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Do you want to learn how to calculate compressed air consumption?
Have you moved beyond scuba diving basics and plan to start on your own as an independent diver?
If your answer is yes, you should definitely know your Surface Air Consumption or SAC.
Why? Because it can save your life.
As we all know, we use more air on a deeper dive rather than on a shallow dive.
Probably, that is because the air that we breathe is denser on a deeper dive. So, we take in more gas atoms with each breath.
Generally, because of Boyle’s Law, we know how many times the air is denser at different depths.
Here, I will share with you how to calculate your compressed Air Consumption.
Steps on How to Calculate Compressed Air Consumption
Learned Your Air Consumption (SAC)
Surface Air Consumption is a statement of your air consumption during diving, with the diver’s profundity removed from the condition.
As we as a whole know, according to Boyle’s Law, air consumption increases with depth due to the pressure increases the density but reduces the volume of the air we breathe.
Simply looking at your manometer will not just tell you how much air consumption do you consume.
When you know your air consumption (SAC), you can make your estimations about how much air you will probably use during a dive to any given depth. It will allow you to factor air consumption into your diving courses.
Do Some Measuring
To begin with, do various dives at various depths and conditions. For every one of these dives, note down the time, gas utilized, cylinder size, and depth.
In a perfect world, incorporate a dive where you were truly stressed because of flows, or swim for 5 minutes at most extreme exertion during a dive.
At that point, in that 5 minutes, make a note of the air consumed, so you can have the idea about your air consumption while working under strain.
Do the Math
When you have these numbers, you can begin your computations. While there are various web locales where you can basically punch the numbers into boxes and find a solution,
I think that it’s helpful to have the option to do the estimations yourself.
Two Types of Calculations for Air Consumption
The calculations go as follows:
SAC = (VT x VC) / ((T x P)
- SAC is the air consumption.
- VT is the Total Volume of the cylinder used in liters.
- VC is Consumed Volume in bars during the dive.
- T is the duration of the dive.
- P is the pressure in bars of the average depth of the dive (or maximum depth if you stayed at the same depth the entire dive)
For the imperial system, the formula gets a little trickier but still easy once you grasp it. It goes as follows:
R x PSIC / W / T / P
- R is the cylinder rating in cubic feet.
- PSIC is the Psi consumed.
- WP is for Working Pressure, which is the rated pressure that the tank operates under.
- T is the time in minutes.
- P is the pressure at the average depth of the dive, or maximum if you’ve stayed at the same depth the entire dive.
A diver uses 5 Bar per minute at 15 meters of seawater. How much do you think the diver will use at 22 meters of seawater?
First, bring the diver to the surface and think that like a balloon. Then you will find out if how many bars per minute the diver will breathe there.
To do this, you need to know the pressure at 50 meters of seawater.
Meaning, it is 2.5 Bar 15 divided by 10 plus 1. The diver will use 2.5 times less air at the surface.
5 Bar P/M / 2.5 = 2 Bar P/M. The diver will use the 2 bar per minute at the surface.
Now, we can take the diver to the second depth of 22 meters of seawater. The pressure at 22 meters of seawater is 3.2 bar 22 divided by 10 plus 1.
The diver will use 3.2 bar more air per minute and at the surface.
2 Bar P/M x 3.2 = 6.4 Bar P/M.
Probably, the diver will use 6.4 Bar P/M at 22 meters of seawater.
At the 30 meters of the seawater, where the pressure is 4 bar at the air, your breath is 4 times as dense. So, you breathe in 4 times as much air as you would do at the surface.
Let’s make it simple. A diver uses 2 bars of air per minute at the surface.
How many bars per minute do you think the diver will use at 25 meters of the seawater?
First, we know that the diver will use more than 2 bar per minute, not less, so we need to multiply the diver air consumption at the surface.
The pressure at 25 meters of seawater is 3.5 bar, 25 / 10 + 1.
The diver will use 3.5 times more air at 25 meters two bar.
2 Bar P/ M x 3. 5 = 7 Bar P/M.
So, here you will use the 7 bar per minute at 25 meters of seawater.
If the diver is diving in the freshwater, the diver will slightly use less air than in the seawater because the pressure is slightly less.
The pressure at 25 meters of fresh water is 3.43 Bar.
25 meters divided by 10.3 plus 1. 25 MFW / 10.3 + 1.
So, the diver will use 3.43 times more air than the 3.5 times more air the diver will use in the seawater.
2 Bar P / M x 3.43 = 6.86 Bar P / M.
So, the diver will use the 6.86 Bar P / M at 25 meters of freshwater.
The diver will use 7 Bar per minute in the seawater, meaning there is no much difference.
Variables That Affect Air Usage
Air consumption is an individual issue. If two divers sit onshore breathing from a similar brand of the controller and equivalent size, similarly filled scuba chambers, following a couple of moments, both will have decreased the weight staying in their tanks. Yet, one will have utilized more air than the other. Indeed, even out-of-the-water jumpers use air at varying rates.
The measure of air utilized starts with the diver’s size and physical molding. As a rule, a bigger jumper is probably going to expend more air than a little diver. Physical wellness is likewise a factor. A diver who is in acceptable vigorous condition ordinarily utilizes less air than somebody who doesn’t practice routinely.
When you enter the water, there are significantly more factors that influence air utilization. Here’s a review of the physical science exercise you got during your lessons in your scuba certification.
Surrounding pressure increments by 1 climate (ATM) for every 33 feet (10 m) of expanded profundity, bringing about changes to the weight/volume/thickness of a diver’s air supply. At 33 feet (10 m) (2 ATM), the surrounding pressure is twofold what it is at the surface; at 66 feet (18 m) (3 ATM), it’s multiple times more prominent than at the surface.
Thus, at a profundity of 33 feet, you will expend twice as a lot of air as you do superficially.
At 66 feet (18 m), threefold the amount of when sitting on the shore breathing from the regulator. In this way, the deeper we dive, the more air we consume.
Ways to Improve Air Consumption
Air consumption improves with understanding. I have not known another diver whose air utilization didn’t improve as he turned out to be progressively agreeable in the water or potentially through diving strategy changes.
Wearing the proper measure of weight, which implies diminishing the measure of weight you wear, is an initial step to improving air utilization.
An appropriately weighted diver has a trim, evenly situated situation in the water section.
A corner to corner direction, where the head and upper-middle are higher than the legs, makes you crash through the water instead of floating.
If you’re not an experienced diver, then one of the first things you’ll need to learn about is how to pick the best scuba tank.
To turn out to be impartially light, an overweight diver must add overabundance air to the BC. This floats the chest area and makes furrowing substantially more truly requesting. Weight yourself appropriately by leading a weighting test each time you change hardware or move among salt and crisp water, and your air consumption will improve.
Another slam dunk that any diver can do to improve air consumption.
Streamlining diminishes drag, which is the opposition experienced as you travel through the water. The more prominent your drag, the more exertion you’ll use. Expanded exertion implies expanded air requests, and there goes your air utilization.
It starts with making sure about all frill gear near your body. Affix up your check support and octopus. Spot your record inside a lightness compensator pocket. The objective is to cause your underwater profile to take after a dolphin smooth and smooth with insignificant drag.
Next, center around your swimming procedure. To get streamlined, appear as a torpedo. Become smooth and smooth, with your head, middle, legs, and blades on a similar flat plane. Arms at your sides or collapsed over the middle. Blade with moderate, conscious movements.
Utilizing the best possible gear for nature will help you maintain a strategic distance from rapidly sucking down your air supply. Cold diver utilizes more air because their bodies need to work more earnestly to keep up the center temperature. Wearing the best possible warm assurance will keep you warm and broaden your air supply.
Move gradually and unwind.
Vitality proficient diver slice through the water gradually, utilize a productive kick, and inhale long, slow, and loosened up breaths. Each development is intentional and intended to create impetus utilizing the least exertion. Hold fast to the arranged profile and go no more profound than is fundamental.
Vitality effective divers don’t continually modify their gear and clear the veil. Once impartially light at the arranged plunging profundity, use lung volume varieties to keep your profundity consistent.
If you should rise a couple of feet to ignore a block, take two or three more profound breaths. At that point, inhale marginally shallower for a minute or two to come back to the first plunging profundity.
Loosening up underwater is an air preservation strategy that is more difficult than one might expect. The more agreeable you are at profundity, the less air you use. Think positive musings, slow down, inhale gradually and breathe out completely; make the most of each development, and before you know it, you’ll start to unwind, and your air supply will last more and more.
Check out PADI for some of their courses about Air Management.
Air Consumption Terms to Remember
Surface Consumption Rate (SCR)
The air a diver uses at the surface, expressed in psi per minute.
Depth consumption rate (DCR)
The air a diver uses at a specific depth, expressed in psi per minute.
Estimated Depth Consumption Rate (EDCR)
An estimate of the air a diver will use at a specific depth, expressed in psi per minute.
Estimated Air Time EAT
The estimated amount of time a diver’s air supply will last at a specific depth, expressed in minutes, based on psi/ minute or cubic feet/minute.
Cubic Feet Per Minute (CFM)
The cubic feet of air a diver uses in one minute.
Estimated Cubic Feet Per Minute (ECFM)
An estimate of the cubic feet of air a diver will use per minute at a specific depth.
Remaining Air Time (RAT)
A figure calculated and displayed real-time by most air-integrated dive computers.
Knowing your rate of air consumption is very important for planning dives.
However, some calculators’ equation will 100% comes out wrong as if it matters for the calculator to know what are you dividing on first.
Basically, learning how to compute your air consumption properly will be a good idea.
So, now if I’ll ask you how your air consumption is? What would be your answer?
Is it “Pretty Good?” “Not bad.” “I don’t know.”
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You know (or hope) you are participating in a crime fiction conference when you hear someone saying:
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´you got to kill people somehow´
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In two words; my first CrimeFest was absolutely overwhelming! I did take a few photos, but most of the time my husband had the camera. And Saturday, the only day when I had it, the battery went flat rather unexpectedly.
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As I mentioned the other day, one of the very best experiences was to meet some of my blog friends and get to know them even better. The panels were also very interesting, and it was such a pleasure that the crime writers I have read - and read about - for so long, were so kind and forthcoming. They really seemed to like meeting their readers :)
So apart from Martin Edwards, our walking crime fiction encyclopaedia, whom I mentioned the other day, I had plenty of opportunity to chat with Len Tyler, Christine Poulson, Quentin Bates and Kate Ellis to mention a few.
I wish I could participate every year, but unfortunately May and June are the busiest months of our school year so I won´t win any popularity contests by running off, leaving three days of external examinations to my colleagues again.
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Waveshare 4 inch resistive display, spi Touch, 480×800, HDMI, with piCorePlayer. Step 1 - Connect the display to your Raspberry PI Plug the display directly on the GPIO pins of your RPi and connect the HDMI plug with an HDMI-adaptor. If you need additional pins for other purpose, wire the pins 1, 2, 6, 19, 21, 22, 23, 26) and connect the HDMI-Plug with a HDMI Cable.
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Dr Sanjay is a psychiatrist with 37 years of experience who practices in Thane West, Thane. At Jupiter Hospital in Thane West, Thane, Dr. Sanjay Ramanlal Kumawat practices. He received his MBBS from Seth G S Medical College & KEM Hospital in 1982, his MCPS from the same institution in 1982, and his DPM (Psychiatry) from the same institution in 1985.
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- MBBS , Seth G S Medical College & KEM Hospital , 1982
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Highlights from Our Southeast Missouri Mines and Mills:
- Five water treatment plants: We invested nearly $73 million over five years to construct water treatment plants at our mines and mills. The plants use a chemical process to clean water from our operations before it is released to the environment.
- Four concentrate enclosures: These buildings store lead concentrates after the milling process. We added negative pressure ventilation systems to our buildings, which reduce the potential of fugitive emissions.
- Geothermal HVAC: We installed geothermal heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems at Brushy Creek Mine and Mill’s building and the SEMO central office. The geothermal system uses 25% to 50% less electricity than conventional heating and cooling systems, reducing overall carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Waste management facilities: An employee-led effort to redefine our procedures for managing waste resulted in the installation of new hazardous and non-hazardous waste storage areas at all mine and mill operations.
- ISO 14011 certifications: We established new processes and systems to achieve International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 environmental management certification at our six mines and four mills. These certifications include ongoing third-party audits of our environmental procedures.
Highlights from the Resource Recycling Facility:
- Dry lime scrubber: In anticipation of more stringent National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), Resource Recycling built a dry lime scrubber that successfully reduced air emissions. Today, our Resource Recycling SO2 air monitors report average emissions around 40 parts per billion, approximately half of the EPA’s requirement (75 parts per billion).
- Building enclosures and new baghouses: We took measures to enclose much of the plant and install six new baghouses and ventilation systems to collect lead particles and other airborne materials before releasing air outside.
- Water treatment plant: We constructed a new water treatment plant to capture and treat wastewater from the recycling process. We also installed a closed-loop water system for several of our processes, which reduced our consumption of fresh water.
“We have invested heavily in environmental projects over the past 10 years,” said Michael. “Regulatory requirements continue to tighten so we must not only focus on today’s requirements but also anticipate future standards.”
Improvements in Data Management
It’s been said you can’t manage what you don’t measure, so data-tracking systems have been critical to guiding our environmental journey. Over the past decade, we have refined our data gathering process to add efficiency to our environmental efforts. Most recently, Resource Recycling added a new environmental data management tool to help us more easily collect data, make comparisons and adjust our operations for improved environmental and operational performance.
“We maintain years of emissions data on our plant,” said Maggie Crocker, environmental compliance manager at Resource Recycling. “In the past, creating new reports from an old database required an outside consultant and took weeks. With the new tool, I can pull the data myself in under an hour.”
The new data management tool, an environmental historian, pulls data directly from hundreds of instruments and monitors throughout the facility. Supervisors and managers can access real-time information remotely, enabling them to adjust our operations quicker.
“With this new platform, we can pull detailed reports and analyze production data alongside environmental data, so we can more easily evaluate how our performance in one area impacts the other,” said Maggie. “This sets us up for the future by helping operations understand the potential environmental impact of decisions made.”
In addition, we’ve increased the functionality of our Environmental Task Management System (ETMS), which we implemented 10 years ago to help track the thousands of environmental requirements that needed ongoing monitoring at our SEMO and Resource Recycling operations. Now we can manage the majority of our inspections through ETMS as well, which takes less time and ensures documentation is electronically filed and saved.
Improved environmental data systems have helped Doe Run keep ISO 14001 certifications at all six mine sites, four mill sites and Resource Recycling. These certifications recognize that our operations have implemented environmental management programs for managing our impact and improving our environmental performance. Read more about ISO certifications here.
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This was taken during my audition for BGT which will be shown April 15 th , 8 pm, on ITV. We cant wait. Simons Yorkshire Terriers took a “liking” to Robbie, who looked all chilled and relaxed aside the cheers and hoots from the audience. This was taken before the fatal incident on Davids shoes. Mind you, Robbie has been holding it in over 12 hours … fair enough.
Dog Yoga, Doga on BGT this Sat ITV
Watch Stephen do Doga with a human size dog and me discussing my book DOGA -YOGA FOR YOUR AND YOUR DOG .
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Summer is officially over, at least for those who associate sun fun with open public pools – but for my dog, it’s the best weekend of the year! Dog-friendly public pools!
Dog-friendly public pools happen once a season, if they happen at all. But the idea is becoming more popular in many cities.
Here’s the concept: the day before a public pool will be drained for the season, dogs are allowed to frolic in the water – usually as a fundraiser for a pet rescue or shelter.
Burlington and Kitchener SPCA Fundraisers
This year, 2023, my pup is back at her favorite two: the Burlington New Street pool, raising money for the Burlington Human Society, and the Kiwanis Park splash pad in Kitchener, Ontario, a fundraiser for the Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth Human Society. (Check out last year here)
Both were slightly differently organized. But both offered friendly pups access to some leash-free water park fun otherwise off-limits to our four-footed family members.
Some pics of dog-friendly public pool fun:
Pooch Plunge is an annual fund-raiser for the Burlington Humane Society, usually on the second Saturday of every September. On September 9, 2023, a bit of rain might have kept some pups home, but not my crazy spaniel, who jumped into the water only long enough to rescue balls.
Dash & Splash was definitely worth the drive because my pup loves this annual event and it’s her third year attending – in fact, she’s three years old next week so let’s consider this an early birthday celebration. Might as well, because she arrived at the Kiwanis Park water park in Kitchener ready to party.
Finding a Dog-friendly Public Pool Event Near You
Many communities are opening public pools to pups on the last day of the season – usually late August to mid-September, depending on local weather. If it’s not an option in your town, maybe this is a great fundraising opportunity for a rescue you support? Clearly, pre-planning is necessary, and so is finding a partnering pool. But when it works, it’s a fun day. I overheard one lifeguard say to the other, “This is the best shift ever.”
- Because public pools are completely fenced, doggie pool days are off-leash so all dogs should be well-socialized
- All dogs should be vaccinated
- Bring poop bags and keep an eye on your pup
- Often balls are part of the fun, so watch for guarding issues
- Some events have timed entry and exit, so arrive (and leave) on time
- Some events have a separate time slot for small dogs, which is a good idea for both big and small
- Bring your own towels
- Depending on your dog’s swimming ability, a dog life jacket might increase their confidence
- Likely, you’ll get a bit wet too, so wear beach-appropriate shoes
Some pools have lowered the chlorine levels for dogs, so people aren’t permitted in the water. (Other pools use a salt system, which is safer for dogs). Either way, your dog will likely need a bath when you get home. Also, many doggie pool parties add vendors if the facility allows, making for a full-service pet-friendly event, equally fun for humans too.
Plus, it’s a great photo opportunity…
Writer bio: Sherri Telenko has been a professional writer for decades and a travel writer for the last two. She’s a member of TMAC (Travel Media Association of Canada) and Dog Writers Association of America and travels almost weekly with her canine companion, Victoria. All written content is original, written by a person, and based on experience and research.
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Cherry armchairs are undoubtedly a real icing on the cake of any interior.
It impresses with its original appearance and makes you happy with the comfort of use. This designer piece of furniture shines as much in private apartments as in public places. The armchair has an exceptionally shaped backrest, a comfortable seat and a solid metal frame with strong legs made in the Scandinavian style. The Black option of the furniture is characterized by black color of metal frame, while Gold option means gold painting of the metal frame. The materials and fabrics used in its production are of the highest quality, which gives them the character of a luxurious piece of furniture, and this is exactly what Cherry armchairs are.
We produce the selected model only in bulk quantities.
If you are interested, please contact us and use the form below.
In the case of ordering further products, we reserve the possibility of differences in the colors of the metal bases, the colors of the wood and upholstery materials, due to different batches. It is also possible that differences in the dimensions of the product, materials used for production, decorative and movable elements and others, resulting from the need to eliminate the defects of the furniture, may occur.
The colors shown in the photos and in the samplers are illustrative colors and may differ from the actual ones depending on the monitor settings. Shade differences between particular production batches are allowed.
Metal frames are not completely smooth. Joints of welds may be visible and there may be irregularities or minor defects in the structure on the surface.
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We want to make your sign buying experience as relaxing as possible. Just take a moment and breath deeply. Light some candles and let us do all the work.
If you want to know where we’re located, our hours of business or simply what makes us tick, just follow the provided links for more information.
Once you take the time to find out what we’re all about, we’re confident you’ll like what you see.
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Santa Baby Art - Tote Bag - Art by Artist Donna Lisa
A beautiful tote featuring a "Santa Baby" classic hollywood pin up style holiday art, gorgeous enchanting holiday setting with warm holiday lights and sparkle, fireplace, and kitty cats too, original art by Donna Lisa.
• 100% spun polyester fabric
• Bag 15" x 15" (38.1cm x 38.1cm)
• Capacity – 2.6 US gal (10l)
• Maximum weight limit – 44lbs (20kg)
• Dual handles 100% natural cotton bull denim
• Handle length 11.8" (30 cm), width 1" (2.5cm)
• The handles can slightly differ depending on the fulfillment location
• Artwork - Santa Baby
• Artist - Donna Lisa
Your tote bag will be custom made after your place your order, and may take up to 6 business days before it will be ready to ship to you. Shipping time is additional.
Items sold in my shop may are produced and shipped out of different locations, for this reason, if you purchase multiple items, they may arrive separately. Thank you for your understanding.
"Santa Baby" Artwork by Donna Lisa ©2020. All Rights Reserved.
"Santa Baby" is an original artwork created by Artist Donna Lisa and is not affiliated with Marilyn or her Estate.
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Updated on March 30, 2023
There is one question forex traders get asked a lot by industry newbies: Is forex trading tax-free in the USA? The quick answer, No. U.S. tax regulators recognize forex trading as a business activity, so profits generated by the activity are taxable. Taxation laws require forex traders to pay taxes on their profits.
The United States has a long recorded history of currency trading regulation. Although the country’s legal framework that governs forex trading is relatively complex, the IRS has issued many rulings to clarify its key sentiments on the industry’s taxation.
Just like with any other type of trading, specific rules govern the activity and enable seamless transactions as well as a level playing field. Similarly, like any transaction involving currency, participants must report profits and losses on their tax returns.
Snapshot of tax guidelines
Regardless of whether a trader is buying or selling foreign currencies, they must report income from foreign currency transactions using Form 1040 or Form 1040R and declare the total gross profit earned from the transaction. In instances where a trader utilizes some form of tax sheltering strategies such as hedging or arbitrage, the IRS treats these gains or losses differently from ordinary income and losses.
Forex traders are usually subject to income tax in the country where they live, which might be outside the United States. American citizens whose brokers operate outside the United States are also subject to taxation on the profits they earn in foreign currency. This is the case irrespective of whether or not the trader resides in the United States at all times and only trades online with an overseas broker.
Supposing a trader earns in foreign currency, it becomes income when converted to U.S. dollars but charged as an expense when converted back into foreign currency. Depending on the exchange rate between the currencies, the amount of taxable income charge might vary.
A forex trader might pay capital gains tax when selling a position that has lost value over time due to market volatility or other causes, such as the bankruptcy of the brokers handling their account.
Taxes every FX trader should know
Every U.S forex trader should be aware of the forex trading U.S. tax implications and the specific tax type relevant to forex traders. Here are the four common types of taxes forex traders pay;
Tax regulatory authorities consider forex trading income as taxable income a trader earns from foreign currency trading. This has been classified under the personal income tax category, which attracts a higher tax rate than normal salary income.
The amount of forex trading income tax charged to an individual depends on their total annual foreign currency earnings and their marginal personal income tax rate.
Companies pay corporation tax on profits earned after paying the personal income tax. This is a tax charged to the profits of a company. The forex trading corporation tax is levied on all organizations performing forex trading activities. Factors that influence the amount paid include; the nature of the business, the nature of the transaction, and the source of income.
Capital Gains Tax
This is the profit you make after selling your investment. Forex traders who make profits on their investments might pay a capital gains tax when they sell their assets. This tax is typically calculated as a percentage of the profit gained from selling an asset. Most countries charge between 28 and 35 percent as capital gains tax.
Stamp Duty Tax
The United States charges forex traders a Forex stamp duty reserve tax on the value of financial contracts that aren’t in U.S. dollars. This tax is charged to any transaction of interest rate swaps, foreign exchange swaps, and options. This is irrespective of whether or not the swap or option is entered into by an investment company that is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. This tax is also charged to transactions involving commercial paper, bonds, and debentures issued by issuers outside the U.S.
How forex traders are taxed in the US
US forex traders pay taxes depending on the type of trading they do. The reason for this is the fact that forex trading has many different tax implications because there are many different types of possible trades. Here are some ways the IRS collects taxes from forex traders;
Forex traders who conduct their trades through exchanges pay taxes as if they were earning income from the exchange. This tax rate includes the exchange fee charged at the initial account opening stage. The IRS also considers the amount of time spent trading to estimate how much foreign income a trader earns.
Most countries treat buying and selling foreign currencies as a business. This means the profits a trader earns from transacting also attract taxes. Taxes are also levied on any losses a trader reports.
All contributions made by forex traders to their brokers are taxable income if they exceed a certain amount per transaction.
Filing taxes under sections 988 & 1256
Section 988 basically states that all capital gains made in the forex market are classified as ordinary income and taxed accordingly. Traders should also note that the United States tax code makes a distinction between short and long-term forex gain. This implies that their annual earnings determine the charges traders pay.
Under section 1256, 60% of a trader’s annual earnings will attract a 15% fixed tax rate. Conversely, 40% will undergo taxation depending on a trader’s income bracket.
This might also interest you:
Is Forex Trading Tax-Free in the USA? Summary
In conclusion, forex trading is not tax-free in the U.S. Although U.S. forex trading tax laws might seem complicated, the most crucial thing is to know what category a trader falls into and the kind of tax they should be paying. Each trader should seek professional advice to know and understand the implications of all the taxes charged.
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Puravital is a herbal tonic which has a liver supportive effect. When pigeons fly much waste are produced in fat burning. Puravital especially has a draining and depurative function. The composition of puravital ensures that the residuals of the energy metabolism and the power supply to be drained slowly through the liver and be uigescheiden by the kidney. It is mainly administered after exertion during moult because the body must remove much waste. Also in overweight diet (blue muscles) we recommend using puravital for 10 days. It relieves and supports the liver. It promotes the moult, increases resistance and purifies the blood. Puravital can be administered with Vior in the drinking water at a dose of 2 teaspoons per gallon of water.
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If there is a multi-purpose and versatile cartridge on the broad market of ammunition, that is the .308 Winchester. The .308 is able to offer excellent performance in both sports shooting and military use. Powerful, reliable and accurate, this cartridge is also known by its metric designation 7.62×51 mm. It has become one of the most widespread ammunitions in the armaments sector.
A Historical Cartridge
The .308 Win, 7.62x51mm, or 7.62 NATO is just some of the terms used to refer to it. It’s one of the most important cartridges of history. Its origins lie in the middle of the twentieth century, a moment in which the war industries decided to develop a new type of gauge for the innovative assault rifles. The base from which was born the 7.62×51 belongs to the mythical .30-06 (7.62x63mm). Indeed, among the pods of both gauges, there are just a few millimeters difference. Thus, with the .30-06 as a source of inspiration, the US military authorities developed the first draft of what would be the .308. The US cartridge .30 T-65. This ammunition would lead to the final 7.62x51mm in 1950, a gauge that later became the official NATO cartridge.
In this regard, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was looking for at that time a gauge for all long guns. Thus, among many others, analyzed the .30-06 (7.62x63mm) of the U.S. Army, Belgian 65x54mm, 7x56R British, and the 7.92×57 Mauser German. Finally, they decided to bet on the novel 7.62x51mm to equip all long guns of NATO.
First Weapons to Use .308 Win
The first weapons that were calibrated for this gun stand out the mythical American M-14 and the legendary FN FAL. If there is any weapon that is linked to the .308 Win history it is the FN FAL assault rifle. In fact, both the birth and the expansion of the Belgian rifle are directly related to the entry on the international scene of the .308. A powerful and reliable ammunition it became the official caliber for much of the second half of the 20th century. Thus, in addition to the Americans who used it in the M-14, Spaniards rode it in its CETME C, and the Germans to equipped the HK G3 with it, among many others.
A Mult-Purpose Cartridge
A multi-purpose cartridge the .308 is a real multi-purpose. Its behavior in different situations is so bright that it is appreciated by hunters and soldiers alike. In the first case, the .308 Winchester has a ballistic properties similar to the of the .30-06, one of the most popular cartridges among hunting lovers. By the way, the first sporting rifle that was calibrated for this ammunition was Winchester M70, one of the great classics of bolt rifles. Similarly, the 7.62x51mm is a cartridge that is widely accepted among select shooters. Mount it with different types of projectiles (especially curious is the one that is equipped with a flat-tip bullet), coupled with its greater effective range (more than 300 meters), make it a very suitable ammunition for combat in urban areas. For example, one of the semi-automatic rifles designed for long distance shooting and is closely linked with this caliber is the HK PSG-1.
Semi-Automatic Rifles Using .308 Win
Speaking of semi-automatic rifles in .308, such weapons are banned in Spain for the civilian shooter. The reason is that the current regulation of weapons considered for 7.62x51mm caliber military, and therefore prohibited for civil society. In this sense, the .308 ammo only can be used in manual repeating rifles, i.e. in models driven by bolt, lever, or rifles single shot rifle. To overcome this absurd prohibition, Spanish shooters use the .307 , a cartridge that is identical to the .308. The only difference is that the .307 has a small tab on the shorts of their pod.
Despite this absurd prohibition, most manufacturers sell a wide range of cartridges in this caliber. In this sense, they produce projectiles with loads ranging between 150 and 200 grains. Manufacturers are able to develop rates that in some cases exceed the 1,000 m/s. These features make sure despite more than half a century behind them, the .308 is now more current than ever.
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Can you be banned from a casino for winning too much?
Casinos cannot legally ban you for winning. However, accumulating your wins in an untruthful manner may see you getting kicked out of a casino. … No regulated casino site will ban a legitimate player for winning to much. If anything, players who do win big will be back for another attempt to win big.
What happens if you win a lot of money at a casino?
Casino winnings are taxed as ordinary income and can bump winners to a higher tax bracket. All winnings — specifically from lottery payouts, poker tournaments, horse races and slot machines — are taxable at the federal level, and some may be taxable at the state level, too.
Do casinos keep track of your winnings?
Some players believe that casinos track hot/cold players in an effort to see who may be winning or losing, including perhaps those winning or losing too much. … But casinos of course track the win/loss information, amount bet, etc., for various purposes.
How long can a casino ban you?
These lists allow problem gamblers to ban themselves from the casino for a specified amount of the time. Most states offer exclusion ranges spanning from one year to a lifetime. Anybody who violates their self-excluded ban will be charged with misdemeanor trespassing.
Why are casinos allowed to ban winners?
It’s not illegal, but the practice is banned at most casinos since it can give the player an edge over the house. If you’re caught cheating in any way the casino will get your name and picture before escorting you out of the casino. … As long as they aren’t being discriminatory, casinos have the right to refuse service.
Can you be banned from casino?
You will not get in trouble if you are constantly winning or if you tried card counting at a blackjack table. However, cheating the house or violating any of their rules are ways for any player to be banned from casinos.
How do you win 100K at a casino?
9 Ways to Win $100K Gambling on Casino Games
- 1 – Slot Machines. Many slot machines have top jackpots that pay $100,000 or more. …
- 2 – Keno. …
- 3 – Win a Poker Tournament. …
- 4 – Grind It Out at the Poker Tables. …
- 5 – Sports Betting. …
- 6 – Counting Cards. …
- 7 – Win the Lottery. …
- 8 – Roulette.
Do casinos report winnings to IRS?
Gambling winnings are fully taxable and you must report the income on your tax return. Gambling income includes but isn’t limited to winnings from lotteries, raffles, horse races, and casinos. It includes cash winnings and the fair market value of prizes, such as cars and trips.
Do casinos watch people?
Most casinogoers probably assume they are being watched for security reasons. But many casinos are now using surveillance technology in an effort to manipulate players, too. … Personalized gambling happens when casinos use this information to manipulate a particular customer’s behavior.
What happens if you win a million dollars at the casino?
If you win more than a million dollars, you’ll only get part of the money. You can decide to have the rest of the amount paid in full, but that’s not your only option. Most casinos will also let you take an annual fixed sum. If you’re trying to get the biggest payout possible, the annuity is usually the smarter choice.
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It is difficult, and almost impossible, not to notice Gemini, these dynamic, fluttering and witty creatures, because wherever they appear, there is a lively communication in which they mostly have the main say, questioning, retelling, commenting on everything that happened to them or what they heard happened to someone else.
For them, the exchange of thoughts and ideas with others is as important as the air they breathe, which is also the ruling element of their sign.
Hence the eternal need of the people of this sign for change and information.
Gemini – Meaning and Info
Gemini and represents the last phase in which spring leaves power to summer, which begins with the summer solstice and the sign of Cancer.
Precisely because of this variability of late spring, which is more like summer, Gemini is playful, but also fickle, some will say – eternal children for whom life is a game and exploration of everything that tickles their curiosity.
And there is a lot of that in this world and Gemini simply does not have time for peace and rest, because, as they think, they could miss something along the way without them even noticing it.
Their basic contact with everything around them, be it people, phenomena or events, is based on constant interaction and exchange of information, a living mental activity, which is mainly focused on more than one at a time.
This is why they seem a bit confused, confused, disorganized and unreliable, because, unlike Virgos who can analyze all aspects of a single thing or concept in detail, Gemini will gather a sea of information about something and, reluctant to synthesize, eventually get lost in them. .
For them, the most important thing is to be at the center of the event, to absorb everything that is important and to expand further without dwelling on details.
These are people who, even when they sleep, are always mentally active, full of new ideas, but often lack the “ram” profitability or “bull” patience and thoroughness to put them into action.
But that, after all, is not their task, because they carelessly continue in search of a new form of entertainment, while those who are more responsible and reliable will concretize their ideas and make them visible and usable.
The overall development of communications on a global level has delighted Gemini, because they can communicate on several sides at the same time.
Every new gadget on the market first falls into his hands and if he “passes” everything that the average Gemini can do at the same time, the manufacturer can be sure of his market success.
Mental liveliness, carefree and cheerful nature as well as a lot of information they have collected make members of this sign the “soul” of every society because they are witty, and also skilled imitators, but often come into conflict with those who (as well as everything they say) ) take it too seriously.
The other pair of gloves is that Gemini sometimes does not even know how to distinguish the game from the real situation, so in the great need to impress others, they turn out to be too frivolous, and sometimes even maliciously targeted. They understand everything a little, and not deep enough to be able to argue.
The dynamics and speed of movement from relationship to relationship brings them a lot of those superficial relationships, thanks to which they can get “their people” in various places, which will help them when they need it.
Given that they mostly turn the way the wind blows, it’s unlikely anyone will ever take them more seriously.
A special story is their inconsistency, as most of them are simply unable to deliver on what they promised, as their curiosity will always drag them over and over again to some unexplored area where they will inevitably get lost in space and time, leaving someone waiting for them or hopes in vain.
A typical Gemini is able to serve you even the most ruthless lie by looking you straight in the eye, so you will not doubt the truth of his words. This is the perfect mimic, who sometimes believes his own lie.
Even in the most awkward situations, in an instant he will come up with a logical story to justify himself and thanks to which he will get out of some more serious situations that he cooked himself painlessly.
The skill with which he uses words and the multitude of information gathered confuses the “opponent” and gives him the opportunity for a safe retreat. The twins always have a spare Ace up their sleeve to convince even the biggest suspects of their story.
The symbolism of the sign indicates their double character, depicted by the mythical twins Pollux and Castor, who even after death wanted to stay together because of the great love that united them. According to Greek mythology, Zeus fulfilled their wish, after which they dreamed of their eternal dream in the temple on Olympus.
Precisely because of this, every Gemini feels the duality of their nature more intensely than any other sign of the zodiac, because in them the conflict of that Yes and No, good and evil, light and darkness, love and hate, lasts intensely. That is the reason why some of their flaws are
8th House – Meaning and Info
The 8th House is the realm of the experience of hidden things. Am I interested in the unknown? Do I delve into what is unusual in society? Does it motivate me to know what is not said or hidden?
The sign and the planets located in the 8th House, indicate the way to face death, the forbidden and the dark.
The Scorpio person or with a strong 8th House in the natal chart, will always have a strong desire to uncover what – at first – is not within his grasp.
On the other hand, House VIII expresses my relationship with inheritances, community property and things that are ours but that do not totally depend on one. This it expresses how complex this house is.
Am I afraid to open up to intimacy with the other? Am I dominant in close relationships? Am I subtly attracted to shadow issues? Secrets, desires, talents to discover, fears, hidden needs, movement of black money, are the things that we can reveal in the 8th House.
It is a House that moves the unconscious a lot. The relationship with sexuality also belongs to this House, although it will be necessary to see (as in everything) other astrological features of the Natal Chart.
Briefly, an interpretation of the planets in House 8 is exposed with the idea of understanding this astrological house even more.
A person with the Sun in the 8th House has the need to develop in areas where shared goods are handled. It is surely someone who knows deeply what control means to others.
A Moon in House 8 feels security and protection when it experiences fusion with people. Perhaps it is dependent on unconscious levels.
A Mercury in House 8 indicates a person who carefully studies subjects that go beyond, such as magic or witchcraft. Mars in the 8th House expresses the subtle dominance that is exercised when goods are shared with the couple.
Venus in the 8th House is someone who enjoys and has a talent for moving subtle energy in the places where she moves. Jupiter in the 8th House is the person who has firm faith in what he does not see but does intuit.
Saturn in House 8 can indicate a person with fear of bonding with the couple. There is a certain barrier around sexuality. Working in this field is essential to be able to flow naturally with life.
Uranus, Neptune and Pluto in the 8th House correspond to people with a transpersonal function to discover.
It is very likely that there is some ambivalence regarding the occult, but in truth, they must be able to break social structures about Astrology, Tarot, telepathy, healing, etc. This society needs you.
Gemini in 8th House – Meaning and Info
In terms of zodiac signs, Gemini is third in order. Children in the sign of twins are like a third brother; they always try to deceive everyone, their way of thinking is at an enviable level, and they observe the world through four eyes.
Their desire for knowledge is huge, but school does not bind them. They love to learn, but sometimes they find it harder to get around important things. The two twins start doing many things, but only a few finish or insist on them.
He is interested in many things at once, he is never focused on just one thing. Unfortunately, it often happens that such a child wants to force something, which is a big mistake.
Later, the child will be unhappy and unsuccessful, will not live life to the fullest if, for example, he is forced to study for better grades.
Gemini children give up many things, and many forget the essence: they accept everything for themselves, as well as new things.
In this way, children in this sign, if left to develop naturally, achieve much success.
Failure can only happen if they don’t feel successful, which they should discover as early as childhood!
They are definitely not the types of people who stick together. However, as they get older, the desire to get closer to their family grows.
Between the thirties and forties is the period when the twin brother and sister return to their home and become an integral part of the family.
The time spent with them until then is often frustrating. Not fraternal, but hostile. In a sibling relationship, it is important what the parents are like because their steps determine everything. When a twin brother or sister notices an injustice, they know how long to protest and try to find an alternative path.
If they are well educated, they will not become saints, but will always protect their family, which will later serve as a different help. They always keep up with the times, they never fall behind, thanks to which children cannot outwit them.
Mother in the sign of Gemini is always aware of the times when she was a child herself, and now she knows what her children are like. He gives enough freedom to his children, but he also demands certain things.
The characteristics of zodiac signs never give an accurate representation of a person, but they provide criteria.
Gemini is one of the most unpredictable types, because they are a double sign, which is why you can never know which side they are investing in motherhood. Their unpredictability is a big advantage, because they always know how to surprise.
However, it is a big mistake that he often treats his daughter as a friend, he has a great desire to fulfill every expectation of his children, which is why they are prone to excessive gentleness.
They are hard to understand and they are not exactly the best fathers. They want to solve family problems quickly. They solve all their plans and problems in cars with children, they never have serious conversations with children.
The most they can provide for their children is culture, a love of literature, because they are rich in different interests. They are highly educated, which is why they can be a great example to their children, as long as they realize that they are in a different place with them.
The father’s twins often become dictators, so it is the job of the spouses not to allow them to develop a double world so that the children can have a true picture of their father and so that the family stays together.
This sign is ruled by the planet Mercury, the mythical messenger of the gods and the protector of all merchants. In mythology, it is presented as the Greek Hermes and the Roman Mercury, “the bridge of communication between gods and people”.
With his wings on his feet, he symbolizes the speed with which his pets fly from place to place, exchanging not only their own ideas, but also all the information gathered along the way.
Mercury symbolizes communication, mental processes, traffic and every form of transmission and exchange of news, whether it is modern means of communication (all possible communication gadgets) or it is a journey from place to place. He is a symbol of intelligence, mediation and the rule of oratory.
People who have Gemini in their birth chart in the 8th house experience complex transitory situations throughout their lives that the person tends to overcome easily.
These people internally know how to fix any problems that arise.
When they have to make a decision, they have a hard time doing it, especially when it comes to borrowing funds. These people are often in danger of getting into debt. They perfectly manage the general capital.
In general, people with Gemini in the 8th house are faced with huge information networks, freely connected to property and money.
They are very interested in everything that is in the afterlife and everything that has to do with the world of mystery, they are always ready to participate in the discussion of incomprehensible problems for the rest of the human beings.
In extreme situations, he is inclined to carefully weigh all the details of the changes ahead.
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Jupiter is a very large planet, and is one of the so-called giant planets. This planet has the biggest mass of all the planets in our Solar system. In fact, its mass is bigger than the mass of all other planets combined. This giant doesn’t have a solid surface, and it’s composed mostly of hydrogen.
The Roman god Jupiter gave the name to this planet. This god was the equivalent of the Greek god Zeus, and it was the god of thunder and skies. Jupiter was the king of other gods and one of the most respected deities in the Roman Empire until the end of pagan times and the establishment of Christianity as the main religion.
This planet rules Sagittarius and Pisces, and is exalted in the sign of Cancer. When placed in these signs, it has the most powerful and beneficial influence. Since ancient times, it was considered a great benefactor. If well placed, it brings protection and fortunate circumstances for prosperity and wealth. Jupiter is a planet which brings riches, fortune, and progress into a person’s life.
In astrology, Jupiter rules progress, increase, opportunities, wealth, abundance, good luck, accumulation, finances, financial institutions, money, strangers, foreign cultures, professors, universities, knowledge, luxury, luxury lifestyle, distant locations, temperance, luxury items, optimism, happiness, joy, hedonism, pleasures, indulgence, spirituality, religion, law, lawyers, judicial system, judges, distant travel, distant communication, etc.
If Jupiter is well placed in a person’s chart, that should be considered a true blessing. This planet is a protector of our life and creates opportunities to progress as well as to escape danger or difficulties we encounter.
People with Jupiter well placed are born lucky and usually don’t need to put in much effort to succeed in their endeavors.
They usually experience a set of fortunate circumstances which help them get where they desire to be, without any struggle. They are financially well off and don’t have any worries in regards to that matter.
On the other hand, when Jupiter is badly placed in a person’s chart, that doesn’t have to be a disastrous thing. This placement of Jupiter can cause the person to lack opportunities for financial gains, as well as to lack good fortune.
These people will probably need to struggle to achieve their goals and succeed in life. Nothing comes with ease, and their efforts are usually blocked or weighted with obstacles and challenges they need to overcome.
Jupiter is a so-called social planet. That means that it influences generations of people born within a certain period. In the case of Jupiter, it is a period of one year, which Jupiter takes to finish its transit through one sign.
