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There is growing concern that many bushwalking clubs throughout NSW and ACT are not attracting younger members, particularly younger people who are willing to take on leadership roles (see our recent Opinion Piece on this issue).
Many people have suggested that a part of the problem is the somewhat staid and less-than-exciting image of bushwalking clubs in Australia. Accordingly an important question is should we consider a change of image and possibly our names within the bushwalking movement?
We would love it if you would help Bushwalking NSW further explore these issues by completing our 3-minute survey: Community perceptions on bushwalking and outdoor adventure terminology. By completing this survey you will be in the running for one of several great prizes, including three $150 gift cards from Paddy Pallin and five subscriptions to Wild magazine.
For more information please contact us at: youngpeopleinclubs@bushwalkingnsw.org.auNotwithstanding reports that hiking and outdoor adventure has become fashionable for millennials, bushwalking clubs continue to seek ways to attract younger people. An experienced young bushwalker keen to help clubs address this issue is National Parks Association of the ACT Committee Member Stef De Montis – age 32. Stef bush camps regularly in Australia's high country and is also a keen runner, cyclist, skier and photographer.
Stef is interviewed in the June 2021 NPA Bulletin. He is passionate about helping clubs to attract younger members and believes this is needed to provide future club leaders and members. He highlights the importance of attracting young people to clubs to gain valuable life skills and an awareness of the importance of environmental protection.
Stef feels that many young people may be missing a sense of community in our modern world and that building friendships in a group setting will enhance young people's ability to maintain their commitment to important causes.
To attract younger people Stef suggests that clubs hold social events aimed at, and run by, younger people. Clubs can also harness the skills of experienced members by promoting informal mentorship programs to make young people feel welcome and develop their skills. He also believes that initiatives such as photography competitions and maintaining a strong online presence are ways clubs can encourage young people to get involved.
If you would like to read further, Bushwalking NSW has previously discussed similar ideas for clubs to consider, such as:
Consideration of the current average age of club members and if there is a need to appeal to a younger demographic
Identifying the potential reasons young people are not engaging with clubs
Identifying the skills and benefits clubs can provide to young people and the best way they can be be made aware of them
How to harness and pass on the skills of experienced members, for example, through mentoring opportunities
Consideration of how walks can be scheduled around young people's work and or study commitments
Available opportunities to partner with local training organisations
What is the current demographic of your club and how successful have you been in attracting younger members? Let us know your experience and views – we would love to hear from you! – feel free to email Justine Bourke at newsletter@bushwalkingnsw.org.au | eng | 4327f85b-ffa3-4716-861e-4a35d98c9512 | https://www.bushwalkingnsw.org.au/tag/young-people/ |
Seeing Development Module
The module Seeing Development asks the following questions of students:
What is development?
How does it change a person?
What are some differences and similarities between children and adults?
What are children's beliefs, abilities, interests, and fears, and how do these change with level of development?
What is special about the way I, as an adolescent, experience the world? How have I developed and how am I developing now? | eng | 1bae221a-97d0-407e-89df-08f792b90613 | https://marilynfelt.com/Pages/ModuleMap2.html |
anderson ranch art center
Excited to announce that we'll be back to Anderson Ranch Art Center in Snowmass | CO for Summer of 2014 to instruct printmaking! The 2014 Summer Workshop registration will begin in January. Wanted to tell our HANDMAKERY families first, as space will be limited! Here is a link to our PRINTMAKING 101 workshop at Anderson Ranch Art Center last summer creating with 6-8 year olds! Link to our 2014 workshop–> Carve Away! Below are photos of the printmaking process taken at HANDMAKERY: A Children's Art Studio located in Carbondale | CO creating with teens. {Above photo credit: Anderson Ranch Art Center}
2014 Summer Workshop at Anderson Ranch Art Center:
Carve Away! An Exploration of Linocuts and Block Printing
July 7-July 11
9am-3pm
Ami Maes, Art Instructor
9-12 Years
Discover the in depth world of printmaking as artists focus their week on linocuts and block printing. We explore the elements and principles of art and design while using our imaginations to come up with expressive themes for our art. We gather inspiration from everything around us such as nature, music, travel and more! Join the fun to create large scale carvings to print and an intricate set of stamps. Your everyday world of art making will be forever changed with this new set of printmaking skills!
Ami Maes has taught classes at Anderson Ranch, the Aspen Art Museum, the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies and the Wyly Community Art Center. She is the recipient of the Mary Ellen Nix Art Educator of the Year Award through the Aspen Art Museum. Ami is the founder + creative director of HANDMAKERY: A Children's Art Studio in Carbondale | CO and also instructs art at the middle school level.
A few favorite photos of the week instructing in the Children's Program at Anderson Ranch Art Center in Snowmass, Colorado, over the week of Forth of July! In just four art filled days, we explored Monoprint Monday to Texture Exploration Tuesday to Wild for Linoleum Blocks Wednesday to Celebrating the 4th of July (off to be with family + friends) all the way to Freedom for Printing Friday! The class was sold out, so we had a group of 15 amazing little ones, ranging from 6-8 years of age, from all over the nation! Each artist explored everything from paste paper, monoprinting, creating with texture tools, transferring, linoleum carving, collagraphs, silk screening, plus various printing processes! The creativity, independence, confidence, and relationships formed this week, in these 15 aspiring artists, was incredible to watch blossom. So thankful I got to be part of it and to see it all in action firsthand, wouldn't have wanted to miss it for the world.
Think you'll be amazed at a few of the images captured when hands were not busy creating or full of printing ink! At 2:30 on Friday we celebrated with the children and their families with a little indoor/outdoor art exhibit + popcycles! Excited to be on the schedule for next summer! If you get the opportunity to visit Anderson Ranch Art Center you'll be beyond amazed, exploring all the specialty studios- woodworking, ceramics, painting, just to name a few! I encourage you to head up to Anderson Ranch Art Center on a Friday afternoon to explore the studios, the artwork produced throughout the week in all the specialty studios and to have lunch in the cafe, which is by far, the BEST homemade food around- definitely one of the teaching perks! Enjoy the collection of photos from Printmaking 101! | eng | d700ab61-de58-4080-98e1-29fd92317b1d | https://www.handmakery.com/tag/anderson-ranch-art-center/ |
30 October
30 October is an important day of the year for various reasons. Here are some notable events that have happened on this day:
Thieves break into a museum in Oslo: In 1994, thieves stole Edvard Munch's famous painting 'The Scream' and 'Madonna' from the National Gallery in the Norwegian capital.
Superstorm Sandy hits the East Coast of the United States: In 2012, Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the East Coast of the U.S. causing widespread damage and power outages.
