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Design Doc
Reignite your self-confidence and self-love with our 'Never Forget How Awesome You Are' candle, a powerful reminder of your unique brilliance. Crafted from a natural soy wax blend and graced with a 100% cotton wick, this candle offers a clean, eco-conscious burn, mirroring the pure and authentic essence of your awesomeness. As you bask in the gentle glow of the cotton wick, you'll be transported to a realm of pure bliss by our carefully curated Comfort Spice fragrance. This comforting blend envelops you in a soothing aura, inviting you to celebrate your individuality and embrace your inner greatness. The message on the 'Never Forget How Awesome You Are' candle speaks volumes, and its calming aroma adds depth to the affirmation. Light this candle to set the tone for self-affirmation and self-appreciation, reminding yourself daily of the unique qualities that make you extraordinary. Let its tranquil radiance guide you toward a life filled with self-love, confidence, and a deep appreciation of your own awesomeness. 'Never Forget How Awesome You Are'—a candle that celebrates the brilliance within you | eng | 3109cd4f-6ff6-45b6-bb8b-faca3861996d | https://www.designdocllc.net/product-page/never-forget-how-awesome-you-are-candle-1 |
Does It Cost Money to Subscribe To a YouTube Channel? SOMETIMES…
YouTube has launched the careers of many creators and given creators of all sizes a way to earn money for their videos. You'll notice that most videos on YouTube will encourage you to subscribe to support the channel, but does it cost money to subscribe to a YouTube channel?
The answer is kind of, sometimes. Subscriptions don't cost money on YouTube, but the word "subscription" is used different across different platforms, which can cause some serious confusion.
Does It Cost Money to Subscribe to YouTube Channels?
You can subscribe to a YouTube channel for free, but channel memberships cost money.
Let's go over some of the causes of confusion, as we compare YouTube subscriptions to Twitch subscriptions and how the word "subscription" is used in different ways.
Subscribing on YouTube: Subscribing to a channel in the traditional sense just means that you've clicked the subscribe button, which means that channel's videos will be recommended to you more often and will show up on your Subscriptions page.
Subscribing on Twitch: This is what causes a lot of the confusion around YouTube subscriptions and whether they cost money or not, it's terms getting crossed. What we described above as a "subscription" in the context of YouTube would actually be a "follow" on Twitch. When you follow a streamer on Twitch, their channel will show up on your sidebar when they're live. Twitch also offers the ability to subscribe to a channel, which means paying money, and costs around $5 per month. Since Twitch subscriptions are a paid feature, people sometimes assume the same is true of YouTube.
YouTube Memberships: YouTube also has a paid subscription service for viewers to support channels. They're called Memberships. They can cost anywhere from around $1 to much more, but $5 is fairly standard. There can be different membership levels for different prices, too.
A YouTube membership is like a Twitch subscription, whereas a YouTube subscription is like a Twitch follow.
YouTube Channel Subscriptions Are Free, But Memberships Cost Money
You can subscribe to a YouTube channel for free. All you need is a YouTube account and you can start building a list of subscriptions. Subscribe to all of your favorite channels and any other interesting channels that you come across if you would like to see more of their videos.
If you really like a channel and you want to support the creator and maybe even get some extra little perks, then you can buy a Membership to their channel, if they have their feature enabled.
A Membership can offer a variety of different perks chosen by the channel creator. It can include exclusive community posts, early access to new videos, and custom emotes to use in their chat if they livestream on YouTube.
The cost of a YouTube membership has a floor of around $1 depending on the currency, but creators can add membership tiers that cost much more than that. The common cost of a membership is around $5.
Are YouTube channel membership perks worth it? The short answer is no, usually not – but it's something you do to support the creator. In some cases, having access to exclusive streams/videos makes it worthwhile as a fan, but it's best not to go into it with super high expectations and just think of it as a donation to a creator for entertaining or educating you.
Is Subscribing on YouTube free?
Yes, it's free to subscribe on YouTube. If you want to support a creator that you enjoy, subscribing to their channel is a great way to do that.
Other Ways to Support YouTubers
Leaving comments on their videos is another good way to support them, the extra engagement of comments can help grow their channel.
Having YouTube Premium and watching a creator's videos will give the creator a decent amount of money, without having to watch any ads. In some cases, a YouTuber will earn 70-75% of their income from ads, and 25-30% from YouTube premium. It makes up a big portion of their revenue, and YouTube premium has some creator benefits like an ad-free experience and other perks.
Sharing a creator's content with people that might enjoy is another way you can help them, especially for smaller channels that haven't hit their first big wave of growth yet.
Becoming a channel member costs a few bucks, depending on how their have their tiers setup, but it's the most direct way to finally support a specific creator. Rather than buying a bunch of memberships to different channels, you could simply get YouTube Premium and watch their videos, and they'll get paid out for that, too. The big plus here is that YouTube Premium gets rid of ads, but channel memberships don't do that.
Final Thoughts on The Cost of Subscribing to YouTube Channels
Now that we've covered the fact that there's no financial cost to sub to YouTubers, let's acknowledge that there are different types of costs.
If you have a subscription feed that's so jam-packed with tons of channels, you'll miss out your favorite channels since their videos will quickly get bumped lower and lower on your subscriptions list until they pass you by. The cost of subscribing to a ton of channels is you'll probably miss some of your favorite content.
Another possible cost is that you could end up watching much more YouTube than you should be, since it's easy to get sucked into an algorithmic hole and to watch things for hours upon hours. This can happen even if you don't subscribe, but having a huge subscription list means you'll probably be watching a lot more content than you might have time to do responsibly.
In any case, just remember that it's free to subscribe to YouTube channels, but channel memberships and YouTube premium both cost money. YouTube Premium is the better value for someone who watches a lot of different channels and wants to not see any ads, while still being able to support their favorite channels financially since YouTube Premium pays creators a substantial amount | eng | 7512de0c-6784-4b04-8597-ce4ae387830a | https://rsscloud.org/does-it-cost-money-to-subscribe-to-a-youtube-channel/ |
some people don't consider it a big deal. Still, forgetting a family member's birthday can put you in a tough spot.
Forgetting a friend's birthday is another story. I've heard stories where friendships ended because someone forgot his birthday.
strange, isn't it?
But thanks to social media, you won't have to forget anyone's birthday anymore. still, there is a problem with birthday reminders on these sites.
some people put birthdays wrong or hide them. if this is the case, then you are doomed!
well, not really.
because there are birthday reminder apps you can download right now.
related: how to add reminders in android – 4 methods
never forget birthdays with the best birthday reminder apps for android
We have created some sensible reminder apps so that you never forget the birthday of a family member or a close friend. never.
Go through our short but helpful list and install the ones you'd like to use based on their features and how you'd use the app.
who knows? it's possible that you already have one of them installed and you're just not using it correctly.
These apps usually remind you of birthdays and other things too, so enjoy the list!
Also read: 8 Best Tech Gifts for Artists and Creative Professionals
10 best birthday reminder apps for android
1. google calendar
google calendar is the obvious item on this list as it is compatible with all android devices.
It may be the standard calendar app for some android devices, but you can easily use it to remember the birthdays of your friends and family.
You can even connect your Facebook account to Google Calendar to make remembering birthdays even easier.
The application is free to download and very easy to use. And really, if you're the type that owns a smartphone and doesn't have a digital calendar as a reminder app, then you really should learn this now.
2. Facebook
again, this is another "obvious" app to use for birthday reminders. facebook already has most of your closest friends as contacts.
It also has your birthday details, so the app reminds you when a birthday is happening.
Facebook is excellent for many things, since it is the giant of social networks. but it also remembers birthdays pretty well, and people on facebook are less likely to forget a birthday now.
of course, the application is only as good as the data it has. if your friends don't enter their birthdays, then you won't get a reminder.
if your friends aren't on facebook, then the problem is the same.
but as a general birthday reminder app for android, facebook works fine.
3. birthday for android
As the name of the application suggests, the application does one thing and does it well. birthday for android reminds you of birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions that you enter in the app.
synchronizes with your contact list. so if you have your google or facebook contacts, you can import the data from there.
Other features include remembering what day of the week a particular birthday falls on. You can also export data to your storage, so you can transfer to another android device easily.
4. birdays – birthday reminder
We don't know if the developer of this app called birdays was just trying to be cute, but here it is. The app logo makes it look like it's a productivity app, and that's the vibe you get when you use this birthday reminder app.
It does the main thing well, which is reminding you of birthdays, but it also has other features.
You can check who's upcoming birthdays in a "by month" view. you can also check which famous personalities have the same birthday as you or with your friends.
The app has a pretty nice interface and looks modern overall, unlike other birthday reminder apps. The app is free to download, so check it out.
5. to make reminder with alarm
If you missed important tasks and things to do because your memory fails you, you'll be that guy who forgets birthdays too.
It's great that this reminder app does its job reminding you of tasks, and even reminds you of birthdays!
So, for the multitude of things you need to remember—daily work tasks, meetings, lunch and dinner dates, and even things to buy at the grocery store—we all need an app to remind us.
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call reminder app reminds us of these things, and even reminds you of your friends' and family's birthdays. The app syncs this information from Facebook, Google, and your phone book, so it can remind you to greet your friends on time.
That's a big plus when the app also reminds you of other important things. download it for free from the following link.
6. contacts birthday
To use contact birthdays, you need google contacts. you need to sync it with google app to get better special event reminders.
The best thing about the app is how easy it is to use. Also, the look is basic and modern compared to other apps that give you the early 2000s vibe. | eng | c19a4023-1e10-4c31-9ff1-24e70dfe95ba | https://httl.com.vn/en/happy-birthday-apps-for-android/ |
A WRINKLE IN TIME
'That isn't Charles! Charles is gone!' Charles and Meg, and their friend Calvin, travel through a 'wrinkle in time' in search of their missing father. But can they beat the evil forces they meet on their dangerous journey through time and space?
I did enjoy the reading of this children's fantasy story. It is gripping and instructive and, if your heart is teachable, revelatory too. By the medium of a science fiction fantasy the well-known author unfolds spiritual lessons which both children and adults need to know. The book was first published in 1962. Publishers repeatedly rejected it on grounds that it was inappropriate for children. It deals mainly with the problem of evil and the way in which it is overcome. When at last a publisher accepted the manuscript of the book it became winner of the Newbury Medal. The particular edition listed above includes an essay about the real life science behind the fantasy. Some of the scientific facts on which the book is based have only been coming to light in the last forty years or so. Parents desiring to sit and read a book to and with their children could scarcely do better than to avail themselves of this book among others. There are three sequels to "A Wrinkle in Time" entitled "A Swiftly Tilting Planet", "A Wind in the Door" and "Many Waters". Each of them presents elements of Christian truth through the medium of the children's story. The author has been a prolific writer and all she writes is from a Christian perspective. Christian parents should be exercising themselves diligently to make sure that their children are reading literature conveying the truths of God. To read books aloud along with your children engages the use of imagination as the stories are told. The imagination is not engaged when children simply watch a video or a movie. There is no need, all is portrayed on the screen. How much better that parents and children sit together around a good book and enjoy the story, sometimes almost unconsciously embrace the message conveyed in it and revel in each other's company? | eng | 81374ac8-d221-4596-a422-9c241db7aed4 | https://www.unfailingwaters.com/review/a-wrinkle-in-time-2/ |
New inhaled monoclonal antibodies may help fight Covid, flu
IANSNov 09, 2023
Inhaled monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 significantly reduced COVID-19 disease in nonhuman primates, finds research that will enable another at-home treatment option for flu and other respiratory illnesses to become a reality.
Monoclonal antibodies can help to clear invading pathogens like viruses before the body's natural immune responses, including antibodies, have time to develop.
During much of the global pandemic, monoclonal antibodies were an important treatment option for people with COVID-19. However, this treatment has only been available through an intravenous infusion that has to be administered at a hospital or clinic.
Infusion treatments must first travel through the bloodstream before arriving at the specific site of a particular infection -- primarily the lungs with COVID-19. Such a delay means the treatment can't immediately battle a virus, and an infection can worsen. Inhalable treatments can arrive at the lungs within seconds and get to work more quickly.
Previous research in the experimental model has shown that aerosolised monoclonal antibodies can protect against SARS-CoV-2, it is the first that the therapy has been tested with live virus in nonhuman primates.
The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, showed the amount of infectious SARS-CoV-2 in the lungs of rhesus macaques that breathed in aerosolised antibodies was up to 10,000 times less than control experimental models that were given control antibodies.
"The effect of the inhaled antibodies in our study was striking," said Nancy Haigwood, Professor at Oregon Health & Science University in the US.
"The aerosolised monoclonal antibodies we evaluated were remarkably effective in protecting against lung damage. This gives me hope that one day we might be able to buy a monoclonal antibody nebuliser at the pharmacy to treat and even prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu," she added.
For this study, the
To deliver those antibodies, they used a nebuliser -- which mixes liquid medication with air to create a fine mist -- fromised SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies either before being exposed to the delta strain of the virus or both before and after viral exposure.
Infectious virus was significantly lower than control experimental models that received an aerosolised human monoclonal directed to the respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. However, when experimental models only received the aerosol therapy after exposure, the benefit was less pronounced.
The team now plan to determine if they can further improve the delivery of aerosolised monoclonal antibodies to nonhuman primates | eng | be587e00-fc72-44fd-90d5-e553cf1f55b8 | https://www.m3india.in/contents/news/new-inhaled-monoclonal-antibodies-may-help-fight-covid-flu |
Canada
Canada is a vast country. It's bigger than it's neighbor, the United States to the south and larger than the whole continent of Australia. As vast as it is, much of the land is uninhabitable due to the rugged mountainous areas and frigid conditions. Its diverse geography comprises of great lakes, panoramas of snow-capped visas, and dramatic waterfalls. Canada is also home to a variety of wildlife such as cougars, bears, moose, lynx, mountain goats, and caribou. Some species like the polar bears of Churchill, Manitoba are in danger of becoming extinct due to climate change.
While the winters can sometimes be harsh in various parts of Canada, the summer months provide the perfect temperatures for camping, hiking and road trips across the country. Canadian cities offer everything from world-class cuisine, a variety of museums, top-rated ski hills, a growing art scene, and great outdoor recreation opportunities.
Some of the most popular tourist attractions in the world are in Canada. These include Niagara Falls, Toronto's CN Tower, Banff National Par, Vancouver's Stanley Park, and more.
In Japan, Sakura or cherry blossom, provides an explosion of flowers, signaling the beginning of spring. While the Japanese celebrate the cherry blossom festival, the beautiful blooms have migrated to …
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Adonia Tea House honors the centuries-old tradition of tea-taking with elegance and grace. The tea house is named after Adonis, the beautiful Greek goddess, …
Home to the most fantastic wilderness scenery, it's not surprising the Canadian Rockies are a top tourist destination. Banff is home to turquoise lakes, jaw-dropping glacial mountains, and an abundance | eng | 952b7800-7fca-4453-8a45-ec53fb4aa69f | https://foreverkaren.com/category/travel/canada/ |
E-Safety
The wearing of school uniform is encouraged, as we believe that a standard form of dress is more serviceable, prevents unnecessary competition and is cheaper in the long term. It also helps to give the school its own identity and the children a sense of togetherness.
Our school uniform is a combination of the colours, royal blue/grey and white.
Grey skirt/pinafore dress (with plain cycle shorts if preferred)
Grey trousers or shorts
Grey, white or light blue shirt/ t-shirt
Royal blue sweatshirts
Royal blue cardigan/fleece
Footwear should be sensible with low heels for safety reasons. In summer we would encourage children to wear items like tee-shirts and light-weight shorts in school colours.
Hairstyles should be smart, and not extreme in nature, as these styles can become a distraction. Longer hair should be tied up in the interests of personal hygiene. Hair dye is not permitted.
Pupils are not allowed to wear jewellery in school with the exception of an inexpensive watch, which must be removed for PE. Ears should be pierced during the six week summer break with the expectation that earings are removed during the day on return to school.
PE Kits
Children are expected to wear PE kit to school on the days they have PE. Children should wear:
"School uniform plays a valuable role in contributing to the ethos of a school and setting an appropriate tone. Most schools in England have a school uniform or dress code, and other rules on appearance. The Department strongly encourages schools to have a uniform as it can instil pride; support positive behaviour and discipline; encourage identity with, and support for, school ethos; ensure pupils of all races and backgrounds feel welcome; protect children from social pressures to dress in a particular way; and nurture cohesion and promote good relations between different groups of pupils. Above all, many schools believe that school uniform supports effective teaching and learning.
There is no legislation that deals specifically with school uniform or other aspects of appearance such as hair colour and style, and the wearing of jewellery and make-up, and this is non-statutory guidance. It is for the governing body of a school to decide whether there should be a school uniform and other rules relating to appearance, and if so what they should be. This flows from the duties placed upon the governing body by statute to conduct the school and to ensure that school policies promote good behaviour and discipline amongst the pupil body.
A headteacher can discipline a pupil for breach of uniform/appearance policy. However, the Department does not consider exclusion to be an appropriate response to breaches of school uniform/appearance policy, except where they are persistent and defiant. Where a pupil repeatedly refuses to comply with school uniform policy even if they do not otherwise display poor behaviour, we believe that exclusion could be an appropriate response, depending on the circumstances of the case.
A headteacher or a person authorised by the headteacher may ask a pupil to go home briefly to remedy a breach of the school's rules on appearance or uniform. This should be for no longer than is necessary to remedy the breach. This is not an exclusion, but an authorised absence. However, if the pupil continues to breach uniform rules in such a way as to be sent home to avoid school, or takes longer than is strictly necessary to effect the change, the pupil's absence may be counted as unauthorised absence. A pupil must not be sent home indefinitely or for longer than is strictly necessary to remedy the breach as this could amount to an unofficial exclusion. In all such cases parents must be notified and the absence should be recorded. When making this decision, the child's age, vulnerability, how easily and quickly the breach can be remedied, and the availability of the parent, will need to be considered. If the pupil then repeatedly infringes the school's rules on uniform or appearance, this may constitute a disciplinary offence and may be grounds for exclusion."
To celebrate their birthday, pupils may have a 'non-uniform' day all to themselves. Should this fall on a weekend or during a school holiday, pupils may choose the nearest Monday or Friday | eng | 60efe042-dad3-4f56-b1ec-fb7a91aca8fe | http://www.beaconhill.northumberland.sch.uk/web/school_uniform/555744 |
Despite the provision of safe and cost-effective chemopreventive cancer approaches, still there are requirements to enhance their efficiency. The use of dietary agents as phytochemicals plays an imperative role against different human cancer cell lines. Among these novel dietary agents, fisetin (3,3',4',7-tetrahydroxyflavone) is present in different fruits and vegetables such as apple, persimmon, grape, strawberry, cucumber, and onion. Being a potent anticancer agent, fisetin has been used to inhibit stages in the cancer cells (proliferation, invasion), prevent cell cycle progression, inhibit cell growth, induce apoptosis, cause polymerase (PARP) cleavage, and modulate the expressions of Bcl-2 family proteins in different cancer cell lines (HT-29, U266, MDA-MB-231, BT549, and PC-3M-luc-6), respectively. Further, fisetin also suppresses the activation of the PKCα/ROS/ERK1/2 and p38 MAPK signaling pathways, reduces the NF-κB activation, and down-regulates the level of the oncoprotein securin. Fisetin also inhibited cell division and proliferation and invasion as well as lowered the TET1 expression levels. The current review article highlights and discusses the anticancer role of fisetin in cell cultures and animal and human studies. Conclusively, fisetin as a polyphenol with pleiotropic pharmacological properties showed promising anticancer activity in a wide range of cancers. Fisetin suppresses the cancer cell stages, prevents progression in cell cycle and cell growth, and induces apoptosis | eng | af4773f2-2994-4321-9548-c9bc12fa541c | https://greenmedinfo.com/article/current-review-article-highlights-and-discusses-anticancer-role-fisetin |
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Money Monster (R)
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The Review
Lee Gates is the host of a well known show called Money Monster on a national news network. When one of his picks takes a drastic turn, millions of people around the world lost a lot of money. One person in particular who lost everything is going to face Gates face to face. He uses his daily job to access the studio and holds Gates hostage until he gets the answers he's looking for. Gates will do everything possible with the help of his producer to find the answers he's looking for. As they look deeper and deeper, they slowly uncover something that none of them expected. Then it becomes a matter of proving what they have found, crossing all their t's and dotting all their i's, they work in sync to bring the truth to light. What will that do in this hostage situation though? Will either of them walk away alive? This story will take a twist that you might not necessarily see coming. The question as to who the bad guy is, isn't as clear as it seems. Here we have a story that challenges the ideas of the free market, in doing so it challenges ideas and processes to their very core. Was this movie done for pure entertainment or something more? That's for you to decide. Though it's not based on a true scenario, there are parts that leave you wondering about what really goes on behind the scenes. Should you see this? That's entirely up to you. At least go in knowing that there is more to it than what it seems (then again, what movie is cut and dry). At least it's enjoyable... | eng | 6bda3268-4b36-4456-bfb8-a63e42bffc8d | https://moviedeputy.com/money-monster/ |
During the webinar, the speakers promoted a set of training materials that is freely available for those interested in learning more about the implementation of NDCs in the agriculture sector in Africa.
More info about the webinar:
During the webinar, the speakers promoted a set of training materials that is freely available for those interested in learning more about the implementation of NDCs in the agriculture sector in Africa.
More info about the webinar:
3.
Part 1:
Climate-smart agriculture and other climate-resilient
agriculture approaches
4.
Climate-smart agriculture definition
• Most common is from FAO:
"agriculture that sustainably increases productivity, enhances
resilience (adaptation), reduces/removes GHGs (mitigation) where
possible, and enhances achievement of national food security and
development goals"
6.
• CSA addresses the relationship between agriculture and poverty
• 75% of the world's poor live in rural areas
• Agriculture is their most important income source
Agriculture is uniquely placed to propel people out of poverty
Why CSA?
10.
• Does a practice need to achieve all three pillars, productivity, adaptation
& mitigation?
Not necessarily. In developing countries, mitigation is seen as a co-benefit rather
than a requirement. Also, in a portfolio or landscape approach, some practices
could focus on productivity and resilience while others focus on mitigation, as long
as all objectives are being met in the entire area.
• Isn't this just the same as {sustainable agriculture, agroecology}?
CSA's "equal" focus on productivity, resilience, and mitigation differentiates it from
other approaches, but it shares many characteristics with other approaches to
sustainable food security. CSA is also not prescriptive, but must be tailored to the
local context.
• Other Questions?
Source: ICRAF and CIAT 2020
CSA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
13.
Discussion:
1. What other approaches are being used in your country?
2. How do these approaches relate to the pillars of CSA?
There is not one correct solution. Here we will continue focusing on CSA, but other
approaches can lead to similar outcomes.
Other approaches related to building climate resilience in agriculture
17.
• Different scales: farm level, irrigation
systems or catchment level, and
national or river basin level
• Under rainfed agriculture:
• Water harvesting
• Soil management practices for
capture and retention
• Soil fertility and crop management
innovations (Water use efficiency)
2. Water smart practices
• Under irrigation:
• From the source
• Through conveyance and application systems
• Through better scheduling and availability of water in the root
zone
Photo: ICRISAT (link to original)
22.
• Policy engagement: appropriate policies and an enabling environment
• Institutional arrangements: at all levels and between scales
5. Institutional/market-smart activities
• Value chains: bring together
relevant stakeholders from
different parts of the chain to
make decisions in a coordinated
way
All activities affect productivity,
adaptation and mitigation
28.
CSA Country Profiles in Africa
These give an overview of agricultural challenges and how CSA can help specific
countries adapt to and mitigation climate change
• 14 Profiles available in
Africa (click here for access)
• Under preparation for
Niger, Ghana and Mali
• Developed using
participatory
approaches by CIAT and
CCAFS with in
partnership with the
World Bank, Costa
Rica's CATIE, and USAID
29.
CSA Investment Plans (CSAIPs)
• World Bank initiative
building on the CSA
Profiles
• Identify concrete
actions governments
can take to boost CSA
• Used for driving
investments and
policies
CSAIP investment outcome example:
In Lesotho, the CSAIP informed the design of the
$50 million second phase of the Smallholder
Agricultural Development Project (SADP 2), by
highlighting the sector's major climate change
challenges and possible solution pathways, in
particular related to the likely impacts of climate
change on agricultural trade and comparative
advantage across key commodities as well as key
climate-resilient practices.
31.
• NAIPs and other existing policy documents should be used first
to make sure other CSA plans are in alignment
• But what if you need more details for your country or specific
area?
• Trying to decide what are the best-bet options can be challenging
• The online database Evidence for Resilient Agriculture (ERA) can help
• Here we provide an overview; the group exercise will provide hands-on
exploration of the website
Priority setting for CSA options
32.
Priority setting for CSA options using data
The challenge for decision makers
Many Practices Many Goals Many Contexts
MitigationResilience
Productivity
Of what?
Most common crops?
Most vulnerable crops?
For whom?
Most farmers?
Most vulnerable farmers?
Module 5 discusses
social inclusion concerns
33.
Priority setting for CSA options using data
The importance of context
Source: Bayala et al. 2012,
In a given farming system…
Some practices improve outcomes
Others do not…
34.
Priority setting for CSA options
Source: Pittelkow et al. 2014
Effect on Maize Yield (%)
Conservation AgricultureFor a given option…
It can improve outcomes in
some places
But not in others
38.
Determining best-bet options using scientific evidence
When compiled, all this evidence becomes stronger. Examining many
different CSA experiments on different farms in different places – META-
ANALYSIS
70
Practices
x 20
Indicators
The group exercise will now give you hands-on experience using ERA to
examine outcomes, assess climate-smartness and identify interactions.
39.
Key messages
Climate-smart agriculture can help countries meet several of their development
goals and NDC commitments
Many CSA practices are context-specific and need to be evaluated for each
agro-ecosystem where they will be applied.
Models and prioritization tools can help evaluate CSA options to know which
will provide the best return on investment.
Hinweis der Redaktion
CSA is the main approach presented in this module because the training was originally designed and implemented in partnership with the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), which promotes the CSA approach in all its programs.
Emphasize that these kinds of activities are really meant to deal with the changing climate. It is not just sustainable agriculture practices repackaged.
Ask the participants to contribute examples with which they are familiar | eng | 30095fc2-926a-4060-aa7e-2e97f10c7ca2 | https://de.slideshare.net/cgiarclimate/module-2-climate-actions-in-agriculture-and-priority-setting-for-investments |
Pele – A Legend of the 20th Century
Pele is regarded by many as one of the greatest footballers of all time. He is a Brazilian football legend, a national hero and a symbol of excellence and success in the sport justurk. Born in 1940, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pele, began his football career at an early age. He went on to become an iconic player of the 20th century, leading his country to three World Cup titles in 1958, 1962, and
1. Pele was renowned for his remarkable ball control, technique, and speed. He was also known for his outstanding goal-scoring ability, scoring 1,281 goals in 1,363 games (including friendlies) primavera24. He was the first player in history to score 1,000 goals and remains the only player to have won three World Cup titles. Pele is also credited with introducing the beautiful game to a new level of global recognition, which had a huge impact on the development and popularity of the sport. He was often seen as a symbol of hope and optimism for Brazilians and was an inspiration for many athletes of the era loga3. Throughout his career, Pele received numerous awards and honors, including the FIFA Player of the Century award in 1999 and the International Peace Award in
2. He was also honored with several statues and named an UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador in hibsnet.
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adds a new zapio package that provides a Writer. The writer
implements io.WriteCloser and zapcore.WriteSyncer.
It works by splitting the input on newlines, flushing to the logger as
new lines are encountered, and buffering input otherwise.
This adds a new zapio package that provides a `Writer`. The writer
implements `io.WriteCloser` and `zapcore.WriteSyncer`.
It works by splitting the input on newlines, flushing to the logger as
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So I tried the unsafe cast. Turns out we can't do that after all.
We have no guarantee that a custom Core isn't holding onto the string.
In fact, I discovered the issue because zaptest/observer holds onto the string.
So this is less to detect "how much you wrote in reality" but more "how much were you able to write before it failed". If the logger is configured to not log at this level, it's a no-op, but we're still consuming the text, so I figured we'd want to tell the caller we consumed everything.
The alternative here is to return an error stating that the logger is not configured to log at this level, but I suspect that's undesirable.
That's a good point, except we'll end up with a cycle between zap and
zapio. I don't have an immediate good solution for this, except maybe
moving zapio.Writer to the zap package. I originally elected to put it
in zapio because zap is already a pretty densely populated package.
Another way we can break the zapio->zap dependency by making the *zap.Logger references in zapio use an interface but that seems like
it'll be limiting, especially if it means that we can never introduce a
dependency from zapio to zap.
So short of moving it to the zap package, we might have to live with
the duplication. Honestly, it might be justifiable with the argument
that "that's for Zap's own internal usage, and this is for everyone
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CTE Month
February is CTE Month
Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Iowa includes educational programs offering a sequence of courses that prepare individuals for employment in current or emerging occupations. Programs include competency-based applied learning, which contributes to an individual's academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, and occupational-specific skills.
Clear Creek Amana introduces CTE in middle school with technology and STEM classes, and in high school, students can explore more options offered in 5 different programs. CTE high school students are college and career ready. The following are programs and classes offered to CCA students either at CCA or at Kirkwood Community College.
Middle School Programs:
6th grade- Technology and STEM
7th grade- Industrial Technology and STEM
8th grade- Industrial Technology and STEM
High School Programs: Over 500 CCA students participate in these programs every semester.
Agricultural Education
Family & Consumer Science
Business Education
Applied Sciences (industrial tech)
Health Science through Kirkwood offerings
Career and technical student organizations (CSTO) are offered or will soon be offered for high school CTE programs. CTSO's will be required for all programs starting in 2022. | eng | e305547f-f70d-4e73-93a0-0f578a60048f | https://www.ccaschools.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&ModuleInstanceID=1007&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=6782&PageID=1&Comments=true |
With SAS AI, you can make intelligent decisions without bias.
And trust the determinations that affect our lives.
From loan decisions to recommending medical treatments, machine and deep learning models are making determinations that affect our lives. To trust artificial intelligence, we need to explain how AI makes recommendations. SAS is committed to solving the constantly evolving challenge of the explainability of AI. With natural language and open industry-standard frameworks directly embedded in the SAS Platform, we help surface general biases in data and models and provide clarity into the factors and variables that lead to a decision.
Want more specifics? Using natural language and open industry-standard frameworks like LIME, Partial Dependence, Individual Conditional Expectation, Kernel Shap and others, you can, with a single click, discover how even the most complex models came to a prediction. We can also help you reflect general biases in the data or model by automatically surfacing potential hidden relationships, enabling you to run what-if analyses.
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AI is gaining traction in oncologic care, and Amsterdam UMC leads the way by using computer vision and analytics to better identify cancer patients who are candidates for lifesaving surgery.
One of the first community-based population health studies in the US combines genetic data, environmental data and individual health data to achieve better insights into population health. | eng | 22dc9aab-e50e-4f31-8397-6347e694f93d | https://www.sas.com/en_us/company-information/discover/did-you-know--sas-cracks-open-the-black-box-of-ai.html |
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@article{Turrini.2019,
abstract = {Spare parts are necessary for ensuring the functioning of the critical equipment of many companies, and as such, they play a central role in these companies' operations. Inventory control of spare parts is particularly challenging due to the nature of their demand, which is usually slow-moving, erratic and lumpy. As inventory policies rely on the forecasted lead-time demand distribution and this choice impacts the performance of the system, an ill-suited hypothesized distribution may result in high preventable costs. In this study, we contribute to the empirical literature by analyzing what distributions best fit spare parts demand. We use the Kolmogorov Smirnov (K--S) goodness-of-fit test to find the best-fitting distributions to our data and compare our results to those in the literature. Furthermore, we implement a slightly modified K--S test that places greater emphasis on differences in the right tail of the distribution, mirroring real-world inventory applications, and less emphasis on the left tail. Finally, we link the goodness-of-fit of the distributions to their inventory performance. Our first dataset comes from the German renewable energy industry and is composed of the weekly demand for more than 4000 items over the period 2011--2013. The second dataset comes from the Royal Air Force. It is composed of monthly demand for 5000 items over the period 1996--2002.},
author = {Turrini, Laura and Meissner, Joern},
year = {2019},
title = {Spare parts inventory management: New evidence from distribution fitting},
keywords = {Goodness-of-fit;Intermittent demand;inventory;Spare parts},
pages = {118--130},
volume = {273},
number = {1},
issn = {0377-2217},
journal = {European Journal of Operational Research},
doi = {10.1016/j.ejor.2017.09.039}
} | eng | 146d59c6-296d-4b5e-81c2-db2632fec81b | https://www.klu.org/fileadmin/user_upload/citavi_upload/export/dc14c5b5-dd08-4e96-b942-48eeb31d1cdb.bib |
You are an Amazing Girl: A Collection of Inspiring Stories about Courage, Friendship, Inner Strength and Self-Confidence (Motivational Books for Children)
For a wonderful and special girl
Every girl is unique and wonderful and should accept herself with all her strengths and weaknesses. Every girl is special and should chase her own dreams, believe in herself, and be happy. Why is it, however, that many times girls feel uncomfortable and unhappy?
