacts from the Mira Mar’s past. This lecture, presented by Annemarie Cox, one of the archaeologists on the project, will describe how compliance archaeology can produce collections that are quite “revealing.”
Admission is free and open to the public. Please register at https://sandiegoarchaeology.org/mira-mar-hotel/.
Annemarie Cox is an archaeologist and marketing manager at PanGIS, Inc., an environmental consulting and GIS firm in Carlsbad. She has over 27 years of experience in the cultural resource management field and is a registered site steward for the California Archaeological Site Steward Program (CASSP) managed by the Society for California Archaeology.
The mission of the San Diego Archaeological Center is to preserve archaeological collections and promote their educational, scientific, and cultural use to benefit a diverse public.
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Nobody will argue that one should drink. What? The answer must be: fresh drinking water. Regular drinking is a necessity that has to be fulfilled even before being tormented by pressing hunger, to assure health and to stop dangerous ailments like dehydration of your body. In our consumer driven market, many drinks, not always healthful or benign, particularly if taken in large amounts, compete for their share of earnings and lure the public with heavy advertisements, to the detriment of much healthy pure water intake. By drifting through many pages dedicated to this topic one finds online a strong consent of feedback to the impact that both amount and quality of the water we consume have significant influences on our health.
The reason all human physiological functions require water to work easily is a result of that the biggest part of the body is essentially water. Additionally, it is claimed an extensive list of diseases or ailments like asthma, arthritis, back pain, tiredness, headaches, high blood pressure, morning illness, ulcers and more may be prevented or considerably reduced by appropriate consumption of adequate amounts of drinking water. It is very probable that this is true although this emptiness can be difficult to prove with clinically acceptable rigor, since, given the differences between human beings, feebleness or predispositions may help determine the individual responses to water remedies.
Furthermore an individual can find assertions that longevity itself is strongly determined by good water since detoxification, or the removal of toxicity substances from the body, is an essential ingredient contributing to personal health. In addition it’s stated that abundant absorption of pure drinking water may greatly improve digestion, nutrient absorption, skin hydration and also virtually the whole feeling of well being. For treating headaches it’s suggested to consume a good glass of pure water and also to rest for around 20 minutes. This treatment is considered a lot more natural and healthful than the intake of painkillers.
Partial dehydration, even when not serious enough to weaken the human body and also to require medical care, can cause minor diseases like back pain and possibly hypertension. More severe dehydration might worsen asthma as a result of dryness in that the lungs, and induce dawn weariness. All of the negative influences of insufficient or low quality water supply are far more dangerous for young kids and infants than for adults. It’s reported that medical studies point out that kids diseases are on the rise. Experts are quoted as indicating that kids weakening health is due in part to theirs increased exposure to toxins environmental, and that water quality and intake has a role in the capacity of their body to eliminate those and their effects. | <urn:uuid:b4bda637-5ea3-43c1-8d53-9dc5e1e670b3> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 2,828 |
How did one young man go from growing up in Bed-Stuy’s Marcy Projects to selling 50 million albums and being worth half a billion dollars? There are a number of factors, but here are a few:
1. Know your audience. Jay-Z is able to appeal to different audiences for different songs within the same album. So while many rappers choose to alienate women entirely, Jay-Z makes songs specifically with women in mind. His fan base was able to grow across genders and social groups.
2. Vary your tone. Lure people in with the mainstream hits, but bring enough depth to each record to convince the critics that your album isn’t just about the fluff that makes people dance.
3. Brand authenticity. Jay-Z spent most of his youth selling crack and coke in Brooklyn, which puts weight behind the words he uses to describe the reality of his environment. With each new record, his own reality changes, and the record’s content changes accordingly. Listeners come to expect truth and experience in his lyrics; a brand promise of honesty and storytelling that evolves through the decades.
At some point, success breeds success and the snowball became big enough that Jay-Z could put out just about anything and it would sell. Thankfully, he still leverages his sharp attention to detail to find new ways to engage his audience (i.e. partnerships with Kanye West and Justin Timberlake) and create desirable social circumstances (i.e. marrying Beyonce). | <urn:uuid:3314468c-bf07-4bac-9528-1969a1b4c718> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,435 |
INDIE SERIES CONCERT: Royal Bangs With Nick Cocks & Cemeteries
Doors open at 7 PM.
The headliner Royal Bangs is an indie rock group from Knoxville, Tennessee, that has appeared at events including Bonnaroo in 2008 as well as on The Late Show with David Letterman in 2011.
Nick Cocks is a SUNY Oswego students who frequently plays at Open Mic. He is from Oswego and enjoys creating electronic music and remixes.
Cemeteries is an indie pop band based out of Buffalo, New York. Their sound can be compared to bands such as Youth Lagoon and Teen Daze.
Royal Bangs “Octagon”
Cemeteries “The Wilderness” | <urn:uuid:63384489-b97e-4c92-83a0-3a85f9accf3e> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 597 |
The cost of mobile Internet in Nigeria keeps dropping and it has just gotten better again. Nigeria’s biggest mobile network operator, MTN. has dropped the tariffs on its mobile data bundles. You can now get 10GB for 3500 naira. Before now, that amount would get you only 5GB of data for 30 days.
In effect, MTN has doubled the allocated data volume on its ₦3,500 plan. But that isn’t the only affected bundle. Here is the full list of the new data volumes on 30-day data plans on the MTN Nigeria network:
- ₦1,500 for 3GB data volume for 30 days validity
- ₦2,000 for 4.5GB data volume for 30 days validity
- ₦3,500 for 10GB data volume for 30 days validity
- ₦5,000 for 15GB data volume for 30 days validity
- ₦10,000 for 40GB data volume for 30 days validity
- ₦15,000 for 75GB data volume for 30 days validity
The ₦10,000 and ₦15,000 data plans are great value and high networth individuals with a healthy appetite for Internet videos and downloads will quickly snap them up. But we are certain that the most popular of these plans will be the ₦3,500 data plan that now gives users 10GB. Self-employed individuals and entrepreneurs, especially, will find this data bundle attractive.
To subscribe to MTN 10GB for 3500 naira, or to any of the other 30-day data bundles on MTN, dial *131# on your MTN line and follow the prompts to see the available options. | <urn:uuid:7a4ffd84-b55c-458d-952a-e8fab30f5b6b> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,359 |
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Arts in Daily Life: Australian participation in the arts is an independent study commissioned by the Australia Council, which provides insight into how Australians participate in the arts today.
16 May 2014
Talking Points is a profile of the contemporary visual arts sector in 2013-14 authored by Phip Murray. The report is not intended as a comprehensive analysis, but to give a snapshot of current issues, opportunities and challenges in the sector, and map key developments over the last decade.
28 February 2014
The Literature section of the Australia Council for the Arts commissioned this literature review in response to the decline in children’s reading measured by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The review aimed to summarise current knowledge on Australian children’s leisure reading, and identifies gaps in knowledge and opportunities for further research. | <urn:uuid:c57a761d-80e8-4fe0-8fc0-cc1837a87703> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,244 |
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First attempts to produce light using electric
discharge were made at the end of 19th century and both Tesla and Edison
In 1901, Peter Cooper Hewitt obtained a patent for his low pressure discharge mercury vapour tube.
There has been enormous progress in the technology of phosphors since the first fluorescent tubes appeared in nineteen-thirties. The development of colour TV and the discoveries of lanthanides, or rare earth elements - not much know before then, had a great effect on this.
There are about 10 different basic types of phosphors. The desired spectrum of a lamp can be obtained by mixing these powders in the right quantities. A CRI of about 90 can be achieved in this way.
Using special phosphors and techniques, partly patented and partly kept secret by their producers, a CRI of up to 98 can be achieved.
Phosphors are powder mixtures of complex salts of elements such as (for example): aluminium, antimony, barium, calcium, cerium, europium, gadolinium, germanium, magnesium, strontium, terbium, tin, yttrium and chlorine, fluorine and phosphorus.
Thicker layers of phosphors are sometimes used to reduce the peak light of the mercury discharge to further improve colour rendering, for the sake of a bit of efficiency.
A great invention in this field was the “hot spot/cool spot” arrangement. The temperature difference works to prevent the migration of the mercury atoms caused by direct electric current, keeping the lamp in a good shape even when operated on steady or pulsating DC (Direct Current).
The smaller the diameter of the tube, the better is the efficiency, and less material is needed to build a lamp. Between the 30's and 80's, T12 (1 1/2") tubes dominated the market. The 80's brought T8 (1") to the mainstream and T5 (5/8") is the current trend today.
The development of the incandescent bulbs has come a long way since 1802, when Humphry Davy first lit a platinum wire by passing an electric current through it. These bulbs lit the path to the industrial development and we are currently witnessing their dusk.
The abilities of classic incandescent bulbs to resemble sunlight are limited. Their Colour Rendering Index is ultimate: 100. But the trouble is the CCT, the colour temperature, which is only about 2900 K. We see that as a warm yellow light.
This limitation comes from the melting point of tungsten, the metal from which the filaments are produced, which is 3695 K.
The filament of an ordinary bulb operates at a temperature of about 2900-3000 K. Increasing the temperature leads to a dramatic shortening of the bulbs life. For example, projector bulbs with filaments operating at 3300 K are rated for just several tens of hours of service.
A revolutionary approach here is using a filter to reduce the excess yellow light seen. A suitable material to do this has been discovered: neodymium oxide, Nd2O3. This powder is mixed into the glass of the bulb, giving it a blue-violet tint. The unique properties of the NdIII+ are also used enhance contrast in astronomy optics and, most prominently, in infrared lasers.
The filter absorbs part of the light energy at wavelengths around the colour yellow - which we see predominantly in the traditional bulb. The result is a "less yellow", whiter light that can be very well combined with fluorescent lamps.
The Nd2O3 glass fluoresces at near infrared (~1300 nm). Part of the yellow light is converted to heat. The filter absorbs 20-25% of the total luminous flux produced by the filament.
The yellow colour is a transitional stage between red and green. As the Nd filter reduces yellow it increases the colour contrast between red and green.
As the filtered bulb is a "coloured" light source (off-Planckian locus), the CRI evaluated by the classical formula only reads about 75-80, which is pretty misleading. A new formula called CQS is being worked on for evaluating the colour quality of LED diodes that would follow the viewer's impression of the given light more closely than the CRI formula currently in use.
LED – light emitting diodes
History of these light sources dates back to 1907 when H. J. Round, PA to G. Marconi, observed electroluminescence on crystals of silicon carbide. O. V. Losev described this phenomenon thoroughly in 1927. K. Lehovec provided deep theoretical explanation in 1951.
Several infrared-emitting semiconductors were created in 50s. In 1962, N. Holonyak presented the first red light emitting diode. Yellow LED followed soon and the efficiency was growing. LED price dropped dramatically in the beginning of 70s so they were used as indicators and displays of portable calculators. Green LED followed after a while, but the blue one was invented only in 1989. First white LED appeared soon after this discovery. Inventions made in 90s improve the efficiency of LEDs dramatically, thanks to multi-stage, multi-layer or resonant structures. The power of LEDs grown from miliwatts to units of watts and their efficiency has already beaten fluorescent tubes and HIDs.
LEDs can be found as indicators in most of the electronic appliances, they backlit the displays of cellular phones, hand torches and are even used as a source of light in some TVs and data projectors. LEDs are new to lighting industry and they can be used in exterior, interior, architectural and transport lighting.
LED is a semiconductor source of light. Layers of silicon-based materials emit light as electric current passes through them. The spectrum of the emitted light is a bell-shaped in a relatively narrow band around a dominant wavelength. So LEDs are primarily sources of colour light.
White light can be achieved by combining several colours, blue LED with yellow phosphor being the most commonly used. The blue light partly passes the phosphor layer and partly gets converted to the yellow light. The resulting light looks white. LEDs of warm to daylight colour can be obtained, however, the Rais only about 75 to 80. Special phosphors can be used to push Rato about 90 for sake of efficiency. Another approach is to use a (ultra)violet LED and a mixture of colour phosphors. Raof 97 can be achieved and high lm/W are expected. Yet another approach is mixing the white from several colour LEDs. Using the most common RGB, Raof about 70 can be achieved. Using newer components with four colours, RGBA (A for Amber), Raaround 90 can be reached. Ra of 97 has been reached with RGBAW (W for White). The colour components can be driven independently which offers a wide range of applications. LED/Light/Engin units with an RGBW matrix, cooler and driver introduce a complete solution for creating a comfortable light with variable parameters, dimming, chromatic temperature changes, mood, decorative or biodynamic light.
The advantage of LEDs over other light sources is their great efficiency and a potential to increase it even more. The fluorescent and HIDs have reached their maximum around 100 lm/W while LEDs are already at 150 lm/W and it’s expected that more than 220 lm/W can be reached. Another advantage is longevity: LEDs live 3 to 5 times longer than fluorescent tubes. LED’s start-up time is much shorter than that of incandescent bulb, which makes LEDs great for car brake lights. Fast switching (PWM) can be used to control the average luminous flux of LEDs from almost zero to 100% with tiny losses.
The basic drawback of LED is high initial cost, which is not yet balanced by their longevity and efficiency. The LED way mostly equals new luminaires too. There are some retrofit lamps with LEDs on the market, but it’s often just a halfway solution. A paradoxical disadvantage is their potential efficiency in combination with a long lifetime. Some investors rather choose a cheaper traditional solution and wait. The longevity of LEDs is often overrated and the expected 30,000 to 100,000 hours can be achieved with expensive cooling system. A quaint con can be their high efficiency too – LED traffic lights freeze and get covered with ice while the old incandescent still work.
LEDs are often criticized for low colour rendering. Tests show that people judged some LED lights better than a plain Racomparison would suggest. It is possible that wider use of LEDs will require a new metric for quality of colours that would reflect the subjective feeling from a given light better than Ra, which does not work very well for LEDs.
The year 2015 is estimated to be a breakthrough in LEDs use. | <urn:uuid:de2cbf07-db84-4ef0-8688-585e2b7eb0ad> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 8,410 |
Room 10 learnt all about the Chinese New Year and were very intrigued to learn about the different cultures and customs that happen. We learned about the festivals and the symbols of the Chinese New Year. We even made our very own Chinese lanterns inspired by the lantern festival. We cut and stuck our lanterns together and even learned how to draw some Chinese symbols to decorate them.
Chinese New Year in Room 10
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Dynamics of receptor and protein transducer homodimerisation
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1 University of Rostock, 18051 Rostock, Germany
2 The Beatson Institute for Cancer Research, Glasgow G61 1BD, UK
3 University of Glasgow, Sir Henry Wellcome Functional Genomics Facility, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK
BMC Systems Biology 2008, 2:92 doi:10.1186/1752-0509-2-92Published: 31 October 2008
Signalling pathways are complex systems in which not only simple monomeric molecules interact, but also more complex structures that include constitutive or induced protein assemblies. In particular, the hetero-and homo-dimerisation of proteins is a commonly encountered motif in signalling pathways. Several authors have suggested in recent times that dimerisation relates to a series of physical and biological outcomes used by the cell in the regulation of signal transduction.
In this paper we investigate the role of homodimerisation in receptor-protein transducer interactions. Towards this end, mathematical modelling is used to analyse the features of such kind of interactions and to predict the behaviour of the system under different experimental conditions. A kinetic model in which the interaction between homodimers provokes a dual mechanism of activation (single and double protein transducer activation at the same time) is proposed. In addition, we analyse under which conditions the use of a power-law representation for the system is useful. Furthermore, we investigate the dynamical consequences of this dual mechanism and compare the performance of the system in different simulated experimental conditions.
The analysis of our mathematical model suggests that in receptor-protein interacting systems with dual mechanism there may be a shift between double and single activation in a way that intense double protein transducer activation could initiate and dominate the signal in the short term (getting a fast intense signal), while single protein activation could control the system in the medium and long term (when input signal is weaker and decreases slowly). Our investigation suggests that homodimerisation and oligomerisation are mechanisms used to enhance and regulate the dynamic properties of the initial steps in signalling pathways. | <urn:uuid:ce70389f-69e4-4a4f-b700-2b117db6d675> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 2,240 |
Collaborative Innovation: Intellectual Property Considerations - June 2016
Associate Tom Cowan authored "Collaborative Innovation: Intellectual Property Considerations - June 2016" which was published in International Bar Association: Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Newsletter.
Excerpt: Collaboration benefits innovative endeavors in many technological areas. With software, medical devices, biotech, mobile devices, aerospace, and other technologies, the expertise and creativity of each collaborator can produce valuable innovations. However, collaborative innovation can also lead to disputes over ownership and control of those resulting innovations. To ensure the benefits of such efforts inure to the intended beneficiaries, it is important to understand some aspects of intellectual property (IP) law. This article touches on three such issues: sharing information with your collaborator, identifying the inventors of the innovation, and ensuring proper ownership of the innovation. Regardless of the specific type of technological endeavor, these IP issues are important to collaborative innovation.
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The Cavanera Etnea Resort & Wine Experience, on the slopes of Mount Etna, is equipped with all modern comforts and conveniences in line with international standards. Cavanera Etnea Resort & Wine Experience has 10 double rooms furnished with attention to detail and in respect of the Sicilian hospitality tradition.
The rooms located in the main house enjoy a view of the natural spectacle of the perpetually snow-capped summit of the Etna volcano, while those adjacent to the wine cellar are completely surrounded by the vineyards and centuries-old trees.
The original lava stone structure has been enhanced by a conservation restoration which has maintained the exterior look of the property and updated the interior with the creation of the ten bedrooms and the wine tasting room.
The latter faces onto an antique palmento with a perfectly conserved wooden wine press. All the rooms can make use of the free services such as the Wi-Fi connection which is available both in the rooms and communal areas, the private car park, the nature walk in the Cavanera Estate Park, and the hire of mountain bikes to go in search of the volcano’s undiscovered paths. Every room comes with a flat screen satellite TV, a safe deposit box, air conditioning, heating, hairdryer and minibar as standard. The Cavanera Wine Resort offers its guests the opportunity to take advantage of some extra services. It is, in fact, possible to make use of agreements with some of the more specialised accommodation facilities neighbouring the Cavanera agriturismo on Etna.
relax and enjoy the Firriato Wine shop and Wine Bar.
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National Cathedral Chooses New DeanBishop Budde of the Diocese of Washington has announced that the Rev. Randy Hollerith, rector of a large and thriving parish in Richmond, Virginia, has been selected as the new Dean of the National Cathedral. The previous dean, the Rev. Gary Hall, had resigned last year (see update story) saying he was too close to retirement age to carry the cathedral through an extensive fundraising effort. Hollerithl has ties to the Cathedral, and has been in his Richmond parish for 16 years. The Washington Post article gives more details on Hollerith's successful parish building and fundraising.
New Zealand Anglicans Set Goals for Gender Equity in Church OfficesWhile last week's synod meeting of the Anglican in Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia deferred decisions on blessing same sex marriages, they passed a resolution setting a goal of 50% representation of women in all aspects of their church's governance, including appointed boards, and at the highest levels of liturgical leadership (i.e. bishops). The resolution was sponsored by those who had attended the UN meeting on the status of women and it passed to rounds of applause.