John Adams becomes the 2nd President of the United States: In 1797, John Adams was inaugurated as the second President of the United States.
The United Nations celebrates World Cities Day: Since 2014, the United Nations has celebrated World Cities Day on 30 October to promote sustainable urbanization and encourage cooperation among cities around the world.
The first internet transmission occurs: In 1969, the first message was sent between two computers connected to the ARPANET, a precursor to the internet.
Aside from these events, did you know that 30 October is also National Candy Corn Day in the U.S.? Candy corn, the small triangular candy made of sugar, corn syrup, and wax, is a popular treat during Halloween season.
Overall, 30 October is a day with both historic and cultural significance. Whether you're interested in art, politics, or technology, this day has something for everyone. | eng | 9199adf3-7a2e-47cd-8719-d365e8a7557c | https://www.supercalendar.com/days-until/30-october/ |
Title:
Legendre symmetry and first order phase transitions of homogeneous systems
Abstract: In this work we give a characterisation of first order phase transitions as
equilibrium processes on the thermodynamic phase space for which the Legendre
symmetry is broken. Furthermore, we consider generalised theories of
thermodynamics, where the potential is a homogeneous function of any order
$\beta$ and we propose a (contact) Hamiltonian formulation of equilibrium
processes. Indeed we prove that equilibrium corresponds to the zeroth levels of
such function. Using these results we infer that the description in equilibrium
of first order phase transitions is possible only when the potential is a
homogeneous function of order one, unless a generalised Zeroth Law is
postulated in order to allow for equilibrium between sub-parts of the system at
different values of the intensive quantities. Finally, we show the example of
the Tolman-Ehrenfest effect. | eng | e7612ad3-8473-493b-a961-15e23555b52f | http://export.arxiv.org/abs/1308.6740 |
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Applying Attributes
Once you've decided which photograph is the better of the two, you can apply attributes (graphic labels that define a certain characteristic) so that later you can filter and find the photos that fit your specific criteria. There are several ways to apply attributes in Lightroom, but as part of this workflow, the easiest way is to use the buttons along the bottom of the Select and Candidate previews. Look between the previews and the zoom controls for a gray bar (see Figure
4). This bar contains all of the attribute controls for flagging, rating, and labeling a photograph.
Figure 4 With the attribute controls along the bottom of each image preview, you can quickly assign visual labels indicating that images have been flagged, rated, and labeled.
At left are two small flag icons. The plain flag typically represents an image that has been selected for further review or editing, while the (black) flag with the x inside it signifies an image that has been rejected for quality issues. At the center of the gray bar is a simple (star) Rating widget, with five dots. Each dot represents a star value when clicked. At the right end of the gray bar is a label pop-up menu. These labels are used to organize images by color; the meaning of the color is up to you, but you can assign different meanings from one shoot to the next.
Once the photo's attributes are applied and you jump back to the Grid view by pressing the G key, your specified attributes are displayed on the grid cells (the gray area around each thumbnail), as shown in Figure
5. These attributes can be used as the basis for sorting the Grid view, but the most useful way to leverage the power of attributes is by using the Library filter, covered in the next section.
Figure 5 After attributes are applied to a series of images, they are easier to find, sort, and filter. Notice the Library filter controls (above the thumbnails); I'll discuss the use of those controls in the next section | eng | 92c4cb57-36e4-4acf-ab5c-4d479dff1611 | https://www.adobepress.com/articles/article.asp?p=1635820&seqNum=2 |
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COVID-19, Nutrition, and Self-Care
March 25, 2020
My friends in health, we have entered a period in our lives that will challenge us to be creative, connect in innovative ways, and uphold our health for the benefit of all. Let me challenge you to take this as an opportunity to nourish your spirit, mind, and body for the collective health of our nation and the world. The threat of COVID-19 is real. As you read, please digest this information on the facts about the virus, how to maintain good nutrition for immune health, and ways to manage stress. If you internalize one message from this blog post, it is that you understand your actions WILL impact the people who surround you, the people who surround them, and beyond. Consider yourself as one piece of a whole, just as your heart is integrated into your entire body.
Facts about COVID-19
Coronavirus disease 2019 is a novel viral respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. Anyone is at risk, but those who are at highest risk include people with multiple existing medical problems, healthcare workers, or people who have traveled to at-risk areas.
The virus is believed to have started with an animal to human transmission but now spreads by human contact. COVID-19 can be spread when people are within 6 feet of one another through the droplet, such as sneezing or coughing. It is possible to pick up this virus from surfaces in the environment, and then touching the eyes, nose, mouth, or face.
Primary symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. For those who become severely ill, they can develop pneumonia and respiratory failure.
To protect yourself:
Avoid close contact with others: practice social distancing.
Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water.
Avoid touching your face and mucous membranes.
If you become sick:
Stay home!
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue if coughing or sneezing.
Clean and disinfect frequently used objects or touched surfaces.
There is currently no vaccine or specific treatment other than supportive care.
We must all do our part to protect one another.
Good Nutrition Principles and Food for Immune Health
Energy Balance: The bottom line, the calories you eat should match the energy you expend if your goal is to maintain your weight. Fewer calories than energy expenditure lead to weight loss. However, the QUALITY of your calories is vastly important, as we will discuss in #3.
Protein is Priority: when creating your eating plan, focus on protein intake. This will maintain your muscle mass or help you to BUILD muscle. It is even more important for a weight loss program, in which the goal if fat loss with muscle maintenance.
Eating Whole Foods: processed foods contain chemicals, are more calorie-dense, and are less nutrient-dense than whole foods. Think of the acronym "JERF": Just Eat Real Food. This way, you consume more fiber, more vitamins and minerals, more water, and more diverse nutrients. Eating this way can also help you stay fuller for longer!
Fruits and Vegetables Decrease Disease Risk, Boost Immunity, Reduce Inflammation: they are loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytonutrients, and fiber. This is a beautiful recipe for a healthy gut, stronger immune system, and reduced inflammation. More fruits and veggies also protect against heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and more. So, load up!!
Sleep Affects What You Eat: lack of sleep increases hunger cravings. Fatigue leads to less movement and exercise. Sleep-deprived people eat about 300 more calories than those who get adequate sleep. Ensuring you get 7 hours of sleep per night will help you to make better choices in movement and nutrition. Not only that, but sleep also helps strengthen your immune system!
Supplements: great supplements options to boost and protect your immune system are:
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Zinc
Collagen
Protein intake
Probiotics
Elderberry
Oregano
Basil
Reishi mushroom Please reach out to me for great brands and natural strategies to incorporate these into your daily life!
Stress Management
The body does not differentiate physical stress from emotional or psychological sources. Implementing stress management practices will boost your immune system by improving your mental health. The mind-body-spirit connection is vital.