This happens because they often feel insecure, don't believe in themselves, and have problems relating to others. This can lead to them feeling inadequate, getting anxious, and sometimes even depressed. Self-Esteem and relating become even more difficult when bullying occurs.
This book is meant to be, in addition to a fiction and entertainment book, a guide and a source of inspiration to show every girl that she is perfect as she is and that she must believe in her abilities. The dreams and aspirations, which every girl has, are wonderful and it is important to teach her to develop the courage and confidence to allow her to achieve them.
Girls love this book because it helps them to: Develop confidence in themselves and their abilities Cope better with difficult situations Never give up and do not be discouraged by small failures Believe in their dreams Understanding the importance of relationships with parents and friends Be curious and follow their passions
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A simple and engaging writing style suitable for evening reading. Thanks to the length of the stories, it is also perfect for encouraging early readers to read their own book.
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10 INSPIRING STORIES
10 Inspirational stories for girls about self-esteem, courage, inner strength, and self-love. All the characters in the stories are girls who live and deal with real-life scenes and common situations of children: school, family, friends, and sports. The goal is to allow readers to immerse themselves in the stories and identify with the protagonist to allow them to make reflections based on their personal experiences.
MORALS AND VALUES
The reading is guided by the narrative voice that accompanies the reader at the beginning and end of each story expressing morals and leading them to make reflections. All the stories convey Values and Life Messages such as believing in oneself and one's abilities, not being discouraged by failures, accepting oneself as one is, the importance of relationships with parents and friends, and much more | eng | b950eaf4-5205-4d6f-81a2-73f68ec0757a | https://couponimperial.com/product/you-are-an-amazing-girl-a-collection-of-inspiring-stories-about-courage-friendship-inner-strength-and-self-confidence-motivational-books-for-children/ |
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Solution to Space Debris: IDRSS
Akshara Bhatnagar1
Abstract
Debris has always been a matter of great concern in the field of space sciences. All the junk that can also be referred as the remains of the space projects that may include the rockets, satellites and much more is known as debris. This junk revolves in the space after getting detached from their host bodies and hence pose a hazardous threat for the possible space missions in the future The main objective of this paper is to suggest setting up an International Debris Removal Space Station (IDRSS). In the said space station, the paper proposes to use advanced automation techniques would be used to collect the debris from the space. The other proposition is to use solar sails for the propulsion in IDRSS. The following paper would explain how humans can achieve and quantify the above proposal. The main objective of this paper is to suggest setting up an International Debris Removal Space Station (IDRSS). In the said space station, the paper proposes to use advanced automation techniques which can involve the use of powerful electromagnets and fishnet technology which in turn would be used to collect the debris from the space. After collection of the debris, the IDRSS would melt the debris and that debris will be processed to use in future. The melted debris will be transported to earth where it will be recycled. The other proposition is to use solar sails for the propulsion in IDRSS. As we visualise the concept of IDRSS as a successful mission towards the total removal and safe space from space debris, we also envision it to be a manned station just like ISS so that it can more efficiently run. The following paper would explain how humans can achieve and quantify the above proposal | eng | 908c7f46-0943-4431-9e01-d1b36df3fad1 | https://journals.stmjournals.com/jomme/article=2023/view=89998/ |
Universities In London, Canada For International Students
London, Canada is a vibrant city located in southwestern Ontario. It is a popular destination for international students seeking higher education opportunities in Canada.
There are several top-notch universities in London that provide world-class education and research opportunities.
In this article, we will provide a list of universities in London, Canada for international students.
Western University
Western University is one of the top-ranked universities in Canada and is located in the heart of London. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields such as business, engineering, science, and social science.
Fanshawe College
Fanshawe College is a leading college in Canada that offers over 200 diploma, certificate, and degree programs in a variety of fields such as business, technology, health care, and the arts.
The college has a diverse student population from over 100 countries, making it an ideal destination for international students.
Brescia University College is a Catholic liberal arts college located in London, Ontario. It is affiliated with Western University and offers undergraduate programs in various fields such as arts, science, social science, and management.
Huron University College
Huron University College is also affiliated with Western University and offers undergraduate programs in various fields such as arts, social science, and management.
Huron University College also provides students with opportunities to participate in research projects and study abroad programs.
International students can apply for scholarships and financial aid to help fund their studies at Huron University College.
King's University College
King's University College is a Catholic liberal arts college affiliated with Western University. It offers undergraduate programs in various fields such as arts, social science, and management.
The college has a strong focus on community service and provides students with opportunities to volunteer and give back to the community. King's University College also offers study abroad programs and scholarships for international students. | eng | d41ca8de-3bab-467a-b778-86acaa5b392d | https://proschoolgist.com/universities-in-london-canada-for-international-students/ |
Sympathy for the devil
Although neither as famous nor as cuddly as the koala (yes, koala, not koala bear), Australia's tasmanian devils are a national icon, even inspiring the Warner Brothers cartoon character Taz. But for at least a decade, a deadly cancer has been killing off these native creatures to the point where the tassie devil is now officially set ...But for at least a decade, a deadly cancer has been killing off these native creatures to the point where the tassie devil is now officially set to become an endangered species. The cancer, Devil Facial Tumor Disease (DFTD), causes lesions usually around the mouth of the devils, which then develop into tumors that make it impossible for the animals to eat. Eventually they die of starvation. DFTD is killing almost three out of four of the animals, such that the total population of wild tasmanian devils has declined from 200,000 ten years ago to around 50,000 today.
Scientists still don't know what causes DFTD, or how to detect it before it strikes. While there is some hope that isolated populations may be able to escape the tumors, many researchers fear that this might be the end of the natural population of tasmanian devils on the island of Tasmania. This is because even if they do survive, their dwindled numbers mean that other foreign predators, such as foxes or feral cats, could end up dominating areas once occupied by the devils. This would be a tragic end for the voracious Taz, but Tasmanians aren't giving up just | eng | ebbd6646-4bd5-406d-aa86-c22f6ff8516f | https://foreignpolicy.com/2007/02/19/sympathy-for-the-devil-2/ |
music - Ernest Lewinter
Originally an Irish folksong. I read somewhere it became fairly popular among some parts of the British women´s lib movement in the 1960s when Bert Jansch first recorded it. The lyrics point at the underprivileged position of women in those times. (By the way - Bert´s arrangement was copied by "Led Zeppelin" on one of their albums with no credits for Bert.) | eng | 84d4783d-b3fc-478f-a2b7-d9f31dee317c | http://ernest-lewinter.de/music.html |
Tag: Passenger car
On May 9th, 1869 the Central Pacific and Union Pacific rail lines met at Promontory Summit, Utah and the Golden Spike was driven to connect the two. Suddenly, Americans could travel coast to coast over 1,776 miles of track. I find it interesting it was 1776! Trains have done a great deal for our country, and continue to although passenger rail has dropped tremendously over the years. The day was created by the National Passenger Railroad Corporation to be celebrated on the Saturday closest to May 10th when actual service began. Traveling by train can be very enjoyable. Though costs are nearly as much, or more, than flying, you get to see a great deal more of the country and you can celebrate when life was slower and more easy paced.
How to celebrate – Take a train ride. Build a model train set. Study the history of trains | eng | 7bf18ee8-8589-4402-a1fb-efdfafbf70f6 | https://unboxingthebizarre.blog/tag/passenger-car/ |
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Revenue Inspector, student arrested for cyber crime
A revenue inspector working in the district was arrested by police for allegedly hacking internet bank accounts and using the account numbers and passwords to make online purchases.
The accused, Suraj Chandra Bala (24) was employed as revenue inspector in Panasput under cut-off region of Malkangiri. He was using the accounts to make e-purchases and book railway tickets online.
He used to then sell the railway tickets and products purchased online to locals. Malkangiri police have also arrested one Jiban Dash (23), a Plus Three student, who assisted Bala in the crime.
Bala, who is an MBA degree holder, and Dash were habitual hackers and mostly targeted accounts in State Bank of India for the crime. Sources said Bala used to commit such crimes even before joining the Revenue Department. Both Bala and Dash belong to MV-45 village under Malkangiri police limits and had reportedly made lakhs through cyber crime before landing in the police net.
"The crime came to fore when a customer of Bala in Jeypore did not get the product that the latter had assured him against cash. Subsequent investigations revealed their modus operandi," said Malkangiri IIC E Kiro.
Informing about the modus operandi, the IIC said Bala used to enter ATM counters while those were crowded. He used to remember the ATM codes by noticing the finger movements. Then he would collect the ATM transaction slips that are usually thrown away by people. "From these slips, he would gather information about account numbers and then hack them," Kiro said, adding that the exact amount of money that the two made through cyber crime is being ascertained. | eng | 05f3af0b-0153-4bd5-9dfa-e2defee9ae01 | https://cybersafetyunit.com/english-revenue-inspector-student-arrested-for-cyber-crime/?lang=en |
Cups and mL Converter
Convert between cups and mL for US cups, metric cups and imperial cups, using this tool and
chart.
How many milliliters are there in a cup?
The UK cups, Canada cups, or other Commonwealth nations are 250 mLs, and US cups are 236.6
milliliters (mL), so half of the cups in the UK are 125 mL, whereas half of the cups in the US are
120 mL. (quarter cups tend to be the same at 60 mLs). If you're mentioning a UK recipe from before
the 1970s, the cup measurement can be an imperial cup size of 284mL.
Conversion table for US cups and mL
Cups (US)
mL
1/4 cup
59 mL
1/3 cup
79 mL
1/2 cup
118 mL
2/3 cup
158 mL
3/4 cup
177 mL
1 cup
237 mL
1 1/2 cups
355 mL
2 cups
473 mL
Figures are rounded. US cup.
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With UK cups, you can convert cups to mL by multiplying your cup value by 250. The formula for
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100 mL
0.42 cups
2/5 cup
150 mL
0.64 cups
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200 mL
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250 mL
1.06 cups
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1 and 1/2 cups
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650 mL
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700 mL
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750 mL
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US Cup Size vs. Metric Cup Size
In contrast to Australia, the United States Cup measurement is typically equivalent to one-half US
pint (236.6 ml), or what is known as a customary cup. But according to American legislation, the cup
now used for nutrition labeling in the country is 240 ml.
What volume in mL is a cup in other countries?
Canada, New Zealand, and Australia all use the 250-milliliter metric cup.
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The cup is a volume measurement used in cooking. It is often equivalent to 200–250 milliliters (ml)
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How do you know if a problem is well-posed?
A method to determine the well-posedness of a problem is the energy method. The method is based upon deriving an energy estimate for a given problem. and integrate in space over the given interval. From this energy estimate one can conclude that the problem is well-posed.
What do you understand by a well posed problem?
Is Wave Equation well-posed?
The pairing of the elliptic equation with initial conditions led to an ill-posed problem. Thus the small change in the initial data leads a small change in the solution at any positive time. One expects this, since the initial value problem is well-posed for the wave equation.
Which of the following is a well-posed ODE initial value problem?
We will say that an initial-value problem is well posed if the linear system defined by the PDE, together with any bounded initial conditions is marginally stable. As discussed in [452], a system is defined to be stable when its response to bounded initial conditions approaches zero as time goes to infinity.
What is a ill defined problem?
The ill-defined problems are those that do not have clear goals, solution paths, or expected solution. The well-defined problems have specific goals, clearly defined solution paths, and clear expected solutions.
What is well-posed learning problem explain with suitable examples?
Well Posed Learning Problem – A computer program is said to learn from experience E in context to some task T and some performance measure P, if its performance on T, as was measured by P, upgrades with experience E.
What is well defined learning problem explain with a suitable example?
A computer program is said to learn from experience E with respect to some class of tasks T and performance measure P, if its performance in tasks T, as measured by P, improves with experience E.
What is well posed problem in machine learning?
A (machine learning) problem is well-posed if a solution to it exists, if that solution is unique, and if that solution depends on the data / experience but it is not sensitive to (reasonably small) changes in the data / experience.
When can we say that a problem is suitable to be solved using CFD *?
When can we say that a problem is suitable to be solved using CFD? Explanation: We say a problem to be well suited for CFD when the partial differential equation representing the problem has a unique solution and that solution depends on the specified initial and boundary conditions.
What is heuristic thinking?
Heuristics are mental shortcuts that can facilitate problem-solving and probability judgments. These strategies are generalizations, or rules-of-thumb, reduce cognitive load, and can be effective for making immediate judgments, however, they often result in irrational or inaccurate conclusions.
What is well-structured and poorly structured problem?
Well-structured (puzzle) problems can be represented by a problem space consisting of well-defined initial and goal states that are connected by legal moves. In contrast, the initial, goal, and intermediate states of ill-structured (design) problems are incompletely specified.
What is the difference between well-defined and I'll define problems?
It is also customary to distinguish between well-defined and ill-defined problems. In a well-defined problem, the given state of the problem, the goal state of the problem, and the allowable operators (or moves) are each clearly specified.
What are the five components of a well-defined problem?
A problem consists of five parts: The state space, an initial situation, actions, a goal test, and path costs.
What are the characteristics of a well-structured problem?
Well-Structured ProblemsEdit Well-structured problems are those in which the initial state, goal state, and constraints are clearly defined. Solving WSPs requires procedural knowledge that follows a completely defined and step-by-step, or rote procedure.
Who said a problem well-defined is a problem half solved?
The quote "A Problem Well Stated is Half Solved" is usually attributed to Charles Kettering, who was head of research at General Motors from 1920 to 1947.
What does a well-defined problem is half solved meaning?
"A problem well stated is a problem half solved" (Charles Kettering). If you can define the problem, solving becomes easy. Running away from any problem only increases the distance from the solution. The easiest way to escape from the problem is to solve it.
What is the saying a problem shared?
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How Bitcoin-Only On-Ramps Are Boosting Bitcoin Adoption
As the world's most prominent cryptocurrency, Bitcoin continues to reshape the financial landscape. One of the latest developments contributing to its widespread adoption is the emergence of Bitcoin-only on-ramps. These platforms are fostering a paradigm shift by focusing solely on Bitcoin, thereby bolstering its adoption among the masses. This blog post explores how these on-ramps are facilitating Bitcoin's growth.
Understanding Bitcoin-Only On-Ramps
Bitcoin-only on-ramps are platforms or services designed to facilitate the direct purchase of Bitcoin using traditional currencies, bypassing the need for users to purchase other cryptocurrencies first.
Unlike conventional cryptocurrency exchanges, these on-ramps focus exclusively on Bitcoin, offering an accessible entry point for newcomers to the world of digital assets.
An example of a Bitcoin-only on-ramp would be Coinfinity's new app, which is arguably the best Bitcoin app to buy BTC with euros.
Simplifying the Purchase Process
Bitcoin-only on-ramps greatly simplify the process of purchasing Bitcoin, making it more accessible for first-time buyers. By focusing solely on Bitcoin, these platforms remove the complexity of navigating through multiple cryptocurrencies. This helps users avoid the confusion that often comes with conventional exchanges, which usually list a plethora of different cryptocurrencies.
Mitigating Risk with a Single, Established Cryptocurrency
A Bitcoin-only approach can also offer a safer pathway for newcomers. Bitcoin is the oldest and most established cryptocurrency, with a proven track record and a broad user base. By enabling users to invest solely in Bitcoin, these platforms help mitigate the risks associated with lesser-known, more volatile cryptocurrencies.
Promoting Financial Education
Many Bitcoin-only on-ramps also focus on educating users about the fundamental principles of Bitcoin, such as decentralization, scarcity, and the benefits of peer-to-peer transactions. This Bitcoin education can foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Bitcoin, ultimately leading to increased adoption.
Empowering Remittances and Cross-Border Payments
Bitcoin-only on-ramps can also be beneficial in facilitating remittances and cross-border transactions. Bitcoin's borderless nature makes it an effective tool for international transfers, and these platforms provide an easy-to-use interface for such transactions. This can especially aid those in countries with limited access to traditional banking services, further driving Bitcoin's global adoption.
The Bottom Line
Bitcoin-only on-ramps are playing a crucial role in the mainstream adoption of Bitcoin. They simplify the purchase process, mitigate risks associated with other cryptocurrencies, promote financial education, and facilitate cross-border transactions.
However, while these platforms offer numerous benefits, potential users should still exercise due diligence. It's important to understand that investing in cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, involves risks. Potential investors should thoroughly research and consider their risk tolerance before making an investment.
The rise of Bitcoin-only on-ramps is undoubtedly a testament to Bitcoin's growing prominence. It will be exciting to observe how these platforms further shape the landscape of cryptocurrency adoption in the years to come. In the meantime, these on-ramps serve as a compelling example of how innovation in the cryptocurrency space continues to break down barriers, opening the door for Bitcoin's broader acceptance in the financial world.
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One of those looks like an issue with an older Virtualmin repo -- I've modified the instructions to show the newer apt repository for those two sources.list lines... can you try those? It's pointing to "/gpl/vm/6/apt" now rather than "/gpl/ubuntu".
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Google Play Store Developer Console gets updated with new analytics features
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I. Introduction
The Google Play Store Developer Console is a powerful tool for app developers to manage and promote their apps on the Android platform. Recently, the Developer Console has been updated with a variety of new analytics features, which provide developers with even more insights and data about their apps' performance.
These new features allow developers to track and analyze a wide range of metrics, such as user engagement, revenue, and more. This essay will explore the new analytics features added to the Google Play Store Developer Console, and discuss how they can benefit app developers in terms of improving their app development process.
Explanation of what the Google Play Store Developer Console is
The Google Play Store Developer Console is a web-based platform designed for app developers to manage and promote their apps on the Android operating system. It is the primary portal for developers to upload and publish their apps, and manage their app's listing and distribution on the Google Play Store.
The Developer Console provides developers with a wide range of tools and features to help them manage their apps. These include:
App listing management: Developers can use the Developer Console to create and manage the listing of their app on the Google Play Store, including the app's title, description, screenshots, and other information.
App distribution: Developers can use the Developer Console to distribute their apps to different countries, languages, and devices.
App monetization: Developers can use the Developer Console to set up and manage in-app purchases, subscriptions, and ads.
App analytics: Developers can use the Developer Console to access detailed analytics and metrics about their app's performance, such as user engagement, revenue, and more.
App testing: Developers can use the Developer Console to test their apps on different devices and configurations before publishing them to the Google Play Store.
The Google Play Store Developer Console is an essential tool for app developers to manage and promote their apps on the Android platform, and with the recent updates of analytic features it provides more data and insights for developers to improve their app development process.
Brief overview of the importance of analytics for app developers
Analytics are an essential part of app development, as they provide developers with valuable insights and data about their app's performance. Analytics can help developers to understand how their app is being used, identify areas of improvement, and make informed decisions about the future development of their app.
By using analytics, developers can gain a better understanding of their app's user engagement, such as how often the app is used, how long users spend using the app, and which features are the most popular.
This information can help developers to identify areas of their app that may need improvement, and make changes to improve user engagement and retention.
Analytics can also help developers to understand their app's revenue, such as how much money their app is generating, and which in-app purchases or subscriptions are the most popular. This information can help developers to identify areas of their app that may be generating the most revenue and make changes to increase their app's revenue.
In addition to helping with app development, analytics can also be used to inform marketing and promotional efforts. By understanding which features of the app are most popular, developers can create targeted marketing campaigns to promote those features and attract new users.
Analytics are an essential tool for app developers, providing them with valuable insights and data that can help them to improve their app development process, increase user engagement, and generate more revenue.
With the recent update of the Google Play Store Developer Console, developers have access to more insights and data to help them make data-driven decisions and improve their apps.
II. New Analytics Features
Recently, the Google Play Store Developer Console has been updated with a variety of new analytics features, providing developers with even more insights and data about their app's performance. These new features include:
User engagement metrics: Developers can now track metrics such as daily and monthly active users, retention rates, and session lengths to better understand how users are engaging with their app.
Revenue metrics: Developers can now track revenue metrics such as in-app purchase revenue, subscription revenue, and ad revenue to better understand how their app is generating revenue and which monetization strategies are working best.
User acquisition metrics: Developers can now track metrics such as user acquisition cost, return on ad spend, and lifetime value to better understand the cost of acquiring new users and the long-term value of those users.
User segmentation: Developers can now segment their users based on various criteria such as geographic location, device type, and app version to better understand how different groups of users are engaging with their app.
Custom metrics: Developers can now create their own custom metrics to track specific events or actions within their app.
Real-time data: Developers can now access real-time data, which allows them to see how users are interacting with their app in real-time and quickly respond to any issues or opportunities.
These new analytics features provide developers with more detailed and actionable data, giving them more insights and information to improve their app development process, increase user engagement, and generate more revenue.
With these new features, developers can make more data-driven decisions, and have more control over their app's performance.
Description of the new analytics features added to the Google Play Store Developer Console
The Google Play Store Developer Console has recently been updated with a variety of new analytics features to provide developers with more insights and data about their app's performance. Some of the new features include:
User engagement metrics: Developers can now track metrics such as daily and monthly active users, retention rates, and session lengths. This allows developers to better understand how users are engaging with their app, which features are the most popular, and how to improve user engagement and retention.
Revenue metrics: Developers can now track revenue metrics such as in-app purchase revenue, subscription revenue, and ad revenue. This allows developers to better understand how their app is generating revenue and which monetization strategies are working best.
User acquisition metrics: Developers can now track metrics such as user acquisition cost, return on ad spend, and lifetime value. This allows developers to better understand the cost of acquiring new users and the long-term value of those users, which can help them optimize their user acquisition strategy.
User segmentation: Developers can now segment their users based on various criteria such as geographic location, device type, and app version. This allows developers to better understand how different groups of users are engaging with their app, and make targeted improvements to increase user engagement and retention.
Custom metrics: Developers can now create their own custom metrics to track specific events or actions within their app. This allows developers to track metrics that are specific to their app, which can provide more detailed insights about their app's performance.
Real-time data: Developers can now access real-time data, which allows them to see how users are interacting with their app in real-time and quickly respond to any issues or opportunities.
With these new analytics features, developers have more detailed and actionable data to improve their app development process, increase user engagement, and generate more revenue. The newly added features provide developers with more insights and information to make data-driven decisions.....
Explanation of how these new features can benefit app developers
The new analytics features added to the Google Play Store Developer Console can benefit app developers in a number of ways:
Improving user engagement: With the new user engagement metrics, developers can better understand how users are engaging with their app, which features are the most popular, and how to improve user engagement and retention. This can help developers to identify areas of their app that may need improvement, and make changes to improve user engagement and retention.
Increasing revenue: With the new revenue metrics, developers can better understand how their app is generating revenue and which monetization strategies are working best. This can help developers to identify areas of their app that may be generating the most revenue and make changes to increase their app's revenue.
Optimizing user acquisition: With the new user acquisition metrics, developers can better understand the cost of acquiring new users and the long-term value of those users. This can help developers to optimize their user acquisition strategy and acquire more valuable users at a lower cost.
Targeting specific user groups: With the new user segmentation feature, developers can segment their users based on various criteria such as geographic location, device type, and app version. This allows developers to better understand how different groups of users are engaging with their app, and make targeted improvements to increase user engagement and retention.
Tracking specific metrics: With the new custom metrics feature, developers can create their own custom metrics to track specific events or actions within their app. This allows developers to track metrics that are specific to their app, which can provide more detailed insights about their app's performance.
Examples of specific metrics that can now be tracked and analyzed
The new analytics features added to the Google Play Store Developer Console allows developers to track and analyze a variety of specific metrics, including:
Daily and monthly active users: Developers can track the number of users who have opened and used their app on a daily and monthly basis, which allows them to understand how frequently their app is being used.
Retention rates: Developers can track the percentage of users who continue to use their app over time, which allows them to understand how well their app is retaining users.
Session lengths: Developers can track the average length of time that users spend using their app in a single session, which allows them to understand how long users are engaging with their app.
In-app purchase revenue: Developers can track the amount of revenue generated from in-app purchases, which allows them to understand how much money their app is generating from in-app purchases.
Subscription revenue: Developers can track the amount of revenue generated from subscriptions, which allows them to understand how much money their app is generating from subscriptions.
Ad revenue: Developers can track the amount of revenue generated from ads, which allows them to understand how much money their app is generating from ads.
User acquisition cost: Developers can track the cost of acquiring new users, which allows them to understand the cost of acquiring new users and optimize their user acquisition strategy.
Return on ad spend: Developers can track the return on investment for their ad spend, which allows them to understand the effectiveness of their ad campaigns.
Lifetime value: Developers can track the long-term value of their users, which allows them to understand the long-term value of their users and optimize their user acquisition strategy.
III. Impact on App Development
The introduction of new analytics features in the Google Play Store Developer Console has had a significant impact on the app development process. With access to more detailed and actionable data, developers can make more data-driven decisions and have more control over their app's performance. These new features provide developers with insights into user engagement, revenue generation, user acquisition, and more.
This allows developers to identify areas of their app that may need improvement and make changes to increase user engagement, generate more revenue, and optimize their user acquisition strategy.
The new analytics features also allow developers to track specific metrics and create custom metrics, which provide more detailed insights about their app's performance. Furthermore, developers can now access real-time data, which allows them to see how users are interacting with their app in real-time and quickly respond to any issues or opportunities.
Overall, the new analytics features added to the Google Play Store Developer Console have greatly impacted the app development process and have provided developers with the tools they need to improve their app development process, increase user engagement, and generate more revenue.
Discussion of how the new analytics features can improve app development
The new analytics features in the Google Play Store Developer Console can greatly improve app development by providing developers with detailed insights into their app's performance.
The analytics dashboard includes a variety of metrics, such as user engagement, retention, and revenue, which can help developers understand how their app is performing and identify areas for improvement.
One of the key benefits of the new analytics is the ability to track user engagement and retention. Developers can see how often users are opening the app, how long they are spending in the app, and how many are coming back to the app.
This information can help developers understand what features are popular, and what may be causing users to lose interest and stop using the app.
Another important metric is revenue, which allows developers to track how much money their app is generating. This information can help developers understand which monetization options are working best, and which may need to be adjusted. For example, developers can see how much revenue is coming from in-app purchases, subscriptions, or ads, which can help them decide where to focus their efforts to increase revenue.
The new analytics also include crash and ANR (Application Not Responding) reporting, which allows developers to see the specific issues that are causing their app to crash or freeze. This information is crucial for identifying and fixing bugs and other performance issues that could negatively impact the user experience.
In summary, the new analytics features in the Google Play Store Developer Console can greatly improve app development by providing developers with detailed insights into their app's performance.
This information can help developers understand what features are popular, what may be causing users to lose interest, which monetization options are working best, and identify bugs and other performance issues. This allows developers to make data-driven decisions to improve their app's performance and user experience.
Analysis of how developers can use the data provided by the new features to make informed decisions about their apps
The data provided by the new features in the Google Play Store Developer Console can be a valuable resource for developers, as it allows them to make informed decisions about their apps.
The understand user engagement and retention.
By tracking how often users are opening the app, how long they are spending in the app, and how many are coming back to the app, developers can identify which features are popular and which may be causing users to lose interest. This information can be used to improve the app's user experience and increase retention.
Another important use of the data provided by the console is to understand monetization options. Developers can track how much money their app is generating and which monetization options are working best, such as in-app purchases, subscriptions, or ads. This information can help developers make decisions about which monetization options to focus on, and how to optimize them to increase revenue.
TheIn summary, the data provided by the new features in the Google Play Store Developer Console can be a valuable resource for developers, allowing them to make informed decisions about their apps.
Consideration of how the new features can help developers identify trends and user behavior
The new features in the Google Play Store Developer Console can help developers identify trends and user behavior by providing them with detailed analytics and insights. The identify trends in user engagement and retention. By tracking how often users are opening the app, how long they are spending in the app, and how many are coming back to the app, developers can identify which features are popular and which may be causing users to lose interest. This information can help developers make decisions about which features to focus on and which to improve to increase engagement and retention.
Another important use of the data provided by the console is to identify trends in monetization. Developers can track how much money their app is generating and which monetization options are working best, such as in-app purchases, subscriptions, or ads.
This information can help developers identify which monetization options are most popular among their users and which are most effective in increasing revenue. This can help them decide where to focus their efforts in order to optimize monetization.
The data provided by the console can also be used to identify trends in user behavior. For example, developers can track how users are interacting with their app and identify which features are most popular, which are not being used, and which are causing the most crashes or errors.
This information can help developers understand how users are interacting with their app and make decisions about which features to improve and which to remove.
In summary, the new features in the Google Play Store Developer Console can help developers identify trends and user behavior by providing them with detailed analytics and insights. By tracking user engagement, retention, monetization options and user behavior, developers can make data-driven decisions about which features to focus on, improve or remove, which monetization options to optimize and ultimately improve the user experience, increase retention and revenue.
IV. Conclusion
Summary of the new analytics features added to the Google Play Store Developer Console
The new analytics features added to the Google Play Store Developer Console provide developers with detailed insights into their app's performance, allowing them to make data-driven decisions to improve their app's performance and user experience.
The analytics dashboard includes a variety of metrics, such as user engagement, retention, and revenue, which can help developers understand how their app is performing and identify areas for improvement. It also includes crash and ANR (Application Not Responding) reporting, which allows developers to see the specific issues that are causing their app to crash or freeze and fix them before they become major issues.
These features provide developers with the ability to track user engagement and retention, monetization options, identify and fix bugs and other performance issues, as well as identifying trends and user behavior. Overall, these new analytics features in the Google Play Store Developer Console can greatly improve app development by providing developers with detailed insights into their app's performance.
Emphasis on the importance of data-driven decision making in app development
Data-driven decision making is crucial for app development, as it allows developers to make informed decisions based on the performance of their app. The new analytics features added to the Google Play Store Developer Console provide developers with the ability to track a variety of metrics, such as user engagement, retention, and revenue, which can help them understand how their app is performing and identify areas for improvement.
By tracking user engagement and retention, developers can understand which features are popular and which may be causing users to lose interest. This information can be used to improve the app's user experience and increase retention.
Similarly, by tracking monetization options, developers can understand which options are working best, such as in-app purchases, subscriptions, or ads, and can make decisions about which monetization options to focus on and how to optimize them to increase revenue.
Additionally, theData-driven decision making can also help developers identify trends and user behavior. For example, developers can track how users are interacting with their app and identify which features are most popular, which are not being used, and which are causing the most crashes or errors. This information can help developers understand how users are interacting with their app and make decisions about which features to improve and which to remove.
In summary, data-driven decision making is essential for app development. The new analytics features in the Google Play Store Developer Console provide developers with the ability to track a variety of metrics, identify and fix bugs, and understand user behavior. This information can help developers make informed decisions about their app's performance and improve the user experience, increase retention and revenue.
Final thoughts on the potential impact of the new features on the app development industry
The new features in the Google Play Store Developer Console have the potential to greatly impact the app development industry by providing developers with detailed insights and analytics into their app's performance. These features allow developers to make data-driven decisions about their app's performance, which can lead to improved user experience, increased retention and revenue.
One of the key ways the new features can impact the industry is by helping developers identify and fix bugs and other performance issues. Crash and ANR (Application Not Responding) reporting allows developers to see the specific issues that are causing their app to crash or freeze and fix them before they become major issues, which can greatly improve the user experience.
Additionally, the new features can also help developers understand user behavior and make data-driven decisions about which features to focus on and improve, as well as which monetization options to optimize. This can lead to increased user engagement and retention, as well as an increase in revenue.
Furthermore, the new analytics features in the Google Play Store Developer Console can help developers identify trends in the app development industry, and make decisions accordingly. This can lead to developers staying ahead of the curve and providing their users with a better experience.
Overall, the new features in the Google Play Store Developer Console have the potential to greatly impact the app development industry by providing developers with the necessary tools to make data-driven decisions, improve user experience, increase retention, revenue and stay ahead of the curve. | eng | 8d3b5e77-59dc-4721-99bb-2ac9b1b0b53e | https://www.joker0o.xyz/2023/01/google-play-store-developer-console0-1.html |
GRABBING HEADLINES
Stories picked from headlines have an assured readership primarily because the news has recall value and opinion is already formed around it. Today, for the first time in this series, I'll give you some writing prompts based on how you can use news headlines to write tiny-big tales:
Take the morning paper and choose the first headline from the crime or local pages that grabs you. Imagine a backstory to what may have happened beyond the news item, and write it down in reverse chronology.
2. Take a random tweet of a celebrity, say, an actor or a player, (or simply someone you're not following), that appeared in your timeline quite by chance (thanks algorithm!) and write a story imagining the situation that may have given rise to that particular tweet. Was it distress? Financial or emotional? Was it frustration? About parenting? About work? About football?
3. Type a place or person, for instance, say "church", "library", "Scotland", "DeadSea", "Edwina Mountbatten" on Google, bookmark the first five search results it throws up. Use them to write a story.
4. Recall a quote from someone famous, probably dated a few years ago, when, say, you were much younger. Who said it and why do you remember it still? Was it in school literature class? Was it on TV? What was the reason behind the person saying it, do you remember that? Jot down your reaction to hearing it. Answer these yourself to put meat on the bones: What was the day like? How did your parents/family respond to it? Was it hilarious? Outrageous? Violent?