Same Sex Marriage in the News in Scotland and South AfricaBoth the (Presbyterian) Church of Scotland and the Scottish Episcopal Church put same sex marriage on the agendas of their governing body meetings this spring. The Church of Scotland passed changes that allow ministers of their denomination to take advantage of the civil marriage laws. They have not approved any changes though that would allow same sex couples to wed in the church. That however, is the question that the Scottish Episcopal Church will vote on at its synod in early June. A commission has submitted a proposal to amend the marriage canon to allow same sex marriages. It will require votes at two successive synods to go into effect. Meanwhile, Archbishop Tutu's daughter has resigned her ministerial license rather than be suspended by the church in South Africa because she married her same sex partner in the Netherlands, home of her spouse. Archbishop Tutu and his wife were present for the wedding, and the Archbishop gave a father's blessing during the service. South Africa has had legal civil marriage for same sex couples since 2006, but the church has not changed its canons. Her resignation does not affect Reverend Canon Mpho Tutu-Van Furth's standing as a priest in the Episcopal Church. She is canonically resident in the Diocese of Washington.
Initial Court Ruling Disappoints St. James Newport BeachThe initial court ruling on whether the restrictive covenant forbidding sale of St. James Church in Newport Beach has disappointed that congregation. The original donor of the land was sued by Bishop Bruno because they claimed that they had not removed restrictions on the church property that barred its use for anything other than a church. The trial court has ruled that the restrictions were lifted on all three parcels of land donated by the company in the 1980s. The company claimed it had only removed the restrictions on parcels being bused for parking. The company is considering appealing. For more on the dispute, you can pick up the threads at this Update post.
Bishops of Four Rebuilding Dioceses Meet with President of the House of Deputies in PittsburghOn May 10-11, Bishops from Fort Worth, South Carolina, San Joaquin and Pittsburgh met with Gay Jennings, the President of the House of Deputies, and Sally Johnson, Chancellor to Jennings. The bishops of the four dioceses have met periodically to discuss common issues and news. The meeting in Pittsburgh allowed them to also brief Jennings on what was happening in the dioceses. The Diocese of South Carolina e-news has an article on the meeting and a picture.
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Virginia Bishops Are Working on Transgender Policy for Church Schools
The three bishops of the Diocese of Virginia, Diocesan bishop Shannon Johnston, Suffragan Bishop Susan Goff, and Assisting Bishop Ted Gulick have issued a statement that they are carefully working on a policy for the Church Schools of the diocese, (and for other diocesan related organizations and camps) that will address controversies that have arisen in fully including transgender students. The principles that will infuse the policy are sensitive to the needs of transgender students and parents, educators, psychologists, and others involved with the schools. There are six official Church Schools, some of which are day schools and some that take boarders. The diocese elects a single board of trustees that oversees all six schools while granting much autonomy to individual boards at each school. The six are Christchurch (Middlesex County) St. Catherine's (Richmond), St. Christopher's (Richmond), St. Margaret's (Tappahannock) Stuart Hall (Staunton), and St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School (Alexandria). Three of the schools are single sex schools. One Additional Richmond school, the Anna Julia Cooper School is considered an "related institution" for the diocese. The Cooper School is a middle school with ties to the Church Schools in Richmond. In addition the policy would affect the diocesan summer camps run at Shrine Mont. The Episcopal High School in Alexandria is independent and it is not clear if any policy developed by the diocese will apply to it. | <urn:uuid:e5f0329e-559e-4543-a74e-e2359e325237> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 5,449 |
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1. a tablet of dex [n -S]
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1. The History of England from the Accession of James the Second by Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay, Hannah More Macauley Tevelyan (1861)
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A 24-year-old woman living in the home stated she didn’t know she was pregnant, sheriff’s officials said in a press release. The statement described the toilet as holding a “small fetus… with the umbilical cord still attached.”
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Dimitar Berbatov has revealed the two areas he believes Manchester United need to strengthen this summer.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was announced as the club’s next permanent manager on Thursday, with the club expected to back the 46-year-old heavily in the transfer market.
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Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar announced two new rules Thursday designed to improve drilling and workplace safety offshore, and promised more regulation to come, further unsettling an industry that had hoped Salazar would link his announcement to the lifting of the administration's moratorium on deepwater drilling.
"We will be as clear and straightforward as possible as we implement these changes but the oil and gas industry needs to expect a dynamic regulatory environment as we bring the U.S.'s offshore program up to the gold standard that they deserve to have," Salazar said.
He announced the new rules in a speech at the Woodrow Wilson Center, in which he described the blowout of BP's Deepwater Horizon well as a crossroads in the history of energy development in the United States and the world.
"It is my hope that when we look back at this time that the crisis that unfolded beginning on April 20 in the Gulf of Mexico, that we will see this as a turning point for our county and for our world as we look forward to developing a safer and more environmentally protected oil and gas industry in America's oceans and oceans throughout the world," Salazar said.
But Salazar's use of the phrase "dynamic regulatory environment" sent a shudder through a drilling community largely idled by either the formal moratorium on deepwater drilling or what is characterized as a de facto moratorium on shallow-water drilling since the BP oil disaster. What the industry needs more than anything to get back to work, industry officials say, is a climate of clarity and certainty.
"Generally, a 'dynamic regulatory' program is one that doesn't encourage investment and doesn't facilitate workers going back to work and rigs drilling again," said Jim Noe, executive director of the Shallow Water Energy Security Coalition.
Between the new rules and the forecast of further future regulation, "the certainty (that operators need) to drill and operate in the Gulf of Mexico is nonexistent," said Don Briggs, president of the Louisiana Oil & Gas Association.
Noe and Briggs were among those who had hoped Salazar would use his announcments on the heightened regulatory regime on drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf to signal that the administration is going to lift the six-month moratorium on deepwater drilling, which is now due to lapse Nov. 30.
Instead, Salazar said that while drilling can never be risk-free, "we will only lift the moratorium when I, as secretary of the Interior, am comfortable that we have significantly reduced those risks."
A short while later, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said the imposition of the new safety rules could hasten the end of the moratorium.
"I think in many ways it likely does," Gibbs said.
But Gibbs also took a swipe at Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., for attempting to force the administration to end the moratorium by holding up President Barack Obama's nomination of Jacob "Jack" Lew to be the new director of the Office of Management and Budget.
"I think it is a sad day when somebody is held up with such bipartisan support with the type of experience that's necessary, in an environment where we have to improve our fiscal picture, that that person is held up for something that is completely unrelated to them," Gibbs said. "I think it is sad, and I think it's outrageous."
In her letter last week to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., placing her hold on Lew's nomination, Landrieu complained that, despite Lew's expertise, "he lacked the sufficient concern for the host of economic challenges confronting the Gulf Coast," the "most acute" of which is the moratorium.
But Gibbs said, "We are not bargaining the safety of oil drilling away for an appointment that shouldn't be the cause of the type of gridlock that we are used to seeing in Washington."
Michael Bromwich, director of the Interior Department's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement, told the federal Oil Spill Commission on Monday that he would be delivering his report on the moratorium to Salazar this week, but that even once the moratorium is lifted, it may take operators a while to work their way through the new regulations and resume drilling.
While Gibbs said Thursday that "Secretary Salazar received Mr. Bromwich's report," Bromwich's office said it had not yet been delivered to Salazar, but that would happen in the next few days.
The two new rules announced by Salazar for the most part appear to codify changes outlined in a May 27 Interior Department report on offshore oil drilling safety and subsequent new Notice to Lessees issued by BOEMRE, though Briggs said they have yet to see the actual rules themselves and "the devil is in the details."
"Under these new rules, operators will need to comply with tougher requirements for everything from well design and cementing practices to blowout preventers and employee training," Salazar said. "They will also need to develop comprehensive plans to manage risks and hazards at every step of the drilling process, so as to reduce the risk of human error."
Environmentalist were quick to praise Salazar's announcement.
"This shows a very strong commitment by the administration to impose the regulations needed to prevent another spill like the Deepwater Horizon," said Marilyn Heiman, the director of the Offshore Energy Reform Group of the Pew Environment Group. "It's certainly a shame it takes a disaster of this magnitude to actually have these regulations in place."
"This is a good first step toward strengthening the safeguards we need to help prevent a repeat of the catastrophic blow out that poisoned Gulf waters, threw thousands of Americans out of work and destroyed rich habitat, fish and wildlife this summer," said Natural Resources Defense Council Executive Director Peter Lehner.
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19. Standard rates have been calculated on all installations. If we are required to work overtime, the appropriate overtime rates will apply, and are payable upon completion of job.
20. All quotes are subject to change should the requirements have been adjusted and will reflect on final invoice. This means that if a specific job was quoted on, but additional products were needed or the specifications of materials were changed during the job process that the quote will not be adjusted and re-supplied, however all additional or changes will reflect on the final invoice.
21. All new clients must ensure that we have all their correct contact information.
22. Acceptance by HOT INK of any order will be subject to authorization from our Credit Controller. ?
23. With respect to signage, all orders under R5000 are subject to full payment upfront. Installations are estimated and depend on ease of access to installation point. In the event of payment being made by direct deposit or electronic funds transfer, please fax or email proof of payment to our office. Work will only commence when the funds reflect in our account.
24. Ownership of goods will not vest in the customer until account has been paid in full.
25. Collections and deliveries will be charged for at our current rates as per our delivery rates sheet which can viewed on our website www.hotink.co.za
26. All transport costs, either by rail, road or air, are for the Client’s account. In all cases where delivery is by courier, the courier shall be deemed the Client’s agent and delivery to such courier shall be deemed as the Client in the same manner, as if the Client signed the delivery documents.
27. HOT INK will not be held liable for damage caused to products by 3rd party delivery method/s.
28. The client is responsible to check goods on delivery for any damages and the signature on the invoice delivery note will confirm that the goods were delivered in good order and the correct quantity.
29. Any goods rejected because of print quality must be returned within 7 days of delivery.
30. Please note where a client is collecting, the client will sign their invoice and this signature is deemed to mean that they have collected the goods and acceptance of job.
31. No rejection will be accepted if colour proofs are not signed or specifications are not supplied.
32. No penalties will be incurred by HOT INK, should deadlines not be met due to weather conditions or delays due to client.
33. Should a job be requested earlier than stipulated, an additional charge will apply, even if previously quoted on, to cover overtime costs incurred. | <urn:uuid:b646509c-a513-4257-9770-9d526a1bbc3a> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 5,099 |
Like most people here, I’ve been watching anime for many, many years. I owe blocks like Toonami for getting me into the medium. Shows like Dragonball Z and Ronin Warriors shaped my beginning years, while shows like Neon Genesis Evangleion and Cowboy Bebop showed me that there’s some true artistic ability and expression found within anime (moreso than big burly dudes punching and screaming for hours on end). I now try to watch anime showcasing many genres and storytelling. Anime is just another great, creative medium for telling stories, and I’m happy to share my thoughts on the series I enjoy with you! | <urn:uuid:e58f3582-b996-46ec-b6b8-4966d896f441> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 609 |
Cool Facts About The “Most Expressive Cat In The World”
The Pallas cat, also called a Manul cat, is considered the most expressive cat in the world.
They live in the grasslands and montane steppes of Central Asia and have now been classified a near threatened species. This is due to habitat degradation, climate change and their primary food source being poisoned in large numbers as humans consider them a pest.
Pallas’ cats, while adorable to look at, should not be kept as pets. Not only is it difficult for them to survive at low altitudes, but they are truly wild animals. A Pallas’ cat kept as a pet would be truly miserable, and would probably make you miserable, too. | <urn:uuid:ce9130fd-939f-4f85-abc7-2ba7ec70eb92> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 676 |
Objective To assess the factors affecting health-related quality of life (HRQOL) after ear surgery in patients with chronic otitis media (COM).
Design Prospective questionnaire-based outcome study.
Setting Tertiary care institution.
Patients The study population comprised 205 patients aged 21 to 67 years referred for ear surgery owing to COM with or without cholesteatoma between November 2009 and March 2011.
Interventions The ear surgery for COM included tympanoplasty, with or without mastoidectomy. The Korean version of the Chronic Ear Survey (K-CES), a disease-specific outcome survey, was administered before and 12 months after surgery.
Main Outcome Measures The primary outcome measures were the total score and subscale score, including an activity restriction-based subscale, symptom subscale, and medical resource utilization subscale. The scores were analyzed with disease- and patient-related factors affecting health-related quality of life.
Results Of the 205 patients enrolled, complete data from 156 patients were available for this study. The K-CES score in patients with COM improved after ear surgery in total and in all subscales of the K-CES (P < .001). In univariable analysis, poor improvement in total K-CES score was more likely to occur after ear surgery in patients with postoperative complications, diabetes mellitus, hearing loss as a chief complaint, lower air conduction threshold in postoperative audiometry, and a high level of education and in those who underwent canal wall down mastoidectomy (P < .05). Multivariable analysis using multiple linear regression revealed that the occurrence of complications, presence of diabetes mellitus, level of education, and postoperative air conduction thresholds were independent factors for poor improvement in total K-CES score (P < .05).
Conclusion Recognition of factors that have significant relation with subjective outcomes may help surgeons to identify patients who are prone to have a lower satisfaction and provide useful information in preoperative counseling. | <urn:uuid:ddf4e764-fb77-4531-ace0-37efa632c983> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 2,049 |
After a long day in the water or doing activities, most people will want somewhere to sleep!
We offer a wide range of options, with pitches for caravans, campers, and tents as well as a large number of more permanent options, including 20 stunning beach villas and static caravans. All our pitches have electric hook-ups (CEE 10 amp plus, 2.3 kW). Some of our pitches are equipped with water and waste water connections, and some offer more than 130 m2 for private use.
Bed linen including towels and beach towels can be hired for 150 SEK per person. You can either clean your cottage/room yourself or book a cleaning service at reception.
To stay at our campsite we require that you have a Camping Key Europe camping card or a Camping-ID. You can either purchase it at reception or order it / download it online through Camping.se | <urn:uuid:ab275bcf-2f89-4fdf-ac11-cad72858a781> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 831 |
Weavers of the palm leaf fish mobile, and other palm leaf products, in this province are Thai Muslims. The skills have been inherited for over 100 years. It is assumed that Thai Muslim spice traders who sailed their houseboats along the Chao Phraya River in the olden days were the first to have woven fish mobiles from palm leaf, out of inspiration from their affectionate bond with water and their surroundings, referring to a Thai barb with which they were familiar and using leaves from various species of palm grown locally. Originally, each woven fish mobile was not as colourful nor numerously composed as in the present, using only a mixture of natural pigment and varnish for the final touch. The fish mobile, mostly in red, is usually hung above a baby’s cradle so that Thai children are familiar with it since their babyhood.
There are some beliefs relating to the fish mobile. Thai people in ancient times regarded Thai barb as an auspicious fish that would help to attract wealth, so a palm leaf fish mobile would be hung in the corridor in front of the house. Some believed that by hanging the fish mobile that was numerously composed would help to enhance the growth as well as number of their children so that they would have plentiful supply of labour. It was also believed that, in hanging a fish mobile above the cradle, it should be hung at the right position easily visible for the baby, not toward the head nor the feet or else the baby would be disturbed by the guardian spirit. In fact, that would cause defective eyes. | <urn:uuid:cca83f5e-9098-41c6-80ad-4e11095ad3a2> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 1,543 |
EURALIUS, an EU funded project has completed the setup of the required equipment for remote hearings for SPAK Court of First Instance. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, members of the press as well as general public are not able to participate in court hearings. As such SPAK Court of First instance is currently facing issues in handling a significant number of enquires received from members of the press.
A respective Normative Act provides the necessary legal foundation for remote hearings.
During the upcoming week EURALIUS will provide a user training to Judges and other staff of the SPAK Court of First Instance on the usage of this platform. The equipment is expected to facilitate the court in handling the requests being received from members of the press as a consequence of COVID-19 restrictions.
In addition, EURALIUS has provided the High Judicial Council with the technology to facilitate such hearings in all Albanian Courts. The approaches to remote hearings emphasize the importance of remaining committed to efficiency, accessibility, and transparency for all parties involved when incorporating technology in the court system, both in the context of the current emergency and beyond. | <urn:uuid:9e4dfb06-ee59-4d47-91f2-856b963d3f75> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,201 |
Specialty in Stem Cell Biology
Location(s): United States
The Bridges to Stem Cell Program prepares community college students, particularly members of racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented in the health sciences, to obtain positions in the field of stem cell research by providing them with hands-on laboratory experience as well as academic instruction. A second purpose is to encourage students to pursue careers as stem cell scientists and thus, continue their education until they have obtained the required advanced degree. Selected students will serve an internship in a collaborating laboratory and will have the opportunity to work alongside scientists and technicians as they proceed through their experiments. Along with honing their laboratory skills, students develop critical thinking skills and confidence in their ability to work in today's world of biological science, which can be daunting when viewed from the outside. Students earn a special certificate that will require that they complete advanced training in working with stem cells and participate in a course devoted to the scientific, ethical and legal aspects of stem cell research, along with their internship. Students have the opportunity to participate in a myriad of seminars and workshops in stem cell research offered by the host laboratory. To encourage students to share their experiences with others, they are invited as guest lecturers in a number of the biology and biotechnology classes offered by local colleges so that they can educate and inspire other students in this new and exciting field of biological research. Well-trained laboratory technicians are critical to the success of all research laboratories. | <urn:uuid:c8c0adf7-370e-41af-ad4a-d2517a5dcc16> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,711 |
I saw an unusual looking "tile" job on a shower...
I saw an unusual looking "tile" job on a shower the other day.
The guy explained he had done it himself this way to save $$$.
He swears it has not leaked or been any problem at all in 2 years.
Any reason why he should not have done this in this fashion?
I figured if it looks nice, stays dry on the other side..... why not?
He had the ends tucked into vinyl strips and he said it was all glued up!
Here's a pic showing what I saw..... sort of.... or how he explained to to me anyways.
I was impressed... it actually looked real good!
Just wondering if there is anything I should warn him about?
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Last Friday (May 14) in Austin – where Sandra owns a home – the proud new mom was “showing the baby off to just random people in stores,” a fellow shopper says. “Sandra was in a really happy mood.”
Bullock, 45, appears to be “such a natural with [Louis] and so easygoing and chill,” local store owner Jennifer Mazuelos says. “He’s such a big boy!”
After learning that her husband Jesse James was having multiple affairs, the Academy Award-winner filed for divorce in April and is now settling into full-time motherhood.
“Sandra is loving it!” a friend tells Us. Adds another pal: “Having Louis around is perfect therapy for what she went through with Jesse.”
While the Miss Congeniality star hadn’t considered adopting alone prior to the split, her unexpected single parenthood has been “an extraordinary lesson for her,” a friend says. | <urn:uuid:252fcb79-f82c-4bad-a347-c6b0ebb18c52> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 836 |
|Painting the bike lane on Clinton Street. Photo by MK Metz|
Vehicles driving in the bike lanes no doubt hasten the fading, but salt and snow plows also take their toll.