Find a daily gratitude practice. Numerous studies have shown that gratitude can lift spirits over time, and even decrease the need for antidepressants.
Get outside. This is being published on the first day of spring! Take advantage of social distancing by being in open spaces and breathing fresh air. Sunshine helps to promote wellness, increase endorphins, and convert vitamin D to usable forms.
Connect with others in new ways: write emails, FaceTime or video chat, create group texts… Participate in virtual meetings for workouts, coffee, or happy hours!
Learn something new! YouTube is just waiting to teach you something.
Get organized. What an opportunity for spring cleaning!
Knock out those home improvement projects you've been putting off.
Meditation and yoga, breathing practices.
Spa day: masks, essential oils, partner massage, bubble baths.
Get intimate with your partner.
Read! Podcast!
Craft…
Journal…
I mean, we could go on forever here.
Share with us how your life is adapting as we continue to thrive together during this time. We are here to support you at Arsenal Strength. I'm happy to chat with anyone over video conferencing about any of your concerns, or simply to share a happy exchange between friends. Stay up to date with our emails and Instagram stories, posts, and videos. | eng | 9bc7584e-fea4-446d-971e-72b06eff6836 | https://www.arsenalstrength.com/covid-19-nutrition-and-self-care/ |
The 10 Most Unanswered Questions about
June 29, 2023
Five Truths Regarding Real Estate Loans in 2022 A years of flourishing real estate has actually given homebuyers an amazing flight, full with bidding process battles as well as climbing costs. Read more about in this website. Yet what will the real estate market look like in 2022? Right here are five facts regarding real estate loans in 2022. Learn more about in this homepage. An increasing home mortgage rate might cause purchasers to shudder, yet there will certainly be more offered housing. View more about in this page. Furthermore, more individuals will be acquiring houses. Check here for more info. With a lower unemployment rate and more cost effective home mortgage rates, home acquiring will certainly be easier than ever before. Discover here for more info. An absence of inventory will certainly develop a seller's market in 2022, making residence equity a terrific financial investment. Check it out! in this site. As long as the housing market continues to recover, an accident is unlikely. Read here for more info. In June 2020, the Federal Housing Financing Firm presented new settlement deferment options. Click here for more updates. Under this strategy, borrowers can delay missed home mortgage repayments till house sales, refinancing, or home loan maturation. View here for more details. Those alternatives will make it simpler for consumers to afford mortgages. Read more about in this website. The real estate market will certainly continue to climb. Learn more about in this homepage. Nonetheless, numerous experts think that the housing market will certainly experience an accident in 2022. View more about in this page. There will certainly be a boosted focus on the affordability situation. Check here for more info. This will certainly leave millions of possible property buyers priced out of the real estate market. Discover more about in this link. With residence prices continuing to climb faster than salaries, lots of people can not manage down payments and also should remain in the rental market. Check it out! in this site. In addition, housing costs are raising even quicker in secondary and tertiary markets, which will make it harder for buyers to purchase houses. Read here for more info. While it is very important to keep an eye on the real estate market as well as the economic situation in general, there is no factor to be excessively downhearted. Click here for more updates. The housing market is likely to be a much more stable setting in 2022 than it is today. View here for more details. In April, 52% of homes cost above their sale price. Click for more info. Meanwhile, 70% of home owners have greater than 20% equity, which implies that their residence is most likely to cost greater than their original cost. Read more about in this website. The real estate market will continue to be level in 2022, although rates will certainly continue to raise. Learn more about in this homepage. In addition to increasing house prices, a rising home mortgage will lead to greater rate of interest. View more about in this page. Despite these obstacles, lots of people will certainly have the opportunity to purchase a home. Check here for more info. But the high price of homes will certainly increase home equity, and also a real estate accident is not likely to take place in this years. As well as the economic climate is projected to remain to grow, making it a vendor's market. Discover more about in this link. Consequently, the real estate market in 2022 is likely to stay strong. Check it out! in this site. While the property market has actually been a seller's market for the last two years, the year ahead will likely be a purchaser's market. Read here for more info. A low stock will bring about enhanced home equity, which is crucial for a healthy and balanced economic situation. Click here for more updates. Additionally, the Federal Real estate Money Firm just recently announced that it will apply new repayment deferment options in June 2020. View here for more details. With these modifications, debtors can hold off missed repayments until they market their home or re-finance it. Click for more info. | eng | 4216704f-4d41-4f45-bc15-90ed8607809a | http://www.alsadlan.net/the-10-most-unanswered-questions-about-7/2279 |
Matlab Assignment Pay Assignment Help and Homework Help
Introduction to Matlab Assignment Pay
Matlab is a powerful programming language and computational tool widely used in academia, research, and industry. Students often encounter Matlab assignments as part of their coursework, requiring them to demonstrate proficiency in Matlab programming, data analysis, and algorithm implementation. However, these assignments can be time-consuming and challenging, especially for students with limited programming experience or a heavy academic workload. Matlab assignment pay services offer a solution by providing professional assistance with Matlab assignments in exchange for a fee. This article explores the benefits of Matlab assignment pay services and how they can contribute to academic success.
Benefits of Matlab Assignment Pay
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How Matlab Assignment Pay Can Assist You
Understanding Assignment Requirements: Matlab assignment pay services begin by understanding the requirements of the assignment. The professionals review the assignment instructions, clarify any ambiguities, and ensure a thorough understanding of the task at hand. This ensures that the assignment is approached correctly and all necessary components are addressed.
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Overview
Are you looking for a professional sales plan template to help you organize and track your sales performance? Look no further than BizzLibrary.com. Our sales plan template makes it easy to set targets, measure progress, and optimize your sales strategy.
What is a Sales Plan?
A sales plan is a comprehensive document that outlines your sales objectives and strategies for achieving them. It takes into account factors such as your target market, competition, unique selling propositions, and more. A well-crafted sales plan serves as a roadmap for your sales team, helping them stay on track and focused on achieving their goals.
Why Do You Need a Sales Plan?
Whether you're a startup or an established business, a sales plan is essential to achieving long-term growth and success. Here are some reasons why:
Clear Objectives: A sales plan helps you establish clear sales targets, enabling you to measure progress and adjust your strategy accordingly. It also promotes accountability by setting specific goals that are tied to performance metrics.
Flexible Strategies: With a sales plan, you can identify potential roadblocks and adjust your strategies accordingly. It allows you to be more agile and responsive to changes in the market, customer preferences, and competition.
Better Resource Allocation: A sales plan enables you to allocate your resources more effectively, such as prioritizing activities that generate the most value, setting realistic budgets, and optimizing your sales team's efforts.