5. Doomsday theories and stories are aplenty. Why do you think they work? Because they use imagination around something that already exists. Use a current situation that is damaging/disturbing and extrapolate it to sometime in the future, tell a story how it would be solved/how it's going to get worse?
6. Series of 'Newspaper clippings' as hybrid/hermit crab form in flash fiction writing.
7. Date chronology to chart out event(s) that are/were playing out universally (and therefore, easily recognizable by readers) and exposing your characters to that level of detail. (From POV of that character or as omnipresent narrator)
Today's Recommended Reading is therefore scattered, not falling into any particular theme/genre/subject. Hope you enjoy: | eng | 2acbda9f-8ba1-42fa-bcc3-eb53ee339a1f | https://mandirapattnaik.com/grabbing-headlines/ |
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Linear Acceleration: A form of transit in space flight where a spacecraft points toward a destination and accelerates for half of the distance it needs to travel, then decelerates for the other half, currently not viable due to the high amounts of DeltaV and fuel required.
I'm working on a Sci-fi universe where due to humanity's lack of gravity manipulation technologies (BS artificial gravity plaiting, anti-gravity, etc.) human ships are oriented like towers (Engine being like the foundation, decks being different floors) and use Linear acceleration to mimic the sensation of gravity in space. (yes I did get inspiration from the Expanse)
Qualities im looking for:
high fuel efficiency
capable of acceleration of 9.8 m/s^2 or higher for days to years at a time
the shorter the structure, the better (no kilometer-long metal structures, as flipping halfway for deceleration would cause high amounts of stress on the craft that could tear it in half)
Technology at this point is to where fusion reactors are possible to build and maintain for long periods of time and Mankind is close to antimatter technologies (synthesis, reactors, etc.) and basic FTL (akin to a warp drive) (FTL is used to jump between two points in space nearly instantly but is incredibly dangerous, thus traditional space travel is used for interplanetary distances and traveling to jump points)
The distances travel range from between Earth and the moon to Earth to the farthest parts of the Kuiper belt
The engine can be turned off and on a near infinite amount of times (a common problem with current rocket technology is that engines can be ignited and shut off only a set number of times)
RADIATION IS NOT A CONCERN FOR ME As long as it can be shielded against, as these engines are only used in space.
$\begingroup$There's a big difference between an organization with a half a Billion dollar yearly budget, being able to trap 3 anti hydrogen for 1000 seconds, and a non-hypothetical antimatter drive.$\endgroup$
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From the question I'm not sure if you are looking for a scientifically realistic answer, with not involving super hypothetical tech being optional and all. If not, there are plenty of fictional options, e.g. the Epstein drive from The Expanse. It's described as being fusion powered, but how the drive as a whole works is just handwaved, and not possible with currently known technology.
If you are looking for something scientifically realistic, an answer that's still missing here is the nuclear salt water rocket. Nothing like it has ever been tested, but the design is based on powering a rocket with a continuous nuclear reaction. According to the Wikipedia page,
The design and calculations discussed above are using 20 percent enriched uranium salts. However, it would be plausible to use another design which would be capable of achieving much higher exhaust velocities (4,725 km/s) and use a 30,000 tonne ice comet along with 7,500 tonnes of highly enriched uranium salts to propel a 300 tonne spacecraft up to 7.62% of the speed of light and potentially arrive at Alpha Centauri after a 60 year journey.
I haven't done the math on how this works out for linear acceleration in the solar system, but with the above I'd guess it is at least in the neighborhood.
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Reading your requirements again, having a somewhat serious proposal in the current scientific literature doesn't seem to be the tech level you're aiming at. If they have experimental antimatter and warp-like technologies, they probably also have direct thrust fusion rockets. A deuterium - helium-3 fusion rocket has an exhaust velocity just above 21,000 km/s* assuming 100% conversion efficiency. Using magnetic fields to confine the reaction and direct the reaction products shouldn't be a problem, and should help with the longevity of the engine. According to Scott Manley, the Expanse's Epstein drives would need an exhaust velocity of 10000 to 15000 km/s, so this is perfectly in the range. Scott discusses that an Epstein drive fueled by deuterium - helium-3 fusion would still emit part of the fusion energy as energetic neutrons and hard X-rays and that would be enough to melt the rocket, so you'll need some science-fictional technologies to improve the efficiency and reduce these side conversions, but that doesn't seem more difficult than handling antimatter and FTL.
Small scale versions (where the heating is manageable, but thrust and exhaust velocity are much lower) of such direct thrust fusion drives are actually being researched. You just need to scale it up.
So at the tech level you seem to be targeting, something like Epstein drives are perfectly possible.
* Calculated by converting the energies of the reaction products (3.6 MeV for the alpha particle and 14.7 MeV for the proton) to their velocities and taking a weighted average. If you are able to (magnetically) split the alpha particle and proton streams and transfer energy from the protons to the alpha particles so they both have the same velocity, you can get an even higher average exhaust velocity. If you have technology to ensure neutrons are emitted in the right direction or can be redirected, deuterium-tritium fusion gives about the same exhaust velocities, but then you need to deal with neutron radiation in your rocket exhaust.
TL;DR: rockets are limited in many ways. You can have high thrust, or high efficiency, but trying to combine the two does not work well if you're constrained by real world materials and physics.
Don't use rockets to provide artificial gravity.
high fuel efficiency
With rockets, this means high exhaust velocity, and good ways to get stuff moving fast are nuclear reactions. These are doubly useful in that they provide the energy to their exhaust products, so your fuel and your reaction mass are the same thing, which makes the plumbing easier.
Fusion reactions have products shooting out at up to 10% of lightspeed. Antimatter annihilation has stuff coming out faster, but for complex reasons is doesn't end up being quite as good as you might think.
capable of acceleration of 9.8 m/s^2 or higher for days to years at a time
The former is very, very tricky. The latter is stupendously difficult.
The problem with rockets with very high exhaust velocities is that they tend to be low thrust. If you can scale them up (and not all designs scale up well), then you have the problem of them requiring huge amounts of power, and hence huge amounts of heat.
Really huge amounts of heat, and really huge amounts of power.
The thrust power of an engine is $F_p = \frac{FV_e}{2}$ where $V_e$ is exhaust velocity and $F$ is the thrust in newtons. A 1000 tonne spacecraft accelerating at one standard gravity has a thrust of 9.81MN. With an exhaust velocity of 5% of C, that means a thrust power of ~74 terawatts.
Super-high-power nuclear rockets are also notoriously inefficient. Antimatter rockets lose >30% of their power output to hard gamma radiation. Fusion rockets lose at least 25% of their yield to x-ray and neutron radiation. That means carrying around huge radiation shields, and vast heat radiators to stop them melting.
But lets get back to your "years at a time"!
That gives you two additional problems.
Firstly, accelerating for a year at 1G gives you a velocity of about 0.72c, (including relativistic corrections). That means every gram of space debris you hit has the energy equivalent of 9 kilotonnes of TNT. Think about how easy it is going to be to armor you ships against that sort of punishment.
Secondly, now we've established that both Newton and Einstein hate your ideas, Tsiolkovsky gets to join in too. The relativistic rocket equation says that a fusion drive with a 0.05c exhaust velocity needs a mass-ratio of >70 million... that means that each gram of dry mass of your rocket, you need 70 tonnes of fuel to run that rocket for a year.
You can use antimatter instead, which needs a mass ratio of merely 15, but that comes at a cost of a thrust power of 485TW, and to achieve that you're emitting hundreds more terawatts of pure gamma radiation which needs massive shields and even more huge heat radiators to stop them boiling away in an instant. Also, carrying around kilotonnes of pure antimatter has its own risks.
Optional: cool as all heck
Cool is subjective. I like the 2014 Firefly design from Icarus Interstellar... its awkward to get free papers about it anymore, but Project Rho has a nice summary. It should give you a good idea of the scale of the heat radiators that fusion rockets need. It would have a thrust measured in centigees, and a payload of ~150 tonnes for many tens of thousands of tonnes of starship. It is a pretty realistic design.
and basic FTL (akin to a warp drive)
Just use that for long distance travel. Forget using rockets to provide gravity... physics just won't let you do it nearly as well as you'd like.
$\begingroup$To be fair, the problems with travelling at any substantial fraction of C (impacts, etc) are something you're really going to have to deal with regardless, because if you're going to get anywhere in any reasonable timescale, you're really going to need to go at a decent velocity anyway, no matter what technology or technique you use to reach that speed... It's not really a problem specific to this scenario, but applies to most scenarios that aren't going to take centuries to get anywhere useful.$\endgroup$
$\begingroup$Re "Fusion reactions have products shooting out at up to 10% of lightspeed": Wikipedia and this page seem to have it "only" in the hundreds of km/s, which is two orders of magnitude lower.$\endgroup$
$\begingroup$@Peter-ReinstateMonica I was very careful to state "reaction product", because the products of a fusion reaction do travel at that speed, and therefore represent an upper bound for the exhaust velocity and hence specific impulse of a fusion rocket. Current designs involve exhausts which are not pure fusion products, but include non-fusing material that is heated by the reaction.$\endgroup$
Ion propulsion is what is used on satellites. It's extremely fuel efficient, since you're just shooting out xenon at extreme speeds. You don't need massive tubes. It's easy to turn on and off. And you can scale it up a lot.
The main limitation for them today is power. We use solar power to power them, and solar power doesn't have that much power. With fusion you can power massive electromagnets that move ships at huge speeds.
If you want a larger explanation on this, this answer on space.stackexchange explains how the main limitation on them is the limited power solar energy provides, not other things.
$\begingroup$Ion engines definitely tick the "high fuel efficiency" box, but I'm not aware of any that, regardless of power source, come even close to being able to achieve more than a tiny fraction of 1G of thrust.$\endgroup$
$\begingroup$@KerrAvon2055 maybe an ion engine could accelerate a solar panel only to 1G, however this is about space travel, payload matters.. F=M*a so a=F/M. The more mass, the more Xenon you need to emit. Actually, I wonder if there's enough light, when traveling between stars, to feed the solar panels.$\endgroup$
$\begingroup$@Goodies my knowledge is probably way out of date, but when I was interested in such things the most efficient thrust-to-mass ion drive available was only producing about 0.001 G. That was just for moving the engine, not even considering reaction mass, power source, superstructure and payload. Even if there are now ion thrusters that are two orders of magnitude more efficient (are there?), if the engine can't accelerate itself at anything close to 1G then it definitely can't accelerate the entire craft it's attached to.$\endgroup$
$\begingroup$Aha well @KerrAvon2055 I'm not an expert either, I just cited Isaac Newton. When the thruster power (for satellites ?) is that low,it would not be able to accelerate its own power source to 1G, you're right..$\endgroup$
$\begingroup$@Goodies "1G" is the acceleration, not the speed. You don't "accelerate to 1G", you accelerate at 1G. If your ion engine is only capable of 0.001G then that's it - it doesn't matter how long you run it for - it'll still be 0.001G.$\endgroup$
If you're looking for a physics-compatible answer that doesn't require any extreme technologies, I'm afraid you're going to be disappointed. The tyranny of the rocket equation is functionally unassailable.
Firstly you're going to need a lot of reaction mass. No matter how efficient and powerful your drive, you still need stuff to throw out the back to make you go forward. And the more reaction mass you carry the more you need to carry to accelerate the fuel mass along with the rest of the ship. This is a losing game.
We can flatten out the exponential curve a little by throwing more energy at the problem... right? Well, yeah, but there are limits here too. The more power you need to produce the bigger the reactor needs to be. And for fusion reactors (at least the ones we're working on now) that's an exponential growth in mass against a linear growth in power output. Not a problem for a Tokomak sitting under a mountain somewhere ground-side, but when you're trying to provide power to move a spaceship the reactor's mass is kind of a big deal. And of course you need a supply of deuterium and tritium (none of this protium trash) for the reactor, or maybe some enriched lithium for a breeder blanket to supply the tritium... and so on. A couple hundred tons of reactor is a pain to move around at the best of times. Getting it to produce enough power to lift itself at 1G, even ignoring the mass of the engines and various fuels, is simply bad SF for the foreseeable future.
Basically no matter how you look at this problem you'll find Physics standing there in a "Newton Rocks!" t-shirt, swinging a ruddy great club labelled "The Rocket Equation" around and grinning evilly. Or possibly doing an impression of Sylvester Stallone as Judge Dredd drawling that classic line: "I am the law!"
Because Physics can be a bit of a dick sometimes.
Still here? My, aren't we persistent. Or masochistic. Maybe both?
A lot of very smart people (no not me, actually smart people) have given this problem plenty of thought and come up with a few possible options. The best we've managed to come up with to date in terms of efficient, high power propulsion is the same thing engineers have been doing to tricky problem for centuries: blow s#!t up. If that doesn't work, blow s#!t up harder.
(Which, now I come to think about it, is already the foundation of rocketry.)
I present to you: the Orion nuclear pulse drive. This baby uses a series of nuclear (fission, not fusion) reactions as thrust. Sub-kiloton nuclear munitions are fired at about one per second, half of the explosion pushing against a pusher plate which transmits force through a series of shock absorbers to the body of the ship. With proper tuning you can get up to 4G pretty easily, and keep it up for a fairly long time.
Of course it's dirty as hell and you'll need quite a bit of shielding if you want to arrive at the outer planets with hair and germ cells intact. Never fear though, we have cleaner alternatives: Inertial Confined Fusion. Still blowing s#!t up, just with slightly cleaner fusion products and a greatly reduced "glow in the dark passengers" factor. Same basic idea, just using terrawatt XFEL or NDPG lasers (ask the NIF - they love this stuff) to touch off enriched deuterium/tritium ICF pellets. Might be lower yield per pellet, but you can fire them off more frequently... which gives a smoother ride, am I right? And since the resultant helium plasma has a charge we can use magnets to shape the exhaust, so it might even be more efficient and controllable. And it's a hell of a lot lighter than a Tokomak too.
Take that Bussard! Your ramjets might have the range, but we have more "blowing s#!t up" per ton than you'll ever have!
$\begingroup$@redfrogcrab You can do a powered skew flip in pretty much any rocket-like device, so I tend to overlook those bits. Or you can go unpowered for a few minutes to do an unpowered end-over like Mark mentions :P$\endgroup$
Paraphrasing Elon Musk: The best mass is no mass; the best motor is no motor.
The only viable option for interstellar travel are tiny, very light probes driven by a ground-based laser shining at their light sails. Colonization of exoplanets is done by RNA/DNA only (like it happened with Earth, back then).
$\begingroup$@redfrogcrab I know, I'm skirting your actual question. But to my defense: It solves at least two big questions with one stroke: The Fermi paradox (they were here!) and the origin of life. The Fermi paradox is, if you want, solved in a paradoxical way: We don't see U.F.O.s because indeed, conventional interstellar travel with manned, large craft is impossible -- but Earth has been visited nonetheless, in an unconventional fashion.$\endgroup$
$\begingroup$The paper is worth looking at. You use the magnetic sail you used to capture the sails as a drag brake against the interstellar medium and solar wind to slow down. Interestingly, this is the deceleration you get out of that scales with your velocity. So, it doesn't really matter if you moved at 0.1c or 0.7c.$\endgroup$
Dry Nano-Particle Field Extraction Thrusters
Nano-Particle Field Extraction Thrusters are to date the most powerful electric propulsion systems invented being hundreds of times stronger than traditional ion engines... but they are still a long way from being as optimized as they could be or achieving 1G of thrust.
They work in principle similar to an ion engine, but instead of noble gases, they use carbon based nano particles. Because of the unique conductive properties of carbon latices, and the ability to shape them however you need them to best meet your goals, you can use carbon nano-particles to achieve far greater thrust than ionized gasses, but more importantly, because there are infinite possible shapes to a carbon nano-particle, you can easily handwave in "better shapes" as an excuse for why your NPFETs produce more thrust than modern ones.
That said, there are a few engineering hurdles in the design of modern NPFETs that we already know that we can improve on by solving specific problems. The biggest is the Wet-NPFET problem. Carbon nano-particles are a solid, not a fluid; so, getting them to the charging pad is difficult. The primary solution for this is to mix them with a liquid, but then the liquid adds wasted fuel mass and tends to build up on the charging pad significantly reducing its efficiency. It also aligns the nanoparticles randomly whereas a solid fuel could align them with the charging pad taking better advantage of shape optimization. In theory, a Dry-NPFET thruster will produce much more force, but there is very little published experimental data on such designs because there are no published mechanisms for feeding one... the good news is that you don't have to delve very deep into science fiction to come up with a solution for this.
Graphene is an incredibly strong 2-dimensional crystal that can in theory be processed into sheets that are only 1 or 2 atoms thick, but tough enough to hold several pounds of weight. If your ship were have a sort of high-speed graphene printer, it could have a graphite fuel tank that is used to print a continuous sheet of graphene interlaced with the sort of carbon nanoparticles you need. You could then feed this sheet over the charging pad like a cassette tape repelling the heavier, weakly bonded nanoparticles harder than the graphene causing them to be ripped from the sheet and expelled as a super high velocity reaction mass. If you build your charging pads in pairs (one positive and one negative), you could then feed the waste graphene strips into each other to neutralize their now significant electrostatic charge. The strips can then be reloaded with new nano particles or recycled into new strips if damaged.
This very long and awesome rocket collects rocks and asteroids. Junk from the crew can also be put in the hopper as well as waste material and whatever else you have. It is fuel efficient because this stuff is fuel only for the rock plasma rocket.
You have fusion power. You use the fusion power to heat the trash to plasma. Plasma is charged particles. You use your fusion power magnets to accelerate the charged particles out the back. You can add various things to the hopper to color your plasma different colors if you want.
You are very long; yes very long indeed. Some say too long but you will remind these folks that it is not how long your ship is, but what you do with it. There will be no flipping; nay. You move like the graceful dancer you are, slowly pirouetting about your great length such that forces balance and all remains well despite your extreme to the point of impracticality longness. Your ship may groan a little with the strain. That is still ok.
Oh, xenon. Xenon! Yes xenon is fine reaction mass for deep space probes out in interstellar space. Tiny probes where cargo area is at a premium. But the farthest that the Rock Plasma Rocket is going to go is the Kuiper Belt! That is right up the street! The planned routes for this rocket are liberally strewn with reaction mass free for the taking and there is plenty of space on board to store it because this rocket is seriously long.
$\begingroup$@Chepner! The crew poo alone could be reaction mass! These are short trips because this is fast acceleration. Assume steady acceleration of 4.5 m/s2 - that gave me 64 days to go 75 billion km to Pluto. That is not long enough to make growing your own food worthwhile. They will bring all their food and go by blasting their dung out the rear. Of the ship.$\endgroup$
Beamriders
A beamrider is a spacecraft using externally produced energy to accelerate. It is free of the limits of the rocket equation. I've seen proposals that could do 24h Earth-Mars transfers (with human-compatible accelerations), and aren't that sophisticated on the technical side. The basic idea is that you have the fuel come to the rocket. How do you do that?
Take your pick:
Sunlight- or Windsail: Those are the most well-known version; those concepts have been tried already. You use the sun's light or particle emissions to propel yourself, but this is rather slow. Check out sun-diver mission concepts to see the limits of this approach.
All of the following approaches require magnetic fields as rocket nozzles. This gives you an interesting opportunity because the fields don't care if the plasma they reflect was created by the energy a distant beam station sent you or if you've just thrown a nuke out behind you. Look up Mini-Mag-Orion for the basic concept.
Bomb Trail: Use Lighsails or Mass drivers to position fission, fusion, or antimatter bomblets in a long arc along the trajectory you want to travel along. The initial stages require actual bombs, but once you've reached about 100km/s of relative velocity, you can drop a small mass in the path both the bomblet and the fusion reaction will ignite itself.
Particle or Macron Beams: Those are a tad hard to keep focussed, though options exist. Especially cold, laser-coupled particle beams could stay coherent over several AU. Particle velocities of those systems can be measured as significant fractions of c if the theology is advanced enough.
Lasersail: Breakthrough Starshot is the best-popularised version of this concept. The fact that it is considered for interstellar missions illustrates the power level involved. You can use power satellites near the sun to generate the energy you need. However, lasersails suffer from a number of serious drawbacks. Titanic lasers, mirrors, and sails are needed. The solution:
Sailbeam: Instead of dragging the vessel along with a light sail, you use small sails, which can get very fast quickly. Those sails are then vaporized by a shipboard laser or by colliding with a target mass. The plasma is then reflected in the magnetic sail.
Sailbeam is great for a number of other reasons as well. It requires less infrastructure than pure lasersails, and has a greater range, especially if relay stations are used. The system can be used for more than just spacecraft propulsion. It can be used to export solar energy from Mercury. The same magnetic reaction that drives the spaceships can be used on stations and planets as a magnetohydrodynamic generator. Incidentally, this allows you to move asteroids, and you could set up sail beam relay stations in the Kuiper and Oort regions if you have relativistic interstellar intentions. | eng | 1d5d37c5-b62d-4bc5-8006-428458d29988 | https://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com/questions/238245/what-is-the-best-engine-type-for-linear-acceleration |
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Puppies are the most wonderful pets to bring into your family and they can be the best new addition to your home this year. A puppy is a loyal and loving animal and they will always be more than happy to be with you and spend time with you when our really down.
Training a puppy can be a bit of a challenge and this is why a lot of the time we give up and end up with dogs who are a little less than perfectly behaved. However there are certain things every dog needs to be taught and here are some handy tips to help you teach these behaviours in the right way.
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The best thing you can do when Puppy Training is have a bag of small treats handy at all times. Treats can be a great way to grab your puppy's attention and help positively reinforce them when they do something right. A treat will also ensure that they learn a behaviour quicker because they will learn that if they perform a certain action, they will be rewarded with a treat. Treats could be something like gravy bones or biscuits, or if you want to be a little healthier you can use cubes of carrots or squash which have been boiled.
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It is important that when training your dog that you don't become irritated and lash out when they do things wrong. Your puppy won't understand that they are doing something wrong and this kind of raised voice or behaviour can be incredibly confusing for them. Make sure that you stay patient at all times and be aware that it will take some time for your dog to learn new actions.
Use a training pad
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Praise him
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About Lynn Fanning Elementary School
Lynn Fanning Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of downtown San Francisco. It is a K-5 school with a diverse student population of over 500 students. The school strives to provide a safe and nurturing environment where students can grow and learn. The school offers a wide range of educational programs and activities, including a focus on the arts, technology, and physical education. The school also has a strong emphasis on character education and developing positive relationships. Lynn Fanning Elementary School has a strong commitment to the community and provides a variety of volunteer opportunities for parents and students. The school also has a strong partnership with local businesses, organizations, and community leaders to provide additional resources and support for students and their families. In addition to its academic offerings, Lynn Fanning Elementary School also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs. The school also has a strong focus on health and wellness, with a variety of health and nutrition programs available to students. Lynn Fanning Elementary School is a great place for children to learn and grow. With its excellent programs and activities, the school provides an environment that encourages learning and supports the development of the whole child.
Overview Lynn Fanning Elementary School
Lynn Fanning Elementary School serves 630 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
Lynn Fanning 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Verdict on Lynn Fanning Elementary School
Lynn Fanning Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Lynn Fanning Elementary School is 0.65 | eng | 33ffad33-d8f1-43f7-82f2-19e908cace55 | https://www.topschoolreviews.com/schools/alabama/lynn-fanning-elementary-school/ |
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Why do lions hunt in packs?
Why do lions hunt in packs? Because it is more effective. I guess you already knew the answer. The females do most of the hunting while the males do the fighting. When the lionesses set off for a hunt at dusk and find prey they approach with great caution while the group fans out sideways to encircle the prey. At that stage they are working together.
When individual lionesses are close enough to their target prey they attack reaching speeds of up to 40 miles per hour (64 kilometres an hour). The prey becomes confused when faced with attacks coming from different directions. Individual prey animals may pause not knowing in which direction to escape, which gives a lioness the opportunity to reach the targeted animal and knock it over with her forepaw. The lioness pounces on the fallen prey and suffocates it with a classic throat bite. It is held until the animal has passed, and for longer sometimes.
We can see that by hunting in packs the females achieve a better kill rate but the challenge is demanding and only about one in four hunts produces a result (20%-25%). In other words the mighty lion loved for its courage and stature but hated for its brutal killing of beautiful animals fails 75% of the time when hunting.
The diminutive black-footed cat is more successful. Their success rate is 60%. This makes them up to three times more successful than lions. The black-footed cat is a harder worker than the lion. In one night a single individual can kill between 10 and 14 rodents or small birds. This averages a kill every 50 minutes. The lion sleeps for 16 hours out of 24!
Sources: PoC via Wild Cats Of The World (the Sunquists) and Cat World (Dr Desmond Morris).
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Working Capital-Uses, Benefits, Eligibility, Requirements.
Let's begin by defining Working Capital before we move on to Working Capital loans. The term working capital refers to the difference between the current accounts of a company minus the company's current debtWorking Capital Loan
Let's begin by defining Working Capital before we move on to Working Capital loans. The term working capital refers to the difference between the current accounts of a company minus the company's current debt.
Correct estimation of working capital requirements is critical for effective budgeting and management. It is indicative of a business's liquidity as well as its economic well being along with its ability to make the most out of its assets.
The average business can't operate at its full potential all year round. Through the course of their careers, they experience both rewards and hardships. In difficult times, business owners seek assistance from other financial sources to help keep their businesses afloat. Almost all businesses can acquire financing through both debt and equity.
The most common method of obtaining debt financing is through commercial banks, NBFCs and other financial institutions. We will be discussing the benefits of these types of financial assistance and the application process.
What is Capital Loan?
As the name suggests, a working capital loan (WCL) is a credit facility provided by banks or NBFCs to firms that need funds to cover working capital needs. It is used to finance a business's day-to-day operations. A company uses short-term loans to cover its operational needs, not for long-term investments or assets. Payroll, rent, and debt repayment are a few examples of needs that can be considered.
Basically, working capital loans are corporate debts used by businesses to pay for their daily operations. Those with few assets or growing businesses needing cash quickly may find unsecured business loans to be beneficial.
Among companies that are not well-capitalized or liquid, borrowing money to pay for operational expenses is common. The revenue of many Indian companies is not consistent throughout the year. This is mainly due to consumer demands.
Businesses with seasonal sales processes may need financing during slow periods. In essence, these loans benefit startups as they provide funding for a limited time period. Furthermore, it offers custom-designed payment plans to meet the company's cash flow and earnings.
Features of a working capital loan: Below are some of its key features
Approximate loan amount: No matter how big or how small your requirements may be, you can avail yourself of a loan amount starting from 50,000 to 2 crores.
Superfast processing online application and approval: Obtain a working capital loan online with little documentation. This increases ease of use and funds are processed sooner. A visit to the location or waiting in line is not usually necessary. Given the online application process is easy to navigate it only takes a couple minutes to complete. On an average, such loans can be dispersed within 72 hours of application.
A reasonable rate of interest: In general, the interest rate on a working capital loan depends on a number of components, such as the brand, business model, the amount of revenue it generates and more. Typically, rates on loan programs like these often differ depending on your credit history, ranging from 1% per month to an average of 2% per month.
Repayment schedule: Various repayment terms are available to choose from, ranging anywhere between 1 to 36 months for quick and simple repayment.
Minimal processing fee: The amount is generally determined by your lender and is a one-time charge. This amount is quite small and ranges somewhere between 2 and 3%. There won't be any other fees or surcharges associated with the transaction.
Flexible Repayments: You can make repayments in the form of EMI (Equated Monthly Instalments) in which interest and principal are included. The monthly or bi-weekly payment options are also available for your convenience
Loans without collateral: Working capital loans can be provided without collateral. All banks have predetermined criteria for loan approvals. Generally speaking, For amounts below 1 crore, banks generally do not ask for third-party guarantees. Unsecured working capital loan to mitigate the risk of asset losses for your business.
Working Capital Loans types and their uses:
Work Capital Loans can be categorized into two types: secured and unsecured.
As a rule, secured loans require collateral to be pledged in exchange for the funds loaned to your business. Whereas, a business's financial health largely determines the approval of an unsecured loan. Various types of Working Capital Loans are available in the market.There are six types of working capital loans commonly used by SMEs. Each of these categories has been outlined so that they can be accessed according to one's needs.
Trade Creditor
These loans are provided by current or new suppliers after an extensive investigation of your company's credit history is conducted during the application process. In general, lenders will only provide loans for bulk purchases. The guidelines and requirements for obtaining this loan are extremely detailed.
Bank Overdraft Facility
With an overdraft facility, an account holder can access or withdraw more than the available balance on their account up to the pre-approved ceiling.
You will need good relationships with your lenders if you are applying for this type of loan. It determines the interest rate and the amount of credit your company can request. The overdraft facility of banks has the benefit of only charging interest on the amount overdrawn. Bank rates, however, often exceed the prime rate.
Account Receivable Loan
Those companies who require funding to complete a sales order should look into it. In order to qualify, a business's sales order value must be confirmed, which means good credit is necessary. Due to the risk of default in invoice payments, most lenders do not offer these loans.
Factoring or Advances
As with accounts receivable loans, the Factoring working capital loan works the same way; the only difference is the amount of the loan is dependent upon future credit card receipts. It works on the principle of lending against future credit card receipts rather than sales. Credit card payment is a prerequisite for this type of loan.
Short-term loans
It is a popular loan program for small businesses.Repayment typically takes place over one year. Cash flow problems are the most common reasons for using it. The transaction has the potential of protecting your cash flow or enabling you to make a profit from the utilization deal, depending on which you prefer. Buying inventory as working capital is not the only way to use it.
Equity funding or personal resources
A business with a poor credit history can use this type of loan for expansion. Funds obtained through equity are usually personal. Capital can be raised with your help from investors who are interested in your business model. For instance, a friend or family member can invest in the company. Equity funding can be an option for start-ups or those with poor credit scores.
Benefits:
There are multiple advantages of a Working Capital Loan; here are some of the most basic benefits offered by different financial institutions:
Faster processing: The application process begins once you provide basic information and submit minimal documentation. Loans for working capital are typically available within 3 business days after submitting all required documents.
Better Cash Flow: It will provide you with the cash needed to meet your basic business costs in the case that things don't go as planned and you have some time to recover. In addition to helping your company maintain its growth, it also helps it stay in check. While your business grows, you'll have the cash to operate efficiently during cash crunches or cyclical ups and downs in sales and revenues by ensuring ready access to cash.
Non- disclosure agreement: Non-disclosure agreements are legally binding and provide confidentiality in business relationships. This agreement prevents your lender from having any say in how your business is run. If you are using the funds to keep your business going, there are relatively few limitations as to how they can be spent.
Preserving your ownership: It is not necessary for business owners to relinquish any of their ownership or control. Through these loans, you can obtain credit quickly and easily without putting up any collateral (most of the times).
No restriction: The advantage of a working capital loan is that you can spend your money at your discretion. The loan application doesn't require a detailed breakdown of your business expenditure.
Eligibility Criteria:
The parameters of every funding institution are different and you should tailor your proposal accordingly. If you are looking to apply for a working capital loan in India you should either have been in business for a number of years or you should have a certain annual turnover.
The pre-requisites for each bank are different. Here is a list of the basic requirements stipulated by different institutions to qualify for a working capital loan:
Age Criteria: Min. 25years & Max. 55 years
Lenders will be responsible for defining the vintage of the business, the turnover, and the experience
An excellent credit score and repayment history
No history of default on the previous loan
A business owned and operated by one personCollaborations
Companies, both private and public
SBA (Small Business Administration) financing should not be barred or revoked due to blacklisting.
Note: Funding from small business working capital loans is not available to trusts, NGOs and charitable institutions.
If the lender deems it necessary, he may also request other documents to be submitted
Company PAN Card Copy
Working capital loans: how to apply?
In general, applying for a working capital loan involves the following two steps.
Interested parties can download and print the form from the lender's website, just fill in your information, and submit your application.
In addition, you can also visit your local branch, request an application form, and submit your documents there.
Here are a few points to remember:
The repayment of a working capital loan is a long-term obligation that you will have to fulfill. Therefore, you need to examine your business requirements prior to making decisions. If you are in a bind, here are some tips you might find helpful when you are considering applying for one
Although, the easiest method to finance working capital is to obtain working capital loans, additionally, you may be able to streamline your financial situation by adopting other approaches. You might consider, eliminating non-productive expenditures, maximizing your accounting process, cutting your inventory holdings, etc. You should try every possible measure to streamline your finances before taking out a loan.
To maximize the benefits from the borrowed capital, you should have a well laid out plan on how you intend to use it. Doing otherwise may result in an even worse outcome for your business than it is currently experiencing. Using working capital loans to finance expansion or long-term assets is not recommended.
Conclusion:
Working capital loans are no doubt advantageous for businesses with a well-functioning supply chain. Understanding the ability to repay the loan is crucial. If small business owners are considering a loan, but lack the income to make monthly payments, then they should evaluate alternative sources of financial stability which are more cost-effective.