Scott Shaffer of streets.mn has an excellent post about faded bike lanes. It reads in part:
"A bike lane isn’t just a physical thing — it’s a social construct. Like money, it only matters because we all act like it does . . . The fading of the paint, and the cause of the fading, erodes this foundation. It erases confidence in the bike lane, not just the paint."
A Few Bicycle Statistics from the Department of Transportation:
Half of all of NYC's bicycle fatalities are in Brooklyn, according to DOT data. In 2013, 12 cyclists died in crashes citywide. Six of these were in Brooklyn.
Thousands of cyclists are injured in crashes -- and this happens more in Brooklyn. In 2013, there were 1,574 bike crashes which resulted in injuries to riders in Brooklyn. (Also, 21 motorists were injured in these crashes.)
- During that same period in Manhattan, 1,169 crashes resulted in cyclist injuries, and 3 died. (In these crashes, eight mororists were injured.)
- In Queens, 772 cyclists were injured in crashes in 2013, and 2 died. (Four motorists were injured.)
- In the Bronx, 316 crashes resulted in injuries to cyclists, and one died. (Five motorists were injured.)
- In Staten Island, 41 cyclists were injured in 2013. None died.
Pedestrians are getting hurt by bikes as well. In 2013 in Brooklyn, 73 pedestrians were injured by bikes (one died). The most dangerous precincts in Brooklyn for pedestrians getting hit by bikes (in order of injuries) are the 90th, 78th, 84th, 94th, 79th and 72nd.
Pedestrians are even worse offf in Manhattan, with 198 of them injured by bikes. The Bronx had just 15; Queens had 29; S.I. had one.
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Volstad, 26, had been a non-tender candidate in Chicago following a season in which he posted a 6.31 ERA in 111 1/3 innings. The 6'8" right-hander provides Kansas City with some rotation depth. In the four seasons leading up to 2012, he posted a 4.59 ERA with 5.8 K/9 and 3.1 BB/9 as a member of the Marlins' rotation.
Volstad earned $2.7MM in 2012 as a first time eligible player and his salary can't be reduced by more than 20% if he's tendered a contract through the arbitration process. In fact MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz projects a slight raise to $3MM for Volstad. | <urn:uuid:1bce59a0-05cb-4d10-9c24-05e308f16201> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 573 |
I am on the road more than the average fashion writer. I’m always visiting the stores, boutiques and malls that I write about and snapping pictures of the great deals I find. On a normal day, I may hit CoolSprings Galleria, then pop over to Hillsboro Village before hitting up a new boutique tucked away downtown.
Nothing ruins my day like when the battery on my camera conks out, or when my now invaluable iPad runs out of juice. So I was thrilled with the small multi-charger I found that makes powering back up easy. It plugs into my car’s power outlet and allows me to charge my phone, camera and iPad in one fell swoop. Normally, I have to take my camera home or to the office to use a wall outlet. But this little gadget has its own two-prong plug, making my life on the go so much easier. | <urn:uuid:6909b78d-6b66-4ff5-9614-b0a1f7c609d1> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 795 |
Thanksgiving is already here.
In past years that would mean a morning with high school friends watching the football game, followed by an afternoon of family and visits from friends while eating a great feast. This year, the celebration has moved to Philadelphia, my new home, and PhillyBoy and I have been married for exactly 4 months (today, not tomorrow)!!! That means we get to play host and hostess for a fun Thanksgiving brunch, and we couldn’t be more excited! We are even more excited because we have a special guest coming- my dad!!!!- from Rhode Island.
One way I like to get ready for a party is by deciding what serving pieces and tablecloth to use ahead of time. That way I am not digging through my cabinets last minute looking for a bowl or platter, and I get to spend more time relaxing with guests. Since we are hosting Thanksgiving brunch, I wanted to keep the table light, so I am using a simple white (stain resistant) tablecloth and added the Etienne runner I bought from Crate & Barrel. I also set up some pretty Mariposa candlesticks I was given as a gift for the centerpiece.
Once I got all the plates and serving pieces on the table, however, the candlesticks had to be moved to the buffet table in the kitchen. I put a little piece of paper next to or on each serving piece to know what it will be used for. I also started putting out the room temperature yogurt bar toppings like the honey and nuts, wrapped tightly with plastic wrap until tomorrow morning.
All I have left to do before tomorrow now is vacuum and mop the kitchen and change the sheets on the guest room bed for PB’s sister (who we might be able to convince to sleep over!) and the house will be in great condition. I also need to pick up some prosciutto and good bread from Center City. I already made the roasted potato medley since it will reheat really nicely, and everything else will be made in the morning in this order:
-Pour orange juice into pitcher
-PB clean POM pomegranates for salad
-make salad dressing
-put yogurt in bowl (back in fridge until brunch time)
-make egg white frittata muffins
-make batch of coffee & tea
-assemble prosciutto e melone
-make za’atar bread and toast whole wheat baguette
Leslie and I made pumpkin cakes last night and I am going to bring mine as an addition to Thanksgiving dinner at our aunt’s house tomorrow afternoon. I am glad I did this ahead of time so I won’t have to worry about it during brunch tomorrow.
Beyond all that, all that is left is to EAT!
Off to celebrate,
For some last minute Thanksgiving dinner additions, try these recipes:
Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut Squash Mashed Potatoes
Pumpkin Cream Sauce for ravioli or other pasta | <urn:uuid:6109f9a6-165a-4893-b324-c2bb195ca5b5> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 2,686 |
‘Tis the season, and as you shop for those kids, grandkids, and nieces and nephews, you could probably use some good ideas for gifts. You may or may not have a wish list. But, if you’re buying toys for charity, you don’t even have a list. What will make those kids the happiest? What will bring the sparkle to their eyes on Christmas morning? Here are the top selling toys for Christmas, 2013.
Known as Teksta, the Robotic Puppy in the UK, Tekno is perhaps the fastest selling toy. Stores are having a hard time keeping it on the shelves, so if you see one, snatch it up. Someone in your family, or some child receiving charity, will be delighted to get this robotic toy. It can do backflips, bark, play ball, and retrieve. It also communicates using its eyes. Furthermore, it can be controlled remotely through an iOS or an app for an android. They are available in pink and blue, presumably for gender-specific gift giving.
This is the new iteration of the toy. It was first introduced in 1999 as an affordable option to the more expensive Sony Aibo. This model is cuter, with more of an anime styling for its eyes and other features. It even obeys hand gestures, and its personality will change depending on where you pet it. It will dance to music, and has a sensor that keeps it from running into walls and such. They will even talk to each other.
The InnoTab 3S by V-Tech is another great choice for the budding IT in your home. This is a 3rd generation item, and has a five inch touchscreen. This kiddie iPad has a camera that will take pictures from the front or the back. The InnoTab comes with some apps to get the kid started on an e-book and a game, and the KidConnect app is part of the package. With 4GB of memory, you can download movies, TV shows, or more e-Books, and you can even expand the memory.
Another of the robotic toys available today is the Robo Fish. This is a water activated toy with a small bowl that serves as a fish bowl. The colorful fish don’t do anything if they are just on the shelf, but once you put them in water, they start swimming just like real fish. They bob around, and will even swim up to the surface as if they are eating.
The Nerf Elite Rapidstrike CS-18 is the light-weight Nerf gun of the 2013 season. The clip holds 18 foam darts, and is see-through so you aren’t as likely to run out of ammo. The Nerf guns are still immensely popular, as paint-ball guns are more messy and tend to bruise. But, this is no softie in the shooting contest. It will fire all 18 darts in under 6 seconds. That is at a range of 20 meters. Just don’t take it to a U.S. school for show and tell. You’ll end up expelled.
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Foxy Elizabeth Banks (“Zack and Miri Make a Pornoâ€, “The Uninvitedâ€) is in final negotiations to star opposite Australia’s Russell Crowe in “The Next Three Days,” a Paul Haggis-directed flick that takes it cue from the French thriller “Pour elle.”
Haggis is directing, writing and producing “Next Three Days,” which centers on an ordinary couple who find themselves in an unthinkable situation and have to make desperate choices that will test the limits of love.
Though Banks is starting to take on more dramatic parts (like the one she played in “The Uninvitedâ€, but also Oliver Stone’s “Wâ€), she won’t be turning her back on the laffers. The actress is attached with Leslie Mann to New Line’s comedy “What Was I Thinking?” and to DreamWorks’ workplace comedy “Forever 21,” which she’s also producing through her shingle, Brownstone Prods.
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17 years to the day after making the first 900, Tony Hawk pushes himself to the breaking point and battles through this personal goal. Tony says this might be his last 900 ever. His determination and drive are just as admirable as making the trick. Congratulations.
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Book reviews — June 2003
'London 6: Westminster', by Simon Bradley and Nikolaus Pevsner
Published June 2003. ISBN 0 300 095953. £29.95
This essential guide opens up the treasures of Londonís most alluring quarter. At its core are Westminster Abbey, Parliament, and the palatial Government buildings of Whitehall, together with the great band of Royal Parks stretching westward toward Kensington. It also includes Londonís West End (Covent Garden, Soho, Mayfair, and St. Jamesís) and the less well-known Belgravia and Pimlico.
For each area there is a detailed gazetteer and brief introduction. A general introduction provides a historical and artistic overview. Numerous maps and plans, over 100 new color photographs, full indexes, and an illustrated glossary help to make this book invaluable as both reference work and guide.
This is the fifth of six Pevsner Architectural Guides volumes on London available in cloth.
Simon Bradley is the author of London 1: the City of London in the same series. Sir Nikolaus Pevsner (1902Ė83), one of the greatest names in architectural history, was the founder and chief author of the first Buildings of England series.
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Why not make the effort; do double duty. With the cost of fuel, it’s really a no-brainer.
Yuma, CO (PRWEB) December 6, 2005
With the price of fuel recently topping $3.00 per gallon in the US, farmers have found their livelihoods threatened by rising input costs cutting into already razor thin profit margins. In October 2005, in fact, farmers suffered the highest real fuel prices on record, according to US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data. With the EIA projecting an average retail fuel price of $2.58 per gallon in 2006, up from an expected average of $2.45 in 2005, farmers at the mercy of spiraling fuel and agricultural costs are regaining financial control with chemigation and irrigation fertigation systems.
For years farmers have recognized the value of fertigation and chemigation to apply fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides and pesticides to their fields through irrigation, and have sought out industry leaders like Agri-Inject, Inc. (http://www.agri-inject.com) to supply them with high quality, dependable systems. This resulted in increased control of agricultural product application and increased crop yields. Now to minimize agricultural input costs - including the soaring price of fuel brought on by foreign and domestic factors often beyond their control - farmers are increasingly “piggybacking” on their irrigation systems to fertilize and treat fields in place of using fuel-hungry heavy farm machinery.
Farmers who have made the switch say that fertilizing via irrigation is effective insurance against rising fuel costs, and since they’re going to irrigate anyway, “Why not make the effort; do double duty. With the cost of fuel, it’s really a no-brainer.”
Fertigation, in fact, can incorporate the fertilizer to the desired root depth without the use of fuel-burning application equipment or added labor. This is all the more significant as the average cost of all agricultural employees is expected to rise from $9.39/hour in 2005 to $10.00/hour in 2006. Fertilizer incorporation is achieved along with routine irrigation using precision-controlled Agri-Inject-type chemical metering pumps.
As a result, there are far fewer trips through the field with fertilizer or chemical application equipment, so there’s also less soil compaction. This, in turn, minimizes the need for chiseling, ripping, pulverizing, or deep plow operations to reduce soil compaction and create a uniform seedbed. Thus, fuel-hungry equipment is operated less, worn out and repaired less, with less labor to pay.
Chemigation via irrigation and Agri-Inject-type chemical metering pumps can also be a profitable alternative to aerial or ground application. Studies have shown that it can cost from 40 to 60 percent less annually than aerial or ground application depending on use and savings increase with use. Based on university tests and field trials, chemical use can be dramatically reduced on some crops. For instance, chemical use was reduced from 40 percent to 5 percent on Nitrogen, 50 percent to 20 percent on insecticides, and 20 percent to 5 percent on herbicides - without reducing yield.
While traditional fertilizer and chemical application gets costlier every year with spiraling fuel, labor, and input costs, the savings of irrigation fertigation systems accumulate every year after purchase. Quality chemical metering pumps used in irrigation can last ten or more years with proper maintenance. At a conventional application cost of $4.00/acre, a chemigation system (estimated at $4,080) pays for itself in 5 applications. When the per acre cost is $4.50, it’s paid for in about 3 to 4 applications - while the investment in conventional application continues to climb.
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T-Mobile UK customers can snag a free Sony Xperia U on monthly plans that start at £15.50
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Today, the network operator announced the availability of the Sony Xperia U for the always lovable contract price of free on monthly plans that start at £15.50 ($24). In contrast, you can still nab a free Xperia U with Three UK’s deal, but as we’ve mentioned already...
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1. mercorp (Posts: 987; Member since: 28 Jan 2012)
Value for the money!
Next should be the ace 2!
2. iBananaScoop (Posts: 13; Member since: 28 May 2012)
The plans from Three offer a better deal for your money. The lowest plan is £20 a month with 250mb data, 5000 text and 500 minutes. Add £3 and you get unlimited data (which is genuinely unlimited with no caps at all). But of course, if your on a tight budget, the T-mobile deal will suffice. | <urn:uuid:e0204868-a381-4737-b1e2-72cfb0ac5446> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 915 |
Driver Arrested for 2nd DUI, Nearly Collides with Emergency VehicleFully Reinstate Our Client’s
Driver fails to yield and blows by officer conducting a traffic accident investigation at a very high rate of speed. While passing the officer, driver nearly loses control and narrowly avoids a collision with the officer’s parked vehicle. He continues to weave in and out of traffic, forcing officer to abandon his accident investigation and stop our client. When asked, driver is unable to produce his driver’s license, registration, or insurance documents because he left them at home. Officer detects a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the driver, slurred speech and watery, bloodshot eyes. Driver also fails roadside sobriety tests when he cannot walk a straight line, cannot maintain his balance, and cannot follow simple instructions. Administered breath tests produce results of .100 and .098. RESULT: Our attorney orally argued four motions, but her “smoking gun” was a motion to invalidate the suspension based on the 20 minute observation period. This is the period of time the breath technician is supposed to observe those arrested for DUI prior to administering the breathalyzer tests. First, she established from the breath technician, on the record, that when he is administering a breath test, his undivided attention and focus is on that person to whom he is administering the test, as is required by law. Diligent in her research, the attorney then produced, and submitted into evidence, a breath test result that the same breath technician conducted ON SOMEONE ELSE, AT THE SAME TIME AS, AND DURING, the 20 minute observation period of our client. Therefore, our attorney was able to prove that this breath technician DID NOT give our client his undivided attention, and that he WAS NOT, in fact, administering a 20-minute observation of our client at the time he claims — he was administering one to someone else! Once the 20 minute observation period was proven invalid, the Hearing Officer had no choice but to LIFT THE SUSPENSION and FULLY REINSTATE OUR CLIENT’S CDL DRIVER’S LICENSE! | <urn:uuid:74765b00-e5f0-46b5-b0e1-6695625b803b> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 2,108 |
Risk unavoidable — with or without NBAF
Kansas political leaders and top officials at Kansas State University are united in support of a plan to bring the nation's premier agricultural disease laboratory to the K-State campus in Manhattan. But many people remain uneasy about bringing dangerous pathogens into the nation’s heartland — pathogens that could devastate the livestock industry and possibly harm humans as well.
Those fears surfaced at a Jan. 30 public hearing in Manhattan, Kan., conducted by a committee of the National Research Council. The council, in a report last year, detailed major shortcomings of
U.S. Department of Homeland Security's assessment of risks associated with operating the proposed National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, or NBAF. The hearing was intended to consider those risks as the council prepares to review a new NBAF risk analysis coming soon.
“I’m just a dumb farmer, but I am scared to death, and I think people should really, really, really look into the dangers and the safety of our community,” Manhattan farmer and rancher Sandy Cravens told the committee.
Cravens and several others think it makes no sense to put such a lab in the heartland. They believe an isolated island, like Plum Island off the East Coast where the lab is currently located, offers an extra layer of protection against the accidental spread of pathogens. That’s why Wabaunsee County, Kan., rancher Stephen Anderson isn’t swayed by promises of jobs and economic development associated with NBAF.
"Jobs, and politics, and patronage should not supersede location, location, location, and the interest of public safety,” he said.
Anderson said many recent disasters can be attributed to three inescapable risk factors: “Human error, mechanical failure, or a catastrophic event of nature—and they were all totally unexpected.”
One risk that’s received a lot of attention is the threat of tornadoes. The original NBAF design would be susceptible to a release of pathogens in the event of an F2 tornado. A much stronger F4 tornado hit Manhattan as recently as 2008. The previous risk assessment called for NBAF to be redesigned to withstand an F2 and possibly an F3 tornado.
Manhattan resident Bill Dorsett said that is inadequate, and an example of cutting corners to save money.
“How can anyone adequately or validly project future Congressional budget cuts?” he said. “The absolutely last thing we need is a budget germ lab, run by the lowest bidder.”
And even if the facility is never structurally damaged by a tornado, a twister could still cause pathogens to be released, according to Tom Manney. The K-State professor emeritus of physics and biology said the design of NBAF would rely on negative air pressure to keep any airborne germs in the secure area. Fans would constantly pull the air into high-efficiency filters, so that air can flow into the research area, but not back out. Manney said a study done in Texas showed that a tornado could easily cause air pressure outside the building to drop so low that the ventilation system would be overwhelmed.
“The tornado — at a distance of a third of a mile — could reduce pressure outside the chamber 50-fold below the inside pressure within a few minutes, and could do this without compromising the structural integrity of the building,” he said.
But that’s a scenario Stephen Higgs has never heard of. He’s the director of research at the Biosecurity Research Institute, a facility already in operation at K-State with many of the same security systems that NBAF would have. At the hearing, he recalled how he was working at a research facility in Galveston, Texas, when a category five hurricane struck.
“You know, all research stops, essentially, in advance of an event like that. All of the agents are put in sealed, locked freezers, or whatever. The labs will be decontaminated before people exit, and then you’re in safe, so it’s not like the agents are up and around,” he said.
Higgs added that any infected research animals would be euthanized, and the remains sterilized.
However, tornadoes tend to strike without much advanced warning. There may well be too little time in the event of a tornado to complete all of those precautions. Supporters of NBAF point out, however, that there’s no way to avoid any and all risks. Landon Fulmer is the policy director for Governor Sam Brownback…
“The fact of the matter is, if we don’t build the NBAF, we put ourselves, our country, our livestock industry at much greater risk than if we do build NBAF,” said Landon Fulmer, policy director for Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback. “The fact of the matter is that naturally occurring outbreaks of these diseases, whether it’s a zoonotic or an (Food and Mouth Disease) outbreak, are completely devastating.”