What's Included in Our Sales Plan Template?
Our sales plan template is designed to provide a comprehensive framework for organizing and tracking your sales performance. It includes the following sections:
Executive Summary: An overview of your sales objectives and strategiesaquana Harmon(6/28 | eng | d22365b6-d465-4e50-93e5-af0e48352e56 | https://www.bizzlibrary.com/template/dsjb9/sales-plan-template/ |
Groups
Study and Share Resources for your Group
Study
Share
Agenda Overview
Approximate meeting time is 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Part 1: Prayer & Praise (10-15 min.)
Part 2: Study (35-45 min.)
Part 3: Share (35-45 min.)
Part 4: Petitions (10-15 min.)
6 Tips for Effective Groups
Be patient. As you begin your group, remember that it might take six months before your group develops a good rapport. What's important here is that everyone does their best to remain committed, even as obstacles and setbacks arise. If you hang in there during this time, it will bear great fruit and help keep your group together in the long-run.
Embrace the messiness! Light of the World small groups are like families: we're asking families to eat dinner, but that can look a lot different in each family. Many families have chaotic dinners, others are more formal. Don't be afraid of the chaos if that's how your Light of the World family "eats dinner" together. The important thing is that you still do it!
Start and end on time. This is necessary in order to respect everyone's time. For instance, if your group always goes 30-45 minutes past when it was expected to end, some members might not come for fear that they will be out extra late again. Or if you consistently start late, this can contribute to ending late and members may not all be there for every part of the meeting. Starting and ending on time will help to clarify the commitment for your group members and encourage their continued attendance.
Keep to the agenda. It's important that you cover each of the four parts of the agenda. No one part is more important than the other, so they should all be kept in balance. Each of the meeting parts may "speak" to certain members of your group differently, so keeping all the parts will ensure that everyone in your group is ministered to effectively.
Change topics and formats of study regularly. Don't just stay with the same type of study topic or the same format. Explore different topics (i.e. the Bible, evangelization, God's will, etc.) and formats (i.e. books, videos, etc.). This will help to keep your group "fresh" and interested.
Rotate group facilitators and houses. We recommend switching the facilitator every six months and changing the house you meet at every month. This is a flexible guideline, but ensure that your group does continue to rotate the facilitator and houses. This ensures that all the group members share responsibility, don't get burned out, and no one person is perceived as "owning" the group. | eng | 17f1ca8b-ec01-475a-901f-b622f6e3842c | https://www.lotwem.org/groups |
Mother Tongue: Outdated or Important?
Mother Tongues and Second Languages
For a long time now, since 1965, children have taken examinations for their mother tongue or a second language, as part of Singapore's bilingual policy. While many have argued in its favour, modern times and globalisation has led to an increased debate on whether bilingualism is really still relevant to Singapore's society.
English has mostly become the nation's true, primary mode of communication, and a child struggling with mother tongue oral examinations today will likely be asked, "what do you speak at home?" Some parents even land on choices for their children's mother tongue at school based on which language might prove better prospects later in life.
But looking beyond the superficiality, there's plenty of societal relevance and cognitive development to gain from learning a second language.
Anchoring the Singaporean identity
Communities in Singapore continue to celebrate the cultural grounding that mother tongue provides. On 17 December, Singai Tamil Sangam had a prize-giving ceremony for its micro-short-film-making competition. The competition was one of 25 different programmes which ran as part of the Tamil Language Festival. The festival ran virtually from 28 November to 20 December.
<em>The Straits Times<em>
The is the Tamil Language Festival's 13th year running, and is a continued effort spearheaded by the Tamil Language Council in Singapore. During this year's challenge, participants were tasked with producing micro-short films based on given topics, such as Tamil proverbs and timeless excerpts from the Tamil literature classic Tirukkural.
The ceremony was streamed live on Facebook and YouTube on Sunday evening. It was also attended by Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth Alvin Tan, who gave an online address.
Mr Tan, who is also the Minister of State for Trade and Industry, said "I am encouraged to see our community organisations coming together, working in partnership with the Council, to explore new ways to present the programmes in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. This truly reflects our collective ability to adapt, and carry on with community engagement in the new normal."
He added that initiatives such as this competition would undoubtedly "spark interest in the Tamil language, and promote the traditional Tamil arts and culture in Singapore".
"This exciting task not only encourages our young participants to practise the language, but also deepens their appreciation for the Tamil language, arts and culture through film making. This is indeed a great way to ignite interest and impart our heritage, language and cultural values to our children and youth," said Mr Tan.
The case for and against mother tongue in education
This paper, titled "A Critique of the Bilingual Policy in Singapore" posits that there is a "need to provide a common language while acknowledging and preserving the indigenous languages of different ethnic groups" in multicultural societies such as Singapore's.
<em>Today<em>
The paper also takes readers through the many counter-arguments to enforcing bilingual learning in schools. One important point is in how a high proficiency in English remains challenging to many students, despite their economic backgrounds. In saying so, it also points out that Singapore's most common mode of communication is not English, but rather, Singlish. The cost of paying less attention to students' English learning is a hindrance to international business and intercourse.
In 2001, Lee Hsien Loong, who was then the Deputy Prime Minister, made a case in favour of mother tongue given how diluted English in Singapore is as Singlish.
"Our mother tongues carry with them values, ancient cultural heritages and a sense of identity. To lose some of this, because we need to speak standard English, an international language of business and science, is painful, but it is a rational trade-off to make. But it does not make sense to replace our mother tongues by a Singapore English dialect, which is unintelligible to the rest of the world.
Then we would be better off sticking to Chinese, Malay or Tamil, for then at least some other people in the world would understand us," Mr Lee said.
Taking the nation out of the picture, learning a second language can also help you on a larger scale. Deepening our connections to other cultures and being able to experience the world with one additional language to help guide you through it is useful and helpful, to say the least.
People who speak more than one language have also been shown to have increased memory, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, enhanced concentration, and the ability to multitask, among other things.
So when was the last time you busted a sentence out in your mother tongue? Try it. Who knows, maybe honing your second language will land you your next big opportunity. | eng | 1c17f03c-5c60-4779-85d2-99a5251c19f3 | https://thehomeground.asia/destinations/singapore/mother-tongue-outdated-or-important/ |
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Its coordinates are 54°1'0" N and 7°31'60" W in DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) or 54.0167 and -7.53333 (in decimal degrees). Its UTM position is NV98 and its Joint Operation Graphics reference is NN29-06.