An in-depth understanding of all the important information is beneficial before embarking on such an undertaking. It helps to examine these points in order to determine what will work best for your particular situation. Furthermore, you will be able to avoid making mistakes such as borrowing more than you need, selecting the wrong tenure, and so on.
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Cybersecurity Bootcamp Salary: What You Need to Know In this article, we will answer some of the most common questions about cybersecurity bootcamp salary, such as:
How much do cybersecurity bootcamp graduates earn on average?
How does cybersecurity bootcamp certification affect your salary?
What are some of the most popular cybersecurity bootcamp jobs and their salaries?
How can you increase your chances of landing a high-paying cybersecurity job after bootcamp?
By the end of this article, you will have a better understanding of the earning potential and career prospects of cybersecurity bootcamp graduates. You will also learn some tips and resources to help you prepare for your cybersecurity career.
How Much Do Cybersecurity Bootcamp Graduates Earn on Average?
According to various sources, the average salary for cybersecurity bootcamp graduates ranges from $75,000 to $112,974 per year. However, this figure can vary depending on several factors, such as:
Your location
Your level of experience
Your employer and industry
Your skills and certifications
Generally speaking, cybersecurity professionals earn more in larger cities and metropolitan areas, where the demand and competition for talent are higher. For example, the average entry-level Cybersecurity Analyst salary in Atlanta is $83,700, while the median annual salary for information security analysts in San Francisco is $133,040.
Similarly, your level of experience can affect your salary significantly. Entry-level cybersecurity professionals typically earn less than mid-level or senior-level ones, who have more skills and responsibilities. According to ZipRecruiter, the average salary for entry-level cybersecurity analysts is $65,402 per year, while the average salary for senior cybersecurity analysts is $121,581 per year.
Your employer and industry can also influence your salary as a cybersecurity professional. Different sectors and organizations have different needs and budgets for cybersecurity. For instance, according to Indeed, the average salary for cybersecurity professionals in the government sector is $103,106 per year, while the average salary for cybersecurity professionals in the finance sector is $116,857 per year.
Finally, your skills and certifications can make a big difference in your salary as a cybersecurity professional. Having specialized skills and credentials can help you stand out from the crowd and demonstrate your value to potential employers. For example, according to PayScale, the average salary for cybersecurity professionals with Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification is $119,184 per year, while the average salary for cybersecurity professionals with Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification is $92,600 per year.
How Does Cybersecurity Bootcamp Certification Affect Your Salary?
One of the benefits of attending a cybersecurity bootcamp is that it can prepare you for various industry-recognized certifications that can boost your resume and salary. Many bootcamps include certification prep as part of their curriculum or offer it as an optional add-on. Some of the most common and valuable certifications for cybersecurity professionals are:
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Network+
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
According to research by Global Knowledge, obtaining one or more certifications can increase your salary by an average of 22%. Additionally, certifications can help you validate your skills and knowledge, enhance your credibility and reputation, expand your network and opportunities, and advance your career.
However, certifications are not a guarantee of a high-paying job or a substitute for practical experience. Employers also look for other factors when hiring cybersecurity professionals, such as:
Your portfolio and projects
Your problem-solving and analytical skills
Your communication and teamwork skills
Your passion and curiosity for learning
Therefore, it is important to balance your certification goals with your hands-on training and professional development. A good cybersecurity bootcamp will provide you with both theoretical and practical learning experiences that will help you succeed in the field.
What Are Some of the Most Popular Cybersecurity Bootcamp Jobs and Their Salaries?
Cybersecurity is a broad and diverse field that offers many career paths and specializations. Depending on your interests, skills, and goals, you can choose from various roles and responsibilities within the cybersecurity domain. Some of the most popular and high-paying cybersecurity bootcamp jobs are:
Cybersecurity Analyst: A cybersecurity analyst monitors and protects an organization's network and systems from cyberattacks. They perform tasks such as vulnerability assessment, threat detection, incident response, risk management, and security policy implementation. According to Glassdoor, the average salary for cybersecurity analysts is $86,078How Can You Increase Your Chances of Landing a High-Paying Cybersecurity Job After Bootcamp?
Attending a reputable and rigorous cybersecurity bootcamp can give you a solid foundation and a competitive edge for your career in cybersecurity. However, to land a high-paying job after bootcamp, you need to do more than just completing the program. Here are some tips and resources to help you increase your chances of success:
Build a strong portfolio and resume that showcase your skills and projects. Make sure to highlight your achievements and impact in each project, and use keywords and metrics that match the job description. You can use platforms like GitHub or LinkedIn to display your work online.
Prepare for technical and behavioral interviews that test your knowledge and fit for the role. Review common questions and scenarios that relate to your target position, and practice answering them with confidence and clarity. You can use platforms like HackerRank or LeetCode to practice coding challenges, or Pramp or Interview Cake to practice mock interviews.
Network with other professionals and employers in the cybersecurity field. Attend events and meetups that offer opportunities to connect and learn from others. You can use platforms like Meetup.com or Eventbrite.com to find local or online events related to cybersecurity. You can also use platforms like LinkedIn.com or AngelList.com to find potential employers or mentors in the field.
Keep learning new skills and technologies that are relevant and in-demand in the cybersecurity field. Cybersecurity is an ever-changing field that requires constant learning and adaptation. You can use platforms like Coursera.com or Udemy.com to take online courses on various topics related to cybersecurity. You can also use platforms like Medium.com or Hacker News.com to read blogs or articles on current trends or issues in the field.
Conclusion
Cybersecurity bootcamp graduates have a high earning potential and a bright career outlook in the tech industry. However, to achieve success in this field, they need to invest time and effort in developing their skills and building their network after completing their bootcamp program.
Our program offers flexible schedules (full-time or part-time), live online instruction taught by industry-experienced professionals, hands-on learning assignments with real-world simulations and scenarios, a final project that showcases your skills and portfolio, and career support services that help you land your dream job.
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FAQ's
How much can I earn after completing a cybersecurity bootcamp?
The salary you can earn after completing a cybersecurity bootcamp depends on several factors, such as your location, your level of experience, your employer and industry, your skills and certifications, and the demand and supply of cybersecurity talent in the market. According to various sources, the average salary for cybersecurity bootcamp graduates ranges from $75,000 to $112,974 per year.
How can I increase my salary as a cybersecurity professional?
There are many ways to increase your salary as a cybersecurity professional, such as:
Obtaining one or more industry-recognized certifications that can validate your skills and knowledge and increase your credibility and reputation.
Developing specialized skills and expertise in a niche or emerging area of cybersecurity that is in high demand and low supply.
Seeking opportunities for growth and advancement within your organization or switching to a different employer or industry that offers better compensation and benefits.
Negotiating your salary and benefits with your current or potential employer based on your value and impact.
Continuing your education and training to keep up with the latest trends and technologies in the cybersecurity field.
What are some of the highest-paying cybersecurity jobs?
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It's Gonna Pinch A Little
Why do so many adults fail to get flu shots every year: Is flu vaccine hard to find? Does it take too much time to get one? Will it cost too much money? Will it make me sick? The answers to all these questions are no, no, no, and no. It seems like everyone is giving flu vaccine. If you don't have a regular primary care doctor (seriously, you should), you can stop at a local pharmacy or (gasp) Doc-in-the Box and get one. (I've even seen them offered at gas stations: A flu shot in return for "fuel perks!") Almost all insurance plans cover flu shots, and free vaccine is available for those who don't have insurance. Finally — and I can't say this strongly enough — you can't get the flu from a flu shot!
No, I believe adults are afraid of the owwee. A shot hurts, we don't like pain, and no one (my mommy) is going to make me! I think avoiding the pain of an injection is the overriding reason why adults don't get flu shots (and may be why they don't go to the doctor for regular check ups either). I also think some parents refuse vaccines for their kids for exactly the same reason, rather than the thoroughly discredited idea that vaccines cause autism (they don't). Scott Gavura agrees:
The pain of vaccines can lead to anxiety, fear, and even nonadherence with vaccination schedules. Fear of needles and injections is not uncommon, it's estimated that 10% of the population avoids vaccinations for this reason.
It's remarkable how well infants and children pick up on the fears of their parents. When pediatricians recognize the personality trait of being "a worrier" in a patient, we usually just have to look at the other adult in the room to find the origin of that trait.
A lot (maybe all) of this is learned behavior. I'm positive every pediatrician has heard some variation of the following:
"Uh oh, here comes the mean doctor (or nurse) with the shots!"
"Uh oh, you're going to get it now!"
To a misbehaving child: "Do you want the doctor to give you a shot?"
"If you don't calm down, I'm going to leave this room and leave you alone with the doctor (and shot)!
"Don't be such a baby. It doesn't hurt." (Yes it does and statements like that raise kids' BS detectors immediately.)
And probably the most common and least helpful comment of all:
"You can give him a flu shot, but I don't get one because" … (wait for it)… "I don't believe in them."
It's very easy for parents to inadvertently (and older siblings purposely — ooh, they're worse!) add to a child's sense of anxiety regarding shots. They remember they get shots when they come to the office and they remember that shots hurt.
A 2010 Canadian review of 71 studies on the subject of reducing immunization pain in children resulted in some very helpful evidence-based guidelines. Gavura at Science-Based Medicine summarizes the first two recommendations for infants:
1. Does breastfeeding during vaccination reduce pain at the time of injection?
Yes. Breastfeeding has been shown to provide analgesic effects, possibly through the combination of holding, skin-to-skin contact, the sweetness of the milk, and the process of sucking. To reduce pain, breastfeeding mothers should be encouraged to breastfeed during the vaccination procedure. (Grade I-A)
2. Does administration of a sweet-tasting solution reduce pain at the time of injection?
Yes. Sweet oral solutions provide analgesiceffectsin infants, reducing signs of pain. Up to 12 months of age, infants who cannot be breastfed during vaccination may be administered a sweet-tasting solution during vaccination (Grade I-A). A simple formula is one packet/cube of sugar in two teaspoons (10 mL) of water. Place in the infant's mouth with an oral syringe 1-2 minutes before injection. The process is well tolerated, and side effects, like coughing and gagging, are infrequent. Because of conflicting data, there is insufficient evidence to support this strategy in children older than 12 months.
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As of May 1, proof of vaccination and pre-entry screening will no longer be required.
PLMB 1400 - Cross Connection & Backflow Prevention
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Course Description
Clean, safe drinking water is one of the world's most vital and sought-after natural resources. With 326 million trillion gallons of water on Earth, it might seem like there is an endless supply, yet less than three percent is considered freshwater. What's more, cross-contamination in our water supply has proven deadly time and again around the globe. Keeping the pipes clean to ensure a sustainable, potable water supply in our communities has become one of our generation's highest callings. If you're a licensed plumber or steamfitter, and are ready to take your career to the next level, this immersive certification program is for you. Become a Cross Connection Control Specialist and receive your Ontario Water Works Association Certificate today.
Course Outline
GO WITH THE FLOW
What is backflow and how is it prevented? Backflow prevention protects potable water supplies from contamination or pollution. In this section, you will learn all about backflow prevention, and understand its causes and types.
KEEPING THE PIPES CLEAN
Here's where you will learn the ins and outs of cross connection devices and how they are constructed. You will also gain extensive knowledge of device testing criteria.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
In recent years, municipalities have stepped up their enforcement of our water quality. Next, we cover all the health and legal aspects of cross-connections to safeguard our water supply. We'll not only show you how to identify hazards but the degree to which they pose a health threat.
PREVENTING PIPE CONTAMINATION
In this section, you will demonstrate your knowledge by safely applying backflow prevention methods to avoid contamination in piping systems.
GATEWAY TO WATER QUALITY CONTROL
After plenty of practice, you will showcase your skills installing and controlling cross connections to ensure safe drinkable water, flowing into the pipes, does not cross paths with "grey" or sewage water.
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Next week, on June 23, the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) will meet to discuss Venezuela, a country in the throes of an economic, political and humanitarian crisis. It now appears that it's only a matter of time before Venezuela—virtually institution-less, politically polarized, facing chronic food and medical shortages, and with its government and military wracked by corruption—implodes and becomes a failed state.
How did this happen? How did a country with abundant natural resources, a nominally democratic government and basic human rights, one that is a member of a multilateral system with numerous safeguards to protect democracy, fall so far?
Perhaps a more pointed question is, How and why did an entire region of democratically elected governments that make up the OAS, an organization with at least a rhetorical commitment to defend democracy, just stand by and watch the downward spiral, fully aware of where it was heading? | eng | 67a6ee90-bc63-4271-8868-64dbb025877b | https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/as-venezuela-crumbles-why-did-the-oas-fail-to-act-for-so-long/ |
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Steering towards responsible futures at DesignLab
"Before, it was a rather traditional course", says programme coordinator Monique Docter. Participants, all of whom have roles in the field of Cyber Security or Data Science at either the Belastingdienst or Achmea, used to learn about different topics by attending lectures and seminars. "But since the digital world is developing at such a fast pace, we felt it was time for the course to develop with it. To breathe new life into it." As a result, the course now consists of a theoretical as well as a practical part. The latter has taken the form of a four-day masterclass called Responsible Futuring. "With emphasis on the 'responsible' part", Monique adds. "Sure, technology offers lots of wonderful solutions to societal challenges. But there are also downsides. Throughout these four days at DesignLab, we focus on mapping all the possible consequences of our decisions. Both the positive and the negative ones. That way, we aim to tackle these challenges in a responsible way."
Before the official start of the masterclass, participants were divided into three groups. Each group got to choose a societal challenge to focus on, with a relation to digital transformation as the only prerequisite. They go through the four different phases of the Responsible Futuring philosophy with these challenges in mind. Responsible Futuring moderator Maartje Huinink and DesignLab researcher Julieta Matos Castaño make sure that this all runs smoothly.
The bigger picture
In line with phase one, connect and relate, the first day of the masterclass was about identifying stakeholders. "Stakeholders are people who have the power to make a change, but they are also people who are being affected by that change. You need to think about the broader societal impact", explains Julieta. "In one of our exercises, we map the different stakeholders, showing what matters to them, their values, and how they're all connected. Where conflict may arise and where there's complementarity." Maartje nods in agreement. "To help see the bigger picture", she says.
After interviewing the main stakeholders, participants presented their findings at the second session. That one was about understanding and framing. "Although we're all talking about the same issue, we do so from different perspectives. These determine what you see", says Maartje. To illustrate how the masterclass encourages participants to empathise with different perspectives and worldviews, Maartje and Julieta mention a role-playing exercise they organised. In this exercise, the participants literally walked in someone else's shoes, wore different glasses and hats, and delved into the motivations and goals of the stakeholders they represented. Julieta: "Looking at an issue from different perspectives contributes to building common ground and inspires participants to be creative and critical of what's at stake."
Provotyping
On the third day of the masterclass, participants get to speculate and make potential futures tangible. As part of imagine and ideate, they create 'what if' worlds. For example, how would our future look like if digital transformation initiatives strived for full transparency? And what would happen if the concept of mobility radically changed? It's time to provotype. Yes, you read that right. "Provotypes are basically provocative prototypes", according to Julieta. "We ask participants: assuming that this future is true, what do and don't we find desirable? What can we learn from this? We're discussing, talking, and asking ourselves these kinds of questions." Each group gets to choose one tool to help tangibilise their future: LEGO, craft supplies or a collage template.
Arnauld van der Heijden from the Belastingdienst, immediately starts gluing pieces of wood and foam together to create a small figure. What he's provotyping? "A world in which mobility is scarce, and you live and work locally. You'd only travel if it's essential", he explains. He clearly enjoys using his hands to create. Something he doesn't get to do on a typical workday. Arnauld: "More importantly, I enjoy doing so together with the people from Achmea. Although their organisation is comparable to ours in terms of size and target audience, we're a non-profit organisation and they aren't. That creates an interesting dynamic when looking at issues."
Meanwhile, another group isn't just using a tool, but the entire classroom. They're moving furniture and creating pathways. Gerrit Koning, who works at Achmea, is setting up chairs in a row. He and his group are provotyping a world in which your entire trip is monitored, so you can get from A to B without encountering any hurdles. "Extreme efficiency sounds ideal at first. But when you really think about it, it also raises many questions. For example, what do we do about the fact that this breaches our privacy? And what would it mean for the business I'm in, insurance, if you know that you can get to your destination without any issues?"
Beam me up, Scotty
Wiro Kuipers takes a look at Gerrit's provotype. "Have you considered teleportation yet?" he suggests, half-serious. "Provotypes don't have to be 100% realistic. Besides, if Star Trek could already do 'beam me up, Scotty' back in the 60s, why would it be far-fetched to say that it might exist in twenty years from now?"
As a Responsible Futurist, Wiro is mostly concerned with turning the masterclass into a full-blown experience. In other words: making participants feel like they're actually in the future. "Even if we're talking about the future, we still tend to come up with solutions for today's problems. By making it this immersive experience, we can get participants to think ahead." That's why they were gifted a travel guide for the future at the start of the masterclass, which is in fact a box in which they can put everything they collect throughout these four days.
"But there's more", says Wiro. He walks up to another part of DesignLab and points at a big screen. "Here we have our AI persona Qu, who chimes in from the future to speak to the participants and reflect on their work." The screen stands in the middle of an exhibition, showcasing different projects that are related to Responsible Futuring. Projects on urban digital infrastructures, policy making, and health care, to name a few. "Above all, I hope that visitors can tell how much fun we've had in creating this masterclass. This world, really. That has been an insightful process in itself."
Future literacy
At the time of writing, the last day of the masterclass is yet to come. "Last, but definitely not least", warns Julieta. "In fact, the reflect and reframe session may be the most challenging one." It's in this phase that participants return to the present. There, they speculate about how the pros and cons they've gathered while provotyping affect the decisions we make today. They need to derive lessons learned, that they can apply to their practices today. "That's what Responsible Futuring ultimately is about", Maartje adds. "To make you aware that everything you do now, is steering towards a specific future." While that realisation may be a bit scary, it can also be liberating. "You have the agency to shape a positive future."
'Futures literacy,' is how Julieta and Maartje like to put it. And although the masterclass hasn't reached its conclusion yet, it seems that participants already understand the message. "We live in an extremely digitalised world. So now, more than ever, is a good time to think ahead", Gerrit comments. "It's been very interesting to collaborate on that with other stakeholders. Not just by asking for their input, but really listening to what they're saying and taking that into account."
Arnauld is also enthusiastic. "It's like Albert Einstein said", he says. "We can't solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them. So we need to think outside the box. The best part is that everyone can do that. We all have an inner child that allows us to imagine and create." | eng | ee41fbeb-2520-443d-9c71-9af9ce931ea0 | https://www.utwente.nl/en/designlab/news/2022/9/35931/steering-towards-responsible-futures-at-designlab |
Potato Paradise: How to Grow More in Less Space Potato Plant. It has sustained our nation for hundreds of years and is an invaluable crop in the garden. There are many ways to grow the humble potato plant, and each works well. But in this blog post, I will share seven reasons for growing potatoes in containers. If you want to see this blog in video format, click here.
Is growing potatoes this way better?
Over the years, I have grown potatoes in all sorts of ways. I have grown potatoes in bags. I have grown potatoes in buckets. And I have grown potatoes in the ground. But my preferred way of growing potatoes is in containers. Why do I like to grow potatoes in containers so much? Well, there are 7 top reasons why I prefer it, and why you should consider growing your potatoes in containers too.
Traditional Way To Plant Potatoes
Traditionally, the hardest part of growing potatoes is that you would have to dig a trench, put in manure, place your potatoes in the trench, and backfill the trench.
Containers Warm The Soil Quicker
3. Containers warm the soil much quicker than the soil in the ground warms, this is because the containers are usually a dark color or black and absorb the sun. This gives them an edge when it comes to early growth
It also restricts the root zone in the container. This ensures that the roots have no choice but to absorb the water and nutrients provided. In the ground, the root zone is free to grow and stretch outside the feeding zone and, therefore, may uptake less feed.
How To Water Potatoes Efficiently
4. Although you might not think it, Watering is more efficient as you only water the root zone. The plant takes up what is required; there is also a smaller area that is open to the surface, which cuts down evaporation.
In the ground, the soil wicks the water away from the plant, and this then has a larger area to evaporate from. Also, you may not necessarily be watering all the roots from the plant as these could have gone in all directions and further than where you are watering.
Dealing With Potato Diseases
5. You are much less likely to catch the disease; there are loads of soil-borne diseases such as Alternaria. Alternaria is a soil-borne disease otherwise known as early blight. There are many soil-borne diseases and pests that you can cut out of the equation, such as wireworms, as you are not using the soil from the ground.
Instead, you are using compost, either bought or homemade. Many people tell me it's very expensive to buy compost to grow your potatoes in, but if you check out my last compost video below, you will see you can easily make enough compost to fill containers.
Even if you buy your compost, it is worthwhile for numerous reasons. Some of these are compost that can be reused multiple times when growing potatoes providing you avoid blight on your potatoes. And when reusing the soil, add the additional feed.
Once you can no longer use it for potatoes, you can spread it in your garden to help build the soil structure. Those who tell me it's a waste do not understand how each garden section is supposed to work synergistically.
Can I move Potatoes In Containers
6. When the weather is very bad, and we have storms as we have had recently, or blight hits other gardeners around you, then you can pick up your container and take them indoors to a greenhouse or polytunnel, which can help prevent them from catching the blight.
If they are on the ground, you cannot do this. Also, you can move them about if you want the space for something else, even freeing up beds and putting them on a patio where you wouldn't normally be able to grow such a crop.
With containers, it's very easy. Simply lift one container into a wheelbarrow or even tip it over where it stands and pull out all the potatoes, none are stabbed, and none are missed you get every single one of them. On top of that, they are always cleaner coming out of containers than on the ground.
Curing And Storing Potatoes Long Term
After the harvest, we can wash them off and store the potatoes. I have a video that teaches you not only to store your potatoes through winter but also to store your seed potatoes for the following year, which will help save you money on buying next year's seed. You can view that video in the link below.
Well, that's it, folks. I have now given you my top seven reasons why you should consider growing potatoes in containers. Whether that be plastic pots, buckets, or even bags. It does give you such an advantage over other growing methods. I urge you to check out the videos on my YouTube channel.
I know many people always struggled with the amount of compost used when growing potatoes in containers. But if you watch the compost video above or even check out my complete guide on composting blog. This will ensure it doesn't cost you a penny.
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The Event Manager is the professional responsible for planning all stages of an event, meeting the relevant rules and legislation, according to the size, classification and typology related to each activity. This work aims to show the importance of qualifying the First Aid Events Manager. The methodology adopted is based on quantitative, qualitative and descriptive research, through a questionnaire applied to event managers and students, in order to identify the level of knowledge they have about first aid and highlight the need for qualification in first aid , so that this professional knows how to act in case of urgency and emergency, aiming at the health, safety and well being of the clients and the public involved in the event. At the end of this research, a glossary was elaborated to facilitate the understanding of the expressions and technical terms used in first aid for researchers, event professionals and those interested in the theme. | eng | fcb4d782-3425-448b-8e82-441a41439fbd | http://ric.cps.sp.gov.br/handle/123456789/4660?mode=full |
The pandemic risk of an accidental lab leak of enhanced flu virus: unacceptably high
Why consider the risk of lab accident that releases an influenza virus into the community? Because scientists in various countries continue to make so-called enhancements to these viruses in laboratories. While not all influenzas affect humans, some labs have conducted experiments to modify avian (or bird) influenza viruses in order to make them transmissible to mammals. Read more | eng | c94c8b11-ad62-4704-b7c9-37eeed74ac31 | https://armscontrolcenter.org/the-pandemic-risk-of-an-accidental-lab-leak-of-enhanced-flu-virus-unacceptably-high/ |
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One of the latest cryptocurrency platforms available in the United States, eToro uses more than a dozen cryptocurrencies. It comes with a special social trading feature that lets you copy the trades of other investors. And unlike the majority of rivals, the eToro platform has a straightforward prices seem like gold constantly have like has like quite a high expectation um however then it simply sort of does truly markets have actually had a sort of a vibrant start with several things going on so we can talk about which will be on uh sort of the mind of many individuals apple hitting the three trillion market cap and being the very first to do so we can discuss after that i expect we can have a little crypto wrap to round off and uh once we have actually gone through all that we can go over the the highlights for for the rest of january yeah noises great to me sounds um sounds like we have actually got a fair bit to cover as usual incredible so apple made it finally uh to the complimentary trillion dollar mark talk with me well i only required business ever in history to reach that sort of appraisal um and eventually it's a basically a watershed moment right um for apple they continue to prove their supremacy um within you know the tech market and and this growth story they have uh continues to sort of play out and ultimately as we understand they have actually been they've been led by the iphone um you understand demand continues to stay truly actually high and ultimately is outweighing supply we have actually seen that over sort of the december and christmas durations um but
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While it isn't as strong as some rivals, eToro uses a selection of more than a dozen cryptocurrencies. However unlike a few truly um truly crucial to to bear in mind we simulate a stat on this podcast sam um we do we very much do so i have actually got one for you so again it's about a year ago so we can probably envision global reach that they have and then on top of that you know we're simply discussing a couple of items there right they have actually got services they have actually got you understand the airpods um you understand all the different elements of the business that we're not even discussing right that's then gone on to clearly assist construct constant revenues capital and ultimately it connects all of us in um and then that develops a strong sort of long-lasting outlook um you know i believe they've recently changed the charges right didn't they so it's no longer a regular usb cable television so yeah yeah they're just always those little things but eventually i think if any other company does that you know you resemble why are you doing that like there's that frustration but nobody ever actually appears to complain and you understand you you get to a point where you know in fact a pal of mine has been on android for a long time and recently altered to apple and he's you know always a big you understand i love android is so much better and after that as soon as he moved you know that was it wow how do you leave when you're at this point well that's it right you don't you still to remain instilled with the cloud et cetera and i have actually stated it you understand a number of times on the podcast prior to however it simply doesn't appear they can't do much wrong um they browsed a pandemic they navigated supply chains pretty well so far again we could still see more of that come through but you understand they have actually done that actually actually well they've so far navigated a few of these regulatory risks that have actually sort of come through you understand they brought through it generated some privacy changes which has affected a few of the um social media stocks at the back end of in 2015 as well to undoubtedly help with those sort of regulative concerns and i simply think they'll continue to go um you've then got to take into account the relocations um you know that they're making into you know metaverse you understand which is off to the next conversation they're certainly gon na be a part of that electrical automobiles ai etc and i believe you understand just returning to that same point when you think about the iphone when we talked about you understand being an all-rounder item you know exists the other day certainly need to secure a physical card spend for items vaccinations it simply does whatever ideal um and i believe that's what's you know why why they're so successful is they they make you develop your life around the item have actually provided again how are they um you know whenever we you understand they sort of had a truly huge valley towards the last 3 months of the year a lot of concerns over the assessment once again as you stated sort of reaching dizzy heights however you know actually the leading ball case from wall street was around 275 k you know so they've burnt out the park generally they have actually come through big time and i think if you take a step back and after that take a look at this and look at that number compared you understand with the entire automotive industry you understand significant chip shortage that's certainly needs to state played the the area you've got those logistical problems that we have actually discussed and those numbers are impressive and clearly reveals the the demand for ev however more particularly tesla and i believe another thing to point out is not you know enormously appropriate but i went vehicle shopping with my uncle uh over christmas he wanted to purchase a brand-new lorry however you show up to a display room and really minimal cars there right you know gone are the days where you see you understand lots of cars you understand on the on the display room flooring because ford stopped production in 2015 because of chip lacks and covered you know so to then pump out these numbers they have actually got a backload of orders again all of the all of the automotive business have so for tesla to provide this number um you know it is it is actually.
actually really strong and once again that outlook um then for them and what does it imply progressing and we had dan ives on the podcast who's uh clearly uh um a very bullish uh analyst on uh on tesla you know however you understand his thoughts stay great deal of rivals out there in ev space right now however tesla's controling the market um and then that's undoubtedly evident now with that quarter that's simply undoubtedly been um and china was once again an actually strong point you understand they stepped up big time there they dealt with some pretty big headwinds in 2021 with china however they have actually likewise recently essentially broadened their assembly line in their brand-new shanghai factory so that's permitted them to you understand export a lot more vehicles from china it's in fact less expensive for them to make lorries there than it remains in the us so that's undoubtedly you understand a big element and. Ivite Etoro Money | eng | cd0f93e3-5241-416f-a0f5-417580e786ee | https://www.lcpj.org/ivite-etoro-money/ |
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Dieting Philosophy
I love the Pluggers cartoons. Pluggers is aimed at the Baby Boomer and the GI generations who grew up during an era in which common sense prevailed and technology was absent. The pluggers featured in the cartoons are usually in the form of anthropomorphic animals. I often find myself identifying with the "pluggerisms" that are sent in by readers, as I am the typical older person who sometimes longs for the simpler days gone by. Sometimes I feel more and more that I am being left in the dust. But today's comic really wasn't just limited to pluggers. It showed a bear eating a pizza and drinking a "zero" soda. The caption read, "A plugger knows a diet soda makes any meal low-cal."
I lived by that philosophy way before I ever became old enough to be a plugger. I have always known that if you breakfast on donuts and Diet Coke, the Diet Coke cancels out the calories in the donuts. There are several other diet truisms that I have adopted (or made up.) Such as, there are no calories in broken cookies, as the calories all fall out when the cookie breaks. If you eat from someone else's plate, the calories don't count. If you eat standing up, the calories don't count. And if you eat something you don't really care for, the calories don't count.
I have always known that chocolate was a health food long before it ever became popular as such. After all, it comes from a bean, and beans are vegetables. Here are a few other diet axioms that I have come to adopt:
Apparently you have to eat healthy more than once to get in shape. This is cruel and unfair.
I have a condition that prevents me from going on a diet. I get hungry.
Exercise? I though you said "Extra fries."
If you ate it in the car before you got home, it never existed.
Why can't mosquitoes suck fat instead of blood?
Never diet on an empty stomach.
"Stressed" spelled backwards is "desserts." Coincidence? I think not.
Vegetables are a must. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie.
"Diet" is "die" with a "t."
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst, for they are sticking to their diets.
Bikini season is just around the corner. Sadly, Baskin-Robbins is closer.
My favorite exercise is chewing.
My favorite food groups are Not Good for You, Bad for You, Terrible for You, and Get Your Affairs in Order.
I want buns of steel. But I also want buns of cinnamon.
Why can't I be comforted by carrots? Why does it have to be chocolate?
Hippos' diets consist of salad. Just sayin'.
There you have it. Feel free to use any of these sayings to justify whatever eating habits you like. You're welcome. | eng | 778f5839-e49b-4e76-b9e7-bf6ef8f2399a | https://ellenfannonauthor.com/2022/08/14/dieting-philosophy/ |
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State management in React application using Context API
If you are one of the developers who is using redux to manage you application's state then you must be very curious to know more about how can I use the react's new Context API to manage the my application's state.
You might have the same set of questions in your mind as I have,
What is React Context API?
Does it serve the same purpose as redux?
Will it replace redux? and does that mean I can get rid of the complexity of redux? 😜
Is it the future of state management?
Well… I might help you to find answers for these. I have written a simple application to demonstrate how we can use React's Context API for state management. Below is the repo link,
What is React Context API? And when to use it?
Context provides a way to pass data through the component tree without having to pass props down manually at every level.
When we start writing a react application, we need to pass some data between components. Typically, even before using redux, we pass data top-down (parent to child) via props. Which woks fine in initial stages, but as your application scales it becomes cumbersome for us to pass the data in this way. Context API provides an alternative way to share values like these between components without having to explicitly pass a prop through every level of the tree.
In React v16.3.0 context api was introduced. Before that, we used to use redux to handle this situation.
Why Context API and not props?
It is true that you can handle everything with props which you can with Context API, but then why to use Context API?
Consider your application structure where you have multiple components defined. And these components may have parent-child relation or they might be siblings. In either case wouldn't it be cumbersome for you to pass data down the tree. What if there is way you can manage the data at a single location(store) and this data is then be used by all the components. This sounds nice, right!!
This is what we can achieve using Context API. See the below image for better understanding.
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The React developer team removed create-react-app from the official documentation, making it no longer the default method of setting up a new React project. Vite is recommended as an alternative as it's fast and more efficient. | eng | ded00c4e-26e8-4764-9b0a-b208b0533a5d | https://practicaldev-herokuapp-com.global.ssl.fastly.net/rishikeshvedpathak/state-management-in-react-application-using-context-api-53gh |
Knowing about the Different Types of Cyber-Attacks
Computer Hacks are quite commonplace in today's world. Everyone's computer is hacked into at some point or the other. Where peoples' personal computers used to get hacked into all the time, today the situation has got much worse as hackers make conduct orchestrated attacks on big organizations. Reports and news about global attacks surface on blogs and news spaces more frequently than ever. In the light of the current situation, it is imperative that the everyday internet and computer users know the various kinds of cyber-attacks they are vulnerable to.