Fulmer said without NBAF, the United States would have to rely on research done in foreign countries. And in the event of an outbreak, the response time would be slower.
For the moment, Congress is withholding funding for construction of NBAF until an updated risk assessment has been validated by the National Research Council. The panel expects to get its first look at the new risk assessment later this month, and complete its review this summer.
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Golf’s European Tour to be renamed the DP World Tour from the start of 2022 season, featuring 47 tournaments in 27 countries and £147m in prize money
- The new global tour in 2022 will feature 47 tournaments in 27 countries
- New events in the United Arab Emirates, Japan, South Africa and Belgium
- The move comes as the European Tour reaches its 50th anniversary
The European Tour will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year by ditching its moniker and ushering in a new era in a historic naming rights deal, potentially worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Traditionalists will no doubt cry ‘shame!’ but such is the vast scale of the 10-year deal, there would have been a riot among the tour’s membership if it had not been accepted.
‘What a time to be a golfer in his 20s,’ reflected Tommy Fleetwood, as the game demonstrated once more that no sport has emerged from the pandemic in ruder health.
Tommy Fleetwood (above) welcomed the lucrative 10-year deal with Dubai-based DP World
Henceforth to be known as the DP World Tour, the financial impact will be felt instantly, with next year’s packed schedule featuring 47 events and worth over $200million (£147m), the first time that figure has been reached.
The European Tour was worth $104m (£77m) this year and $70m (£52m) in 2020.
DP World has been a loyal sponsor of the season-ending event in Dubai for the last dozen years and next year’s edition will be worth $10m (£7m) alone, the first time any tour prize fund has hit eight figures.
The supporting cast are not forgotten either. Every event sanctioned solely by the tour will be worth a minimum of $2m (£1.5m). When you think where the tour was during the height of the pandemic, desperately seeking to put on $1m (£700,000) events, it is a remarkable turnaround.
The Challenge Tour – the reserve circuit for the game’s wannabes – will be upgraded considerably as well.
European Tour was worth $104m in 2021 and $70m in 2020 after emerging from the pandemic
‘This deal is so ground-breaking it will enable us to elevate the tour in every way,’ said chief executive Keith Pelley. ‘Easy day to have a smile on your face.’
As for the change of name, Pelley pointed out that it had long been a misnomer. ‘We’ll have 23 tournaments in Europe and 24 at venues worldwide next year,’ he pointed out. ‘We’re very much a world tour.’
One question remained unanswered. Alongside the PGA Tour’s enormous financial efforts to keep players sweet, will this be enough to ward off the Saudis, and the breathtaking incentives they’ve offered the stars in an attempt to launch a world tour of their own?
‘We can have the Saudi conversation next week,’ promised Pelley, understandably unwilling to be distracted on this momentous occasion.
Interestingly, all the Europeans the Saudis have targeted posted supportive videos for the DP World Tour at the lavish announcement staged at Expo 2020 in Dubai. | <urn:uuid:9f2ccefd-2eee-4c2f-b086-25cfb481f952> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 2,899 |
Hot moms in inflatable children’s inner tubes are kind of my thing. It’s like they know something. From behind their orange Jell-O like rings of aloofness, they have extra sensory insight into the human condition and sexual psyche of the male of the species. She could also just be trying to hide her pee. Which is even hotter.
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What is a heart attack?
Your heart is a muscle an in order to operate it needs a blood supply. The blood to the heart muscle comes through the coronary arteries. A heart attack happens when the flow of blood is blocked and the heart muscle cannot get oxygen. The blood flow needs to be restored quickly.
You may experience chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath upper body discomfort, a cold sweat, nausea, back pain when you are having a heart attack.
It is important that you call 999 or 112 straight away so you can get to the hospital and the blood flow can be restored as soon as possible.
There has been a build-up of plaque in the arteries. Eventually a piece of plaque can break off and a clot forms. The clot then becomes large enough, it can partly or completely block the artery.
To treat this you may be given a clot buster or may go the catheterization laboratory for stenting. You will also be started on a number of medications, given advice on exercise and diet as well as other lifestyle modifications.
What do I do after I leave hospital if I had a heart attack?
After you leave hospital it is important that comply with you medication and adhere to the dietary advice that you received in the hospital. You can gradually increase your walking from 10 minutes per day to 30 minutes per day over a 6 week period.
After a heart attack most people will go through a grief process which means that you may be angry at time or quite despondent. This can be the most challenging part of your recovery.
Two to six weeks after your heart attack you can partake in a cardiac rehabilitation programme which will consist of risk factor medication and exercise training.
Heart 2 Heart Cardiac Physiotherapy offer cardiac rehabilitation programmes in Mount Merrion, UCD, Naas and Kilcullen.
Programmes take place on:
- Mondays at 1.30pm,2.30pm, 4pm and 5.30pm in Mount Merrion Community Centre
- Tuesdays 8am, 9am & 10.30am in UCD Sport
- Wednesdays 11am, 2pm, 3.30pm & 5pm in Kilcullen Business Campus
Karen Cradock, Specialist Cardiac Physiotherapist, B.Physio, MSc, Heart 2 Heart Cardiac Physiotherapy,
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How to Make Earrings From Buttons
Buttons are available in all sorts of designs that can complement or transform clothes and accessories, from standard round buttons to fancy engraved wood and whimsical animal shapes, there's a button to match every style. Instead of limiting buttons to shirts and other garments, spice up your outfit by turning them into earrings. Upcycle old buttons, make a lasting treasure out of your grandma's favorite vintage buttons or purchase buttons that match a specific outfit.
Things You'll Need
- Permanent crafting adhesive
- Nail or jewelry file
- Craft scissors
- Earring backs, pierced or clip-on
- Aluminum foil
Cut the thread holder off the back of the button using sharp craft scissors or heavy-duty nail clippers. If you are using a button with thread holes, move on to Step 3.
File the rough spot left behind by the thread holder on the back of the button with a nail or jewelry file.
Roll a piece of aluminum foil into a small loose ball, slightly bigger than the button.
Determine where you want to place the earring back on the button. Hold the button up to your ear to determine the most pleasing placement. This is especially important when you're using large buttons to make earrings. When using buttons with thread holes, be sure that the backing is small enough to fit in the solid area of the button and won't show through the buttonholes.
Place the button on to the tin foil ball. Push it in just a bit so that the tin foil acts as a place to hold the button while the glue dries, but not so far that the foil envelops the button.
Put a few drops of the glue onto the back of the button, then place the earring back into the glue. Hold it for a few seconds while the glue starts to set up, then release it and let the glue finish drying.
- While you can use flat buttons -- the kind with the holes in them for thread -- the best earrings are made from buttons that have that piece sticking out of the back that's designed to hold the thread.
- Several buttons can be stacked so that the largest button is on the bottom, with smaller buttons glued on to the top.
- Don't use too much glue, just enough to hold the button in place, or it will ooze out the edges of the earring back and look unsightly. | <urn:uuid:549b9aad-07a6-4e89-9e59-b0056e0b4182> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 2,251 |
TT Electronics, a global provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications, announced the HM79M family of power inductors, surface mount power inductors with ferrite core for industrial applications including automation systems, DC-DC converters, and EMI filters.
The HM79M series are low-cost medium power surface mount power inductors that offer system designers low DC resistance and high saturation current with an operating temperature range of -55°C to +125°C. Available in a wide range of inductances and package sizes, these inductors are ideal for high-efficiency DC-DC converters using high switching frequencies to 3 Mhz as well as EMI and low pass DC filter.
“Low core loss and high saturation current are key features for a wide range of current and yet-to-be-developed applications – particularly in automotive and industrial markets,” said Raj Kumar Singaraju, Global Product Line Director, Magnetics, TT Electronics. “TT’s HM79M series inductors bring a flexible selection of inductances and package sizes for high efficiency and high power density applications where performance and reliability are crucial.”
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Ellen van Dijk is the current time trial world champion and therefore the fastest woman in the peloton. The next challenge for the 35-year-old Dutchwoman is to confirm that title, by challenging the Hour Record currently held by Joss Lowden.
“That world title was one of my big goals,” Van Dijk tells me a week before her Hour Record attempt. “This Hour Record is the ultimate goal that’s next. Everything I did in cycling so far, I have done before, apart from this one. Everything is new which is both exciting and scary at the same time.”
Lowden set the current Hour Record on September 30, 2021, the then-33-year-old rider from Great Britain covering 48.405 km in one hour on the Velodrome Suisse in Grenchen, Switzerland. It’s the same track Ellen van Dijk will attempt to break the record on, on May 23.
“I considered doing this at altitude in Aguascalientes in Mexico [the location where the men’s record was set by Victor Campenaerts] but I usually don’t react well to altitude,” Van Dijk says. “The track is probably faster but logistically it would mean a completely different preparation. We would have to plan altitude camps for example. Now I only miss the Spanish races with Trek-Segafredo so this was the perfect moment.”
It’s thanks to the support of her Trek-Segafredo team that Van Dijk can attempt to break the hour record. The team will bring roughly 15 staff members to Grenchen to support her with Trek adding another handful. There will be two team managers, technical managers, mechanics, carers, a photographer and a videographer, her trainer, a press officer, plus Jens Voigt and Lizzie Deignan to commentate the livestream.
“I have wanted to do this for a while but I can’t do it alone,” Van Dijk explains. “You need support from your team and in previous teams I indicated I wanted this but didn’t get the support. With Trek-Segafredo I experience [that] they really want to go for this with me.
“For everyone it’s a huge project. Koen de Kort is one of the technical managers with the team and has done a lot of work. He is also the event manager for the hour record. I never imagined so much work went into it. Also, my trainer Josu Larazabal has been very actively involved. We have all never done this before so everything is new. It’s a discovery process for all of us.”
Van Dijk will ride a special track bike designed by Trek that will have the same specifications as her Speed Concept road time trial bike – her position will be the same. Despite the fact Van Dijk averaged 50.3 km/h at the 2021 Road World Championships in that position, that doesn’t automatically equate to beating the hour record on the track.
“I have never done a full hour in this position on the road,” she explains. Women’s time trials never exceed the 35 km mark. The 2021 World Championships time trial of 30.3 km took her 36 minutes and five seconds.
“Also, on the track you put the same amount of pressure on your legs all the time,” she explains. “There is never a moment where you can freewheel like you can on the road when you go into a corner, for example. There is also zero distraction; nothing or no one to ride towards. That makes this a hard challenge mentally as well as physically.”
Van Dijk has a background on the track, having done individual and team pursuits in the past. She takes a little bit of that experience with her but this Hour Record attempt is very different in many aspects.
“When I raced track in the past [I would] look forward and focus on the ideal line,” Van Dijk explains. “In the hour record I need to keep my head down all the time and that makes it so much harder to keep that ideal line. That has been a thing we focused on in the past weeks. Everything is about aerodynamics.
“Joss [Lowden] is not as broad-shouldered as I am and she is smaller which makes her more aerodynamic than me. She then may not have the same power but goes really fast. She played that advantage really well and I have huge respect for how she broke the record.”
It’s a hard physical challenge that awaits Van Dijk in Grenchen. She realizes it will be incredibly painful.
“I do a lot of shoulder exercises to be able to keep that position,” she explains. “I visit manual and physiotherapists to keep it as flexible as possible. There is a lot of tension in that shoulder area and we try our best to take that away but it will nevertheless become very painful. It’s maybe one of the hardest challenges: being aero and following that line and then do it for a whole hour.”
Given the mental challenge involved, Van Dijk isn’t only preparing her body for the task ahead. Despite her long list of wins – 60 as a professional – she still tends to doubt or underestimate her own abilities.
“I work with the sports psychologist of the team to visualize what might happen,” she explains. “What will go through my head when I am racing and what will my internal dialogue be like? I need to talk myself forward and not talk myself down. I have had moments where I didn’t have enough faith in my own abilities. This preparation is really good for me because it teaches me things for my road career as well. I hope to be as confident as possible.”
Some riders have music blaring from the speakers in the velodrome to keep them going during an Hour Record attempt, but Van Dijk doesn’t have a playlist ready.
“Maybe I want a song every 10 minutes so I know I am at that time in the hour but I think and hope to be so much in the zone that I don’t even hear music playing,” she says. “There will also be an audience and I do hope I hear them cheer me on. That always helps. I also asked for lap times to see how I am doing.”
Van Dijk is now 35 years old. She has an impressive list of race results with two world time trial titles, European road and time trial titles, the Tour of Flanders, and several stage race victories where she made the difference in the time trial. She is also a key rider on the Trek-Segafredo team and was vital in some of the team’s biggest wins this year, like Elisa Longo Borghini’s Paris-Roubaix and Elisa Balsamo’s Gent-Wevelgem and Trofeo Binda, to name a few.
Being the world champion means that many think Van Dijk will easily smash that Hour Record. She says it’s not that easy.
“When I decided to do this back in December it was still my little secret,” she says. “That was chill but I also wanted it to be out in the open. That was also the moment people started to have opinions. The pressure comes from outside because I am the world champion but the pressure is also within me. It’s logical because when you go for this record you kind of ask for it too.
“This is about proving things to myself. This is the ultimate challenge,” she continues. “This is the ultimate speed record in cycling and that’s a dream to achieve. I want to improve myself. That is intrinsically my own motivation. The Hour Record is an all-consuming project. It’s so big and you feel very much alive.” | <urn:uuid:227e2275-eda4-4ea7-b50f-9685b9313ecf> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 6,930 |
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Here are photos taken in 1975 from what was left over of the Greektown neighborhood after the construction the University of Illinois, Chicago, the Eisenhower Expressway and Dan Ryan Expressway in the 1960s. In the early years the Greek language was spoken on the streets and displayed on storefronts from the time that the early immigrants arrived on American shores in the 1840s. The buildings are framed against the downtown skyscrapers and in a matter of a few decades Greektown would fall victim to gentrification. The close proximity of Greektown to downtown has made it attractive to city dwellers who want to work and play in a vibrant urban community. While a student of photography at UIC, I was intrigued by what was behind the doors of old decrepit buildings on Halsted Street as seen in the photos of contractors rehabbing the turn of the century buildings. Today Greektown is a remnant of its original vibrancy and has been swallowed up by newly built condos, Whole Foods, Starbucks, Zenleaf, Mariano's and other business chains that have reclaimed the neighborhood. Many Greeks have migrated to the suburbs and built Greek Orthodox churches that are a hub for culture and faith. The original St. Basil’s Greek Orthodox Church that served the Greek immigrants during the turn of the century continues to serve the faithful on Ashland Avenue across from Rush Hospital. The National Hellenic Museum is an anchor on Halsted Street and continues with programming and exhibits of Greek culture and history. As Covid has affected us in more ways than can be imagined the history of Greektown has yet to be written.
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The Australian government unleashed a strain of a hemorrhagic disease virus into the wild earlier this year, hoping to curb the growth of the continent's rabbit population. This move might sound barbaric, but the government estimates that the animals—brought by British colonizers in the late 18th century—gnaw through about $115 million in crops every year. And the rabbits are not the only problem. For more than a century Australians have battled waves of invasive species with many desperate measures—including introducing nonnative predators—to limited avail.
Australia is not the only country with invasive creatures. But because it is an isolated continent, most of its wildlife is endemic—and its top predators are long extinct. This gives alien species a greater opportunity to thrive. “In other places, you'll see a much bigger predator community,” says Euan Ritchie, one of the directors of the Ecological Society of Australia. But the Tasmanian tiger, the marsupial lion and Megalania (a 1,300-pound lizard) are gone. The only top predator left, the Australian wild dog, or dingo (photograph), is under threat from humans because of its predilection for eating sheep.
Along with rabbits, Australia is trying to fend off red foxes (imported for hunting), feral cats (once kept as pets), carp (brought in for fish farms) and even camels (used for traversing the desert). Wildlife officials have attempted to fight these invaders by releasing viruses, spreading poisons, building thousands of miles of fences, and sometimes hunting from helicopters. In one famous case, the attempted solution became its own problem: the cane toad was introduced in 1935 to prey on beetles that devour sugarcane. But the toads could not climb cane plants to reach the insects and are now a thriving pest species themselves.
Despite scientists' protestations, the government plans to introduce another virus later this year to try reducing the out-of-control carp population. “We can't go back to the past,” Ritchie says. But “we have a lot of native mammals and other species that are holding on.” | <urn:uuid:594d2769-4179-4c4e-8fad-bee8aaaadfae> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 2,089 |
Fleurette Lison March 26, 2021 Worksheets
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Name History Of Goa Gajah
It is suspected that the word Goa Gajah comes from the word “Lwa Gajah”. In the Negarakertagama ejection composed by Mpu Prapanca in 1365 AD, there is the name “Lwa Gajah”. If interpreted, into Indonesian, then the word “Lwa” means river and Gajah which means a temple where Buddhist monks worship. So the name “Lwa Gajah” can be interpreted as a hermitage of Buddhist monks whose location is on the bank of a river.
Attractions of Goa Gajah Ubud
From the parking area to the location of the hermitage, tourists must go down the stairs. This place is surrounded by shady green trees, so the atmosphere is very cool and beautiful. According to the officer guarding this tourist attraction, the trees are hundreds of years old.
The whole Goa Gajah Ubud tourist complex can be seen from the stairs. When you reach the area below after going down the stairs, you will hear the gurgling sound of water flowing from the statue’s shower. Rocks from buildings that were destroyed by the earthquake were also found around the shower. Meanwhile, Goa Gajah Giayar itself is located not far from the fountain of the statue.
The uniqueness of Goa Gajah
The Goa Gajah tourist attraction is loved by tourists because it offers a lot of uniqueness. Then what are the uniqueness contained in this tourist attraction?
- The entrance through the mouth of the cave is only enough for 1 person.
- Outside the entrance there is a carving and 2 guardian statues.
- The inside of the cave is shaped like the letter T, about 2 meters high and 2 meters wide.
- On the left and right of the aisle there are also alcoves which may have been a hermitage inancient times. But now tourists can sit or lie there.
- At the west end of the hall there is a statue of Ganesha and at the east end of the hall there are 3 phallus.
- Apart from that, around the cave area, there is also a petirtaan statue with seven statues of widyadara-widyadari holding holy water.
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Well, this is a try at a new sprite comic. Think of it as an alternate universe to Megaman Zero. With some new characters.
A hero (Obvisouly Zero here), a mad villian, and the ultimate power. (More on the last two later in the comic.)
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One of the weird quirks about our season model at Shakespeare Theatre is the “international presentation.” Over the past five seasons, since I’ve been here, we have presented Dunsinane and Black Watch by the National Theatre of Scotland, Kneehigh’s Brief Encounter, Mies Julie from South Africa’s Market Theatre, and many more, including (just before I got here) the National Theatre’s production of Racine’s Phèdre, starring Dame Helen Mirren. This year’s presentation was an adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984 by Headlong, a London-based theatre company known for “re-interrogating” works that have become bedrocks of English literature. The company’s first work under then artistic director Rupert Goold was Milton’s Paradise Lost, a text which, like Orwell’s novel, is often found on the required high school reading list.