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Regulatory Investigations: what do they really mean for you and your business? | Disputes Week
In this webinar, we'll provide an overview of the criminal enforcement powers of different regulators (against organisations and directors) and explore how they approach and enforce breaches of regulatory law and what those outcomes can look like. Using a case study to bring the session to light, we'll share insights on how to manage an internal and regulatory investigation so as to limit any potential prosecution or enforcement risk | eng | 6a3f7818-ab70-48be-8549-e28ff33eee00 | https://www.osborneclarke.com/events/regulatory-investigations-what-do-they-really-mean-you-and-your-business-disputes-week |
Are You Interested To Start Your Home Based Business?
There is a lot of way you can work from to start to make money online. One way is to setup your own internet home based business . However you need to choose the right niche market to be successful
Are you interested in starting a internet home based business to start to make money online? However, you are not sure if you can make money online with this work from home ideas that can be found everywhere in the internet. To make matters worse, you are even confused about what internet home based business opportunity you should pursue.
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You might be wondering what is a niche. A niche is simply a group of people with similar interests and needs. They are very passionate about their topic of interest. Think of a small pond packed with starving fish and you have the bait specific to their needs; they will like what you have to offer the best. This, in essence, is a niche.
Why a niche market? Well, unless you are a huge corporation with bottomless pockets, niche marketing is the way to go. You see most of the large corporations blow off niche markets because they are not trying to make an additional $1000 to $15000 per month like many internet home based business entrepreneurs and other small business owners. They are seeking to make millions per month, which is good for you because you don't have to compete with those companies that have massive marketing budgets.
Before you decide which niche market to target for your internet home based business, here are four important points to consider:
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2. Is the market small enough that you will not have tons of competitors, but still large enough for you to make a good profit?
3. Does the market have the money to spend?
4. Does the group have an insane passion for their hobby or topic of interest? Do they eat, sleep, and breathe their hobby? Are they constantly seeking more information related to their subject?
Doing research related to these questions will help you pick the perfect niche market for your internet home based business.
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An Open Letter to My New Love: My Coffee Maker
I hope this letter finds you well, sweet coffee maker, my trusted companion of the early mornings, late morning, afternoons, and evenings. As I sit here, sipping on a cup of your aromatic creation, I can't help but feel compelled to express my deepest gratitude for the service you provide me each day. We haven't known each other long; Mother's Day was just a few weeks ago. In that time, though, you have become an indispensable part of my life, adding a chill (or touch of warmth) and magic to every morning.
The Perfect Morning Cup
When the sun peeks through the curtains, your familiar whirr and the irresistible scent of freshly brewed coffee fill the air, signaling the start of a new day. It's as if you understand the significance of that first sip, the way it awakens my senses and prepares me for the challenges ahead – mounds of laundry, 213 dirty cups, and triplets. With each glass, I feel a surge of energy coursing through my veins, ready to take on the world.
Moments of Reflection
You are my steadfast companion in those quiet moments when my world (aka the kids) is still asleep. I find solace in your presence as the gentle nip of my iced coffee cup cradled between my hands embraces me like a dear friend. With you, I can delve into my thoughts, reflect on the hot mess that was yesterday, and find inspiration amidst the early morning haze.
Adventures in Flavor
You, dear coffee maker, have introduced me to a world of flavors. From the smooth and nutty notes of Colombian beans to the bold and robust aroma of Ethiopian blends, I have embarked on a journey of taste sensations. Each time I explore a new blend, it's like discovering a hidden treasure, an adventure that heightens my appreciation for the artistry behind a perfect cup of coffee.
A Ritual of Comfort
The process of making iced coffee has become a comforting ritual, one that I look forward to each day. I can't wait until the weather cools and you bring me the warmth I crave. The familiar routine of measuring the coffee grounds, pouring in the water, and watching as it brews brings a sense of tranquility to my soul. In these moments, I find respite from the chaos of life, and I am grateful for the haven you provide.
The Art of Brewing
In observing your meticulous craftsmanship, I am in awe of the art of brewing coffee. The precision with which you extract the flavors from the beans, the delicate balance of temperature and timing—these intricate details form the foundation of a truly exceptional cup. You are an artist, and I appreciate the dedication and expertise you bring to each brew.
A Coffee Maker's Unwavering Support
In a world of uncertainty, your reliability is a comforting constant. Day after day, you perform your duty without fail, ensuring that I start my mornings on the right note, make it through the afternoon, and make sure I settle into bed. Your consistency is admirable, and I have come to depend on your unwavering support. You are the steadfast ally in my quest for caffeinated bliss, and I cannot thank you enough.
Farewell, for Now
As I finish my cup, I bid you a temporary farewell. The day beckons, and I must venture forth into the world. But fear not, dear coffee maker, for I shall return – in about an hour. I eagerly await our reunion, where I can bask in the aroma and taste of your liquid magic again.
In closing, I express my deepest gratitude for the joy you bring. You are not just a mere coffee maker but a cherished companion who understands the importance of a perfectly brewed cup of coffee. Until we meet again, stay strong, and please continue to provide that unparalleled elixir of comfort and inspiration. | eng | b4c2154b-260c-458c-bc51-e3dbb2b6c357 | https://herclementinecollective.com/an-open-letter-to-my-new-love-my-coffee-maker/ |
Unique Things To Do bustling yet still somehow laid-back city of Nashville remains a popular vacation destination for millions of visitors each year. Its rocking music scene, moderate climate and tasty food choices make this hip town worthy of adding to your bucket list. Here are 3 unique things to do in Nashville Tennessee | eng | d942011b-9758-4d36-ad7e-1908e86936f3 | https://cboardinggroup.com/category/unique-things-to-do/ |
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Stages of a Strathy Night Out
Stage 1: Denial
It's a dark, cold and miserable Wednesday evening, deep into week 10 of the semester and you've convinced yourself that tomorrow is going to be the day you get your life back together when you hear the familiar sound of the group chat.
"Light tonight anyone?"
Your mind starts to doubt if tomorrow's actually going to be the day you get your life back together after all.
Stage 2: Reassurance
You send out a couple private messages to your main members of the squad, just to check if the rumours are true and they are really contemplating going to Light. They convince you that it's the last time before exams and everything will be okay. That's all you needed, reassurance that everything was going to be okay. Almost like asking your mum for permission. You're sold and rush home from the Anderson library, where let's be honest, you were probably not doing anything productive anyway.
Stage 3: No Alcohol
You arrive home and check the time: 9:40pm. The panic sets in that you only have 20 minutes to get to Aldi to buy your £2.50 bottle of wine. The member of the squad who lives the closest to the shop is then allocated the responsibility of getting everyone bevvy. Almost like Jesus feeding the five thousand, the responsibility of delivering alcohol lies on them… After peer pressuring and tagging random members of the squad, someone finally caves in and accepts the responsibility.
Stage 4: Taxis!