Different Types of Cyber-Attacks
Malware
Speaking in general, a malware is a code with a malicious intent. Most malware codes either steal data from a user's computer or destroy data. It is fair to assume that everyone's computer is infected by a malware at least once in their lifetime. The different kinds of malware are:
Virus – Viruses attack a computer and then hide in the system. Similar to human viruses, they attach themselves to a host in order to become active and survive and replicate at a tremendous rate. They can be rather difficult to spot
Worms – A worm is similar to a virus in that it replicates itself at a fast rate. But it is different from viruses in that it does not need to attach itself to a host. It can also replicate to entire networks
Spyware – A spyware, as the name suggests, is a type of malware that spies on the user. Although it remains hidden beneath the computer layers, it monitors the user's activity and can even record keystrokes. This means that Spyware can record a user's passwords.
Denial-of-Service Attacks
A DoS attack is a different form of cyber-attacks in that it focusses on interrupting a network service. It does so by overflowing the server of a network with connection requests. As the server is flooded with more requests than it can handle, legitimate users are denied service due to non-availability of servers.
This attack can be performed from one location or multiple locations (DDoS attack). Botnets are frequently used in a DoS attack. Botnets are zombie systems that the attacker gains access of and then uses them for the purpose of perpetuating a DoS attack.
Password Attacks
This is another common type of cyber-security attack on which most of the cyber-security tools are centred. A password attack is cracking a user's password and then gaining access to his email and other such accounts. This can lead to the theft and compromise of personal and sensitive data of the user. There are two types of password attacks:
Dictionary Attack – This attack uses a dictionary to try out different combinations of words to find a match for a person's password. Various tools have been created for the carrying out of this attack. This is why email providers stress on using strong passwords that do not contain common words.
Brute Force Attack – A brute force attack is an attack where the attacker uses all known combinations of letter etc. to crack a person's password. Theoretically, it always gives a match in the end, but the feasibility of the process is determined by how weak a password is. The stronger the password, the longer it takes a brute force attack to crack it. Although specific tools are available to aid this attack, using a strong password is the best precaution.
Conclusion
In this article, we discussed the three different types of cyber-attacks that are most common and ironically most dangerous for anyone. Although cyber-security tools have been built against them, the hackers too upgrade their methodologies to conduct more sophisticated attacks. There are various types of cyber-attacks that hackers use, but we have mentioned the most commonly used ones here. | eng | 00cf850f-4897-4589-a8cf-6429e1123a35 | https://cybersecurityfox.com/library/types-of-cyber-attacks/ |
Fasting is a powerful tool for health and wellness, but it can take time to stick to. When you're trying to go without food for an extended period, hunger pangs and low energy levels can make it challenging to stay the course.
But what if there was a method to give your body the nourishment it needs while fasting so that you'd feel more energized and alert? MCT oil can help with that.
MCT oil is a type of fat metabolized differently than other fats. Because of this, it can be a helpful addition to your fasting regimen.
This post will go over the advantages of taking MCT oil while fasting, how it can keep you on your fast, and how it can help you reach your health objectives.
What is mct?
The saturated fat known as MCT, or medium-chain triglycerides, is digested differently from other types of fat. MCTs are frequently used as energy sources because they are easily ingested and digested. When you consume MCTs, they are sent to the liver, immediately converted into ketones, and used for energy.
MCTs are a great energy source for athletes and people trying to lose weight. Because MCTs are absorbed quickly and metabolized efficiently, they can help you burn more calories and lose weight. MCTs can also help you feel fuller longer, so you eat less throughout the day.
If you're interested in using MCTs to help you lose weight or improve your athletic performance, talk to your doctor or a Registered Dietitian first.
Will MCT break my fast
If you're considering using MCT oil while fasting, you may wonder if it will break your fast. It depends on how you use it in the brief response.
MCT oil is an excellent energy source and can help you feel fuller for longer, making it an ideal addition to your fasting arsenal. However, if you overdo it or use it instead of other meals, it could start to break down your fast.
Here are a few things to keep in mind when using MCT oil while fasting:
Start with small doses and increase gradually as needed.
If possible, take MCT oil with food so your body can absorb it better.
Be aware that MCT oil can cause digestive issues like diarrhea and bloat in some people, so start slowly to see how your body reacts.
As long as you're mindful of how you use MCT oil, it can be a helpful tool during fasting periods. Just be sure to listen to your body and stop if you experience adverse side effects.
Conclusion
MCT oil is a helpful tool while fasting, but it's essential to be mindful of how much you're using. Too much MCT oil can kick you out of ketosis, which defeats the purpose of fasting in the first place. Use MCT oil sparingly and only when you need it, and you'll reap all the benefits of both intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet. | eng | d7b03e36-e4b9-420a-b14d-6dce4e3ff56b | https://www.wildfoods.co/blogs/wild-blog/using-mct-oil |
Instrument carousel course
The instrument carousel course is mainly intended as a continuation course for 7-9 year-old students.
The students go to rhythm lessons and learn seven different instruments during the school year. The intruments are piano, violin, flute, guitar, clarinet, cornet and trombone. Students are taught an instrument for five weeks, after that the instrument is changed.
Registration and application times
The instrument carousel course is mainly intended as a continuation course for 7-9 year-old students from the music playschool or music preparation groups.
Towards the end of the spring, we will send out separate instructions on registration for those who are already our students. A maximum of 24 students are admitted to the instrument carousel group. Those selected for the group are informed about the teaching by e-mail.
Objectives and teaching content
There are seven instruments included in the instrument carousel: piano, violin, flute, clarinet, cornet, guitar and trombone. Up to 24 children can take part. Children are admitted in the order of registration.
Musical instruments will be borrowed from the Kuula-opisto during the carousel, and the rental fee is included in the tuition fee.
Teaching times
During the school year, the students take a 30-minute / week rhythm lesson and a 30-minute / week instrument lesson. The student thus has a total of 60 minutes of teaching once a week.
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Sci-Friday: Science for Alaska lecture series ends with Fire Landscapes from Space
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The University of Alaska (UAF) Geophysical Institute's 2021 Science for Alaska Lecture Series will conclude this month on the 9th with "Firewatch: Fire Landscapes from Air and Space." This final lecture presented by Christine Waigl with the Alaska Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research's (EPSCoR's) Fire and Ice Project, and Jennifer Delamere, director of the Geographic Information Network of Alaska. The lecture will cover some of the ways scientists use remote sensing imagery to manage Alaskan wildfires.
"We are receiving data from 9 polar orbiter satellites. They're flying over Alaska all the time, they see different parts of Alaska, they see different sizes of Alaska, you know, swaths - and we at UAF pull down a selection of that data and we process it in near-real time," Said Delamere.
Delamere and her team are able to release usable satellite map imagery within 15 to 20 minutes of a given satellite overpass. This data can be used by organizations including the Alaska Fire Service and the National Weather Service to better analyze and control wildfires.
Delamere said, "They use it every day in their operations to determine where the new fire starts, has a fire grown, has it gotten more intense?"
Data from these satellites is also sent to researchers like Christine Waigl, who work to advance the technologies and methods that make this form of fire analysis possible, and to apply these methods to solving other problems.
"The other thing we are also doing is mapping the fuels. The Alaska current fuel map is not very good, and we are working on a better one. So, what kind of land cover is there? Is it black spruce which burns very well? It is birch which does not burn as readily? And then also mapping the effect of the fire afterwards -- so this whole gamut of before, during, and after the fire," said Waigl.
This last lecture will be held via Zoom Tuesday, March 9th at 7:00 p.m. and will be shared live over the UAF and Geophysical Institute Facebook pages. | eng | 07cc7421-a780-4570-8100-bc506752f04c | https://www.webcenterfairbanks.com/2021/03/06/sci-friday-science-for-alaska-lecture-series-ends-with-fire-landscapes-from-space/ |
quote:Genocyde had this to say about Robocop: wow, I
didn't think you goons would post so much so quickly. I've been
watching this since like 5:45 this morning (CA time). Some wicked
shit going on here.
This
is especially freaky because I'm scheduled to be at the world
trade center EXACTLY a month from now.
No you're not. __________________ "I find
programming to be like throwing darts at little kids: You don't
always get it right the first time and it's pretty frustrating, but
when something sticks it more than makes up for it." ~ BarnacleJim
quote:DarthVersace had this to say about Robocop: Modern terrorism doesn't work. And it's not intended
to. It's an expression of desperation and frustration and vengence
on the behalf of the terrosists. It's about their interpretation
of justice. They're vigilantes.
Didn't think so. I guess I'm just trying to
understand what makes a person say to themselves, "Hey I really hate
America/Capitalism/Whatever! MAYBE I SHOULD FLY A PLANE INTO THE
WTC! That'll make things right!"
Of course, these arn't that
acts of a sane person and beyond comprehesion.
TJI: American
767 from Boston was the 2nd plane. This time of day, that plane was
packed...
holy ficking
christ... i'm watching the fucking news about the first one and BLAM
second plane (has to be done) COMES OUT OF NOWHERE!
jesus
wept
today __________________ "Maddy, there
are IslamicThe reports I get
are contradictory: some claim they were two small planes, not
airline jets like 767 or 737, mentioning how the explosion of a
767/737 jet would probably cause even more damage to the building,
whereas some assure they were a 737 and a hijacked 757.
If
this was indeed a terrorist act, I don't think war would be
unjustified. __________________ Currently playing:
Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows of Amn + Throne of Bhaal | eng | d52b6412-14c9-498e-8e8e-dc9d2cda4f0a | https://www.truegamer.net/SA_911/911%20SATHREAD/wtc06.html |
Cultural Comparison: Canadian Ice Hockey vs. American Football, Part VII
Cultural Comparison: Canadian Ice Hockey vs. American Football, Part VII
Vincent A. @ ELC Research International
David Gordon-MacDonald, the proofreader of the articles, has given a quite interesting suggestion about the origin of Canadian ice hockey, as follows:
Ice hockey started on rinks made on village ponds and icy back yards. It was a community game but also a game played by people who considered themselves, in many cases, rough and ready frontiersmen. So, physicality was always a great part of the game. Hockey has always been a working man's sport and did not have the early intervention from the educated classes that many other sports had. For instance, the British working man's game, soccer football, had the first version of its current rules written down by a nobleman, as I recall. That kind of thing never happened in village sport of ice hockey.
It is thought that ice hockey started in Nova Scotia, the Scottish area of Canada in the 19th century as a version of Shinty, a Scottish Highland game with some similarities to field hockey, but played here on ice instead of grass. Shinty sticks are flat on each side and you can see how they could evolve into the modern hockey stick. However, even in Scotland, Shinty was a village game or a game played in communities of Highlanders who migrated to cities.
In fact, the game may have had similar origins to the Irish game of Hurling, as a Celtic warrior's pastime. Games like Shinty in Scotland and Hurling in Ireland are related to stick-and-ball games used by the Celtic warrior class to keep themselves in shape without actual combat. In Ireland, there are traces of such games going back a couple of thousand years.
There has never been anything academic about either Shinty or ice hockey, unlike in the American collegiate athletics as discussed in this article. Canadian universities, today, have hockey programs, but it always seems like an imperfect fit.
Actually, the author had an experience of watching an ice hockey practice game by the rink, only once. The speed and the impact of the moving players and the puck shot by them, as well as the live sound of scraping off the ice surface, were so intense and powerful, which were totally different from those we could see or hear in the TV. I realize the reason why the ice hockey wins a great popularity in Canada.
But, for the very reason that the ice hockey is a quite attractive sport as such, it would be enjoyable even without a violence in the game. I would be happy if Canadian people realize this. Though the U.S.A. might not have had the model of ice hockey, since there is a good example of American football having been refined from a brutal sport wherein casualties occurred frequently to an advanced sport wherein the violence is well controlled, I believe the Canadian ice hockey had better pursue the modernization modeling after the football. It's never too late.
This article is a revision of the article entitled "In-Depth Cultural Comparison, No. 2: Comparing Canada and America; Ice Hockey vs. American Football" printed in Japonism Victoria, vol. 8 no.3, 2013 published by Japanese Canadian Community Organization of Victoria.
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The company is planning to start a Phase 1 clinical trial this summer. The therapy would let people with cystic fibrosis (CF) take only one enzyme pill per meal to digest food properly, according to CFF.
"This potential therapy would be more convenient and provide another option to current therapies for people with CF who struggle with digestion," JP Clancy, MD, senior vice president of clinical research at the CFF, said in a press release.
Most people with CF develop pancreatic insufficiency caused by the buildup of thick and sticky mucus that blocks the release of enzymes needed to digest food, particularly fats, proteins, and starch. Without those enzymes in the digestive tract, patients have difficulty breaking down food and absorbing it properly.
This can result in inadequate nutrition, as well as poor growth and weight gain in children, and complications such as gas and bloating.
Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) provides the missing enzymes through supplements to help break down food. These products contain a combination of three types of digestive enzymes: lipase, to break down fats; protease, to break down proteins; and amylase, to break down carbohydrates. Several enzyme supplements contain pancrelipase, which is derived from pigs.
Anagram (formerly known as Synspira Therapeutics) is developing an oral enzyme therapy that would be available either as a tablet or as granules which can be mixed with soft food. It doesn't contain animal-derived enzymes and is intended to help digest fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.
The ongoing CFF funding has been essential in developing the therapy for testing in clinical trials, the foundation noted. It's an example of CFF's venture philanthropy model, a strategy through which a nonprofit provides funding to a company to de-risk an investment. The CFF previously granted $20.4 million to Synspira.
"We are striving to develop better therapies for CF complications, such as poor digestion, to improve the everyday lives of people with CF," Clancy | eng | 3014f243-8d0e-49c1-8771-2888072d149b | https://cysticfibrosisnewstoday.com/news/cf-enzyme-replacement-therapy-study-wins-15-5-m-donation/ |
How Blockchain in Supply Chain Management is Transforming Businesses?
Blockchain in supply chain management is transforming businesses that are involved in sourcing raw materials, shipping, and producing among other tasks.
Updated on August 25, 2023 experts.
Some common applications of Blockchain that you might have heard often are cryptos like Bitcoins, smart contracts, secured chatbots, and cybersecurity. However, from the perspective of supply chain management, manufacturing companies are adopting the technology with a speed unlike ever before.
Statista reports say the blockchain technology is expected to touch a global spending value of $19 billion. The major contribution of blockchain revenue is credited to manufacturing companies, customer service providers, banking, and financial companies as well. For tasks such as cross-border payment settlements, elimination of third parties, enhanced cybersecurity, and more, blockchain is used as a reliable technology.
What is supply chain management?
Before we proceed and discuss a few benefits of blockchain operations, let's understand supply chain management in simple terms. Supply chain management, as the name suggests, is managing the process beginning from production to delivery. Stages such as inventory management, shipment, etc., are taken care of under the supply chain management processes. Here's why Supply Chain Management (SCM) is gaining momentum across industries -
Companies are able to cut costs and reduce wastage of deliveries
The time invested into the shipment process can be reduced
Raw materials can be monitored and sourced more conveniently
The entire process can be better tracked and transparent
Automatic authorizations eliminate the human error
Consumers receive deliveries faster
Helps in creating a smarter shipment procedure for temperature-sensitive commodities
With predictive analytics, inventory requirements can be predicted
Why are blockchain applications needed in the SCM?
Well, that is a question that you should certainly focus on; especially if your businesses deal in the continuous distribution of produced goods in different markets. Furthermore, let's discuss each blockchain benefits that are brought on the table to power a smoother supply chain management process.
1. Financial settlements
To ensure smooth financial settlements, blockchain paired up with technologies such as Smart Contracts can be used to eliminate the requirement of manual approval of payments. The blockchain in supply chain tasks can be useful in processes such as raw material order placements, settlements of taxes, and payments. Smart contracts are a set of rules and conditions that are uploaded on blockchain servers to automate such settlement processes. Segments like insurance companies are already using its advantages.
2. Cost-efficient supply chain
Blockchain and supply chains can coexist to ensure a smoother and more efficient inventory management process. There are a few ways that can make it possible-
Keeping a track of inventories to forecast and place orders of raw materials according to demands
Using the best possible cybersecurity protocols to eliminate losses caused by cyber threats
By keeping a track of the wastage and establishing proper recycling channels with the help of blockchain features such as traceability
Reducing the need of hiring third parties to manage inventories and place orders
Reduced need for buffer stocks by keeping a real-time track of stocks
Speedy insurance claim processing to recover unpredictable losses
Keeping an eye on any possible hardware or software glitch in the real-time
Using IoT to keep real-time tracks of incidents such as theft attempts, rerouting the shipment, etc
3. Protection against contamination
Blockchain-supported supply chain technology paired up with IoT sensors is useful in automating processes such as scanning and registering stocks. Scanning stocks for data such as their ID, condition, temperature, etc can help authorities in keeping a track of the condition of such stocks.
Not only it can be useful in identifying if these stocks are up to the quality standards or not, but blockchain with IoT can also be useful in recording the conditions of stocks on each checkpoint throughout the shipping route. Tracking the real-time conditions of stocks can help in identifying and filtering contaminating stocks that otherwise would get delivered or ruin other stocks too.
4. Smarter supplier relationships
With features such as smart contracts, blockchain usage makes it easier to onboard suppliers on a supply chain network. Moreover, healthier relationships can be built with these suppliers through blockchain software development by automating processes such as transactions, order placements, tracking of the origin of products, etc.
IBM blockchain, for instance, also offers an AI that can detect and predict any possible anomalies causing disruptions. Relatively, as blockchain is known for its immune records that can neither be modified nor deleted, the digital supply chain can be more reliable for all parties involved in the process.
5. Improved traceability and transparency
To build better trust between sender and receiver of shipments, enhanced transparency, and real-time status are required. Thus, the transparency feature of blockchain supply chain systems can be really helpful. With the Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, it will become much easier to ensure that shipments are on schedule, on routes, and in the proper conditions. Also, the data collected through the server can be helpful in predicting accurate delivery schedules for future shipments as well irrespective of quantities or distance.
Wrapping up
Well, these were some of the top usages of blockchain in supply chain systems that make the process smoother. As businesses are now onboarding digital platforms and trying to automate their multiple processes, technologies such as blockchain ensure better security and transparency. Also, with blockchain logistics, segments such as pharmaceutical companies have the freedom to handle and monitor sensitive shipments better.
However, blockchain benefits are mainly dependent on other technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) or IoT. But including all these technologies in the digital supply chain is only resulting in a more efficient supply chain network and companies such as WallMart or Amazon have already adopted these logistics innovationsBlockchain trends are taking over multiple industries due to their security and transparency features. From securing healthcare data with blockchain to making the financial processes safer and more efficient, the technology is contributing enormously across the globe. Now, some common examples of bl
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How do i optimize seo content?
Optimize the title, URL, and page headlines. Optimize the meta description of the page for conversions. Use People are also asking to generate more traffic. Generally speaking, SEO is more technical and focuses on the design and structure of the website.
It involves making a website easier to use, using relevant keywords, optimizing metadata, and creating high-quality links. All of these things work together to help each web page rank higher in search engines for specific search terms. Blog SEO is the practice of creating and updating a blog to improve search engine rankings. This approach typically includes keyword research, link building, image optimization, and content writing.
You can think of this as a solution for your SEO and, at the same time, helping your visitors learn more about your content. In addition to that, you can consider hiring an SEO professional who can help you audit your pages. Blogs help improve the quality of SEO by positioning your website as a relevant answer to your customers' questions. In practice, it simply means that you need to find an optimal balance between mentioning your keyword throughout the text (for example, understanding the relationship between the different types of links is useful to improve your SEO strategy).
However, with inbound links, outbound links, internal links, and more, the connection between links and SEO can be very confusing. Most companies have buyer characters, but you can make your blog even more searchable and relevant with SEO people. We don't expect you to incorporate every one of these SEO best practices into your content strategy right away. Topic optimization isn't completely different from keywords; it's just a different way of using them.
The publications include a variety of topics, from content tips and practical writing tips to the latest SEO and content distribution techniques. In fact, taking advantage of the content you already have by auditing and eliminating it turns out to be one of the most effective ways to make gains in SEO. Precisely for this reason, the periodic table of SEO success begins with the "elements" of the content, with the quality of the content as the main element. While you can use more than one keyword in a single post, keep the focus of the post narrow enough that you can spend time optimizing just one or two keywords. | eng | 23d57fd8-c427-462c-8146-e0aa4e4f8233 | https://www.search-engine-optimization.pro/how-do-i-optimize-seo-content |
Complete guide on Chatgpt 2023
Introduction:
chatgpt:- In today's fast-paced world, communication plays a pivotal role in our daily lives. The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about significant advancements in the field of natural language processing (NLP). One such remarkable achievement is Chat GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer), a language model developed by OpenAI. Chat GPT has quickly become a game-changer in various domains, revolutionizing the way we interact and altering the landscape of communication as we know it.
Benefits of Chat GPT:
Enhanced Customer Service: Chat GPT is transforming customer service interactions by providing intelligent and efficient virtual agents. These virtual agents can handle a vast number of customer queries simultaneously, ensuring quick response times and reducing the burden on human agents. With its ability to understand and generate human-like text, Chat GPT offers personalized and contextually relevant assistance, enhancing customer satisfaction.
Language Translation: Language barriers have long been a hurdle in global communication. Chat GPT has the potential to break down these barriers by providing real-time language translation. With its advanced NLP capabilities, Chat GPT can accurately translate text from one language to another, facilitating effective communication between people across different cultures and languages.
Education and Learning: Chat GPT is reshaping the way we learn and acquire knowledge. It can serve as a virtual tutor or mentor, providing personalized learning experiences. Students can interact with Chat GPT to ask questions, seek explanations, or receive feedback on their work. Additionally, Chat GPT can generate educational content, enabling access to high-quality educational resources for learners around the world.
Personal Productivity and Assistance: Chat GPT serves as a virtual personal assistant, helping individuals manage their tasks, schedules, and day-to-day activities. It can set reminders, answer questions, provide recommendations, and even engage in casual conversations. With Chat GPT's ability to understand context and generate coherent responses, it simplifies and streamlines various aspects of our lives, ultimately boosting personal productivity.
How Chat GPT is Changing the World:
Accessibility: Chat GPT is making communication and information more accessible to a wider audience. People with disabilities or language barriers can utilize Chat GPT's text-based interface to engage in meaningful conversations and access vital information. It promotes inclusivity by breaking down communication barriers and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone.
Democratizing Knowledge: Chat GPT is democratizing knowledge by providing access to information and expertise. It empowers individuals in remote areas or underserved communities to obtain quality education and gain insights from experts. By bridging the information gap, Chat GPT is helping to create a more knowledgeable and informed society.
is there any harm from chat gpt ?
While Chat GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) has brought about numerous benefits and advancements in the field of natural language processing (NLP), it is crucial to acknowledge and understand the potential dangers associated with its use. As with any powerful technology, there are inherent risks that need to be addressed to ensure its responsible and ethical implementation. In this article, we will explore some of the potential dangers that arise from the use of Chat GPT.
Spread of Misinformation: As an AI language model, Chat GPT generates responses based on patterns and data it has been trained on. If the training data contains biased or inaccurate information, there is a risk of Chat GPT perpetuating and spreading misinformation. Without proper fact-checking and human oversight, it can unintentionally contribute to the dissemination of false or harmful content, potentially impacting public perception and decision-making.
Inappropriate or Offensive Content: Chat GPT operates based on the data it has been exposed to during training, which includes vast amounts of user-generated text from the internet. Consequently, there is a risk that Chat GPT may generate inappropriate or offensive content in response to certain queries. It is essential to carefully monitor and filter the output to prevent the model from generating harmful or objectionable responses that can adversely affect users.
Manipulation and Social Engineering: Chat GPT's ability to mimic human-like conversation can be exploited for malicious purposes. Individuals with nefarious intentions can use Chat GPT to deceive and manipulate others. By impersonating trusted individuals or generating persuasive messages, it becomes possible to engage in social engineering attacks, tricking people into sharing sensitive information or making harmful decisions.
Lack of Accountability: Chat GPT operates as a tool without personal accountability. Unlike humans, AI models do not possess moral reasoning or the ability to make ethical judgments. Therefore, the responsibility for the ethical use of Chat GPT falls on the developers, organizations, and individuals employing the technology. Failure to establish clear guidelines and oversight can lead to unintended consequences or misuse of the technology.
Privacy and Data Security: The utilization of Chat GPT involves processing large amounts of data, which can raise concerns regarding privacy and data security. Conversations and interactions with Chat GPT may involve sensitive personal or confidential information. Safeguarding this data from unauthorized access, breaches, or misuse is critical to ensure user trust and prevent potential harm.
Mitigating the Dangers:
To address the potential dangers associated with Chat GPT, several measures can be implemented:
Robust Training Data: Ensuring that Chat GPT's training data is diverse, unbiased, and carefully curated is essential. Regularly updating and refining the training data can help minimize the risks of spreading misinformation or generating inappropriate content.
Human Oversight and Moderation: Implementing human oversight and moderation can help filter and review the responses generated by Chat GPT. Human moderators can intervene to prevent the dissemination of harmful or objectionable content and ensure responsible use.
User Education: Educating users about the capabilities and limitations of Chat GPT can help them make informed decisions and identify potential risks. Encouraging critical thinking and skepticism when interacting with AI-generated content can contribute to a safer and more responsible use of the technology.
Ethical Guidelines and Regulations: Developing and adhering to ethical guidelines and regulations specific to AI technologies, including Chat GPT, is crucial. These guidelines can promote transparency, accountability, and responsible use, protecting users from potential harm. | eng | 20939a06-1629-43e1-bc64-5f026cf6d4ee | https://gyankart.in/complete-guide-on-chatgpt-2023/ |
How many bus stops are there in Toronto?
TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) is a public transportation provider in Toronto which operates Bus routes since 1921. The TTC has 191 Bus routes in Toronto with 8594 Bus stops.
As many you asked, how many TTC stations are there? The Toronto subway has 75 stations divided into four lines. Most stations are named for the nearest major arterial road crossed by the line in question.
Also, what are the buses called in Toronto? GO Transit is a regional public transit system that services the Greater Toronto Area.
Moreover, how long do buses run in Toronto? PUBLIC TRANSIT. Subways operate between 6 a.m. and 1:30 a.m., Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Sunday (here's a map of the whole system). Some bus and streetcar routes are 24 hours (check out this handy "Blue Night" network map [PDF]).
Frequent question, when did buses start in Toronto? Bus service in Toronto began in 1849, when the first public transport system in Toronto, the Williams Omnibus Bus Line, was launched. The service began with a fleet of six horse-drawn stagecoaches.The Toronto streetcar system is a network of ten streetcar routes in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, operated by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). It is the third busiest light-rail system in North America. … Toronto's streetcars provide most of the downtown core's surface transit service.
How many trains are in Toronto?
Every weekday, 186 GO trains carry 165,000 passengers through the station. As well, 50 VIA Rail trains transport approximately 5,000 passengers a day into and out of Toronto.
Why is Toronto's subway so small?
Now, one of the big problems is that most of Toronto isn't dense enough to support subways. That's why the major transit project in the city isn't a subway – it's light rail. From Mount Dennis to Laird, the line will be underground. That makes sense – Eglinton is very narrow there.
Does Toronto have buses?
The best way to get around Toronto is by public transportation. The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) runs three modes – subway, streetcar and bus – which operate extensive routes throughout the city and suburbs.
How many TTC buses are electric?
In Canada, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has decided to purchase 300 additional electric buses. These are to go into operation between 2023 and 2025 and will reinforce the transit authority's fleet of 60 existing electric buses.
Are buses free in Toronto?
You pay a single fare for each one-way trip. The same fare covers subways, streetcars, and buses within the City of Toronto — there are no fare "zones" to worry about. … You can also buy tokens and passes at convenience stores displaying a "TTC Fare Media Seller" or "TTC Ticket Agent" sign.
Does Toronto have subways?
The Toronto subway is part of a larger public transportation network, including streetcars, buses and light rapid transit, run by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). It opened on 30 March 1954, making it Canada's first subway. … In 2017, the TTC recorded 213 million passenger trips on the Toronto subway.
Which city has the best public transportation in the world?
Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit ranks number 1 on our list of the top 10 best transit systems in the world. Singapore has the highest customer satisfaction in the world when it comes to transit riders with 86% of riders saying they are pleased with MRT services.
What does TTC stand for Toronto?
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is a City agency that provides public transit services to approximately 1.7 million daily commuters in Toronto and from surrounding municipalities.
Do you need a car in Toronto?Who makes TTC electric buses?
Building on long-term plan In that deal, the TTC bought 20 buses each from three different vendors: Proterra, New Flyer and BYD Canada.
How many new streetcars does Toronto have?
"This adds 47 new made in Canada streetcars to the 13 new streetcars that the City of Toronto moved forward with purchasing last year," Mayor John Tory said during a press conference "We stepped up first as a city and that proved to be an important event in bringing us to today.
How do streetcars work in Toronto?
Streetcars run in the same direction as traffic, even when they have their own designated streetcar lanes (large paved lanes that run in the middle of traffic, as seen on Spadina Road). In the same way as busses, stand on the side of the street where traffic is heading in the direction you need to go | eng | a16a3bdb-6b81-442f-9260-46f0ff152012 | https://www.travelizta.com/how-many-bus-stops-are-there-in-toronto.html |
1912 - 1983 World Events
Refresh this page to see various historical events that occurred during George's lifetime.
In 1912, in the year that George R Brimmer was born, the Girl Scouts of the USA was started by Juliette Gordon Low with the help of Sir Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of Boy Scouts in Great Britain. She said after a meeting with Baden-Powell, "I've got something for the girls of Savannah, and all of America, and all the world, and we're going to start it tonight!" And she did.
In 1950, George was 38 years old when on June 25th, the Korean War began when North Korean Communist forces crossed the 38th parallel. The Soviet Union and China backed North Korea and the U.N., primarily the United States backed South Korea.
In 1967, at the age of 55 years old, George 1979, George was 67 in the year of George R Brimmer's passing | eng | c42ad53f-faef-4634-bcc3-792b3daf2fb4 | https://www.ancientfaces.com/person/george-r-brimmer-birth-1912-death-1983/3456128 |
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title = {Exploring the performance reserve: Effect of different magnitudes of power output deception on 4,000 m cycling time-trial performance},
abstract = {Purpose The aim of the present study was to investigate whether a magnitude of deception of 5\% in power output would lead to a greater reduction in the amount of time taken for participants to complete a 4000 m cycling TT than a magnitude of deception of 2\% in power output, which we have previously shown can lead to a small change in 4000 m cycling TT performance.
Methods Ten trained male cyclists completed four, 4000 m cycling TTs. The first served as a habituation and the second as a baseline for future trials. During trials three and four participants raced against a pacer which was set, in a randomized order, at a mean power output equal to 2\% (+2\% TT) or 5\% (+5\% TT) higher than their baseline performance. However participants were misled into believing that the power output of the pacer was an accurate representation of their baseline performance on both occasions. Cardiorespiratory responses were recorded throughout each TT, and used to estimate energy contribution from aerobic and anaerobic metabolism.
Results Participants were able to finish the +2\% TT in a significantly shorter duration than at baseline (p = 0.01), with the difference in performance likely attributable to a greater anaerobic contribution to total power output (p = 0.06). There was no difference in performance between the +5\% TT and +2\% TT or baseline trials.
Conclusions Results suggest that a performance reserve is conserved, involving anaerobic energy contribution, which can be utilised given a belief that the exercise will be sustainable however there is an upper limit to how much deception can be tolerated. These findings have implications for performance enhancement in athletes and for our understanding of the nature of fatigue during high-intensity exercise.},
doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0173120},
issn = {1932-6203},
issue = {3},
journal = {PLOS ONE},
publicationstatus = {Published},
publisher = {Public Library of Science},
url = {
volume = {12},
keyword = {Health and Health Inequalities},
author = {Stone, Mark R. and Thomas, Kevin and Wilkinson, Michael and Stevenson, Emma and St. Clair Gibson, Alan and Jones, Andrew M. and Thompson, Kevin G.}
editor = {Fisher, Gordon}
} | eng | f493db5a-3b87-4eac-8db9-5eb61c7c6ae4 | https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/citation/3703082?format=bib |
In the Tall Grass (2019)
In the Tall Grass is a strange, meandering little horror film based on a Stephen King novel. A brother and his pregnant sister stop next to a corn field in the middle of nowhere, they hear a boy's voice in the field calling for help, they go to investigate and quickly find that there's no discernible way out.
It's a neat and tidy little premise, but the film (and I suppose the source story itself) spends too much time trying to explain this mystery. There's a little clearing in the "tall grass" that leads to some strange, alien artifact that when touched will change you. One of the group touches it and voila, now he's the villain.
But that mystery isn't all that interesting. What is interesting, or should be, is the interaction between these very mundane, ordinary characters as they're thrust into a supernatural setting. They go through some version of the five stages of grief as they attempt to reckon with their sudden predicament, but even then the film yanks you out of their narrative and into another.
The film is fragmented, as is time itself within this universe. It's two months after the brother and sister disappear that the sister's boyfriend (and father of her unborn child) shows up looking for her. He stumbles across the exact spot at which they disappeared, ventures into the field, predictably gets stuck, then calls for help and attracts the attention of a young boy who himself was the one that attracted the brother and sister into the field.