Because these are productions that arrive fully-formed, I don’t get the chance to work on them as a dramaturg or even write a program note for them. Usually, two-thirds of the way through the season, having worked on four productions already, this is a great relief. This production of 1984, however, left me with a great deal of food for thought, and I was asked to host a panel on an AsidesLive symposium last weekend, which gave me more.
My panel was the “Ministry of Peace,” and my guests and I were tasked with tackling the thorny topic of Orwell’s influence on literature and society. It’s a funny thing. We all think we know Orwell and his work very well, but he remains an elusive, slippery figure. The panel basically agreed that his influence is so vast on not just literature but all of the English-speaking world that it is practically incalculable, yet we were all just as unable to provide concrete proof of his influence, to quantify it in a scholarly manner. One can sense Orwell in everything we read and say (and God knows he’s invoked constantly by editorializing columnists every day), but there remains the nagging sense of the “other Orwell,” the real Orwell, the one who actually lives on the page, in his works, which always catches people by surprise.
In the next panel, the actors in Headlong’s testified to this phenomenon, relating vivid accounts of audiences scandalized by their production. The most aggrieved would invariably accuse the actors of making stuff up from the source material. This can’t be Orwell, the thinking seems to go, he couldn’t have written such things, at least not my Orwell!
This brings me back to a rule of thumb I always use when working on a show: a direct encounter with the artistic object itself will always lead to something surprising. Of course, this is true of all works of art, not just of Orwell. The great joy in working on Shakespeare texts is getting the chance to look beyond the famous lines or to see them in context, to encounter the un-famous Shakespeare. In doing so, of course, one gains a new appreciation for the complexity of his creation, for why he is as famous as he is. This is why I’m very distrustful of any pedagogy which encourages dramaturgs (or directors, or actors) to dive into secondary research in order to “understand” the art through the “context” of the world in which it was made. Secondary research can be tremendously helpful and inform a production profoundly, but if you skip over the primal encounter with the artwork itself, it can obscure as much as it can reveal.
Talk turned, as it often does when Orwell is the subject, to that portmanteau term “the Orwellian.” Andrew N. Rubin, of Georgetown University, my distinguished guest and one of the foremoest Orwell scholars, described the term as a “dying metaphor,” likening it to a kind of “Newspeak,” the utopian non-language in the world of 1984 that seeks to purge all negative words from the English language. I know what he means. Like other coinages of author’s names—“Kafkaesque,” “Beckettian,” “Dickensian,” “Shakespearean”—“Orwellian” is a word that has been gradually emptied of its own semantic meaning, an adjective meant to be synonymous with the experience of that author’s work that paradoxically renders the experience of that author’s work opaque, obscure, hidden beneath a linguistic veneer. One of my pet peeves in theatre reviews is the word “Chekhovian.” It is mercilessly abused as a kind of shorthand connoting quality. Rather than actually engaging with the artwork itself and attempting to describe what it is doing aesthetically, the critics will fall back on the laziest kinds of writing: assertion and obfuscation. (Next time you read a theatre review replace “Chekhovian” with “good because I say it is;” you will be amazed.) This doesn’t just bother me because it’s bad and lazy writing; it bothers me because it distorts and ruins the experience of Chekhov. It replaces Chekhov (or Shakespeare) with “Chekhov” (or “Shakespeare”), and we only get further away from the experience of the work itself.
Orwell was aware of these problems, indeed he is our writer most obsessed with language and its deleterious uses. In his celebrated essay, “Politics and the English Language,” written just before he started work on 1984, Orwell writes: “In our time, political speech and writing are largely the defense of the indefensible […] political language has to consist largely of euphemism, question-begging, and sheer cloudy vagueness. Defenseless villages are bombarded […] this is called pacification; millions of peasants are robbed of their farms […] this is called transfer of population; people are imprisoned for years without trial […] this is called elimination of unreliable elements.” There is a similar quote from 1984, used by Headlong in this production: “Power is power over people, yes, over the body, but above all, over the mind. Power over external, objective reality is not important. Reality is inside the skull.” What Orwell understood was that language, an imperfect system of signs created by humans, could be used to alter the map of reality both inside and outside people’s heads. Orwell’s interest in language is what makes him simultaneously ever-relevant and difficult to define in terms of influence.
One could say that 1984 is a novel first and foremost about language and its abuse, about writing and its erasure. After all, the story is about Winston Smith, a writer writing a diary that he never finishes, who discovers another writer’s work (Goldstein’s book) that never got finished. As Daniel Raggett, Headlong’s Associate Director pointed out, by reading (or watching) 1984, we all are also starting a novel that will never get finished, participating in this act of writing and erasure. People always want to jump to the political with Orwell, to identify a real-world parallel with Big Brother and Winston Smith. The answer, of course, is that we are Big Brother. We are also Winston Smith.
The panel ended with Rubin making perhaps the most provocative point in a morning filled with many: that Orwell, who so many see as a prophet, is actually quite bad at predicting the future. “Orwell,” he said, and I’m paraphrasing, “actually keeps us from understanding our own world, if we constantly seek to evoke or to find the Orwellian. He isn’t interested in our world. He was an artist writing a work of fiction. Only by paying attention to the aesthetic world he’s setting up can we begin to figure out what he was on about.” Amen.
As Andrew pointed out, in the all-important Appendix of 1984 (written by Orwell, not inserted by an editor), the narrator, seeking to set out the principles of Newspeak, notes that the works that have proven un-translatable in the non-language are the very works that Headlong set out to re-interrogate: Milton, Shakespeare, Dickens. In his dystopia, so often seen as political prophecy, Orwell the artist gives artists the power to save the world. If only Orwellian meant that. | <urn:uuid:c4bf60f8-8b4d-4699-afa6-f0a0ac31ceda> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 7,854 |
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Happy St Valentine's Day. I hope it brings you some romantic magic, or someone close to you is particularly thoughtful and caring. Today also sees Mercury shift into Aquarius.
This is a great location for this planet, because it promotes the sociability factor, and asks us all to focus what we share in common rather than what marks us apart. The Sun in Aquarius also continues to forge a fine link to slinky Venus, also a great portent. For your FREE Daily Horoscope Sunday 14th February 2016 please see below..
Horoscopes Sunday 14th February 2016
Aries 21 March - 20 April
Acknowledging what we don't want can be just as crucial as knowing what we do. The Moon's influence suggests that if you have any spare moments you'll likely avoid strenuous tasks, but be happy to mull over a purchase decision. Even so, perhaps you should leave the evening free for a Valentine's date or a delightful social occasion with friends.
Taurus 21 April - 21 May
As the line up between Mars and Jupiter continues, it might help to look closely at how you feel about a certain relationship. There's a good chance that what appeared to be a light-hearted fling has become far more serious. Indeed, a decision may be pending. There could also be a lot to be said for taking a leap of faith, particularly regarding a brilliant idea.
Gemini 22 May - 21 June
Before you can go any further with a relationship or romance you may need to face up to certain truths. The thing to remember Gemini, is that making mistakes is part of the human condition - so if you feel you've erred, take heart. Use this opportunity to be honest, and you'll soon resolve your issue. In contrast, if you're all fired up, what are you waiting for?
Cancer 22 June - 23 July
With Mercury now in a sensitive area of your chart, you may wonder if you can trust someone, particularly if you're only just getting to know each other. You generally don't give up your secrets lightly, and there's no reason why you should. Even so, you may need to give a little to get a little. Be willing to confide one part of you, and see how it goes.
Leo 24 July - 23 August
Mars in your home sector can make you intensely passionate about family matters, property and your present living situation. Nevertheless, its connection with Jupiter suggests you may feel you've reached a turning point. No matter how difficult a situation has been, there is light at the end of the tunnel - even if you have to persist for a little longer.
Virgo 24 August - 23 September
You may not understand how you arrived at a certain conclusion, but then you don't need to. In fact, the current planetary backdrop encourages you to trust your instincts. This can be especially so concerning a romantic bond you're keen to take further. Again, you might not know why this feels so right, only that as far as you're concerned - it does.
Libra 24 September - 23 October
The sensuous vibes of the Taurus Moon can make the next couple of days most enjoyable, especially if you're all set for a Valentine's date with your partner or a significant other. However, if you're presently single, why not make a date with yourself? Think of setting up a spa day with friends, watching a new release or indulging your taste buds.
Scorpio 24 October - 22 November
You won't lack opportunities to dazzle over the coming days, but it helps to be clear on your motives before you captivate someone. Whether you're hoping to impress a romantic interest or someone socially, the person in question may be more attentive if you greet them with confidence and self-assurance. Equally, they may not, if you don't.
Sagittarius 23 November - 21 December
Time management may be crucial to your productivity and well-being over the months ahead. However, while there's no doubt you work hard - are you effective? With a little tweaking you may be able to cut out those activities that no longer serve you. In addition, if you've craved more time for yourself, you may finally get what you desire, Archer.
Capricorn 22 December - 20 January
The Moon in a romantic part of your chart makes some scintillating aspects over the course of the day that might help the flame of romance burn brighter. Furthermore, whether you're already hitched - or hoping to be, another intense yet positive tie suggests this can be the perfect day for a Valentine's celebration, or failing that, a friendly get-together.
Aquarius 21 January - 19 February
You may have a decision to make, and perhaps feel that if you don't act fast someone could take it away from you. Nevertheless, being in a hurry might not be in your best interests. You'd be best to take a few minutes out of your day to connect with your deepest needs and check where you are. Your instincts will let you know if it's worth going for or not.
Pisces 20 February - 20 March
Perhaps you've been making a few decisions about what's best for you, which is great. However, you may be better off waiting a few more days until the Sun enters your sign, before you finalise key decisions. Indeed, though you may have a number of ideas you're keen to get moving on, opt for one at a time Pisces, and don't put too much pressure on yourself. | <urn:uuid:9432bfbd-ae6d-4c67-bfd5-4b3c6b299068> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 5,175 |
With a meaningful market-oriented pricing strategy, over the years, many medical technology companies have managed to successfully perform on both domestic and international markets. Other practical examples confirm that this elementary determining parameter for your company’s success often not aligned with the corporate strategy and at the same time neither a full price organization nor sufficiently implemented price processes exist. To avoid such inefficiencies, we are there for you to support you in the following areas, among others: Definition of effective price strategies, international price harmonization and differentiation, implementation of discount and requirements strategies, price-building processes and pricing for product launches, professionalization of price management, creating internal and external price acceptance as well as introducing controlling processes through pricing cockpits / KPI dashboards.
Homburg & Partner‘s Pricing Excellence approach helps you achieve the price consistency in digitization necessary in times of increasing market transparency, which will lead your company to lasting growth in the medical technology market. To this end, we identify action fields on the basis of the following six dimensions:
In order to be able to implement the most successful price strategy possible, this needs to be consistent with the corporate strategy while simultaneously being compatible with the requirements and consequences of the sales strategy. Our Pricing Excellence approach defines target KPIs beyond markets, competitors and products, which take pricing and sales components into account, while also creating a framework for your price positioning without ignoring important impact factors.
Price building processes need to be defined step-by-step and continue to exist per geographical unit at least as a point of reference. This will allow you to establish a domestically and internationally transparent and clearly communicated pricing. We have best practices available in this regard for defining price structures – such as price waterfalls or geographically optimized transfer-pricing systems – thanks to many, internationally set up customer projects.
Pricing methods at the product level need to be set in the price framework and at the same time a specific mix of these methods need to be considered, since often different methods within the portfolio can lead to the greatest sales in the medical technology market. In this context we will find the optimal pricing for you with methods such as “Value Based Pricing” or portfolio pricing.
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Recently a dear friend brought along a big bag filled with dried lavender from her garden. The gift reminded me of a period of bad sleep due to mulling and nightmares. At the same time I had a hyacinth with a lovely, sweet aroma. Feeling desperate for a good night sleep I took it with me upstairs. I was hoping that its perfume would guide me to a night without worries.
Before I got ill in a mysterious way I had lots of worries that are part of our human nature. I had deadlines to think about, places to be or articles to write, tasks to perform or guided tours to prepare. Those are the sort of healthy worries that keep you going, give you fulfillment and make you feel alive.
Being ill is not about targets like these. There is almost nothing to contemplate or prepare for and all the days may seem the same. The absence of these healthy worries that regularly occur made me forget to put things into perspective. Therefore from time to time I have an issue that seems to become bigger than these healthy worries ever used to be. I try not to think about it, but my mind keeps going over and over that one thing. Without that perspective, I keep mulling and it seems there is no way of getting that part of my mind to shut down.
I put the bag with lavender next to the sofa, so I could smell it all day. After dinner – I was home alone – something described as above was bugging me. It was constantly in my head, telling me it had pro’s and con’s. I sat beside the sofa on the floor with a blanket over my legs. As I was knitting a tiny, blue lavender bag my mind kept racing about that one issue.
Then a big, black, creepy crawly came walking over the blanket. It had eight long legs and if it wore wooden shoes you probably could hear it pounding on the floor, like the kids I used to babysit would say. I jumped to my feet within seconds, running for the door directed by my adrenaline. Then I got to my senses and caught the freaking intruder under an empty glass. That was as brave as I could get. My boyfriend would let it out into the garden the next day.
The spider was my talisman. The mulling part of my mind was shut down. He or she made me forget about that silly issue and perhaps even prevented a bad night sleep.
So to all of you out there, my dear readers, I wish you happy holidays and all the best for 2012. Let the New Year be filled with good spirits and not too much worries. Surely they will occur anyway, and if so: treat yourself to a bunch or a pot of flowers. As long as it smells great! In my case it will be anything but lavender, you never know what might be in there.
Giveaway: I knitted some tiny, blue lavender bags and will give two sets of two lavender bags away. One set to someone for the story written in English and one to someone on the Dutch part of this website. All you need to do is leave a comment before the end of this year. A winner will be drawn at random and sent an email in the New Year.
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Revolution seems to be a bit of a theme for me. At the moment and in general. I'm currently reading (and loving it) Russell Brand's book of a similar title, but for some time I've mulled over starting a food based revolution - though more around acceptance and love of ourselves.
I was doing a talk on mindfulness a while ago for a lovely WI group and did the raisin meditation - or at least my version of it. Then I went into the toilets before I left and on the back of the door was a poster for slimming world which met in the same location I was in. That was a starting point, though it would be wrong for me to put it down to just that. Going into schools with healthy foods, making juices, smoothies, raw chocolates without sugar made me see there are other ways to do things, other ways to educate our kids. I'd thought it for a long time but taking it practically really helped. Parents came and told me for ages that their kids were eating more fresh fruit and veg after the mini workshop.
I wonder if what stops us is if we think it has to be big, that we have to make a serious impact? I would invite you to consider if you'll ever know what impact you make?
One positive comment, one word of encouragement? How do you know - how do you measure that? I think the best ones you can't. Not until ages later at least, then how do you measure how many people have been influenced because you smiled at someone and they decided to smile at... it goes on. The ripples on the pond.
So back, briefly as I'm determined not to go on too much today - to the food revolution. What if we ate for love not loathing. We ate to nurture not suppress. We ate for joy not boredom. What if we took 2 minutes to appreciate our bodies for what they are. We may not like our _(insert body part)_ but how would we function without it?
I disliked my ears for many years - they stick out a bit if you've not noticed... and wished for them to be different. Then there's the legs - well it's OK now but years ago could I get trousers long enough?! The advent of Long Tall Sally was a major breakthrough in my teens. Gangly long legs... not a gift but a thing to torture me. So enough. Enough*. My legs are ace, they help me run, swim, sit and walk. Without them I'd not have been walking barefoot this morning through the field. My ears? Well my glasses would fall off for a start and I'd be back to being a blind little mole. I'd bet it's similar for anyone reading this - there are so many positives with whatever you've been wishing was different. Not the mole bit, but you get the drift.
If we ate from love, acted from love how different could it be?
I don't know - come start a (mini) revolution with me?
The mini revolution in my mind could be anything... putting out flowers in a unloved looking location, getting a cuppa for someone, smiling, a hug, a kind word. I've taken to drawing hopscotch thinking people might play more. Play more. Another blog to come.
Have a fabulous and maybe even (mini) revolting day.
* Enough. Enough is my word of the moment. There's been enough time disliking, acting, living from fear. Enough. Time to step into your light and be. Listen and love. Enough BS. Enough.
PS My force of nature daughter is planning a sponsored swim with a £1k fundraising target... if you can sponsor her when we've got the link set up that would be AMAZING. Thank you!
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To begin with, Fiona says her two children weren’t too keen on the smell, but given some time, they have come to understand and appreciate the benefits of their Bokashi bin.
The Bokashi system consists of two stacked buckets (one with holes for liquid to drain from into the other) with a tight-fitting lid. In it goes the food scraps that produce a fermented material, which is then buried in the ground to allow for the composting process to finish.
“It’s great because the kids can get involved and being part of the trial has promoted loads of great conversations about decomposition, reducing food waste, doing our bit for the environment, what lives in the soil, and much more!
“The liquid that comes out of the Bokashi system is fairly potent. We have been diluting it and watering it on the plants.”
Fiona says the Bokashi system is really easy to use.
“We just sprinkle the Bokashi mix over the food scraps every other day, press it all down with an old potato masher and keep the lid on tight! After three weeks, we dig a hole in the back of the garden and chuck it in.”
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Chapter 798: The Loyal Captain Zhang
A young clan lord? Jiang Chen sneered. This one-eyed burly fellow was a ruthless killer from head to toe. He’d slaughtered Captain Zhang’s subordinates without even blinking, the way one would kill chickens. Jiang Chen naturally wouldn’t spare a cruel and brutal man like this just because of a few words of deterrence.
“It’s best if he doesn’t come. If he dares come, then I can also kill him just like how I’ll kill you today,” Jiang Chen said while flashing the Featherflight Mirror. This one-eyed fellow wanted to dodge, but the Featherflight Mirror’s speed was far beyond his ability to avoid. The continuous flashes didn’t leave him anywhere to hide, and soon, the Mirror’s glare landed on him. A lotus opened wide and, with a squish, directly swallowed him whole.
The evolution of the Bewitching Lotus of Fire and Ice required constantly devouring food, and powerful cultivators like him were the best type of nutrients. Every time the Lotus swallowed a cultivator, it would absorb the life essence born from their cultivation, furthering its own evolution. The Bewitching Lotus of Fire and Ice was a sky rank species to begin with. Its shape the first time Jiang Chen had obtained it was much inferior to now. Back in the spirit realm, the Lotus had been Jiang Chen’s trump card. Now that he’d stepped into the sage realm, the Lotus was still an effective killing tool.
After dispatching the one-eyed man, Jiang Chen tidied up the scene and removed all traces of fighting, not leaving a single clue behind. Only after that did Jiang Chen transmit with his consciousness, “Captain Zhang, you can come out now.”
Captain Zhang highly respected Jiang Chen. As such, he hadn’t dared stay and observe the scene of the fight after Jiang Chen had ordered him to leave, but he’d stayed on alert. It didn’t take long for him to stride to Jiang Chen’s location.