After the decision on who's responsible for ordering the Uber is made, the focus turns to the lightweight member of the squad, who's somehow always absolutely smashed at pre-drinks. There's no way they're getting into the club, yet you throw them into the taxi anyway. It's an unwritten rule in life that whichever person ends up in the front of the taxi has to pretend to not be smashed and make awkward conversation with the driver. When you arrive at the club someone usually says to who paid the ride: "I'll buy you a couple of drinks when we get in". This never seems to happen; yet they're too smashed to even care and end up paying for the taxi themself.
Stage 5: The Queue
You stand in the queue, with anxiety rising with every step you take towards the front. You see the bouncer looking towards your general direction, so you turn to your drunkest friend and tell them to try and be sober… After what feels like a lifetime, you finally reach the front and hand over your ID. Even though you know that you're over 18, the thought of getting kicked back is strong on your mind. You don't know how on earth your friend always gets in, but they do and the night is officially underway.
Stage 6: The Club
Another unwritten rule is that once you step foot in Light, it's rude to not use the bathroom and cover yourself in flag stickers from countries you don't know the name of. Obligatory pee done, you head to the bar because it seems like the right thing to do. After an hour or two on the dance floor and with alcohol well and truly flowing through your system, you decide to get the attention of the club photographer. Which, let's be honest, seems like a really good idea at the time. Oblivious to the fact that you're smashed off your face and in the morning you're definitely going to regret it. He takes a photo, you exchange nods of approval and your night can continue.
Stage 7: Food!
You eventually gather the squad and somehow navigate your way to Bistro, which if you're coming out of Kokomo or Bamboo is conveniently located above it. One over-priced cheesy chips and garlic mayo later; you start your journey home. If someone doesn't steal a traffic cone or a sign after a night out… did you even go out?
Stage 8: The Fear
Welcome to the "fear" stage. Where you open your phone in the morning and see all the Snapchats you put on your story and all the photos you've been tagged in on Facebook. The regret of going out being the only thing on your mind, you gather some water and ask if anyone wants to order a Dominos | eng | fcd7c4d9-981b-42c0-8f72-1561d979be25 | https://strathclydetelegraph.com/2017/12/04/stages-of-a-strathy-night-out/ |
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T.G.I.F. Teacher Newsletter #50
Hello Friends and T.G.I.F.
I'm breaking from the regular newsletter format this week to be a little more reflective and spend time with my family. I've had a wonderful winter break so far with great food, family traditions, and an unexpected snowshoe adventure.
First, thank you for being a part of our growing community of dedicated educators and supporters of education. The first T.G.I.F. Teacher newsletter went out to 1 person, me. The second went out to three people - me, my wife, and my mom. This week's newsletter will go to just under 200 people. This weekly routine is helping me grow both personally and professionally. I hope you find something beneficial in each Friday email.
Second, thank you, and welcome to all of our newest community members who just joined us this last week. It's amazing to me that I can write something in the North Woods of Wisconsin that travels all around the world. We're all represented in the blue shading below.
Books - Whenever I finish a book I like, I write up a short summary. Here are the book notes for this year.
Good Stuff - This was the first year of my adult life that I journaled consistently. Over break, I looked back and compiled a list of The Good Stuff, where I recorded the things that made my year. I really enjoyed looking back and will add this to my yearly routine.
Inspiration - I've started to develop quite a quote collection as I include one in each newsletter. Here are some of my favorites.
Mindful - Teaching has always been challenging, even more so these past three years. The stress of navigating challenges and increasing expectations can really take a toll. I started using Headspace this year and it helps. It's also free for educators. Check it out - click here. It's normally $70.00 per year | eng | 87bccd91-18e0-4630-9325-09e761e2fa84 | https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/t-g-i-f-teacher-newsletter-looking-back-gratitude-and-goals/ |
Since a large part of music involves the spirit of playing together and creating something collectively, music can be difficult to produce while we are isolated in quarantine. Nevertheless, students in Northwood's Instrumental Music Program are still finding ways to create music at home.
Although Instrumental Music Directors Ben Case and Whitney Tavlarides are assigning musical projects during Emergency Distance Learning, some students are taking their commitment further. Sophomore Kathleen Pan turned her assigned flute cover of "Love Like You" by Rebecca Sugar into a full-scale music video dedicated to healthcare workers fighting COVID-19.
"My inspiration for the music video was my mom, who is currently working in healthcare in Los Angeles, and all those who continue practicing kindness such as local nurses and doctors," Pan said. ""Love Like you" fits the current time when we are giving back to those we love, especially those putting others before themselves."
Pan and many other students are creating music to conserve the spirit of a community that has become increasingly scarce in these unprecedented times. The music that they produce is a reminder of what can be done to help others in quarantine, even when there is no access to the resources that we have previously taken for granted.
"I have been playing music that my parents and friends love in order to help them feel less lonely," Pan said. "This is a stressful time, so do something that will help you." | eng | 3431befd-c7e2-4298-8020-0c497d52d226 | https://thehowleronline.org/1618/ae/holding-onto-music/ |
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John and Melanie Franklin had their suspicions about Joe Biden being the true winner of the 2020 presidential election. A new political documentary that opened last weekend, however, left no doubt in their minds.
"Yes, it was stolen," Melanie Franklin told Atlanta Civic Circle after viewing "2000 Mules," conservative pundit Dinesh D'Souza's cinematic take on what he believes really happened to put Biden in the White House.
"We knew most of it, but not the depth. I did not know it [ballot 'harvesting'] was all over the U.S.," said her husband, John Franklin, who found the film "shocking."
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The Franklins drove 30 miles from their home in Luthersville to see the movie at the Cinemark Tinseltown 17 in Fayetteville.
Robert Clarke
The only other person at the 6:15 Saturday night screening, Robert Clarke, went into "2000 Mules" as "an agnostic," he said, borrowing the phrase from conservative radio talk show host Dennis Prager who makes an appearance. But he came away believing the film's claims of widespread illegal ballot collections could be plausible.
"They haven't come to the absolute proof, but they have pointed in a direction that leads you to believe that their proposition is possible," Clarke told Atlanta Civic Circle. The 72-year-old Brandon, Fla. resident was in town for a family funeral and decided to see the movie.
The Cinemark Tinseltown 17, located in conservative-leaning Fayette County, was the only southside theater to show the movie and one of only four in metro Atlanta. Nearly 53% of Fayette voters cast their ballot for Trump in the 2020 presidential election.
The movie relies on research from a conservative Texas nonprofit, True the Vote, to argue that thousands of people or "mules," were paid by a national network of unnamed, Democratic-linked nonprofits to collect and deposit enough absentee ballots in dropboxes in key swing states, including Georgia, to put Biden in the White House.