All people born within the span of that year share the same traits of Jupiter in that certain sign. Comparing to social planets, personal planets like the Sun, Venus, Mars, Moon, and Mercury, transit through one sign in a lot shorter time span, and shape a person’s character through their traits.
Because of all that, when we are determining the influence Jupiter has in some person’s life, besides its sign, we need to consider the house it is placed, as well as its aspects to other planets.
Jupiter in Pisces Man
Men with Jupiter in Pisces are usually very intuitive and sensitive to other people’s feelings. They are empaths and instinctively know how to approach people with issues they need to solve.
Many of them choose professions where they help others in some way. They can be successful medical or social workers, personal counselors, etc.
These men are often interested in the unknown part of our reality and secret knowledge. These men are often experts in the occult matters, and often actively practice their knowledge.
Some of them have psychic abilities and healing powers which they use to help people and earn money while helping them.
In some cases, especially with badly placed and aspected Jupiter in their natal chart, these men could be prone to doing illegal activities for financial gain, and end up having problems with the law because of these activities.
These men can be emotionally unstable and prone to dealing with their problems, by using addictive substances such as alcohol or drugs.
Jupiter in Pisces Woman
Women with Jupiter in Pisces are usually gentle and kind beings. They intuitively feel other people’s feelings and thoughts and know how to help them. They are good as social workers, medical staff, veterinarians, and in other professions where others need their help.
In some cases, when they have bad aspects between Jupiter and other planets, they could use these abilities to manipulate people.
These women are often attracted to secrets and mysteries, and often make them their occupation. Many of them are gifted astrologers, tarot readers, or use some other means to see into the future.
They might be doing these things out of pleasure for helping people, but many of them do these things for a living.
If Jupiter has bad aspects or is in an unfortunate house, these women could be prone to feelings of negativity, depression, despair, etc. In these cases, many of them lack sufficient confidence and strength to deal with these emotional states and seek refuge in addictive behavior, using drugs or drinking heavily.
Some of the good traits of Jupiter in Pisces are:
– intuitive, emphatic, helpful, kind, sensitive to other people’s problems, healing abilities, prophetic abilities, creative, artistic abilities, etc.
Some of the bad traits of Jupiter in Pisces are:
– negativity, defeatism, despair, depression, deception, cheating, illegal activities, issues with law, addictions, secretive, unrealistic, prone to illusions, manipulative, avoiding to deal with reality, etc.
Jupiter in Pisces – General Info
Jupiter in the sign of Pisces is a fortunate placement. The reason is the fact that Jupiter is considered the co-ruler of the sign of Pisces, besides Neptune which is also the ruler of this sign.
This means that in the sign of Pisces, Jupiter’s energy can fully be expressed and bring fortunate blessings to the person born with this placement.
People with Jupiter in the sign of Pisces are usually very intuitive and rely on their intuition when doing business or when they need to decide which actions should they take to achieve what they want.
The sign of Pisces rules actors, alcohol and alcoholic drinks, artists of all kinds, boat, boat manufacturers, boat houses, chemical engineers, chemists, chemical laboratories, clairvoyance, clairvoyants, crime, criminals, dancers, dancing, detectives, private investigators, distilleries, drugs, drunkenness, entertainment, places of entertainment, fish, fishermen, fish markets and fish dealers, footwear, gasoline, gasoline station workers or owners, hospital workers, prisons, prison workers and guards, navy affairs, naval officers, life guards, mysticism, mystics, occultism, occultists, occult writers, oil, oil wells, oil workers, oil fields, organizations, civil organizations, peace and peace keepers, photography, photographers, poetry, poets, prostitution, prostitutes, psychics, gains from psychic abilities, occult religions, fanaticism, religious delusions, sailing, sailors, sea, seamen, professions related to the sea, secret societies, secrets of all kinds, sensitivity, smuggling, public speaking, spiritual knowledge and powers, spiritual counselors, swimming, swimmers, water and occupations related to water, occult writers and writing, etc.
Jupiter in Pisces makes people interested in mysticism, the occult, and all secret knowledge.
They are very secretive themselves, but have a natural ability to discover other people’s secrets. They often work as private detectives and investigators, where these traits are very beneficial for the success of their work efforts.
They don’t like to be in the spotlight and enjoy working behind the scenes. These people are very secretive about their privacy, and not many people know them well. These people have some things they never share with anyone else.
These people are often very intuitive and many of them have healing abilities which they use to heal people and earn their living. Many of them possess psychic gifts and are able to see into the future. These people are very emphatic.
They often have a natural ability to sense what others are feeling and use that ability to help others, or for their own benefit. They also intuitively sense if a person has good or bad intentions towards them.
These people are often healers, psychic readers, crystal therapy healers, Reiki masters, spiritual counselors, occultists, astrologers, yoga instructors, hypnotherapists, etc.
They are often very creative and have artistic abilities. Many people with Jupiter in Pisces are musicians, painters, actors, or do some other creative work. They can also be very talented dancers and make dancing their profession.
Many of them express their creativity through photography and some chose to be professional photographers. These people are gifted poets and often write poetry for personal pleasure or as their main occupation in life.
These people have a vivid imagination and are often visionaries which pave the path to others. They sometimes tend to have unrealistic ideas and goals and experience disappointments when they don’t come to a realization.
These people have a natural inclination towards water and all matters related to water. They are great sailors, boat manufacturers and dealers, fishermen and fish dealers, etc. They can also be successful as drink producers and dealers.
The sign of Pisces also rules deception and illegal activities. These people, especially if Jupiter is badly placed in their chart, could be prone to cheating, criminal activities and frauds for financial gains.
They possess a gift of manipulating people and their ability to sense their feelings and thoughts immensely help them in these activities. Pisces rule jails and these men often end up in prison because of their unlawful acts.
Because they are so empathetic, these people are good for all jobs related to caring and nurturing. They have a kind and helpful personality and enjoy helping others, like social workers, personal counselors, hospital workers, veterinarians, etc.
These people are often attracted to secret knowledge, occultism, secret societies, and similar matters. They are often experts in the areas, and active participants. Some of them find themselves in the role of mystical leaders, a secret society member, occult writer or practitioner, etc.
Some of these people with Jupiter badly aspected to other planets could be prone to dealing with their problems by ignoring them or running away from them.
The worst form of escapism they could succumb to is running into addictions such as drugs or alcohol.
People with Pisces influence are prone to these negative habits and many of them don’t consider it a big problem. They are prone to creating an imaginary reality where everything is perfect and they feel safe and relaxed.
When reality strikes them, they often don’t know how to deal with the circumstances they have been avoiding and have now grown out of proportion.
These people often have an unstable emotional system and are prone to depression and periods of extreme negativity and defeatism.
Jupiter is transiting through one sign during a period of one year. During that period, it influences all the people who are born within that time span who share the same traits. In that respect, Jupiter doesn’t have such a personal influence on individuals as the personal planets have.
The personal planets are the Sun, Mercury, Moon, Mars, and Venus, and they take a lot shorter to go through a sign, influencing individuals and shaping their character.
People with Jupiter in the sign of Pisces are kind and helpful. These people love being of service to others and are often found in professions where they somehow help people or animals, such as medical workers, veterinarians, personal counselors, or social workers.
They are very emphatic and sense what others are feeling. Many of them have a heightened intuition and have a gift of seeing into the future. Some of these people make a living foretelling the future.
They are often interested in secrets and occupations related to secret knowledge. They are often experts in mystic and occult knowledge and practice it actively. Some of them are members or leaders of secret organizations.
These people often do work related to water. Many of them are successful seamen, boat manufacturers or dealers, etc.
If badly positioned in their chart, Jupiter can bring these people problems with the law because of their unlawful activities, but also problems with addictions such as drugs or alcohol.
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After a slow start to the conference, TerraFirma Dyip rookie Roosevelt Adams is now getting into a groove and showing why he is made for the pros.
TerraFirma’s Roosevelt Adams is tallying 11.2 points this conference. (Photo from PBA.)
1. Roosevelt Adams, TerraFirma Dyip
2020 PBA PH Cup Averages: 11.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 42% 3-pt
After an abysmal 3-11 field goal clip during his PBA debut against TNT, Adams is slowly getting acclimated to TerraFirma’s system. Adams is coming off a 19-point outing against NorthPort, including five makes from the three-point line. His 6-foot-5 length as a perimeter player allows him to do much more than scoring. He is rebounding at a high rate, and has the tools to be solid defender.
2. Barkley Eboña, Alaska Aces
2020 PBA PH Cup Averages: 10.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 75% FG
Alaska’s Barkley Eboña is producing a stellar 75% field goal shooting clip. (Photo from PBA)
Eboña’s sudden brilliance came out of nowhere. He was a non-factor during the Aces’ first three games, but a 24-point outing against Blackwater was his breaking-out moment. He followed it up with 18 points against Arwind Santos and San Miguel, showing off his strength and footwork in the post. The FEU product was always an athletic, mobile big man during his collegiate days, but it’s indeed surprising how quickly he is adding more skills to his arsenal.
3. Aaron Black, Meralco Bolts
2020 PBA PH Cup Averages: 8.8 points, 1.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists
Meralco’s Aaron Black is becoming an all-around combo guard in the league. (Photo from PBA)
Even during his college stint with Ateneo, it seemed like Black isn’t exceptional at a single facet. Instead, he is a jack-of-all-trades player whose versatility is his trump card. Black is showing just that as he is facilitating the Bolts’ offense, while also putting up the occasional buckets. His best night so far was a 16-point performance in a hard-earned win against Paul Lee and Magnolia.
4. Adrian Wong, Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
2020 PBA PH Cup Averages: 7.5 points, 1.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists
Adrian Wong’s championship mettle will help Rain or Shine in the long run. (Photo from PBA)
Wong wasn’t the best player when he was still with the Ateneo Blue Eagles, but he was a key cog in their championship runs. He has good length for the shooting guard position, and has the potential to be an elite two-way stalwart in the pros. The hustle and energy he provides on both ends of the court have helped him earn immediate minutes for the Elasto Painters. His best game in the Clark bubble came in a 15-point night in Rain or Shine’s victory over NorthPort.
5. Arvin Tolentino, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
2020 PBA PH Cup Averages: 6.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, 0.8 blocks
Rookie Arvin Tolentino has earned a starting spot in Ginebra. (Photo from PBA)
Tim Cone is usually very hesitant to give rookies a significant amount of playing time. Don’t forget that Cone only offered measly minutes to a rookie Scottie Thompson, no matter how talented he is. However, Tolentino didn’t just crack Ginebra’s rotation, but he has also made his way to the starting five. It just shows how Cone trusts his rookie forward, who has been very effective so far. Tolentino’s three-point shooting has translated to the pros, and he is also displaying much-improved instincts on the defensive end.
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7 Great San Francisco Bay Area Hikes
If you love foggy mornings, historical monuments, and ocean views, you should consider doing some Bay Area hikes.
From the sea lions in San Francisco Bay to Google’s headquarters in Silicon Valley, the Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz prison: This area has no shortage of tourist attractions.
And while you’re in town sightseeing, you might as well enjoy the scenic hiking trails.
Let’s explore seven of the best hikes in the area!
What Region in California Is Considered the Bay Area?
The Bay Area is in Northern California, and it includes San Francisco and Silicon Valley. It also includes Napa Valley, which has some of the best vineyards and wineries in the state. It’s full of hills and mountains, lakes and beaches, and plenty of quality food and wine.
Pro Tip: Love wine? While exploring the Bay Area make sure to check out Napa. Read more to find out How to Spend a Day in Napa Valley, California.
Why You Should Go Hiking in the Bay Area
The Bay Area is, first and foremost, wonderfully cool. Because it’s a generally overcast and windy area, the weather is usually perfect for being outside without getting overheated and dehydrated. It’s also stunningly gorgeous, from the mountains to the beaches, not to mention both Redwood National Park and the Muir Woods.
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7 Great Bay Area Hikes
The Bay Area has a variety of scenic views, so everyone can enjoy their favorite. It also offers different level hikes to cater to all kinds of trailblazers, whether you’re just starting or working yourself up to hike Mount Diablo. Let’s see seven of the best Bay Area hikes.
1. California Coastal Trail
Go big or go home! This trail covers the entire length of California, connecting its beaches to form one long hike. The hike spans more than 1,200 miles and, in the bay area, includes San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge. You can do parts of the trail by bike or on horseback. If you can’t get enough of the beach and want to dedicate yourself to an iconic hike, this one is worth checking out.
2. Gerbode Valley Loop
This 5.3-mile loop is a popular one and is located in Sausalito, California. It’s perfect for beginner hikers who want to start pushing themselves a little harder to test their limits. In addition to some beach views, this hike also showcases the Marin Headlands and the San Francisco Bay.
3. North Ridge and Sunset Trail Loop
You can reach this 4.8-mile hike by taking a ferry to Angel Island in Belvedere Tiburon, California, which is all part of the fun. Wildflowers surround the trail. From the topmost point, you can see Alcatraz prison in San Francisco Bay. This hike is open all year long and charges a small fee at the entrance.
4. Cataract Trail Loop
If you love waterfalls, this is the bay area hike for you! This trail covers 7.7 miles of waterfalls in Fairfax, California, as well as a lake. You can bring your dog, as long as it’s leashed, and enjoy pushing yourself through this advanced hike.
5. Baltimore Canyon via Dawn Falls Trail
This 5.9-mile trail is in Larkspur, California. Feel free to bring your dog to explore the waterfall and watch the birds on this moderate hike. This is an especially good choice on sunny days when you want a little shade while you walk.
6. Coastal and Fox Trails Loop
This moderate riverfront hike in Sausalito, California, stretches 6.3 miles. From Muir Beach to Muir Woods, every moment is picturesque. This ocean view loop gains 1,663 feet in elevation, so bring lots of water.
7. Palomarin Trailhead to Alamere Falls
This moderate-level hike is in Bolinas, California, at the Point Reyes National Seashore. It features a waterfall that connects to the Pacific Ocean, as well as ocean, lake, and island views. Don’t attempt this hike during high tide, as it does include climbing down some rocks right at the entrance.
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Plan Your Bay Area Hike
San Francisco is an iconic American city known for its bridge, historic prison, beautiful nature, and amazing bread and chocolate. If you’re a food or wine connoisseur, history buff, or movie fanatic, the Bay Area is a great spot to visit.
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Transcript of Episode 173: Using Plant Medicine for Anxiety
With Dr. Daniel Pompa, Meredith Dykstra and Cameron George
Cellular Healing TV without Meredith. You will notice that, well, Meredith had a China Syndrome. Well, actually, I think it—I don't remember the movie, but I think it was known as the Pepsi Syndrome. They were making fun of the China Syndrome where the core of the nuclear reactor melts directly through the earth. They call that a China Syndrome, but that a guy would spill his Pepsi on his computer and then of course it started the whole meltdown. Then it was known as the Pepsi Syndrome. Well, we know Meredith doesn't drink Pepsi, so she had a tea syndrome. She spilled tea on her computer. This is a real story. This just happened, so poor Meredith was in a frenzy, saying, “You have to do the show. I don't have my computer,” so it is me and my guest, Cameron George, who has been a guest on the show because of his absolute amazing story and recovery.
Really, today's show is about some of the brilliance that Cameron has really come up with. He's even worked with some of my clients with using things like kava, some of these unique herbs that we can use to lower sensitivity, change the brain, change the cells. You're going to hear all about that today. Cameron, welcome to the show.
Thanks for having me. You know how much I love being here.
Cameron, I have to say, you watch every show, right? I mean you do. You watch every Cellular Healing show, so it's funny you being on this end. Well, I'll tell you what, we had—I don't know when it was. How long ago was it that I had you on the show?
That was back in probably May of 2015 I think. I think it was somewhere around episode 70, something like that.
Now, if Meredith were here, she would be telling them exactly what Cellular Healing TV episode it was, and they can go watch it. If it's back in May 2015, y'all can find it.
I think it's actually episode 70. I'm positive about that, actually. I remember now. It was 70, so if you just scroll back down to episode 70 it should be there, and that was where I just basically focused on preframing and the whole story of even childhood—how I became sick and the whole situation there.
I want you to give a little bit of your story for viewers, and then you can go watch that episode. It's an unbelievable episode with the details and how he got where he is now because, literally—and I'll start here and turn it over to you with your story, but look, I mean, you went 12 days without food or water, not because of choice, because you reacted even to every drop of water you were putting in your mouth. At that point, people were thinking you were basically checking out. Tell your story. You were the most sensitive guy that I knew. Of course, I have a lot of other clients and so do my doctors, somewhere along that sensitivity scale, but you were really that.
Yeah, I know. It's like we always talk about the spectrum—the chronic disease spectrum or in this case, the sensitivity spectrum. You always say that there's thousands, maybe even millions of Americans, people in this country, who are on the spectrum that have sensitivities, that just think that they have headaches, that they're chronically fatigued and have all these unexplainable symptoms. Really, their nervous system, their immune system has become overwhelmed. We always use the bucket metaphor that there's been a lot of trauma, a lot of stress just from exposure to environmental factors, pollutants in food, emotional stress, trapped emotions. You talked about that. Eventually, the bucket overflows.
You start turning on all these bad genes, and your nervous system starts to wire a fight or flight response. It starts to form some new neuropathways that think it's helping you out, but they're really not. It's a trauma syndrome, not unlike PTSD. Actually, chemical sensitivity is definitely a form of PTSD. Actually, if you've ever heard of Gulf War Syndrome, that's essentially environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity. It was veterans that were not only exposed to a lot of chemicals but a lot of trauma at the same time and had this slew of unexplainable symptoms.
In the last story, we spent the whole show talking about my story, and I'll just run through a few details of it right now. If I got any criticism last time, I actually got bombarded with messages and calls after the last one, and some people were like what did you do about it because we really didn't have time to talk much about what I had been doing since. We were just talking about this horrific nightmare of a story.
Essentially, I was always kind of a sickly kid, not what most people would consider a sickly kid, meaning that I didn't have cancer, or I wasn't in a wheelchair, or I wasn't in a specialized education class in school or anything like that, so not on the severe end but just had a lot of really, really deep functional issues that played out—that ended up carrying out in my nervous system, in my brain, and then ended up carrying out in my behavioral patterns too. That manifested—and this is a relatively common thing, but I was just on the more significant spectrum, of impulses, compensatory strategies, unconscious compensatory strategies, meaning constantly trying to cope with deficits that were within my system. We talked about some of those last time that could have been, obviously.
I was fully vaccinated as a kid. I was born by Cesarean Section, a lot of stuff. It's that perfect storm. A lot of my childhood behaviors—those compensatory strategies—ended up being toxic because when you're a kid, you don't know. You just know that there's a hole inside you. You get anxious in certain situations. You get incredibly depressed. You don't have energy, so you end up migrating unconsciously towards things like sugar, things like caffeine and stimulants. The more you use, the more it creates a deeper need.
You even went from that to long-distance running. That's a compensatory strategy. It really is.
That particular strategy is one—it came out of me trying to do the right thing because I understood that drugs and alcohol and everything like that—those forms of stimulation and self-medication were very damaging. I got into those for periods of time in my younger years and then always went back to running because, ultimately, I needed something.
If I had a lack of anything in my life, really, it was just a lack of good advice. It wasn't that I didn't have great, phenomenal people in my life. My parents are two of the most phenomenal people I'll ever know. They love me. They supported me in everything, but there just wasn't that understanding, especially where I live. I live in the southern part of the country, in Arkansas, and there's not a lot of alternative medicine. It's just very, very mainstream, treat the symptoms, medications. If you're not dying, then you're not sick kind of thing—no understanding of functional issues. Those things snowballed over years' time.
I went full force into distance running and developed an incredibly abusive relationship with it—I mean, incredibly abusive. I studied distance running so much because I became so obsessed with it during that time, and I knew how to train correctly and everything, but I couldn't control myself. Over-training was my life. At one point, I was running somewhere in the neighborhood of 140 miles a week, whenever I got to college. Those were hard miles, and that's one thing some people can transition themselves to that, but I was doing that with virtually no recovery.
I was eating Taco Bell four times a day kind of thing. We even discussed last time some of the things—I got into diet soda because being a distance runner, it's that belief system of calories in, calories out, less calories. A person like me, you give diet soda, and I'm going to drink a lot of it, like a 12-pack a day.
All of those toxic coping strategies eventually led me to basically crash, somewhere around when I was 20 years old. My nerve system crashed, and I became incredibly chronically fatigued and really couldn't get off the couch, basically had to drop out of school. At the time, what I though was the most debilitating fatigue that was possible. Turns out, I was wrong, but that was what I thought. My nervous system was just on the edge. I was incredibly depressed, anxious, obviously the fatigue and everything that goes along with it—all neurotoxic symptoms, obviously.
I ended up going to the conventional medical route and ended up seeing a psychiatrist where I was prescribed Adderall. That was really the thing that knocked the whole thing out. I was on the edge and Adderall, being on that, that was a whole story. That's on the last episode, but to a vulnerable nervous system, to mine, it was like the nail in the coffin kind of thing.
Do you know what's scary? I have to add this in right now, a scary fact. My son and my daughter said—and again in this area there's a California influence here, but 40 percent of the students in their high school using Adderall, literally, as a study drug because they can't focus without it. They go on to college, and they're using it as this study drug. Of course, then it becomes recreational. That, of course, leads to other things. Imagine this, Cameron. Where are we going to be in ten years? Look what Adderall did to your life. There are many, many kids and parents that need to hear that. Go ahead. Finish the story, and we'll move on.
Just to say real quick, it's well-known, even in psychiatry, even when they're doing all the wrong things and everything, that one of the most dangerous substances on the planet are amphetamines. When we think about amphetamines, the damaging ones in the conventional medical circuit, they see it as meth, obviously. Really, as far as a chemical structure, Adderall is dextroamphetamine, or a mixture of amphetamine salts, depending on if it's generic or if it's name brand. It has the exact same mechanism of action. You're just not getting quite as much at once, so it will destroy your life much more slowly, but it's at epidemic levels.
It's essentially a brain steroid that people use for performance enhancing in order to cram for tests and things. It's that ultimate brain stimulant. We could do a whole show on that just alone, but it's horrendous. You can see more of the details on that in the last show, but that just totally cut my legs out from under me, and my nerve system completely crashed. After the whole Adderall escapade and all of the other factors that made me most susceptible, it was very, very clear that that last thing, the two years of being on Adderall every single day, it destroyed my gut.
All of a sudden, I had a slew of unexplainable symptoms. I eventually took myself off Adderall because my life deteriorated in so many horrendous ways, so I took myself off, and I essentially was left with all this damage whenever I stopped Adderall. I couldn't think. I couldn't function on any level. If I'd leave my house, I would get lost and not know where I was. I had severe cognitive deficits.
Actually, whenever I got some functional brain imaging, I got a SPECT scan down at another clinic down in New Orleans. The physician who did—the radiologist was amazed, said that my brain was comparable to an 80 year old with dementia because that's a neurotoxic pattern, and especially drug abuse pattern, stuff like that. That was the most maddening part about it. I was totally—I thought I had fatigue before, but it totally crashed me. It wasn't like brain fog. It was like brain dead. It was like couldn't even get off the couch, and my system was so weak for the next year or so that I continued to get sicker, and sicker, and sicker, and sicker, and sicker, mainly because I kept eating toxic things and stuff like that too, and my detox pathways were most likely shut down by that point.
Anyway, in 2013, about a year and a half after I went off Adderall, all of a sudden this explosion of hypersensitivities seemed to come out of nowhere at the time. It was the most terrifying and just absolutely in the dark situation where it was like what the heck is going on? I started with the food, right? We talked about last time. I'd put a food in my mouth —I'd never had any allergies that I knew of in my life—and sensitivities are different than allergies in the sense that sensitivities are usually nervous system driven, but I didn't know. I put a food in my mouth one day while I was still very sick, and a massive reaction—started going into convulsions. My trachea closed up to the point where I was gasping for air.
It was essentially like an anaphylactic attack, and was shaking and continued to have these reactions over the next few months and was frantically—once you start reacting, it starts this pattern that you start reacting, start reacting, and the more things you're reacting to, it develops this snowballing, reinforcing thing where the more you react, the more you're going to react, and the more things you're going to react to.
You became allergic to everything on the planet, including water.
Essentially, and that's so hard. I really want to speak to—because I know that so many of your listeners, too, understand this whole environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity, kind of PTSD paradigm, but it's almost impossible to explain it to somebody outside of that world who's never experienced it before. It really is. It's almost like trying to explain a kaleidoscope to a blind person.
If you haven't lived it or been on the inside or known someone who has, then it's just horrendous. Basically, in short, after I developed this, I became so reactive where I went a bunch of places to try to get help, obviously. We had talked about last time, I went down to Environmental Health Center where a lot of clients who you get end up. It's this community, this sub-community of very sick people. Man, it's crazy. You'll see some of the sickest people imaginable at this place.
I, myself, was quarantined in a room for long periods of time, for weeks, or whatever—basically months, in and out. It was totally stripped down, all tile walls and everything, one air purifier in the center of the room because I was so reactive that my reactions could have been lethal because they were so bad.
Eventually, right before we met, I had gotten so bad that everything that touched my skin, everything that I put in my mouth—it had gotten to the point, like you said, that water, I was reacting to water. I couldn't find any water, different types of water. I bought up every water that I could find including tap water, anything, and I got to the point where I put a drop of water on my tongue, and I started going into convulsions. I mean convulsions that were just—and the throat closed up. I'm gasping for air and just hoping that I can go on.
We had talked about last time, too, I think, how the only way that I was able to get myself out of those emergencies was through pharmaceutical means. This is one of those scenarios where I would say and so would you, that there is absolutely a time and place for pharmaceuticals. In this case, since most of these reactions are coming from the limbic system that's just firing at an unnatural, insane rate, what normally helps mitigate these nerve system reactions is like a benzodiazepine type of drug or some sort of an excitatory blocking agent, either a blocker or benzodiazepine, like Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, and those. I was even so reactive to those that I couldn't even tolerate those.
We ended up getting me to a spot, by the grace of God, where I was near death, hadn't had water for several days, that we were able to get the reaction low enough through some provocation, antigen strategy, I was able to get some of that drug into my system, which then calmed my system down enough to where it could at least stabilize me, which was good at the time, which was around the time we started working together too.
Then you became addicted to the Klonopin. I mean, you couldn't live without the Klonopin, which, fast forward, is some of the discovery that we're going to talk about today
Exactly. I just wanted to tell that part because —
Yeah, yeah, and I'll let you do that, but I also want you to just frame for them—I mean, we were able to start detox with you very slowly with literally drops, folks. Then from drops to more, to more. I mean, Cameron now is able to take full dose pretty much for short periods of time. He went full dose for a while. Then he had to back off, admittedly, but the bottom line is, we went from drops to normal doses, backing in and out of that. Obviously, emptying the bucket is how Cameron ultimately got from where he was to where he is right now. Go ahead and describe that.
Right, and that was what led me to you in the first place too was your philosophy. I resonated with it so much, and then you brought so much more to it and everything too. Just the process which nobody could tell me.
I understood at that time that detox was necessary, that there was this neurotoxic component, but no one had any real protocols of how to really—it was all the stuff that would be your pet peeves, all that stuff.
When we got started, it was the kind of dilemma—at first, we were meeting a couple of times a week or something where we were trying to strategize, just to kind of—I had just come through that horrific experience, and I knew that the only thing that could allow me to—I was still reacting to almost everything. I was stabilized, but I was trying to find some way of getting myself moving forward, and that was the deal.
We knew that the Klonopin would do it, but, obviously knew that that wasn't a long-term option because I had been there with drugs. I understand the pharmacology, and the more you take, the more you need to. It will cripple the systems that are already crippled. For the next few months, or the next, probably almost a year, whenever we were working together, it was just the process of a drop of acai, a drop of Cyto once every few days. I would react, and I just took the reaction, and it was not as bad as it was before that I was forced to fast during that whole crisis period, but it was bad enough to where it still like oh my gosh, and it was like one, and I couldn't even go anywhere near higher than that.
We were kind of stagnant for a long period of time. I was probably making some minor progress, but I was probably at that point on the 30 year plan because it was just moving so slow. It came down to the point where every time I'd meet with you it was just frustration. I could tell you were frustrated. I was frustrated. I just knew that the Klonopin was a thing that could allow me to take some things. If you remember, for a while, I actually was doing cycles by taking the Klonopin. The Klonopin is a long-acting benzo. It has a half-life of about 48 hours, so I started just to empty a little bit of the bucket, once a week, to allow my system to recover and not get any dependency or withdrawal or anything like that. Once a week, I'd have a two day window of time. I'd take the Klonopin, where I could take more Cyto, more acai, everything, and then back off, give it several days, and then do it again. I did that for probably a good nine months, but it came down to the point where it's like, well, I need to find an alternative to this.
From a pharmacological standpoint, I'm looking for a natural alternative that pharmacologically acts similar to a benzodiazepine. The particular pathway, the particular area of interest is compounds that work on this specific signal called GABA, gamma-Aminobutyric acid, sorry. People may have heard of that because that's a supplement that you can buy—just taking a dose of GABA, but a lot of it doesn't get into the brain, and it's not extremely powerful.
Some of the obvious ones—I knew about kava. I'd read about kava, but this is definitely one of the things that I really want to touch on, is that when it comes to botanicals, and it ultimately took me experimenting and things to really understand the magnitude of this. When it comes to botanicals, most of what you see in the health food stores, most of what's out there even buying on the internet, with these very large companies that are just, they're companies. They're trying to just sell a bunch of herbs. They may hype up certain things. They say what they can do. You read about them, and there's all this great stuff out there about what they can do, but that's not what we're seeing therapeutically and clinically with a lot of these Whole Foods grade types of herbs.
Kava is actually one of those that you can actually get at a lot of places, but it's not true kava. It's not real kava. What I mean by that is that the traditional preparations of kava, and this is also the case for so many other botanicals, especially the psychoactive ones—these big companies cut every corner in the book when it comes to sourcing, how they're grown, how long they're grown, if they're harvested at the right time, how they're stored, how they're transported, how they're extracted. All of these things, any one of these things are not done correctly, and it can drastically reduce the efficacy of that particular compound. You know what that means for something like kava is that it really takes going to the experts.
Who are the experts? Well, the indigenous people of whatever compound that you're looking at. You know, botanical. Which, kava is out of the south Pacific Islands. It grows in all the south Pacific Islands, and it's been used for hundreds of thousands of years—hundreds or thousands of years. The indigenous people are really the stewards of this knowledge, of really not only how to grow it, how to harvest it, but actually how to integrate it into your particular program and how to use it because that makes all the difference in the world, too.
Kava, traditionally, is not used in extract form. It's actually made as a drink, and it's not brewed or anything, but it's normally cold, traditionally. Kava, first of all, is a shrub-like plant. It's like a small tree that grows about eight feet tall at most. It matures between two and five years, and you want the older plants. That's one of the first pitfalls. A lot of the kava that you're seeing at Whole Foods and places, they're harvesting these things at one year. Right off the top, the kavalactones aren't mature, and they don't have the robustness that makes it a potent medicine, a really therapeutic medicine. Not only that, is they're extracting an alcohol. Alcohol does not extract all of the constituents, especially all the kavalactones, which are the active constituents, so it ends up being a really watered down version of what you're actually getting.
The drink itself, whenever the indigenous people prepare it, and they drink it, they'll harvest it, and then they'll immediately—they drink it fresh. They'll macerate it or grind it down in some sort of a water and knead it into a water to rupture the cell walls and release these active compounds, the kavalactones as they're called, and then they'll just drink it straight. It's a cup. Kava is very intertwined into the religious, economic, and political cultures of these islands and has been for a long time. It's a sacred thing to them, too, because it's so therapeutic for conditions of stress. It has these phenomenal effects.
What's most important too—and just to speak about the effects of kava, when taken, good kava, and taking it correctly, is that it really is more relevant today than they really have ever been because so much of the onslaught and the overburdening of stress that we have in our lives and especially the new stressors—chemical stressors, electric stress, all that stuff—is creating epidemics of trauma-based illness. This wiring of the nervous system, and especially neurotoxic conditions, what are the two main symptoms? Anxiety and insomnia are the most common, probably, symptoms of any chronic illness that seems to come up at some point. A lot of people are prescribed benzodiazepines for those. Kava acts very similarly, but instead of a benzodiazepine where the more you take it, the more your body gets dependent on it, and the more that you have to have it, and the less it works. Kava actually is just the opposite.
There's a lot of study that's taken place on kava that actually shows, and anecdotally what we see, is what we call a reverse tolerance. We believe that it actually has an up regulatory effect on those calming chemicals on the GABA receptors, which means if your GABA receptors—if that side of your nervous system has been beat down by too much stress, too much trauma, then it can actually kick it back into gear and bring a consistent state of calm. It can actually have a healing effect the more that it's used, which is totally the opposite of a pharmaceutical. It also works in the acute.
If you take the right kavas, and if you find the right strain for you, because it's very strain-specific, just like cannabis. You hear about cannabis and people having to get medical cannabis and try all these different strains. It's a very similar process because it's a very complex plant. There's a lot of different strains with a lot of different ratios of these different phytochemicals. It can have very powerful acute effects.
In some ways, it can even be more efficient than benzodiazepines for people too, if you find it correctly. Speaking about the chemically sensitive people, the people that are very hypersensitive to all sorts of stimuli, which would include PTSD and things like that, it has the ability to down regulate the excitability of your limbic system, your amygdala—
Which allowed us to be able to go at the detox more aggressively because ultimately, unless you remove the interference, you're not going to get well. Taking kava's not going to make you well; however, just like the clonazepam, you were using that to be able to dose things higher. We would have never got where we were if it wasn't for that; however, we both realized you can't go on with that drug. There was a down regulating effect; however, we said we have to find a natural thing.
We had some ideas. I think the brilliance that I credit you for is, obviously, experimenting with the kavas, learning these different strains, where to get them, how to dose them. You learned a lot in several months about this, and sharing it with these people—believe me, how many people we have watching this and listening to this—anxiety, sleep, mood disorders, sensitive to this and that. Being able to down regulate that nerve system reaction, I'm telling you, it's been magic not just for you but for many of my clients and my doctors' clients too.
People are going to want to know where you get it because there's special websites you can offer, and even how to use it. One of the things is people try it and go, “I tried it.” They got a negative reaction. You've even tailored that end to where you have to use it correctly. Kind of move into the user-friendly thing here.
Right, absolutely. What you said about it being essentially a safe crutch, that’s so key. That’s huge because for people—and I’ve talked to people—we’ve talked to people who are either already totally dependent on benzodiazepines or have these unbearable symptoms. As we both know, the big answer is the fully integrated multi-therapeutic process of healing, but that takes time. We need these safe crutches that aren’t going to knock us back. That’s what we used it for, and it’s been brilliant for that.
I want to add to that, too. We don’t want to make it sound easier than it—nobody is on the diet more direct than you. Fasting, intermittent fasting, ketosis, in and out of different diets. Multi-therapeutic approach, true cellular detox, all of these things you have done, so folks, please hear that. All of this we’re saying with this, using this cup as a tool to gain leverage so we’re able to do the detox. Good point.
That’s how all medicinal botanical really need to be used because these are essentially tools that are essentially—the alkaloids that we’ve kind of been separated from. All indigenous cultures had some form of plant alkaloids at their disposal, and today we have synthetic alkaloids that we call pharmaceutical drugs, and they actually do damage. It’s like a Band-Aid.
I always say that pharmaceutical drugs are like Band-Aids lined with sandpaper. They cover up the problem, but they make the wound deeper the longer that you’re on it, too, if that makes any sense. That’s a huge problem. It’s not the big answer, but it’s crucial because so many of the people that I see and talk to, they’re just frozen. Their symptoms are so bad, they’re constantly either reacting, or they have severe anxiety that they can’t even move. They can’t even start to integrate anything. Once you can down-regulate some of the stress burden, then you can work upstream more efficiently. It props up the weak system.
Right. As far as actually using the kava, I have a couple sources first of all that I can give you guys. I’ll actually make a note whenever this video airs and list a lot of the stuff that I talk about if you guys don’t already. I’ll have a comment on it or something. The main company that I like to use—there’s a company called Gourmet Hawaiian Kava, and that’s one of my favorites, sources that I’ve found so far. It’s GourmetHawaiianKava.com. This is essentially a one-man operation of, really, a kava aficionado that lives in Hawaii that’s lived very closely with the indigenous people.
When I was in Hawaii, I got to speak to Chris, I believe it is, right?
Yeah, Chris. Yeah.
A wealth of knowledge on it.
Yeah, I know. He’s brilliant on it because he lives it, and he’s not interested in it as a business to make money and stuff. He just loves kava as a part of Hawaiian culture and wants to protect its reputation. It’s gotten a lot of bad raps for a lot of bad reasons, or people don’t understand it because of business cutting it down and things like that. That particular website—a lot of people will come back to me and say, “Okay, I went to the website. There’s 15 different strains. I’m confused. They all have long names I can’t pronounce. What’s going on?”
I can give you a couple strains. Of course, you’re not going to be able to spell them. I’ll write these as a comment in the notes whenever this video airs, too. I’ll write most of these hard things down in a comment if you guys see the video on YouTube. There’s one particular strain that I like probably the best as far—because it has a particularly long half-life. It was grown and bred to have a specific long half-life, and it’s called Hanakapi Ai, so Hanakapi, and then A-I is a separate word. You’ll see that on the website. It’s the only one that even looks or sounds like that.
That’s not one that comes in one of the easily ingestible micronized kavas. First of all, we can talk about that because I need to explain that. There’s a few different types of kava that you’ll see. You’ll see the traditional like I’ve been speaking of. The indigenous people use traditional kavas. Of course, they drink it fresh which is even the most potent, gold standard way of taking kava. If you don’t live in a place where kava grows indigenously, you’re not going to get fresh kava unless you have it shipped to you frozen overnight. It’s really expensive.
Even this company is dried kava, but it’s dried correctly, and it’s almost as good as it gets in that form. It just comes in the ground root form. It’s dried, and you’ll see chunks of root in it. You’ll be like, “Wow. It just looks like someone just ground a tree and put it in this bag,” which is what happened.
How you would use this type of kava is a few-step, very, very simple method. Actually, on GourmetHawaiian.com, there’s two videos of two different preparation methods under the Videos tab that you can look at. There’s one that he calls the regular method, and there’s one that he calls the stronger method. I’ve had people report different things about which one they think is stronger. At the end of the day, you just have to separate a lot of the fibers and ruptures in the cell walls and release the kavalactones.
You can do that by putting it in a Nutribullet. I like to add some fat because these are lipid-like—these kavalactones are like fats. I like to add some coconut oil, or some coconut milk, or whatever. You can put it in a Nutribullet, and you can blend it up, and release them that way. You can use the traditional method that they have where they use a stocking or a strainer bag. You put the kava inside, and you get a bowl full of water. You can knead it and kind of wring it out. This is kind of more of a traditional way of doing it for about 10 minutes, or the heating method.
You can put one to two cups of water—I have it written down here exactly what I do—one to two cups of water with two tablespoons. You can start with much less for very sensitive people. That’s what I would say, too. I would start with a very small amount if you’re very sensitive. If you’re just a regular person with average sleeplessness and anxiety, start with two tablespoons of this stuff, of any one of these strains, in one to two cups of water in a pan on the stove on medium heat for three to four minutes until it starts to get thicker, almost the consistency like gravy. It starts to have this kind of film on the top, this gloss. You’re stirring it the whole time, this—
Yeah, but not to boiling, no. You really don’t want to boil it because then you can potentially destroy some of the kavalactones. Then once you’ve done three to four minutes, you see that gloss, you’re stirring the whole—you don’t want it to stick to the bottom of the pan. Then you turn it off. You add probably another cup of water or so, and the strain it out just through a regular strainer, or a cheesecloth, or whatever, and then you’ve got your drink.
It’s actually really simple once you start doing it, but a lot of people that are really sick and overwhelmed, they like to start with the other forms I’m about to tell you about. There’s another form. It’s call micronized. This is essentially the second most powerful way to take these kavas. Basically, what they’ve done is they’ve already ground down and separated a lot of the tannins, and the fibers, and things into just a fine powder form. You can just put a couple tablespoons of this in a glass of water and drink it down.
There are a couple advantages to that, just ease. If you’re taking kava on the road, and you don’t want to prepare it, and all this kind of stuff, then it’s also a way of getting good kava just straight into your system and taking it therapeutically that way. Also, it doesn’t taste nearly as bad. Be forewarned. Kava is absolutely an acquired taste. I’ve had people tell me this, too, especially very sensitive people, just some caution—they’re not really cautions, just things to know going into it.
At first, it’s not going to taste good, but you will adapt to it. You’ll actually acquire a taste for it. I actually like it. Two, the first time you take it, it will numb your mouth completely. It will. That’s a way that you know you’ve got good kava, too. That’s a good kind of test in a similar way that if you go to Peru and chew on some coca leaves, it’ll do the same thing. They actually compare it to those, even though it’s not the same at all, not the same plant or anything.
The micronized actually doesn’t do either of those things as much, but the micronized is a little—because it goes straight into your system, it’s a little bit harder on the gut sometimes, not damaging, but just some people don’t tolerate it as well in the gut. Most people seem to tolerate it just fine.
Another thing is that for very sensitive people, start with small amounts. I’ve also had people tell me, “Oh, my gosh! I drank down four cups of this stuff, and I feel high as a kite,” or, “I got this euphoria,” or whatever. At the end of the day, it’s not—you’re never going to get high-high off of it. What it does is it has—it is a psychoactive plant and can induce an uplift in your mood. They use it kind of like we use alcohol, as like a nontoxic version of alcohol as kind of their tribal drink they drink around the campfire, but it also has all these medicinal components to it.
The thing is is that what differentiates it from, say, like cannabis or alcohol is that the headspace that it brings you to, the—it’s not an altered state, meaning that you retain your higher brain function. You don’t ever go to a different place. You don’t ever become a different person, exhibit characteristics that you never would before. You may get a good uplift in your mood and some great relaxation that’s nontoxic, which is a great thing, actually. This is actually very prized.
We tend to back away from things that have any sort of recreational potential to them. That’s because we’re used to very toxic forms of those things. That’s something to keep in mind, but if it’s overwhelming, do small amounts. You can even start by applying it to the skin to kind of get your body used to—if it’s overwhelming, it will subside, and it will balance out. That’s just how kava works. I’ve seen it work almost in every case like that. It eventually balances out even if you have some GI symptoms at first.