“Hm? Where are they?” Captain Zhang was bewildered when he saw the scene restored to its former state, not a trace of fighting to be found.
“I killed them all, and I also tidied up the surroundings. I’ve stored your brothers’ remains inside this storage ring. Take it back and give them a proper burial. I’m the one who dragged all of you in this matter. I’ll make sure to give you due compensation later.” Jiang Chen wasn’t one to be unreasonable, and even less one to shirk his responsibilities. He knew full well that he shouldered a large part of the blame in this matter.
From the very beginning, the one-eyed man and his band hadn’t been after some spirit beast. They’d been after Huang’er. While the two of them traveled here, they must have been inadvertently spotted from afar. People had come and gone along the way, Jiang Chen hadn’t paid much attention to them. Who would have imagined that Huang’er’s outstanding temperament would attract this group of evil dogs?
Captain Zhang was feeling very ashamed. “It’s due to our insufficient skills that we couldn’t accomplish the mission entrusted to us. How would I dare ask compensation from the honored pill king?”
Jiang Cheng said, “Let’s talk about it later. First, take your people and retreat, as to avoid any further mishaps.”
“Mishaps?” Captain Zhang blinked.
“Those people were rabid dogs in the service of the Murong Clan. Their master isn’t far away and he’ll be here very soon. You should hurry up and leave, or you’ll be implicated too.”
However, Captain Zhang was a stubborn man. He raised his eyebrows. “How could we do that? Wouldn’t we be shirking our duties again if we were to leave now? How would we be worthy of the Coiling Dragon Clan’s care then?”
Jiang Chen was caught between laughter and tears. “This matter doesn’t involve the Coiling Dragon Clan, it’s merely a private feud of mine. I wouldn’t rest easy if I were to drag all of you into it.” His face turned stern when he saw Captain Zhang still of a mind to argue. “Captain Zhang, if you care about the brothers under your command, then take them and leave right this second. This matter is already beyond the scope of your duties. If the clan lord raises the issue, I’ll put a word in for you.”
Captain Zhang let out a helpless sigh when he saw Jiang’s Chen’s resolve. He glanced at Jiang Chen and clenched his teeth. “Brothers, we’re leaving!”
Jiang Chen sighed in relief when he saw Captain Zhang lead his men away. Jiang Chen wasn’t afraid of this young clan lord of some Murong Clan or another. He’d met Wang Teng, the young lord of the Majestic Clan, already. Why would he be afraid of this particular young lord?
Jiang Chen might not know how the Murong Clan ranked among the twenty eight great clans, but the thing he could be certain of was that it paled in comparison to the Majestic Clan. The Majestic Clan was strong enough to contend with the Coiling Dragon Clan for the position of number one, so its status was certainly a cut above the other great clans. Even if this Murong Clan had some foundations, it still couldn’t possibly be as strong as the Majestic Clan. Since he’d already offended the Majestic Clan, why would he fear a Murong Clan?
As they said, familiarity breeds contempt. Jiang Chen wasn’t one to stir up waves, but when trouble befell him, he didn’t have any reason to be afraid. In the end, he wasn’t the one who’d provoked them. They were the one who’d provoked him, and for no rhyme or reason to boot.
“Huang’er, these crude pigs spoke groundless nonsense and wronged you.” Though he’d destroyed the one-eyed man and his band, the anger in his chest still hadn’t entirely abated.
As for Huang’er, she responded with a faint smile, “A trifle like this isn’t much of a wronging. Rather, Huang’er is the one who’s dragged Brother Chen down.”
With that, she let out a soft sigh. Although she didn’t agree with what they’d said about whatever femme fatale, she was still aware that her looks attracted some unwanted troubles sometimes. That was also a reason why she’d previously concealed her appearance. Neither fearful nor guilty, she just wasn’t willing to cause unwarranted trouble when traveling.
In fact, she’d already somewhat hidden her true features in this appearance. Since she and Jiang Chen had confessed their feelings for each other, she naturally wasn’t willing to wear her previous ugly facade. Nevertheless, even with that, she’d attract unwanted trouble even. This made Huang’er slightly apologetic.
However, Jiang Chen’s smile was free and easy. “Huang’er, your innate beauty is ingrained in you. You can’t hide your charms even when you try to. How laughable, I even felt pity for you back then.”
“Pity?” Huang’er giggled. “Did you pity Huang’er for being an ugly duck?”
Jiang Chen let out a gentle chuckle. This scene, these feelings; they made him feel warm and happy like never before. He’d never met a woman like this in his previous life, one who could give rise to such emotions, such urges— At that very moment, Jiang Chen very much desired to possess this woman in front of him, to possess her for a lifetime, and never leave her even after they grew old and their hair white.
“I wonder how Brother Long’s breakthrough is going?” Jiang Chen suddenly realized with a start that if the Murong Clan’s young clan lord came to this place, it would probably be difficult to avoid disturbing Long Xiaoxuan’s cultivation.
Hence, Jiang Chen actually said, “Huang’er, it seems there’s no choice but to wrong you again. Please wear your mask for a moment.”
With a soft giggle, the obedient Huang swept her sleeves over her face, a mask settling gently on it. Even Jiang Chen had to gasp in admiration at her peculiar sleight of hand.
“Let’s get out of here first.” In Jiang Chen’s estimation, if this one-eyed fellow had really sent news back to the young clan lord, the latter would find his way to them in a short time. From the one-eyed man’s tone, this young clan lord was bound to be a despicable playboy. The reason Jiang Chen told Huang’er to wear a mask wasn’t out of fear of the young clan lord, but because he knew they would certainly disturb Long Xiaoxuan’s cultivation if they started a fight here.
For that reason, even if they had to fight, they couldn’t fight here and now. They had to delay things for as long as they could. Long Xiaoxuan’s breakthrough would definitely not happen immediately. Maybe three to five days, or perhaps ten days to half a month. Jiang Chen wouldn’t allow anyone to cause a disturbance during this time.
Long Xiaoxuan had put his trust in him and tied his fate to Jiang Chen as an ally. Jiang Chen was a man of his word. Since they were allies, he had to scrupulously abide by his duties at a time like this. Not to mention that Long Xiaoxuan had become something of a hired muscle during their travels, sharing difficulties and tribulations together. This was something Jiang Chen firmly kept in mind. He couldn’t leave Long Xiaoxuan, while the dragon also needed him.
Just as Jiang Chen was about to leave, a figure quickly strode in from a mountain path on the side. Jiang Chen looked over and saw Captain Zhang coming back. “Captain Zhang, didn’t I tell you to leave?” Jiang Chen frowned. He didn’t actually dislike this man. In fact, he rather admired the captain. The captain might be a little blindly loyal, but he was certainly a man who took his duties to heart.
Captain Zhang stayed silent a long time before finally saying, “I’m going to stay here and protect Pill King Zhen.”
“Captain Zhang, do you know the consequences of intruding on this matter?” Jiang Chen couldn’t become angry when he saw this fellow’s serious eyes. He meant well, after all.
“I’m aware,” Captain Zhang said with a clear, concise nod. “Even so, I must stay here. I don’t want to send my brothers to death, but that doesn’t mean this ol’ Zhang is afraid of dying. If not for the Coiling Dragon Clan promoting me, I never would’ve gotten so far in this life. A cultivator isa always ready to die for one who puts his trust in him! I’ve never married throughout my life nor any descendants precisely because I’d planned on selling my life to the Coiling Dragon Clan! Those people insulted the clan, so they’re my enemies. When their comrades come here, they’ll certainly be the clan’s enemies as well. Even if I’m going to die, I will die on this piece of land. This is my domain!” Old Zhang had clearly been holding these words for a long time. The eloquent speech had not a shred of hesitation, only his strong resolve.
Jiang Chen and Huang’er exchanged a glance. Neither of them had foreseen that this Captain Zhang would be so devoted that he was ready to die. Since he’d said so much already, it seemed inappropriate to chase him away.
Jiang Chen immediately nodded. “Ol’ Zhang, the Coiling Dragon Clan won’t fall with people with you at its core. Believe me, the clan will stay the number one clan. No other clan in the Capital will overtake its position.”
Captain Zhang’s eyes shone. “Pill King Zhen, do you think so as well?”
Looking at this hot-blooded fellow, Jiang Chen nodded in all seriousness. “I don’t simply think so. I’m stating a fact!” With such loyal and devoted subjects, the Coiling Dragon Clan was worthy being of the number one clan. Such foundations, such faith and loyalty; this was a core that only the number one clan had. In contrast, the Majestic Clan lagged far behind. Jiang Chen only saw fawning and flattery from the Majestic Clan’s underlings, and only fairweather friends. He’d never seen such unyielding loyalty!
Captain Zhang was delighted when he saw Jiang Chen’s certainty. He was about to ask something, but Jiang Chen suddenly cut him short with a wave of the hand. “Someone is coming. Captain Zhang, take cover first.”
Captain Zhang quietly swore, “Must be those guys’ companions. Don’t worry, Pill King Zhen, I’ve already contacted the clan. I’m certain reinforcements will be here very soon as well.”
“You already notified them?” Jiang Chen was a little taken aback.
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Posted by gvsujulius on 11/14/2012 11:54:00 AM (view original):It is laughable the last three years I have been to two elite 8's and a final four with my D2 Tampa team and I can't apply for most of the jobs in D1.
Posted by gvsujulius on 11/14/2012 1:14:00 PM (view original):Here is a sample of the schools I am a longshot for with my Tampa resume (A+ reputation/A+ loyalty)
Binghamton (Metro Conf) C Prestige
Toledo (MAC) C Prestige
Niagra (Metro) C Prestige
E. Illinois (OVC) C Prestige
California Santa Barbara (Big West) C Prestige
Washington St (PAC 10) C Prestige
Kansas State (Big 12) C- Prestige
But I am qualified for Memphis (CUSA) C- Prestige and some IVY league C prestiges. I would think that my resume at Tampa would allow me to apply for a C- Big 6 school, or at least everything but a big 6 school
I have waited through multiple cycles so Memphis must really be waiting for someone better to apply.
tianyi - I am shocked you were only qualified for Tulsa, have they changed the hiring logic in the past few seasons?
Posted by gvsujulius on 11/14/2012 5:22:00 PM (view original):ryrun - no offense but how are you qualified for better jobs then I am? I looked at your resume and I am not seeing a difference between our resume's.
Posted by gvsujulius on 11/14/2012 5:37:00 PM (view original):Mine is 6 years D2 and 4 years D1... not D3. 1 year he missed the postseason altogether and last year he went to the PIT. I thought their was a weight given to the past 3-4 years, I must be incorrect.
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Wednesday, September 10, 2014. PATRICK E. JONES Reporting: After the bruising Belize took in the international media on Tuesday over the indictments of 6 individuals, including a Belizean, on a multi-million dollar stock fraud scheme, today there is a positive report in the overseas media.
“Money Watch” in an article titled: “Top 10 international places to invest in real estate” features Belize at numbers three and number four on the list. Ambergris Caye comes in at number three, while the Cayo district as at number 4 on the list.
According to the article, which is also reported by CBS News, the Cayo district offers more competitive “condo prices” and notes that “two or three-bedroom houses can cost less than $100,000.”
The article also notes that “housing developments geared toward American retirees have also been popping up in the area.”
Ambergris Caye comes in at number three on the list, and the article says that housing prices “are still less expensive than similar Caribbean locations.
It notes that potential investors “could snag a two-bedroom beachfront condo for around $250,000 or a one-bedroom condo just off the beach for $150,000 or less.”
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The sports fraternity will continue waiting for the resumption of sports in the country after the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19 disclosed that the committee is looking into the matter.
Sports fraternity is anxiously waiting for the announcement of the resumption of sports but CoChairperson of the task force Dr John Phuka could not give the exact date on when sports would resume.
“We acknowledge that the country is committed to international sports. The subcommittee is looking into the measures that will allow the country to participate in upcoming international sporting programmes,” Phuka told journalists in Lilongwe.
Through the virtual meeting on Wednesday, National Disaster Preparedness and Relief Committee asked Ministry of Youth and Sports to rework on the Sports Road Map proposal after noticing some irregularities.
The Relief Committee, which comprises principal secretaries from all ministries noted that for safe sports return all protocols should be followed.
A well-placed source in government confided that among the sticky issues during the meeting included allowing of fans in matches despite the public restrictions to 100 people as in the newly gazzeted law.
Government recently gave consent to school and airports re-opening but with strict guidelines. Football analyst Higger Mkandawire said the sports fraternity was losing patience.
“We have waited for so long and we are now tired. The most painful thing is that politicians are living a normal life but in the sports fraternity so many restrictions,” the former Nyasa Big Bullets general secretary said.
In the Sports Road Map, the ministry proposed that players would require 14 days quarantine but the committee felt it would not be practical in Malawi due to economic challenges.
George Kaudza Masina said it would be difficult to restart the game due to some restrictions.
“We cannot start football without fans because it will make teams poorer than now. Some conditions cannot work in Malawi,” he added.
Among the measures include testing of players and coaches, disinfecting sports venues and quarantine of athletes. All venues are required to have special rooms for isolation for those suspected to be Covid-19 positive. Athletes are also not allowed to use public transport once the games resume.
Minister of Youth and Sports Ulemu Msungama hinted that sports could return this week after getting assurances from the relevant committees. Football was suspended in March this year due to Covid-19. But the Flames are facing race against time as they are expected to take part in the Cosafa Cup from October 2-17 in Durban, South Africa before Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers in November. | <urn:uuid:d8d4a214-a128-4817-b1c2-bd0711b5223d> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 2,693 |
There are a few different ways to classify hydroponic systems, and one way is to determine where in the world the nutrients come from. The category, “Nutrient Derivations” includes three sources of nutrients that may be used in a hydroponic system: Hydroponic, Bioponic & Aquaculture. Remember that the term Hydroponic is used to describe all systems in which a nutrient solution, regardless of its derivation, is dissolved in water.
Aquaculture, or fish farming, is a fascinating way of obtaining nutrition for hydroponic plants. Aquaculture describes fish or shellfish farming and refers to the breeding, rearing, and harvesting of aquatic plants and animals. Over the past several years, there has been a lot of negative press about aquaculture, but it is important to recognize that not all aquaculture is created equal. This should not come as a surprise; we know full well that not all farming or agriculture is managed the same way either. For example, some farmers use monocultures on vast expanses of land, which require tons of pesticides, herbicides, and water to produce clean-looking food crops. The food is then shipped, sometimes thousands of miles, to where it will be processed, then transported even farther to where it will be consumed. On the contrary, there are local farms that use methods, such as crop rotation and beneficial insects, to reduce or eliminate the need for pesticides, and are able to sell crops locally.
These are just examples of the differences in quality and environmental stewardship that happen on farms all across the world. The same is true for aquaculture. The way aquaculture feed is produced is a hot topic for discussion. Some fisheries use wild-caught fish to produce feed, which is counterproductive if using it on a fish farm. Other aquaculture facilities use feed derived from plants for a more environmentally sustainable approach.
Some fish farms have pens directly in an ocean or pond where fish effluent is released, increasing the nutrient content of the waters and leading to algae blooms and harmful die-offs. Many freshwater farms are able to utilize the effluent to fertilize crops, which can be beneficial for the aquaculture facility. By introducing plants into the system, farmers are able to utilize the fish waste instead of having to dispose of it. This simple fact could save aquaculture facilities much deliberation about what to do with the effluent, which is a cause for concern among fish farms worldwide.
Agroponic systems are able to trap fish effluent in the grow-media, where specialized bacteria break down harmful waste into the non-toxic form of nitrogen that plants can use. Plant roots uptake and utilize the nutrients, thus cleaning the water in a closed-loop system so the fish can reuse it. It is for this reason that agroponic systems, more than aeroponic or aquaponic systems, can more effectively utilize aquaculture. The nutrients would clog up the fine pores on the sprayer if used in an aeroponic system. Aquaponic, or deep-water culture systems, can use aquaculture, but it’s not optimal for either the plants or fish. Fish tend to nibble on plant roots if they are in the same aquatic environment as them, which reduces plant growth. Without much surface area for bacteria to attach to, the effluent is not properly converted into the usable form for the plants, so the water is not filtered as well, making conditions less than optimal for the fish.
Although using plants in aquaculture facilities is efficient for the fish farmers, it is less than ideal for hydroponic growers. Depending on fish as the sole source of nutrition for crops means having far less control over the amount of nutrition the plants receive. When fish are small, the amount of nutrients they produce is small compared to the amount needed to support most plants. If crops don’t receive the correct amount and type of nutrients, growth will be stunted or they may become chlorotic (turn yellow). Plants that don’t receive proper nutrition become more susceptible to pests and disease. Another thing to consider is that iron may need to be added to the system, as fish does not produce this element in their waste.
Hydroponic systems using aquaculture require much more maintenance than a system using concentrated mineral nutrients. Fish need to be fed several times a day, which takes a significant amount of time unless an automatic feeder is installed. The system needs to be monitored daily to recognize any problems, including sick or dead fish. Water quality parameters must be measured at least twice per week. In a hydroponic system, the only parameters of concern are Electrical Conductivity (EC) and pH. In aquaculture, the grower needs to keep track of EC, pH, Dissolved Oxygen, nitrates, nitrites, and ammonia. If any of these parameters is not within the proper range, either the plants or the fish will suffer.
Using plants within an aquaculture system is a great way for fish farmers to utilize excess nutrients, but it is not a very efficient method of growing robust plants. There are too many variables to keep track of that can affect the health of the plants or the fish, and ultimately the amount of food a grower is able to produce. We recommend sticking with traditional hydroponic nutrients instead of relying on aquaculture for your plant’s nutrition.
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The territorial home of Google is getting $30 million from the tech giant. The Wall Street Journal reports that Google will pay the city an upfront fee for a 52-year lease on 9.4 acres of land.
Google will use the land, which the city has been eying for a hotel, to build a new office complex.
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By this point in your journey to overcome debt, you probably already know the difference between a Chapter 7 and a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Under the laws governing Chapter 13 filings, you must submit a plan to repay your debts. Many people believe they have no role in designing a repayment plan, but this is not always true.
How much can you participate in creating a repayment plan?
You can contribute to developing your plan as much as you like. However, it’s best to have an attorney who can guide you through this process. Acquiring representation gives you a partner with whom to collaborate on the details of your repayment plan. In turn, your attorney can make sure your payment plan is viable while also working to protect your interests.
One of the most frightening aspects of going through a bankruptcy is that it makes people feel like they have lost control of their finances. By participating in the development of your repayment plan, you can retain at least some control over your financial decisions.
Remaining an active participant (instead of a helpless bystander) with a degree of control will probably help you feel better about your situation. As you begin to learn more about Chapter 13 bankruptcy, your confidence in the ability to overcome your debt will probably get a much-needed boost.
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Endemic to Australia, this is Jacob Mills' favorite tree he mentioned in our interview. The one that grows amongst the bluebush landscape.