So time is cyclical and never ending, with each of the three 'groups' of people there to lure and to be lured, just cogs in this supernatural machine.
And that's all well and good, but then the film spends unnecessary time digging into their own melodrama, their life before this rupture. The film, and others like it, tend to suggest that should we find ourselves in some version of hell or purgatory we'll spend the rest of our days working out the conflicts that should have been addressed in therapy.
So the film is what it is, a perfectly fine but underwhelming Netflix movie. You get the sense it was made cheaply and efficiently, content churned out to satisfy some segment of the population identified through a supercomputer-generated algorithm. | eng | 5c784e93-a36d-48e0-80b4-9a2df567037b | https://idrawonmywall.com/2019/10/22/in-the-tall-grass-2019/ |
Mushrooms are not known for their ornamental value, but they are an element of beauty for the scientist.
The plant pathologist is on a mission to spread the word that fungi need protection as much as plants and animals.
"They're plentiful in gardens, but you won't realize how common and how beautiful they are until you start looking for them," she says.
Turkey tail mushroom grows in layered layers on dead wood.
This mushroom got its name from its resemblance to a turkey tail. It belongs to the class of saprophytic fungi that feed on dead wood or other decaying matter and are vital for life on earth.
"Saprophytic fungi are still understudied and not loved enough," says Dr Drakulic.
Turkey tail mushrooms are common across the UK on dead logs, trunks and fallen branches. But these specimens were grown from scratch, a first for the Royal Horticultural Society, rather than self-emerging.
Experts grew the fungus in the lab, then transplanted the spores onto birch logs at the wildlife garden at Wisley Gardens, Surrey. It's part of an effort to convince the public that fungi play an important role in ecosystems.
"There is a lot of mycophobia to fungi in the UK," says Dr Drakulic. "Many people fear poisonous mushrooms, but none of them will harm you if you don't go eat what you find."
Climate change means more fungi due to increased hot and humid weather
Studying the likes of the turkey tail mushroom is a starting point for the scientist who has devoted years to honey mushroom research. Honey fungus is a killer of shrubs, bushes and trees, and there is no cure.
But only a tiny fraction of the thousands of fungal species in the world can cause disease in plants and animals. The vast majority are harmless and generally beneficial.
Saprophytic fungi provide food and shelter for wildlife, helping plants absorb water and nutrients and break down dead organic matter. Other types of fungi grow on the roots of trees and plants, forming an extensive underground network that helps the trees to feed.
Trees and many other species rely on fungi
There are thought to be around 25,000 fungal species in the UK – five or six times more than plants.
"We don't have a name for most of the fungi that exist, so you can't preserve something you don't know," says Dr Drakulic.
"With mushrooms, we're really catching up trying to examine what we have."
An estimated two million fungal species – more than 90% of all fungi – have yet to be described by science. Scientists are trying to identify biodiversity hotspots and learn more about this largely unexplored world. | eng | 838d8027-f79f-4ec6-939b-6ceaee636b4e | https://mzanews.com/mushrooms-less-loved-and-understudied/ |
Connecticut Wedding Planner
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Data Collection and Analysis 1-2 Pages APA
Select one of the following organizations below to review data about 3 specific diseases in aThen, complete the following:Briefly explain each of the 3 diseases (e.g., whether it is commun | eng | 0f5e1d88-40f0-4c78-985c-7c254e1213df | https://nursingpaperhelp.com/data-collection-and-analysis-1-2-pages-apa/ |
Matt Festa is always preaching to his students (and the rest of us) that everything can be looked at as a land use issue. The World Cup is an amazingly easy example of that. A year or so ago I posted about what happens to old Olympic Villages and other facilities, and those same issues pop up with the World Cup. This year's World Cup in Brazil is such an egregious example of poor land use decisions, that no one needs much convincing that it is a land use issue. Even the New York Times has taken notice. Yet, like John Oliver, I just can't stop watching it | eng | 408dccad-fd77-4fda-af35-a33343766b17 | https://lawprofessors.typepad.com/land_use/2014/06/gooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaalllll-but-now-what-do-we-do-with-these-stadiums.html |
Polyprotien
Abstract The 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has caused a major pandemic affecting millions of people. The virus is a beta coronavirus and is closely related to the MERS and other SARS viruses. Replicase Polyprotein 1ab is the key polyprotein which is vital for virus replication as it contains the key proteinases that are responsible for | eng | 07570de8-f4a3-44b3-bf78-4b4e4ab96699 | https://ysjournal.com/tags/polyprotien/ |
If you think cancer has a genetic basis, then think again. Regarding the huge effort to
explain cancer with genetics, Dr. Robert A. Weinberg of M.I.T., discoverer of the so-
called oncogene (cancer-causing genes), and one of the world's leading cancer
researchers, reversed his conclusions after discovering that, "[F]ewer than one DNA
base in a million appears to have been miscopied." It's not enough of a defect! His
exact words, "…Something was very wrong. The notion that a cancer developed
through the successive activation of a series of oncogenes [cancer-causing genes]
had lost its link to reality." Dr. Weinberg reversed his opinion; calling the genetic
discoveries made thus far, "sterile"—the prime cause of cancer is therefore not
"genetic." This was in 1998. Did you hear it? Probably not.
In 2006, the heads of the world's largest cancer research center in Houston, Texas (USA) know cancer's prime cause isn't genetic: "'If it could have happened [solving cancer with genetics], it would have already happened with genetic mutations,' said William Brinkley, a senior vice-president at Baylor who says other research should take precedence over the cancer genome project…. Dr. John Mendelsohn [president of M.D. Anderson Cancer Center] states, 'Any claims that this [genetic research] is going to be the key to curing cancer are not appropriate.'" Thus, the prime cause of cancer is not a genetic mutation.
Even if cancer "runs in your family," there is real hope. Unfortunately, the geneticists have it backwards, attempting to force the facts to fit their genetically-based theories when they don't fit the facts, because as Professor Harris demonstrated many years ago, cancer isn't genetically dominant. Perhaps because everyone is looking in the wrong area explains why M.D. Anderson Cancer Center has a department of structural engineers. Why would a hospital require this? In short, because they have to build so many more spaces for additional cancer beds that it is more cost effective than using outside builders as would be expected. "Winning the war on cancer" really means pitifully, to build more beds for the increasing number of cancer victims. Where does this leave us? Where can we look for solutions? What about the popular nutritional solutions to fighting cancer?
The popular anticancer "solutions" don't work
We are all diligently following the expert's recommendations in the hopes of winning the war on cancer. Unfortunately, virtually none of what we have been told is based on science. Next is a list of supposed "solutions" along with the date of their published failures in the world's leading medical journals. Many of us never hear of the retractions and consequently keep following methods that don't protect us from contracting cancer. How many of these outdated, ineffective anticancer "solutions" are you still following?
(b) Fiber worsens colon cancer rather than helping prevent it (2000). The type of fiber found worthless to protect against colon cancer was the highly promoted soluble fiber. A high-fiber diet actually promotes cancer because it irritates your delicate colon. We don't have the four stomachs required, like cows do, to digest cellulose.
(c) In 2001, Samuel S. Epstein, M.D. (Chairman of the Cancer Prevention Coalition), Rosalie Bertell, and Barbara Seaman published an article exposing truths about mammography that most women have never been told:10 "Contrary to popular belief and assurances by the U.S. media … mammography is not a technique for early diagnosis. In fact, a breast cancer has usually been present for about eight (8) years before it can finally be detected.…"
(d) Fish oil recommendations are worthless in preventing cancer and may be hazardous to your health. The International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) 4th Congress, which met on June 4-9, 2000 in Tsukuba, Japan, reported the following:11 "…[S]tudies indicate that at the levels used, fish oil [comprised of omega-3 derivatives] decrease a wide range of immune cell responses (natural killer cell, cytotoxic T lymphocyte activities, lymphocyte proliferation and production of IL-2 and IFN-y (1,2))…", "…Recent studies have indicated that relatively low levels of the long chain omega-3 fatty acids (EPA or DHA)…are sufficient to bring about some of the suppressive effects …", "… This decrease (of inhibited lymphocyte proliferation and natural killer cell activity) causes increased cellular bacteria [infection] and impaired tumor cell killing." Any substance causing impaired tumor cell killing ability is cancer-causing — the opposite of what we desire. With so many of us consuming fish oil, could this be another reason that cancer contraction rates are increasing instead of decreasing? Fish oil is worthless in preventing heart disease, too, and Harvard Medical School warned us years ago, but too few Americans listened.12 Consuming whole fish instead of fish oil failed, too.13 That's why the Japanese have greater cancer rates and greater heart disease rates than Americans. Cancer has been Japan's #1 cause of death since 1981.14 The popular press doesn't often disclose these startling facts. We are misled again. In 2006 the omega-3 anticancer fallacy was exposed:15 "A large body of literature spanning numerous cohorts from many countries and with different demographic characteristics does not provide evidence to suggest a significant association between omega-3 fatty acids and lack of cancer incidence. Dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids are unlikely to prevent cancer." In the most comprehensive review to date, published in British Medical Journal, reviewing 96 trials, including 44 trials with supplements and 5 trials consisting of mainly ALA (parent omega-3) from plants like flax with the remainder being fish oil, confirms anticancer failure:16 "We found no evidence that omega 3 fats had an effect on the incidence of cancer and there was no inconsistency." , "This systematic review assessed the health effects of using omega 3 fats (together or separately) on total mortality, cardiovascular events, cancer, and strokes in a wide variety of participants and found no evidence of a clear benefit of omega 3 fats on health." Unfortunately, in spite of these facts, most physicians around-the-world still recommend fish oil to prevent both cancer and heart disease.
(e) Soy won't protect you against contracting cancer, either. Everyday the properties of soy are touted by nutritionists, physicians, and popular health and beauty publications. The health magazines continue to extol its virtues. None of this is based on science. There is another, hazardous side to soy, based strictly on scientific research that you need to know (warnings published 1960 onwards). For example, The New England Journal of Medicine article, "Soybean Goiter: Report of Three Cases,"17 details three cases of infants developing goiter when they were consuming soybean "formula." The condition was rapidly eliminated in two of the infants when the soy "formula" was terminated. The third child was cured when iodine was added to the diet. What did soy formula have to do with thyroid (goiter) problems? Soybeans are a source of isoflavonoids, including genistein and daidzein. Contrary to popular belief and what is often reported in the media, they are both hazardous to your health. The following comes from BiochemicalPharmacology, Vol. 54, 1087-1096, 1997: "Soybeans contain compounds (genistein and daidzein –the 'active ingredients') that inhibit [interfere with] thyroid peroxidase (TPO) which is essential to thyroid hormone synthesis [production]." Soybeans are NOT good for the thyroid! The popular so-called phytoestrogens genistein and daidzein are actually endocrine disruptors. Women around-the-world have been misled. What does soy "formula" have to do with the iodine deficiency? Soy contains phytates which "magnetize out" essential nutrients like iodine. Today, the FDA, America's Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, lists over 270 records of soy in a database at "FDA PLUS Plant Database" (November 2004 Revision). Their website will shock you as you discover that soy is anything but a health food.18 This data base contains references to the scientific literature describing studies of the toxic properties and effects of plants and plant parts. They clearly know the potential soy-cancer connection concerning goiter [enlargement of the thyroid] from soy by their statement: "Feeding of soybean products and development of goiter." I thank the excellent book published in 2005 titled, The Whole Soy Story, The Dark Side of America's Favorite Health Food, by Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD, CCN, for furnishing this website, and other exceptional harmful facts about soy.19 You need to know that infants fed "soy formula" consistently experience thyroid problems. There is an 18% higher incidence of autoimmune thyroid disease in infants who are fed soy formula.20 Soy harms your immune system, too. Back in 1975, the Canadian Journal of Biochemistry reported that soybeans actually weaken your immune system:21 "Soybean trypsin inhibitor was found to inhibit transformation of human lymphocytes…." Here's why this happens. Trypsin is an enzyme produced by your pancreas used in digesting protein, and is critical for antibody production. An inhibitor is something that disables. Think of it like having one foot on the gas and another on the brake of your automobile at the same time. Your car's engine would blow-up. So a trypsin inhibitor will irritate your pancreas, stressing it to produce hormones when it can't, leading to decreased oxygenation from the irritation. Soy prevents the protein you eat from being fully utilized and digested. Your immune system can't get fueled with proper antibodies and lymphocytes — a double whammy. Therefore, soy is cancer-causing to your pancreas and cancer of the pancreas is typically a death sentence. Because of bad advice, many women, especially, have decreased the amount of cancerfighting animal-based protein they consume in favor of soy. Resist this incorrect advice and minimize your chances of contracting both thyroid and pancreatic cancer.
Physicians are often out of date concerning the latest anticancer research
Many of my physician colleagues were shocked to discover these truths. How many of us saw these important medical journal findings reported in the popular press? Unfortunately, not enough of us. Don't despair because there is an anticancer answer; it was discovered back in 1925 by Nobel Prize-winner Otto Warburg, M.D., Ph.D.
A genius to the rescue
Otto Warburg has been referred to as the greatest biochemist of the 20th century; the sheer number and magnitude of his discoveries qualify him as the most accomplished biochemist of all time.22 Dr. Warburg ranks with Galileo, Newton, Pauling, Feynman, and Einstein in terms of the importance of his discoveries. Dr. Warburg earned his Doctor of Chemistry at Berlin University in 1906, after initially studying under the great German chemist, Emil Fischer. Warburg then studied medicine and earned his Doctor of Medicine at Heidelberg University in 1911.23 His father was a famous physicist and university professor, and highly influenced young Warburg's analytical ability. The famous biologist (and Nobel Prize-winner), Hans Krebs, tells us in his 1981 book,24 that Warburg had formed his life's ambition to cure cancer (Dr. Warburg's mother died of cancer) prior to his graduation from the university, and that, "…[It] became his ambition to make a major contribution to research into cancer and especially to find a cure. Although he did not begin to work specifically on cancer until 1922, much of his earlier work appears in retrospect to have been a preparation for his fundamental attack on cancer."25 In 1918, the year World War I ended, Warburg was appointed Professor at the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Biology in Berlin-Dahlem.26 In the 1920s, he carried on the research on respiratory enzymes, certain vitamins and minerals that the body requires for the utilization of oxygen in the cells, which eventually earned him the Nobel Prize in 1931. Today, these vitamins and minerals are termed "coenzymes." In or about 1930, a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation was used to establish the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Cell Physiology in Dahlem, a suburb of Berlin. Dr. Warburg was appointed its director in 1931, and he remained there for the rest of his career.
Recognition of the Promise of Warburg's Discoveries
In his 1931 presentation speech for Dr. Warburg's Nobel Prize, Professor E. Hammarsten of the Royal Caroline Institute, member of the Nobel Committee for Physiology or Medicine, made clear what he believed to be the groundbreaking nature of Dr. Warburg's anticancer discoveries: "….The medical world expects great things from your experiments on cancer and other tumors, experiments which seem already to be sufficiently far advanced to be able to furnish an explanation for at least one cause of the destructive and unlimited growth of these tumors."
It is also worth noting that three of the scientists who studied and worked under Dr. Warburg's tutelage—Otto Fritz Meyerhof, Hans Adolf Krebs and Axel Hugo Theodor Theorell—went on to win Nobel Prizes for their own discoveries—an unprecedented accomplishment. Dr. Warburg was one of the first cancer researchers and his insights and discoveries were incredible. Despite his early successes and honors, Dr. Warburg continued to make major fundamental discoveries throughout his later years as well, capping off an amazingly fruitful 60-year career in research. In addition, Dr. Warburg often created new tools for his research. For example, he discovered how to measure the pressure of oxygen in a living cell by developing a special manometer to measure the partial pressure of oxygen (pressure attributed to oxygen only)—a very important development that led to his discovery that low oxygen concentration and pressure always presaged the development of cancer. His insight in the area of experimental biochemical technique was singular. Dr. Warburg never lectured students, never served on committees, and never performed administrative work. He preferred to be regarded as an artisan―a highly skilled technician—and selected his staff on their technical ability only.
Dr. Warburg's training influenced by physics—not medicine
Dr. Warburg's father was a noted physicist and Warburg learned to solve medical problems in the manner of a physicist. His training and background were very different than his contemporaries or today's cancer researchers. Maybe this deficiency of training is the root cause of today's cancer researcher's failures.
Opposition to Warburg's Research and Arbitrary Rejection by the Scientific Community
One might assume that Warburg would be required study for all medical students, especially cancer physicians. But this turns out not to be true. In spite of his accomplishments, no important biochemist or scientist has met with so much controversy and resistance, nor has acceptance of his work been so long delayed. Their jealousy of him got in the way of stopping cancer cold. As any internet search will show, Otto Warburg's results in anticancer science aren't well publicized and are rarely even mentioned. Even after half a century, Dr. Warburg's discoveries haven't been utilized in any significant way by today's medical researchers. The majority of medical researchers and scientists simply haven't heard of him or of his startling experimental results. As incredible as it may sound to someone outside the scientific and medical worlds, even the American National Cancer Institute has failed to pursue Dr. Warburg's work to its practical implementation.
The importance of Dr. Warburg's achievement was that he isolated the functional prime cause of cancer. Rather than working on a theoretical level too far removed from the physiological realities of cancer to be able to provide practical therapies and preventive programs, he described the actual conditions in the cells that set up and cause cancer, and by doing this, made it possible for others to later develop functional, practical ways to inhibit the development of cancer. Dr. Warburg spent the last 50 years of his life placing a significant emphasis on cancer research. It is appalling that no significant principle out of his numerous discoveries has been utilized by the U.S. medical research community for cancer prevention, treatment and remission retention. Despite the expression of opinions disputing the direction and validity of Warburg's work, no scientist or researcher has ever disproved the validity, correctness or applicability of these important discoveries to the prevention and cure of cancer. Even today, medical consensus often has little to do with science. Politics has squandered the efforts of many cancer researchers. Let me reiterate:
No scientist or researcher has ever disproved the validity, correctness or applicability of Warburg's discoveries to the prevention and cure of cancer.
Dr. Warburg's Staunchest Supporter – The American National Cancer Institute
One important cancer scientist never wavered in his support for Dr. Warburg's discoveries about the prime cause of cancer. In 1937, Dean Burk became a co-founder of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the United States. He headed its Cytochemistry department for over three decades. From 1950 until 1969, Burk spent most of his summers in Berlin, translating Warburg's works into English. Burk himself wrote more than 250 scientific articles, and he won the American Chemical Society's Hillebrand Prize in 1953 and the Gerhard Domagk Prize in 1965 "for distinguishing the differences between a normal cell and the one damaged by cancer." Dean Burk co-authored with Hans Lineweaver the most frequently cited paper in biochemistry, "The determination of enzyme disassociation constants" (Journal of the American Chemical Society, 1934(9). At the National Cancer Institute since 1939, Dr. Burk retired as head of cytochemistry there in 1974. Dean Burke's work was published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.27 While other scientists became increasingly focused on aberrant genes and viruses as the supposed source of cancer in man, Burk continued to give full credit and credibility to Dr. Warburg's discoveries about the formation of cancer cells. Burk never agreed with those who had replaced the search for truth with the more fashionable and fund-generating genetics research. Dr. Burk supported Dr. Warburg throughout his career and lifetime. Many universities, like Harvard, Oxford, and Heidelberg have awarded Dr. Warburg honorary degrees in recognition of his accomplishments. Unfortunately, a practical anticancer solution wasn't available in Warburg's time, like it is today.
The Prime Cause of Cancer as Discovered by Otto Warburg, M.D., Ph.D.
Brace yourself. We have become so accustomed to being told that "someday" we might discover what causes cancer, and that cancer is the major medical mystery of our modern time, that you might find it hard to believe the following. Otto Warburg discovered, and clearly stated, the prime, most basic cause of cancer:
TOO LITTLE OXYGEN TO THE CELL
"We find by experiment about 35% inhibition of oxygen respiration already suffices to bring about such a transformation during cell growth."28
That's it! It sounds very simple, doesn't it? Just 1/3 less oxygen than normal and you contract cancer. Based on meticulous experiments that he and many others verified numerous times, Dr. Warburg discovered and stated that the prime, number one cause of cancer is simply too little oxygen in the cell (hypoxia). It gets worse because once a cell becomes cancerous, it can't return to normal, it must be destroyed.29 When I first encountered this information, I didn't believe it. Even now, there is still no one who is more shocked than I am! Educated in highly complex mathematics, engineering and physics, along with probability and statistics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, I have also studied biochemistry and physiology. I doubted that the anticancer solution could be so simple. So I spent the next three years trying to prove it wrong. The more I researched the more solid this finding appeared to be. Instead of finding evidence to prove Dr. Warburg wrong, the opposite occurred; everything I found published at the Houston Academy of Medicine's library and even M.D. Anderson Cancer Center's Medical Library lent more support and proof that Dr. Warburg was correct. No one believes it at first glance and I don't expect you to believe it, either. That is, not until you see all the evidence. Then you will. Uniquely, Dr. Warburg's discovery gives us the most powerful anticancer answer ever.
Today's cancer researchers know this yet can't solve the problem.
To my amazement, this cancer/oxygen connection information was published numerous times in current cancer journals. For example, in 1993, it was stated that "…[T]hat tumor oxygenation as determined with this standardized procedure appears to be a new independent prognostic factor influencing survival in advanced cancer of the uterine cervix, and, "The Cox proportional hazards model revealed that the median pO2 and the clinical stage according to the FIGO are independent, highly significant predictors of survival and recurrence-free survival, and in 1999, "Tumor oxygenation affects the prognosis of head and neck cancer independently of other known prognostic variables."30 Obviously, today's cancer researchers know lack of oxygen is related to cancer and its spread independently of any other cause, but they have no idea where to start to solve the cellular oxygenation problem. Even television producers understand the oxygen/cancer connection. The 2006 television series, "House, M.D" on Fox featured a cancerous child and specifically chose to tell of her low levels of oxygen – just 94% in the blood. Normal blood oxygen levels are 98-99% oxygen. At 94% oxygen there is much less oxygen that can be transported into the cell. Once the oxygen reaches the cell it needs to enter it and impeded tissue transfer is another potential problem, too.
Just 1/3rd less cellular oxygen = cancer
Just by decreasing a cell's oxygen content by about one-third, cancer is automatically induced. Nothing more is required for cancer to develop. Surprisingly, you won't feel anything is wrong. This is why so many people develop cancer and are shocked because aside from having low energy, they didn't feel sick. Few modern researchers have fully understood Dr. Warburg's discovery, and none of them have discovered the practical solution to solving the oxygen deficiency – probably because they don't know where to start. Ingesting hydrogen peroxide, calcium supplements, fish oil supplements, massive amounts of omega-3, ozone, or so-called "oxygenated water" won't solve the cellular oxygen deficiency. No one has been able to advance Dr. Warburg's discovery until now. This lack of understanding explains many of the misunderstood biochemical activities related to cancer that waste precious time and lead virtually nowhere. Only Dr. Warburg's anti-cancer discovery predicts so many never-before-explained real-life results.31 We shall return to these discoveries later. First, let's proceed with cancer/lack of oxygen experiments. Since this cause isn't publicized outside of the medical journals, I want you to be aware of it: Dr. Warburg's discovery was verified numerous times both in turning normal cells cancerous and showing that cancer doesn't develop in highly oxygenated areas. Suprisingly, it was American physicians that conclusively proved it in 1953 and confirmed it in 1955!
They also noted, on page 535 of their publication that once damage is too great to the cell, then no amount of oxygen will return the cell's respiration back to normal—it is forever doomed to a cancerous life. This is why prevention is the ultimate solution to never contracting cancer.32
** This is Wonderful News—Finally There is Real Hope ** In 1953 American physicians confirmed it was possible to prevent a "respiration impacted" precancerous cell from becoming permanently cancerous tissue IF oxygen deficiency was stopped early enough & in 1955 American Physicians and scientists confirmed that intermittent cellular oxygen deficiency leads to cancer, utilizing a brilliant experiment with tetanus spores.
Secondary cancer causes
Virtually every supposed cause of cancer mentioned today in the health and nutritional press is a secondary cause. Secondary causes include things such as environment, chemical carcinogens, environmental and medical radiation, transfats, food additives, the chemicals in cigarette smoke, viruses, and even genetic mutations. There are innumerable secondary causes of cancer, and minimizing them and their harmful effects can be helpful in preventing cancer. But endlessly pursuing new secondary causes, like smoking, without explaining specifically what common effect they have on the cells has never, and will never, lead researchers to a real cancer cure. Dr. Warburg cautioned us again and again about wasting precious time pursuing secondary causes. Make no mistake about this, the thing every secondary cause of cancer has in common with every other one is that it leads, directly or indirectly, to insufficient oxygen in the cells. Therefore, if we directly address the question of how to get sufficient oxygen to the cells, we will have minimized the danger from every type of secondary cause.
Great news! We can keep the tumor benign, not cancerous
While researching the cancer-oxygen connection, I was bothered by the fact that I could never get a clear definition from pathologists about what differentiates a cancerous tumor from a noncancerous
(benign) tumor. The cells of both tumors demonstrate essentially the same "mindlessness"—lost structure. Years ago, I had hypothesized that a benign tumor stays above the critical threshold of oxygen deficiency needed to become cancerous—a relationship parallel to that of a normal cell remaining normal by staying in a highly oxygenated environment. It's all a matter of degree of respiration impairment.
I was right: Dr. Warburg had already verified and published this fact in 1925 in, The Journal of Cancer Research; I simply had not seen it yet. Here's the important point:33 "[T]here has again arisen the tumor type—benign or malignant, depending upon the duration of the oxygen deficit." What an opportunity to remain cancer-free! Dr. Warburg's genius was unprecedented in making these seminal discoveries regarding the metabolism of cancer.
The differences between malignant and benign tumors are differences in degree [of compromised respiration – DURATION of lack of oxygen] rather than kind.
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Essential Oil Guides
Best Carrier Oil For Essential Oils
Carrier oils play an essential role in aromatherapy by ensuring the safe application of potent essential oils on your skin. With so many carrier oils available in the market, it can be overwhelming to find the best one for your needs. In this comprehensive guide, we will discuss the top carrier oils and their benefits, making it easier for you to choose the perfect match for your essential oil collection.
Best Carrier Oil For Essential Oils Table of Contents
Why Use Carrier Oils?
Carrier oils, also known as base oils, play a crucial role in aromatherapy and skincare. They provide a medium for diluting essential oils, making them safe for topical application. This is because undiluted essential oils can cause skin irritation and sensitivity. Carrier oils also have their own unique properties and benefits, which can help enhance the overall effectiveness of your essential oil blends.
Factors to Consider When Choosing Carrier Oils
When selecting your carrier oil, it's essential to keep these factors in mind:
Compatibility: Choose a carrier oil that blends well with your chosen essential oils and will not overpower their fragrance.
Shelf Life: Select a carrier oil with a suitable shelf life to ensure your blends stay fresh and effective for as long as possible.
Properties: Research the properties of the carrier oil to make sure it meets your skincare and wellness needs.
Top Carrier Oils for Essential Oils
Here are the best carrier oils to pair with your essential oils:
1. Jojoba Oil
Jojoba oil is derived from the seeds of the jojoba plant. It closely resembles the skin's natural sebum, making it suitable for all skin types. Its light, non-greasy texture absorbs quickly and leaves your skin feeling soft and nourished. Jojoba oil is also known for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, offering an ideal carrier oil choice for acne-prone and sensitive Sweet Almond Oil
Sweet almond oil is extracted from almonds and has a light texture and subtle nutty aroma. It is rich in vitamins A, B, and E, which helps to nourish, moisturize, and improve skin elasticity. This oil is perfect for those with dry or mature skin, promoting a healthy, glowing complexion.
3. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil, obtained from the flesh of the coconut, is a popular and versatile carrier oil. It contains saturated fatty acids that provide deep moisture to the skin. Coconut oil also boasts antibacterial and antiviral properties, making it ideal for people with skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. There are two types of coconut oil: fractionated and unrefined. Fractionated coconut oil is best for topical applications, as it remains liquid at room temperature and has a longer shelf life.
4. Grapeseed Oil
Grapeseed oil is extracted from grape seeds and has a light consistency and mild aroma. It is loaded with linoleic acid, vitamin E, and antioxidants, which can help support skin health and reduce inflammation. Grapeseed oil is suitable for oily or acne-prone skin as it is non-comedogenic and helps regulate the skin's oil production.
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Many students struggle with the cognitive skills needed to be good readers. With weak abilities in the areas of visualization, tracking, visual processing, auditory processing and/or memory, the practice of reading can soon become, frustrating, tiresome and laborious. When kids pair negative associations and feelings with books, they may avoid picking up a book altogether. For the same reason that you would not build a sky scraper on a weak foundation, for these kids, it is important to strengthen the individual areas of cognition first. Many of these skills can be developed through game like activities that kids enjoy. Here are a few ideas that you might like to try: 1) When reading to your children have fun sharing your visualizations with one another by imagining what the settings and characters look like. You can even encourage your children to come up with their own illustrations for stories. 2) Pull out a newspaper and encourage your child to find
Now you can take your favorite cookie recipe and cut the dough into the alphabet! You can use it for learning the letters, spelling names, and even making words and sentences. Now you can take your favorite cookie recipe and cut the dough into the alphabet! You can use it for learning the letters, spelling names, and even making words and sentences. If you don't want to use them for cookies, you could use it to cut up a pan of jello! Finally, if you want to make it into something that is not edible, you could use the cutters to make the letters out of clay or play-dough See below for a link where you can buy them! Have fun! Cheers, Dr. Erica Warren Dr. Erica Warren is the author, illustrator, and publisher of multisensory educational materials at Good Sensory Learning and Dyslexia Materials . She is also the director of Learning to Learn and Learning Specialist Courses . · Blog: · YouTube Channel: https:/
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Inferences are often tricky to teach and challenging for students to learn. They are abstract notions or concepts that are implied through language or images. Therefore, concrete ways of learning have to be placed aside and students have to learn to uncover hidden messages. Personally, I like to use advertisements for my lessons. Here are a number of strategies that can help you to teach this skill: 1) Magazine advertisements often have hidden messages to help entice buyers. Look at magazine ads and discuss the inferences. Consider the colors, backgrounds, expressions, layouts and more. 2) Likewise, billboards offer inferences. Look at all the details in the image and discuss what the billboards are trying to sell and what in the images makes you want to buy that product. 3) Similarly, television commercials can offer some wonderful opportunities for students to practice their inference skills. Again, ask yourself what they are wanti
Alphabetizing is an important skill to master. It helps develop organizational skills, executive functioning abilities and it even improves memory. Furthermore, if we sequence materials that we are encoding into our brains, it makes it easier to access at a later date. In addition, when we apply these principles to everyday life, it can help us to access our personal materials quicker and more efficiently. Moreover, it is a skill that is needed in many employment positions. The problem is that most alphabetizing activities are dull and boring. Alphabet Roundup is my newest product, and it makes the process both fun and memorable. Four different decks from beginners to advanced can be sorted and also played in a card game. Amusing images and names will keep all the players chuckling. Come Check it out!! Cheers, Dr. Erica Warren Dr. Erica Warren is the author, illustrator, and publisher of multisensory educational
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Understanding the Yellow Light: Common Reasons for Firestick Remote Blinking
Your Firestick remote blinking a yellow light? Don't panic! It could be due to a few issues.
– Low batteries likely need replacing.
– Interference from other electronic devices – routers, phones, lights – could also be to blame. Move away from these or keep them at a safe distance.
For any other unique factors causing the yellow light to blink, consult customer support or refer to official troubleshooting guides. Unravel the mystery of the blink, blink, yellow light and never miss a beat!
Troubleshooting steps to fix the blinking or flashing yellow light
Are you dealing with a blinking or flashing yellow light on your Firestick remote? Don't worry, there are ways to fix the issue. Here's what to do:
Check the batteries. Make sure the ones in your Firestick remote aren't drained or low. Replace them if needed.
Restart your device. Unplug it from the power source and wait a few seconds. Then plug it back in and turn it on.
Sarah tried many troubleshooting steps online but still got a blinking yellow light. She contacted Amazon customer support as a last resort. The rep patiently guided her through advanced techniques which eventually fixed the issue. Now Sarah streams uninterruptedly, no more yellow light woes.
Use these steps and Sarah's story to fix the blinking or flashing yellow light on your Firestick remote. Get back to enjoying your favorite shows and movies in no time. Master the art of remote control maintenance and bring stability to your Firestick realm.
Additional tips and tricks for maintaining a functioning Firestick remote
Maintaining a functioning Firestick remote? Here's 6 tips to help:
Wipe with a soft cloth to keep it clean and dust-free.
Be careful with it – dropping or mishandling can cause internal damage.
Replace the batteries when they are running low.
Keep the remote within a reasonable range from the Firestick for optimal connectivity.
If it's not responding, restart both the Firestick device and the remote.
You can use a phone or tablet app as an alternative.
Plus – check for any firmware updates for your Firestick device. Make sure there are no obstacles blocking the line of sight. And if nothing works, contact Amazon customer support.