It’s intense to your nervous system. It can be a little bit when you first try it, but the more you take it—first of all, its properties—the properties of kava have a stabilizing effect in and of itself. It is an adaptive agent on your nervous system. It has a cumulative affect, too. Unlike a benzodiazepine, like I talked about before where you get the most prominent affects the first time you take it, and then it goes down from there, this actually is just the opposite over about—usually on average from three to six weeks if you consistently take it.
You’ll notice it more if you have deficits in your calming agents. If you’re normal, you won’t notice it as much, but you’ll have a cumulative effect until it reaches peak therapeutic potential. Then it actually is very resistant to tolerance, which is another thing that separates it from almost anything else. So many other, even good, psychoactive plants, you have to cycle more because they lose their effectiveness.
Kava, it can dull a little bit if you use it all the time, which I wouldn’t use it all the time unless you’re in a state where you have to, but it’s very resistant. It continues to work. That’s why it’s been kind of the base of what I’ve been using for myself and other people that I’ve been talking to with these erratic, over-firing nervous systems and stuff, to. You’ve got the traditional, the micronized, and then they’ll also have an option that says, “Instant,” which is basically the same as the micronized.
Where can you get the micronized?
The micronized is also on that same website at GourmetHawaiianKava. I’ll also give you two other websites to look at just because if you want to try different strains, it’s good to have a wide variation. There’s another website called Kalm with Kava. Kalm is spelled with a K. KalmWithKava.com. They have a slew of different strains, too, in both traditional and micronized just like Gourmet Hawaiian Kava. Then there’s the third website that seems to be pretty good. It’s actually one that’s here in the States, but this guy, he sources all of his kava from these indigenous places. It’s called Bula Kava House, Bula spelled B-U-L-A and then KavaHouse.com. They have some really high-quality kavas, too.
If you’re searching outside of that realm of kava, a few things that I do want to touch on here as far as kava safety just to maintain the reputation of kava. It needs to shift anyways. You want to make sure that these are certified noble kavas. If they’re not certified, you definitely want to do some background checking to make sure that they are noble kavas. I’m saying that not because they necessarily have to be, but if you want to be safe-safe—and if I’m going to get on here and talk about kava, we know that noble kavas have an exceptional safety record.
One of the two pitfalls of kava usage and why it’s not used more, it’s become one of these things where people don’t—it’s for two reasons. One, if you google kava on the internet anywhere, you’re going to get a lot of information about its potential calming effects. Then there’s going to be a disclaimer that talks about liver damage. That’s kind of a long discussion, but essentially, that’s whole belief system came out of a very small series of studies, really one study, but a few that came out of Germany and Switzerland back about 15 years ago.
All the studies ended up being flawed. They were actually using leaves and stems in these kava batches, which you know that you don’t do. You can only use the roots. Also, the people involved in the study were also on the slew of other different drugs, too, at the same time, and the data was even flawed to where the outcome of the data actually was later admitted that they totally screwed up the study, too. Actually, those two studies caused a 12-year ban of kava in those two countries. Every other country kind of followed and wrote about liver problems. They've since overturned that ban, said they were wrong. Those bans have been lifted in those countries, but yet if you research it, you still get that on everything.
If you talk about field testing, thousands of years of indigenous people drinking noble kavas every day—I mean, not every person drinks every day but drink it every day, and we don't have any epidemics of liver problems in any of those areas.
That's the danger of the internet, right? Once something's out there, whether it's real or not, it's out there, and it's happened with many things like that.
It's almost like with government, too. Government gets ahold of something, it just rolls—and all the sudden, people are not actually going to the source. They're just reciting what somebody else has said. They just read an article, and then they just take that on. Most even—I mean, obviously conventional doctors aren't working with kavas, but even alternative doctors stay away from it because of that. A lot of them won't go near it because of that, and it's this amazing tool. It's one of many amazing tools but one that really deserves press at this point because it's becoming more and more relevant.
The other thing is the quality issue. People don't even know what real kava is or that it's a thing. They just try the tincture from the Whole Foods or whatever, and it's—and they're like eh, that's not much or whatever. That doesn't do anything. The other thing is they don't integrate it correctly. Like I'm telling you right now, the building effect, the cumulative effect that kava has is something—a lot of people will try something once. They may get some negative side effects, or you may not get much of anything at all, and they'll give up on it because botanicals aren't the same as pharmaceuticals.
Like I said, a lot of times there is a cumulative effect to these things. These things are very—they're complex compounds. They're communicating with your nervous system, or your immune system, or whatever the compound. They have an intelligence to them, and good things—solutions happen slowly over time. Usually things that end up being bad are things that just bam, in the face, and then it goes away kind of thing. Even though kava can have both of these, what's so fascinating about it with basically no negative return whatsoever.
A lot of people aren't using it correctly or not using it long enough and not understanding that those therapeutic effects are there. Herbalism is really an art form. It's a craft, essentially. That's why we have—we really don't have herbalists that are on the wisdom level, I guess you'd say, of some of these indigenous people. We've been separated from plant medicines for so long that we kind of just take things like their drugs. Take them once, ah, it's not like a drug, or ah, that wasn't too—so they don't take it anymore. Yeah, obviously getting all those things right is so incredibly important.
Yeah, I mean, it's—let me tell you, we hear a lot about cannabis, CBD, legal marijuana. There's a big drive, but you and I have found that—man, kava's just not getting the press it deserves For what people are really suffering with today, kava could be and perhaps is more powerful than cannabis as far as what it's bringing. The problem is getting the right stuff, doing it correctly, all the things you just spoke about. My gosh, I mean, at least cannabis is getting good press. It's en vogue right now. Kava sits back there, and it's the bastardized step-sister. I don't know what to call it.
Yeah, it's there, and there's the cult following down in the islands of people who know about it. Then there's some people who've been experimenting and stuff and utilizing it, but because of those two or three things, because of bad kava, because of the whole liver toxicity thing, that whole belief system, it's no different than some of the horrible belief systems that have surrounded cannabis, too, about all these kind of things.
The think about kava versus even another medicine like cannabis is cannabis, you have to be a lot more careful with. There is a dark side to cannabis. There's a negative side. Don't get me wrong; let's not blame the plant. Really, it's because like I was saying earlier, our divorcement from herbalism and how to integrate these things and actually keep and maintain a balance and when to use them, when to back off—because we've got these stigmas surrounding things like cannabis because it's been illegal. Most of the people that have been using them have been abusing, so of course we're going to have negative side effects, not to mention the hybridization process of breeding up THC and imbalancing the plant, the levels of THC are totally unnatural these days in the recreational sector. There's a huge problem with that, too.
Cannabis has way more drawbacks over long-term use, and the drawbacks of cannabis are relatively trivial. Kava is so amazing to me because of it's power-to-drawback ratio, what it can do versus its—if you screw up and use it too much, trivial consequences, if any, which makes it so—and because it affects the stress system, it's so relevant today.
Absolutely. Like I was saying, I mean, just on that note, too, as far as the realm of different botanicals, if we think about what is possibly out there, first of all, there's a whole host of known ethnobotanicals that are out there that have all—that hit on all different nerve—just on the psychoactive sector but many others, too, that just haven't gotten the press. It's like cannabis, all the effects that you're hearing, all the press it's getting, those effects have always been there. It's been available. It's just been not in the public eye, right? It's been prohibited and all this kind of ignorance and misperception and things.
The same thing applies to—there's so many different other plants. There are exogenous chemicals present in nature, in different plants and fungi, for every endogenous chemical that we have in our own nervous systems, too. There are analogs to those chemicals. That's why drugs work is because they mimic the chemicals that we already have. When you try to do that synthetically and isolate compounds and mess with things, you have no clue. You're hacking the intelligence of the body in a way that's going to give you an incredible amount of negative return, and that's drug addiction. That was what happened to me. It's one of the darkest worlds you can imagine is the world of severe drug addiction.
I know you're doing some research right now in magnolia, affects a lot of the same receptors, obviously, in a different way. I know you've experimented with a little bit of that, as well.
There's good combinations that you can have. I've been focusing—because it's like I've been talking to a lot of the other clients, and I've gotten a lot of, too, friends within this very hypersensitive, traumatized spectrum that really, really benefit from this inhibition that we get from some of these botanicals and need very badly. I've really been focusing a lot on anxiolytic plants. Kava's been the one that's been the base that I would start everybody on, but then there are a whole host of other different ones just that we know about that also are GABAergic in nature, meaning that the affect, modify, these GABA receptors that are essentially the ultimate brakes of the nervous system. That's really what we need a lot of.
There's also some that affect the serotonergic system, serotonin, which is like when people take 5-HTP. That's an amino acid precursor, but it's very subtle. For some people, that's great. That's enough or whatever. That's also inhibitory because that's a precursor to melatonin, which helps us sleep. Sometimes combining some of these, too, is totally safe and good, and I've had people combine—because if you have two compounds like kava that affects those receptors or chemicals in a certain way, and then another compound that comes at it from a different angle that can be very synergistic. You can even cycle them. If one starts to get a little bit—and you can cycle them so you have something else.
Magnolia officinalis, or any of these barks in the magnolia genus, contain a lot of these GABA analogs, these GABA-ergic compounds. The one you were speaking about that I had told a few people about, there's a product called HonoPure, so H-O-N-OPure, and it's on a website called Econugenics.com, and essentially it's just a really good concentrated extract of the main calming lye gland in that. It's called honokiol. That's where the name HonoPure—it's pure honokiol. That actually—there's tons of studies on honokiol on not only its neuro-protective effects, decreasing seizure threshold or increasing seizure threshold, and also anti-inflammatory effects, etc. There's a lot of stuff on that. It's one that's really, really good, too.
Just to name a couple others, ziziphus or ziziphus, that's a long name, and it's one that's out of Chinese herbal medicine, actually, and this is another one that's actually proposed to have an effect on a particular enzyme that helps your body convert excess glutamate into GABA, which just explain that real quick is—glutamate is actually what drives seizures. That's what drives most sporadic excitatory conditions and uses calcium and things. Glutamate is the most excitatory chemical in your body. Think about—
GABA's the most inhibitory, so just to get people to understand you're driving opposite ends.
We hear about excitotoxicity from things like diet soda or implicated in part of the mechanism for how vaccines could damage and mercury and things like that, activating the immune system and everything Excitotoxicity is driven by that chemical glutamate. GABA counteracts. They're almost like opposite brother and sister. This is why this works and why I think, too. We talk about CBD in seizures, and I think and a lot of the different kava experts I've talked to have actually seen kava to be more effective in people who are resistant to CBD therapy just to control the symptoms, again, while you're working upstream with that, too.
The one that I was talking about, ziziphus, real quick. I can give you a website for that, too, in case people—there's a concentrated powder from Lost Empire Herbs was a company that has it, which is a pretty good extract of it. Ziziphus seems to go really well with HonoPure. For some people, if they want to cycle off kava, you could take a couple of these other ones and things. Again, I know this is a lot, and when this video airs, I'll put a comment, and I want to list all these things so that you guys can know and experiment.
I can communicate with you on that, too, that same—there's comment sections?
Yeah, absolutely. I can—I'll be on there if you want to leave a comment or something. Then I'll check it or whatever, so yeah. This is a lot, and it does take—it takes experimentation, guys. The good thing about this ethnobotanicals is that you can do safe experimentation. They're not like pharmaceuticals. I mean, some you have to be somewhat cautious with, but always start in small amounts and just see what your body is doing. There are plants—nature is full of medicine in all forms. It's full of nourishing, good food-like medicine, essential nutrients, but it's also full of these molecules that help up-regulate and prop up our weak system in all sorts of disease processes and times and things. There's a lot of undiscovered medicines out there, too. There's a lot available underground that we know about already. I can sit here and name, and name, and name.
We're at the top of the hour. I have to—I'm telling you, it'll be one of our most download shows because you gave some gems. I'm telling you, people are suffering from this. You're a wealth of knowledge, Cameron. I've watched you come from here to where you are. It's been an unbelievable journey. You were so coachable. It's digging this deep. Now you're transforming lives. We call that from pain to purpose, man. Look at the purpose God is doing through you, man. You'll be speaking from my stage about this topic. I've already told you that.
Before we go, I just had to say this, too. It's been—me, my family, we are so—we thank God every day that we found you, that we met you, because honestly, it was exactly what I needed, just to find someone who was truly authentic, and truly like-minded, and someone who's not trying to sell me something or anything like that. You were pain to purpose, too, and honestly, I mean, I can't think of many people who I respect more than I respect you, Dan, obviously. I mean, obviously my ultimate hero's my parents and everything, but wow, I mean, we just—we love holding—
I told you at the very beginning when you were struggling. I said look, Cameron, God has a purpose in this. You watch what comes out of this. I saw your brilliance when you were sick, when you didn't see it. Watching this and a lot of this research you're doing just I see it happening. I see a lot of it. I see this passion, and it came out of your pain. You just encouraged many people watching this because believe me, if you're watching this, you're struggling, there is purpose in your pain.
I tell the doctors I coach, you want to figure out what your purpose is? Look in your pain. Dude, you're going to be—you're part of the solution, man, no doubt about it. Thank you so much.
Yeah. I just want to say right quick, those of you with really complicated conditions that are very, very sick out there, in a process like this, I know it sounds like a lot of information. The answer always is a multi-therapeutic approach. It always is turning the tide in your body's favor of adding in the good things, removing the interference, and it does take a lot of time. The devil's in the details. Fine-tuning some of these details can make all the difference in the world. I've just found that out with just working with some people and myself on trying to get down these safe crutches and control the nervous. That's just one small part of it. Hiring a coach, if you can, is a phenomenal thing.
No doubt about it. Thanks, Cam. Awesome show, and man, I'm sure you'll be on future shows. You'll definitely be in a seminar. Thanks, bud. Appreciate it, man.
Thanks so much for having me, man.
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Some might find this interesting
"Just Shut Up and Race"
Their blocks are the cast iron blocks that Brodix sells
Found this interesting! Thanks for sharing Racerv. But not a crate motor by any standards. Nice quality. Did you catch the hone finish?
So he ends up with the mule...think he hurt it on the free wind?
Raceless in California!
I think its cool to be honest. Actually i have not heard or read anything bad about them. I would probably buy if i was ever in need of a street motor.
"Just Shut Up and Race"
Lean Manufacturing 101
Thanks for sharing!!!
I didn't watch the entire clip and didn't need to...
At the point where the block is going to get a ONE PASS line hone to size and it's in the machine..
You hear some kind of BINDING and the machine's mandrel slowed down...
The guy talking looks at the guy running the machine while he's talking and that guy hits the E-STOP on the machine....that would be E-STOP AS IN EMERGENCY.....LOL
They should have edited that out......I was done watching right there......
I did. Those engines are good for daily drivers and drive in heroes but, probably not us. Your engine builder and mine provide us with a better product. I'm not sure about the "one shot" line bore thing.
Easily distracted by bright shiny objects.
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I didn't watch that closely good catch!!! Agreed E -Stop engagement is not "normal" process procedure and I would have definitely have removed that if it was my facility they were video taping.
Meh, it wasn’t a big deal. If you notice he didn’t run and hit it as fast as he could. It was probably something minor. They made that panel themselves so it may not have had a feed hold button.
I have found from running my shop that by the time you e-stop the damage is done so as long as no parts flew out there’s nothing to be too excited about. Just put a new tool in and go on usually.
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Very cool share. At the start, with the rows and rows of blocks, it was like the Matrix a little in the battery area.
I think it’s great that some **** head CEO type has not exported this work off shore. Lots of good jobs. I know Dart also has a engine production line, but probably smaller and less diverse.
2005 2000lb 4 link dragster
home brew 582 BBC Dart 355
Visited with a guy at my local machine shop that has worked on a few. They're apparently cast with something very similar to OEM cast iron, not nearly the hardness of Dart or Bowtie blocks.
Organized people are just too lazy to look for their $h!t.
I'm betting most of the "one shot align hone" blocks end up over there with the guy running the manual line hone. Probably a one shot rough in.
Man they let him lug that 632 until I was reaching for the button myself!!!!
I'm wondering if that's why they decided to let him take that one.
"Despite the high cost of living, it remains popular."
Interesting. A little "Gummy" is it?
The big blocks too ? There are a couple well known guys using them with great results.
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A guy I used to know tried putting one of their 632 BBC hydraulic roller engines to the test, Super Pro bracket racing, doorslammer.
China crank snout broke off balancer in tow. Experiment didn't last long, couple months.
yes, Gulitti runs them
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Fraud detection in family allowances (Groeipakket)
The Flemish government provides a family allowance, known as Groeipakket, to every child residing in Flanders. This support program comprises customized family benefits and financial allowances based on the specific circumstances of each child. The total annual allocation for 1.6 million children amounts to 4 billion euros. The benefits system operates through an automated rights assignment approach, by which additional allowances are determined by the parent's income. However, instances of fraud exceeding 500,000 euros were detected in 2022. Fraud exceeding 500,000 euros was detected in 2022, highlighting the need for an AI application capable of identifying fraud indicators and promptly notifying grant outsourcers. Implementing such a system would yield several anticipated benefits, including enhanced fraud detection effectiveness, improved efficiency for file managers and social inspections, and the potential for a budget surplus for the agency.
Problem or opportunity
Each child residing in Flanders is entitled to receive the Groeipakket (literally, the "Growth Package"), a family allowance designed to provide financial support for raising children. The package is tailored to the specific needs of each child and family, with the amount received contingent upon the parents' financial situation This inclusive approach ensures that children in Flanders have equal opportunities for growth and development.
The Flemish government disburses the growth package to support 1.6 million children, representing 900,000 families, with a total annual allocation of 4 billion euros. The benefits system operates by automatically assigning rights, ensuring that eligible families receive the appropriate benefits.
Various types of grants are available, including school, social, and care allowances. To qualify for an allowance, the basic requirements include Belgian nationality or legal residence in Belgium, residency within the Flemish region, and the child not exceeding 18 years of age. Additional allowances are determined based on the parent's income.
However, the misallocation of limited resources poses budgetary implications, while fraud undermines the sustainability of social benefit programs. As an example, in 2022, instances of fraud surpassed 500,000 euros. Furthermore, the manual processing of an overwhelming volume of documents by numerous fraud inspectors exacerbates this issue. Nevertheless, fraudulent activities can be easily identified through specific elements within the documentation. Therefore, the implementation of an AI application capable of detecting fraud indicators and notifying grant outsourcers is necessary.
The primary expected benefit of implementing the proposed AI application is the more effective and automated detection of fraudulent activities. This advancement would enable file managers and social inspections to carry out their responsibilities with increased efficiency. Additionally, the adoption of such a system could potentially result in a surplus in the agency's budget.
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Spain is widely known for its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and rich history. However, like any country, it also has its fair share of dangerous places. From notorious crime hotspots to natural hazards, it’s important to be aware of these areas when planning your trip to Spain. In this article, we will explore the 10 most dangerous places in Spain, providing you with valuable information to ensure your safety.
While Barcelona is undeniably a popular tourist destination, it also has a reputation for petty theft and scams. Pickpocketing is a common occurrence, especially in crowded areas such as La Rambla and the metro stations. Tourists should be cautious and keep an eye on their belongings at all times.
As the capital city of Spain, Madrid is known for its bustling energy and vibrant nightlife. However, it is also notorious for its high crime rates. Areas like Lavapiés and Puente de Vallecas are known to have higher crime rates, including theft and drug-related offenses. It is advisable to stay vigilant and avoid these areas, particularly at night.
Although Malaga is a beautiful coastal city with stunning beaches, it has seen an increase in criminal activities in recent years. The beachfront area, particularly La Malagueta, is infamous for pickpocketing and bag snatching. It is recommended to be cautious and keep your belongings secure when visiting this city.
Seville, renowned for its marvelous architecture and flamenco culture, is generally a safe city. However, like any urban area, it has some neighborhoods that should be approached with caution. Areas such as Polígono Norte and Tres Barrios-Amate are known for their higher crime rates and should be avoided, especially during late hours.
Valencia, with its stunning blend of modern and historic attractions, is generally a safe city for tourists. However, it is essential to be aware of certain areas, such as Cabanyal and Benimaclet, which have reported incidents of theft and occasional violent crimes. It is advisable to stay alert and take necessary precautions in these neighborhoods.
6. Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca, the capital of the Balearic Islands, is a popular tourist destination. However, the city also faces issues related to pickpocketing and bag snatching, particularly in crowded tourist areas such as Palma’s Cathedral and the Plaza Mayor. Tourists should remain vigilant and avoid leaving their belongings unattended.
Known for its vibrant nightlife and world-renowned clubs, Ibiza attracts thousands of party-goers every year. However, excessive alcohol and drug consumption can increase the risk of accidents and crimes. It is crucial to prioritize personal safety, drink responsibly, and avoid accepting drinks from strangers.
Bilbao, located in the Basque Country, is generally considered safe for tourists. However, it’s worth noting that the neighborhood of San Francisco has a higher crime rate. Visitors should take necessary precautions in this area, such as avoiding walking alone at night and securing their belongings.
Granada, famous for its magnificent Alhambra fortress and captivating Moorish architecture, is generally a safe city. However, like many tourist destinations, there are areas to be cautious of. The neighborhood of Albaicín has reported incidents of theft and pickpocketing. It is advisable to stay alert and avoid wandering alone in dimly lit areas.
Marbella, a luxurious resort town on the Costa del Sol, attracts wealthy tourists and celebrities from around the world. While it is generally safe, there have been reports of organized crime and theft targeting high-end vehicles and properties. Visitors should exercise caution and take necessary security measures when staying in luxury accommodations.
It is important to note that while these places may have some associated risks, with proper precautions and awareness, you can still enjoy your time in Spain without any issues. Researching the areas you plan to visit, staying vigilant, and following common safety practices will help ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.
1. Is Barcelona safe for tourists?
– While Barcelona is a popular tourist destination, it has a reputation for petty theft and scams. Tourists should be cautious and keep an eye on their belongings, especially in crowded areas.
2. Are there high crime rates in Madrid?
– Madrid, being the capital city of Spain, is known for its high crime rates. Areas like Lavapiés and Puente de Vallecas have higher crime rates, including theft and drug-related offenses. It is advisable to stay vigilant and avoid these areas, particularly at night.
3. Is Malaga safe to visit?
– Malaga, a beautiful coastal city, has seen an increase in criminal activities in recent years. The beachfront area, particularly La Malagueta, is infamous for pickpocketing and bag snatching. Visitors are recommended to be cautious and keep their belongings secure.
4. Are there any unsafe areas in Seville?
– Seville, known for its marvelous architecture and flamenco culture, is generally a safe city. However, areas like Polígono Norte and Tres Barrios-Amate have higher crime rates and should be avoided, especially during late hours.
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Back in 1974, producer John Shoup formed the DUKES of Dixieland, and opened their jazz club atop the Monteleone Hotel in the French Quarter, calling it "DUKES' PLACE” with the blessing of its previous owner, Louis Prima. Playing four sets a night, often stretching till dawn, when three bucks would take care of the two drink minimum, DUKES’ PLACE also became the home base for a number of jazz sessions produced by Shoup for PBS, including the early Marsalis family, Stephane Grappelli, Les McCann and Toots Thielemans.
The DUKES started accepting 30 dates a year with orchestras, festivals and Performing Arts Centers in the USA and overseas, never straying long, before returning home first to DUKES’ PLACE until 1986; then a new home on Bourbon Street called MAHOGANY HALL, and in 1992, they moved home base to the STEAMBOAT NATCHEZ, where they have remained ever since. But still performing only 30 concerts a year with eight different themes ("Mardi Gras"; "Blues on the Bayou"; "Symphonic Jazz"; "Voodoo Revue"; "Celebrating Satchmo"; "New Orleans Jazz Legends" and "Back to Bourbon Street"). And in-between, they continue to work the dinner cruise for 45 weeks a year, 7 nights a week.
They also find time to record (31 albums), produce three (3) PBS television shows ("New Orleans Pops"; "Salute to Jelly Roll Morton" and "Celebrating Satchmo") , and stream one show a week, up to the internet. Unlike their dixieland name, they play New Orleans music, from Dr. John and Fats Domino, to Huey Smith and Louis Prima, not to mention many of their own original tunes. With a repertoire of roughly 400 tunes, there is room for all of the above and still be the pre-eminent New Orleans band as well as New Orleans Ambassadors.
While each member is a master in his own right, one (1) member (Joe Kennedy) holds a Master’s Degree and the average age amongst the six is 38
- 1974 April, Connie Jones leaves Pete Fountain to reform and lead the Dukes of Dixieland
- 1974 July, DUKES perform their first, of hundreds, symphony concerts with Chicago's Grant Park Orchestra
- 1974 December, DUKES open their own night club, DUKES PLACE, atop the Monteleone Hotel in New Orleans French Quarter
- 1975 DUKES record first album produced by MCA A&R manager Tom "Tippy" Morgan in NYC, "Vodka Tonic"
- 1975 Mike Vax leaves Stan Kenton Orchestra to take over as leader of Dukes of Dixieland
- 1976 Otis Bazoon replaces Mike Vax, who returns to California, as leader.
- 1978 New Orleans Blue Room band leader Frank Trapani, takes over as leader of DUKES Trapani revamps band, adding 3 New Orleans players, pianist Phamous Lambert, drummer Freddy Kohlman and trombonist Booby Floyd
- 1980 DUKES perform with the New Orleans Pops Orchestra for PBS TV Special at Civic Theatre "Dukes & Friends"
- 1981 DUKES record the first "Direct to Disk" album in Nashville
- 1981 DUKES appear on Nashville Now TV show with Minnie Pearl
- 1983 DUKES host 13 part PBS Television series "Live from New Orleans", at Dukes Place
- 1984 DUKES move from DUKES Place to their new home, "Lulu White's, Mahogany Hall" on Bourbon Street.
- 1984 DUKES are first dixieland band to record on CD, called "Digital Dixieland"
- 1985 DUKES appear with Woody Herman on PBS TV special "Woodchoppers Ball"
- 1986 Frank Trapani passes away, and drummer Dickie Taylor takes over as leader of the DUKES, with JB Scott on trumpet.
- 1988 DUKES perform with jazz legend Danny Barker at Mahogany Hall for PBS special "Salute to Jelly Roll Morton".
- 1989 DUKES release their 10th CD in 15 years from last years PBS Jelly Roll Morton special.
- Dickie Taylor revamps the DUKES due to retirements & the deaths of Booby Floyd & Phamous Lambert, with Kevin Clark on trumpet; Tim McLaughlin on clarinet; Tom McDermott on piano, and Ben Smith on trombone.
- 1992 DUKES record "A salute to Bob Crosby & the Bobcats" CD.
- 1994 DUKES celebrate their 20th anniversary.
- DUKES close their nightclub Mahogany Hall, and move to the STEAMBOAT NATCHEZ, in the French Quarter to perform nightly for the dinner cruises.
- 1998 BOSE Sound, records the DUKES on the Steamboat Natchez, to be added to all new Mercedes automobiles that year.
- Tim Laughlin leaves the DUKES
- 1999 DUKES celebrate their 25th anniversary
- 2000 DUKES record, release and get nominated for a GRAMMY for their gospel CD "Gloryland" with Moses Hogan and the New Orleans Gospel Choir.
- 2000 DUKES make the front page of New Orleans Times Picayune for their consecutive appearances at the Jazz Festival
- 2002 Kevin Clark gets married and moves to Canada, Mike Fulton takes over on trumpet: Tom McDermott leaves to pursue a travel writer and acting career. Scott Obenschain takes over on piano.
- 2004 DUKES record "Louisiana Legends" with former BS&T blues singer Luther Kent.
- 2004 DUKES celebrate their 30th anniversary together.
- 2005 July, DUKES record their 20th CD, and it's their FIRST Christmas CD. It's shipped off to Los Angeles to be mastered.
- 2005 August, Hurricane Katrina hits New Orleans August 29th. Band scatters to all parts of the world, Steamboat Natchez sent up river out of harms way, New Orleans is destroyed. Band members homes also destroyed. One member stayed.
- 2005 October, Presidents Bush & Clinton form the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund, and asks the Steamboat Natchez & DUKES to travel up the Mississippi & Ohio rivers to raise money for victims of the hurricane. DUKES bring along singer Luther Kent and two Great Chefs from New Orleans, Daniel Bonnot & Willy Coln.
- 2005 December, Christmas in New Orleans CD released.
- 2006 Double CD Riverboat Dixieland released. Very little tourists & dinner cruises. DUKES perform mostly out of town concerts.
- 2007 Few more tourists coming back. Dinner cruises & work on boat increases. Released "Fabulous" CD with symphony.
- 2008 Released double CD "Deep South Blues". Mostly concert tours.
- 2009 Celebrated DUKES 35th anniversary.
- 2010 Riverboat business almost back to normal. Dickie Taylor passes away and Kevin Clark returns as leader/trumpeter.
- Allen Broom replaces Everett Link on bass, who retired after 20 years on band, and JJ Juliano takes Dickie Taylor's place on the drums. First performance with new replacements at the Mississippi State Fair in Sept.
- 2011 January, recorded first country crossover album in Nashville, with the OAK RIDGE BOYS, and four other country artist.
- Steamboat Natchez running on regular schedule with DUKES playing nightly dinner cruise, first time since Katrina.
- Concerts included 5 nights for the Seattle Symphony, followed by 5 nights performing with the BOSTON POPS in Boston's Symphony Hall, and wrapped up 2011 with a sold out tour in Mexico.
- US Patent Office, reissues their 1974 trademark
- 2012 SONY releases the DUKES 25th CD, "When COUNTRY meets DIXIE"
- DUKES record segment for HBO's "TREME" series with the Today show morning crew.
- Paul Thibodeaux replaces JJ Juliano on drums, who retired.
- *DUKES perform their 38th consecutive concert at the New Orleans Jazz Fest in April
- *Sold out DUKES of Dixieland Brazilian tour in August (Belo Horizonte /Brazilia /Rio de Janerio)
- DUKES record PBS television show "Celebrating Satchmo" @ US Mint - New Orleans
- 2013 DUKES winter concerts in Marathon, Islamorada FL as well as with Sarasota Symphony Orchestra in Sarasota FL
- Release their 27th CD & 3rd DVD "Celebrating Satchmo" in conjunction with their summer performance at Satchmo Fest. WLAE TV/11 premiers their TV show of the same name
- Oct 1st, Ben Smith retires on trombone after 20 years on the band. Scott Obenschain moves from piano to the trombone position. Joe Kennedy joins the DUKES replacing Scott
- Release new CD "Superbowl at Mardi Gras" Feb. perform for many Superbowl functions
- Perform their 30th performance at French Quarter Festival and their 39th consecutive performance at the New Orleans Jazz Fest.
- September Dick Van Dyke sits in with the DUKES aboard the Steamboat Natchez
- 2014 DUKES multiple winter concerts in Naples, Clearwater & Stuart FL and the Univ of Georgia in Athens.
- DUKES Celebrate their 20th Year performing on the Steamboat Natchez
- March Offbeat Magazine issue features the DUKES celebrating their 40th Anniversary
- April 5, WLAE TV/11 broadcasts the DUKES Satchmo special at 8PM Saturday night again
- April 11th, DUKES perform their 31st performance at Fr Qtr Fest. and CELEBRATE THEIR 40th ANNIVERSARY
- April 26th, DUKES perform their 40th consecutive performance at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
- Later in the year, drummer Dave Mahoney (John Mahoney’s son) and trombonist Dr. David Phy
joined the DUKES. They replaced Scott Obenschain (a 12-year DUKES member), and Paul Thibodeaux.
- 2014 was the year the DUKES returned to performing club dates, both in the city and out of town. They entertained the likes of the Department of Transportation, Oracle, Data Vortex, Intel, Film Fleet of LA, and World Strides.
- The DUKES wrapped up the year appearing on ESPN’s Monday Night Football, as well as commercials for Mercedes-Benz and Viagra (go figure?).
- 2015 DUKES perform with the Richmond Symphony Orchestra on January 31st
- DUKES perform in their 32nd straight French Quarter Fest then headed right out to Pensacola to their Jazz Festival in the same weekend.
- DUKES Perform their 41st consecutive performance at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and recorded a live album to be released later this year
- Sept 18th- DUKES release their 29th Album, Live at 2015 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
- Sept 20th - DUKES perform for the largest jazz brunch on the grounds of the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC
- Oct 15. Released their 29th EP CD New Orleans Voodoo
- Oct 23. Sold out State Theatre, Sandusky Ohio
- Oct 26. Closed out 2015 tour with the Newark-Granville Symphony
- Dec 21 DUKES perform for Monday Night Football second year in a row.
- Jan 23. DUKES open season with the Niceville Symphony Orchestra in FL
- Feb 14-19 West Coast concert tour CA & AZ
- Mar 4. Headline Arizona MusicFest in Scottsdale.
- April 8. French Quarter Fest New Orleans Jackson Square
- May 26 Performed for Gray Line Worldwide TV / Internet commercial
- Aug17 Participated in Indigo Hotel Commercial
- Sept 8 Performed "Canal Street Blues" for the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau Commercial.
- Sept 26 Third appearance on ESPN's Monday Night Football
- Oct 26 DUKES "Voodoo Woman" tune was up for a Grammy nomination but fell short.
- Jan 4-7 Performance National Jazz Educators (Rated as best New Orleans Jazz Band)
- Feb 22-23 Sold Out Wilson Performing Arts Center Brookfield, WI
- March David Phy retires and is replaced on trombone by by sax great Wes Anderson’s son, Wes IV
- April 8 34th appearance at French Quarter Festival on the Jack Daniel’s Stage, where they recorded their 30th album, “Here Come The Girls”
- May 4 Performance New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
- Sept 5 Released 30th CD "LIVE @ 2017 French Quarter Festival"
- October 4 Concert at Miller Performing Arts Center – Jefferson City, Missouri
- Oct 17 Ryan Burrage retires on clarinet after 19 years with DUKES and replaced by 27 year old Owen Callahan on clarinet, tenor and alto sax, and flute, as well as vocals
- March Recorded with the Victory Belles, four (4) tunes for an Off-Broadway show titled “Music of the Andrews Sisters”
- April 15 35th appearance at French Quarter Festival where they recorded for an upcoming album with the National World War II Museum’s Victory Belles as guest artists
May 7th 38 year old Alan Broome retires and moves to Chicago after eight (8) years with the DUKES, and is replaced by 28 year old JD Haenni on bass. The band just keeps getting younger.
Sept 15th DUKES perform with the NW Indiana Symphony Orchestra in Highland, Indiana
Oct 24th DUKES perform another college date at SE Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO.
Nov 17th DUKES headline the 11th Annual Sunny Isles Jazz Fest in Miami, FL
Dec 31st DUKES close out the year with the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra New Years Eve in Greensboro, NC Happy New Year!
Over the past year, the DUKES have also performed for a dozen private functions including the New Orleans Pelicans basketball, Chevron, Legatas, and The Passenger Vessel Association.
DUKES celebrate their 45th Anniversary
DUKES celebrate 25th Anniversary on the Steamboat Natchez, performing 7 nights a week, 50 weeks a year, on the dinner cruise
February 8th Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra Benton Harbor, MI
April 11 DUKES perform their 36th appearance at the New Orleans French Quarter Festival
2020 New Orleans French Quarter Festival cancelled due to COVID.
Feb 21 Panama City Beach Concert
Mar 16 Steamboat Natchez shuts down / Everyone out of work
Mar 15 COVID Hits - Everything Shuts Down...all future concerts CANCELLED.
April/Mar All festivals caneled
June Steamboat Natchez goes into drydock
Nov 10 Steamboat City of New Orleans begins cruises with DUKES as a trio
Jan 28 DUKES try their hand as a Brass Band @ special event fundraiser
April 23 DUKES open new jazz club "JAZZ @ Blue Dog" on weekends next to Sheraton New Orleans
June 26 Delfayo Marsalis sits in for the night with DUKES @ Blue Dog
Aug 24 Jazz @ Blue Dog closes for Hurricane
Aug 26 Hurricane Ida (CAT 4) hits New Orleans
Aug 31 Trumpeter Kevin Clark and Trombonist Wes Anderson leave DUKES
Sept 6 Jazz @ BlueDog reopens for weekends
Sept 10 DUKES resume as trio on Riverboat CITY OF NEW ORLEANS during week and weekends @ Jazz@BlueDog, while introducing new performers on weekends
Nov 12-13 DUKES last performance at Jazz @ Blue Dog
Nov 14-Dec 31 DUKES resume performing on Riverboat CITY OF NEW ORLEANS as a trio, four (4) nights a week, alternating players
Nov 27 Jazz @ BlueDog in the Canal Street Sheraton Hotel closes for good
- Jan 28 -April 3 DUKES resume as trio, alternating with players, on the Riverboat CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, performing six (6) nights a week.
- February - September The remaining DUKES begin performing on CNO as a trio with David Mahoney on Drums, Owen Callahan on Reeds, and JD Haenni on Bass
- May 3 Steamboat NATCHEZ catches fire🔥
- June 19 Joe Kennedy leaves DUKES after 9 years
- August Trio on CNO increased to 4 pieces with John Mahoney and Steve Detroy alternating on keyboards
- Jan - May DUKES quartet continues nightly performances on CNO, auditioning on trumpet and trombone.
- July 4th Hopefully the full DUKES bank will be performing one again nightly on the Steamboat NATCHEZ
- September - December DUKES accepting concert dates for 2023 - 2024
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Dunaway has provided full services to Texas Christian University’s (TCU) expansion and renovation projects across the 325-acre site for over 50 years. Projects have utilized our engineering expertise for site development, paving and drainage design, structural engineering, environmental engineering, and survey services for academic, administrative, athletic, and residential facilities, with many receiving LEED certification. Infrastructure improvements include Stadium Drive, the East Campus Central Plant, parking lots, and parking structures. Dunaway also expanded services for TCU to include a GIS inventory of the new Southside Campus and is currently collecting as-built utility information for TCU Greek Housing.
Additionally, Dunaway provided site development for TCU’s Intellectual Commons expansion and renovation on the east side of campus on Rees-Jones Hall. The 62,000 square feet facility will house academic classrooms, faculty offices, interdisciplinary space, and library functions. Smith Hall and Mary Couts Burnett Library have also been expanded and renovated simultaneously with new construction, and Rees-Jones Hall will be linked to the Library with a new plaza and grand staircase.
The TCU Energy Institute and the Institute for Child Development will also be housed in the new facility. Infrastructure location has been a major challenge, but Dunaway provided design solutions to integrate new utilities into the existing network while anticipating future TCU initiatives.
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1978. and individual papillomavirus Ceftriaxone Sodium Trihydrate types 1, 2, 11, and 16. Each papillomavirus type demonstrated a unique gene expression design that might be explained partly by distinctions in tissues tropism, transmission path, and persistence. As the timing of lifestyle cycle events impacts the ease of access of viral antigens towards the immune system, the perfect model program should resemble individual mucosal an infection if vaccine style is usually to be effective. From the model systems analyzed here, just ROPV had a tissues tropism and a complete life cycle organization that resembled those of the individual mucosal types. ROPV appears best suited for research of Ceftriaxone Sodium Trihydrate the life span cycles of mucosal papillomavirus types as well as for the introduction of prophylactic vaccines. The persistence of abortive attacks due to CRPV offers advantages of the introduction of healing vaccines. 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This is relevant particularly, as recent function has recommended that rabbit dental papillomavirus (ROPV) could be a more suitable model of successful individual genital attacks than COPV or CRPV (28, 29). ROPV infects genital and mouth mucosa and will not support the 1.5-kb noncoding region 2 that’s exclusive to COPV (29, 34). COPV and CRPV usually do not trigger lesions at genital sites (34, 97). In this scholarly study, we have utilized three markers from the trojan life routine to review lesions due to the main pet papillomaviruses used to review infection in human beings. In the low layers of contaminated tissue, appearance of E6 and E7 (and perhaps also E5) network marketing leads towards the up-regulation of E2F-activated genes, such as for example those for cyclin and PCNA A. Such protein are surrogate markers of viral gene appearance, and their existence identifies cells helping early events through the trojan life routine (60). 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TELL THE SENATE THAT BIKES HAVE A RIGHT TO THE ROAD! CLICK HERE TO SIGN THE PETITION: http://www.bikeleague.org/petition/
The draft of the Senate’s transportation authorization bill, S. 1813 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, includes language that would introduce a mandatory sidepath law on roads in our National Parks and other Federal lands. It requires cyclists on Federal lands to use a path or trail, instead of roads, if the speed limit is over 30 MPH and a trail exists within 100 yards, regardless of its condition or utility of the path. The provision sets a terrible precedent. Passing it would send the wrong message to transportation agencies that these policies are acceptable. Laws like this have been taken off the books in states over the past 30 years. This takes us in the wrong direction.
For more information, read Andy Clarke’s blog post found on the petition page: http://www.bikeleague.org/petition/
The League is working on many other aspects of the transportation reauthorization bill. This petition relates specifically to the mandatory sidepath law, which we felt deserved special attention. Stay tuned for news and action alerts related to this and other aspects of this critical legislation.
Please join us in telling the Senate that the mandatory sidepath law is a bad idea –
We ask you to remove the mandatory sidepath language (Section § 203 (d)) from the transportation authorization bill, S. 1813 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. The law unfairly and unreasonably restricts cycling at a time when we should be encouraging bicycling for transportation, health, recreation, air quality and a host of other reasons.
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Stephen R. Covey’s “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” is a self-help book that has sold more than 25 million copies worldwide.
In summary, the 7 habits of highly effective people are a set of principles that can help you be more productive, successful, and fulfilled in your personal and professional life. They emphasize the importance of taking responsibility for your own actions, setting clear goals, prioritizing tasks, seeking mutually beneficial solutions, listening actively, working with others, and maintaining balance.
The 7 habits are:
1.Be proactive: Means taking initiative and responsibility for your own life and actions, rather than being reactive and letting external circumstances control you. Proactive people are proactive because they have a clear sense of their values, goals, and priorities, and they take action to align their actions with these values. They are also able to anticipate problems and challenges and take steps to prevent or mitigate them.
Some ways to be more proactive include setting goals, making a plan to achieve them, taking initiative and seeking out opportunities, and being responsible and accountable for your actions. Being proactive can help you be more successful and fulfilled in your personal and professional life.
2.Begin with the end in mind: Means setting clear goals and working towards them consistently, with a clear vision of what you want to achieve in the long term.
To begin with the end in mind, you should first identify your values, goals, and priorities. Then, you should visualize what success looks like for you in the long term, and work backwards to create a plan for achieving it. This plan should include specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals.
By beginning with the end in mind, you can focus your efforts on what is most important and make better decisions that align with your long-term goals. This habit can help you be more productive and successful in your personal and professional life.