The film doesn't claim the ballots themselves were fraudulent–just the manner in which they were delivered, which is known as ballot collecting or harvesting. It's legal in Georgia for someone to deposit a family member's absentee ballot in a dropbox and for caregivers of disabled voters to do the same.
Reminiscent of a made-for-TV crime drama, "2000 Mules" uses a combination of cellphone tracking data, surveillance videos of people putting ballots in dropboxes, and roundtable discussions among election-deniers, including True the Vote principals, to make the case for a vast conspiracy of election fraud. (It's an ironic claim from D'Souza, who was convicted of campaign finance fraud in 2014 for making illegal contributions to a U.S. Senate campaign in the names of others.)
Georgia is prominently featured in the film. True the Vote claims to have used cellphone location data to identify 2000 people or "mules" nationally, including 242 in Atlanta, who averaged 38 trips apiece to a ballot dropbox and deposited five ballots per trip, while also visiting unidentified, Democratic-linked nonprofits.
If a cellphone went near a dropbox over 10 times, plus a nonprofit over five times from Oct. 1 to Election Day on Nov. 3, True the Vote assumed its owner was a "mule." Overall, it claims 30,000 Georgia absentee ballots were collected in this way.
News outlets have panned the movie, exposing multiple holes in its premise that a phalanx of people in a coordinated effort, akin to drug trafficking, upended the 2020 presidential election.
Last week, Georgia's State Election Board dismissed several ballot-fraud claims, including one from True the Vote featured in the movie. It involved surveillance footage of a man in a white SUV depositing five absentee ballots into a Gwinnett County dropbox. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation found the man was legally delivering ballots cast by himself, his wife and children.
Despite the media criticism, Clarke and the Franklins found the movie compelling. Clarke said the alleged ballot-harvesting activities "are putting the Republic in jeopardy."
"They're not about protecting the individual and providing equal opportunity. They're about destroying the Constitution," he added.
Seeing the numerous videos of people depositing absentee ballots in drop boxes has further undermined the Franklins' confidence in the election process. "It's obvious something happened on election night in Georgia," Melanie Franklin said. "Trump was ahead in Georgia when we went to bed–and not when we woke up."
The Franklins, both registered Republicans, said they've stopped trusting the mainstream media's election coverage. "We quit watching the news," Melanie Franklin said. "The news media is not where we are going to get that information." Instead, they mostly rely on the internet.
While the movie heightened all three moviegoers' concerns about voting and elections, the Franklins plan to vote in Tuesday's primary. "We like to vote on Election Day," Melanie Franklin said.
"We like to go to the poll and see the ballot go in," her husband explained. "The trust has definitely been broken. I hope it gets in the right hands."
Even though they believe ballot fraud happened during the last election, the couple still feel it's their duty to vote. "It's the right thing to do," Melanie Franklin said. "But do I feel confident in it? No."
"I'm not going to quit because someone else is cheating," John Franklin added.
Meredith Hobbs contributed to this reportD'Souza made a small contribution to a friend/politician and it was over the amount that is set. The opinion of the writer is biased. So how does this kind of biased journalism foster a better community? Seems it's better for fostering hate.
Reporting criminal activity betters the community. That way the community can be watchful for further activity from the guilty party, in this case convicted election felon D'Souza.
Or are you OK with election crime as long as it's done by Republicans?
Sure the election was stolen, and it will be stolen again next election. Those free tracking phones being given to all illegals for "Tracking" ? Yea right ! Just wait , the vote by phone APP will be coming out before 2024 .
Smearing d'souzas name in here as u have is pretty shallow .. ur problem is is that he's on to something u can't really defend .. peculiar the lack of surveillance video available when they're required to have a camera on them .. n they do have footage of people in the act so it's pretty hard for u refute .. video of them takin a pic so they can get paid .. as told to them by the mules themselves .. lol u got no defense it's all in the movie go see it yall!
Those who would reject such overwhelming evidence must be so hardened of heart and blinded by their presuppositions. Too bad that anyone would want to repress this search for truth and justice. Better to welcome the conversation than to remain in denial and close-mindedness against those of us who question this election.
I really wish people would think for themselves. Only the presidential race would have ballot harvesting. If it was done then why not congressional races and Senete seats too. It doesn't matter who the President is, the real power is which party controls the senate and house. If the democrats controlled both they would get their whole agenda passed even banning asualt weapons.
First of all the cell phone tracking data is only accurate up to a 100 foot radius. Secondly they never even say who these so called non profits are and how and why they would they be involved in such scheme? Thirdly they even admit that the ballots that are dropped are not illegal in any way. And lastly the Washington Post has shown that their maps are all wrong. Some of the REAL drop boxes were blocks away from where they say they were in the movie.
The film is a crime against America. A slick video lie being marketed as the truth. One of the maps they show in the film is said to be Atlanta.. but it is actually MOSCOW! And another Map they claim to show Atlanta Area drop box locations is completely fictitious. Washinton Post pulled the real map and only a few of their "Drop Box Locations" actually coincide with the real maps. And even drop boxes that are close, are often off by hundreds of feet. And they claim their data is accurate to less than 24 inches. Don't watch this film… It's utter trash.
Those who claim the movie is 'false', or a misappropriation of facts either did not see it or are generally, the same 'sheeple' who believed the Trump Russia Hoax that is now a known fact, without doubt, involved multiple goverment scoundrels in the FBI, CIA, and the DNC, including hilliary [Moeller Report and John Durham investigation]. There will be many more indictments if the current DOJ doesnt unconstitutionally shut down Durham's ongoing investigation. So, 'sheeple', or democrats, continue your mental block against reason and facts, the Left (DNC) needs (useful idiots) you.
The Democrats don't care to find the truth they want to create history.look at the Jan 6 crap they hired Antifa to dress like Trump supporters and they broke into the Capitol yet Pelosi will not allow anyone to see the tapes because it will expose them Your right the Sheep refuse to look at facts, when the left is done with Sheep they will become deplorable because the left only cares about themselves and not the Sheep who believe the BS that's fed by the Media
Isn't anyone concerned that Trump was completely wrong by illegally trying to keep himself in power. What if it was Joe Biden who loses the next election and he does exactly what Trump did because he believes the votes are fraudulent. Wouldn't you be very upset he is trying to stay in office illegally.
I guess I expected more. They don't tell you names of the people or organizations even though they said they have them. They also hired actors to recreate what they say happened. All the round table talk was just them repeating what they "think is happening". At the end they all say it's such a perfect crime nobody is going to be caught. That just sounds like nonsense to me; like what's the point of the movie then? I'm less convinced than I was. It's been a year and a half.