Conclusion
The Firestick remote with a blinking yellow light can confuse users. Here's what you need to know: the light means the battery is running low and needs to be replaced. It could also mean something is obstructing its line of sight from the remote to the Firestick. Lastly, it may indicate a pairing issue.
Replace the batteries in the remote first. Make sure there are no objects blocking the line of sight. If that doesn't work, try re-pairing the remote with the Firestick.
Don't miss out on your favorite shows and movies! Follow these solutions to quickly fix the blinking yellow light and keep the entertainment going!
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why is my Firestick remote blinking or flashing a yellow light?
When your Firestick remote blinks or flashes a yellow light, it typically indicates low battery power. The yellow light serves as a warning sign to let you know that your remote's batteries need to be replaced.
2. How do I resolve the issue of a blinking or flashing yellow light on my Firestick remote?
To resolve this issue, you should replace the batteries in your Firestick remote. Open the back cover of the remote, remove the old batteries, and insert new ones. Make sure the batteries are correctly oriented and securely in place. Once you have done that, the yellow light should stop blinking.
3. Are there other reasons why the Firestick remote may blink or flash a yellow light?
Yes, another possible reason for the blinking or flashing yellow light on your Firestick remote is a weak Wi-Fi signal. If your Firestick is far from your Wi-Fi router or there are obstructions in between, it can result in a weak connection between the remote and the Firestick. Try moving closer to the Firestick or ensuring there are no obstructions to see if it resolves the issue.
4. Can a malfunctioning remote cause the yellow light to blink?
Yes, a malfunctioning remote can also cause the yellow light to blink. In this case, the remote may need to be reset or re-paired with the Firestick. To reset the remote, remove the batteries and unplug the Firestick from the power source. Wait for a few seconds, then plug it back in and reinsert the batteries.
5. What should I do if replacing the batteries doesn't stop the yellow light from blinking?
If replacing the batteries doesn't solve the issue, you can try restarting your Firestick. Go to the Firestick menu, select "Settings," then choose "Device" and "Restart." If the problem persists, you may need to contact Amazon customer support for further assistance.
6. Can I prevent the yellow light from flashing on my Firestick remote in the future?
To help prevent the yellow light from flashing on your Firestick remote, you should ensure that you use high-quality batteries. Also, try to keep the remote within a reasonable range of the Firestick and avoid any obstructions that may interfere with the Wi-Fi signal.
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Missing Representation
Vivett Dukes always knew the importance of education, even from a young age.
"My mother said you have two strikes against you: You're black, and you're a girl," Dukes recalled. "Education is the one thing no one can dispute."
Dukes is a first-generation American. Both her parents are Jamaican. She has light-brown woven braids that curl around her head and drape down the right side of her face. Her smile is radiant, her lips glistening with freshly applied gloss.
She grew up in Elmont, on Long Island. From kindergarten through twelfth grade, she recalled, she went through school seeing hardly any teachers who looked like her.
"I missed out. By no stretch of the imagination am I saying I'm fine with it," she said. "I missed out."
She often thinks about how all her teachers were white. Years later, it still upsets her, which becomes apparent when she speaks about how, to this day, few minority teachers lead classrooms. Her voice alternates between calm and soft and forceful and loud. She doesn't yell, but her passion flows freely.
"I write about what I see now as a teacher, that black children are in a very bad way. At every turn they are being set up to fail," she said. "I'm the outlier. I had examples in my own family of black women and black men who were high achieving doing wonderful things."
Those members of her family were role models who showed her that success as a black woman was possible. But, she explained, many of her minority students today lack the same exposure to role models that she had.
Dukes teaches in New York City, and her classroom is unlike the majority of classrooms across the United States. A person of color is the teacher.
Vivett Dukes, above, in the Longwood Public Library on March 18, 2018. She didn't have any teachers of color when she grew up on Long Island. Today, Dukes is a teacher in New York City and also blogs about her experiences as a student, teacher and mother. Photo By Eric Schmid
Four out of every five teachers in the U.S. are white, according to a 2016 report from the National Center for Education Statistics. New York State mirrors that percentage, but Long Island's teaching corps is whiter than the state and nation.
Minorities still struggle to break into the educator workforce. They face many barriers when trying to become teachers.
Knowledge gaps hinder people of color's future success from a young age. Most aspiring teachers must go back to school for more education, a difficult and expensive process. On top of all that, minority educators lack access to teaching or administrative jobs because of low teacher turnover and other barriers like unconscious racial bias.
TEACHERS OF COLOR ARE POWERFUL ROLE MODELS FOR NONWHITE STUDENTS
The over-representation of white teachers in the American education system creates issues for all students, advocates say.
Teachers of color dismantle false perceptions of race. They show minority and white students alike what can be achieved by people of color.
Constance Evelyn, a veteran educator and the superintendent of Valley Stream 13 School District on Long Island, argued that a lack of exposure to nonwhite role models hurts all children's job opportunities. Future jobs will require successful collaboration with diverse people, she said. Without diverse educators, white children in particular lose the chance to learn about multiple cultures and perspectives.
"If you're just managing those relationships for the first time as an adult, you are less likely to be successful in that kind of environment," she said. "Part of why we continue to have to struggle with race relations in this country is because of the miseducation of the dominant culture."
Teachers of color are also powerful role models for nonwhite students.
"[They] encourage young people of color to dream to want to become a principal or a judge or something that is not normally diverse," Gwen Samuel, the founder of the Connecticut Parents Union, an organization that advocates for equitable access to education, said.
Data Sources: New York State Education Department and the National Center for Education Statistics
Nearly 90 percent of the teachers in Nassau County are white, and more than 90 percent of Suffolk County teachers are white, according to 2018 data from the New York State Education Department. Around 80 percent of teachers around the state and the nation are white.
The students in schools are far more diverse than the teachers. The New York State Education Department reported that just over 50 percent of elementary, middle and high school students on Long Island were white in the 2016-17 school year.
Across New York State at that time, only 45 percent of K-12 students were white while black and Hispanic students represented 40 percent of the state's students.
Classroom demographics in New York State mirror the national picture. The most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics showed 49 percent of students were white and 40 percent were either black or Hispanic in 2014.
The number of minority students in America's classrooms will only grow. White students outnumbered all other racial minorities combined a decade ago, but the center predicts the percentage of black and Hispanic students will equal the percentage of white students by 2026.
Minority students are less successful when they only have white teachers. The National Center for Education Statistics reports fewer black and Latino graduate high school each year compared to white and Asian students. But a 2017 study from Johns Hopkins University found that black students are more likely to graduate from high school if they have had at least one black teacher.
"That's what teachers are to a lot of black children," Dukes said. "They may be the one or two few examples of excellence who is not a rapper, a basketball player, any other stereotypical image of what you can be in America as a black person."
Brandy Scott, above, in the Community Learning Academy, an after-school program that offers tutorial services and homework help in Central Islip, on April 6, 2018. Scott is a former teacher and administrator who has worked across Long Island. She's the current president of the Long Island Black Educators Association and a consultant for schools. Photo By Eric Schmid
The same holds true for Hispanic students. For white and Asian students, professional role models are in ample supply.
Minority students miss out when their teachers don't look like them. White teachers sometimes fail to present topics in ways that minorities can relate to.
"Often in the classroom, that teacher presents certain sensitive topics from a white European perspective rather than a more global perspective and the child sitting in that classroom often feels uneasy or sometimes angry or perplexed," Brandy Scott, a former teacher and assistant superintendent who has taught across Long Island, said. She's a consultant now and the president of the Long Island Black Educators Association.
CHANGING SOCIETY'S INGRAINED PERCEPTIONS OF RACE IS DIFFICULT
Scott said Thanksgiving is one example where white teachers often fail to incorporate nonwhite perspectives. She explained that many teachers forget to talk about the Native American harvest and how it has influenced the Thanksgiving holiday. Those stories help students of color because they focus on ethnic groups outside white Americans.
Learning about other American cultures helps combat the bias in American society that takes root early. Psychology research from 2008 found that children as young as kindergarten understand the social and racial hierarchy in the U.S.
Risheema Slader, above, on March 3, 2018. She is an 18-year veteran English teacher in Longwood School District on Long Island. She tells the story of when a former student came back to tell her about the impact she had on the student. Photo By Eric Schmid
Most children of color learn early how the world is stacked against them and become skeptical that education can actually help them succeed.
"You gotta break through the shell before you can even try to educate them because the wall is already up," Risheema Slader said. She is black and an 18-year veteran English teacher in Longwood School District, where 42 percent of students are black or Latino.
Slader said she helps minority students when she can. "You do find yourself gravitating toward the students of color because they don't have the same support at home that the other kids do," she explained.
She often advises the students of color she has in her study hall. Slader explained she pushes them to research their options beyond high school graduation, like college.
"They are not my students," she said. "I don't teach them, but I do feel an obligation to help out."
Minorities of all ages face prejudice regularly and have to break past society's ingrained stereotypes of them.
"We're constantly told that we're not good enough by the media," Dukes said. "We're constantly portrayed as criminally minded and just horrific, demonic people."
Those relentless negative characterizations hurt students of color.
"They're jaded already," Slader said. "Now you're fighting the battle of trying to educate them and to try to show them that you don't have to be so hard, so bitter, so tough."
Changing society's ingrained perceptions of race is difficult, especially in a profession that minorities still struggle to break into.
"It is about access," Evelyn said. "It has always been about access to these positions."
In this case, access means a few different things. It does mean direct access to teaching and administrative jobs. But it also has to do with the pipeline teachers follow into schools.
Aspiring teachers of color face barriers even before they think of applying to teaching jobs. Knowledge gaps for minority students form early.
"We know that young children, particularly young children of color, are not acquiring all the knowledge they need to be successful," Rebecca Good, the dean of the Relay Graduate School of Education in Connecticut, said.
Relay Graduate School of Education is a higher education institution network, with campuses across the country, that offers affordable and flexible ways for people to earn their teaching credentials. Good helped found Connecticut's school in 2016, and she said the majority of those who have enrolled are people of color.
Brown versus Board of Education is one of the most important supreme court cases ever. The 1954 decision was thrust back into the national spotlight when Linda Brown, the girl at the center of it, died in March. But there is a darker side to Brown v. Board. Rebecca Good, pictured above, explains the negative sides of the landmark decision. Photo Credit: Relay Graduate School of Education
Content gaps start early for minorities. The National Center for Education Statistics reported in 2017 that white and Asian students consistently outperformed black and Latino students on math and reading tests. These achievement gaps form as early as fourth grade and never close.
Knowledge gaps affect how nonwhite students perform on standardized tests, Good said.
Standardized tests often ask questions about content that minority students consistently do not know the answer to, Good explained. They might ask questions about activities like sailing or golfing that not every racial group has experience with.
The hurdles do not stop at content gaps. Aspiring teachers of any race often need more education even if they have an undergraduate degree. But going back to school is difficult and time-consuming for people who already have full-time jobs.
"If you don't have the time or the finances to afford to become a teacher, that is a barrier into getting into the profession," Good said. "For our aspiring educators of color, that is a key barrier."
ADDING DIVERSITY TO A TEACHING STAFF IS NO TRIVIAL TASK
Clear the first two hurdles, but more still pop up. Jobs aren't easy to come by even when minorities have the proper certifications.
Remember how teachers of color can break down misconceptions of race? Those same misconceptions act as another barrier minorities have to clear when becoming a teacher.
Brandy Scott said all-white school boards and interview committees unconsciously hire white teachers over teachers of color because of their implicit biases—subconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect people's actions and decisions. It's something she experienced first-hand as an administrator.
"I know from being on the other side of the table," she explained. In her experience, people on interview committees—without even realizing it—reacted negatively to nonwhite candidates.
"You can see by the body actions, their reaction..." She trails off, clenching her hands and arching her back to mimic their discomfort.
Claudwell Byre in his home on March 23, 2018. He is a former math teacher at Amityville Middle School. He said that when he taught there some his black students didn't want to do homework when he first started teaching them in the 1970s. Photo and Video By Eric Schmid
Adding diversity to a teaching staff is no trivial task.
"It's a profession that hasn't integrated as much as others just because of how long people stay in the profession," Good said.
The National Center for Education Statistics reported that more than 60 percent of all teachers in the US had more than 10 years of teaching experience in 2017 and more than 50 percent of all teachers were older than 40. Good said a lot of teachers stay in the same job until retirement, which limits the number of open teaching positions.
To top it off, there is confusion over what individuals can do to diversify teaching staffs. That lack of clarity has led to inaction, Good said, adding that different stakeholders—parents, teachers, administrators, lawmakers, boards of education and more—need to understand how they can individually and collectively affect change.
"There is not just one entity that can turn on a switch and it's going to diversity our workforce," Good said. "People want a quick fix. It's not a quick fix because we are trying to close gaps that were established over decades and decades."
For New York specifically, Evelyn said, the leaders in the education system, like the state education commissioner and the state school board association, need to prioritize diversity to make it happen.
But for now, change is theoretical.
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Podcare+
Backgrounds
With over 100 million people listening to podcasts on a monthly basis, they are gradually becoming a big component of American media trends. However, a sizable portion of the content-consuming public is shut out. At least 37 million adults in the United States have hearing problems, and it doesn't include people who have issues understanding audio information because they aren't native English speakers.
What is Podcare+
People with hearing problems are the most evident beneficiaries of podcast accessibility. A transcript makes a world of difference in whether or not people can consume the podcast, especially hearing-impaired individuals. Podcare+ is a web application dedicated to solving the accessibility problem of podcasts. We aim to removing barriers and providing the benefits of technology for everyone.
Other than our target groups, these people will also benefit from Podcare+:
Non-native speakers
People who are exposed to loud situations
People who can read quickly but can't hear quickly
People who are visually impaired
People on low connections or poor bandwidth
We also want to benefit people who don't have disabilities as well as people who do.We want to seamlessly provide the same opportunities for everyone.
Features
1. Podcast Transcript
Select a podcast episode, and let us transcribe it for you. Fast and simple.
2. Podcast Translate
Available in many languages. You're non-native speaker? Don't worry!
All podcast episodes can be translated to the top 5 spoken languages (Chinese, Hindi, Spanish, French, Arabic).
3. Podcast Bookmark Snippets
Found something interesting while reading? Bookmark it and save it for later.
Google Cloud Usage
We extensively used various Google Cloud Products in our project:
Cloud Translate
Cloud Speech to Text
Cloud Storage
Cloud Functions
FireBase
Cloud AutoML
User Persona
Challenges we ran into
Management and Communication across 4 different timezones were tough, but we managed to pull it through successfully.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
We are really proud to build a fully functional web application that includes a myriad of features to make podcasts more accessible for everyone, regardless of any disabilities one may have. We are also extremely proud to provide thousands of podcasts to listen to, that integrates seamlessly with Spotify and Itunes Podcast list.
What we learned
We learned how to build a full end-to-end web application with Next.js that aims to bring more accessibility to contemporary podcasts.
What's next for Podcare+
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Parineeti and Raghav, who share a history that spans years, embarked on a romantic journey that culminated in an intimate wedding ceremony on a serene Sunday.
A Dreamy beginning
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The photographs magnificently capture the harmony between Parineeti and Raghav. Parineeti graced the occasion in a resplendent heavy ivory-colored lehenga, while Raghav exuded charm in a dashing white sherwani.
Radiant Bridal look
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A Forever promise: From the first chat to Mr. and Mrs.
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Having flyaway hair can be a real nuisance, especially when it comes to capturing that perfect photo. Fortunately, with Photoshop, you can easily edit those pesky flyaways and achieve a flawless look. Whether you're a professional photographer or just someone who wants to enhance their personal photos, these top tips and tricks will help you master the art of editing flyaway hair.
One of the most effective ways to tackle flyaway hair in Photoshop is by using the Clone Stamp Tool. This powerful tool allows you to sample a specific area of hair and clone it onto the flyaways, seamlessly blending them in with the rest of the hair. By adjusting the brush size and opacity, you can achieve a natural-looking result that will make your subjects look like they have perfectly styled hair.
Another handy technique is using the Smudge Tool. This tool allows you to gently smudge and blend the flyaway hair with the surrounding hair, giving it a smoother and more polished appearance. By using short and light strokes, you can gradually eliminate the flyaways without leaving any obvious traces of editing.
For those difficult-to-edit flyaways, the Spot Healing Brush Tool can come to the rescue. This tool automatically samples the surrounding areas and blends them together, making it great for quickly fixing stray hairs. Simply brush over the flyaways, and watch as the tool magically removes them, leaving you with a picture-perfect result.
Remember, editing flyaway hair in Photoshop requires patience and precision. It's important to zoom in and work at a pixel level to ensure a seamless edit. Additionally, using layers and masks can help you make adjustments without permanently altering the original image.
With these top tips and tricks, you'll be able to edit flyaway hair like a pro in no time. So whether you're editing a wedding photo or just trying to perfect your selfie, Photoshop has all the tools you need to achieve hair that's always on point.
Understanding the Challenges
Editing flyaway hair in Photoshop can be a challenging task, as it requires precision and attention to detail. Flyaway hair refers to those stray hairs that stick out or stand away from the rest of the hair, often caused by static electricity or wind. These stray hairs can be distracting and take away from the overall polished look of a photograph.
The Complexity of Flyaway Hair
Flyaway hair can present a unique set of challenges when it comes to editing in Photoshop. The strands of hair are often thin and wispy, making them difficult to select and manipulate without affecting the surrounding hair or background. Additionally, the intricate patterns and textures of flyaway hair require a careful approach to retain the natural look of the hair.
The level of complexity can vary depending on the hairstyle, hair color, and lighting conditions. Light-colored hair and bright lighting can make flyaway hair more pronounced, while dark-colored hair can sometimes be more forgiving. It's important to analyze the image and understand the specific challenges posed by the flyaway hair before starting the editing process.
Achieving Realistic Results
When editing flyaway hair, the goal is to achieve natural-looking results without giving away the fact that editing has been done. It's important to retain the individuality and texture of the hair while removing the distractions caused by flyaways. This requires a combination of careful selection, masking, and blending techniques.
One of the key challenges is ensuring that the edited hair blends seamlessly with the rest of the image. This involves matching the color and texture of the edited hair to the surrounding areas, as well as ensuring that the hair still retains its natural shine and movement. It's a delicate balance between removing the distracting elements and maintaining a realistic appearance.
Understanding the challenges posed by flyaway hair in Photoshop is crucial in order to achieve professional-looking results. With the right techniques and attention to detail, it's possible to create a polished final image that enhances the subject's appearance while still looking natural.
Essential Tools for Editing Flyaway Hair
When it comes to editing flyaway hair in Photoshop, having the right tools can make all the difference. Here are some essential tools that you should have in your arsenal:
1. Healing Brush Tool: The healing brush tool is perfect for removing small flyaway hair strands. Simply select the tool and brush over the hair strands to blend them in with the rest of the hair.
2. Clone Stamp Tool: The clone stamp tool is another useful tool for editing flyaway hair. It allows you to sample an area of the image and then paint over the flyaway hair strands to hide them.
3. Smudge Tool: The smudge tool can be used to gently push the flyaway hair strands back into place. Simply select the tool and drag it over the hair strands to smooth them out.
4. Layer Mask: Layer masks are a powerful tool for editing flyaway hair. You can use layer masks to selectively hide or reveal parts of the image, which is useful when editing hair. Create a layer mask and use a soft brush to hide any unwanted flyaways.
5. Adjustments: Adjustments, such as levels or curves, can help you enhance the overall look of the hair. Play around with different adjustments to achieve the desired result.
6. Hair Brushes: Hair brushes can be used to add volume or texture to the hair. There are many free hair brushes available online that you can download and use in your editing process.
By utilizing these essential tools, you will be able to edit flyaway hair in Photoshop with ease and achieve professional-looking results. Remember to practice and experiment to find the techniques that work best for you!
Step-by-Step Guide to Editing Flyaway Hair
When it comes to taking photos, flyaway hair can sometimes be a problem. Flyaways are those small, loose hairs that stick out and disrupt an otherwise perfect shot. Luckily, with the help of Photoshop, you can easily edit out flyaway hair and achieve a more polished look. Here is a step-by-step guide to get you started:
1. Select the "Spot Healing Brush" tool
The Spot Healing Brush tool is perfect for removing flyaway hair. It automatically samples the surrounding area and blends it with the selected area, making it appear seamless. Select the tool from the Photoshop toolbar.
2. Adjust the brush size and hardness
Before you start editing, adjust the brush size and hardness according to the size of the flyaway hair. You want the brush to be slightly larger than the hair you want to remove. A soft brush with a hardness of around 50% works well for most flyaways.
3. Zoom in to the affected area
Zoom in to get a closer view of the flyaway hair. This will allow you to work with more precision and accuracy. You can use the Zoom tool or press "Ctrl" and "+" on your keyboard to zoom in.
4. Correct flyaway hair
With the Spot Healing Brush tool selected, simply click and drag over the flyaway hair. Photoshop will automatically sample nearby areas and replace the hair with a more seamless blend. Repeat this process for all the flyaways you want to remove.
5. Use the Clone Stamp tool for more control
If the Spot Healing Brush tool doesn't give you the desired results, you can also use the Clone Stamp tool. This tool allows you to manually clone and paint over the flyaway hair using a sampled area. It gives you more control but requires more time and precision.
Remember to take breaks and zoom out periodically to check your progress. You don't want to over-edit and make the hair look unnatural. Practice, patience, and attention to detail are key when editing flyaway hair in Photoshop.
By following these steps, you can easily edit flyaway hair and achieve professional-looking results in your photos. Experiment with different tools and techniques to find what works best for you. Happy editing!
Advanced Techniques for Editing Flyaway Hair
When it comes to editing flyaway hair in Photoshop, there are a few advanced techniques that can help you achieve even better results. These techniques require a bit more time and effort but can make a significant difference in the final image. Here are some tips and tricks to take your flyaway hair editing skills to the next level:
1. Clone Stamp Tool
The Clone Stamp Tool is a powerful tool for removing flyaway hairs that may have been missed during the initial editing process. Select a small brush size and use the clone stamp tool to carefully clone and blend the existing hair strands to cover up any flyaways. Make sure to use the option "Sample: Current Layer" to maintain consistency with the rest of the hair.
2. Selective Smoothing
Instead of applying a blanket smoothing effect to the entire hair, try using selective smoothing techniques to target only the flyaway hairs. Duplicate the hair layer and apply a smoothing filter, like Smart Blur or Surface Blur, to the duplicated layer. Next, add a layer mask and use a soft brush to reveal only the areas where the flyaways are present. This way, you can retain the natural texture of the hair while getting rid of the unwanted flyaways.
3. Hair Brushes
In some cases, manually painting in the hair strands using hair brushes can give more control and precision. There are several hair brushes available online that can be used to create realistic-looking hair strands. Create a new layer, select the brush tool, and choose a hair brush. Adjust the brush settings to match the hair color and opacity. Then, paint in the missing or stray hair strands using short, quick strokes.
4. Micro Detailing
For those hard-to-reach areas and fine strands of hair, using the Spot Healing Brush or Healing Brush tool can be helpful. These tools allow you to carefully paint over individual strands and blend them with the rest of the hair. Adjust the brush settings for size and hardness to match the hair's texture and color. Use small, gentle strokes to avoid creating visible brush marks.
5. Hair Masking
For complex hairstyles or when dealing with intricate flyaways, using hair masking techniques can provide more precise results. Use the Pen Tool or the Magnetic Lasso Tool to carefully outline the hair strands that need editing. Once the outline is complete, create a layer mask to isolate and edit only the selected hair strands. This method requires patience and attention to detail but can give you more control over the editing process.
By utilizing these advanced techniques, you can tackle even the most stubborn flyaway hair and achieve professional-level results in your Photoshop editing. Experiment with different tools and methods to find the ones that work best for your specific image and hairstyling needs.
Q&A:
What is flyaway hair? How can it be edited in Photoshop?
Flyaway hair refers to stray hairs that are not in place and can ruin the overall look of a photograph. In Photoshop, flyaway hair can be edited by using the Clone Stamp tool or the Healing Brush tool to carefully remove or blend in the stray hairs with the rest of the hair | eng | cfa742c9-bc50-4a7d-8d3b-f86d98aa8984 | https://firefox-download.us/2023/11/18/learn-how-to-fix-flyaway-hair-in-photoshop-like-a-pro/ |
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The Resource Nexus
What are the dimensions of a mini tennis court?
Navigating the Compact Realm: Mini Tennis Court Dimensions Explored
Whether you're a tennis enthusiast or a parent considering introducing your child to the game, the concept of a mini tennis court might have crossed your path. These courts, often seen as a gateway for budding tennis players, have dimensions tailored for younger players or those seeking a more compact playing experience. Let's delve into the exact dimensions and intricacies of these intriguing playfields.
Summary of Mini Tennis Court Dimensions:
Specifically designed for junior players or compact spaces.
Typically used for the "Red Stage" of junior tennis.
Offers a scaled-down tennis experience without compromising the game's essence.
Key Takeaways:
Mini tennis courts provide an introduction to the sport.
They retain the game's fundamentals in a compact space.
Ideal for young players or those new to tennis.
Deciphering the Dimensions
Mini tennis courts, also known as short tennis courts, are particularly used in the initial or "Red Stage" of junior tennis. This scaled-down version ensures young players or beginners can get a grasp of the game without feeling overwhelmed by a full-sized court.
Table 1: Dimensions of a Standard Mini Tennis Court
Feature
Dimension
Court Length
11m (36 feet)
Court Width
5m (16.5 feet)
Net Height (center)
0.8m (31.5 inches)
Net Height (sides)
0.85m (33.5 inches)
Table 2: Mini Tennis Court vs. Full-Size Tennis Court
Feature
Mini Tennis Court
Full-Size Court
Court Length
11m
23.77m
Court Width
5m
8.23m (singles)
10.97m (doubles)
"The mini tennis court, with its compact dimensions, ensures that the spirit and fundamentals of tennis are not compromised, making it an ideal starting ground for young aspirants." – Scott Jones
FAQs Regarding Mini Tennis Court Dimensions:
1. Why opt for a mini tennis court? Mini courts offer young players or beginners an accessible introduction to the game. It allows players to grasp the basics without the intimidation of a vast court.
2. Can adults play on mini tennis courts? Absolutely! While designed with youngsters in mind, adults new to the game or those looking for a quicker, more compact game can benefit from mini courts.
3. Are the rules different on a mini court? While the court dimensions are different, the fundamental rules remain largely the same. Some adjustments, especially in serving, might be implemented for junior competitions.
4. How does the ball bounce differ from a standard court? Given that mini courts are designed for beginners, the ball used is often softer, ensuring a slower and lower bounce, making it easier for players to rally.
In Retrospect: The Mini Tennis Court Phenomenon
Mini tennis courts represent tennis's adaptive nature, catering to players of all ages and skill levels. They symbolize the game's inclusivity, ensuring everyone gets a chance to experience the joy, challenges, and intricacies of tennis. Whether you're introducing your child to the sport or seeking a compact version for recreational play, mini tennis courts serve as a testament to the game's timeless appeal. | eng | 941d0939-76d1-4b5f-b6a2-f451d2bf69ee | https://theresourcenexus.com/what-are-the-dimensions-of-a-mini-tennis-court/ |
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Chapter 3
Chapter 3
Policy responses
Fiscal policy and monetary policy
3.1
There are two broad actions that can be undertaken to intervene in an
economy that is facing a downturn. Monetary policy refers to action by the central
bank to lower interest rates, encouraging higher rates of borrowing and
investment, and improving cash flows for debtor households and firms as the
size of repayments decreases.
3.2
The other approach is for the government essentially to pump money into
the economy by running or increasing budget deficits. This can take many forms
including tax cuts, tax rebates, or direct government spending such as
government‑funded construction of infrastructure, but all borrowed
expenditure has to be repaid in the future. The various economic stimulus
measures that are the focus of this inquiry include a mix of cash payments,
some tax breaks and various forms of infrastructure expenditure.
Keynesian policies
3.3
One of the 20th century's pre-eminent economists, John
Maynard Keynes famously wrote:
The ideas of economists and political philosophers, both when
they are right and when they are wrong, are more powerful than is commonly
understood. Indeed the world is ruled by little else. Practical men, who
believe themselves to be quite exempt from any intellectual influences, are
usually the slaves of some defunct economist. Madmen in authority, who hear
voices in the air, are distilling their frenzy from some academic scribblers of
a few years back.[1]
3.4
But even he may have been surprised at the frequency with which his
ideas were lauded and contested during this inquiry, over 60 years after
his death. His name has become synonymous with the idea that in a recession, when
there is a deficiency in private demand due to low business confidence, the
government can usefully stimulate total spending in the economy by either
increasing payments to households or cutting their taxes so that they will
spend more, or directly spending money itself on infrastructure payments. This,
it is said, will reduce the extent to which lower demand leads the economy to
operate below capacity with increased unemployment, with both commensurate
social and economic costs.
3.5
Keynes expounded the case for an 'activist' fiscal policy, most notably
in his influential book, the General Theory.[2]It became the economic orthodoxy of the post‑war years up until the
1980s, when classical monetarist theory began to prove itself. The basic
approach to managing the business cycle was adopted by most governments. Even
Richard Nixon said "we are all Keynesians now".[3]
3.6
The Keynesian approach was widely adopted worldwide to stave off the
effects of the global financial crisis and was enthusiastically applied by the
Government in Australia.
3.7
But not all witnesses accepted the basis of the Keynesian approach:
The standard theory of recession is wrong. That is my
conclusion from a number of years of research on these issues. The use of
Keynesian demand side theories to restore growth to economies in recession is
misconceived... Keynesian stimulus, as we have had here in Australia and in
America and elsewhere, is actually an obstacle to returning to economic growth
and full employment rather than being any kind of assistance.[4]
...we have actually gone back into a world where, rather than
letting the economic institutions—the market and those government
instrumentalities such as the Reserve Bank and what have you—actually operate
and let the automatic stabilisers operate, an activist fiscal policy has been
adopted. I think that is very much a backward step.[5]
3.8
One aspect of this is to assert that business cycles are inevitable and
nothing should or can be done, at least through fiscal policy, to moderate
their size:
...economies are subject to periods of rapid growth and periods
of recession and therefore the overreaction to the downturn at the beginning of
this year has been wrong. We have not had the need for this kind of stimulus to
be taken because the business cycle would actually have covered most of the
change that we need to have anyway.[6]
3.9
Other witnesses espoused an alternate view that accepts the idea that
fiscal policy can be effective and should be employed:
...there is a logic, when the private sector suddenly does not
want to borrow and wants to contract and de-leverage, for someone who has a
strong balance sheet to come in and temporarily go in the other direction, not
permanently but just for a temporary period. That is a stabilising thing to do...[7]
...it is important, where government can, to try to smooth the
economic cycle and not simply to see this additional two percentage points of
unemployment as being a statistic but as being many young people whose
livelihoods will be better if they do not spend a scarring period of
unemployment early in their careers.[8]
Some people seem to be suggesting that the stimulus has had
no impact on the economy. To take up that point, I would just ask: where did
the money go? If you pump billions of dollars into the economy and we have not
observed any inflation, it has gone somewhere. It has obviously created jobs,
employment and income for the people who received that money.[9]
The prescription from economic analysis is clear, that major
fiscal expansion is warranted in response to deficient demand. The concerted
expansion in many countries is easing recession.[10]
Fiscal multipliers
3.10
Treasury argued that the debate on the efficacy of fiscal policy is a
debate about the size of the 'fiscal multiplier'. This is the ratio of the
consequent increase in GDP to the size of the fiscal stimulus.
3.12
A recent study by Ilzetzki, Mendoza and Vegh was discussed during the
Committee's final hearing.[11]
It concludes:
Relatively closed economies have long-run multipliers of
around 1.6, but relatively open economies have very small or zero multipliers.[12]
3.13
Treasury argued that the Australian economy is in the former category,
and so likely to have a higher multiplier:
They break their sample into those countries that have a high
trade share and those countries that have a low trade share, and the criteria
they use is that your exports plus your imports have to be greater than 60 per
cent. We are very clearly in the category of countries with a low trade share.