3.Put first things first: Means prioritizing your tasks and responsibilities according to their importance, and focusing on the most important things first.
To put first things first, you should first identify your values, goals, and priorities, and then organize your tasks and responsibilities according to their importance. This can help you allocate your time and energy effectively and ensure that you are working on the most important things first.
To implement this habit, you may want to use tools like a to-do list or a time-management system to help you plan and prioritize your tasks. You may also want to set aside dedicated blocks of time for your most important tasks and avoid distractions as much as possible.
4.Think win-win: Means seeking mutually beneficial solutions in your personal and professional relationships, rather than trying to win at the expense of others.
To think win-win, you should focus on finding solutions that meet the needs and interests of all parties involved. This may involve negotiation, compromise, and finding creative solutions that benefit everyone.
Think win-win requires a mindset of abundance, rather than scarcity. Instead of viewing opportunities as limited and zero-sum, you should seek to create value and find win-win solutions that benefit everyone.
By thinking win-win, you can build stronger, more collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships in your personal and professional life.
By putting first things first, you can be more productive and achieve your goals more efficiently.
5.Seek first to understand, then to be understood” is the fifth habit of the “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey. It means actively listening to others and trying to understand their perspective before trying to persuade or influence them.
To seek first to understand, you should focus on listening actively and empathetically to others. This may involve asking questions, paraphrasing what you have heard, and trying to see things from their perspective.
By seeking first to understand, you can build stronger relationships, resolve conflicts more effectively, and communicate more effectively with others. This habit can be especially important in conflict resolution and negotiation, as it helps you understand the needs and interests of the other party and find mutually beneficial solutions.
By seeking first to understand, you can be more effective in your personal and professional relationships.
6.Synergize: Means working with others to achieve more than you could individually, by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of each person.
To synergize, you should focus on building strong, collaborative relationships with others and valuing diversity and differences. This may involve open and honest communication, trust, respect, and a willingness to listen and learn from others.
Synergizing requires a mindset of cooperation and interdependence, rather than competition. By working together and leveraging the strengths of each person, you can achieve better results and create value that is greater than the sum of its parts.
By synergizing, you can be more effective and successful in your personal and professional life.
7.Sharpen the saw: Means taking care of your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being to maintain balance and effectiveness.
To sharpen the saw, you should focus on maintaining a healthy balance in your life and taking care of yourself in all four dimensions of well-being: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. This may involve things like exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, learning new things, managing your emotions, and engaging in activities that nourish your spirit.
By sharpening the saw, you can maintain your energy, focus, and effectiveness over the long term, and be better equipped to handle the challenges and demands of life. This habit is especially important for long-term success and well-being.
By following these habits, Covey believes that individuals can become more effective in their personal and professional lives and be better able to achieve their goals. The book also stresses the importance of balance, and encourages readers to take care of themselves physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually in order to maintain effectiveness.
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Objective: This study aims to develop a Problematic Mobile Phone Use Scale (PMPUS) to determine the problematic mobile phone use by university students.
Method: Study participants for exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were 725 university students, for test-retest 126 university students. The psychometric characteristics of the scale were investigated using test-retest, internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha), item analysis, EFA, CFA, and criterion-related validity methods.
Results: According to results obtained from exploratory factor analysis, it was determined that PMPUS had four subdimensions. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed this four-subdimension structure. Reliability data for the PMPUS found Cronbach’s Alpha coefficients of 0.92 for EFA and 0.93 for CFA, respectively. Test-retest coefficient for PMPUS was 0.85. Furthermore, a positive, high correlation (r=0.75) was found between PMPUS and Mobile Phone Problem Use Scale (MPPUS). Subscales of PMPUS also showed the required values for validity and reliability.
Conclusion: According to the results, PMPUS is a reliable and valid scale with 26 items in four subdimensions.
With the rapidly developing technology worldwide, the communication distance between individuals has begun to shrink. One of the most important developments in the field of communication technology is the mobile phone. Especially the new generation of smart phones offers its users a large number of conveniences: talking, internet connection, sending SMS, connecting to social networks, sending e-mails, taking photos, recording videos, MP3, watching TV, navigation or banking transactions. So broad is the field of conveniences that the mobile phone is no longer a luxury item, but has become a necessity. According to data from the Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs, and Communication’s Information Technology and Communication Authority for the year 2014 (1), published by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), the number of mobile phone contracts among Turkey’s population of 75 million persons was approaching 72 million, and according to TUIK (2), in 2012 93.2% of all households had at least one mobile phone; the rate was 95.1% in urban and 88.5% in rural areas. Remarkably, according to TUIK (3), the average age at which children began using a mobile phone was ten years. Some studies have found that mobile phone use can lead to problems in some individuals, including excessive, problematic mobile phone use or mobile phone addiction (4-10). According to the literature, problematic mobile phone use is correlated with depression (6,11-13), loneliness (9,14), academic procrastination (5), academic success (13), shyness (15), and quality of sleep (16).
Technological gadgets becoming available in parallel with the development of technology can cause addiction in individuals when using them excessively, beyond necessity. According to Griffith (17), technology addiction is a behavioral, human-machine interaction addiction. Gunuc and Kayri (18) state that in the field of technology addiction, various forms like media, television, mobile phone, computer, and internet addictions can be found. As one form of problematic technology use, problematic mobile phone use has been referred to in the literature variously as mobile phone addiction (19,20), excessive mobile phone use (6), or problematic mobile phone use (4,8). Concerning the naming of problematic technology use, Ceyhan (21) specified negative results of internet use in the general population and indicated that using the term internet addiction in non-clinical studies was not appropriate. As a more adequate expression, he proposed the term problematic internet use. In that sense, we chose the term problematic mobile phone use for our study.
In studies developing scales or surveys for problematic mobile phone use, we can see that some researchers use criteria for certain disorders from the DSM (10,19,22,23). When developing an instrument to measure problematic mobile phone use, first of all we may want to look for standards in studies developing instruments for internet addiction, because many of the opportunities offered by the internet can also be reached by mobile phone. From this viewpoint, studies developing instruments for problematic internet use found in the literature have been reviewed (18,24). Another standard might be the recently published criteria for “internet gaming disorder” in the DSM V (25).
Even though according to the above-mentioned TUIK, mobile telephone use in Turkey is very high, there are only recent and few studies regarding the problematic use of mobile phones (5,9,13-16,26-29). For problematic mobile phone use in Turkey, we can find two adapted instruments (26,28) and one scale developed for adolescents (29). However, there is no study developing (rather than adapting) an instrument for university students. In this context, the primary aim of this paper is to develop an instrument for measuring problematic mobile phone use among young adult university students and to make a contribution to the relevant literature.
This section provides information about study participants, data collection instruments used, applied statistical techniques and performed procedures.
Participants for this study were two different groups of students from various faculties of Firat University. Before the applications, a permission was granted from the course instructors. Students were informed about the research before the application and the scales were applied to students who voluntarily accept to participate in the research. In the information process, the purpose of the research was presented to students. Also it was stated to students that there is no need to write their names on the papers and all the data will be analyzed as a whole. Also students’ approvals of the research were obtained. In the first group, initially data from 850 students were collected. For various reasons, though (incompletely filled forms, errors in control items), only 725 students from the first group were included in the analysis. Of these 725 students, 376 (51.8%) were male, 349 (48.2%) were female. In the second group, data from 126 students were collected for test-retest analysis. It was determined that all participants had a mobile phone. Mean age of students included in the analysis was 20.7 (SD=0.10).
Data Collection Instruments
Preparation of an Item Pool for the Problematic Mobile Phone Use Scale (PMPUS): Aim of this study was the development of a scale for problematic mobile phone use. To generate an item pool for the instrument to be developed, we first reviewed the relevant literature. Then we asked university students open-ended questions (such as: How do you feel when you don’t have your phone with you or if you lost it?), obtaining qualitative data. After this stage, we generated an item pool, considering the qualitative data received from the students, the relevant literature (18,24,26), and criteria for substance use disorder and internet gaming disorder in the DSM V. For each item, the views of four area experts were sought and required modifications made. Prepared a provisional scale with 43 items a provisional scale with 43 items administered to 24 university students as a pilot study, testing the items for understandability and typographic errors and determining the duration of completion. To the resulting 43-item scale, two control items were added (item 14 and item 25: Please tick “Not at all applicable”) and copies of the forms were prepared to be administered to the students. The form’s five-point Likert-type scale had the options “Not at all appropriate”, “Rarely appropriate”, “Somewhat appropriate”, “Fairly appropriate”, and “Completely appropriate”. “Completely appropriate” corresponded to 5 points, “Not at all appropriate” to 1 point, with the score rising alongside the increase of the individual’s problematic use level.
Mobile Phone Problem Use Scale (MPPUS): MPPUS was developed by Bianchi and Phillips (4) and adapted by Sar and Isiklar (26) into Turkish. Between the English and the Turkish form, a correlation of 0.78 was found. In the validity and reliability study in Turkish, the scale was administered to 300 students. Reliability analyses for the scale calculated a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.94 and a reliability coefficient of 0.88. The instrument consists of 27 items with a 5-point Likert-type scale. Scores rise with the increase of problematic mobile phone use.
Initially, 850 students participated in the research. While the data obtained were entered in SPSS 21, 125 forms with wrong answers to the control items or missing answer marks were excluded from the analysis. The remaining 725 data sets were divided into two; for 362 of them, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was performed, for the other 363 sets confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). In order to determine the suitability of the received data for analysis, first the data distribution characteristics were examined. Therefore, in order to detect outliers, 3 and +3 z values were considered (30) and no outliers encountered. In addition, the skewness and kurtosis values for all items were examined and found to be between -1.00 and +1.00 for each item. EFA and CFA were carried out to analyze the construct validity for the study data. For criterion validity, correlation analysis was carried out to determine the relationship of scale and subdimensions obtained from the study with MPPUS. For reliability analyses, Cronbach’s alpha and test-retest method were used, and for the item analysis t test.
In this section, the exploratory factor analysis used to work out the structure of the PMPUS, the confirmatory factor analysis used to confirm the construct, reliability analyses, and results relating to the item analysis are found.
Exploratory Factor Analysis
For the construct validity of PMPUS, first an EFA was made. To determine the appropriateness of the data for factor analysis, sampling adequacy and Bartlett Sphericity tests were carried out. For data to be appropriate for factor analysis, Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) index has to be greater than 0.60 and Bartlett Test needs to have a statistically significant result (31). In this study, a KMO coefficient of 0.94 and a Bartlett Sphericity Text χ2 value of 7829.379 (SD=903; p<0.001) were found. These results show that the data are appropriate for factor analysis. Furthermore, to determine if each item was appropriate for factor analysis, anti-image correlation values were examined. The expected values are above 0.50, and items with a value below 0.50 are eliminated from the analysis (32-34). Our anti-image correlation values ranged between 0.71 and 0.96, meaning that all items were appropriate for factor analysis.
In order to determine the factor structure of PMPUS, EFA was carried out. Principal component analysis was performed with the data. According to Buyukozturk (31), one of the criteria used in factor analysis to sort out items that are not measuring the same construct is a high factor loading. If the factor loading is 0.45 or higher, the item is a good measure. Sipahi et al. (34) maintain that this is not a commonly agreed criterion, and some researchers eliminate questions with a factor loading under 0.50, while some put the barrier as high as 0.70. In our study, we have considered 0.50 as elimination criterion. In our data analysis, we first removed items 37 and 33, which were showing overlap. Next, 15 items with a factor loading below 0.50 (1,3,11,12,13,19,20,23,24,26,31,36,39,43,45) were eliminated from the scale. As can be seen in Table 1, the result of EFA, using principal component method and Varimax rotation, shows that the resulting scale has a 26-item 4-dimensional structure explaining 56.933% of the total variance; the item factor loadings with regard to this structure ranged between 0.61 and 0.82 in the deprivation (D) subdimension, between 0.53 and 0.74 in the adverse outcomes (AO) subdimension, between 0.51 and 0.69 in the control problem (CP) subdimension, and between 0.52 and 0.74 in the interaction avoidance (IA) subdimension. These data show that the factor loadings for a four-factor structure are at a good level. In addition, it was seen that the values for the scale items’ common factor variance were between 0.44 and 0.74.
Confirmatory Factor Analysis
In order to confirm the four-factor structure that emerged after EFA, a CFA was carried out. The initially obtained fit values were found to be insufficient, and in order to bring these values to the desired level, modifications were made to the model: For items i4-i5, i6-i10, and i38-i41, covariance was inserted into the items’ error variances. As can be seen in Table 2, these modifications resulted in adequate fit values. In Figure 1, the χ2/SD ratio calculated with confirmatory factor analysis for the four-factor model is 1.687, and this value shows that the proposed factor model fits the data (35,36). Values for Goodness of Fit Index (GFI) (0.91), Adjusted Goodness of Fit Index (AGFI) (0.89), Comparative Fit Index (CFI) (0.96), Tucker & Lewis Index (TLI) (0.95), Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) (0.044), and Standardized Root Mean Square Residual (SRMR) (0.0419) also show that the fit values of the model are appropriate (37-39). In Figure 2, the χ2/SD ratio calculated with confirmatory factor analysis for the second-level model is 1.997, and this value shows that the proposed factor model fits the data (35,36). Values for GFI (0.90), AGFI (0.88), CFI (0.95), TLI (0.93), RMSEA (0.052), and SRMR (0.0645) also show that the fit values of the model are appropriate (37-39).
To determine the scale criterion validity of PMPUS, MPPUS was used. For this purpose, the scales were printed on the same form and administered to a second group consisting of 126 university students. Total scores for PMPUS and correlations between subdimensions and MPPUS are found in Table 3. Between the total score of PMPUS and MPPUS, a strong positive correlation was found (r=0.75). In addition, there was a strong positive correlation between MPPUS and the PMPUS subdimension deprivation (r=0.72) and correlations of medium strength with the subdimensions control problem (r=0.48), adverse outcomes (r=0.31), and interaction avoidance (r=0.66).
As Table 3 shows, the reliability of PMPUS was calculated using internal consistency and test-retest reliability methods. For PMPUS and its subdimensions, Cronbach’s alpha coefficients were calculated both for EFA data and for CFA data. Internal consistency coefficients calculated for EFA data were 0.91 for the deprivation subscale, 0.82 for the control problem subscale, 0.85 for the adverse outcomes subscale, 0.80 for the interaction avoidance subscale, and 0.92 for the instrument overall. Internal consistency coefficients calculated for CFA data were 0.89 for the deprivation subscale, 0.81 for the control problem subscale, 0.86 for the adverse outcomes subscale, 0.81 for the interaction avoidance subscale, and 0.93 for the instrument overall. All Cronbach’s alpha coefficients from both data sets show that PMPUS and its subdimensions have a sufficient internal consistency validity. In addition, to determine the test-retest reliability, the test was administered to 126 twice, with an interval of three weeks. In order to examine the consistency between first and second administration, the correlation between the scores obtained at the two tests was calculated. Test-retest reliability coefficients were 0.73 for the deprivation subscale, 0.71 for the control problem subscale, 0.76 for the adverse outcome subscale, 0.77 for the interaction avoidance subscale, and 0.85 for the scale overall. Reliability coefficients of 0.70 and above for the test scores are considered sufficient (31). In this perspective, the calculated reliability coefficients can be considered sufficient.
Results for Item Analysis
For the item analysis of PMPUS, item-total correlation values corrected with the t values for the upper and lower 27% groups have been calculated. To compare the item scores of the upper and lower 27% related to the scale, t test was used. As seen in Table 4, for each item there is a significant difference between the mean values for the upper and the lower 27% group. The table shows t values in the range between 13.459 (p<0.001) and 4.140 (p<0.001) for the item score differences between the upper and lower 27% groups. For the corrected item-total correlation for each item, we found values between 0.35 and 0.65. As these values were not below 0.30, the items are shown to be consistent with the total score (33).
This study aimed at developing a valid and reliable scale to measure problematic mobile phone use in university students. As a result of our analyses, we obtained a Problematic Mobile Phone Use Scale with 26 items in four subdimensions measured on a 5-point Likert-type scale (1=“Not at all appropriate”, 2=“Rarely appropriate”, 3=“Somewhat appropriate”, 4=“Fairly appropriate”, and 5=“Completely appropriate”) (Appendix 1). The subdimensions of the PMPUS we developed are deprivation, adverse outcomes, control problem, and interaction avoidance. The subdimension deprivation measure feelings like tension or unease when the mobile phone is not available or not in a usable state; the subdimension adverse outcomes looks at negative effects of people’s mobile phone use on their daily lives; the control problem subdimension deals with people’s ability to control their mobile phone use; finally, the interaction avoidance subdimension evaluates the preference to communicate with other people via mobile phone rather than engaging in face-to-face interaction. The possible scores range from 26 to 130 points for the entire scale. With increasing score, the person’s level of problematic mobile phone use rises.
To assess the validity of the scale, EFA, CFA, and criterion-validity analysis were carried out. According to EFA results, PMPUS consists of four dimensions that explain 56.933% of the total variance. Tavsancil (40) indicates that for multifactorial scales in social sciences, a total variance ratio of 40-60% is acceptable as sufficient. To test if PMPUS, developed through EFA as a 26-item model with four subdimensions, could be confirmed, CFA was applied. The initial CFA results did not show appropriate fit values. As a subsequent modification, covariance was inserted into the error variances of some items (i4-i5, i6-i10, and i38-i41). With these modifications, sufficient fit values for the four-factor model were obtained. The four-factor confirmatory factor analysis (χ2/SD=1.687, GFI=0.91, AGFI=0.89, CFI=0.96, TLI=0.95, RMSEA=0.044, SRMR=0.0419) found appropriate fit values (35-39). In order to test if these four dimensions are components of a construct identified as problematic mobile phone use, after the four-factor confirmatory factor analysis a second-level confirmatory factor analysis was carried out. The resulting fit values (χ2/SD=1.997, GFI=0.90, AGFI=0.88, CFI=0.95, TLI=0.93, RMSEA=0.052, SRMR=0.0645) showed that these four dimensions are indeed components of a construct identified as problematic mobile phone use. Reviewing the literature for instruments developed to measure problematic mobile phone use, we find single-factor scales with 27 items by Bianchi and Phillips (4) or with 20 items by Merlo et al. (23). The instrument developed by Yen et al. (10) to determine problematic mobile phone use in adolescents is a two-factor construct containing a total of 12 items, seven of which are determining problematic mobile phone use and five that are dealing with functional impairment. The problematic mobile phone use scale developed by Guzeller and Cosguner (29) for adolescents is a three-factor construct (negative effects, compulsion/persistence, and withdrawal/tolerance) with 18 items. To determine the scale criterion validity of PMPUS, the Mobile Phone Problem Use Scale was used. A high positive correlation was found between MPPUS and the total score of PMPUS as well as with the deprivation subdimension; for the other subdimensions, a medium-level positive correlation was found.
For reliability analyses, Cronbach’s alpha and test-retest results were calculated. Cronbach’s alpha values were computed both for EFA and for CFA data. With the EFA data, Cronbach’s alpha for PMPUS is 0.92; for the subdimensions of PMPUS, Cronbach’s alpha values vary between 0.80 and 0.91. With the CFA data, Cronbach’s alpha for PMPUS is 0.93; for the subdimensions of PMPUS, Cronbach’s alpha values vary between 0.81 and 0.89. The results of test-retest, another reliability test, found reliability coefficients of 0.85 for PMPUS, 0.73 for the D subdimension, 0.76 for the AO subdimension, 0.71 for CP, and 0.77 for IA. As a result of these reliability tests, PMPUS and its subdimensions can be seen as reliable (31,41).
In the study, it was found that corrected item-total correlation values were between 0.35 and 0.65. If we consider that in the interpretation of item-total correlation, items with a value of 0.30 and above differentiate individuals by the measured characteristic well (31), we see that the item-total correlations are sufficient. In addition, results of the t test made between scores of the upper and lower 27% groups show a significant difference between all items and subscales.
Our findings demonstrate that the PMPUS, from the perspective of its psychometric characteristics, is a valid and reliable instrument. This scale can be applied to different university student groups. In addition, while this instrument has been developed for university students, after renewed construct validity and reliability analyses it can be converted into an adolescent version. In future studies, researchers can examine problematic mobile phone use not only under variables such as solitude, depression, self-esteem, wellbeing, and academic success, but also with different demographic variables. With various studies on the problematic use of mobile phones, researchers will not only make a contribution to the literature but may in future also support committees determining DSM criteria, especially concerning technology addiction.
Conflict of Interest: Authors declared no conflict of Interest.
Financial Disclosure: Authors declared no financial support.
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2İnönü Üniversitesi, Eğitim Fakültesi, Eğitim Bilimleri, Psikolojik Danışma ve Rehberlik Bölümü, Malatya - Türkiye
Amaç: Bu araştırmanın amacı üniversite öğrencilerinin problemli cep telefonu kullanımları belirlemek için Problemli Cep Telefonu Kullanım Ölçeği’ni (PCTKÖ) geliştirmektir.
Yöntem: Araştırmanın katılımcılarını açımlayıcı faktör analizi (AFA) ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizi (DFA) için 725; test tekrar test için ise 126 üniversite öğrencisi oluşturmaktadır. Ölçeğin psikometrik özellikleri, test-tekrar test, iç tutarlık (Cronbach’ın alfası), madde analizi, AFA, DFA ve ölçüt bağıntılı geçerlik yöntemleriyle incelenmiştir.
Bulgular: Ölçeğin geçerliliğine ilişkin yapılan açımlayıcı faktör analizi sonucunda PCTKÖ’nün dört faktörlü bir yapıya sahip olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ardından yapılan doğrulayıcı faktör analizleri bu dörtlü yapıyı doğrulamıştır. Güvenirliğe ilişkin bulgulara göre PCTKÖ’nün Cronbach’ın Alfa’sı AFA verisi üzerinden 0.92, DFA verisi üzerinden 0.93; test tekrar teste göre 0.85 bulunmuştur. Ayrıca PCTKÖ’nün problemli mobil telefon kullanım ölçeğiyle yüksek düzeyde pozitif yönlü ilişkili olduğu bulunmuştur (r=0.75). PCTKÖ’nün alt ölçeklerinin de gerekli geçerlik ve güvenirlik değerlerine sahip olduğu bulunmuştur.
Sonuç: Elde edilen bulgular doğrultusunda PCTKÖ’nün 26 maddeli, dört alt boyutlu bir yapıda, geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçek olduğu belirlenmiştir.
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This made-for-TV drama recounts the unraveling of fraudulent financier Bernie Madoff as his colossal Ponzi scheme falls apart, taking scores of people down with him, bankrupting unwitting investors and decimating his family.
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Welcome to SHALIMAR
Shalimar, is a picturesque property in the Capertee Valley, in the Central West region of NSW. It is ideally located past Lithgow and two hours from Sydney. The farm was purchased in 2019 and operates as a boutique horse breeding operation. The farm is also the home and creative hub of owner Dyanna Thommeny who is an educator, artist and passionate Standardbred horse lover, owner, trainer and breeder.
SERVICES & PROJECTS
"ACTION is the foundational key to all SUCESS." Pablo Picasso
Studio of visual artist, educator and horse lover, Dyanna is an artist that likes to make connections with country, in particular landscapes and the natural world of flora and fauna. Her compositions often celebrate the intricate relationships of colours, textures and patterns in nature through the media of photography or painting.
The farm stocks a small select band of broodmares, foals that are reared with patience and are grown into yearlings for sale or racing each year. The undulated limestone paddocks provide a superb outlook for breeding and raising quality Standardbred horses.
As an educator and lifelong learner, Dyanna is passionate about helping others reach their potential and coordinates the PDA Services site, which is aimed at providing resources to support personal organisation and leadership development. Dyanna has another site Standardbredbydesign for those interested in learning about the Standardbred.
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It was a very special time to be doing karma yoga – a small group of us, and we did more sitting practice than usual.
These were the tasks we completed. Colin fitted a splash back at the back of the cooker, and has emailed the Health and Safety department to say that we have now fulfilled all their requirements. Chopping boards were scrubbed. Mugs were soaked in soda and kitchen cupboards cleaned. Spices were checked.
Red thoroughly cleaned the caravan, including the mattresses, pillows and cushions. Mirjana supervised the gardening and cut back all the climbing plants at the front of the house. A new toaster was bought. Rowan and Phil painted the shrine room in the house.
These tasks are outstanding.
Lighting in the dining room is very dim. Robin had some ideas about improving this. The end wall of the dining room is a mess and the health and safety inspector commented on this. I went to Ikea and got a plan and quote for fitting kitchen units along that wall, with a broom cupboard and space for storing retreatants’ private food supplies and some of the bulk foods that are at present kept in old zinc trunks on the floor of the boot room. The dresser would move back to the wall adjacent to the outside door.
There are also plans to build bookshelves in the Shrine room and entirely re-design the boot/store room space. Also to put up a hanging clothes rack in the cabins’ bathroom.
The harvest was ready, set off by the beautiful Autumn light at Kunselling:
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Camilla Simson - 27th May 2023
It was April 2020. Covid had put a halt on my work, and here I was, on my own in my one-bedroom flat in London. I’d just come out of a long relationship and my father had recently died, so it really felt like a new chapter was needed. But the country – indeed the world – was under lockdown. Not the ideal circumstances for embarking on a new adventure in life.
I was however quite clear on what my new chapter was to be; I was going to leave London to upsize my home and I wanted to become a foster carer.
I just had to work out how I was going to do that.
Knowing virtually nothing about it, I did the obligatory internet search and gleaned that fostering could be done either through the Local Authority or through independent agencies.
My immediate family had settled in the Suffolk/Essex borders, and I had friends there, so I knew that’s where I wanted to move to. My property search started in earnest. I found somewhere fairly early on in my search and the property purchase process got underway. Now knowing where I was going to live, I approached Essex Local Authority to enquire about fostering with them. Disappointingly, I was told that I had to wait to start the fostering process until I was in my new home, and this was echoed when I queried it with a few other agencies in the area.
Undeterred and determined, I contacted another agency called Eastern Fostering Services. After a delightful telephone conversation with them, they agreed that, taking everything into consideration – including lockdown – it would be a good use of time for me to start on the application and assessment process. They would then conduct a Home Visit further down the line when I had moved into my new house.
Had me or my home been a disaster, they were safe in knowing I wouldn’t have been approved at the final Panel, but they took a calculated risk, and it paid off for both of us!
I have now been a foster carer for two and a half years, and I’ve had a teenage girl with me for most of that time.
Having now come into contact with other foster carers through my teenager’s school, I hear many stories about a lack of support, mis-matching children with carers and a general lack of communication between them and their agencies. I couldn’t relate to these stories. With the understanding and flexibility they’d shown me right from the start, I already felt like I’d found a gem of a foster agency in EFS. But as time’s gone on, that feeling has been confirmed, and I feel so glad and so lucky that I’m with them.
My supervising social worker is a huge support and always has time for me, so I feel heard and respected. She also takes time to get to know and talk to my teenager. In fact, the whole team of social workers at the agency are fantastic so if mine isn’t around, there’s always someone I can get hold of, day or night.
The ethos of the agency is that the child is at the centre of everything we do, and you can feel that. However, they also believe in the principle of ‘happy carer, happy child’ so they have created lots of opportunities for all the carers to feel supported and looked after; Regional Carer Coffee Mornings are a regular occurrence, and lots of alternative health sessions are offered such as meditation, gong baths and acupuncture. Also on the team is a therapist who is highly skilled and experienced in working with children who have suffered trauma and abuse. Additionally, she’s on hand for supervision with the children’s carers.
Training and paperwork are on-going through one’s fostering journey, which the agency help you keep on top of with kindness and patience – especially needed in my case!
What also really sets EFS apart is that the slightly cliched and overused claim of a foster agency feeling like a ‘big family’ actually truly applies to them. Throughout the year, they host lots of socials and fun days for the children and their carers, which the agency team all attend too, so we genuinely feel like we’re all part of a family and a united force for good.
We have a Christmas party, an Easter party, a Talent Show, adventure days in all the school holidays and half terms, and a camping weekend in the Summer. It’s such a wonderful thing for the children to be involved in as they get to hang out together and make really special friendships, and likewise, the carers get to know each other and share their experiences which are educational and inspirational!
People often react with horror when I tell them my first fostering experience has been looking after a teenager. Teenagers can be a handful, to put it mildly, but can’t children be at any age? There are certainly a lot of teenage issues to deal with, as with any regular teenager, but children of all ages come with their special set of ‘issues’, they just present them differently at different ages. At least with a teenager you have a better chance of being able to talk to them about things, and them understanding, than you have a younger child.
The agency has also really helped me to manage it and helped me keep things in perspective as well! There is a senior social worker at the agency whose role is dedicated to supporting the over 16’s as they enter their last couple of years in care and she’s a great voice of reason for me and my teen. She will be guiding her through her path post-school and teaching her about living independently, so that when she goes into the adult world at 18, she feels as ready as possible. Leaving Care can be as difficult and emotional as coming into it.
My teenager has come on leaps and bounds in every way, and I’m so proud of her. I’m also frankly astonished that she’s been able to do this in my care. But in the knowledge that I’ve got a whole team behind me, I’ve grown in confidence and our bond has grown hugely too. There have of course been very challenging times, but these have lessened in intensity as I’ve come to understand her (and myself) more, and I can honestly say, it’s been the most rewarding and fulfilling thing I’ve ever done.
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Ackley Bridge has a loyal and engaged fan base, but can you describe the series for new audiences who haven’t seen it before?
It’s a fresh drama set in a school in the North with young people at the heart of its stories. The school was set up to bring the community together and is a mixture of ethnicities and cultures. The show doesn’t shy away from the difficulties that a diverse, multi-cultural school can face, it celebrates differences, challenges stereotypes and embraces the fundamental themes that bring us all together.
Mandy is a much loved and recognisable face in Ackley Bridge. What was it like returning to the set for series four? How did it differ to the first time you walked on set on series one?
One of the exciting but difficult things about a show set in a school, is that as soon as you’ve fallen in love with all the characters and when you really think you know them – off they go! And you welcome in a new set of students. It was a mixture of emotions because it’s warm and familiar ground, but this year some of my old friends were missing. We’ve got some fantastic new young adults joining though, and I know the audience will love getting to know them.
You started filming last year pre-Covid restrictions and wrapped in the middle of the pandemic. What can you tell us about the atmosphere like on set? What were some of the biggest challenges as an actor?
It was a very strange end to the first half of the show. I left Sunetra Sarker in Leeds and we were both very nervous of what the world was going to throw at us. We did feel like a tidal wave was coming towards us and we wanted to get home to be with our families and keep them safe. I don’t think I’ll ever forget us being in my flat, listening to Boris and saying we can’t believe this is happening. We were one of the last shows to stop filming in just ahead of lockdown. Then by the end of September we were back there, and it was very surreal. Luckily Sunetra and I were officially in a bubble – so it was a real treat to be able to have dinner together at night – but the set was not the same, obviously. It’s very hard to rehearse with masks on, not seeing people’s faces, being at a distance from those you weren’t bubbled in. Perhaps the hardest thing for me, was leaving a show and filming my last scenes on something I’ve been a part of for four years… and not getting to have a last dinner with cast, or a wrap party with crew, or even hug goodbye to people! Very sad.
It’s Mandy’s last term at the school, what was it like filming your last scene? Were there any tears?
There weren’t tears, but it was very sad. It was nice because it meant we had a laugh with the crew, and I’ve got the recording to keep as a memento. Then because we were bubbled Sunetra proceeded to give me hugs on behalf of all the crew – here’s one from sound, here’s one from makeup…
What will you miss the most about playing Mandy?
I’ll always be proud to have been a part of a show like Ackley Bridge – our show has been a great way to demonstrate all the best things that can come from a diverse but connected and respectful community. The thing I’ll miss most about Mandy was her drive to deliver that to her community, to bring people together and to believe that education was a route out for anyone who truly wanted it.
What’s your favourite Mandy moment from series one to four? Have you got any funny anecdotes from behind the scenes?
One of my favourite Mandy moments would be when she helped Missy stay with her mum and went to court with them to support her. It was a great demonstration of how a lot of good teachers are so much more than just that to their students, school can often be a safe haven. I also always enjoyed my stuff with Steve, I loved working with Paul, and it was a chance to show a side of Mandy that was less in control than her work persona.
What was it like to work with the new cast who were joining an already established and well-loved series?
It was great, I didn’t really get to get stuck in with them though, which is a shame, but I think you’ll really grow fond of them.
What were you like at school? Were you the model student or a bit rebellious…?!
Oooo, that would be telling! I was somewhere in between. I did get my work done, but I also got detention a few times, you know for fun stuff really, talking too much or being out of grounds to go to the shop, nothing serious.
What should viewers expect from Ackley’s earlier time slot, will there still be drama?
I think that’s what Channel 4 do best! They don’t play too safe and they won’t shy away from challenging stories. I think it’s a great opportunity to reach a broader audience being on earlier and I think there’ll still be plenty of controversy!
How do you think Mandy would find home schooling and working during lockdown?
I’m sure she’d find it challenging as her baby is so young, I don’t know how single parents with young kids have coped! Do you think there would be any similarities between your own experience and hers? No! I’d hope that Mandy was a bit more informed on the curriculum for me…. and better at maths! I’ve had it lucky with the age of my kids too, they’re 10/11 over the lockdown and so we’ve had a good mix of them working alone and with me. It’s actually been a privilege to get a window into their world like this and to see closely what their strengths and weaknesses are. I think I have a much better understanding now of what they’re capable of and it’s been great to be at home after so much time working away on Ackley.
Ackley Bridge is back on Channel 4 at 6pm weeknights from April 19.
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Mehndi Ceremony became such an integral part of the wedding ceremony that we can’t imagine without it. It is meant for adorning magnificent intricate Mehndi Designs for Feet and Hands of a bride by mehndi expert in their family or professional mehndi artists.
Furthermore, Mehndi is one of the Solah Shringaar (sixteen adornments) of bride defined in Indian Hindu rituals. Considered her beauty is incomplete without adorning her hands and feet with Mehndi. This ritual is not only part of Hindu weddings in India but also a part of wedding rituals among Indian Muslims.
Mehndi or henna is the art of applying the paste of an indigenous herb in elaborates designs on the hands and feet of the bride which imparts a deep red colour. The richness of the colour in Mehndi has immense significance in our Indian culture. It symbolizes luck, prosperity, and fertility of the bride.
Every bride wants to adorn her body with exceptional and excellent Mehndi designs on her big day. It’s not just covering up hands and legs with any designs. Indeed, some brides lean towards coordinating hand and legs mehndi designs.
So, here are some of the most beautiful designs of mehndi which you can apply on your legs or feet.
Traditional Mehndi Design for Feet
This basic traditional Mehndi design looks simple but it looks beautiful with heavy anklets. Brides who prefer to adorn with leaf mehndi can opt for this design which lost for months.
Simple Mehndi Design for feet
This is a simple mehndi design who can apply at home. This simple model is mostly preferred for bridesmaids or small occasions at home such as birthday parties, baby shower and etc.
Arabic Mehndi Designs for feet
Not only hands with Arabic mehndi designs look great but also feet. These henna designs are much in demands these days which motivate women to put these designs not only for weddings but for any event or occasion at home. These Arabic mehndi designs are known for their simplicity and easy to apply.
Basically, these Arabic designs are composite of mango and floral motifs in vertically with some intricate of leaves. The surrounding space left in between the design gives the beauty to the design.
Lace Mehndi Designs for feet
A new trend of mehndi design which combines the style of lace and traditional beauty of Mehndi is “Lace Mehndi Design“. This Mehndi design just looks like a lace wrapped around your feet.
Once you remove the mehndi, it just gives an illusion of a red netted lace wrapped on your feet. These fusion mehndi designs are mostly preferred by modern brides for their sensuous look.
Anklet Mehndi Designs for feet
These anklet mehndi designs also look catchy for the brides, for those toe ring ceremony is not mandatory. This design looks great with simple anklets studded with stones or polka stones that shines most with the red mehndi feet.
PhairPhool/ Feet Harness Mehndi Design for feet
Phair phool mehndi designs are the most stylish henna designs for brides who are not willing to wear heavy designs. Why not decorate your feet too with a feet harness mehndi design similar to the hath phool? This works best if you have a simple anklet design on your feet.
Peacock Design Mehndi Design for Legs
Peacocks have mostly used patterns in Indian mehndi designs. This intricate with thick and thin shades of mehndi brings out the best of the effort.
Peacocks with elaborated feathers in combination with flower motifs like a rose, a lotus within creative intricate designs are definitely an eye feast. Undoubtedly, these stunning peacock heavy henna designs are most ideal for brides.
Baarat Design Mehndi Design for Legs
One of the best Rajasthani trending mehndi design is Baarat themed mehndi. Rajasthani mehndi designs mainly have the folk dance, tradition, art forms, creativity and the designs that predict the Rajasthani culture. Look at this beautiful henna art elephant carrying bridal umbrella which clearly illustrates the wedding theme.
The bride and Groom Mehndi Design for Legs
In some Indian rituals, there is a tradition that bride’s hands are adorned with hidden names or initials of bride and groom which should find out by the groom. But that tradition turned out to be adorning bride’s hands with bride and groom pattern.
These patterns to extend to even feet with beautiful portraits or caricatures of bride and groom sketches. These complex designs demand the experts in the mehndi art.
Mehndi Designs for Sole
Mehndi on palms and feet is quite common. Consequently, it got extended to the sole of the feet. Well, this latest trend is soon catching up. A beautiful design on the sole will make the feet stunning, graceful and modish. We are sure that you are convinced of the idea by looking at the designs above. You will love these and will get ready to show off your feet with a stunning henna design on your big occasion.
Rose Motif Mehndi Designs for Legs
Roses are girl’s favourites. Girls like mehndi designs with rose motifs not just on their hands, but legs as well. Adoring feet with a single rose and surrounded by leaves itself simply awesome or you can even go for heavy designs in combination with the checkered pattern or with Arabic designs.
Lotus Motif Mehndi Designs for Legs
Lotus has its own importance in our Indian culture. Mehndi designs incorporating lotus flower signify grace, sensuality, femininity, and purity. Either you can go for normal lotus pattern or popular reverse mehndi technique where the surrounding outlined space is being filled to highlight the motif. Especially, this negative space mehndi designs work well with lotus motifs.
Geometric Shapes Mehndi Design for Legs
It is easy to feature several geometric shapes in mehndi designs to build beautiful patterns. Geometric shapes such as lines, curves, angles, and circles are arranged in a distinctive way to come up with a unique design. These henna patterns are easy to apply and best option of beginners.
Elegant Leafy Mehndi Design for Legs
Wow, look at this beautiful mehndi design which just resembles that small climber plants spreading over the feet. Moreover, the leaves and flowers in between the design give the natural look.
Checkers Mehndi Design for Legs
Look at this extraordinary mehndi design which is intricate of well-used box shapes from small size to bigger size to create a unique design.
Single sided Mehndi Design for Legs
If you are looking for a different style of foot mehndi then you can for this unconventional mehndi design. Unlike routine mehndi design, one side of your leg is decorated with a mehndi in a slanting pattern to make sure the alluring creates wonder.
Authenticate Mehndi Design for Legs
What a beautiful design of an elephant adorned on the bride’s leg? Definitely an artistic mehndi design with a traditional touch.
Simple round Mehndi Design for Feet
In this Mandala styled Mehndi Design, Centre part of the feet is applied with mehndi with beautiful flowers or circular patterns and rest of the feet is left empty. These simple pattern coming for ages but looks awesome with a fair skin toned background. Suitable for all ages and occasions and easy to apply also.
Glitter Mehndi Design for Legs
Adding some sparkles to mehndi designs gives wow effect. What can make mehndi more alluring than colours and glitters?? Add glittering colours to mehndi designs so that they shine and reflects the lighting effect of photo lights. Though these glitters go off in few days, the shimmer on your wedding pics lasts for long. Look at the above image where red & gold glitter applied on feet below the mehndi design given even more beauty to the feet.
Hands and Legs Matching Mehndi Design for Legs
Some girls prefer to maintain the similar pattern mehndi designs between hands and feet. A simple design with the matching pattern on hands and legs looking gorgeous. What do you say?
Rounded Mehndi Design for Legs
Bangle mehndi designs are mehndi designs which have the design of bangle or bracelet around the hands. These are most popular bridal mehndi designs for their catchy look and fills the hands completely. Likewise, the legs also adorned with spiral mehndi patterns becoming famous and fashion.
Western Tattoo Style Mehndi Design on Legs
Due to fact that mehndi designs are adopted by other countries, these western tattoo designs became more popular. A small style or small design or unique design is applied on legs. These designs are mostly preferred by college going girls.
Floral Mehndi Design for Legs
Floral mehndi designs never go wrong designs where ever you apply, be it a hand or leg. A simple bold floral design with leaf motifs looks classy and the floral design in a reverse filling technique with simple dots all over looks marvellous as well.
Garland Mehndi Design for Legs
These garland mehndi designs are easy to apply on legs with connecting flowers with leaves and simple dots extensions.
Stocking style Mehndi Design for Legs
Lace mehndi designs uphold a parallel pattern throughout the feet. Likewise, this stocking Mehndi design also maintains a similar pattern throughout the leg without any gap left over. Look at the complex mehndi design which gives an illusion of wearing the stocks.
Bold/BoholMehndi Design for Legs
The floral pattern is simple and still, the bold lines give it a contemporary beauty. The reddish hue of the mehndi makes it look ravishing with classy appeal.
Black Henna Design for Legs
Hennas are available in different colours as red, orange and black. These black mehndi is mostly used for motifs outlining and for shading appearance. Since black is considered as inauspicious colour in Hindu tradition, these black mehndi designs are mostly preferred in kitty parties or for a style statement.
Footwear style Mehndi Designs for Feet
Look at this heavy feet mehndi design which resembles the shoe pattern, but looks classy
Parrot Motif Mehndi Design for Legs
Bird’s designs are always impressive. Having said that, Parrot motifs are the cutest that other birds no matter where ever you use in wedding ceremonies. Whether it could be stage backdrop in Mehndi ceremony or on bridal lehenga. Those parrot motifs are now extended to mehndi designs also. Look at these beautiful parrot mehndi designs on feet one with single parrot eating fruits pattern and the other one with multiple parrots flying and standing on the branches of a tree. Aren’t they adorable on feet?