Drought tolerant, studies show the tree sources deep soil water and perhaps groundwater at more than 60 feet belowground.
Microbiome Rewilding with Jacob Mills
My guest on this inaugural edition of treehugger is a PhD researcher at The University of Adelaide. His name is Jacob Mills and we discuss microbiome rewilding - the use of urban biodiversity to restore the human exposure of microbes to a more native, healthier state. This exposure is hypothesised to encourage a state of immune system training and regulation that is being rapidly and disproportionately lost in urban populations of industrialized countries where non-communicable disease rates have grown out of control. Jacob’s broader motivation is to reconnect people to nature by showing them that they are a walking ecosystem whose health is fundamentally tied to the health of the wider environment.
Jacob was the principle author on the article titled “Urban habitat restoration provides a human health benefit through microbiome rewilding: the Microbiome Rewilding Hypothesis.” This was a 2017 Opinion Article in the Restoration Ecology journal.
Mills, Jacob G., et al. "Urban habitat restoration provides a human health benefit through microbiome rewilding: the Microbiome Rewilding Hypothesis." Restoration ecology 25.6 (2017): 866-872.
Now if you are a lot familiar or not familiar with your microbiome or rewilding, you will probably think about your next nature walk a little differently after listening to our conversation. We have lots of bacteria, protozoa, viruses and fungi that have evolved with hominids since Australopithecus! Ecologists are beginning to conceptualize the microbiome as part of our own personal ecosystem.
Most recently, for this work, Jacob’s team was honored with the Bradshaw Award by the Society for Ecological Restoration at the 8th World Conference on Ecological Restoration that took place in Cape Town, South Africa.
In our discussion, we get into what the human microbiome(s) is and how it may act like an ecosystem.
Then, he lays out his hypothesis and ties it to some related ecological theory
He talks about what this means for promoting human healthspans
He explains some of his team’s tools and monitoring techniques
We theorize about the “right” type of greenspace we may need to optimize our exposure to beneficial bacteria
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Despite keeping tens of millions of Americans afloat during the pandemic, expanded unemployment insurance (UI) only reached 41% of unemployed workers according to Professor Eliza Forsythe of the University of Illinois’ School of Labor and Employment Relations, and even among those who did receive it, many saw frequent delays and dangerous pauses in benefits. These issues underline the importance of addressing the program’s systemic flaws.
“It took five weeks to get the next round of extended benefits. I was so behind on rent and basic bills, I had to pay late fees that accrued because it took so long. Now I can barely buy food,” said Sharon Corpening, an unemployed worker in Georgia and member of Unemployed Action, a grassroots campaign run through The Center for Popular Democracy (where I work).
As pressure builds to reform the program for the first time in decades, one policy change could both dramatically improve benefit access for workers like Corpening and give a much-needed boost to the labor movement: Let unions help run the UI system.
Unemployment insurance, if administered, managed or distributed by unions, could unleash a wave of union growth and dramatically improve access to benefits for millions of workers. Commonly called the “Ghent” system, after the city in Belgium where it was first developed as a form of union-led mutual aid in the early 1900s, these policies increase the expected benefits of unemployment insurance for workers and decrease the cost of organizing. The pandemic exposed the cracks in the U.S. unemployment system — and how desperately we need bold, new ideas like this.
At least two legislative proposals to expand access to UI — one state-level effort in Maine and one coming out of the House of Representatives’ Ways and Means Committee — would, if enacted, begin to bring organized labor into the system and plant the seeds of an American Ghent system.
UI currently leaves many workers uncovered, such as undocumented immigrants, unpaid caretakers and graduating students (re)entering the workforce. Most states’ weekly benefits are too low and the benefit periods too short to protect workers from crisis, whether it’s a financial downturn or a pandemic. The average benefit amount replaces about 40% of pre-layoff wages and some states like Florida provide just 12 weeks. Plus, benefits currently depend on “experience rating”: a funding mechanism that rewards employers who challenge employee unemployment claims with lower taxes.
Meanwhile, the state-federal structure helps perpetuate racial disparities. States with higher relative Black populations have less generous benefits and more barriers to access those benefits, even though Black workers suffer twice the unemployment rate of their white counterparts.
Those barriers, like limited benefits for low-wage workers and racist fraud detection systems, contribute to costly delays for countless workers of color, often leading to food insecurity and housing instability.
The CARES Act and subsequent relief packages patched up some of the biggest holes in UI, supplementing and extending inadequate state benefit amounts, and covering independent contractors. Still, these patches did not address access limitations or the fundamental flaws of UI’s design.
To increase access to unemployment benefits and build worker power, future reforms should include a benefits navigator program and government subsidized, union-led wage replacement funds. The federal government could implement these programs or states could lead on their own. Together, these programs would help establish an American Ghent system.
The impacts of these programs — both the benefits navigators and the union-led funds — could transform labor relations in America. Union density in countries with Ghent programs, such as Finland and Belgium, hovers 20 percentage points higher on average above those without them. As Dylan Matthews writes at Vox, the Ghent system “is a key part of how Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Belgium have achieved the highest union membership rates in the developed world.”
Here’s what it would look like to receive unemployment benefits under a navigator system: If you were a non-union worker, you could head to an office led by a coalition of unions and community organizations where you would talk to a navigator about your case. They would help you file the paperwork, ensure you quickly received your benefits and help advocate on your behalf. They might connect you to job opportunities and provide support for you as you reentered employment.
This may sound familiar. The Affordable Care Act set up a benefits navigator program that successfully increased health insurance enrollment. In 2015, the navigators helped increase enrollment from 84.9% to 93.1% among low-income Americans, with larger gains among low-income Blacks and Latinos.
In a UI benefits navigator program, federal or state governments would provide grants to unions and community organizations to hire navigators in order to help unemployed workers receive benefits. As a result, unions would meet and interact with workers right before they enter a new workplace, while helping secure them the benefits they deserve. In the process, it would help tie organized labor to non-unionized unemployed workers.
Navigators can boost workers’ benefits by expanding access to UI. Union workers are more than twice as likely to apply and receive benefits than non-union workers. Moreover, gaps in unemployment benefit access across racial groups drop from 32 percent to 9 percent while disparities across education levels largely disappear among union workers. Navigator programs would help expand these advantages to nonunion workers as well.
More expansive positive effects would come from instituting government-backed, union-led wage replacement funds in addition to a navigator program.
Under a full Ghent system, here’s how it would work: If you’re a non-union worker, you would be provided the basics of the navigator system described above, but would also get an entirely new set of benefits. For example, the union could provide a benefit to supplement your regular government UI benefit so that your total benefits could equal 90%, for instance, of your pre-layoff earnings. Plus, the union office could connect you to job retraining programs to help keep your skills sharp or even shift your career. If you were a union member, you could pay to keep your membership and you might receive extra benefits or services. For example, your wage replacement benefit might be slightly higher if you were a union member.
In the United States, some workplaces organized by the United Auto Workers have generous supplemental unemployment benefits that members pay into and use when they become unemployed so that their total UI benefits better match their pre-layoff wages. A Ghent system would make similar programs universal, and provide greater governmental support. In Denmark, for example, participating in union-run UI remains technically optional, but about 85% of unemployed workers receive benefits, which is among the highest in industrialized countries.
The wage replacement funds would be owned and administered by unions but heavily subsidized by the government, and would either supplement or replace the existing UI system to better match pre-existing wages. The funds wouldn’t discriminate, would be voluntary, and would likely lead to high rates of participation in the program.
By providing wage replacement funds, unions could give non-union workers easier access to much-needed benefits in times of crisis. Additionally, they would provide a clear incentive for these workers to join a union. State governments could set up the funds through new taxes like small employee-side payroll tax. (Currently, almost all unemployment insurance benefits are financed by employer payroll taxes.) They could also allow labor organizations to use these funds to provide additional benefits like job training.
Such programs would almost assuredly be very popular. One recent survey from the Washington Center for Equitable Growth showed that union-led benefit funds and job training opportunities were some of the most popular labor law reform proposals. The workers surveyed also indicated they would be more likely to join a union if the union provided those benefits. Another survey from Data for Progress showed overwhelming support for benefits navigators.
These policies are not a panacea. Wage replacement funds would pose an administrative challenge in states with low-union density. Moreover, they cannot replace the militant organizing needed to revive the labor movement in the United States. Labor membership matters, but so does using labor power effectively through tactics like striking. Ghent-style policies do not aim to replace organizing but rather facilitate it by decreasing some of the costs and increasing the immediate benefits of doing so. They increase the access and contacts workers have to labor organizations, and vice-versa.
While unions, grassroots groups and advocacy organizations fight for continued unemployment relief, many of them are pushing for an overhaul of UI. In mid-April, Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) released a discussion draft of a bill that would begin to address many of the flaws in the current UI system through federal standards to expand coverage, minimum benefit standards, and automatic stabilizers. At the end of May, the Biden administration included similar reforms in its 2022 budget draft.
Although these proposals don’t include any Ghent-inspired policies, other officials have put forward plans that would expand UI program access and facilitate labor organizing.
In late April, Rep. Richard Neal (D-Mass.), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, unveiled legislation called the Worker Information Network that includes a benefits navigator program for UI as well as paid leave and childcare. However, the plan allows for a variety of non-profit organizations to receive funding, not just labor organizations. Due to their budgetary nature, federal UI reforms, including Ghent policies, could likely pass through the Senate’s reconciliation process which would require just 50 votes in the Democratic-controlled chamber. On the state level, a coalition of labor and community organizations, including the Maine AFL-CIO, is championing UI reform that includes UI benefit navigators that could be deployed by either community or labor organizations.
The Center for Popular Democracy’s Unemployed Action project members and many of its local partners developed a federal #FixUI platform that includes not just navigators, but greater union and community organization involvement in training and boosting benefits. The Center for American Progress’ David Madland has proposed both UI navigators and a Ghent system. While no international or national labor union is currently campaigning for a full Ghent system, some labor leaders, like David Rolf, president of SEIU 775 in Seattle, have expressed support for Ghent-style policies.
Sharon Corpening, the worker in Georgia, said, “This pandemic widened the fissures that were already there. To patch them, we’re missing the voice of workers who have to receive the benefits, who are really not making it, even in the best of economic circumstances. Unemployment is broken beyond repair without a serious overhaul.”
The UI system’s weaknesses are now more apparent than at any point since the Great Recession. The best chance to reform unemployment insurance in decades is here. And with it, we have the chance to implement policies that could help give both the labor movement and workers — organized and not yet organized — the boost they badly need.
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Here's a list of good reasons to grow something - ANYTHING - at home:
1. It just tastes better;
2. It's relaxing and rewarding;
3. It reduces your carbon footprint;
4. It reduces demand on the agricultural industry, thus easing the strain on the environment;
5. It just tastes better.
There are more good reasons, but just to be balanced, lets consider the cons as well:
1. It takes time, patience and care to keep anything alive and growing well;
2. Not everyone has the space to grow a lot (though most people have the space to grow a little);
That's me out of cons. Comments in the positive and negative will be appreciated. :)
Here's the historic- enviro-political side of it: The Industrial Revolution was the single most significant change in social dynamics since nomadic herders thought to build houses inside walls and call them cities. The IR saw a mass migration of rural people into the cities, where they went from growing and gathering their own food to working in factories and relying on an emerging transport industry to relocate food to them from the countryside. The Oil Age simply mushroomed this trend, until now, 100+ years later, the majority of the population of the Western world wouldn't know where to start if they had to plant a vege garden. We rely on an increasingly mechanised agricultural industry, which is driven to meet demand and extend profit margins. In doing this, it continues to consume disproportionate resources and to pollute and sterilise the earth that it works. As a result, those same toxins that deaden the earth and have turned the central prairies of the Continental United States into a dustbowl and poisoned New Zealand's waterways make their way into our food, and into our bodies.
As the true impacts of Peak Oil start to bite, we will notice more of what we have been seeing for the past year, specifically soaring food prices as a result of rising fuel costs and the demand for crops for biofuel. How people and communities respond to this will be a matter for serious debate, very soon. It already is.
In parts of England, Europe and the US, there are entire communities that are self-sustaining, producing their own food, generating their own power from solar and wind, and recycling ALL their waste. Ultimately, this Self-Sufficient Carbon-Neutral Village concept will present itself as a viable social model in a Post-Oil Age. However, the reality is that the process of urbanisation that started in the 1800s has left about 95% of us city-bound, with neither the financial resources nor the knowledge base to remove ourselves to the country and start a new life. The question is; what can we do right now?
As with any major change in our lives or our societies, we must start by taking baby steps. The simple answer: grow what you can. Pot herbs on a windowsill, grow tomato plants on the balcony, plant a lemon tree. The first great shift in social dynamic before the nomads built cities was when the hunter-gatherer cavemen started planting crops and harvesting them to provide a more certain source of food. If cavemen can do it, then so can we. What is a city apartment but a glorified cave, after all?
Over the past 5 years or so, we've successfully grown corn, strawberries, tomatoes, lemons, beans and all sorts of herbs, on the small suburban sections that we've lived on. We've just planted out broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower in pots for our winter harvest, and on the weekend I'll be planting pumpkin on the top of the section. | <urn:uuid:4e07bc32-2bb9-4004-9604-2b0743a474ab> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 3,503 |
Government and Private Sector organizations are transforming their businesses by embracing DevOps principles, microservice design patterns, and container technologies across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Container adoption is becoming mainstream to drive digital transformation and business growth and to accelerate product and feature velocity. Companies have moved quickly to embrace cloud native applications and infrastructure to take advantage of cloud provider systems and to align their design decisions with cloud properties of scalability, resilience, and security first architectures. The declarative nature of these systems enables numerous advantages in application development and deployment, like faster development and deployment cycles, quicker bug fixes and patches, and consistent build and monitoring workflows. These streamlined and well controlled design principles in automation pipelines lead to faster feature delivery and drive competitive differentiation.
As more enterprises adapt to cloud-native architectures and embark on multi-cloud strategies, demands are changing usage patterns, processes, and organizational structures. However, the unique methods by which application containers are created, deployed, networked, and operated present unique challenges when designing, implementing, and operating security systems for these environments. They are ephemeral, often too numerous to count, talk to each other across nodes and clusters more than they communicate with the outside endpoints, and they are typically part of fast-moving continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Additionally, development toolchains and operations ecosystems continue to present new ways to develop and package code, secrets, and environment variables. Unfortunately, this also compounds supply chain risks and presents an ever-increasing attack surface.
Lack of a comprehensive container security strategy or often not knowing where to start can be a challenge to effectively address risks presented in these unique ecosystems. While teams have recognized the need to evolve their security toolchains and processes to embrace automation, it is imperative for them to integrate specific security and compliance checks early into their respective DevOps processes. There are legitimate concerns that persist about misconfigurations and runtime risks in cloud native applications, and still too few organizations have a robust security plan in place.
These complex problem definitions have led to the development of a special publication from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) – NIST SP 800-190 Application Security Container Guide. It provides guidelines for securing container applications and infrastructure components, including sectional review of the fundamentals of containers, key risks presented by core components of application container technologies, countermeasures, threat scenario examples, and actionable information for planning, implementing, operating, and maintaining container technologies.
MVISION Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) is a comprehensive device-to-cloud security platform for visibility and control across SaaS, PaaS, & IaaS platforms. It provides deep coverage on cloud native security controls that can be implemented throughout the entire application lifecycle. By mapping all the applicable risk elements and countermeasures from Sections 3 and 4 of NIST SP 800-190 to capabilities within the platform, we want to provide an architectural point of reference to help customers and industry partners automate compliance and implement security best practices for containerized application workloads. This mapping and a detailed review of platform capabilities aligned with key countermeasures can be referenced here.
As outlined in one of the supporting charts in the whitepaper, CNAPP has capabilities that effectively address all the risk elements described in the NIST special publication guidance.
While the breadth of coverage is critical, it is worth noting that the most effective way to secure containerized applications requires embedding security controls into each phase of the container lifecycle. If we leverage Department of Defense’s Enterprise DevSecOps Reference Design guidance as a point of reference, it describes the DevSecOps lifecycle in terms of nine transition stages comprising of plan, develop, build, test, release, deliver, deploy, operate, and monitor.
The foundational principle of DevSecOps implementations is that the software development lifecycle is not a monolithic linear process. The “big bang” style delivery of the Waterfall SDLC process is replaced with small but more frequent deliveries, so that it is easier to change course as necessary. Each small delivery is accomplished through a fully automated process or semi-automated process with minimal human intervention to accelerate continuous integration and delivery. The DevSecOps lifecycle is adaptable and has many feedback loops for continuous improvement.
Specific to containerized applications and workloads, a more abstract view of a container’s lifecycle spans across three high-level phases of Build, Deploy, and Run.
The “Build” phase centers on what ends up inside the container images in terms of the components and layers that make up an application. Usually created by the developers, security efforts are typically focused on reducing business risk later in the container lifecycle by applying best practices and identifying and eliminating known vulnerabilities early. These assessments can be conducted in an “inner” loop iteratively as developers perform incremental builds and add security linting and automated tests or can be driven via an “outer” feedback loop that’s driven by operational security reviews and penetration testing efforts.
In the “Deploy” phase, developers configure containerized applications for deployment into production. Context grows beyond information about images to include details about configuration options available for orchestrated services. Security efforts in this phase often center around complying with operational best practices, applying least-privilege principles, and identifying misconfigurations to reduce the likelihood and impact of potential compromises.
“Runtime” is broadly classified as a separate phase wherein containers go into production with live data, live users, and exposure to networks that could be internal or external in nature. The primary purpose of implementing security during the runtime phase is to protect running applications as well as the underlying container infrastructure by finding and stopping malicious actors in real time.
By applying this understanding of container lifecycle stages to respective countermeasures that can be implemented and audited upon within MVISION Cloud, CNAPP customers can establish an optimal security posture and achieve synergies of shift left and runtime security models. Security assessments are critically important early in planning and design, where important decisions are made about architecture approach, development tooling and technology platforms and where mistakes or misunderstandings can be dangerous and expensive. As DevOps teams move their workloads into the cloud, security teams will need to implement best practices that apply operations, monitoring and runtime security controls across public, private, and hybrid cloud consumption models.
CNAPP first discovers all the cloud-native components mapped to an application, including hosts, IaaS/PaaS services, containers, and the orchestration context that a container operates within. With the use of native tagging and network flow log analysis, customers can visualize cloud infrastructure interactions including across compute, network, and storage components. Additionally, the platform scans cloud native object and file stores to assess presence of any sensitive data or malware. Depending on the configuration compliance of the underlying resources and data sensitivity, an aggregate risk score is computed per application which provides detailed context for an application owner to understand risks and prioritize mitigation efforts.
As a cloud security posture management platform, CNAPP provides a set of capabilities that ensure that assets comply with industry regulations, best practices, and security policies. This includes proactive scanning for vulnerabilities in container images and VMs and ensuring secure container runtime configurations to prevent non-compliant builds from being pushed to production. The same principles apply to orchestrator configurations to help secure how containers get deployed using CI/CD tools. These baseline checks can be augmented with other policy types to ensure file integrity monitoring and configuration hardening of hosts (e.g., no insecure ports or unnecessary services), which help apply defense-in-depth by minimizing the overall attack surface.