Our trade share—exports plus imports—is about 40 per cent.[13]
3.14
The multiplier effects may well be higher when Australia acts at the
same time as a number of other countries:
...if there is a global downturn and everyone responds with
fiscal policy then the exchange rate effect is much less important because
everyone is stimulating their economies. If you like, you can think of the
whole globe as a closed economy and in that world the relevant multipliers are
the ones for a fixed exchange rate because the whole world is providing fiscal
stimulus.[14]
3.15
The size of the multiplier will vary across the cycle:
If you are in a fully employed economy, our presumption would
be that the multiplier would be close to zero—to the extent that, if you are in
a fully employed economy and the government engages in expansionary fiscal
policy then a range of offsetting things will happen which will completely
crowd that out. Whether it is the private sector responses that you are talking
about or the anticipation that the Reserve Bank will tighten monetary policy in
order to offset it, leading to the exchange rate rising, there are a range of
ways in which that will be offset. In a fully employed economy, I would agree
with you that the best estimate would be a fiscal multiplier of zero. In a
situation such as that Dr Henry talked about earlier, in which private sector
demand is retreating and public sector demand is acting to take its place, the
strong balance of evidence is that such spending has a positive multiplier, and
I think that is accepted by the IMF, the OECD and by most interested observers...[15]
Ricardian equivalance
3.16
One academic argument against the efficacy of fiscal policy is based on
'Ricardian equivalance'. This idea, popularised by Robert Barro, draws on a
conjecture dating back to the pioneering British economist David Ricardo two
centuries ago.[16]
Dr David Gruen of Treasury described the argument to the Committee as
follows:
The idea is that consumers who are in a position to smooth
their consumption through time will realise that the extra government spending
now implies extra government debt which will need to be paid back at some time
in the future and they respond by reducing their consumption now...It certainly works
in theory; the question is how relevant it is to the real world...my reading of
the evidence is that it is more convincing for economists than it is for the
real world.[17]
3.17
Interestingly, even David Ricardo himself did not believe in Ricardian
equivalence.[18]
It remains the view of most economists that only a small proportion of the
population's spending decisions would be based on Ricardian equivalance:
...there is not much empirical support for this motivation
for savings.[19]
3.18
Dr Gruen referred the Committee to his own research on this topic:
Many years ago I went out and asked people how much they knew
about the level of Australian government debt. I then asked academic economists
how much they thought people would know, and it turned out that the academic
economists massively overestimated the amount of knowledge of the people I had
asked.[20]
'Crowding out'
3.19
Critics of the Keynesian approach argue that even in a recession,
government spending displaces private spending:
Public debt has the effect of crowding out private investment
and increasing interest rates. So we would have expected Australia to be paying
slightly higher interest rates than it would be if it were not for that net
debt. Certainly I think a very low, negative net debt position is prudent
fiscal policy, and a balanced budget.[21]
3.20
Economists generally agree that crowding out can be a problem. Witnesses
disagreed about the extent it would apply in Australia.
Open economy crowding out
3.21
Professor Makin argued that the Keynesian arguments are less applicable,
and crowding out concerns starker, in an open economy. His interpretation is
that:
...the budget deficit will add to the foreign borrowing. Other
things remaining the same, this is going to increase interest rates. It must
increase interest rates...there would be a higher risk premium on Australian
borrowing, and the consequence of that will be two losses to the Australian
economy. The first loss will be: the higher interest rates will crowd out
private investment. That private investment means we will have a lower capital
stock than we would have otherwise had, and into the future we will have a
lower growth path. The second cost is the sheer payment of interest abroad,
which will be significant. It is a significant part of Australia's external
position.[22]
The Nobel Prize winner Robert Mundell demonstrated that quite
some time ago—that if you expand fiscal policy you push up interest rates. This
induces capital inflow, the exchange rate appreciates, and this worsens
competitiveness and worsens the trade account.[23]
3.22
The Reserve Bank Governor's interpretation was that to the extent that
the stimulus package made the economy stronger, this would lead to a higher
exchange rate:
...economies which are stronger rather than weaker typically
have a firmer currency relative to what they would have if they were weak. One
reason for that is that in such economies return on capital tends to be
positive and higher rather than lower, which means that foreign funds find it attractive
to come there. Of course, one dimension of that is that such countries, not
always but typically, have a higher interest rate structure across the board
than a country that is comatose. We have low but still positive interest rates,
whereas Japan has them at zero as do a number of countries now.[24]
3.23
A similar view was expressed by some business representatives:
We think that the stimulus package has improved domestic confidence
in the Australian economy, the level of investment and the level of activity,
beyond what would otherwise have been the case. We think that that level of
confidence and activity has given foreign investors greater confidence in the
Australian economy and that has contributed to the higher dollar by making us a
more attractive place for investment.[25]
3.24
There could be (partly) offsetting effects whereby the stimulus package
puts downward pressure on the exchange rate as some of the extra spending leads
to higher imports:
Any increase in imports must then lead to depreciation of the
exchange rate...any reduction in demand for domestic goods caused by a leakage
into imports will be offset by an increase in demand for domestic goods caused
by a rise in exports.[26]
3.25
In total, witnesses did not highlight any impact of the stimulus
measures on the exchange rate, particularly as most of Australia's trading
partners also implemented stimulus packages themselves. Treasury commented:
We have also seen significant movements in the exchange rate,
most of which we would judge to be unrelated to domestic policy settings.[27]
The substantial movements in the exchange rate over the past
12 months are likely to reflect not only shifts in underlying demand for
Australia's commodity exports and subsequent terms of trade impacts, but also
shifts in both risk aversion among investors and sentiment regarding
Australia's relative economic prospects. While the initial fall in the exchange
rate has been a positive for growth, the relatively short duration of the
exchange rate trough, the volatility and the subsequent sharp reversal mean
that the contribution to growth over the past year is likely to have been
modest. In practice, it usually takes some time for trade flows to respond to
exchange rate changes.[28]
The hallmarks of a well-designed fiscal stimulus
3.26
There are three criteria which seek to take into account some of the
arguments against fiscal stimulus measures outlined above to ensure fiscal
stimulus packages are successful.[29]
3.27
The stimulus needs to be timely, with the stimulus being
applied while the economy is in a downturn and is operating beneath productive
capacity. If a stimulus occurs too late, there is increased danger that the
government spending will occur on top of recovering private demand. As well as
being too late to have any positive effect during the downturn, this would also
increase the risk that the excess demand would fuel inflation and higher
interest rates to the detriment of the economy's recovery. This argument is
often used to prove the superiority of monetary policy as being more responsive
and not subject to political delay or an implementation lag.
3.28
A second criterion is that the stimulus be well-targeted.
The stimulus needs to be directed in ways that maximise the multiplier effect
of the government expenditure.
3.29
The experience shown by the fiscal stimulus packages have tended to be
of low value and much of the investment by the Government has been of poor
quality that does not provide an economic benefit. Many of the projects were
poorly conceived and have provided very little to the wider community – that
could be perhaps viewed as "make-work" projects, which are very
expensive and provide little benefit.
3.30
Over longer time periods, direct government spending also has a high
multiplier effect. Indeed, every dollar of direct government spending flows
through to the economy directly. However, direct government expenditure can
take some time to be approved by parliament and then further time to get
underway. For instance, the lead time on infrastructure projects such as
highway construction can take months to years, potentially coming too late to
be useful. As a result, direct government expenditure in the form of
infrastructure projects will generally have an implementation lag.
Standard textbook analysis will tell you that fiscal stimulus
in an open economy with a floating exchange rate is ineffective, except if it
is productive. That is to say fiscal stimulus in the form of a consumption‑enhancing
expenditure is ineffective.[30]
3.31
The third criterion is that stimulus measures should be temporary.
This is because the longer stimulus measures are applied, the greater effect
they have on the long-term national budget. The effects of higher national debt
are discussed above.
3.32
The stimulus package, as announced by the Government, is planned to
continue to roll out until 2012. This is clearly not a temporary fiscal
stimulus.
3.33
Despite this, the Governor of the Reserve Bank believed the stimulus
packages well met the temporary and timely criteria, although acknowledged the
questions about the effectiveness of the targeting.
I think it is pretty hard not to conclude that it was quite
timely. It was very fast. The bulk of it is temporary. Notwithstanding the
discussion earlier about 2011 effects, the big impacts are in 2009, which is
presumably the year in which the economy would need the most support. On the
targeting, that is probably where people are going to differ about just what
should be targeted.[31]
Interaction between fiscal and monetary policy
3.34
While three per cent was the lowest the Reserve Bank's official cash
rate has ever been, and similar interest rates had not been this low since the
1950s, nonetheless it would have been possible for the Reserve Bank to take
them down to (near) zero as has been done in some overseas countries. This
would have been consistent with a less expansive fiscal policy, as discussed by
Professor Tony Makin.[32]
3.35
However most economists believe that taking interest rates this low would
not have been a desirable setting for monetary policy:
Yes, monetary policy becomes less effective the closer you
get to zero.[33]
I think it is immeasurably to Australia's advantage that,
however we have arrived where we are, we do not find ourselves with the
overnight rate at zero,[34]
...cutting interest rates to very low levels is something that
you do if there is no alternative, but that there are attendant dangers in
having extremely low interest rates, certainly for any extended period of
time...After all, one of the arguments presented about what led to this global
mess was an extended period of ultra-low interest rates in the US.[35]
3.36
The Governor of the Reserve Bank elaborated on this trade-off:
In principle, at the level of logic, of course I guess they
[the Government] could take a sequence of decisions which slow down the demand
in the economy which would otherwise be occurring and that would presumably
have some impact on the outlook, including for inflation, and therefore we
would be on a different course from the one we would otherwise be on. So in principle
that is possible. I still think though that one should also ask the prior
question of whether that is a better set of outcomes. Is it the best outcome to
have a huge budget surplus and very low interest rates? There is often a
presumption that that is good. I am not sure I share that presumption because
there are things that go wrong with very low interest rates and there are
possibly reasonable things that the governments can do with the money. I am a
bit reluctant to accept that presumption.[36]
3.37
It is hard to quantify the trade-off between monetary and fiscal policy
settings:
There is an interesting question out there as to what
expenditure is fiscally equivalent to a one percentage point cut in interest
rates. I wanted to have that number to present to you today but...My quick skim
of the literature suggests it is not there.[37]
3.38
The Committee acknowledges the lack of desirability of reducing the
official cash rate to zero. However, the Committee does consider that scope
existed to lower it further, without leading to a huge budget surplus.
3.39
One view is that monetary policy is more nimble and can 'fine tune'
around fiscal policy:
We are sufficiently uncertain as to what the path out of the
downturn will be that I think it makes sense just to let fiscal policy roll and
let monetary policy, which takes effect much faster, do the finetuning.[38]
The consensus that emerged in the 1980s...was that there were
considerable limitations in using fiscal policy to finetune the
economy...monetary policy is probably better able to play that role. But
certainly I never interpreted that consensus as implying that, when an economy
is hit with an unprecedented negative shock, one should expect that monetary
policy could play all of the role.[39]
3.40
It can be argued that the present crisis was unusually well-suited to allowing
consideration of how best to employ both monetary and fiscal policy:
One of the things that made this crisis so unusual and
unprecedented—certainly from Australia's perspective—was that we got such a
strong and unequivocal signal from the rest of the world in the middle of
September that something truly catastrophic was happening in the global capital
markets. We were very confident—and that confidence grew over a period of just
a couple of weeks—that an enormous negative shock was coming our way. The shock
had arrived in the sense that it had already had an impact on share markets and
the exchange rate, as you explained, and it was very clear that that was going
to lead to a very substantial negative shock to the real economy...That is an
extremely unusual situation and it radically changes the calculus of whether
discretionary fiscal policy is a good idea or not.[40]
3.41
An alternative view is that monetary policy is always far more effective
than fiscal policy:
Unquestionably monetary policy is more effective. Monetary
policy in an open economy works largely through the exchange rate, and we saw
that. We saw that the relaxation of monetary policy by 425 basis points over a
short period of time was a reason for the exchange rate depreciation...[41]
3.42
There is general agreement that it is undesirable for monetary and
fiscal policy to be at odds. However evidence was received arguing both that
this was the case in Australia and not. The Committee considers that Australia
is facing a distinct likelihood that these two arms of policy will be working
against each other. Indeed, the recent twenty five basis point increase in the
official cash rate is specifically intended to slow the economy being sped up
by the Government's fiscal policy.
Alternative stimulus approaches
Tax cuts as an alternative
3.43
Many economists argue that tax cuts would be a more effective means of
stimulating the economy than one-off payments or government spending:
Had they gone down the road of, say, finding ways to reduce taxes...which
would have a direct effect on business profitability and on cash flow then the
reaction within the business community would have been a lot stronger. Not only
would employment have been protected in the way that the stimulus was intended
but it would be much more general... using the payroll tax system might have
been the optimum.[42]
a [income] tax cut would be better than a spending
initiative...it would allow individuals to spend the money in better ways than
those in which the government would spend the money.[43]
3.44
Other economists prefer spending to tax cuts as a short-term stimulus:
My read of that [summary of economic literature] is that the
multipliers are highest for infrastructure, next highest for consumer handouts
and lowest for business tax breaks. The impact of business tax breaks on the
economy seems to be fairly low.[44]
Some have argued that these should have been permanent tax
cuts. The difficulty with that is that it does put you into a fiscal position
which is pretty hard to unravel unless you are willing to make some hard
choices on the expenditure side.[45]
3.45
Treasury considered the cash payments to be superior to a tax cut on the
grounds that they were faster to implement and would have a one-off effect on
the budgetary fiscal balance. Permanent or semi-permanent tax cuts would have
built in a long-term decrease in tax revenues and negative effect on the fiscal
balance.[46]
3.46
Behavioural economic theory suggests that cash payments administered in
a lump sum were more likely to be spent when compared to the smaller, regular
amount that would result from tax cuts.[47]
3.47
However, the work of Milton Friedman and his permanent income hypothesis
states that the choices made by consumers regarding their consumption patterns
are determined not by current income but by their longer-term income
expectations. In essence, transitory, short-term changes in income have little
effect on consumer spending behaviour.[48]
Other alternatives
3.48
There are other alternative approaches to preserving employment in a
downturn, such as more direct labour market programmes. Views differed about
their effectiveness:
...a lot of the stimulus might be better spent through direct
job creation, particularly through community organisations and local
councils—again, I think, an effective way of not just spending money but
spending it in regions that can absorb it and also in a way that can create
jobs where they are needed most.[49]
My read of the literature on active labour market programs is
that wage subsidies are more effective than direct job creation schemes. But we
do not have a great deal of high-quality evidence on how best to create jobs in
the Australian context. It would be nice to have some really rigorous studies
and randomised trials that compared wage subsidies, direct job creation and
training, which are the three main things we think about doing in a downturn.[50]
Preparation for future recessions
3.49
Some witnesses commented that the quality of spending in the stimulus
packages would be better if thought had been given to possible projects before
the recession hit:
In a perfect world, you would have a long list of
infrastructure things that you would get out, dust off and turn on when the
need comes. I have been through a few cycles now and I have not seen that
happen quite so easily yet, because it is not feasible to do that.[51]
The main lesson is that it is actually hard to spend a lot of
money quickly. I think that, given that Australia can and will have other
recessions in the future, we would be well served by beginning to prepare for
recessions before they occur. By that I mean that, if people find it a
challenge to spend a lot of money very quickly, there is no reason we cannot
have a list of important but not urgent projects that are ready to go at any
point in time. There is no reason that local councils and other organisations
could not be encouraged to prepare lists of exactly such shovel-ready projects...[52]
3.50
The problem with this idea is that while economic theory operates in a
perfect world, the real world is not like this and it appears that a number of
the projects have been selected on the grounds of being more in the vein of
political spending rather than income-generating infrastructure.
3.51
This idea could be aligned with another recent proposal to deal with
lags in implementing fiscal policy. A paper cited by witnesses to this inquiry
refers to a proposal that the legislature agree to a fiscal stimulus package
that would take effect only if a specific triggering event occurred. The
trigger suggested was a three-month fall in employment. As well as allowing
negotiations to occur before the stimulus was needed, a further benefit
could be that:
...this approach could boost household and business confidence
by making clear that fiscal stimulus would be used against a serious economic
slowdown.[53 | eng | f47da474-27f5-4125-9c33-e11ebaaf385c | https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Economics/Completed_inquiries/2008-10/eco_stimulus_09/report/c03 |
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Major Chords Cheat Sheet
Apart from major chords, you may also encounter other less familiar types. A diminished chord consists of four notes separated by a minor third while a dominant 7 chord builds upon this structure by shifting down one fifth step and changing only its fifth note to form an altered fifth tone.
This guitar cheat sheet will show you each shape in an easy to understand format. Plus, subscribe to our Instagram and Facebook accounts for even more music theory charts!
Scales
Scales are integral components of understanding keys. You must know what notes make up each scale to understand which chords fit into it.
Here you can see keyboard images of all Major scales. For instance, A Major has C as its root note and E and G as its notes – all three fit nicely into C Major chord as seen below.
Minor scales share this trait when looking at their interval pattern; for instance, A minor is different than Natural Minor in that each step skips one note between steps.
Understanding chord numbering patterns is vital if you wish to compose chords of any key. Once familiarized with them, memorizing each chord becomes much simpler without needing to consider their numbering system every time you play or sing along with a piece.
Triads
Triads form the backbone of most chord progressions. A triad is defined as three harmonizing notes consisting of a root note, third note and fifth note that can be built up or down through various means; or they may even be altered through shifting positions within its grouping.
Quality in triads is determined by the distance between its root note and both third and fifth notes, respectively. There are four varieties of triads; major, minor, diminished and augmented which correspond with each note that begins its composition.
To create a major triad, begin with any note and add major thirds and perfect fifths above it until it forms a triad. If your chord contains flattened fifths or diminished fifths, additional accidentals must be used to ensure the key signature matches before stacking the notes to form it; when written on staff this resembles snowperson-shaped formation with root note at bottom and two additional notes stacked above that.
7th Chords
Add depth and richness to your chords by including a 7th note – these chords are known as dominant seventh chords or "dom7 for short". To create them you take a major triad and add a minor seventh on top – creating dissonant sounds which can be used for dramatic effects.
Names for chords don't need to include "seventh" or "dominant", rather they can simply be determined by the relationship between third and seventh intervals; for instance Cmaj7 chords feature minor sevenths while C dominant seven chords feature major sevens as they differ by interval relationship and quality.
Discover how to create chords by stacking two thirds onto the root and evaluating how the interval relationship with the tonic affects each chord's quality – this technique also makes possible the creation of more advanced seventh chords such as diminished and half-diminished sevenths chords.
Chord Extensions
Chord extensions add extra notes to a chord, which can make it sound larger and more harmonically interesting while simultaneously increasing tension or emotion in its progression.
Chord extensions are frequently designated with numbers like 9, 11, or 13 to distinguish them from the other intervals in a scale. By adding one sharp to a Cmaj7 chord extension, Cmaj7#11 creates an intense and dramatic soundscape.
As soon as you start playing an extended chord, its number of additional notes may change and require adjustment in order to create a balanced sound. Furthermore, you might need to alter its sound by sharpening or flattening its individual notes in order to find harmony within it.
Extended chords can add an intriguing sound and mood to your music, and can be utilized across various genres and styles. They may take some getting used to; therefore it's essential that they're practiced regularly to gain a feel for how they sound.
Chords are composed of three or more notes and understanding their formation is key for playing any song successfully. With this list of all 12 major chords as a starting point, you have everything you need to start creating them and expanding on them further.
Major Triads
As the first step toward hearing major triads, practice hearing the interval between root and third. Listen until it becomes clearly audible; then move onto listening for fifth interval triads until you can tell apart major from minor versions with identical root chords.
Major triads can be constructed using any note in the major scale. Triads rooted on do, re and sol (1, 4, and 5)5 are major, while those built around mi and la (1.5 and 2) are minor.
A triad is defined by its combination of root-third and root-fifth intervals, with major chords consisting of triads whose roots lie on degrees I through V; minor chords formed at degree VII may or may not qualify. For identification of major chords see Scale Chord Summary chart above.
Minor Triads
Minor triads consist of three notes – a root note, minor third note and perfect fifth – combined together in either an open or closed voiced configuration (for more details see Chord Shapes).
As with major triads, inverted chords allow you to create new shapes. An inversion occurs by shifting the middle note up an octave; this creates a distinctive sound while also emphasizing altered tones such as those associated with b9s and #111s in your chord.
To create a minor triad, write its root note on a staff and then draw an inverted snowperson with three adjacent notes a third and fifth above it. Add any necessary accidentals from key signature if needed and now the triad should be written as A – C – E.
Circle of Fifths
The circle of fifths is one of the core concepts in music theory that should be grasped quickly and efficiently, helping you understand how different keys relate to one another and facilitate chord progressions efficiently and quickly.
Each key on the circle has an adjacent minor key that corresponds to its left and right side, providing information that will assist with finding chords that work well within that key and help modulate to another key by using one of its minor chords.
To use the Circle of Fifths, begin at C major and count upward to G on your keyboard, this will reveal a series of sharps (or flats if going in reverse direction) in that key (or its reverse order – this allows you to memorize it) within that key; or memorize its order by counting up or down; alternatively you could make up an amusing memory aid like, for instance: "Father Christmas Gave My Dad an Electric Blanket", for an effective and heartwarming mnemonic for sharps (or use any creative phrase reverse) that can help remember their order – something like "Father Christmas Gave My Dad An Electric Blanket" is useful and heartwarming; alternatively create your own memorable phrase that can help identify its order within any key;
Key Signatures
A key signature defines whether or not a song uses sharps and flats, and informs which notes should be played as sharp or flat. There are various methods for identifying this signature in music; one simple method involves counting how many sharps or flats there are and going up or down one semitone from their last appearance to discover its key.
If a music score contains two sharps and you increase by three semitones, you will reach D Major (which is related to C Major since both keys feature sharps).
The circle of fifths provides a useful logical way of identifying keys. Each key moves one perfect fifth clockwise from its predecessor; starting with C Major (which does not contain sharps or flats), each step clockwise adds one sharp to its key signature – this makes perfect sense, given how major scales Read More >> | eng | 36516f46-df28-4654-a0d1-dbdad02970eb | https://intonemusic.com/major-chords-cheat-sheet/ |
Thursday May, 20 2021 Devotional
"Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom." - James 3:13
Those recognized by the world for their knowledge are often arrogant, ambitious (in the negative sense) and self-serving. Being well-trained or highly talented in one narrow area, they often begin to think they are experts at everything.
Wisdom and understanding in the biblical sense include knowledge but go far beyond that. Wisdom and understanding include the ability to apply the knowledge we have in a kind and unselfish way and at the same time to allow others to correct us, recognize that we don't know everything and can still be taught something new.
The Bible tells us often that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, so wisdom begins with an attitude of humility. Meekness essentially means "teachable-ness."
If we do whatever we do with an attitude that begins with the fear of the Lord and continues with an attitude of teachable-ness, we are well on our way to "showing our works in the meekness of wisdom."
If not, it's time to get on our knees and start over, seeking and receiving God's forgiveness for our sinful attitude. God is quick to forgive for Jesus' sake and put us on the right path once again. The Apostle James wrote, "If anyone lacks wisdom, let him ask God who gives to everyone freely and without scolding, and it will be given him."
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Why I Love Numbers
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"I love numbers because…"
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How Long Does it Take to See Results With Waist Training?
Waist Training can help you drop inches from your waistline and transform your shape when combined with proper dieting and exercise. However, just how much your body changes depends on a variety of factors including how frequently you wear your trainer, how long you've been waist training for, your overall lifestyle habits such as diet and exercise, and your underlying genetics. One of the benefits of waist training garments is that you'll enjoy an instant slimming effect whenever you're wearing your waist trainer. However, you may need to be patient before you notice more permanent and long-lasting changes to your figure when the waist trainer comes off.
One of the most common questions from customers buying waist trainers is "how long until I see the results?" The short answer is: it depends.
Waist training is similar to other sorts of physical conditioning and training such as working out at the gym. If you were starting to work with a personal trainer. How long would it take you to achieve the body results you were after?
There are a few important factors that affect how long the process will take.
What kind of shape are you currently in?
How hard and how often do you exercise?
What is your diet?
What sorts of genetic do you have and how fast is your metabolism?
Here is a helpful summary of the Three main factors that will determine the type of results you'll see with waist training and how quickly you will see results.
Lifestyle
A lot of women who start waist training use it as one part of an overall health and lifestyle makeover. Waist Training is used to supplement their fitness routine and healthy diets. This gives the immediate results of having a Slimmed Down figure while wearing the garment, plus the satisfaction of knowing that the garment is ramping up their perspiration while they work out. Using your waist training garment in conjunction with a fitness routine will help accelerate the results you see.
Keep in mind, some women who start waist training are already in good shape and may already be exercising and eating well. Their goal isn't necessarily to lose weight but rather to reshape their midsection while wearing the garment.
Commitment
It's important to have an idea of what level your commitment to a waist training regime will be in order to determine what kind of results you'll see for your efforts. Again, everyone is different but in general, the more you wear your waist trainer in conjunction with a workout and proper dieting, the better the results you'll see. We recommend wearing your waist trainer for up to eight hours or more every day once you are used to it.
Genetics
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
5. Daniel's Childhood in Jerusalem
Time: 622 BC Place: Jerusalem
The early years of
Daniel's life was under the reign of Josiah in Jerusalem. Josiah was one of the few faithful kings of Judah.
Josiah's reign lasted 31
years 640-609 BC.
Daniel lived during
the latter years of King Josiah's reign. Josiah was a good king: "he did that
which was right in the sight of the Lord, and walked in all the way of David
his father, and turned not aside to the right hand nor to the left" (2
Kings 22:2).
Josiah saw how the nobles
and people of Judah had so grievously departed from God's ways and sought
earnestly to restore the true worship of the one true God. So, it was said of Josiah "like
unto him there was no king before him, that turned to the Lord with all his
heart, and with all his soul, and with all his night—neither after him rose
there any like him" (2 Kings 23:25).
In
622 BC, during Josiah's reign, God did a marvelous act. The Book of the Law was re-discovered in the Temple of Yahweh.
Josiah brought about a spiritual
revivial by reinstituting the Covenant, celebrating a national Passover, and
destroying idol worship (2 Kings 22-23).
Daniel grew up under
Josiah's revival. This revival laid a strong spiritual foundation for Daniel
and his friends for the coming exile and future destruction of Jerusalem.
In the next article, we will look at the most
important Scriptural verse the whole nation learned from theBook of the Lawas they renewed their covenant to the
one true God under Josiah's revival.
Do you know which Scriptural verse this is? It is under this powerful
spiritual climate that Daniel was brought up in. All the parents would
have taught the children this important golden verse in Scripture. | eng | c05a3b2c-e391-4c34-882e-4bfc493de94a | http://bookbibledaniel.blogspot.com/2014/04/5-daniels-childhood-in-jerusalem.html |
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From Abstract to Realism: The Diversity of Wall Art Painting
April 30, 2023
Art is a form of expression that has been a part of human culture for thousands of years. It has been used to convey emotions, tell stories, and capture the essence of different times and places. Wall art painting is a popular form of art that has been used to decorate homes, offices, and public spaces for centuries. However, the styles and techniques of wall art painting have evolved over time, with artists experimenting with different forms, colors, and mediums to create unique and visually stunning works of art.One of the most exciting aspects of wall art painting is the diversity of styles that can be used to create a captivating and personalized space. From abstract to realism, there is a wide range of wall art painting styles that can suit different tastes and preferences. Abstract wall art, for example, uses shapes, colors, and textures to create a composition that is not necessarily tied to any specific object or concept. This style of wall art painting can be bold and vibrant, with bright colors and dynamic lines, or it can be more subtle and understated, with muted tones and soft brush strokes.Realism, on the other hand, focuses on capturing the essence of real-life objects and scenes in a lifelike and detailed manner. This style of wall art painting can range from photorealism, which aims to replicate photographs, to impressionism, which uses light and color to create an impression of a scene or object. Realistic wall art painting can add a sense of depth and dimension to a space, creating the illusion of a window or doorway where none exists.Other popular styles of wall art painting include pop art, which uses bold colors and graphic shapes to create a modern and playful feel, and minimalism, which uses simple lines and shapes to create a clean and sophisticated look. Mixed media wall art painting is also gaining popularity, which combines traditional painting techniques with unconventional materials such as wood, metal, or textiles, to create a truly unique and striking piece of art.Whether you prefer the bold and expressive nature of abstract art or the lifelike realism of traditional painting, wall art painting is an excellent way to add personality, character, and style to your space. It can transform an ordinary room into a beautiful and inviting space that reflects your taste and personality. With the wide range of styles and techniques available, wall art painting is a versatile and dynamic form of art that can suit any taste or space.In the following sections of this blog, we will explore the different styles of wall art painting in more detail, providing examples and inspiration for how to incorporate these styles into your home or office decor. We will also provide tips for choosing the right wall art painting for your space, as well as information on the benefits of wall art painting and the services that PicsAlive offers in this area.
Abstract Wall Art Painting: Bold and Expressive
Abstract wall art painting is a popular style that can add a sense of energy and vibrancy to any space. With its bold use of color and dynamic shapes, abstract art can create a striking focal point in a room. Abstract art can range from highly energetic and expressive to minimalistic and subtle.
Realistic Wall Art Painting: Bringing Life to Your Space
Realistic wall art painting can add depth and dimension to a space, creating a sense of realism that can make a room feel more inviting and welcoming. From photorealism to impressionism, there are many styles of realistic wall art painting to choose from. Realistic art can also be used to showcase the beauty of nature or the human form.
Pop Art Wall Art Painting: Fun and Playful
Pop art wall art painting is a style that uses bold colors and graphic shapes to create a fun and playful look. This style is perfect for adding a modern and vibrant feel to a space. Pop art often features iconic imagery from popular culture, such as comic book characters or celebrities.
Minimalist Wall Art Painting: Simple and Sophisticated
Minimalist wall art painting is a style that uses simple lines and shapes to create a clean and sophisticated look. This style is perfect for adding a sense of calm and tranquility to a space. Minimalist art can range from abstract to representational, but always features a strong focus on simplicity.
Mixed Media Wall Art Painting: A Unique Twist
Mixed media wall art painting combines traditional painting techniques with unconventional materials to create a truly unique and striking piece of art. This style is perfect for adding a touch of personality and character to a space. Mixed media art can include a wide range of materials, such as fabric, paper, and even found objects.
Choosing the Right Wall Art Painting for Your Space
Choosing the right wall art painting for your space can be a daunting task. From style and color to size and placement, there are many factors to consider. In this section, we will provide tips and tricks for selecting the perfect wall art painting for your space. We'll also discuss how to create a cohesive look with your existing decor.
Benefits of Wall Art Painting
Wall art painting is not just a decorative element, it can also have a positive impact on your well-being. From reducing stress and anxiety to enhancing creativity and productivity, wall art painting has many benefits that go beyond aesthetics. In this section, we'll explore some of the ways that wall art painting can enhance your life.
Wall Art Painting for Your Home
In this section, we will explore how to incorporate wall art painting into your home decor. From creating a statement wall to adding a touch of personality to your bedroom or living room, we will provide inspiration and ideas for how to make the most of wall art painting in your home. We'll also provide tips on how to create a gallery wall that showcases your favorite pieces.
Wall Art Painting for Your Office
Wall art painting can also be a powerful tool for enhancing the ambiance of your office space. In this section, we will provide tips and inspiration for how to use wall art painting to create a welcoming and productive work environment. We'll also discuss how to choose art that aligns with your brand identity and company culture.
PicsAlive Wall Art Painting Services
At PicsAlive, we offer a range of wall art painting services to help you transform your space into a beautiful and personalized environment. From custom designs to professional installation, our team of experts can help bring your vision to life. We work closely with our clients to ensure that their wall art painting project exceeds their expectations.
Transform Your Space with Customized Wall Art from PicsAlive
PicsAlive is a leading provider of high-quality wall art paintings. Our team of skilled artists can create unique and customized designs to fit any space or style. Whether you are looking for abstract or realistic paintings, we can help bring your vision to life. We use only the finest materials and techniques to ensure that your wall art will be a stunning and long-lasting addition to your home or business. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help transform your space with beautiful wall art.
FAQs
Can I request a custom design for my wall art?
Yes, at PicsAlive, we specialize in creating unique and personalized wall art designs. Our team of skilled artists will work with you to bring your vision to life.
How do I choose the right size for my wall art?
The size of your wall art depends on the size of your space and the effect you want to achieve. We can provide guidance and recommendations based on your specific needs and preferences.
What materials do you use for your wall art paintings?
We use high-quality materials, including canvas and paint, to ensure that your wall art is durable and long-lasting. Our team of artists also use specialized techniques to create stunning textures and finishes.
How long does it take to create a custom wall art painting?
The time it takes to create a custom wall art painting varies depending on the complexity of the design and the size of the piece. Our team will provide you with a timeline and keep you updated throughout the process.
How do I care for my wall art painting?
To ensure the longevity of your wall art painting, it's important to keep it away from direct sunlight and humidity. We also recommend dusting it regularly with a soft cloth to prevent any buildup of dirt or debris.
Conclusion
In conclusion, wall art paintings have the power to transform any space, adding character, depth, and beauty to walls that may have previously been overlooked. From abstract to realism, there is a wide range of styles and designs to choose from, making it easy to find a piece that perfectly suits your individual taste and style.At PicsAlive, we understand the value of high-quality, customized wall art, and we are committed to providing our customers with a unique and personalized experience. Whether you are looking to add a pop of color to a bedroom or create a statement piece for a living room, our team of skilled artists can help you bring your vision to life.We use only the finest materials and techniques to ensure that your wall art is not only stunning but also long-lasting. Our commitment to quality means that you can enjoy your wall art for years to come, without worrying about fading or damage.If you are interested in transforming your space with beautiful and unique wall art, we encourage you to explore our website and see the range of styles and designs we offer. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you create a space that truly reflects your individuality and style. | eng | 09b2a5b4-ad23-4b8e-b040-808064dd926c | https://picsalive.ca/blog/the-diversity-of-wall-art-painting/ |