Asymmetric Mehndi Design for Legs
Sometimes, the mehndi designs don’t need to be filled with matching and symmetrical patterns. The beauty can lie in the uniqueness of an asymmetric pattern with vine designs and floral patterns all over the legs. Neither the design on the fingers nor the design at the centre matching in the above mehndi design. Though both the patterns are different on each foot, the overall look is simply superb.
One more mismatch pattern of mehndi design where a few repeated symbols are used all over with finger pattern matching. Such designs give an opportunity for creativity and that worked well too.
These are some most popular and unique mehndi designs that you can apply on feet for brides, bridesmaids, guests, college students, and all age groups. If you find this post useful, share with your friends and leave us your feedback in below comments section.
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SAN FRANCISCO – Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos is projected to become the world’s first trillionaire.
That’s according to Comparisun, a company which allows small- to medium-sized firms to compare different business products.
Their projection shows Bezos reaching trillionaire status by 2026.
The company said their projection is based on taking the average percentage of yearly growth over the past five years and applying it to future years.
As of Thursday, Bezos’ net worth was estimated at $143 billion, according to Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index, which tracks the worth of the world’s richest people daily.
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Hi there. It’s Brady again.
It’s been a while since we’ve heard about the “tech decoupling” between the United States and China. For a moment, a change in administrations in Washington seemed to put the process on hold, but it was still brewing.
Twelve Chinese firms were added to the US Department of Commerce’s Entity List last week. At least seven are partially state-owned or affiliated with state-backed funds.
In a situation where geopolitical goals mingle with (or run counter to) business interests, it’s difficult to say whether the Entity List is effective, or in what way political leaders may use it to achieve their goals. One of the firms on the trade blacklist is SMIC, China’s largest chipmaker. The company managed to log record-high revenue in Q3 2021.
But Huawei, which is also blacklisted, didn’t share the same fortune. It has spun off business units and licensed its designs to third parties to bypass sanctions. The result? A 32% drop in revenues in the first nine months of this year.
There are more nuances to these two examples, like the radioactivity of doing business with Huawei and the national goal to develop domestically designed and manufactured semiconductors. If you have insights about the broader situation, I’d love to hear from you.
Jiaxing wrote about the latest development. You can read the article here.
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Rhode Island’s Top Elected Officials Drool Buckets Over 2,400 Parking Spots
September 7, 2016
JOHNSTON, R.I. — They spent the over-the-top groundbreaking ceremony fawning all over each other, as if they were announcing that Rhode Island’s public schools would all be adequately funded, childhood hunger had been eliminated, and every Rhode Islander had a place to live.
Basically, everyone mentioned was wicked pissah. Gov. Gina Raimondo called Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena “a great steward of public money.” She labeled Rhode Island’s congressional delegation “great.”
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse said, “You gotta love Joe.” Rep. David Cicilline lauded Raimondo as a “tremendous governor” and hailed the mayor as a “force of nature.” Rep. Jim Langevin applauded Raimondo’s leadership and praised her for her “laser focus on economic development.”
Polisena said Department of Environmental Management director Janet Coit and Department of Transportation director Peter Alviti “did a great job.” Sen. Jack Reed praised Bruce Van Saun, CEO of the Citizens Financial Group, for his “extraordinary leadership.” Reed also called the governor and mayor “great leaders.”
Van Saun introduced Whitehouse as a leader in environmental protections and called him a renewable energy advocate. He praised the governor “for putting together a great team” to “help this project move forward.” He also thanked Raimondo for her efforts to keep Citizens Bank here — even though Van Saun himself said earlier this year that the longtime Rhode Island-based bank had no intention of leaving the state.
The recent event to praise the building of a 420,000-square-foot corporate banking campus on a 123-acre parcel was held under a big, white tent. Dignitaries and guests were welcomed under the big top on a carpet of artificial grass.
Marc Paulhus, Citizens Bank Rhode Island president, opened the choreographed speaking portion of the groundbreaking ceremony by saying the March announcement of the project was an “understatement of what we see today.”
The Aug. 31 view included more than a dozen pieces of heavy equipment, hills of dirt, construction barrels and cones, secret service agents, and Citizens Bank employees outfitted in matching green T-shirts. Missing from the picture was the forest that once stood where white folding chairs rested. Some of those chairs only served as seats for plastic water bottles. (Before big corporations discovered they could sell something they couldn’t make, grow, harvest or raise, how did groundbreaking dignitaries and guests avoid dehydration? Was a circus hose attached to the nearest fire hydrant?)
“It’s great to see so much green,” Van Saun proclaimed. He was referring to the T-shirts he made his employees wear and the green ties, shirts, and blouses proudly worn by the gushed-over. The CEO should have given the politicians and bureaucrats matching green bibs to catch all their slobbering.
First, state and local officials, from the early 1950s to circa 1963, allowed an illegal landfill — since dubbed “Tuckers Industrial Dump” — to make money accepting unregulated industrial, commercial and residential waste. Then, generations of state and local officials did nothing to address the contaminated 4-acre parcel within the Woonasquatucket River watershed.
Finally, more than five decades later, the illegal landfill — now a recovering forest — and some 50 other acres of woods are clear-cut. Local banking executives, politicians, and bureaucrats then act as if they have devised an economic development plan that should be modeled nationwide. Rhode Island, though, has sure embraced “Pollute. Ignore. Destroy. Repeat.” as its modus operandi.
It took five months from the time Van Saun and Raimondo held a joint press conference in March to announce plans to build the $200 million corporate campus — on the west side of Route 295 on Greenville Avenue in northern Johnston — to cut down the first tree. Good luck getting an addition to your home approved that quickly.
Prior to all the gushing, the donning of hard hats, and the shovelfuls of dirt, a Citizens Bank spokeswoman told ecoRI News that “protecting as much habitat as possible was important.” She said the goal was to leave as many trees as possible.
The corporate campus will feature 2,408 parking spots, including a 1,255-space parking garage, a main building, a cafe/amenity building with two stores, and two office buildings with room for future expansion. The road leading to the office park will be called “Citizens Bank Way.”
Citizens Bank submitted a wetlands application to the Department of Environmental Management. It was made public long after many of the trees were axed. No environmental impact study was done, according to the bank’s spokeswoman.
In a May 13 e-mail, she did tell ecoRI News that “an environmental assessment is underway for the ramps and there is a habitat assessment underway for the campus.”
In an Aug. 31 e-mail, ecoRI News asked if those assessments had been completed. Her response: “Assessment still underway but when it’s done the report will be available.”
It will be a must read. In the meantime, acres of forest have already been leveled, and the Department of Transportation — i.e., taxpayers — is on the hook for $3 million, to pay half the cost of building Route 295 on and off ramps to and from the corporate banking campus. The Narragansett Bay Commission is extending sewer lines to the area. Citizens Bank isn’t paying for it.
Before giving way to Van Saun, Paulhus recited a long list of nonprofits Citizens Bank has supported. All great organizations for sure, but none with an environmental focus.
In fact, the environment was barely mentioned during the Van Saun/Raimondo press conference in March or during the recent gaga groundbreaking. The senator introduced as some environmental champion never mentioned the felled forest or destroyed habitat on which he stood. He likes to lecture his Senate colleagues about the dangers of climate change, but his actions often don’t align with his fiery speeches. He supports clearing more Rhode Island forest, this time in Burrillville, to make room for a fossil-fuel power plant, and gushes about the greatness it takes to build a parking lot where there was once woods.
True leadership would have redeveloped a vacant site that already had plenty of pavement and access to infrastructure. Rhode Island has lots of those sites. In about 20 years, it will have another.
Van Saun, though, said the environment was a top priority. He never mentioned if that meant protecting it or destroying it. The CEO bragged about cleaning up the illegal landfill, saying the soil is healthy now. He forgot to mention much of it will soon be covered by concrete and asphalt. He also didn’t explain why it took the development of 50 other acres to remediate the 4-acre dump.
“The property is being designed to preserve more than 60 acres of trees and wetlands to pay homage to the natural environment of the area,” according to a Citizens Bank press release. “As part of the project, Citizens has remediated the decades old landfill that was on the property, and plans to integrate wildlife paths for habitat circulation. The bank has also incorporated into the design an extensive storm water system for protection of wetlands and sensitive areas, as well as rainwater harvesting for irrigation of the landscape.”
Gotta love jargon. “Plans to integrate wildlife paths for habitat circulation.” Not sure what that actually means, but it sounds great. Yogi Bear and Boo Boo will appreciate the better circulation. The development also will incorporate “environmentally friendly best practices,” according to Van Saun. Not cutting the forest down didn’t make the list.
Following the event, ecoRI News asked the spokeswoman three questions: How many trees were cut down for the project? How much material and what kind was removed from the landfill that was once there? Where was this material taken?
She answered them in a Sept. 2 e-mail:
“We have left more than 60 acres of woodlands and wetlands of the total 123 acres untouched to maintain as much of the natural environment as possible.”
“As part of the project, Citizens has remediated the decades old landfill that was on the property. The landfill consisted of 40,000-50,000 yards of household material.”
“Any metals, rubber and plastics were extracted and recycled. Ash went to a landfill in Johnston.”
She went on to copy and paste, “Our colleagues are proud that the environment has been an important consideration in the planning of this project. Some of the additional environmental efforts have included: Plans for protection of wildlife and integration of wildlife paths in proposed design for habitat circulation. Extensive storm water system for protection of wetlands and sensitive areas and rainwater harvesting for irrigation of landscape.”
Bullshit wasn’t just spread on the environment. Van Saun said his “employees will frequent local businesses and increase local economic activity.” He failed to note the opposite will happen in Cranston, from where the corporate campus is moving.
Reed said it was a special day because the project would provide long-term employment. The 3,200 people who will be working at the new Johnston campus are just being relocated from Cranston.
“The fact that Citizens Bank chose our town for its new campus further proves that Johnston is a community on the cutting edge of economic development,” Mayor Polisena is quoted in the Citizens Bank press release.
Someone please tell Polisena that a parking garage, a cluster of buildings, more parking, and circulating habitat don’t qualify as cutting-edge economic development. The first office park was built in the United States in 1955, in Alabama. It reportedly featured the “then novel concepts of ample free parking and low-profile office buildings surrounded by waterspouts and landscaped grounds.” Sound familiar?
Citizens Bank provides good jobs for good people. The employees wearing green T-shirts waving in visitors were friendly and courteous. There’s no doubt many of them care deeply about environmental protections.
Those who pretend the environment or neighbors’ concerns were considered — you know, the ones drooling over each other before, during, and after the recent groundbreaking — are the ones who should be scrutinized and criticized. They’re the ones responsible for protecting the environment, spending taxpayer money wisely, and taking neighbors’ concerns seriously.
Instead, taxpayers, environmentalists, residents, and journalists are fed a steady diet of livestock waste. Their concerns and questions not worthy of discussion. They just get in the way of feeding egos, collecting campaign donations, and lining up favors.
Mayor Polisena was quick to dismiss Greenville Avenue residents who said they felt “blindsided” by the project’s swift progress, telling the Providence Journal that it was only “five to 10 people” who were concerned.
“They are not even going to know this place is here quite frankly,” he told the newspaper. “It will have minimal impact.”
ecoRI News tried to interview Polisena about the project’s environmental impact, but he ignored several requests.
The tax deal Polisena signed with Citizens Bank — a 20-year agreement that calls for Citizens to pay $250,000 annually — was made public long after the ink dried and the bulldozers started.
The Citizens Financial Group’s 2015 annual report noted that the company had $138.2 billion in total assets and $840 million in net income. Its stock price was $24.30 per share at the end of trading on Sept. 6.
Van Saun proudly noted at the groundbreaking that the mayor “was with us every step of the way.” Was that Polisena’s way of negotiating the best deal for his town’s taxpayers? The “great steward of public money” did get the 13th-largest bank in the United States to make the office park’s ball fields, tennis and basketball courts, and trails available to the local community.
Gov. Raimondo said Citizens Bank is an “exemplarily corporate citizen” and its “commitment to the community is outstanding.”
In August 2015, the Consumer Financial Protection and other federal regulators levied millions in fees against Citizens Bank for failing to credit customers’ accounts the full amount of their deposits. Regulators declared that, from 2008-2013 (Van Saun was not the CEO during that time), the bank’s actions resulted in customers being shorted millions of dollars.
In May 2008, the Citizens Financial Group failed to publicly announce that it was under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission for its involvement in the subprime mortgage crisis that devastated the U.S. housing market.
Citizens new corporate banking campus is scheduled to be completed by July 2018. There will be ample free parking.
Frank Carini is the editor of ecoRI News.
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“You’re young, you’re Black, and you’re on trial. What else do they need to know?” The line, spoken by a defense attorney to her client, Steve Harmon (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), sums up the tension at the heart of Anthony Mandler’s Monster. On trial for allegedly having served as lookout during a bodega robbery that turned deadly, Harmon finds himself face to face with the ugly reality so many young Black boys before him live with every day. Dubbed a “monster” by the prosecution, he’s called to prove not just his innocence but his humanity – to the jury, to the judge, and, yes, even to his lawyer.
An adaptation of Walter Dean Myers’s critically acclaimed YA novel by the same name, the film first premiered back in 2018 at the Sundance Film Festival. Had it come out shortly after its festival premiere, the gripping legal drama would have marked the arrival of a major talent. Harrison Jr.’s first foray into leading man territory is electrifying. The young actor captures Steve’s despair with aplomb as the cinephile teen watches his carefree life slip away when he’s entangled in a Rashomon-like trial where his version of the truth may not pass muster. As it turned out, audiences first got to see Harrison Jr. shine in films like Luce, Waves, and, most recently, The Trial of the Chicago 7, where he played Fred Hampton. Less an introduction, then, Monster nevertheless further establishes the New Orleans-born actor as one of the most exciting actors of his generation.
Ahead of the movie’s release on Netflix this May, Harrison Jr. spoke with Rotten Tomatoes about his Five Favorite Films. Despite coming up with them on the spot, his collection of women-led stories feel like a cohesive canon that reveals what thrills the young actor the most, namely the chance to watch performers at the top of their game expertly bringing to life complicated characters caught between who they are and who they wished they could be.
We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)
I just love the visuals. I think Tilda [Swinton]’s performance is so sick. It’s insane. The choices she makes are so great. There’s something about seeing her internalize her situation and her relationship with her son, and kind of take the brunt of her not knowing how to love a child the way she thought she would, that motherly instinct she thought she had not kicking in, and how that affected the child. It also plays into my interest in parent-child dynamics. I feel like in every movie I’m always interested in, like, who are my parents? And how did they either win with me, or really mess up? And how has that affected how I behave in return? But really, it’s just Tilda’s performance – and, you know, Ezra [Miller] is also amazing, John C. Reilly is amazing, the little girl’s amazing, and the visuals are sick and dope, so, yeah.
American Hustle (2013)
First of all, I love Amy Adams in this movie. I love the whole switching up the two personalities thing. Like, I love that everyone’s playing a part. You could tell there’s just a lot of improv and a lot of on-the-fly realizations. They feel so rough and so raw and so alive. That was exciting to me. I love the line where she goes, “The key to people is what they believe and what they want to believe, and I want to believe that we were real.” That always stuck with me because I really do kind of carry that to every movie. Like, people really do believe what they want to believe. I always found that fascinating. So yeah, I love the “hustler” aspect of American Hustle.
Blue Jasmine (2013)
I mean, Cate Blanchett! Her performance is unmatched. I really do kind of look at that and go, whoa! What a master class! I also just love the Blanche DuBois of it all. I love, love, love it. I think it’s so good and it’s fun to watch her spiral. I think it’s a master class in a spiral, in watching someone just like deny, deny, deny, deny, deny, deny — and I think we do that so often in life. She just does a really good job of showing it, and trying to smile through it, and also just spilling out and shooting out her privilege. I also think that’s interesting about the performance, just being like, “This is what I am.” But it’s also becoming who you want to become and convincing yourself that you’re that person again, the whole American Hustle of it all.
I don’t know that I have much to say with that movie. I really just love the writing of that film. I just think the way the stories kind of intertwine, and it’s so messy. It’s so messy! I watched it recently with someone and they didn’t really like it, they weren’t vibing with it, and it really upset me, to be honest. I don’t even know if I can really explain why it upset me. I guess this is getting very vulnerable at this point but I, personally, in my life, I truly think I’ve been very messy in my relationships. And I think it’s hard not to be. And I think the movie does a really good job at kind of highlighting how much we don’t know what we want and how we want everything, and just the games we play, and the power games and power dynamics we kind of subscribe to. I don’t know, it’s just exciting. And the performances! Natalie Portman at the strip club! That whole scene. It’s just so good. And Clive! I don’t know, we’d have to sit down and just talk about the movie beat by beat.
That movie I just love. I grew up in music, so I love the music. But I also love the drama. I love the girl group drama. The fact that somebody was over there doing something she wasn’t supposed to, and somebody was in love, and somebody thinks they’re supposed to be a star, and somebody thinks it’s funny. I also love the underdog story. I love the idea of someone having a gift and the business trying to get in the way of the gift. It’s what I learned, too, in this business; like, everybody’s trying to play. Everybody wants something, everybody’s trying to level up in some way, everyone has some dream, and everyone’s gonna leave some legacy behind. And I love the idea of Effie just being like, “What? Like, I know I’m gifted and I just want to sing, period.” That’s it. It’s not that deep. Like, I want to get what I deserve. And I think that’s the thing: this is a story about deserving. And it’s a story about friendship and not allowing the hype of the industry getting the best of you and kind of turning you into something else. Because it’s just not that deep. I think that’s the thing about all of these films, too, is people are going crazy over stupid s–t. And everyone starts to believe the hype and start reading their own press and believe in their own press and start thinking that they’re something that they’re not. And that is not the key to happiness. It is not for any of them.
Manuel Betancourt for Rotten Tomatoes: Hearing you talk about all these movies, it strikes me that you are very fascinated with characters who are straddling the line between what they want to tell other people and the stories they’re telling themselves. That feels like what’s going on with Steve in Monster. Is that what drew you to the part?
Kelvin Harrison Jr.: Yeah, I think, it’s the search for identity. I think that’s the thing about those characters. They’re in a moment where they’re trying to really figure out what they want and, I mean, that’s every movie, that’s everyone in everything — we’re always trying to figure out what we want, what we need, and how do we get it. [Steve]’s 17 and his particular circumstances are: he’s privileged, he’s Black, and he’s curious. And now suddenly everyone’s sitting there trying to tell him who he is, what he can do, and that, because he’s Black, he suddenly is grouped in with a bunch of other guys. And now he’s on trial and it doesn’t really make sense to him. He’s just like, “Dude!” I’m just trying to figure out, like, what sneakers look like. I’m trying to figure out where he got jewelry from, or if he likes that girl, just stupid s–t. And it’s very simple. It isn’t that deep. And now he’s supposed to be really serious and tough to try to convince people of his humanity. He’s not innocent until proven guilty, he’s guilty until proven innocent. And he has to determine that based on somebody else’s standard of humanity.
And that’s such a wild bag to fit in. I also found that when I first started working. I was sitting there (and I even find myself in this trap now) with people telling me who I am and why I need to be a certain way and what people will accept and what people won’t accept and what people will think is, you know, too crazy: You need to do this part or you can’t do this and you can’t dress this way, you can’t say that, you know? I’m just kind of like, “What? I’m 26. Let me decide that.” I think that was the case when I first got the job. I was exploring that then, and I’m still exploring it now. I think we do that for the rest of our lives.
(Photo by Netflix © 2021)
RT: A film like Monster feels like it’s part of a constellation of projects, alongside Luce, Waves, and Monsters and Men. What are the things you’re looking for in these parts and in the projects?
Harrison: I think it’s something that the films are drawn to me and I’m drawn to them because of the path that I had gone on. One kind of serves the other, in a way. I don’t know if I want to say it’s a typecast thing because I don’t really think it’s like that, to be honest. It’s kind of more like chapters. I’ve always seen my career like that. When I first started, my first job when I got my SAG card was on 12 Years a Slave. And then after that, Roots came. And then, after that, Underground came, and then after that, Birth of a Nation came in. That’s the “Understanding My History” chapter. And then I feel like I got into like this “Black Lives Matter” chapter: Monster happened and then Monsters and Men happened. And then Luce happened, and Waves happened. And I think all of those talk about young Black men dealing with the trauma from slavery. The origins of their trauma started then.
And it’s interesting because now, with Godfather of Harlem and BB King [in Baz Luhrmann’s untitled Elvis project], I’ve been dealing with the ’60s now, the Civil Rights era. And, I think, you know, it’s unpacking what blackness means for me and for everyone in this moment as we really start to pull back the curtain and go, let’s take a look at the systems. Let’s take a look at that because we’re not standing for it anymore.
So I guess the movies have been an examination, finding the nuance that these directors and writers and performers are all trying to unpack based on the knowledge they’ve attained over their time on Earth. And if that’s what I end up doing for the rest of my career, that’s cool. That stuff means something to me, you know? It means something from me.
Monster is available on Netflix from May 7, 2021.
Thumbnail image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images, Francois Duhamel/©Columbia Pictures, ©DreamWorks, ©Columbia, ©Sony Pictures Classics, ©Oscilloscope Pictures
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We probably could distinguish between two types of badges: badges that certify skills and achievement through a recognized technology and badges that provide testimony for anything. Both can have extra functionality, such as enhancing extrinsic motivation or proving feedback on learning progress.
- gamification (gamification usually does include batches)
- 'Badges' Earned Online Pose Challenge to Traditional College Diplomas
- Learning analytics
- Learner assessment
In education, batches usually are meant to provide recognition for a skill that has be learnt in some place. Such badges include links that provide extra information about the skill that is recognized, information about the entity that issues the badge, and the rules for getting the badge. I.e. a badge can be traced back to the institution that issued the badge and it should precisely tell what it is meant for. Educational badges have an issuer (institution that testifies), the earner (learner) and a displayer (site that displays a badge).
According to the Mozilla Badges FAQ:
- A badge is a digital representation of a skill, learning achievement or experience.
- Badges can represent competencies and involvements recognized in online or offline life.
- Each badge is associated with an image and some metadata. The metadata provides information about what the badge represents and the evidence used to support it.
- Earners can display their badges online and can share badge information through social networks.
“'badge' is a symbol or indicator of an accomplishment, skill, quality or interest. From the Boy and Girl Scouts, to PADI diving instruction, to the more recently popular geo-location game, Foursquare, badges have been successfully used to set goals, motivate behaviors, represent achievements and communicate success in many contexts. A “digital badge” is an online record of achievements, tracking the recipient’s communities of interaction that issued the badge and the work completed to get it. Digital badges can support connected learning environments by motivating learning and signaling achievement both within particular communities as well as across communities and institutions.” (Open Badges for Lifelong Learning, retrieved 15:10, 14 March 2012 (CET)).
Sometimes in education, badges are used to "tag" all sorts of elements of a learning environment, e.g. learners, teachers, pedagogy. A batch can represent all sorts of information. For example, it could summarize achievements, opinions, interests, etc. Badges can be physical, graphics within print text, elements of web pages, etc. Web badges can be machine readable, e.g. be designed for information harvesting and digital authentication.
Using in Badges in education could provide many benefits, i.e. the Mozilla FAQ list about 17 different ones. For example, badges can:
- signal achievement to the learner, to peers, to future employers, educational institutions, etc.
- be issued by any organization and therefore capture informal learning (e.g. in work experience, MOOCs, training programs, etc.
- provide a more detailed and/or complete picture of a learner
- define and/or complete an online identity
- favour extrinsic motivation
In a design and evaluation study with teachers as continuous learners, Dyjur and Patti (2017) found: “Although the majority of participants had a positive impression of the badges, finding them to be authentic and innovative, a sizable minority had lukewarm or negative impressions of them, and some viewed their digital badge as less prestigious than a paper certificate. Findings suggest that the badge’s appearance affects its perceived credibility. Participants who indicated that they would use their digital badge identified a wide variety of uses, such as sharing them through social media and printing off a hard copy certificate. Others were uncertain about how they would use their digital badge. Many participants found the badges to be a motivator to continue the program, but not the sole reason to partake in professional learning development.”
“Looking at ODB as pure micro-credentials or credential presentations would limit their potential in education. ODB could also be a valuable personalized learning tool that facilitates goal setting and improves the quality, effectiveness, flexibility, and accessibility of learning.” (Cheng et al., 2018)
Types and levels of badges
Mozilla's original technical definition
The MozillaWiki distinguises among several types of badges. We slightly changed Mozilla's definitions, i.e. regrouped some types into a "Mastery path badges" category
- "Smaller" badges
- can be used for motivation and feedback, tied to smaller behaviors or achievements, e.g. completion of coursework in one technical area
- Larger badges
- can be used for certification purposes. These are endorsed by specific organizations or other authorities, with more rigorous or defined assessments. These types of badges are used in continous training, but also as "add-ons" in formal education.
- Basic or foundational badges
- can provide the core or entry-level framework for acquiring skills.
- Mastery path badges
- Intermediate and expert level badges can provide the pathways and milestones to guide learners through to mastery.
- Lower level badges may be required as pre-requisites to unlock higher level badges, much as we have seen in various gaming environments.
- These requirements can be made explicit through documented pathways and instructions, providing learners with a roadmap toward mastery. The upcoming Discovery project will facilitate this process to a greater degree.
- Stealth assessment" badges
- This approach can involve particular actions or accomplishments suddenly unlocking higher levels, making learners more aware of their progress and motivating engagement. E.g. In an LMS like [[Moodle], badges can be triggered by completion of achievements in class, or by completion of courses at the site level
- Multiple badges can be aggregated into higher-level "meta badges" that represent more complex literacies or competencies.
- These meta-badges can be created and issued by organizations to target specific sets of skills and to signal general mastery.
- For issuers using BadgeKit, badges can be arranged to culminate in Milestone badges to represent collective achievements.
- Life-long learner badges
- show a continuous growth and mastery within a subject domain where new levels are added via length of commitment, increasing competency or life-time achievement.
Also, according to the same source, badges can represent skills, competencies, qualities, achievements and interests, including:
- "Hard skills" - e.g. completing a course, mastering a specific programming language or math concept.
- "Soft skills" - e.g. critical thinking, communication or collaboration.
- Community aspects - including reputation and status
- New skills - such as digital literacies.
- Specific, granular accomplishments or activities - for example, leaving helpful comments for other learners, logging into an online learning web site for 10 consecutive days, and so on.
- Anything else - badges are open, so their potential to represent varied skills and experiences is unlimited.
According to Cheng et al. (2018), “depending on different goals and contexts, ODBs could play different roles and take on different combinations of add-on functions for different purposes. [...] A single ODB could be as simple as just a symbol to extrinsically motivate actions or serve as a micro-credential to recognize the completion of a certain learning task. It could also be as complex as a self-regulated learning system that fosters the mastery of knowledge and skills.”
Potential Positive Impacts on Goal Effects
Positive reinforcements or extrinsic motivators
Enhance goal commitment and self-efficacy
Recognition of accomplishments.
Digital image + Knowledge/skill specification
Enhance goal commitment and self-efficacy
Detailed formal certificate proving a learner’s qualifications.
Digital image + Knowledge/skill specification + Other metadata + Open standard
Enhance goal commitment and self-efficacy;
Provide summative feedback
Instruction platform and content management system.
Digital image + Knowledge/skill specification + Other metadata + Open standard + Instructional Elements
Enhance goal commitment and self-efficacy;
Provide summative feedback;
Control task complexity;
Facilitate strategy development
Badges for authenticated assessment, achievements and skills
This section describes some of the original foundations of the Mozzila Open Badges project.
“To date the open education movement has focused almost exclusively on the production and sharing of content. Significant opportunities exist to reform or reinvent other, non-content portions of the education ecosystem with the support of open content. One of the areas ripest for innovation is alternative certification of informal learning. Hence, the recent excitement about badges. Badges have incredible potential for providing a viable alternative to the traditional system of credits most universities are tied to by accreditors. It seems to me that there is a critical need for someone to demonstrate that badges are a viable alternative to the traditional accreditation process.” Or Equivalent, by David Wiley, 2011, retrieved 15:10, 14 March 2012 (CET).
The Mozilla foundation white paper on Open Badges for Lifelong Learning (2011) identifies the following areas that badges could support:
(Excerpts from the 1/23/12 version of Open Badges for Lifelong Learning, retrieved 15:10, 14 March 2012 (CET))
An slightly different view is provided in the Open Badges FAQ. Badges can: Signal achievement, Recognize informal learning, Transfer learning across spaces and contexts, Capture more specific skills than traditional degrees, Support greater specialization and innovation, Allow greater diversity, Motivate participation and learning outcomes, Allow multiple pathways to learning, Unlock privileges, Enhance your identity and reputation, Build community and social capital, Capture the learning path and history, Recognize new skills and literacies, and Provide a more complete picture of the learner.
The document also emphasizes that there is information behind the badge, including:
- who issued the badge
- the issue date
- how the badge was earned
- hyperlinks back to artifacts, documents, or testimonials demonstrating the work that lead to earning the badge.
- authentication back to the issuer
Related to authentication and linked extra information is the idea that badges must be issued by a source. The same Open Badges FAQ lists as examples:
- Traditional educational institutions
- Professional bodies (e.g. doctors, engineers, accountants)
- International credential assessment agencies
- Non-formal, community learning organizations (e.g. Adult Basic Education, Literacy, Employment agencies)
- Communities of practice (e.g., open education projects, peer learners, or the individual learners themselves)
- After-school programs and learning networks
- Online courses and open courseware initiatives
- Companies/organizations that employ people
There are privacy and expiration issues that also must be addressed by a badging system. The Mozilla framework (also introduced below) defines a Badge Backpack that “is the core repository for the digital badge data and the management interface on top. Each user will have his/her own Badge Backpack, accessible only to him/her, where s/he can view all her badges, set privacy controls, create groups and share them.”
Badges are not just a technology that represents a merge between boy scout/army badges and web 2.0 strategies like gamification. Some stakeholders also defend new pedagogies and new ways of thinking about continous education. E.g. the Mozilla Mozilla foundation's proposal is aligned with the connected learning initiative.
Badges for describing one's skills, possessions, beliefs, etc.
Badges can be used for various kinds of inventories of productions and skills. Typically, these are found in various social networks.
For example, on the Thingiverse social sharing web site (digital designs for real, physical objects), users can in their profile define what kind of tools they own and therefore also implicitly define what they can build.
Social networking services like Facebook do provide badges that you can use on other websites, e.g. the "I like" button. Linkedin allows users in their profile to define a list of skills and expertises. Below is a rather randomly created list for the main author of this entry:
These examples show inventories that some may not qualify as lists of batches since they were created and authorized by the user. However, they do offer the same kind of functionality, i.e. visually tag a person with links that point directly or indirectly to skills.
McCrea's Pedagogy badges
(retrieved March 14, 2012)
The initial proposal (to be refined) was made through a video of which we should a screen capture below. To the right is the initial sketch of a palette allowing to describe a pedagogy and to the left, an example activity tagged with some of these badges.
I like the idea of creating a simple palette of icons for describing pedagogical scenarios, i.e. some compromise between over-simplistic big categories and complex learning taxonomies à la DialogPlus. Of course, this idea must be tested first (1) with respect to its expressiveness, (2) whether normal teachers can use it and (3) and whether others could read the icons. After usability is ok, it's in the open whether it could be adopted or not. - Daniel K. Schneider 15:10, 14 March 2012 (CET)
Technical aspects of Mozilla OpenBadges
Mozilla OpenBadges set the standard (by 2013/2014).
(MozillaWiki, retrieved April 23, 2014)
The Mozilla OpenBadges project proposes the following architecture: “Any Badge Issuer (for example, an after-school program, free online course, or vocational institute) can award Badges to learners like you. Learners/users can then collect and manage their badges in a Badge Backpack. This makes it easy to display your skills and achievements across a range of different Display Sites -- from your personal resume or web site, to social networking profiles, to employment sites.”, retrieved 18:52, 14 March 2012 (CET).
An OpenBadge includes (roughly) the following information. For details, see the Assertion specification:
The Specification as of April 2014, includes several parts:
- The Assertion defines the main specification for the badge data, i.e. how badges are made and verified. There exist two variants: signed and hosted badges, but their content is the same and includes six categories of about 30 fields.
- The Baking is the process of embedding a badge assertion into an image (a PNG or an SVG) so that where ever that image goes, the assertion data goes with it and the badge can be independently verified.
- The Backpack defines a web site/application that can take in & export badges. As of April 2014, this specification does not yet exist.
Software for Endusers
- Some LMS, e.g. Moodle (> 2.5) provide openBadges support
- Mozilla Backpack provides a virtual place where you can store badges.
Software for developers
Mozilla provides several foundational tools to make the badging process easy. The source code and the technical specifications are available from several places, for example.
- Read OpenBadges Community's Design tips.
Visually, Badges first appear as icons. These icons are also buttons, i.e. display further information when the user clicks on them. Depending on the context of use, there are some visual rules with respect to size.
It seems that there are no standards for the visual design. However, at some point we might see some informal consensus. For now, we believe that a bade should include:
- Text that summarizes the skill, experience, achievement
- The name (or maybe logo) of the issuer
- Some graphic that makes a badge part of a series
Typical web badge sizes, according to Wikipedia are: 36x13, 80x15, 88x31, 110x32, 120x60, 125x50, 180x60. E.g. the badges used by a Mediawiki to display technology and licenses are 88x31 pixels (see the bottom of this page). The same Wikipedia page also indexed some badge generation tools. See also its Icon and Widget toolkit articles.
However, web badges are not educational badges. We could expect educational badges to adhere to a more common squared format.
- For example, badges.mozilla.org displays badges as 128x128px (scaled in overview pages) or as 256x256px), e.g. Badge: Information Literacy Certificate and same in a category page
- The Mozilla backpack seems to scale badges to 128px or to 64 (depending on the view)
Creating badges in Moodle
Moodle badges (starting with version 2.5) can be exported to the Mozilla Backpack.
Read Moodle for some more information.
- Pedagogy Badges: disrupting how we teach March 5, 2012 by peps mccrea
- Openbadges.org, Mozilla foundation. As of August 2019, their own backpacking service will be discontinued. Users will have to migrate to Badgr.
- MozillaWiki (includes documentation)
Backpacks (place to store badges)
- Mozilla backpack (discontinued, Aug 2019)
As achievement indicator
- Or Equivalent (2011) by David Wiley.
- Response to David Wiley on an education “badge” system by Larry Sanger, September 20, 2011.
- Open Badges for Lifelong Learning (Mozilla white paper) by The Mozilla Foundation and Peer 2 Peer University, in collaboration with The MacArthur Foundation
For qualifying artifacts
Examples in education
- https://badgr.com/ (continuing the Mozilla backpack)
- Digital badges show students' skills along with degree, Purdue University News, Sept 2011.
- Badges For Lifelong Learning Competition (A 2011/2012 competition with 30 entrants)
- Mozilla Open Badges program (discontinued as of Aug 2019).
- Ahn, J., Pellicone, A., & Butler, B. S. (2014). Open badges for education: What are the implications at the intersection of open systems and badging? Research in Learning Technology. 22(1), 1–13.
- Antin, J., & Churchill, E. F. (2011). Badges in social media: A social psychological perspective. Proceedings of CHI 2011 Gamification Workshop. Canada. ACM 978-1-4503-0268-5/11/05.
- Archambault, J. et Chouinard, R. (1996). Vers une gestion éducative de la classe. Québec : Gaëtan Morin.
- Besser, E. D. (2016). Exploring the role of feedback and its impact within a Digital Badge system from multiple perspectives: A case study of preservice teachers (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. (ProQuest No. 10151547).
- Bowen, K., & Thomas, A. (2014). Badges: A common currency for learning. Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning, 46(1), 21–25. https://doi.org/10.1080/00091383.2014.867206
- Cameron, J. (2001). Negative effects of rewards on intrinsic motivation – a limited phenomenon: comment on Deci, Koestner, and Ryan (2001). Review of Educational Research, 71, 29-42.
- Cheng, Z., Watson, S. L., & Newby, T. J. (2018). Goal Setting and Open Digital Badges in Higher Education. TechTrends, 62(2), 190–196. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-018-0249-x
- Chou, C. C., & He, S. J. (2017). The Effectiveness of Digital Badges on Student Online Contributions. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 54(8), 1092–1116. https://doi.org/10.1177/0735633116649374
- Cucchiara, S., Giglio, A., Persico, D., & Raffaghelli, J. E. (2014). Supporting self-regulated learning through digital badges: A case study. New Horizons in Web Based Learning, 133–142. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-13296-9_15
- Devedžić, V., & Jovanović, J. (2015). Developing Open Badges: A comprehensive approach. Educational Technology Research and Development, 63, 603–620. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-015-9388-3
- Dyjur, P., & Lindstrom, G. (2017). Perceptions and Uses of Digital Badges for Professional Learning Development in Higher Education. TechTrends, 61(4), 386–392. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-017-0168-2
- Deci, E.L., Koestner, R. et Ryan, R.M. (2001). Extrinsic rewards and intrinsic motivation in education: reconsidered once again. Review of Educational Research, 71, 1-27.
- Elkordy, A. (2016). Development and Implementation of Digital Badges for Learning Science, Technologly, Engineering and Math (STEM) Practices in Secondary Contexts: A Pedagogical Approach with Empirical Evidence. In D. Ifenthaler, N. Bellin-Mularski, & D. Mah (Eds.), Foundations of digital badges and micro-credentials (pp. 483–508). Springer International.
- Fields, E. (2015). Making visible new learning: professional development with open digital badge pathways. Partnership: The Canadian Journal of Library and Information Practice and Research, 10(1), 1–10.
- Fanfarelli, J., Vie, S., & McDaniel, R. (2015). Understanding digital badges through feedback, reward, and narrative: a multidisciplinary approach to building better badges in social environments. Communication Design Quarterly Review, 3(3), 56–60.
- Finkelstein, J., Knight, E., & Manning, S. (2013). The potential and value of using badges for adult learners. American Institute for Research. https://lincs.ed.gov/publications/pdf/AIR_Digital_Badge_Report_508.pdf
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- Gamrat, C., Zimmerman, H. T., Dudek, J., & Peck, K. (2014). Personalized workplace learning: An exploratory study on digital badging within a teacher professional development program. British Journal of Educational Technology, 45(6), 1136–1148.
- Gibson, D., Ostashewski, N., Flintoff, K., Grant, S., & Knight, E. (2013). Digital badges in education. Education and Information Technologies, 20(2), 403–410.
- Glover, I. (2013). Open badges: A visual method of recognising achievement and increasing learner motivation. Student Engagement and Experience Journal, 2(1). doi: 10.7190/seej.vlil.66
- Kwon, K. H., Halavais, A., & Havener, S. (2015). Tweeting Badges: User Motivations for Displaying Achievement in Publicly Networked Environments. Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking, 18(2), 93–100.
- Lepper, M.R. et Hodell, M. (1989). Intrinsic Motivation in the Classroom. Dans R.E. Ames, et C. Ames (dir.), Research on motivation in education, Goals ans cognition, vol. 3 (p. 73-106). Toronto: Academic Press.
- McDaniel, R., & Fanfarelli, J. (2016). Building better digital badges: Pairing completion logic with psychological factors. Simulation & Gaming, 47(1), 73–102.
- Randall, D. L., Harrison, J. B., & West, R. E. (2013). Giving credit where credit is due: Designing open badges for a technology integration course. TechTrends, 57(6), 88–95. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-013-0706-5
- Rughinis, R. (2013). Talkative objects in need of interpretation. Re-thinking digital badges in education. CHI '13 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems (pp. 2099–2108). https://doi.org/10.1145/2468356.2468729.
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It can be easy for us to rush into the joy and excitement of Christmas without truly living the Advent season. Dr. Sri offers us three simple and essential ways to prayerfully enter into the season of Advent.
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Today, the majority of us deal with a few issues because of the absence of room in our homes. Kitchens are the most impacted regions. To use the entire space, the kitchen producers ought to be counseled. They have started loads of gainful thoughts that can make even your little kitchen seem to be a major one. They are likewise ready to add style and solace to it. They fathom the way of life you lead and plan it as per your need. Prior to talking with a producer, you ought to have a thought regarding the necessities of the individual who does your kitchen works.
kitchen producers focus on saving each and every inch of room and this is the most helpful nature of them. Furthermore, you can find these means a la mode. Various kinds of cupboards have been developed by them so you might have the option to go about your responsibilities without any problem. In a fashioner kitchen, you can likewise find valuable storage room drawers that can keep a wide range of food sources impeccably. There are cabinets in which various utensils can track down modular kitchen in kolkata an agreeable spot. They can be kept there all neat and tidy. One of the one of a kind thoughts from the makers of today is the bureau that can keep the fridges stowed away. It is extremely helpful as you can save space with it and at exactly the same time it has a snazzy allure. Architect kitchens have become exceptionally essential in each house due to its astonishing elements. Aside from this multitude of advantages, you can likewise satisfy your own desire as every one of the plans are adaptable. You are consistently ready to eliminate and add thoughts.
With the developing interest, the quantity of kitchen producers is expanding step by step. You need to think profoundly before you will choose one among them. The individual ought to can comprehend your necessities rapidly and can give it the appearance you have requested. You need to request him for a portfolio from past works with the goal that you might have the option to finish up the effectiveness of him. You ought to focus when the cupboards are being fixed. The entryways of them frequently, make deterrents for cooking. There ought to be sufficient room between the gas stove and the walls. It would be better assuming you recommend to make cupboards on the high walls since it saves the space. Mainly, you ought to have an unmistakable thought regarding the security measures.
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eGov’s open-source platform Digital Infrastructure for Governance, Impact & Transformation (DIGIT) provides reliable citizen services that require effortless collaboration between multiple stakeholders. Leveraging these capabilities, DIGIT Sanitation was created as a digital public infrastructure (DPI) that will address the core problems of the broken chain of custody from waste generation to safe disposal, and the non-availability of verifiable data at multiple levels, thus leading to improved sanitation systems.
The problems of sanitation are systemic, and cannot be solved without the cooperation, and collaboration of all stakeholders with a common shared understanding and a willingness to collaborate and contribute. DIGIT Sanitation started with Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) as our first solution area in sanitation in the Indian state of Odisha. It focuses on providing visibility into the sanitation value chain through real-time data generation. This tech infrastructure has been made freely available for individuals, communities, businesses, and government bodies to co-create innovative solutions in FSM.
The DIGIT FSSM platform was piloted in three ULBs in Dec 2021 and was rolled out across 36 Urban Local Bodies across the Odisha state in Sep 2022. Towards the vision of zero untreated waste in Odisha, the SUJOG Fecal Sludge Management (FSM) platform built on DIGIT was rolled out across 36 Urban Local Bodies in Sep 2022. Now people like Sulochana, a member of the Jeevan Jyoti ALF SHG and a call centre operator, and Laxmipriya Sahu, a Feacal Sludge treatment plant operator, can now easily log in citizen requests for Septic Tank Cleaning.