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October 4, 1938 - February 15, 2014
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CASEY, ALENE A., 75, of Barre, died February 15, at Woodridge Nursing Home. She was born Oct. 4, 1938, the daughter of Fred and Donelda (Millette) Sweeney. She attended Montpelier public schools. On May 4, 1957, she married Thomas Casey. She worked for several health care providers, including Central Vermont Medical Center, Heaton Woods, McFarland House and Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and other crafts, as well as fishing and shopping. Survivors include her husband, of Barre; two daughters, Judy Partlow, of Plainfield, and Lisa Brown, of Texas; a grandson and a great-granddaughter. | <urn:uuid:2ece3979-19c4-4a9b-9195-bdc3b03700d7> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 697 |
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I had heard of ‘Gong Bath’ events that utilize sound vibration, but had not attended one until yesterday.
Our lovely friend Angie Latham along with her husband Dougie and fellow sound therapist Anthony, invited us to a Sound Healing Journey within the Merry Maidens stone circle. As we travelled along the lane, we could see the stone circle in the distance and sunlight reflecting off the impressive large gongs that stood in the centre.
We were well prepared with blankets, pillows, coats and drums to join in with the rhythm session. Angie welcomed Cassandra and I with a warm embrace as we had not seen one another for a while, due to the unpredictability of life.
Other group members arrived and we admired the wonderful instruments on display.
I felt drawn to the quartz crystal bowls and looked forward to hearing them. Angie explained how their vibration connects to the higher spiritual energy centres of the body. As a healer and someone who has also hosted psychic development circles, I know this method would be of benefit to people who are involved in these pursuits.
Angie’s Beautiful Gong creates a wonderful calming vibration.
Anthony explained how the gong pictured on the right is tuned to the Mercury vibration connected to the throat energy centre. As a therapist I am aware that this would be ideal for communication problems and physical throat conditions. The lower gong on the left is attuned to the vibration of Venus and connected to the energy centre of the heart. This would help with many aspects of emotional problems and physical heart ailments.
Here is Anthony.
Angie seemed much happier and content now she has found her ‘soul purpose’. It is obvious that she enjoys this work that benefits her and all who attend her events.
Angie asked Cassandra to speak to the group about the history of the Merry Maidens circle so they could connect with its energy and their surroundings. When the group had settled, we were instructed to lie down and relax.
Cassandra was well prepared.
As we relaxed, the deep earthy sound of the gong resonated around us. I was aware of someone walking their dog through the site and the animal was disturbed at first by the sounds and barked for a while, but soon settled down to the deep vibration. We laid there for over an hour and even though the ground was hard, there were times I felt as though my body did not touch the earth, particularly when sounds from the quartz crystal bowls rang out. As well as sounds from gongs and bowls, rattles and chimes were also used.
I have meditation CDs at home for daily practice and I recognized many sounds that day which activated the Reiki energy that I work with.
When the drum beats began, our bodies slowly came out of the relaxation and we rose to join in with the drums. All around us group members were smiling and enjoying their individual experience. We created a good rhythm, some listened and others drummed and danced while the sun slowly descended on a beautiful day.
When it was over, we invited Angie, Dougie and Anthony to join us for a well deserved drink at our local Inn to toast Anthony’s birthday and a update which was long overdue.
I am so pleased I attended this event and highly recommend it to anyone who wishes to experience it. Thank you so much Angie, Dougie and Anthony for a wonderful evening. | <urn:uuid:a2b4db4d-a697-4313-b7bf-3afdd27d402a> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 3,331 |
The Republic of the Philippines and Japan along with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) recently signed a cooperation agreement for the development of a Movable and Deployable ICT Resource Unit (MRDU) that can be deployed in areas to provide broadband communications before, during and the conduct of relief operations after natural disasters.
Research and development (R&D) on the Movable Deployable ICT Resource Unit (MDRU) started in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011 with the support of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan (MIC), Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) and other Japanese ICT organizations. It is a unit that can be quickly deployed to restore communications in communities in the aftermath of a disaster. The unit is self-reliant running on its own power source and/or is able to harness other power sources such as power generators or local active power lines. The unit is in its final R&D phase.
The MDRU is approximately the same size as a 12-foot-long shipping container. It is equipped with an array of communications equipment, servers, storage devices, and designed to bring not only a communications infrastructure but also data center functions to a disaster-stricken area in a very short time.
According to Toshikazu Sakano, Project leader of the MDRU R&D Project, “Within approximately one hour of being set up, the MDRU is operational and providing services such as harnessing the wireless LAN of nearby areas to enable people in the affected area to make phone calls. It also efficiently supports on-site evacuation shelter operations.”
The MDRU will complement the R&D for the all-weather communications system not dependent on cellular networks currently under development by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on the request by President Aquino in the wake of super typhoon Yolanda.
Undersecretary Louis Casambre of the ICT Office of the DOST was very appreciative of Japan’s continued support for Philippine Development. “The MDRU will go a long way in the development of the Resilient Communications System we are currently working on, as soon as it is developed with intend to position them in several key areas and be readily deployed as soon as they are needed.” Usec. Casambre said.
The ITU, the third signatory to the cooperation agreement provided assistance immediately after typhoon Yolanda, providing essential telecommunications equipment to assist in the relief efforts. The MDRU project will have an initial budget of CHF 217,711.00 (PhP 10,654,413). Project management and administration of the project will be provided by the ITU.
The unit will be a donation of the Japanese Government and supported by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). The unit will be tested and deployed in San Remigio, Cebu, a town that has not yet fully recovered its ICT infrastructure after typhoon Yolanda.
About DOST-ICT Office – The Information and Communications Technology Office of the Department of Science and Technology is the Philippine Government’s lead agency on ICT related matters. Its primary thrusts are in the ICT Industry Development, eGovernment, ICT policy development, Internet for all and Cybersecurity.
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Philippines Japan sign Agreement for Disaster Communications – Undersecretary Louis Casambre of the DOST ICT Office (left) is shown here with Mr. Soichiro Seki Director-General for International Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan (center) and Mr. Brahima Sanou Director of BDT of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) (right) after the signing of the cooperation agreement for the development of the Movable and Deployable ICT Resource Unit (MRDU) that can be used before, during and after calamities.
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Phantom Iris R mk2
The Iris R mk2 is a no compromise racing sail designed for the new PWA foil format. It is based on the latest developments we have made with Nico Goyard, it now features 6 carbon battens providing an even better stability and a reduced weight.
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SSR 65-54: SECTION 205(j). -- REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE -- USE OF BENEFITS FOR SUPPORT OF BENEFICIARY'S PARENT
20 CFR 404.1607
- Where the current maintenance needs of a social security beneficiary are being fully met; where the beneficiary's mother is unable to support herself; and where applicable State law provides that a person who has sufficient financial resources is legally obligated to support his parent if the parent is unable to support herself, held, the representative payee may use a reasonable part of the benefit payments for the support of the beneficiary's mother.
B has been entitled to social security benefits in the amount of $71 a month since December 1961. B is incompetent and is confined in a Veterans's Administration hospital. His sister, L, was selected as representative payee to receive benefits on his behalf. The Veterans' Administration takes care of all of B's needs including medical treatment and provides $30 a month for spending money for him. Therefore, it has not been necessary for L to spend any of B's benefits for his current maintenance. L has conserved all of B's benefits in a savings account except for $16 which she spent for transportation cost for herself to visit B at the hospital. With interest the amount thus conserved totals about $2,500.
The mother of B and L lives in L's home. Her only income is $75 a month old-age assistance for her nursing care, paid by the Welfare Department. L works and earns $300 a month "take-home pay." She has to pay $100 a month to a nurse to care for her mother and $45 a month to a maid. The mother was recently in the hospital. L owes a doctor bill of $135 for services rendered to her mother. Medicine for her mother costs from $50 to $60 a month. The Welfare Department may pay her mother's hospital bill of $741. In addition L has to make payments on the house and to pay for food, utilities, clothing and other living expenses.
L has requested advice as to whether it would be proper to use $30 a month out of B's benefits to help pay expenses for her mother's care.
Section 205(j) of the Act provides that when it appears that the interest of a beneficiary would be served thereby certification of payment may be made either for direct payment to such beneficiary or for his use and benefit to a relative or some other person. Payments are considered for the use and benefit of the beneficiary when, among other purposes, they are used for the support of a person whom the beneficiary is legally obligated to support. Thus, § 404.1607 of the Social Security Administration Regulations No. 4 (20 CFR 404.1607) provides that where current maintenance needs of a beneficiary are being reasonably met, part of the beneficiary's payments may be used for the support of the legally dependent spouse or a legally dependent child of the beneficiary. The beneficiary's payments may also be used by a payee to provide support for a parent of the beneficiary if the beneficiary is legally obligated to support the parent.
The pertinent statute of the State is which B is domiciled provides as follows:
- The father, grandfather, brother, mother, grandmother, child, or grandchild, of any poor person unable to maintain themselves, being of sufficient ability, must support such persons; and failing to do so, any county or municipality in the state having made provisions for such persons may sue and . . . recover . . . for the time such county or municipality has made provision for such person, the court or jury trying the same being satisfied from the evidence that the defendant was of ability sufficient to provide for their support . . .
The highest court of the State has held that under the above statute an insane son, who had sufficient property to support a dependent father, unable to maintain himself, was liable for such support.
Accordingly, since B's mother is unable to maintain herself and B has sufficient financial resources to provide for her support over and above his current maintenance needs, it is held that a reasonable part of B's benefit payments may be used for the support of his other, and that in this case the amount of $30 per month is a reasonable amount to be so spent. | <urn:uuid:f01aeb3e-e63c-489c-b25c-f53450d63dd2> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 4,192 |
An American enters a Swiss bank with a giant, heavy sack in each of his hands. He goes to the teller, brings his face close to the glass and whispers, "I have two million dollars with me. I urgently need to open a secret Swiss bank account!"
The Swiss bank teller replies in a normal volume, "Sir, there's no need to whisper. Poverty is nothing to be ashamed of in Switzerland." | <urn:uuid:87eb7305-daa9-445e-b09a-56fc0bba31ac> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 378 |
We were off for a bit last week, but we have returned to preview yet another release of cards for collectors and all those interested. This coming week will be the release of Topps Allen & Ginter Baseball.
On August 11th, hobby boxes will be available from the Topps website and can also be found on eBay.
For fans of the previous years of this line, 2021 Topps Allen & Ginter Baseball will likely make those feel right at home with its familiarity. But it’s also an Allen & Ginter release, so that means odds are there will be varied options thrown around.
Despite that, there will be some similarities from previous lines. Hobby boxes will have 24 packs, eight cards per pack, and three total hits (autographs, memorabilia cards, Rip cards).
Allen & Ginter Checklist Review
Base Set Cards
The base set will remain the same size. 350 cards, 50 short prints. Like many packs and checklists, this set will contain snazzy veterans, blossoming rookies, and even some retired legends.
What makes this set so unique is that popular figures and athletes from other sports will also make appearances in the packs as well.
Parallels for the cards come in different quantities and options when it comes to the size of the card.
As for standard-sized cards, there are not too many that come up. There will be cards numbered one out of one in a glossy frame, as well as silver portrait versions for 300 of the 350 cards.
There are more parallels available for the tobacco-sized mini cards that are present in the set as well. The mini cards will appear one per pack.
- Mini – (one per pack, SP 1 in every 13 packs)
- Allen & Ginter Back Mini – (1 in every 5 packs, SP 1 in every 65 packs)
- Black – (1 in every 10 packs, SP 1 in every 130 packs)
- No Number – (50 copies each)
- Brooklyn Back – # out of 25
- Glossy – # out of 1
- Wood – # out of 1 (hobby-exclusive)
There are also printing plates that are numbered out of one, but they are framed making them full sized.
Lastly, there are partial parallels that are present on 150 cards.
- Stained Glass Mini – (25 copies each)
- Framed Cloth Mini – # out of 10
- Metal Mini – (three copies each in total)
Memorabilia and Autographs
Allen & Ginter is always a big hit when it comes to autographs.
One of the huge draws to look forward to are the mini, framed cards, on which there are on card autographs. Like the base set, there are other athletes and stars that are interwoven into the theme.
Two parallels for these cards exist. Black Frame which is numbered out of 25 and a Red ink option.
Autographed Relic Book Cards and Autographed Relic Dual Book Cards add to the memorabilia available. With print runs of only ten copies, they are a very tough batch to pull.
Cut Signatures will also make a return, even though they’re even more scarce than the relic books, coming as all one-of-a-kinds.
Full-Sized Relics have two different designs and are a part of the three different formats of memorabilia cards. There are also Framed Mini Relics that are baseball-only players and stars.
DNA Relics (numbered out of 25) and Mythical Relics (# out of 25) return. Both of these are hobby box exclusives. These cards also drift a bit away from the game of baseball and have other stars.
Rip Cards and Other Inserts
Rip Cards return and will have a rate of two per hobby case. Additional exclusive cards are in each of these, but that means you have to tear the original. An ultimate collector’s dilemma — keep the known product in top condition, or go big and bust.
There are 100 different cards in the Rip checklist each numbered.
Other Full Sized inserts include Historic Hits, which includes 50 cards that contain moments from huge walk offs or record setting performances. In addition to that, there are T51 Murad Reimagined which puts a new twist on the original 1911 set.
There are also mini sized inserts that will range from Framed Cloth Variations, as well as mini themes that take the themes into the natural world.
Lastly I will mention the chance at getting your hands on replicas of the original cards Allen & Ginter used to sell when they were just a. Tobacco company in the late 1800’s. Each buy pack is different and comes as a one of one. | <urn:uuid:7b948166-3bea-486b-9384-33379a7f164b> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 4,190 |
5 Year Old Single Cask Kilchoman
Abbey Whisky have managed to secure a cask of their own from Kilchoman Distillery.
Cask #285/09 has been matured for over four and a half years in a fresh bourbon barrel before being transferred to a Pedro Ximénez cask for a further four months maturation. The PX finish on this release works a treat, softening things down a little but still allowing the dram to hold the traditional taste & characteristics you would expect from a Kilchoman whisky of this age. A perfect combination.
Single cask #285/09 has been bottled at cask strength, 58.3% vol with 270 bottles filled. Buy it here for £78.95
Caramel sweetness fights with some light sulphuric notes right from the off. This is not a bad thing, it’s just enough of a fresh plimsoll note, before the warm sticky toffee pudding notes take over, you need to look for it, but for me, sulphur is just one of those “notes” I can always pick up, and I love it. The sweetness starts to change from confectionary to something more savoury as the smoke starts to make itself known, think sugar snap peas, good quality ham hock and an amazing soup on a cold day. You’ve got the smoky meatiness but it’s never over powering as the fresh, crisp sweetness is perfectly balanced. Baked figs with crème fresh and then the sherry takes over, fresh juicy plums, dark sweet damson’s, rich dates and all spice, nutmeg and cinnamon with just a hint of black pepper all wrapped up in a soft leather satchel are all there for the taking.
A real winter warmer, the heat hits and warms you all the way from throat to chest, almost like cough syrup, it’s not alcohol burn just a lovely heat. The smoke I expected just hasn’t appeared yet, but those Christmas cake notes off the nose are there. It’s so rich, the raisins are so plump and juicy, the sultana’s so sweet, the gooey toffee notes, and rich dark, overripe cherries are almost tangible. The spices are exploding over your palate, one minute its hot dry steak rub, the next its sweet nutmeg, before hot cinnamon elbows them all out of the way. Then as it starts to become a sherry bomb, in comes the smoke, but in an ashy, flinty, sooty kind of way. It’s like being too close to a bonfire, or eating fire toasted marshmallows, sweet but then drying the palate. Everything changes direction and gentle calming vanilla shines through, like a comforting hug or a gentle caress. In its dying seconds there is the lightest touch of lemon and honey before the ashy smokiness returns.
Long finish on this one, it’s mouth coating, you could almost chew this. It evolves and evolves, sweet, savoury, rich and fruity, drying and ashy. A mineral grittiness that lingers long after the glass is empty.
What a dram! This is Kilchoman at it’s very best! You can taste the distillery, and there’s just the tiniest touch of resin hinting slightly at its youth, but this is quickly replaced by a flavour explosion. You are so busy trying to keep up with the direction of the dram, that it’s all you can think about. A perfect match and one of the best drams I’ve had in a while! So complex with the balance spot on. Sweet and savoury in perfect harmony, in a tango that is endless. Buy this and buy it fast. Just not so fast that I can’t get one.
The first thing I pick up is a massive hit of peaches, quickly followed up by dream topping. An outdoor swimming pool on a fresh summer’s day. Bananas en flambé covered in milk chocolate sauce, with slight astringency but that is too be expected.
Sharp pang of citrus hits hard along with the smoke, then creamy chocolate drops come rushing through. Some spice dances on your tongue before an aromatic wave of cinnamon takes control.
Long, spicy, smoky goodness before fading away to leave your palate with a tinge of cinnamon and ash.
Straight from the nose you can tell what distillery this whisky comes from, the signature of Kilchoman is stamped all over this beautiful single cask. The perfect balance of smoke and sweetness make this a dram worth savouring. It belies its age and strength. Another beautiful single cask from Kilchoman and a tremendous find from the guys at Abbey Whisky. If you like Kilchoman then you will love this, a must have.
With massive thanks to the guys at Abbey Whisky @abbeywhisky for the official sample. | <urn:uuid:36cdd943-b55f-45f7-a434-ae12d6916fb5> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 4,290 |
Andy Murray primed for final push at Paris Masters and ATP World Tour Finals
Andy Murray is aiming to end his season on a high at this week's Paris Masters and the ATP World Tour Finals in London.
Last Updated: 31/10/12 8:31pm
Murray takes on Frenchman Paul-Henri Mathieu in his opening match of the Paris event on Wednesday and is feeling strong ahead of the final two tournaments of the year.
World number one Roger Federer, who is resting, and long-term injury absentee Rafael Nadal are the only big names missing from the French capital.
"Roger (Federer) is not playing this week in order to rest for London but everyone else is here so it will be interesting to see how guys perform in London after Paris," Murray told Sky Sports News.
"It's good to get the last two tournaments of the year back-to-back at the end of the year, it means we get a longer off to rest and recover and get ourselves ready for the new year."
Murray is making his return to action for the first time since missing five match points on the way to defeat against Novak Djokovic in the final of the Shanghai Masters.
"I wasn't feeling particularly well over in Asia so it was important to get rid of all the niggles and try and feel as best I can for the last couple of tournaments of the year," added the Scot.
"I was a bit tired after the Asia stretch last year, I feel much better than I have done coming here in previous years and I hope I can have a good run."
The eight-man ATP Tour World Finals takes place at the O2 in London from November 5 to 12 . | <urn:uuid:26f5e492-0844-476a-8f1f-717be9cb509e> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,536 |
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