In partnership with Odisha Water Academy, Bhubaneswar (OWA), and EY, eGov Foundation conducted capacity-building sessions for 33 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) as part of the SUJOG – Faecal Sludge and Septage Management (FSSM) rollout. Master trainers appointed by the OWA ensured all 100 end users undergo thorough hands-on experience on the platform usage. SUJOG – FSSM, leveraging the capabilities built by DIGIT DPG, tries to address the core problems of the broken chain of custody from waste generation to safe disposal, and the non-availability of verifiable data at multiple levels, leading to improved sanitation systems.
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- Easy Access to FSSM Services
- Tracking and Management of FSSM operations
- Compliance and Monitoring through One View Dashboard
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Pupils should be well ready for pressing essays by using a well-crafted research and writing approach. If they can’t find a better way to accomplish their objective of getting a newspaper then they need to write the article as though it were in their to-do list.
Students who intend to do urgent essays should plan out each section before start. They should know where they will start writing the article, how much time it will take, and whether they’ll only submit a couple of copies. This is time management is very important in essay writing and formatting.
Composing urgent essays should have the ability to handle a writer’s attention period. It needs to be able to strike a chord having a reader while at the same time making sure that there is sufficient content to give the desired effect. The other problem which should be addressed is an article that’s too long and is not organized. So as to do this, students ought to be happy to stop and start several times during the composing process.
For students who wish to compose essays, a well-written essay will not just give a fantastic grade but are also regarded as an astonishing piece of writing. An effective essay should be in a position to stand out on its own whilst providing important information for your reader. So as to avoid cliches and avoid coming across too insistent, pupils should think about preparing a mini-essay, or a more compact version of the entire newspaper which they are writing. This will be the perfect way to avoid filler words and avoid the dreaded article essay syndrome.
There are a lot of writing tips that students may follow when writing an essay for any given subject, but perhaps the main tip for a pupil’s job is how to balance all of the information. Most students will have to use a spell checker along with a grammar checker to look at their work. To avoid problems in composing, it is advised that students set aside time to do some composing themselves.
Students who have a composition written should maintain a well-edited outline and then spare the draft of the previous article until the last possible moment. That is because sometimes a student will complete an essay and recognize that they did not put sufficient effort to the endeavor. If this occurs to a student, they can always have a different this very page draft done so that they can focus on completing the newspaper at the specific same manner.
When many pupils are searching for a remedy to alleviate the strain and struggle of writing essays, they have to realize that there is no instant gratification. In fact, the stress and effort put into writing a composition may prove to be a very valuable lesson for the student. While students may occasionally have the ability to acquire immediate satisfaction by buying immediate gratification products such as instant exams, the job of composing an essay should not be dismissed.
Urgent essays must be written correctly researched, researched, and coordinated to make them successful. With the ideal writing process and article format, the students will be able to learn about themselves and discover what they love to do best. Whatever the purpose, there’s always an urgent essay awaiting pupils to write and contribute to the planet.
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Retirement Accounts-Some Obvious Benefits and Not So Obvious Pitfalls
Retirement accounts come in various shapes and sizes. You have your IRAs, Roth IRAs, SIMPLE plans, 401(k) plans and pension plans. Retirement money also takes shape in the form of annuities. Each way is a great way to set aside a nest egg for retirement, saving taxes simultaneously.
Imagine putting money into your pocket while putting money away to fill your pocket later. For example, if you are in the 25 percent tax bracket, a $1,000 retirement contribution will put $250 into your pocket today. It’s a win-win!
Many of us are enrolled in employer-sponsored retirement plans, the most popular of which is the 401(k) plan. Very often, employers will match a portion of what you contribute. This is a great opportunity for additional, tax-deferred compensation. If you are a 401(k) participant, investing up to your company’s match is a no-brainer. And beyond the matching portion, it may make sense to maximize your contribution ($19,000 annually and even more if you’re over age 50). Or, depending on your income, it may make more sense to do something different. We would be more than happy to review your 401(k) and other retirement options with you.
Of course, as with any benefit, there are always caveats and pitfalls. One of those is the ever-popular 401(k) loan. Many 401(k) plans have a provision where you can borrow some of your own money. The interest rate is tied into the prime lending rate, so it’s less than average credit card interest rates. Why not pay interest to yourself? Here’s the problem. 401(k) loans are repaid via payroll deduction. In today’s economy, it’s not unusual for us to find ourselves changing jobs or careers fairly frequently. Once you’re no longer being paid by a particular employer, the only way to re-pay your 401(k) loan is with a lump sum. More likely than not, we won’t be able to do this, as we borrowed the money in the first place because we didn’t have available cash for something. And if you don’t re-pay your 401(k) loan within a certain period of time after you’ve left the job, it will default. This means that the remaining loan balance becomes taxable income to you. And of course, when you take out a 401(k) loan, they don’t necessarily tell you that, or as an employee/401(k) loan consumer, you don’t necessarily think about it or read it in the fine print.
Speaking of job changes, what happens to your 401(k) plan when you change jobs? It’s your money – you take it with you. A direct rollover is the easiest, and safest thing to do you can move your 401(k) plan to a new employer, or you can put it in an IRA, and invest it where and how you choose. If you move the money from one custodian to another (in other words, if it goes from your former employer directly to an IRA account someplace else), there’s no chance that you’ll have a tax consequence. However, if your former employer issues you a check, you have 60 days (and no more than 60 days) to establish a rollover IRA account. If you don’t follow the 60-day rule, the entire amount will be considered taxable income. That could be quite costly, considering how much money you may have parked in your 401(k) plan.
Sometimes we find it necessary to cash out our 401(k) plans. Financially, this is usually the worst possible choice. If you cash out, the entire balance becomes taxable. If you are under 59-1/2 years old, you are subject to a 10 percent penalty tax on top of the income tax. So if you’re in the 25 percent tax bracket, you will incur a 35 percent tax on your 401(k) plan. If you had $20,000 in your account, at cash out it would be worth a mere $13,000. That’s without any fluctuation it’s purely federal tax (and your resident state gets its share as well). So, which is worse, a credit card at 19 percent interest, or income tax approaching 40 percent? The IRS does require 20 percent federal tax withholding when you cash out a 401(k) plan or IRA. Very often, when clients show us 1099 forms at tax time, they tell us that they’ve already paid the tax on this. Wrong. They’ve already paid some of the tax on the withdrawal. Unless you project the tax implication before withdrawal, you have no way of knowing whether the 20 percent is sufficient or not.
Finally, make sure you have a handle on where your money is and what type of accounts you have your investments in. It’s a good idea to use a trusted financial adviser, who can help you consolidate your accounts and keep an inventory of what you have. We would be happy to set up a meeting with one of our referral partners who would be glad to evaluate your portfolio.
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“The best reason to start an organization is to make meaning; to create a product or service to make the world a better place.”
Element Media Solutions is a central California agency made up of marketing professionals, local artists, and top-notch creatives.
Abusiness professional looking to increase brand awareness, generate leads, and positively impact revenue.
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Drawing from the Triple Goddess in Irish mythology, this series of workshops will explore and honour the Divine Feminine in all of us over the course of the cyclical year
14 May 2023 : Bealtaine – Macha – Apple/ Oak
5 November 2023 : Oíche Shamna – Cailleach – Yew
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Cost: £60 pp
(6 participants minimum, 12 participants maximum)
Facilitators: Siuban O’Hare, Stephanie Sim, Jemma Weymss
To register for the course, please click here. Please take note of the different closing dates in the form for each session.
The idea for this series of workshops began with a conversation between Siuban O’Hare and Stephanie Sim around tree journeys, the Goddess, mythic time and consciousness.
Over the course of the year, frequented the hills of Craigantlet and forests of North Down, to explore putting together something which would draw on the wealth of Irish mythology to enable participants to develop their connection with the unseen consciousness. A consciousness which, because it is quiet, almost forgotten and unspoken, has had little currency in our culture and soul life, and flown under our collective radars.
We spoke about the importance of thresholds and the Divine Feminine, her beauty and sublimity as Maiden, Mother and Crone, and wondered how we could work with her blessings and bounty through a mythic narrative which would simultaneously strengthen the Sacred Feminine presence in our lives as well as root it in nature, the land making the experience an earthy, practical one.
Jemma Weymss then joined the conversation and over several sessions we discussed the phases of womanhood, as well as the importance of the feminine consciousness in the lives of not just the women we knew, or the women we were, but men who were part of the picture.
The topics were wide ranging and covered everything: from the experience of girlhood, periods to the blossoming potential and perils of teenagehood, the triumphs and challenges faced by young women, mothers, and single women, as well as society’s impoverished and debilitating attitudes to the riches of the menopause and elderhood. We covered what wisdoms the ancient myths held for us as we reconnected with a renewed spiritual consciousness in the 21st century. It spiraled out into social constructs, economic systems, religion, the media, including social media, as well as the historic suppression and abuse of the feminine and how impoverished we were because of this. Yes, it did feel like we were setting the world to rights a bit.
In late June, we began to speak with the Navan Centre. This was very exciting. As the home of the Goddess Macha herself and the ancient spiritual centre of Ireland, the Navan Centre’s unique location would be the perfect place to explore these ideas and renew our connection to the land, through a series of workshops which worked with the Triple Goddess.
The workshop is called Because I Have a Voice – The Heroine’s Journey as we were reclaiming and reframing that forgotten and long abandoned space through story, song, poetry and art. Of great importance as well was reestablishing a connection with the land through blessing as well as working with the trees as a medium for journeying into mythic time.
The three sessions can be attended as stand alone workshops, or as a full set.
The idea is to take the participant on a journey through the threefold incarnation of the Triple Goddess – Maiden, Mother and Crone.
During each workshop we will work with an aspect of the Goddess and very closely with a tree.
This will be done through various media, including sand play, poetry, art, woodland skills, music and storytelling. Each workshop will explore what that aspect of the Goddess means, and how it has informed and continues to inform the participant’s own journey.
Lunch will be held outdoors, as we cook over a campfire, reconnecting with the mood of the season.
At the end of the session, participants will leave with a momento of time spent in mythic space, as well as, hopefully, a deepened understanding and connection of the role the Divine Feminine which they will be able to continue to strengthen independently in their lives.
The workshop will be facilitated by Siuban, Stephanie and Jemma.
Who should attend?
Anyone who is interested in journeying, nature and conservation, mythology, tree lore, creativity, woodland and outdoor activities and skills, exploring their own relationship to the Goddess in all her aspects and forms. You can be brand new to the process or a seasoned practioner yourself. No experience is necessary and depth of experience will be welcomed!
If you are on a threshold yourself – or would like to retrospectively look back at your own experience of those thresholds. We hope to offer a space where all are able to share of their experiences openly and draw from the journey of the Goddess herself to develop a nourishing narrative.
Ages: 16 and above
Gender: Open to anyone who seeks to connect with the Divine Feminine within them. It is important that as a participant you must respect the experiences of everyone else.
Mobility: Allowances can be made for people of varying mobilities. If you have a question about ability, please contact us directly by email.
What to bring
Participants need to bring a Journal and Pen – although loose leaf paper and stationery will also be provided. All food will be provided. All art materials will be provided.
Must be dressed for the weather (outdoor element). Dress comfortably to enable movement during workshop.
Navan Fort (Emain Macha) is an ancient ceremonial monument near Armagh, Northern Ireland. According to tradition it was one of the great royal sites of pre-Christian Gaelic Ireland and the capital of the Ulaidh. It is a large circular hilltop enclosure—marked by a bank and ditch—inside which is a circular mound and the remains of a ring barrow. Archeological investigations show that there were once buildings on the site, including a huge roundhouse-like structure that has been likened to a temple. In a ritual act, this timber structure was filled with stones, deliberately burnt down and then covered with earth to create the mound which stands today. It is believed that Navan was a pagan ceremonial site and was regarded as a sacred space. It features prominently in Irish mythology, especially in the tales of the Ulster Cycle. According to the Oxford Dictionary of Celtic Mythology, “the [Eamhain Mhacha] of myth and legend is a far grander and mysterious place than archeological excavation supports”.
Siuban O Hare
Siuban is a fulltime artist, sculptor and storyteller, who lives and works in Bangor Co,Down. She has exhibited her work with the RUA annual exhibition in the Ulster Museum Belfast, Scuplture in Context National Botanical Gardens Dublin, ForM Sculptural exhibition Walled Gardens Bangor and the Chimera international Gallery Mullingar WestMeath. Siuban is a member of a local writers and storytelling group. Her knowledge also extends into Irish mythology and Folklore, Divine Feminine and Irish Indigenous beliefs and practices.
Before becoming a fulltime artist, for over 25 years, Siuban worked as a Trauma and Systemic Family Therapist. Using art, play, poetry, storytelling and journaling as a form of communication. With children, adolesences and their families, in residential and community settings.
Siuban designed and delivered training and workshops on Trauma and Systemic Family therapy.
Stephanie has had a long standing interest in mythology, especially Goddess mythos. She has delved into shamanism, tree journeys and has facilitated workshops with teenagers – boys and girls – to enable connections with the world around them to assist with sense making.
She currently teaches in a Waldorf school and has also been a Forest School practioner for the past 11 years. She started Elements Forest School in 2020 and is working closely with the Fostering Network to deliver their Wild About Learning Programme.
She has a MA degree in English Studies and holds amongst other certifications, a diploma in Steiner education and has been an accredited Forest School practioner for the past 11 years.
Jemma Wemyss is a Play and Creative Arts Therapist and Forest School Leader from Bangor, County Down. She specialises in a technique called SandStory which is a creative Therapeutic approach using sand, symbols and storytelling for wellbeing. Jemma became involved with Elements after responding to an opportunity to volunteer. The immersive engagement with nature inspired her to become a permanent member of the team. This series of workshops is a unique opportunity for Jemma to bring together SandStory, creativity and outdoor skills to facilitate a connection with oneself, the stories we hold and the natural world around us.
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I have some really exciting news for you, there are big changes coming with my books. I’ve decided to combine all three books in The Doc Holliday Series into one big book called A Gentleman in Hell, which will be available as an e-book and paperback.
The Doc Holliday Series of e-book novellas are going away. I’m going to keep them up on Amazon and Smashwords until February 29th, 2016 and then they’ll be gone. To celebrate, book 2, and 3 in The Doc Holliday Series are on sale at $1.99 each until the end of February. After that they’ll be gone!
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The construction project of the sea road corniche, Al-Andalus district
Completed Achievement Company.. Projects in the process of being implemented.. The project continues to implement the sea corniche in Al-Andalus district, and the completion rate has reached 90%. The project covers entertainment aspects, sports aspects, and service aspects, all within an aesthetic template. Non-slip marble along the sea track. The project also contains marble seating overlooking a boat harbor and 3 service kiosks distributed along the sea track, in addition to a circular restaurant with an almost complete sea view with a total area of about 1100 square meters.. • As for the second section (the sports part It includes the implementation of a fully fenced beach soccer field with appropriate night lighting, in addition to a rubber track for practicing walking with a length of more than 900 meters and a width of 2.8 square meters. The building includes a storage for boats, a hall for lessons, a meeting room, in addition to a restaurant and bathrooms for the club. Among the external works of the project is the implementation of a night lighting system and a system for irrigating gardens and trees distributed over the entire project, where there are more than 20 olive trees in the eastern part of the project and more than 15 palm trees in the western part of it. The start of work on the project work was at the beginning of mid-March of the year 2023, and the completion rate reached 90% until mid-June of the same year.
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ED Clinic Ottawa Civic Hospital
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ED Health Ottawa Civic Hospital
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ED Clinic Ottawa Civic Hospital
We’re here to make sure your requirements are met with Elev8te Wave Therapy when you’re in need of erectile dysfunction treatment options in Toronto Ontario. The effectiveness of low intensity sound waves when it comes to treating erectile dysfunction is backed up by a large body of research. This kind of treatment is effective for patients no matter your age. When one takes into account the cost of other treatments like pills in the long term, it is also a lot more affordable. During an initial assessment we will go over symptoms and conduct a few tests to determine what your individual requirements are. You can expect a session that is painless and completely comfortable when it comes to the treatment itself. Results between patients vary. However, it may take as few as two sessions to start to notice results. There’s nowhere else you need to turn but Elev8te Men’s Health if you’re in need of truly effective erectile dysfunction cures in Ottawa Civic Hospital.
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Ceramides are a family of lipids that consist of two long chain fatty acids linked to one another by an amide group.
Ceramides are one of the 3 key classes of lipids that form the lamellar membranes coating the external surfaces of the cells of the outermost layer of skin, the stratum corneum. Normally, each of these 3 key lipids is present in equal proportions (‘equimolar’). A deficiency of any one of the 3 key lipids results in a leaky skin barrier.
Ceramides in the stratum corneum derive from 2 sources; 1) the breakdown of a phospholipid called sphingomyelin, which is present in the plasma membrane of cells of the underlying epidermis; and 2) the breakdown of sugar-containing lipids called glycosphingolipids. The generation of ceramides from these precursor lipids takes place in the stratum corneum through the action of the enzymes, sphingomyelinase and beta-glucocerebrosidase, respectively.
The common skin disease, atopic dermatitis or eczema, exhibits a deficiency of ceramides and a poor permeability barrier. A much rarer condition called Type 2 Gaucher disease (due to an inherited, very severe deficiency of the enzyme beta-glucocerebrosidase) results in a barrier defect and a scaling disorder, in other words, a form of ichthyosis.
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If your area has recently been hit by a severe storm, resulting in damage to your roof, it’s essential to understand the roof insurance claim process. Dealing with insurance companies can be daunting, but with the right knowledge and guidance, you can navigate the process smoothly.
In this article, we will walk you through the steps involved in filing a roof insurance claim, understanding estimates, and working with contractors to ensure a successful roof replacement. Whether you have an actual cash value (ACV) or replacement cost value (RCV) policy, this guide will equip you with the necessary information to maximize your insurance claim and restore your roof to its former glory.
Table of Contents
– How Insurance Companies Determine the Estimate
– The Roof Insurance Claim Process
– The Importance of Supplementing Your Insurance Claim
– The Significance of Sharing Insurance Paperwork with Your Contractor
– Know the Scope of Work Required
– Prevent Insurance Fraud
– Establish Trust
– Comply with Insurance Company Recommendations
– Hiring a Roofing Contractor Experienced in Handling Insurance Claims
How Insurance Companies Determine the Estimate
Before diving into the roof insurance claim process, it’s crucial to understand how insurance companies calculate the estimate for your roof replacement. Insurance companies and contractors typically use software called Xactimate to generate estimates. Xactimate takes into account the average pricing of materials in your area, ensuring that the estimate aligns with regional market rates. It’s important to note that material costs can vary from month to month, resulting in estimates that fluctuate based on location.
The Roof Insurance Claim Process
The roof insurance claim process begins with contacting your homeowner’s insurance company to report the storm damage. Provide them with all the necessary information, including the date and details of the storm and any visible damage to your roof. In some cases, your insurance company may require a preliminary inspection by a contractor before sending an adjuster to assess the damage.
Once your claim for storm damage is approved, your insurance company will issue an estimate check based on either the actual cash value (ACV) or the replacement cost value (RCV). Understanding the difference between these two terms is crucial:
- Actual Cash Value (ACV): This represents the depreciated value of your roof. Your insurance company will only reimburse you for the current value of your roof, taking into account its age and wear and tear.
- Replacement Cost Value (RCV): With an RCV policy, your insurance company will cover the full cost of replacing your roof. However, they may initially provide you with a check for the ACV, holding back the amount calculated as recoverable depreciation.
It’s important to note that the recoverable depreciation amount will be paid out by your insurance company once you provide proof of completion of the roof replacement. If you choose not to have the work done, the insurance company is not obligated to pay you for the depreciated portion of the claim.
The Importance of Supplementing Your Insurance Claim
Upon receiving your insurance estimate and initial check, it’s time to engage a local roofing contractor. When choosing a contractor, ensure that they have experience working with insurance claims and are knowledgeable about the supplementing process. Supplementing a claim involves advocating for additional line items that were not initially included in the insurance adjuster’s estimate. This step is crucial because insurance adjusters often overlook necessary items, resulting in insufficient funds to restore your roof to its pre-storm condition.
When selecting a roofing contractor, ask them if they assist in the supplementing process. If they do not offer this service, it is advisable to continue your search for a contractor who does. Supplementing your claim ensures that your roof replacement adheres to local building codes and includes all necessary upgrades and repairs. A competent roofing contractor will work tirelessly to ensure that your insurance company covers all the essential line items, providing you with a comprehensive roof replacement.
The Significance of Sharing Insurance Paperwork with Your Contractor
Once your claim is approved, and you have chosen a reputable roofing contractor, it is crucial to share your insurance paperwork with them. This may seem unusual, but it is a necessary step to ensure a successful roof replacement. Your insurance paperwork contains valuable information that your contractor needs to understand the scope of work approved by your insurance company. Sharing your insurance paperwork allows your contractor to:
Know the Scope of Work Required
By reviewing the insurance company’s paperwork, your contractor becomes aware of the specific line items approved by your insurance adjuster. This knowledge is essential to ensure that the contractor includes all necessary repairs, upgrades, and replacements in their scope of work. It also helps them identify any code requirements mandated by your local building department. Without access to this information, your contractor may overlook crucial elements, resulting in an incomplete or inadequate roof replacement.
Prevent Insurance Fraud
Sharing your insurance paperwork protects you from inadvertently committing insurance fraud. If you have an RCV policy, the insurance company expects you to complete all the work outlined in the claim. The contractor’s scope of work should align with what was approved by the insurance adjuster. Failure to include all the necessary line items in the contractor’s estimate may raise suspicions of fraudulent activity. To avoid any complications, ensure that your contractor’s scope of work matches the approved claim.
Sharing your insurance paperwork with your contractor fosters trust and transparency. It demonstrates that you trust their expertise and value their input in the roof replacement process. Conversely, the contractor gains confidence in working with you, knowing that you are committed to following the insurance company’s guidelines. This mutual trust sets a solid foundation for a successful partnership in restoring your roof.
Comply with Insurance Company Recommendations
Insurance companies often advise homeowners to share their claim paperwork with their chosen contractors. This recommendation reinforces the importance of transparency and collaboration between all parties involved. The insurance company wants to ensure that the contractor understands the approved scope of work and can address any questions or concerns directly with the adjuster. By following this recommendation, you align yourself with your insurance company’s guidelines and facilitate effective communication throughout the roof replacement process.
Hiring a Roofing Contractor Experienced in Handling Insurance Claims
As you embark on the process of hiring a roofing contractor, it is crucial to select one with extensive experience in handling insurance claims. The right contractor will have a deep understanding of the roof insurance claim process and can guide you through each step. They will have established relationships with insurance adjusters, enabling them to effectively communicate and negotiate on your behalf. Additionally, a contractor experienced in insurance claims will be well-versed in supplementing your claim, ensuring that you receive the maximum coverage for your roof replacement.
In conclusion, navigating the roof insurance claim process can be overwhelming, but with the right knowledge and support, you can successfully restore your roof. Understanding how insurance companies determine estimates, supplementing your claim, and sharing insurance paperwork with your contractor are crucial steps in maximizing your insurance coverage. By hiring a roofing contractor experienced in handling insurance claims, you can ensure a smooth and successful roof replacement. Remember, the key to a successful claim is transparency, collaboration, and working with trusted professionals who prioritize your needs.
Elite Exteriors is proud to be insurance claims specialists, and works hard on the homeowners behalf, guiding them through the insurance claims process, and taking the stress out of making a claim. We are happy to answer any insurance questions you may have, and to bring your roof back to its pre-storm condition.
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Diamond Trellis Band Ring
An exquisite 18ct yellow gold ring formed from a band of linen-textured gold, with the addition of gold trellis wire and beads. Along the centre are set ten round brilliant cut diamonds.
- 10 round brilliant cut diamonds (0.15cts in total)
- 18ct yellow gold
- Approximately 6mm/½ inch from top to bottom
Piece code: 27862
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More than 300 community members attended the event hosted by UMB Police and Public Safety and the Community Engagement Center.
Photo: UMB Chief of Police Thomas Leone, center, takes a selfie with National Night Out attendees.
It’s 5 p.m. and the parking lot in the University of Maryland BioPark is already buzzing with activity. University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) police communications operators start dancing to the DJ’s music alongside community members. Nearby, a UMB security officer is carefully applying face paint to a child’s cheek. UMB police officers are handing out hamburgers and hot dogs fresh off the grill to dozens of people.
This is National Night Out. The national campaign promotes positive relationships between police and the communities they serve. At UMB, the event is a partnership between Police and Public Safety and the Community Engagement Center (CEC), with support from the BioPark and dozens of community organizations.
“We get to meet people from our community that we don’t have an opportunity to talk to on a daily basis,” said Thomas Leone, MSL, assistant vice president for public safety and chief of police. “We get to do some fun things together at National Night Out.”
(See video below.)
Leone says he enjoys visiting partner resource tables, including mental health outreach, services for the unhoused population, and more. UMB’s Office of Emergency Management provided Stop the Bleed training while the UMB Office of the Fire Marshal showed community members how to use a fire extinguisher. This year, representatives from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration also attended to provide substance abuse information and resources.
UMB’s National Night Out has grown each year, with more than 300 people attending this year’s event on Aug. 1. The event includes free food, music, games, and prizes, but neighbors say they come for the community.
“National Night Out is when everybody comes out. I love it,” said Dorothy Page, community liaison for the Poppleton neighborhood. Page says UMB Police and Public Safety’s efforts in the community make a difference.
“You want your residents to rest assured that they’re going to be safe and that somebody is looking out for them,” she said. Page, who is known as “Ms. Dotie,” has been a fixture in the community for years. She attends CEC events year-round and encourages other neighbors to do the same.
The Police Athletic/Activities League (PAL) is another partnership between UMB Police and Public Safety and the CEC. Raiven Richardson has been a member of PAL for “four or five” years.
“PAL police make me feel safer and more protected because they’re always there. When you need something, they’ll find out how to get it,” Richardson said. “You get to learn about life skills and how to use them when you get older.”
Richardson says National Night Out is an opportunity to hang out with her PAL mentors outside of the program. Her favorite part of the event is the video game truck.
UMB Police and Public Safety’s Community Outreach and Support Team (COAST) engages with the community year-round through PAL, partnerships with local schools, the comfort K9 program, a collaboration with the University of Maryland School of Social Work, and more. COAST’s work speaks to UMB Police and Public Safety’s role as a progressive, community-oriented police department. National Night Out is just one more way the department engages with the community it serves.
Sarah Porter, interim assistant director of community engagement programs at the CEC, says National Night Out is a time to celebrate with the community. “UMB loves this neighborhood. We want to provide access to opportunities for our community members and give back,” Porter said.
The event is just one small way that UMB gives back. As word spreads each year, the event continues to grow.
Back on the BioPark lot, the smell of fried dough wafts nearby. A neighborhood child licks powdered sugar from her fingers.
“This might be a ‘police-y’ thing to say,” Leone said, “but those donuts are a pretty big hit tonight.”
Save the date for the next National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024.
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The Embodied Facilitator Course
All in-person modules will be conducted near New York City, USA. The exact location will be confirmed later this year.
Applications for EFC US 2021 will open later this year.
Overall, the time commitment for EFC US 2021 will be as follows:
- Attendance of one opening weekend in-person module (in NYC)
- Attendance of two week-long residential modules – one in June and one in August (outside New York City)
- Attendance of one closing weekend in-person module (in NYC)
- Around six hours of coursework per week throughout the rest of the course (this includes practice, webinars, reading and more).
Suitable EFC graduates will also have the option of a second EFC ‘integration year’ for a small fee. This will include further mentoring and reflection. Details will be provided during the course.
See below for further information
Note: For those who wish to deepen their learning, there are optional ‘bolt-on’ training on offer throughout the year in different countries.
- Pre-work – videos, tasks and other preparation
- Core embodied practice (after initial practice experiments) and meditation – approx three hours per week (throughout course)
- Weekly tasks (written and practical, including embodied yoga forms), with peer accountability (module 2 / FEC)
- Core and suggested texts and videos (throughout course)
- Weekly small group calls (throughout course)
- Participation in our online, private group (throughout course)
- Facilitation ‘experiments’ – one hour per week during modules 4-6
- Final video exam (as with all course work, this must be in English)
Note: Most of this work is mandatory and some is recommended. And there will be rest weeks!
We draw from a wide range, but to give you an idea, these include:
- Integral theory – this is the framework of EFC: the ‘I’, ‘we’ and ‘it’ of embodiment
- Four elements typology
- Martial arts (especially aikido)
- Bodywork (eg massage, Feldenkrais, Alexander Technique)
- Body psychotherapy
- Embodied Yoga Principles
- Trauma theory
- Yin and yang polarity (Uzazu influenced)
- Adult development (eg Spiral Dynamics)
- 5 Rhythms and other models of cycles
- Improv and theater
- Body psychotherapy/dance movement therapy
- Eco psychology
- Leadership Embodiment
- Models of effective, embodied teaching and coaching – what differentiates rigorous ‘second generation’ practice from outdated ‘new age’ methods
- Business applications and marketing – how to talk about, sell and make this stuff work in ‘no nonsense’ environments
- Leadership presence – building impact and influence
- Emotional intelligence training
- Stress management / resilience training
- Team building
- Communication skills training
- Culture change / organisational development
- Confidence and assertiveness training
- Activism and social change
- Enhancing teaching of other embodied practices, eg yoga, dance and martial arts
- Personal growth courses
- Human resources management
- Creativity training and the arts
To participate in EFC you must be fully committed. This is not a Micky Mouse course. To summarize, certification as an Embodied Facilitator requires the following:
- Live attendance of opening module (2 days – online)
- Full attendance of two residential modules (14 days total)
- Live attendance of the midpoint webinar and graduation day
- Live attendance of at least four other webinars for each online module
- Watching recordings of any webinars not attended
- Approx 3 hours of documented embodied practice a week, including a chosen core practice
- 1-2 additional hours each week, which includes: small group calls, practical and written work, reading texts and watching videos
- 1 hour per week of hours teaching/coaching practice (modules 4-6)
- Passing a final practical exam (you’ll send us a video)
- Paying course fees in full
You also commit to being teachable. Beginner’s mind is essential to get the most from EFC.
Stay updated on our latest offerings, resources & special offers related to EFC and embodiment.
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Uber Early Bird: $1,000 deposit + $4,500 (until 11/31)
Super Early Bird: $1,000 deposit + $5,200 (until 12/31)
Early Bird: $1,000 deposit + $5,800 (until 2/1)
Regular rate: $1,000 deposit + $6,800
Final bookings must be made by March 14th, 2021.
Your place is confirmed by paying the deposit (after getting through the application and interview stages, and signing the course contract). We find roughly half of those who apply are a good fit for the course.
Please note: There are no refunds on this course. In the event of sickness or family emergency, participants may join relevant modules in the next year’s program to complete the course (at no extra charge).
You will need to consider additional costs, including embodied practice classes, books, travel for the three in-person modules, plus accommodation for module 1. If you camp during modules 3 and 5, you will need to bring camping equipment (although it’s possible you could borrow).
We are happy to discuss payment plan options for the course fees.
We’re committed to supporting the use of embodiment for good in the world, so we offer a reduced rate place to participants in the charity/not-for-profit sector, who would not be able to afford the course otherwise. Note: There is a lot of competition for these places. Contact us for information.
Other Course Information
We provide accommodation and food for the residential modules (3 and 5). We encourage camping, but if this isn’t for you, don’t worry: there are beds! Cooking is also a communal affair, and the food is plentiful, healthy and vegetarian, with options for those on vegan and gluten-free diets.
We do not provide accommodation or meals for module 1 or 7; we do provide drinks and snacks.
We are happy to provide a letter confirming your place for visa requirements. If you need a visa, we strongly recommend you apply as soon as you have accepted a place on EFC, as processing can sometimes take longer than expected.
Health and Diversity
The course content is almost entirely non-athletic. However, during our intensives, days are long. Therefore, a basic level of stamina and fitness is strongly advised. We can and do work with all body types and abilities.
EFC is challenging. As part of the course, we work with stress responses. With this in mind, we ask applicants to let us know about any mental health issues or trauma history, so we can offer the right support. We value diversity and welcome participants from all situations and backgrounds. We will do what we can to support your application and journey through the course.
Our one-day course, ‘Working with the Body for Coaches & Trainers’, is approved by the International Coach Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coach Education Units (click herefor info). We have decided not to apply to have EFC approved by the ICF this year.
The Embodied Facilitator Course is not an ICF Accredited Coach Training Program (ACTP) because we do not train people to become coaches.
Between us, our team has over 200 years of embodiment training and have studied many body practices such as:
- Martial arts including aikido (multiple black belts)
- Feldenkrais, yoga and many other movement practices
- Dance forms including 5 Rhythms, contact improvisation and tango
- Theater and improvisation
- Body psychotherapy
- Meditation, spirituality and mindfulness – numerous forms from many traditions
The breadth and depth of experience on this team is unparalleled.
As organizers of the Embodiment Conference, we work in partnership with many leaders in the field.
Guest Webinar Trainers
Note: We are in the process of confirming guest trainers for 2021, so this list is mainly based on the 2020 EFC UK course. Please check back soon for the complete line-up.
Embodied Leadership Expert
Trauma Educator, Embodiment & Aikido Teacher
Coach, Trainer, & Bodymind Researcher
Meditation, Aikido, & Integral Practice Teacher
Alexander Technique Master Lecturer & Author
Read all the info? Ready for a practical, transformative, broad and guru-free embodiment course that will empower you to work in a range of settings?
If you’ve read the information on this site, but still have questions, you are welcome to message us. If you want to chat, you can book a Skype, Zoom, or phone meeting with Tom, our course manager, here.
When you’re ready, complete the online application form. Afterwards, you will be directed to a page where you can book your course interview.
Upon successfully completing the interview stage, your place will be secured by paying a deposit and signing the training contract.
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Thanks to COVID-19 and the government regulations on sanitation, social distancing, and capacity limits that followed, schedule writing is suddenly on the forefront of every restaurant manager’s mind.
A successful schedule reflects both the market demand and needs of the restaurant staff. But, creating such a schedule requires concessions from every party involved. The extreme fluctuations in demand caused by the pandemic make it difficult for managers to accurately predict workforce needs, thereby making their schedules unpredictable.
Research by Masoud Kamalahmadi of the University of Miami, Qiuping Yu of the Georgia Institute of Technology, and Yong-Pin Zhou of the University of Washington shows that unpredictable scheduling is especially painful for restaurants.
Known as “real-time” or “just-in-time” scheduling, the team analyzed 1.5 million server-customer transactions that took place over nine months in 25 locations of a national casual-dining chain and discovered that unpredictable schedules often increase employee turnover and a 4.4 percent drop in restaurant sales.
One of the causes the team found was that servers who are asked to stay later on their shifts with little-to-no notice show a significant drop in productivity over employees who are allowed to leave on time.
For Kamalhamadi, the research is timely, especially as restaurants are allowed to reopen and expand their capacity. However, the research also points to the benefits offered by flexible scheduling, a practice he says could be a secret to success for restaurants in 2021.
“When managers know there is a productivity loss for real-time scheduling, they will schedule servers with longer notice,” Kamalhamadi said in a statement.
“At this time of reopening, this is an opportunity for employers in the food and beverage industry to rethink their scheduling practices,” he added.
Flexible scheduling is a practice used by restaurant managers to optimize scheduling needs based on customer demand. For example, restaurants that serve a greater lunch volume than dinner volume would allocate more employees to the earlier shifts. The goal is to offset the added labor costs with sales volume.
This technique certainly isn’t new. In fact, many restaurants use it today. However, where many restaurants fall short is being able to accurately analyze their data to predict future sales volume. The market volatility created by COVID-19 has also made this much more difficult.
In turn, flexible scheduling has emerged as a necessary skill for restaurant managers to master. Research by When I Work, a workforce management software company, found a 60 percent increase in flexible scheduling over a nine-week period ending in November 2020.
Emerging technology like artificial intelligence (AI) has dramatically improved the efficacy of flexible scheduling, allowing companies to offer products that guarantee near-perfect scheduling accuracy based on hyper-localized forecasts which factor every single location and company characteristic.
One of the easiest ways to implement flexible scheduling is to add workforce management software that managers can set and manipulate from a mobile device. This allows managers to optimize the restaurant’s schedule based on real-time information.
Flexible scheduling isn’t just a boon for restaurants either. Research by Quinyx, a data analytics firm, shows that businesses in logistics, healthcare, and retail that don’t use flexible scheduling often lost up to 15 percent of their revenue and overspent on labor by up to 25 percent.
To that end, Quinyx developed an AI-driven scheduling software that provides demand forecasting, strategic planning, labor optimization, time and attendance, scheduling, and customer engagement functionalities.
The product was developed after analyzing over 450,000 schedules from companies in various industries. Quinyx discovered that 30 percent of the schedules analyzed showed overstaffing. An additional 16 percent showed understaffing.
“We are proud to bring to the market new product solutions that will help businesses optimize the way they currently manage their desk-less workforce and give them vital tools to be ready and thrive in 2021 and beyond,” Erik Fjellborg, CEO and founder of Quinyx, said in a statement.
Other companies like 7Shifts provide similar scheduling products. 7Shift’s workforce management software allows businesses to automatically publish schedules and revisions to all employees and provides a communication platform for managers to keep in touch with staff. The reporting features also allow managers to see how their scheduling impacts revenue.
To Chad Halvorson, CEO of Where I Work, flexible scheduling allows businesses to meet today’s widely fluctuating market conditions, which would be “nearly impossible using traditional methods.”
“Flexibility, autonomy and employee empowerment are not only competitive advantages, they are also key to survival and revival during these uncertain times,” he wrote in an article for QSR Magazine.
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NOTE: As of December 2020, this website appears to be gone.
By chance, I stumbled on an interesting website called GenDisasters: Events That Touched Our Ancestors’ Lives.
It appears it’s been around a long time since the copyright notice on the screen is current and goes back 15 years.
Connecting our families to the times in which they live isn’t always the easiest task. When one or more of those ancestors just disappear, it’s sometimes impossible to find out what became of them.
In other instances, perhaps one of the ancestors was in the news for a positive reason, like a heroic deed. Unless that lore passed down through the generations, it would be pure luck coming across the details.
GenDisasters is a free website, searchable by disaster, year and location and surname. There is an option to register, so I’m guessing if you want to submit articles or information that you need to be registered to do so.
What kinds of information can you find? Well, I found it because I was looking for a Passaic, New Jersey flood in 1925. I didn’t find that, but here is a sample of what you might find:
Passaic, NJ Orphans Prevent Train Wreck, May 1933
I’m guessing that most of these disasters are from the 19th and 20th century because of the availability of digitized newspapers, but I could be wrong. The list of years spans from 1755-2017.
In the case above, boys living at the Passaic Orphan Asylum were credited as heroes for preventing a bad train wreck. They are named as Jacob Merinizek, 15, John Murdock, 11, Doug Fleming, 15, Rudolph Borsche, 14, Frank Mazzola, 13, and his brother, Michael Mazzola, 11.
I wanted to find out more about them and, to my amazement, Robert A. Waters, who blogs at Kidnapping, Murder and Mayhem, wrote about this very story in 2013. The boys apparently loved baseball and got to meet the “Sultan of Swat” himself, Babe Ruth. Mr. Waters even made contact with John Murdock’s son!
The Paterson Fire Journal blog also posted this story on 18 June 2009, a reprint of the article in Time Magazine published on 4 May 1933.
Orphans might not have had many family stories to share, depending on their age when they lost their parents, but descendants of these six boys sure have a great story to tell.
GenDisasters is a great website to check out, particularly if, like me, your towns of interest don’t yet have digitized newspapers available. I checked for another of my favorite places, Calais, Maine, and learned of a decimating fire there in the summer of 1870.
Calais, Maine Fire in 1870
$1,000,000 in 1870 is the equivalent of about $18,000,000 today. Calais had a lot of rebuilding to do after that fire.
GenDisasters includes links to Canadian provinces, too. Of the stories I’ve read so far, they have painted a picture of daily life in long gone times. This website is definitely worth a visit.
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Arya Ajans produces brand names for all businesses that need a brand that reflects their business correctly and want to get rid of the confusion of finding names.
Corporate or individual, everyone needs a good logo. Tell us about yourself, Arya Ajans will design a logo for you. You can find our references here.
Arya Ajans reinforces all your printed and visual materials with a stylish graphic design with a corporate identity guide that explains the correct use of your logo.
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We make media planning for the promotion needs of your brand, and we follow your advertisements that will reach the consumer by using your budget correctly.
Social Media Consulting
We prepare visual designs for your brand, product or business on social media and provide consultancy services for your social media management according to your choice.
Jingle (Singing Advertisement)
We prepare Jingle works with our professional vocal and studio team, which is a type of advertisement that will highlight your product or your brand.
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Precious "oriental" style box
Precious "oriental" style box in bronze with brown and golden patina, rounded quadrangular shape with drop-down lid, raised gripping element and curved quadripod corner base. Openwork decoration of foliage, rosettes, pine cones and frieze of small gadroons. Signed with the monogram "A P." under the base. Armand Point (Algiers 1856-Paris 1928) Label under the base: F. Barbedienne. (1810-1892).
Dimension: 13 x 11.8 x 11.8 cm
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Higher fines to those illegally fishing in Argentine waters, including around the Malvinas Islands, is directed to discourage poachers, indicated Argentine foreign minister Felipe Solá who also defended the decision to interrupt the exchange of fisheries information on the South Atlantic bio-mass with the United Kingdom and the Falklands.
Solá said that the three bills sent to Congress, the National Advisory Council on Malvinas policies, demarcation of the outer continental shelf border beyond the 200 miles and increasing sanctions for illegal fishing in Argentine waters, contrast with the low intensity sovereignty policy, during the four years of the previous administration of former president Mauricio Macri.
There are many species which interest us, but there is one in particular, squid which circulates freely in the South Atlantic and those volumes which we don't catch, are caught by vessels which pay licenses to the usurpers from Malvinas, argued Solá regarding the illegal fishing fines, which will be implemented once the bill is approved by congress.
Interviewed by A24, Solá also defended the government's decision to interrupt the annual exchange of information with the UK about the evolution of the fisheries bio-mass in the Argentine maritime space, contemplated in the Foradori-Duncan statement signed in 2016 by the Macri administration.
”To protect our rights, we decided to suspend the information exchange (collected in Argentina by the Fisheries National Research and Development Institute, Inidep) and we are no longer going to notify them our squid catches because when we did, we were telling, the usurpers, how many licenses they could award, underlined Solá.
The minister argued that the Foradi-Duncan accord only purpose was to show that Argentina was in good relations with UK, and that is would not interrupt the development of the Islands
And that is why we decided to change the consequences of that accord between deputy minister Foradori and his British peer, Alan Duncan, which was not a roadmap as our predecessors pretend, but rather an accord in which Malvinas and Malvinas discussions were no longer the center piece of the matter.
Former president Macri deployed a Malvinas low intensity policy. What do we mean by low intensity? Dissimulate the Malvinas issue. It was like telling the UK, we're getting on fine, what a pity the Malvinas issue.
Finally Solá said that the government with the new fines' increases for illegal fishing, wants to update the values which date back to 1997.
The lowest fine will be equivalent to 300,000 liters of diesel oil, plus all the value of the catch in the holds, plus the cost of pinpointing and escorting the poacher to the closest port in the cost,
Last but not least Solá said that the integrated Malvinas Advisory Council will help design, address strategies and guarantee medium and long term consensuses .
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Gaza City, MINA – Israeli naval forces fire on Palestinian fishing boats off the coast of Gaza City and the northern besieged Gaza Strip, on Wednesday morning.
A Ma’an reporter said that Israeli war boats simultaneously fire on Palestinian fishermen off the coast of Gaza City and the northern Gaza Strip.
He said “there are no injuries were reported”.
Sources pointed out that Israeli naval forces were fired in the allowed fishing zone for Palestinian Fishermen.
The Israeli army also regularly detains and opens fire on unarmed Palestinian fishermen, shepherds, and farmers along the border areas if they approach the buffer zone, as the authorities have not made clear the precise area of the designated zone.
The actions has destroyed much of the agricultural and fishing sector of the blockaded coastal enclave, which has been under an Israeli air, land, and sea blockade for 10 years. (T/Sj/P2)
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The Faculty of Arts is one of the main faculties in the Mediterranean International University. It consists for the time being of one department, the Department of English Language and Literature, and in the process of opening others in the near future.
The Department of English Language and Literature offers B. A. in English Language and Literature.
The Faculty of Arts offers General required courses for all the academic programs at the university. These courses are:
In addition to the general required courses, the faculty of Arts offers support courses for the different specializations at the university.
The Faculty of Arts at MIU seeks to be a leading academic faculty in the field of arts, and scientific research among local, regional and international universities.
The mission of the Faculty of Arts is to provide advanced academic programs in the humanities and social sciences; graduate intellectual and qualified cadres who are supported by the theoretical and practical knowledge, acquired skills of critical analysis and methods of innovative solutions to humanitarian and social issues in their field of study, and able to compete in the local and regional labor market; contribute to the enrichment of scientific research in the humanities and social sciences; and the exchange of expertise, consultation and partnership with academic and scientific institutions locally, regionally and internationally.
The objectives of the Faculty of Arts programs are to
1. provide opportunities for higher education in the humanities and social sciences to Arabic speakers and others holding high school certificate and its equivalent in order to qualify them academically and professionally in their chosen specialization.
2. offer academic, specialized programs in the field of humanities and social sciences to meet the requirements of the university degrees granted by different departments in the Faculty of Arts.
3. prepare professionals in different fields of humanities and social sciences.
4. equip students with the theoretical and conceptual knowledge and train them on the practical applications in their fields.
5. build the capacity of students’ abilities and train them on critical analysis skills and research methods for innovative solutions to the issues of the humanities and social issues.
6. continue the development of academic programs in all disciplines at all departments of the Faculty and keep abreast of advances in these disciplines.
7. have openness to global developments in the field of scientific research and teaching methods to improve the academic and educational level in various disciplines in the Faculty.
8. encourage academic and scientific research, publishing, and translation in the various disciplines in the Faculty.
9. employ information and communication technology for automating the Faculty of Arts electronically in order to improve education and scientific research methods and to facilitate access to sources of knowledge and exchange of experiences and consultation with the academic and scientific institutions at the local, regional and global level.
10. initiate cultural partnership and cooperation with academic institutions, dealing with the humanities and social sciences at the local, regional and global level.
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Humberto de la Calle was in charge of leading the peace process with the FARC. Despite having been away from public life for a while, his recent spot in the limelight reintroduced him in Colombian public opinion, and he enjoys quite high favorability among those who supported the agreement between the Colombian government and the guerrilla.
It is little secret that Humberto de la Calle is one of those who is planning to throw his hat into the ring for the presidential elections of 2018. Journalist Vicky Davila of W Radio assures that De la Calle will be in the electoral mix, but will not do it with the endorsement of his party, the Colombian Liberal Party, but rather as an independent.
- Read More: Colombians Increasingly Pessimistic About Government, FARC Deal, Political Class
- Read More: Colombia: Ex Vice-President Vargas and Ex-Mayor Petro Lead Presidential Field
The journalist says that Humberto de la Calle will be ending his contract with the government on March 30, and that at that time he will be free to seek the presidency, a fact that was partially confirmed by his communications team, which said that his contract was ending soon, but that did not necessarily mean that it would signal the start of a presidential campaign.
Dávila clarified that Humberto de la Calle would not be running for president from his departure, but said that his sources confirmed that at some point will aspire to the country’s top political office, a fact that he himself has denied in interviews in the past. However, his presidential ambitions have been widely discussed in the Colombian media.
Humberto de la Calle was vice president of the republic during the Government of Ernesto Samper, minister of government during the tenure of Cesar Gaviria, National Registrar of Colombia during the government of Belisario Betancur, and head of the negotiating team of the Colombian Government under the leadership of President Juan Manuel Santos.
A recent public opinion poll places former vice president German Vargas Lleras, and former Bogota mayor Gustavo Petro, at the head of the pack.
Source: El Tiempo
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EspañolFormer Uruguayan President Jose Mujica has some interesting ideas about how to settle legal disputes — a quick-draw being one of them.
“There should be a law that would allow people to settle conflicts with a gunshot,” Mujica said recently in a television interview, and lamented that there isn’t a law allowing for duels in his country.
“There are things that can be fixed that way, that could not otherwise be settled,” he said, citing honor as one example.
The former president said there are times when dialogue is useless. Speaking, apparently, is very easy, but he said a gun shot can settle a conflict once and for all.
He said the law should be put into practice when someone challenges your honor.
“When someone touches on your honor, and goes on and on and on, how can you fix it? That’s the only way,” he said. “I can’t handle a sword because I’m an old man, but I could fire a couple of shots at least.”
- Read More: Marijuana Grown in Uruguay Only Enough for 25% of Consumers
- Read More: Uruguayan Minister Rejects Venezuelan Regime’s Accusations, Calls it “Profoundly Authoritarian”
The duels law was approved in Uruguay in 1920 and abolished in 1992 during Luis Alberto Lacalle’s administration.
There were famous duels in the country, such as the one held by former President Jose Batlle with the politician and journalist Washington Beltran in the same year that the practice was legalized. On that occasion, it was Beltran who lost and died. Who knows how Mujica would fare.
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A report released by the United Nations this week proposes using drones or unmanned aerial vehicles in peacekeeping efforts in order to monitor and abate outbreaks of conflict.
The report, released on Monday, 23 February by the Expert Panel on Technology and Innovation (led by peace and security expert Jane Holl Lute), calls for a general upgrade in technological tools used in peacekeeping missions with a particular emphasis on scaling up the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to monitor conflict zones.
The proposed technology would gather satellite images and data that could be used to assist the UN Security Council in decision making as well as help peacekeepers best understand any environment they are entering so as to plan courses of action that minimise the risk of harm to civilians and those taking part in peacekeeping missions.
In 2013, the UN started using unmanned drones in the Democratic Republic of Congo to track the movements of armed rebel forces in the country’s east. The UAVs have helped peacekeepers keep on top of what’s happening in the region with the UN citing an incident last year whereby a UAV detected a ferry accident in Lake Kivu, resulting in boats and helicopters being immediately dispatched and 15 people being rescued.
Monitoring conflict zones from above is nothing new but could significantly help the UN deliver more targeted and immediate responses to crises. The Satellite Sentinel Project, founded by actor George Clooney and activist John Prendergast, uses satellite imagery as an early warning system to deter mass atrocities by focusing world attention on areas where tensions might be hostile. Similar to the UN’s plans, the images provide the basis for developing rapid responses on human rights and human security concerns.
To read the UN report in full, download the PDF here.
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A tympanal organ (or tympanic organ) is a hearing organ in insects, consisting of a membrane (tympanum) stretched across a frame backed by an air sac and associated sensory neurons. Sounds vibrate the membrane, and the vibrations are sensed by a chordotonal organ. Hymenoptera (bees, wasps, ants, etc.) do not have a tympanal organ, but they do have a Johnston's organ.
Tympanal organs occur in just about any part of the insect: the thorax, the base of the wing, the abdomen, the legs, etc., depending on the group of insects. The structures are thought to have evolved independently many times. As a result, their position and structures are often used to help determine the taxonomy of the species. For example, all members of the Geometridae share distinctive paired abdominal tympanal organs that open towards the front side of the first abdominal segment. Within the organ, particular structures vary in shape and are used to indicate shared ancestry of subfamilies. In other families of Lepidoptera having abdominal tympanal organs, the opening may be in a different orientation and the structures differ in shape.
Tympanal organs have evolved in Lepidoptera to allow them to detect the echolocation calls of predatory bats. The range of frequencies that the moth is most sensitive to is usually associated with the frequencies used in echolocation by the sympatric bat community. In the presence of predatory bats, it has been shown that the Lepidoptera species Mythimna unipuncta (true armyworm) stops mating behaviors, such as female calling and male wing flapping. As well, hearing is important for mating behaviors in this species because females increase their flapping frequency around males and males produce a trembling noise in response.
- Yack, Jayne E. (2004-04-15). "The structure and function of auditory chordotonal organs in insects". Microscopy Research and Technique. 63 (6): 315–337. doi:10.1002/jemt.20051. ISSN 1097-0029. PMID 15252876.
- "A Closer Look: Sound Generation and Hearing - Bee Culture". 22 February 2016.
- Strauß, Johannes; Lakes-Harlan, Reinhard (2014). "Evolutionary and Phylogenetic Origins of Tympanal Hearing Organs in Insects". Insect Hearing and Acoustic Communication. pp. 5–26. doi:10.1007/978-3-642-40462-7_2. ISBN 978-3-642-40461-0. Retrieved 2017-11-09.
- Cook, Mark A.; Scoble, Malcolm J. (1992-07-01). "Tympanal organs of geometrid moths: a review of their morphology, function, and systematic importance". Systematic Entomology. 17 (3): 219–232. doi:10.1111/j.1365-3113.1992.tb00334.x. ISSN 1365-3113.
- Hofstede, Hannah M. ter; Goerlitz, Holger R.; Ratcliffe, John M.; Holderied, Marc W.; Surlykke, Annemarie (2013-11-01). "The simple ears of noctuoid moths are tuned to the calls of their sympatric bat community". Journal of Experimental Biology. 216 (21): 3954–3962. doi:10.1242/jeb.093294. ISSN 0022-0949. PMID 23913945.
- Acharya, L. “Predation Risk and Mating Behavior: the Responses of Moths to Bat-like Ultrasound.” Behavioral Ecology, vol. 9, no. 6, 1 Jan. 1998, pp. 552–558., doi:10.1093/beheco/9.6.552.
- Fitzpatrick, Sheila M., and Jeremy N. Mcneil. “Male Scent In Lepidopteran Communication: The Role Of Male Pheromone In Mating Behaviour Of Pseudaletia Unipuncta (Haw.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).” Memoirs of the Entomological Society of Canada, vol. 120, no. S146, 1988, pp. 131–151., doi:10.4039/entm120146131-1.
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The Commercial Bank of Ceylon recently conducted the inaugural Leadership Readiness Forum which was one of many projects planned under the Bank’s Middle Management Development Programme (MMDP).
Titled ‘The New Leadership DNA – Millennial Shift,’the forum that took place at the Bank’s auditorium at Union Place, Colombo 2, included discussions on topics such as the empowerment of future leaders, mentoring leaders to avoid management blind spots, future-proofing individuals, removing toxicity from the organisation’s culture, and staying relevant to the times.Middle managers of the Bank joined these discussions from all parts of the country and from the Bank’s overseas operations too.
MrShakthiRanatunga, the Chief Operating Officer of MAS Holdingsgraced the event as the guest panellist andDr Samantha Rathnayake, Senior Management Consultant and a faculty member of PIM was the special guest at the event.Commercial Bank Managing Director/CEO Mr Sanath Manatunge and the Bank’s Chief Operating Officer, MrS.Prabagar joined the panel discussionsto impart their valuable knowledge to the future leaders of the Bank.
The Middle Management Development Programme launched by the Bank will benefit more than 130 middle managers over a period of two years. The programme was introduced to enhance the competencies of the Bank’s future leaders, develop their potential to assume greater responsibilities, enable emerging leaders to grow and connect across diverse business disciplines, prepare them for future challenges and roles, and equip them with a strategic leadership mindset.
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Alternative and Sustainable Energy Scenarios for Hungary
We do not need nuclear power to secure Hungary's future energy needs. 50% of the total primary energy use, and more than 80% of the produced electricity could be provided by renewable sources, while keeping safety of energy supply. That was the result of the recently published energy modelling research of the German Wuppertal Institut and Energiaklub. Following the GREEN scenario would be not only beneficiary from climate and energy security aspects, but also from economical aspects since it would be cheaper than the recommended scenario of the official energy strategy of Hungary.
The aim of this research, ordered by the Green party from the European Parliament, was to explore the alternatives of the planned new Hungarian nuclear power plant Paks II, to discover the different possible energy opportunities of Hungary, and to see if Paks II would be the best solution.
Through detailed, full analysis of all sectors of the Hungarian energy system, we detected significant energy saving and renewable energy potentials. We outlined, modelled and analysed four different energy scenarios in details.
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On what grounds can be seen that intracranial pressure is increased
Very often, the increase in intracranial pressure is accompanied by severe headache, worse when turning the head, bending, coughing. The pain often increases especially in the morning. Man this is not getting enough sleep, feeling tired, overwhelmed. The pain is localized in a certain place, for example in the temporal or occipital region.
Often such a headache accompanied by nausea and even vomiting.
When increased intracranial pressure is often there is irritability, weakness, fatigue. In some cases, is a sharp decline in blood pressure that can cause lightheadedness as. Often deteriorating hearing, noise in the ears.
The increase in intracranial pressure may indicate emerging disabilities. For example, if deteriorating peripheral vision, the image becomes as if bifurcated.
That intracranial pressure is increased, can testify to such outward signs like swelling of the skin of the face and eyelids, dark circles under the eyes, increased sweating.
Finally, another possible symptom of high blood pressure – pain in the upper neck.
If increased intracranial pressure is minor and happens rarely, it is relatively harmless. With regular and significant increase in risk to the health and intellectual abilities of man, and in the most severe cases, his life. So in this case, it is urgent to seek help from a specialist.
How to treat increased intracranial pressure
Usually the doctor prescribes diuretics. They accelerate the circulation of CSF, thereby preventing its stagnation. When necessary, prescribers, improves blood flow to the brain.
Also helps manual therapy, reducing fluid intake, the orderly routine of the day with a good rest.
If intracranial pressure is increased due to a head injury, or it is accompanied by very severe pain that does not go away even after taking analgesics, you should immediately consult a doctor. In such cases, chances are that you will need surgery. But it is necessary to undergo a thorough examination from a good specialist. To self-medicate is not necessary, it is fraught with serious consequences.
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat was recently in the news announcing a new West End production, so hearing the current touring version was in Cardiff, I was excited to go.
The first Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Tim Rice musical to be performed publicly, the production retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his 11 brothers and the coat of many colours, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018 and remains as enduring as ever.
Jaymi Hensley was outstanding as Joseph, playing him with a vulnerability and sweetness that makes the audience warm to him from the first moment he appears on stage. Once he began singing, he impressed with the quality of his voice.
The show also features a narrator who stays on stage for most of the performance. Trina Hill was likable in the role, managing to be in the centre of some scenes and perfectly blending into the background of others.
A versatile show with so many different elements, Joseph almost the whole cast to have their moment in the spotlight but also feels cohesive as everything comes together in many scenes.
The brothers have the best roles in the show as they can be seen doubling up to play other characters in other scenes. The brothers highlight of the evening came in the song One More Angel in Heaven where the brothers are telling their father that Joseph has been killed by a goat, putting on a pretense of being sad before their father by pulling an endless array of faces.
Filled with favourite songs such as Go, Go, Go Joseph, Any Dream Will Do, Jacob and Sons and Close Every Door To Me, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat delivers smiles all evening.
Don’t miss its run at Wales Millennium Centre which continues until Saturday May 18th.
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Communities that live with the pollution of coal-fired power stations are the big losers from French energy giant Engie shifting $1 billion in dividends out of Australia days before the carbon price took effect in 2012, Environmental Justice Australia said.
Documents from the Paradise Papers investigation show Engie, the owner of Hazelwood and part owner of Loy Yang B, quietly moved the billion dollars offshore days after receiving $117 million from Australian taxpayers as compensation for the introduction of the carbon price.
“When these international power companies take Australian taxpayers’ money – that was supposed to be used to reduce emissions – and send it offshore, it means there is less money available for pollution control, decommissioning and rehabilitation,” said EJA researcher Dr James Whelan.
“The Latrobe Valley community, which lives every day with the burden of toxic coal pollution, would have benefitted greatly if Engie had used its $117 million in carbon price compensation, or its $1 billion windfall profits, to install pollution control equipment to Loy Yang B.
“Loy Yang B’s toxic emissions are among the highest in the country and it does not have the effective emissions controls that are required of power stations in the US and Europe.
“Coal-fired power stations emit more than 30 toxic substances and are Australia’s biggest source of fine particles (PM2.5), sulfur dioxide (SO2) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx).
“These substances cause and contribute to asthma, lung cancer, heart attacks, stroke, respiratory disease, headaches and nausea in nearby communities.
“The profits Engie shifted offshore might have been set aside for the decommissioning and rehabilitation of the Loy Yang B power station.
“The Victorian Government has not established best practice standards for decommissioning and rehabilitation and has not required a bond from the company for the work that will be necessary to manage the toxic site once Loy Yang B stops generating electricity.
“Engie could also have invested in transition planning for Hazelwood and Loy Yang B, to build large renewable energy capacity and create secure employment in the Latrobe Valley.
“Transition planning is being neglected by companies generating energy from coal and by Australian governments.
“This revelation further erodes the coal industry’s social licence. It is increasingly difficult for communities to trust companies to do the right thing.”
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Lookup NU author(s): Professor Gerard Stansby
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Our hypothesis was that the carotid plaques associated with retinal and cerebrovascular symptomatology and asymptomatic presentation may be differ from each other. The aim of this study was to identify the sonographic and histopathologic characteristics of plaques that corresponded to these three clinical manifestations. METHODS: The echo process involved duplex preoperative imaging of 71 plaques (67 patients, 21 plaques were associated with retinal, 25 with cerebrovascular symptoms, and 25 were asymptomatic), which was performed in a longitudinal fashion. Appropriate frames were captured and digitized via S-video signal in a computer and digitized sonograms were normalized by two echo-anatomic reference points: the gray scale median (GSM) of the blood and that of the adventitia. The GSM of the plaques was evaluated to distinguish dark (low-GSM) from bright (high-GSM) plaques. Subsequent to endarterectomy, the plaques were sectioned transversely, and a slice at the level of the largest plaque area was examined for the relative size of necrotic core and presence of calcification and hemorrhage. RESULTS: Retinal symptomatology was associated with a hypoechoic plaque appearance (median GSM: 0), asymptomatic status with a hyperechoic plaque appearance (median GSM: 34), and cerebrovascular symptomatology with an intermediate plaque appearance (median GSM: 16) (P = .001). The histopathologic characteristics did not disclose differences between the three clinical groups. The hypoechoic plaque appearance was associated only with the presence of hemorrhage (median GSM for the hemorrhagic plaques, 6, and for the non-hemorrhagic ones, 20 [P = .04]). The relative necrotic core size and the presence of calcification did not show any echomorphologic predilection. CONCLUSION: Our results showed that distinct echomorphologic characteristics of plaques were associated with retinal and cerebrovascular symptomatology and asymptomatic status. Histopathologically, only the presence of hemorrhage proved to have an echomorphologic predilection.
Author(s): Stansby G; Tegos TJ; Sohail M; Sabetai MM; Robless P; Akbar N; Pare G; Nicolaides AN
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: AJNR - American Journal of Neuroradiology
Print publication date: 01/11/2000
ISSN (print): 0195-6108
ISSN (electronic): 1936-959X
Publisher: American Society of Neuroradiology
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I don’t have as much time now, but I remember when I was younger I loved going on day-long trail rides with my horse. At the end of the day, I would wonder: how far did we go? How far can you travel by horseback in a day?
In this article, I’m going to answer all of your questions about how far a typical horse can travel in a day so you can plan your adventures accordingly!
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How Many Miles Can a Horse Travel in a Day?
The short answer to the question is: it depends! Here are the factors to consider:
- The horse’s pace
- The terrain and footing you’re riding on
- The weather conditions
- Your horse’s fitness and physical ability
- Your ability as a rider
Knowing how far can you travel by horse in a day is essential if you plan on going on a fun trail adventure together, so let’s dive deeper into each of these considerations.
P.S. If you’re planning a long trip and need to get a saddle bag, check out our recommendations here!
The Pace of the Horse’s Travel
Understanding at what pace your horse moves will help in determining the amount of distance you cover and the time it takes to travel a certain distance in one day.
Generally, horses walk at an average speed per mile. A number of factors come into play when you go on a day-long journey with your trusty steed.
How Fast Are Horses?
A horse can go up to four miles per hour when it walks and typically travels somewhere between eight and 12 miles per hour at a trot.
At a canter, a fit horse can speed up anywhere between 12 and 15 miles per hour. At a gallop, they can travel between 25 and 30 miles per hour on average. Of course, a gallop can’t be sustained for very long and it’s unlikely the terrain will allow for a long gallop either.
Let’s Do The Math: On Average, How Long Can You Ride a Horse in a Day?
Typically, a healthy horse will comfortably walk for about eight hours.
By using the data above, that would mean that you could possibly cover about 32 miles. However, not many riders (especially those who aren’t used to riding long distances) can sit in the saddle for eight hours straight without getting very uncomfortable. If I tried to do that these days, I’d be so sore!
If you’re riding a more fit trained horse, it can occasionally trot or canter too, which can reduce the amount of time taken to cover certain mileage.
Existing Terrain and Footing
The estimated time and distance that we have given above is based on a healthy horse’s pace, riding without any form of interruption. But the second thing to consider when deciding how far an average horse will be able to travel is the terrain.
One reason that your horse could slow down or speed up depends on whether or not the riding conditions are favorable.
The terrain you travel on plays an important role in determining the distance you travel in a day. If your horse is not familiar or not comfortable with the terrain, your horse will tend to slow down to ensure safe footing and your travel time will be slower than expected.
When I went riding in Colorado, even though we were riding trained horses that were very comfortable with the steep hills and rocky passages, the horses still had to slow down in order to safely navigate the terrain.
Similarly, when we went for long rides in Arizona, we could canter and gallop across the flat plains, but then when we took trips up to the steep hills, we would travel much slower.
Navigating your horse through grounds that have steep hills means there is more stress on the horse’s limbs and cardiovascular system in comparison to when it travels on even ground.
If the terrain on which you’re traveling is hard and bumpy with lots of rocks, the impact on your horse’s hooves and joints will likely be more pronounced. If this happens, your pace will automatically go down in order to save your horse from any injury.
Additionally, traveling in areas that have sand or deep mud could also be a challenge for your horse.
Your horses’s tendons and ligaments would have to withstand more stress and exert more force to keep you moving.
In determining how far you can ride a horse in a day, you must always consider your riding path. The more stressful the terrain is, the slower your horse’s pace will be.
Always make sure you take weather conditions into consideration when planning your ride, too. If you haven’t ridden in poor weather before, you might not realize the extent to which weather can play a critical part when you are planning horseback rides, especially if you plan to ride the whole day.
Extreme weather can bring discomfort and, in worse cases, severe injuries or illness to your horse if they were to stumble, trip, or get too cold/hot.
Riding under the scorching heat of the sun is likely to affect your travel time, maybe even by a lot. When horses sweat, they tend to lose a large amount of water and electrolytes. That means if a horse gets dehydrated or runs severely low on electrolytes when you are traveling, the horse can suffer from health consequences that could be severe in nature.
Conversely, if your horse is subjected to extremely cold and windy weather without proper protective gear, they may not be eager to move. Cold weather can cause stiffening of muscles. The frozen ground can be stressful on hooves and joints. It can also worsen any underlying or old injuries.
If you do choose to take your horse on long periods of riding in bad weather, you may need to take frequent stops from riding in order to prevent serious injuries. This will in turn affect your potential travel time.
The Overall Fitness of Your Horse
Things like your horse’s breed and age can also affect how far they’re able to travel. Regular training and exercise will keep your horse healthy and fit. But some other factors can affect your horse’s overall fitness are out of your control.
It goes without saying that older horses may have a higher chance of having health issues such as arthritis. Aging horses may not be able to keep up with the speed you expect.
You should also consider any previous or current injuries and how they might affect your horse.
That said, you might be able to offset some fitness concerns by doing a few simple things:
- Ensure that you keep your pace reasonable so your horse does not get tired quickly.
- Make frequent stops to prevent exhaustion.
- Provide necessary riding equipment (this also includes food and water) for your horse to protect them during your journey.
I should also say that especially if you are planning a multi-day ride, it’s a good idea to take your horse to the vet (particularly if you haven’t been in a while). To know how far you can ride, you have to know exactly how fit your horse is. Your vet should be able to provide some insight on that and give you any recommendations or warnings.
Rider’s Fitness & Skill Level
Lastly, to go the distance, you must also make sure you are physically fit and capable as a rider. It’s not just the horse that needs to be skilled… If you’re not able to guide your horse over a puddle they find a little scary, you could be stuck in the same spot for a while!
You should train and exercise to build up your health and fitness. Make sure you are physically fit and well-rested. Having good focus and a clear mind will also help you get through your long journey ahead.
It is not wise for you to go straight to a whole day of horseback riding without trying a few easier trails first. Prior to your long adventure, try to do a few shorter trails. These shorter rides will help you get ready for longer ones.
You might be surprised how quickly you get saddle sore after half a day of riding or so, especially if you’re doing a fair amount of trotting!
Posts on Fitness & Flexibility For Riders You Might Like
For more guides on how to train as a rider, check out these articles:
Posts on How to Improve Your Skill Level
- 10 Tips To Look Like A Pro On Your First Ride
- 10 Western Horseback Riding Tips for Beginners
- How to Move A Horse Forward Under Saddle
- How to Slow Down A Hot Horse
- The Secret Walk-to-Trot Riding Aid
- How to Sit the Trot
- How to Establish Neck Flexion
- How to Collect a Horse
- How to Ride Without Stirrups
- How to Stop a Bolting Horse
- How to Ask for the Canter
- How to Master Jumping While Minimizing Fall Risk
If you enjoyed this post, you might enjoy my FREE Beginner Rider’s EBook! You’ll learn how to keep a consistent pace (whether you’re riding a fast or slow horse), how to make smoothened transitions, how to finally get the flexion and bend you want, The Emergency Brake as well as bonus chapters on making cantering and jumping so much easier!
Conclusion: How Far Can a Typical Horse Travel in a Day?
As you can see, determining the distance of how far your horse can travel in one single day is quite difficult.
There are a lot of factors to consider when determining how far you can travel by horseback in a day. To ensure that you travel as far as possible, make sure you get out on some practice rides to get you and your horse in shape!
There are so many physical and mental health benefits to trail riding, and it can be a great way to get out into nature and see the world. So get out there and enjoy it!
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Proof of Concept grants, worth up to €150,000 each, are open to ERC grant holders who want to explore the commercial or societal potential of their work.
How did you get into this line of work? And why?
When I started working in the area of technology transfer I was increasingly invited to judge business idea competitions. I also worked as a consultant on the submission of grant proposals under the EU's 7th Framework Programmes for Research and Innovation. So for me it was a natural progression to work on evaluating EU grant proposals and a way to transfer the knowledge I had developed.
As for the ERC, eventually, due to my experience in technology transfer, I was called by the ERC Scientific Council to participate in the evaluation of the PoC proposals - where the project aims to move towards the production of a product, service or innovation.
It's always interesting working on PoCs. It's very exciting to see new ideas as to how science can make a difference to our lives. Working as an evaluator of grants that involve technology transfer and are given by an international body also helps with my day job. It is perceived in a positive way by my university, and once a year when all the evaluators meet for a general briefing by the ERC, I get to meet some extremely interesting people.
Does it take a lot of time and effort?
Each proposal has about 8 pages, and can be quite dense so it can take about a day per proposal. On average I get about 12 to 13 each time I am asked to participate.
The most I ever had was 36 proposals to evaluate. But since the expert pool widened, the average number fell greatly. Also, occasionally I have to abstain from reviewing some proposals due to a potential conflict of interest, e.g. I know the applicant personally.
Once the proposals have all been evaluated, I do a cross check to ensure fair marking.
Each PoC project is evaluated by at least 5 evaluators. Each evaluator uses three main criteria: a) Excellence in Innovation potential; b) Impact and; c) Quality and efficiency of the implementation plan.
Each project must achieve a pass mark in each criteria from at least 3 evaluators.
What is your overall aim as an evaluator?
In general I aim to judge the ability of the applicant to develop the project. I need to see that the researcher is serious about the project and details how they envisage its final output will get to market. The researcher doesn’t have to have everything figured out but they do need to indicate that they have thought about the main issues.
I don't judge the scientific potential of the proposal – this is assumed to have been established, as the applicant already has an ERC grant - but its innovation potential.
What do you see as a "good application"?
First I must say that nothing is set in stone, the subject matter of each application can be quite different so there is no "one size fits all" approach – except for the general need to state the problem, the solution proposed and the beneficiaries of the solution. However I do see a number of aspects that tend to recur in successful applications.
These include detailing the economic or social benefits of the project – how the idea will help a specific sector or group of people with a specific problem. Is it faster, is it quicker? Is it more innovative than existing solutions? Other elements include estimating the related financial profit or inherent value, a testing phase, and an exploration of intellectual property right concerns. Lack of a competitive analysis poses a major risk to the success of the project. As does lack of risk analysis!
Market analysis is also essential. Another aspect is market validation. It's obvious to me, and a real positive, when a researcher has already asked for market feedback on his or her proposal - from for example a hospital or institution. It indicates that the researcher is quite serious about their proposal and that there are actual potential users of its output.
A "go to market" roadmap is important – how they are going to get the technology to the market. It might include the initial steps in the project, a business plan and details of ideas or plans concerning licencing, or spin off agreements.
I also think it's important to have a balanced team in place to carry out the PoC project, for example including an expert in commercialisation. The researcher can't rely purely on the research team built up for his or her ERC grant. Ideally the team should have clear structure and an explanation of how it will coordinate.
What applications fill you with dread?
Applications in which it is clear that the researcher has made a breakthrough but they do not know how to apply it are really difficult to evaluate.
Unfortunately some applications seem to be submitted in an effort to get more funding for basic research, i.e. to generate more research data. This is not the purpose of the PoC. We need to know the impact for society in general, not just how it will generate another research paper, employ an additional PHD student or expand on the original project.
If an applicant's proposal initially fails, revised attempts are welcome, but when an applicant submits the exact same proposal a second time, evaluators really don't appreciate it – it just indicates that their feedback on the first attempt was not taken into account.
Sometimes the proposal is written in very standard "proposal" language or text, for example when it is ghost-written by a consulting firm or with the help of a university that generates a lot of proposals. These are not specific to the researcher's proposal and often sacrifice substance for style. Of course the researcher might need some support with business language – terms such as benchmarking, framework etc – but they have to make their application personal.
What differences do you see between the applications from the different domains, if any?
For applications in the ICT domain, I generally like to see that the product is at a prototype stage.
Projects in the medical field often have a very long term horizon and won't get to market in one year. Regulatory approval is often required and can take time. Instead such projects may aim to raise the interest of a pharmaceutical company.
For projects in the Humanities field a common problem is that the researcher does not indicate how he or she will translate the project into something that is sustainable in the medium to long term (instead of for example only having a one off event as a project goal). Materials used for a showcase event could perhaps be transformed into digital content and used for training purposes over a longer period (if applicable in the research domain).
The researcher could for example identify sponsors or organisations already working in their respective field to help pay for a training platform. I would advise the researcher to look in particular to their host institution for advice and support in these areas.
Researchers sometimes subcontract aspects of the PoC project. What are your feelings about that?
There are not that many scientists that are good in commercial application – if they were, they would have gone into the business field! While some professors feel they are so smart that they can do it all, others don't have the time or the motivation – so they subcontract certain aspects of the PoC project.
The amount of subcontracting which is acceptable really depends on the type of proposal. Some items that I have seen successfully subcontracted include IPR strategy, market research and testing/validation.
For more information, and how to apply, visit our Proof of Concept page.
The 2019 application deadlines are: 22 January 2019, 25 April 2019, and 19 September 2019
Maria Oliveira is Director of U.Porto Innovation, and was invited fellow of the Office of Technology Development (OTD) of Boston University. She has more than 15 years’ experience working in technology transfer and innovation management, in Portugal and abroad, and in 2012 she was appointed as the Executive Director of UTEN Portugal, a component of the UT Austin|Portugal Program. She is invited regularly to evaluate Proof of Concept proposals and technology commercialisation plans for the European Commission, The EIT Health and national and international panels for several Universities.
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Sitting in a recliner chair can be incredibly comfortable and provide great back support, but have you ever wondered what happens if my feet hang over the edge?
Not only could this pose potential health risks to your body, but it may also reduce the amount of comfort and support that your recliner chair provides.
To ensure maximum comfort and support from your office setup, understanding how to sit in a recliner chair properly is essential – including knowing when not to let our feet dangle off the end!
In this blog post, we will discuss some of the benefits associated with using recliner chairs and potential health risks linked with letting our feet hang over them.
We’ll also share tips on choosing an ergonomic one for optimum levels of comfort while providing alternatives should you decide against purchasing one.
Potential Health Risks of Hanging Feet Over Recliner Chair
Hanging feet over a recliner chair can lead to potential health risks that should be considered when setting up an ergonomic office.
Poor posture, circulation issues, and back pain or muscle strain are all common problems associated with this type of seating arrangement.
When the feet are hanging off the edge of a recliner chair, it causes the spine to become misaligned and puts pressure on the lower back muscles.
This can cause long-term damage if not corrected quickly. It is important to ensure that your feet are flat on the floor or footrests when sitting in order to maintain proper posture and avoid any long-term damage.
Hanging feet over a recliner chair can also lead to poor circulation due to a lack of support for your legs and ankles.
This can cause numbness, tingling sensations, or even cramping in some cases as blood flow is restricted from reaching certain areas of your body.
To avoid these issues, it is best practice to keep both feet firmly planted on either the floor or footrests while seated in order to promote healthy circulation throughout your body.
Sitting with dangling legs can place extra stress on your lower back muscles, leading to chronic pain or discomfort if not addressed.
This position also does not provide adequate support for the spine, which could lead to further complications such as sciatica if left unchecked.
To reduce tension in these muscles and alleviate any existing discomfort due to improper positioning during extended periods of sitting at work or home office settings alike, it is important to ensure that you have proper lumbar support while seated.
Key Takeaway: Hanging feet over a recliner chair can lead to poor posture, circulation issues, and back pain. To maintain proper ergonomics and avoid any long-term damage, it is important to ensure that your feet are flat on the floor or footrests while seated to promote healthy circulation throughout your body. Additionally, lumbar support should be provided for extended periods of sitting to reduce tension in lower back muscles and alleviate existing discomfort.
Tips for Sitting in a Recliner Chair Properly
When sitting in a recliner chair, it is important to adjust the chair’s height to fit your body type.
This will help ensure that you are comfortable and able to maintain proper posture while seated.
The ideal height for a recliner should be such that when seated, your feet can rest flat on the floor or footrests with your knees at a 90-degree angle.
If you find yourself slouching forward or leaning too far backward in order to reach the footrests, then the chair is likely too low for you and needs adjusting.
Place Your Feet Flat on the Floor or Footrests When Sitting in the Chair.
Placing your feet flat on either the floor or footrests helps support proper posture by distributing weight evenly throughout your lower body and preventing any strain from occurring due to an awkward position.
It also prevents potential health risks associated with hanging feet over a recliner chair, such as poor circulation, back pain, and muscle strain.
To ensure maximum comfort while sitting in a recliner chair, ensure your back is properly supported by its backrest without slouching forward or leaning too far backward.
This will help reduce fatigue caused by having an unsupported spine which could lead to long-term health issues if not addressed quickly.
Additionally, lumbar support options available on some chairs can provide additional comfort during extended periods of time spent seated in one place.
Properly sitting in a recliner chair can help ensure your comfort and reduce the risk of injury.
To get the most out of your office setup, it is important to consider how you sit and adjust accordingly.
Key Takeaway: When sitting in a recliner chair, it is important to adjust the chair’s height so that your feet can rest flat on either the floor or footrests with your knees at a 90-degree angle. This will help ensure proper posture and reduce potential health risks associated with hanging feet over a recliner chair, such as poor circulation, back pain, and muscle strain. Additionally, lumbar support options available on some chairs can provide additional comfort during extended periods of time spent seated in one place.
How to Choose an Ergonomic Recliner Chair for Maximum Comfort and Support?
When choosing an ergonomic recliner chair for maximum comfort and support, it is important to consider size, weight capacity, adjustability features such as armrests, seat height, and lumbar support options available on the chair.
Size should be taken into account when selecting a recliner chair; if you are taller or shorter than average, then look for chairs that can accommodate your body type.
Weight capacity is also important because some chairs may not be able to handle heavier weights.
Adjustability features of the chair are essential in finding one that fits your body perfectly.
Look for adjustable armrests so you can rest your arms comfortably while typing or using a mouse. Seat height should also be adjustable to find the right position for working at a desk or table without straining your neck and back muscles.
Lumbar support options are especially beneficial since they provide extra cushioning around the lower back area, which helps reduce fatigue from sitting in one position all day long.
It is highly recommended to test out different chairs before making a purchase decision in order to ensure that you get the most comfortable fit possible for your home office setup.
Try various models with different levels of padding and adjustability features until you find one that works best for you; taking notes during each trial run can be beneficial.
Following these tips, anyone can easily choose an ergonomic recliner chair that is perfect for their needs.
Choosing the right ergonomic recliner chair is essential for achieving maximum comfort and support while working.
With a little research and testing, you can find the perfect chair to help you stay productive in your home office.
Next, let’s look at common office equipment that will help make your workspace even more comfortable and efficient.
Alternatives to Recliner Chairs for Maximum Comfort and Support
There are a variety of alternatives to recliner chairs that offer maximum comfort and support.
Office Chairs with adjustable armrests, seat height, and lumbar support
Office chairs with adjustable armrests, seat height, and lumbar support features provide the perfect combination of comfort and ergonomics.
These types of office chairs can be adjusted to fit your body type perfectly while providing necessary back support for long periods of time.
Standing Desks with Anti-fatigue mats
Standing desks with anti-fatigue mats are also an excellent alternative to traditional recliner chairs.
Anti-fatigue mats help reduce strain on your feet and legs when standing for extended periods of time by providing cushioning beneath them.
They also promote better posture by encouraging you to stand up straight rather than slouching or leaning forward in your chair.
Balance Ball Chair
Balance ball chairs are an excellent option for those seeking a comfortable and supportive alternative to recliners.
These chairs force users into an active sitting position, which helps strengthen core muscles while promoting good posture.
The balance balls used in these seats come in various sizes, so you can find one that fits your body type best while still providing optimal levels of comfort and support during long work sessions or gaming marathons.
FAQs in Relation to What Happens If My Feet Hang Over My Recliner Chair?
Should your feet hang over on a recliner?
No, your feet should not hang over the edge of a recliner. Doing so can cause poor posture and lead to discomfort or even injury.
It is important to ensure that your feet are firmly planted on the floor when sitting in a recliner.
If you find that your feet do not reach the ground, consider using an adjustable footrest or stool to support them while seated. This will help keep your spine aligned and reduce any strain on your lower back muscles.
Can recliners cause leg problems?
Yes, recliners can cause leg problems if used for extended periods of time.
Sitting in a recliner with your legs elevated can put extra pressure on the back of your knees and ankles, leading to discomfort or even pain.
Additionally, recliners may not provide adequate lumbar support, which could lead to lower back pain over time.
It is important to take regular breaks from sitting in any chair and ensure that you use an ergonomic office setup that properly supports your body.
Why do my feet go numb in my recliner?
Feet going numb in a recliner can be caused by poor posture, inadequate cushioning or incorrect positioning of the feet.
Poor posture can lead to compression of nerves and blood vessels, resulting in numbness. Insufficient cushioning may cause pressure points on the feet that can also lead to numbness.
Lastly, if your feet are not properly positioned when sitting in a recliner, it can cause them to become compressed against the chair’s frame leading to numbness.
To prevent this from happening, make sure you sit with good posture and use an appropriate amount of cushioning for support and ensure your feet are correctly placed on the floor or footrest.
Can recliners cause foot pain?
No, recliners do not typically cause foot pain.
However, it is important to make sure that the recliner you are using is properly adjusted for your body size and type in order to ensure optimal comfort and support.
Additionally, it may be beneficial to use a footrest or cushion if needed while sitting in the recliner.
Taking regular breaks from sitting can also help reduce any potential discomfort associated with prolonged periods of time spent seated in a recliner.
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On March 12, 2019, the European Council and European Commission presented the joint strategic outlook of the European Union on China. This text is based on the main aspects of that official document, focusing on the matter of cybersecurity in the 5G networks. China is recognized as the EU’s second-biggest trading partner, behind only the United States. Hence, the challenges and opportunities presented by the relationship with China must be identified. China is a global player with leading technological power; however, this leads to greater responsibilities for upholding the international order, as well as greater reciprocity, non-discrimination, and openness of its system. It is a cooperative partner, but in some cases also a strong competitor. Thus, the need to find a balance between the political and commercial relationships. In a near future, China will no longer be seen as a developing country.
With regard to competitiveness and leveling the playing field, the document mentions measures to be adopted by the EU regarding the distortive effects of foreign state ownership and state financing of foreign companies on the EU internal market. It also mentions the need to build a strategy related to artificial intelligence to foster investments, with a human-centric and trustworthy approach, a key condition for acceptance of the use of technologies.
Another theme is strengthening the security of critical infrastructure and the technological base. There are concerns regarding the risks to the EU’s security represented by foreign investment in strategic sectors of the European economy through acquisitions of critical assets, technologies and infrastructure, as well as the supply of critical equipment. We highlight the matter of 5G digital infrastructure, used to provide mobile and wireless communication services. 5G has the potential to connect billions of objects and systems, including sensitive information and communication technology systems. Hence, the European Union has several legal instruments, such as the Network and Information Security Directive, the Cybersecurity Act, and the European Electronic Communications Code, for protection against cyberattacks. The EU will support multilateral efforts to promote free and secure data flows based on strong privacy protections for personal data.
On the other hand, the new Regulation for foreign investments will enter into force in April 2019 and fully apply from November 2020 Therefore, the Member States must apply the rules of such Regulation on foreign investment to control the security risks posed by foreign investment in critical assets, technologies and infrastructure. To avoid the distortions resulting from foreign state ownership and state financing of companies, the European Commission must identify such distortions by the end of 2019. Given the potential risks to the security of the digital infrastructure, there must be a strategy for the security of the 5G networks. Thus, the European Commission will issue a recommendation to be followed by the European Council. As for the security threats caused by foreign investments in critical assets, technologies and infrastructure, the Member States must ensure the effective implementation of the Regulation of direct foreign investments.
Artigo publicado no Portal Jurídico Migalhas em 05/04/2019
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The first thing you’re going to need is a device.
Do you want a device that pulls like a cigarette? To replace the smoking sensation. Or do you want a device that gives off more visible vapour ?
There’s no right or wrong answer to this, its personal.
Some people like to pretend they are still smoking and just switch one for the other. If this sounds like you look for a mouth to lung starter kit. These devices are traditionally used with a higher nicotine content liquid as the strength comes from the liquid rather than the device. This isn’t always the case but as a rough guide if you smoke more between 10-20 a day go for a 12mg. Above 20 go for an 18mg, and if your below 10 a day go for a 6mg. This is another personal preference, and may not be exactly right for you, as you go higher in nicotine strength the hit on your throat is harsher. Sometimes it’s better to go for a lower strength and use it more. You know what your more likely to prefer so use the guide above as just that a guide and adjust it to yourself .
Other people like to distance themselves from smoking as part of the giving up process. To these people they have already given up because the way they vape is a different sensation, and therefore a different act to smoking. If this sounds more like what you are looking for, go for a direct to lung starter kit. These devices get the strength from the device itself and around 80% of our customers that use this type of device use a 3mg (if they still use nicotine) again this is just a guide, but it should be enough for you to make your first purchase and go from there.
If once you receive your device something isn’t right, call or contact us and explain why/how its not quite right and our staff will talk you through your options to tailor the experience to what you need. Everything can be tinkered with to get you the right mix, but to get it perfect you need to have a reference point. Use the guide above to get going then feel free to contact us and we can
Get you a spot on result.
The first thing you should do in our opinion is set up the tank(or atomizer). The reason we say this is because after you’ve set them up its best to let them sit for a while before use. That will give you time to get everything else ready. So, if your device uses a replaceable coil follow the tank instructions and dismantle the tank to find where the coils go. You may find the device already has a coil pre-installed, if it does we recommend you quickly unscrew the coil and then re screw it in. Just to make sure it’s right and to familiarise yourself with the coil changing process on a clean unused tank. Once you’ve done that some coils benefit from a few drops of liquid being placed directly on the wicking material before use (check the instructions for your device to see if yours does). Re-assemble the tank and then proceed to filling the tank as per its instructions. Once you’ve done this leave the tank to one side to rest.
Next it’s time to get the battery ready, most devices come pre-charged. If you’ve got a device with removable batteries its time to insert them following the instructions that came with your device.
Most devices have a ”5 clicks on, 5 clicks off” setup but follow your device instructions and turn the device on. Most tanks or coils will have a recommended wattage range printed on the box, or side of the coil. If you have a device that’s adjustable, set the e device to the lower of this range. If you have a non-adjustable device, the manufacture would have supplied a coil that’s suitable for your devices output.
At this point you will have a fully set up tank and device, its time to put them both together. Simply screw your tank onto your device. If you have a none-adjustable device, simply go, d the button while vaping at rating with short draws to help prime the coil. And your all done. If you have an adjustable device, taping the fire button will, on most devices, prompt you to tell the device if it’s a new coil, follow your devices instructions to select yes and then your all good to go again using short draws to begin with the help finalise the priming of the coil… and your all done! Enjoy!
This is a question that’s impossible to answer definitively. It’s the same as how long a piece of string. Or how long will a 20pack of cigarettes last? How long will the gas in a lighter last.
However, we will try and shed some light. For a mouth to lung cigarette style vape, with the correct nicotine level for your smoking needs, roughly about a week. This is based on purely on someone switching smoking to vaping with a nicotine level being matched to how much they smoked and using the device however much is needed. However some people find that they vape more often than they smoked, and so me people do and themselves vaping less. Everyone is different and there is no right or wrong answer, if your concerned your using to much get in touch and we can see where you stack up against our other customers and help find a solution.
Flavour is subjective, first decide, do you want it to taste like a cigarette, and pretend you are still smoking. Or do you want it to taste like something else and distance yourself from smoking ?
If you want it to tast like something else, pick something you normally enjoy consuming, if you like sweets pick something similar, if you like cake pick something from a dessert range and so on..
For strength if you are using a mouth to lung cigarette like feeling device, This isn’t always the case but as a rough guide if you smoke more between 10-20 a day go for a 12mg. Above 20 go for an 18mg, and if your below 10 a day go for a 6mg. This is another personal preference, and may not be exactly right for you, as you go higher in nicotine strength the hit on your throat is harsher. Sometimes it’s better to go for a lower strength and use it more. You know what your more likely to prefer so use the guide above as just that a guide and adjust it to yourself .
If you are using a more powerfull, direct to lung, or sub-ohm device, These devices get the strength from the device itself and around 80% of our customers that use this type of device use a 3mg (if they still use nicotine) again this is just a guide, but it should be enough for you to make your first purchase and go from there.
The length of time your battery will last inbetween charges depends on what size battery you have and how often you use it.
650mAh = 6-8 hours of use (approx.)
900mAh = 9-11 hours of use (approx.)
1100mAh = 12-14 hours of use (approx.)
1300mAh = 15-16 hours of use (approx.)
No- with modern, coil replaceable tanks its not essential to have different tanks for different flavours. We do recommend changing coils between flavours to get the best from each flavour but again this is preferential and not essential
With some flavours such as blackjack or liquorice, its can be harder to expel the flavours when switching, so in this instance you may prefer a separate tank for these flavours, but again its not essential.
Changing your coils regularly will help keep your vaping at its peak performance. You can also wash old flavours out of your tank using warm water, soap wont hurt the device or yourself if its rinsed out thoroughly, but in our opinion isn’t really needed and can leave a soapy taste for a while after. We recommend just rinsing the tank under warm running water.
If your device uses removable batteries, check to make sure the plastic coating or “wrap” is in good conditioon with no rips or tears in it. Should you find rips and tears in the battery wrap either discard and replace them, or look into re wrapping them if you feel comfortable doing so and do some research into battery safety before hand.
NEVER cary loose batteries of any kind in your pocket without a case or protection. Loose change keys and metal filings in pockets can cause short circuits.
Always lock or turn off your device before putting them in pockets or bags. Or while not in use.
When most people think of an electronic cigarette, they think it’s ‘like smoking’. In fact, there is no ‘smoke’ involved, merely water vapour.
The term ‘vaping’ and ‘to vape’ is merely describing the action of using an electronic cigarette. If you enjoy vaping, you might even call yourself a ‘vaper’.
How often do you use it? On average, a coil, lasts 1-3 weeks. However, many people use the same coils for months without a problem.
You’ll know when to change it because it will start to taste a little burnt and/or will stop producing vapour. However the burnt taste normally gets really bad way before the coil stops working so most people replace them when the flavour becomes unpleasant.
Electronic cigarettes do NOT contain tobacco so they are exempt from the Smoking Ban in public places highlighted in the Health Act 2006. Legally e-cigarettes can be smoked anywhere however, it is at the property owners discretion to disallow vaping in their premises. A majority of pub landlords allow vaping inside whereas many restaurants will not allow it.
The use of E cigarettes are prohibited to those under the age of 18 and they should always be kept away from children. Nicotine in its pure form is a poison, and can cause harm. They are not recommended for women who are pregnant or breast feeding. You must verify in the checkout that you are over the age of 18 otherwise you will be unable to complete an order on esmokestore.ie.
Some of our e liquids change colour as they mature. This does not impact their flavour whatsoever.
We try to keep all our website images up to date, but from time to time, the manufacturers packaging may be subject to change. This will not affect the quality of the goods inside.
If your tank is running low on liquid, it may ‘dry burn’ as the coil is not fully saturated. Simply keep your tank topped up with e-liquid to avoid this happening.
If your tank is topped up with e-liquid, you may need to change the coil.
E Liquids contain nicotine(except 0mg), propylene glycol (a water based ingredient found in many health products, medicines, foods and drinks), Vegetable Glycerin, combined with natural and artificial flavourings.
All of our E Liquids are compatible with all popular brands of electronic cigarette.
Almost all liquids are actually a blend of both PG&VG these are the base ingredients in e-liquid and both bring different properties to the final product.
Propylene Glycol (PG) e-liquid is much thinner and produces more of a throat hit than VG – this simulates the feel of smoking more authentically.
However, PG e liquid may cause sensitivity in some users. We would then recommend using the VG e liquids instead.
Vegetable Glycerin (VG) e liquid is a thick, slightly sweet liquid that produces luscious clouds of vapour. VG e liquids deliver less of a throat hit. A minority of users complain about a build-up of phlegm in the throat.
If you are using an e-liquid with 60% VG or lower we would not recommend using a coil below 1.0 ohm resistance as it may leak or it may cause throat irritation. Please contact the support team for any enquiries.
Its not essential to have a spare battery although some customers with busy schedules prefer to have one on charge and one in use so they don’t have to wait for devices to charge.
E-liquid is also known as liquid or juice.
It produces the water vapour.
It comes in a variety of nicotine strengths and flavours and often consists of 4 ingredients
- Nicotine(except 0mg)
- Base liquid (PG – Propylene Glycol), PEG 400 (Polyethylene Glycol) or VG (Glycerine)
The most common base liquid is PG
PG (Propylene Glycol) is often used as a food additive (E1520)
The flavourings in e-liquid are the same as food flavourings, but some have been specially created for vaping.
Try and store your e-liquid out of direct sunlight.
You can even mix two or more flavours together to make some new blends.
E-Liquids contain NO tobacco.
Leaking is easily preventable. Never let the liquid sit above the max fill level(check your devices instructions). In order for the unit to work properly there must be a hole for the vapour to exit.
We strongly advise you NOT to keep your ecigarette in your pocket. Due to their long structure, putting it in your pocket puts undue stress on its joints which can cause an array of issues. If you must keep it in your pocket, remove it when you sit down. Please try not to drop or crush it, as it can cause the unit to become misaligned and the joint between the battery and tank will weaken, shortening its life span.
Usually the next working day if you ordered before 3.30pm, if you want to check on an order contact one of our team.
A quiet crackling sound is normal and if vapour is being produced, there is no need to worry. It is merely the e liquid heating up.
If it’s not producing any vapour your tank may be empty. Replace your coil and fill your tank with e liquid.
If you try to vape without any e liquid, it could burn out your coil which could permanently damage it, making it redundant.
If your battery is running low on charge then this will affect the vapour production.
Using a steady long draw versus a quick sharp draw should produce a better vapour.
It may be locked or switched off Try clicking the button 5 times (quickly). It will flash a few times and will either lock/unlock itself.
Locking your battery will stop it being activated in your bag/pocket which will prevent burning out your coil, using up its charge and wasting your e liquid.
It is important to lock the device every time you are finished with it, especially if you are around children.
This can sometimes happen if the coil has flooded, the tank was overfilled, or if the e-cig has been drawn on too hard.
E liquid will taste bitter so rinse your mouth out with water if this occurs. Use a paper towel to mop up any excess liquid you can see on and around the e-cigarette and make sure it’s as dry as possible before trying to use it again. Please be rest assured that small amounts of e liquid will not have a negative impact on your health.
Electronic cigarettes do NOT contain tobacco so they do not burn in the same was as traditional cigarettes. They do not produce ash, carbon monoxide, benzene or any of the other dangerous by products which result from burning tobacco.
The vaporization process produces no smell or residue. People nearby do not face the passive smoking dangers that are associated with traditional cigarettes.
Scientific research carried out so far has concluded that electronic cigarettes are substantially less harmful than traditional cigarettes. One study has concluded that the risks are equivalent to those of using nicotine patches. Electronic cigarettes are not for the use of those under 18 and they should always be kept away from children. They are not recommended for women who are pregnant or breast feeding.
eSmokeStore is one of the Ireland’s leading suppliers of electronic cigarettes. we only sell premium quality products and genuine spare parts. If you’re worried about their green credentials, then rest assured – their packaging is CHIP-compliant and all their products comply with the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive.
When vaping using sub-ohm coils a substantial amount of vapour is produced compared to using coils above 1.0ohm (Ω) on the same device. Typically sub-ohm vapers take lung hits meaning they inhale straight to their lungs increasing the vapour they can inhale each puff.
Those who vape sub-ohm usually favour e-liquid with a higher percentage of VG (vegetable glycerin) than PG (propylene glycol). The reason for this is that the vegetable glycerin creates larger clouds and denser vapour production. This is because VG has reduced throat hit compared to PG which helps to accommodate for the increased amount of vapour inhaled. Usually those vaping sub-ohm will also use lower nicotine strengths (typically 3mg/ml [0.3%] and under) compare to those vaping above 1.0ohm also because of the additional vapour produced and inhaled each pull.
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The Pink Lemonade Lost Mary BM60 Disposable Vape offers a sweet, zesty vape with the perfect balance. All MTL vapers will be able to enjoy this flavour regardless of usual preference. The prefilled 20mg nic salt is standard in Lost Mary BM600 Disposable Vapes.
The Lost Mary BM600 Disposable Vapes provide an extensive range of wonderful flavours to choose from. Not only are these devices prefilled with a generous content of e-liquid, but they also contain 20mg nic salt for strength – this will ensure your cravings are kept at bay for longer periods of time.
These vape devices are convenient for indoor and on the go vaping. They are lightweight, compact, and disposable. Simply draw to activate and once you’ve got approximately 600 puffs of the wonderful prefilled e-juice, just throw away and grab your next flavour – it’s really that simple.
The 550mAh battery means your Lost Mary BM600 Disposable Vape may last a whole day, depending on your vaping frequency. This battery doesn’t require any charging or replacing as it is pre-charged and built-in.
Prominent Flavour(s): Sweet, Lemon, Grapefruit
- 1 x Lost Mary BM600 Disposable Vape
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- Contains 2ml of E-Liquid
- Size: 66mm x 35mm x 16mm
- Approximately 600 Puffs
- Draw Activated
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ESPaCE 2d Annual Meeting 13 and 14 June 2013 - at TUB in Berlin, Germany
According to the ESPaCE project and the related Consortium Agreement, we have had the second Annual Meeting after two year of activity. This meeting has allowed us to present the results of the different WPs and to discuss the next activities. The first day was dedicated to the presentations concerning WP 1 to 7, the second day, concerning WP 7 to 12. General aspects were discussed the second half of the second day. In particular ESPaCE participation in future ESA missions (JUICE and GAIA). The financial aspect of ESPaCE was also discussed. At the end of the meeting there was an Executive Board meeting.
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Real Salt Lake has advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals defying the odds not once, but twice to get where they are. Here’s what you need to know ahead of their match against Sporting Kansas City on Sunday:
1. RSL took down 3rd place LAFC at Banc of California Stadium on Thursday night. After trailing 2-1 early in the second half, RSL stayed calm and rallied back to win. Damir Kreilach had two goals while Jefferson Savarino’s shot deflected in off Walker Zimmerman for the match winner. Nedum Onuoha and Luke Mulholland got their second starts of the season, pushing regular starters Justen Glad and Sunny to the bench. Onuoha impressed on Thursday night, playing well with his new CB partner Marcelo Silva and earning praise from head coach Mike Petke. Onuoha believes that RSL will be a force in the playoffs.
2. The win advanced RSL to the Western Conference Semifinals to face rivals and 1st seed Sporting Kansas City in a two-leg battle to the Conference Finals. Real Salt Lake won the regular season against Sporting, with a 4-2 win at home and a 1-1 draw away, but as we saw with LAFC, the season record doesn’t matter in the playoffs. RSL’s lineup against LAFC had some surprises, as noted above, and this performance won’t make those lineup decisions any easier for Mike Petke, who said earlier this week that he’s looking for players to go into battle with. RSL is 6-1-5 in the last twelve regular season matches against SKC, who hasn’t won at Rio Tinto in league play since July 2013, and 11-9-8 against Sporting all-time in regular season play. SKC forward Johnny Russell has 1 goal and 3 assists against RSL in 2018 (including Open Cup) and Ike Opara has scored in three consecutive league matches against RSL. But RSL rookie Corey Baird has two goals in two regular-season matches versus SKC this year. Real Salt Lake is 11-2-4 at Rio Tinto in 2018.
3. Sporting Kansas City will be well rested for Sunday’s match, their last match falling on October 28th when they beat LAFC 2-1 to claim 1st place in the west and earn a bye in the knockout round. Seth Sinovic received a red card against LAFC and will be unavailable for this Sunday’s match, but will be available for the second leg at Children’s Mercy Park. Sporting is undefeated in their last five matches at 3-2-0 and 8-6-3 on the road in 2018. Sunday’s match will be the first time these two teams meet in the playoffs since RSL lost the MLS Cup Final to SKC in 2013 at Children’s Mercy Park. Sinovic, Besler, Opara, and Zusi are the remaining members of the 2013 team for SKC, while Plata, Beckerman, Rimando, and Beltran (out injured since Oct. 2017) are the remaining members for RSL. SKC are 2-17-5 away in the playoffs all-time and 0-5-2 in their last seven playoff away games.
The history of this rivalry dates back many years, the first real boiling point coming in pre-season 2011 when punches were thrown in a bench-clearing fight that led to the match being abandoned. 2013 saw a controversial 2-1 win for SKC at Rio Tinto Stadium, those points ultimately deciding the MLS Cup Final host, and RSL fell to SKC in PKs in the 2013 MLS Cup Final at Children’s Mercy Park. Things were stepped up further in 2015 when Benny Feilhaber said RSL is the team he dislikes the most in MLS, a favorite moment of mine in this heated rivalry.
Our coverage of Real Salt Lake vs Sporting Kansas City begins on Sunday, November 4th at 7 PM with Spencer Warne and Tom Hacket, kick-off at 8 PM.
Get your tickets for the match here and DON’T FORGET TO WEAR RED.
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Friday night in LaPlace, two undefeated powerhouses in St. Charles Catholic and Teurlings Catholic battled it out in a Week 3 contest. The two-time defending state champion Comets were able to run away with it in the second half with a 48-20 win over Teurlings.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
St Charles Catholic started with the football early and wasted no time getting down the field, punching it in on a one-yard touchdown run just one minute into the game.
Teurlings Catholic answered with a methodical drive that resulted in a touchdown pass from quarterback Preston Welch to Bradford Cain to tie the game at seven a piece.
The Comets were able to move the ball deep into Rebels’ territory, but a 3rd down stand held St Charles to a field goal and a 10-7 lead with 1:43 left in the first quarter.
2:12 seconds into the second quarter, KJ James powered his way into the end zone from four yards out to give Teurlings the 14-10 lead over St Charles.
Three minutes later, the Comets answered with a 37-yard field goal to cut into the lead at 14:13. Later in the quarter, Jeremiah Wills took off on a 22-yard touchdown run to give St Charles a 19-14 lead, but not before a successful two-point conversion made it 21-14.
With three seconds left in the first half, St Charles Catholic connected on another field goal to make it 24-14 Comets at the break.
Early in the third quarter, St. Charles added yet another field goal to push the lead to 13 points at 27-14 over Teurlings.
In the first play of the fourth quarter, Brady St. Pierre punched it in from one yard out as the Comets led the Rebels 34-14 at this point in the game.
After 24 straight points by the Comets, Teurlings answered with a 25-yard touchdown run by Preston Welch to make it 34-20, but a missed PAT kept it a 14-point game.
St. Charles Catholic extended their lead once again with a one-yard touchdown run to make it 41-20 with four minutes remaining in the contest.
With two minutes remaining, Preston Welch was picked off and it was returned for a touchdown to make it 48-20 as the final score.
BIG NUMBER: 24
The Comets scored 24 straight points to put themselves ahead 34-14 headed into the fourth quarter and it was enough to take down the Rebels Friday night.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Brady St. Pierre
The St. Charles Catholic quarterback was incredible on the night, orchestrating the Comets offense to a big win over the Teurlings Rebels on Friday night.
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[00:00:15] Jon M: Hi, I’m Jon Moscow. Welcome to Ethical Schools. My co-host, Amy Halpern-Laff, will be with us again next week. Our guest today is Stephanie Carnes. Stephanie is a bilingual, trauma-focused social worker with extensive experience working with Central American immigrant students and their families in New York’s Hudson Valley. Her consulting firm is Creating Cultural Competence. We previously interviewed Stephanie in March of 2020. Welcome back, Stephanie.
[00:00:44] Stephanie C: Thank you so much for having me, Jon. I’m so excited to be back with you.
[00:00:48] Jon M: You said that the pandemic is a magnifying glass for the structural inequities of the American education system. What do you mean?
[00:00:56] Stephanie C: We’ve seen study after study and studies that are coming out even now about how the ripple effects of the pandemic across education are really widening that achievement gap that we saw before the pandemic between white students and students of color and, you know, while some of those effects were inadvertent, others could have really easily anticipated and, as a result, mitigated. So I think it’s becoming increasingly hard to deny the fact that our public education system is a tool of systemic racism. It is a tool that maintains a marginalizing racist status quo. The demographics of American public schools have changed a lot over the past 50 years, but the overarching policy mandates that shape those school systems have not. So when we look at demographics, Black American students represent just under 15% of the US population, but Black students make up the majority in 21 out of 22 of our largest school districts in the country. By comparison, white students make up about 46% of the public school population, and that’s a number that’s decreasing pretty rapidly, but the guiding philosophy of public education continues to assume a pretty homogenous population. Latiné students make up the fastest growing population in American public schools, with Central American immigrant children being the fastest growing subset of that population. So again, that population, that demographic, looks very, very different from what was imagined when these policy mandates came out in the 1970s.
[00:02:34] Jon M: How well does the education system serve recent immigrant students from Central America with whom you’ve worked closely?
[00:02:42] Stephanie C: I’ve observed anecdotally in my work as a bilingual trauma therapist who worked in a school and, you know, research is really upholding as well. And I feel like the prototypical doctoral student beginning my sentences with “research has shown that,” but it’s true that when immigrant students land in an American public school, whether they’ve just been released from a shelter program, whether they’ve just crossed the border, whatever their situation, their motivation to succeed academically is really, really high, particularly when compared to other demographic groups of students. Education is often seen as a path to a better future. Education is the conduit to the quote unquote American dream. And I’m using that in very sarcastic air quotes nowadays, but that motivation has been shown to decrease pretty precipitously the longer that students are in public school. And Latiné students have the highest dropout rates and are least likely to go on to college of any subgroup of American students. So, you know, that’s sort of a head scratcher that makes us, or should make us, pause and say what is happening here. And what I think is happening is that we have this huge disconnect between whom schools were designed to serve and whom they’re currently serving, who’s walking through their hallways. whom they’re not serving, I guess I should say. And I want to be very clear here that I’m not pointing fingers at teachers or administrators. This is much bigger than that. This is a full-scale systemic failure.
[00:04:12] Jon M: What are some of the concrete ways that this manifests itself?
[00:04:18] Stephanie C: That’s a great question, Jon. So I think, first and foremost, this is something I’ve really seen in my day-to-day work as a school social worker, but schools are microcosms of broader society, right? And broader American society, if I may, hasn’t really been a bastion of tolerance recently, particularly for students of color or Latiné immigrant students. So when we work from that school as society perspective, why would these students want to come to school, to take risks intellectually, sort of put themselves out there if they didn’t feel safe or welcomed or understood in the first place.
As I continue in my doctoral studies, it also makes me realize that we have to think a bit about the narrative that surround these students in research. So if you do a quick skim of the articles written about educating immigrant or non-native English speakers, and I encourage everyone to do this. When you have a moment, just hop on Google Scholar and take a look at what comes up. The literature is completely negative. It’s completely deficit oriented. And what I mean by that is that these students are almost always conceptualized as problems that education needs to fix. So when you think of certain approaches to English language acquisition, right, certain ways that ENL programs are designed, certain states that have English language only classes that explicitly ban the speaking of native languages for immigrants, there’s almost no consideration given at the research level, at the policy level, or at the day-to-day building level. There’s no consideration given to that incredible cultural wealth and those assets that are unique to immigrant students, that I think ultimately enrich the learning environment for everyone, for the teachers, for the other students, for the staff, for the immigrant students themselves. These are enriching attributes that are just being totally overlooked. There seems to be also an overarching assumption made that the collective immigrant experience, prior to coming to the US, wherever you are is crummy, that all immigrant students are SIFE students. So students with limited or interrupted formal education, or just generally that the quality of education they receive in whatever home country they’re coming from, is lousy, is subpar.
And in some cases that’s certainly true, you know, in some Central American countries, free public education stops at fifth grade, but I’ve also worked with immigrant students who’ve attended really prestigious private schools, who have far higher quality educational backgrounds than an inner city American students. I recall back to my work with a 17-year-old a few years back who earned her certification, and I have to get the terminology right, in social media marketing, from a pre-college program in Guatemala. So, you know, not only is this deficit-laden rhetoric really damaging, obviously, but it’s also sometimes plain wrong and that’s something that needs to be addressed.
While we’re on the theme of assets. I just want to give you an example of some of the unique assets that these students bring to our schools and our communities. So in my consultancy, I’m very lucky in that I get to work with districts that want to better understand so that they can better serve their immigrant populations, their diverse populations, because all districts have diverse populations. When you look below the surface and this district that I’m thinking of right now, It’s a really great proactive district that wants to do right by its immigrant students and happens to have a large and growing population of immigrant students. And this district had this super detailed strategic plan in which it described all of these ideal student characteristics upon graduation.
So this is stuff like resilience, adaptability, flexibility, perseverance, what you would like your ideal high school graduate to possess. And as I was reading this plan, it sort of smacked me between the eyes that there was one group of students in the district that already had this type of social emotional wealth, or these social emotional superpowers, if you will, really, by virtue of their lived experiences and you know, their ethno-cultural backgrounds. And that population was the growing population of Guatemalan immigrants. So again, I just think there needs to be a wholesale reconceptualization around immigrant students and what they mean for public education. Because when we allow ourselves to get sucked into that deficit driven vortex, we completely miss the boat.
You know, you hear a lot about diversity and inclusion. You hear a lot about cultural competence. We need more than cultural competence. We need more than inclusivity. What we need is an actual commitment to, to real honest, critical reflection on these systemic failings.
[00:09:05] Jon M: So what would be some things that, for example, the school district, like you were just describing that wants to do the right thing. What would be some of the things that the district can do that makes students feel safe? That is not looking at students from a deficit orientation? What would you recommend?
[00:09:26] Stephanie C: So, you know, I think districts have to first develop a nuanced understanding of what’s going wrong, because until you understand the scope of the problem, you can’t really start putting solutions into place. So oftentimes we want to fix things. We want to be solutionists. And I think there’s a real need to step back and say, okay, what is the experience of immigrant students right now in school, and what’s really resonated with me and become very obvious from my experiences as a school-based clinician is the phenomenon of identity trauma. So I recently conducted a study about the experiences of school social workers, particularly related to burnout. I wanted to see if my experiences were an anomaly. And one of the questions that I asked about was the prevalence of trauma in school social worker case loads. So, “has trauma increased, decreased or remained the same in students throughout your career?”
And one school social worker responded, and this is a direct quote, “the education system has been a trauma saturated environment for nonwhite students since it started.” And I’ve heard very similar sentiments echoed from students of color, including immigrant students. So the impact of what I’m calling identity trauma, particularly for immigrant kids, immigrant students, is that they want to distance themselves from their cultures and languages and heritage so that they can be accepted by their peers in their new society so that they don’t have to feel othered.
These are the kids that said to me, Miss, please don’t speak Spanish to me in the hallway or, and you know, and this is another direct quote, “I wish I was American because us Guatemalans are so backwards.” And this is really heartbreaking, not just from a humanistic perspective, but because it highlights the ways in which kids, and I think particularly teenagers, internalize the xenophobia, the nativism, the political rhetoric, what they hear in the media, just this sort of toxic maligning of their identities on a regular basis. Teenagers, I think, in particular, are really, really good at scanning their environment and sort of sussing out what people think of them, and then adjusting and calibrating their behavior and their public personas accordingly. And it can be really damaging when what they’re confronted with on a day-to-day basis is negative. And it’s more than just heartbreaking. I think, you know, we’re starting to see some of the long-term effects of this type of identity trauma. Back to my favorite start of a sentence, research shows longitudinal outcomes in children who are immigrants. Children who are immigrants that are able to develop a bicultural identity have far better outcomes, really across the board. So educational, mental health, physical health, a culture [unintelligible] stress. They all seem to do better when they can develop a bicultural identity. And a bicultural identity simply means being able to retain meaningful connections to their country of origin, to their culture of origin, to their heritage, as well as starting to connect with their new country and community. So these are the kids who can have sort of a foot in both ponds if you will. And then when we look at the flip side of that coin, students who can’t develop bicultural identity, who are stymied and prevented from that, have poor outcomes pretty much across the board.
So they report lower self-esteem, more significant mental health concerns, somatic or body related complaints, substance abuse. They’re also more likely to drop out and they just don’t do as well in school. And again, this isn’t just my observation, although my observations do [unintelligible] what I’m saying. This is really being found to be true in a lot of empirical studies that are being done on biculturalism.
[00:13:08] Jon M: So it sounds as though from what you’re saying, that there are a lot of different factors. So for example, you know, students feeling that, as you were saying, that they don’t want to be identified, say, as Guatemalan. They wished they were American because whatever. And obviously some of this involves the community. It involves family relationships. It involves what’s going on in the school. So what are some of the things that you would like to see each of, I don’t like the word stakeholder, but I’ll use it. What are some of the things you’d like to see each of the stakeholders in the school and more importantly, in students’ lives, be doing that would make things better?
[00:13:51] Stephanie C: So, unfortunately, Jon, when it comes to solutions, I find myself with far more questions than I do with answers. Because again, I think when there’s a systemic failure, a systemic response is necessitated. I think, as a society, we need to really think about, do we want our system to be oriented to those we used to serve or do we want our system to be responsive to the population that we increasingly serve? And of course the flip side of that is something we want to consider. What are going to be the knock on effects of an antiquated and unresponsive school system over time?
A few ideas. I have to try to move the needle forward. Some of them aren’t unique. There’s lots of debate and conversation around this right now, which is wonderful. I think there needs to be a strategic re-imagining at the systems level. And I think that that system redesign has to happen through a collaborative process in which stakeholder perspectives are front and center. And historically, stakeholder perspectives have meant loud, rich, white people. But when I say stakeholder perspectives, I mean that if your school is majority Latiné, and there’s no one on your school board who’s Latiné, then we have a big problem here. I mean that parent groups, I mean that student groups representing these different demographic facets of society, need to be included in the planning process because these voices have been marginalized for so long and are so rarely included in the policy and system design process. I think that there needs to be a critical look at teacher preparation and teacher education program design. I’m not a teacher. I’m not pointing fingers at teachers at all, but I think that particularly when it comes to bilingual education, the power of harnessing student assets needs to be front and center in designing curricula and understanding how we approach a group of kids. And I think at the systems level, there’s not a whole lot of collaboration right now between school helping professionals and educators, and both hold such critical pieces of the puzzle to student success. You know, that I think more conscious efforts need to be made to bring those groups together as stakeholders, that inform policy. And part of that is my own bias as a school social worker who didn’t get to have a lot of say in policy development, despite bearing witness to all these student perspectives, stories and suffering, that voice was not really solicited in policy planning. Better to have the students themselves informing policy, but a social worker is also a great catalyst for social justice and positive change at the systems level.
[00:16:30] Jon M: I think you’d mentioned in an article that you wrote that I was reading that the schools sometimes seem to silo people and whereas the evidence is that collaborative efforts tend to work better. Am I remembering that correctly?
[00:16:50] Stephanie C: You’re absolutely remembering that correctly. Research has shown, here I go again, that the single most influential factor to effective school social work, and this is identified by school social workers themselves, is interdisciplinary collaboration, but the reality of it is that social workers aren’t really being invited to the table. Some of the characteristics that make us really want to be social workers are some of the same characteristics that make us crummy at advocating for ourselves and making our voices heard. But again, one of the key ethical obligations of a social worker is to speak up for marginalized populations. And we’re really good at that, which is why I feel that our role in schools, as schools are increasingly diverse, as schools are increasingly serving populations that have been denied collective voices historically, this is why social workers are so important as advocates and as policy experts really.
[00:17:46] Jon M: What are some of the ways that teachers and other school people can become more knowledgeable about their students’ cultural backgrounds? And have you seen situations where professional development has included teachers and other school people going into the community, not to teach, but to learn and become acquainted with students’ families?
[00:18:12] Stephanie C: So I’m thinking about the best ENL teacher I know, who understands that her students have super powers to offer. And there’s a relational piece there that comes before any academic knowledge, before any content delivery. Many immigrant students have been through a lot. And obviously, you know, I’m saying this euphemistically. Many immigrant students, particularly those from Central America, have been through hell, for whom a sense of safety has oftentimes been denied. The teacher has an opportunity from the moment the student walks through that door to begin creating a sense of physical and relational safety. When that is conveyed, when a student sees that this is a person who values them as a human being, the story will come, the cultural education will come, because the teacher will have already conveyed that they are receptive to that learning. They’re receptive to stepping out of that teacher power dynamic, right, to stepping out of that traditional teacher as authority, student as learner on whom knowledge is bestowed at the teachers’ whims. It equalizes the playing field of that power dynamic so that cultural education can go both ways in a really safe and affirming way.
[00:19:31] Jon M: Are there similarities between the trauma experienced by immigrant students and non-immigrant BIPOC students?
[00:19:40] Stephanie C: That’s a wonderful question. And it’s one that I, as a white female social worker, don’t feel super comfortable answering because my work has predominantly been with Central American immigrant students. You know, there are certain common threads to all traumatic experiences. There are certain threads to resilience that are universal across groups that have endured hardship. I would imagine there are similarities, and I would look directly to resilience to find some of those similarities in terms of students. I don’t have a whole lot of expertise to contribute, but I’m currently analyzing data from the school social worker burnout study, and a really interesting finding and stay tuned for more, is that BIPOC school workers reported the lowest scores of burnout across the demographic groups of school social workers that we surveyed. So pair that with the comment I mentioned earlier that school systems have always been racist, invalidating, marginalizing systems for BIPOC folks, combine that perspective with the lowest burnout level. So here we are functioning in a traumatic system yet we have the lowest levels of burnout. And that to me speaks very clearly to resilience, to race driven resilience. I don’t want to say too much on it because I haven’t sort of pulled it that thread enough to speak competently on it. But I think it’s very telling that our BIPOC school social worker friends are seeming to find ways to survive the system in ways that white social workers have been less able to. And perhaps that’s because BIPOC social workers have had to survive as BIPOC humans in an invalidating and racist and marginalizing society. That I don’t know, but more to come.
[00:21:35] Jon M: What you talked about a little bit about students who successfully develop a bicultural identity? Could you talk a little bit more about what that looks like? What is a bicultural identity?
[00:21:47] Stephanie C: Sure. So a monocultural identity, to understand bicultural, we have to take a peek at monocultural. Monocultural identity would be someone who, an immigrant who either entirely abandoned their connection to their heritage, to their ethnic identity of origin, wholesale and totality, or the other end of that spectrum is someone who completely withdraws into their community and culture of origin. So these are kids who maybe only speak Spanish, only navigate in a Spanish speaking community, don’t really have connections to their society, their new host society. And that’s understandable at the beginning, right. That’s just part and parcel of acculturation. Bicultural identity on the other hand, those are the kids who are able to speak English and speak Spanish. Those are the kids who are able to play for the school soccer team and still feel a sense of pride in their national soccer team back in Guatemala. And again, I’m being very reductive, but I want to give a succinct overview of these concepts.
[00:22:54] Jon M: Are there things that you’d like to add that I haven’t asked?
[00:23:00] Stephanie C: You know, just sort of a caveat on this study that I’m presenting. I don’t mean to speak for all white school social workers nor do the perspectives of white or BIPOC social workers in my study represent the collective BIPOC or indeed school social worker experience. The study was about 172 school social workers around the country, and I’ll be excited to share the full findings down the road.
[00:23:25] Jon M: Then what would be some of the ways that you’d like to see the schools integrate the school social workers more into the planning process and decision-making processes?
[00:23:37] Stephanie C: That’s such a great question. What I think is really clogging the pipeline for interprofessional collaboration between school social workers and educators, school social workers and administrators, is just role confusion. There are so many opinions and ideas about what it is that a school social worker actually does. And I think until that’s clarified and until there’s a common understanding, I think it’s going to be really difficult to move forward. I think there’s a lot of mistrust around the way the social workers perceive administrators and their MOs. I think there’s mistrust. Maybe school social workers can sometimes be a little bit territorial. I know that I probably could. I think that space needs to be made for dialogue first and foremost, because there is so much confusion and conflict around what it is that a school social worker does. And I think once that is cleared up and once there’s that common understanding, then I think you can move on to your priorities, my priorities, and our shared priority. And moving forward in an agenda setting in a way that is more collaborative.
[00:24:42] Jon M: I can imagine just from what you’re saying, there’d be a number of different ways of defining what the school social worker’s role should be. What would you like to see ? I mean, from your point of view, what would be an ideal role for the school social work?
This is a tricky one because most school social workers are tasked with providing special education related services. I was not, I was in a very unique host setting. The school social worker is obviously considered someone who has clinical expertise, who supports student academic outcomes by facilitating wellbeing. And I would love for school social workers to be viewed as the experts on student mental health and the challenges, the socioeconomic challenges, the societal challenges, that students face, because if we’re making educational policy without considering those factors, implementation is going to be really challenging.
Thank you, Stephanie Carnes.
[00:25:42] Stephanie C: Thanks so much, Jon.
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Ralitsa Kovacheva, 18 November 2011
There is something still unfinished in Europe. What is lacking is a political union, which we should create step by step.
With these words German Chancellor Angela Merkel appealed not only to her party members at the CDU congress in Leipzig, but to the whole of Europe. The timing is the key – the eurozone is shaking, it is spoken of a formal separation of the euro area from the EU, the future of the entire Union is called into question. The idea that a political union is needed to support the currency and economic union has been flowing as an undercurrent throughout the European political debate for long but only few have uttered it aloud. Well, Angela Merkel did it.
Before her fellow party members she described a new reality which the Christian Democratic Union, Germany and Europe are facing: Arab revolutions, new global powers like China, India and Brazil, gathering strength, the debt crisis shaking not only Europe, the mankind has reached 7 billion people. Against this background, although Germany is the "anchor of stability" and "engine of growth in Europe", there is no other way Germany's voice could be heard but as part of the single European voice. Germany cannot be strong without Europe because Europe is the foundation of German prosperity, Merkel said, adding: "60 percent of our exports go to the European Union. Nine million jobs depend directly on the euro."
Our responsibility does not end just on the borders of our country but goes beyond that, Chancellor Merkel noted. But not because of guilt, although she admitted, ironically, the fact that Germany violated the Stability and Growth Pact and made it weaker. However, this is not a reason to accept unreasonable decisions as the eurobonds which, according to Ms Merkel, "will not lead us to a reasonable future of Europe, a Europe that is thinking about tomorrow."
And if the thought of tomorrow was the focus of Ms Merkel's entire speech, the current moment was the starting point. "The hard truth is that […] Europe is now in one of the darkest hours, perhaps in the darkest hour since World War II." And it is definitely not just about the financial difficulties: "What does this debt crisis really mean? It means nothing else than that we live at the expense of our future, and which is in fact not only in the area of finance but also in many other areas. Everywhere we look we find behaviour that cannot go on for long […] Everywhere we find a thinking that there is no tomorrow […] We see a global financial economy, where everything has its price but less and less value."
So it's not just about solving the debt problem (which is the "only way") but to go further and finish what has been started: "The job of our generation is now to complete the Economic and Monetary Union in Europe and to create a political union step by step." But the first step must be "a breakthrough to a new Europe", where help goes together with responsibility, and prosperity - with discipline and rules.
"We need to develop the structure of the European Union which means: not less Europe but means more Europe; which means Europe designed in such a way so the euro has a future."
We need to improve financial management in many European countries, they must do more for their competitiveness, the chancellor noted. And there should be guarantees, she insisted, automatic sanctions so that when a country violates the Stability and Growth Pact the institutions have real rights to intervene, including through legal proceedings against such countries. We should change the weaknesses of the Lisbon Treaty, so that there be a shared responsibility, she said.
As if answering its critics, Germany made the first step towards this shared responsibility because the clear and unambiguous statement for a political union means one thing – changes in the German constitution. This topic was a taboo until recently, including for Angela Merkel herself. Her finance minister, Wolfgang Schauble, however, has long set the stage as in the past year he often spoke about the need to transfer more powers to Brussels in terms of fiscal and economic policies of the euro area countries. To that end, beside the German constitution, the Lisbon Treaty should also be changed, moreover not slightly, as was done once with the creation of the European Stability Mechanism (the permanent rescue fund for the euro area).
In December we will see the first ideas of the president of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, for the future governance of the 17. European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso has already made it clear that it must be done within the existing institutions and should not divide the European Union into two speeds. The vision of Germany is similar, unlike France's, but is it possible to find a solution that makes everyone happy? This does not seem so important now, while the most important thing is speed. That is why Germany will push for a "quick agreement on the structures for a fiscal union," Wolfgang Schauble said. And by saying quickly, Germany means really quickly - by the end of 2012.
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