The amount of sheep who will believe any pro-trump argument is astounding. They question every single thing they hear in the media, yet believe with all their hearts every single flimsy piece of "evidence" that admitted felon makes. You would almost think being fooled by trump is their kink. Some type of perverse sexual fantasy.
Agreed. These people should be asking why every piece of conspiracy about the election falls apart after a month and then every one moves right on to the next one. They keep lying to them and the trumpers keep skipping back, ready to take another beating
They need to clear up the following. The fact that they didn't in the movie should cause skepticism.
1. Show all their data. I want to see how precise it is and the paths these so called "mules" took. I want them to prove their numbers. Some people have iPhones, Apple watches, and iPads. Are they counting those if it's obviously the same person?
2. The names of the organizations. If what they say is true, than they have no fear of getting sued. But since they are afraid, I am skeptical.
3. How could an operation with tens of thousands of participants be so well hidden? No one has talked? And we're to believe that this same organization elected Sleepy Joe?
4. Why was trump, the smartest man in the world, so easy to out maneuver. All of this makes him look like a incompetent, lazy, imbecile who had no control over his government.
5. Why do they talk about all this evidence but never show us the same person making multiple deliveries? We see a person dropping off more than 1 ballot, but they claim these people are coming multiple times. Where's the proof? Why would you believe this claim without proof?
This is called verification, people. Don't be so easily manipulated. Do your due diligence. Lay the burden of proof on their shoulders. Even if you want it to be true, don't just accept it as fact.
Is there an interview with one of the actual mules? Surely someone should be proud of their success or else paid to reveal names and sources of providing thousands of fraudent ballots in hundreds of precincts!
It is stunning to know that nearly 30% of the United States voting population is so childlike in their pure ignorance. Like children, they have not learned to identify a grifter instantly — to be skeptical of simple claims and to recognize when a smile is a show to coax you and steal from you — either your money or your vote. All of this fraud only impacted the Presidential election… nothing else. Senate? House? State elections? All from the same ballots? You have to be so agonizingly stupid or simply unwilling to accept being fooled. And that's the real reason. Nobody wants to be taken for a fool. And Trump's whole life has relied on fools. | eng | 4e70646b-e7bb-41e2-b120-125f5cdd23d4 | https://atlantaciviccircle.org/2022/05/24/controversial-2000-mules-movie-moves-needle-for-one-skeptic-while-confirming-others-election-fraud-fears/ |
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DB2 Error Code – -120 a where or set clause includes column function or a where clause references column col-name which is derived from a column function or expression in a view definition
In this post, you'll learn about the error message -120 a where or set clause includes column function or a where clause references column col-name which is derived from a column function or expression in a view definition in the IBM DB2 database , the reason why it occurs along with the solution to fix it
IBM DB2 Error Message
-120 a where or set clause includes column function or a where clause references column col-name which is derived from a column function or expression in a view definition
Reason for the Error
A column function is not permitted in a SET clause.� A column function is allowed in a WHERE clause only if the WHERE clause appears within a subquery of a HAVING clause.
Solution
Change the statement so that the aggregate function or OLAP specification is not specified in a context where it is not allowed. | eng | 08e1ad77-d1cc-4c6d-b43a-aa013dc4d49f | https://developerpublish.com/db2-error-code-120-a-where-or-set-clause-includes-column-function-or-a-where-clause-references-column-col-name-which-is-derived-from-a-column-function-or-expression-in-a-view-definition/ |
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What shall I make? by Nandini Nayar and Proiti Roy
What shall I make?, written by Nandini Nayar and illustrated by Proiti Roy (Tulika Publishers, 2006)
Neeraj's mother is making chapatis while Neeraj squeezes, rolls, pokes, pats, pulls, pinches, and presses some of the chapati dough into a snake. . . a mouse. . . a cat. . . a lion! And the entire time Neeraj's mother is playing too, helping Neeraj control the dough animals. "A snake! A snake! It's going to bite me!" Neeraj yells. "Roll it up, quick, quick!" says his mother. Naturally, in the end the dough becomes the best chapati Neeraj has ever eaten.
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Paul Conroy: War correspondents are not just observers anymore
Photographer discusses his experiences in Syria and 21st century war reporting.
There is no greater agony, said Maya Angelou, than bearing an untold story inside of you. For Paul Conroy, an experienced photographer in war zones, the mayhem of war is a place where an untold personal story is perhaps the one cathartic channel out to the world — and telling it is the only vague hope left in those who suffer the bloodshed that it was not all in vain. In Syria, Conroy lived through that mayhem first hand.
Twenty years after the war in Kosovo, which was his first ever conflict as a photographer, Conroy returned earlier this month as a guest of this year's edition of DokuFest, for the screening of the documentary "Under the wire."
The thriller-like documentary puts Conroy on the other side of the story — as the protagonist, rather than the storyteller — and chronicles his difficult time in the sieged Syrian city of Homs in 2012. It also tells the story of his partner, late veteran and celebrated American war correspondent Marie Colvin.
Remembered by many as the journalist with the patch on one eye, an image that undoubtedly made her look just as tough as she was, Marie Colvin's death in Homs under the bombing of Bashar al-Assad's government was a heartbreaking reminder that the Syrian war didn't want witnesses — especially any as fearless as Colvin, and her partner behind the camera, Conroy.
Experienced reporters for The Sunday Times of London, the pair had made a name in past conflicts, including the Kosovo war. Colvin will be remembered as a committed journalist, determined to bear witness and tell the story of those suffering the attacks of power.
Conroy, who spent six years in the Royal Artillery and experienced war from another angle while posted at the German border during the Cold War, found himself a kindred spirit in Colvin. The two entered Syria illegally, and reached the deadly city of Homs, which was sieged between 2011 and 2014. From there, they extensively reported on the deliberate attacks on civilians by the forces of Bashar al-Assad, for a while as the only western journalists in the city.
Photo: Atdhe Mulla / K2.0.
In February 2012, Colvin and French photographer Remi Ochlik died, after the temporary media center in the rebel-held district of Baba Amr was shelled. Conroy and French journalist Edith Bouvier were among those injured in the same attack, though they were miraculously evacuated days later in anoperation carried out with the support of Syrian activists. In 2016, Colvin's familyfiled a suit against the government of Bashar al-Assad, arguing that they had evidence of the attack against the journalist being deliberate.
"Under the wire," based on a book written by Conroy about his experiences in Syria, is a documentary that combines footage taken by Conroy from the ground itself, found footage, recreated images, and interviews with the protagonists of the story. While a Hollywood feature production is in the pipeline, Martin's documentary gives the viewer a rare glimpse of the raw circumstances in which war journalists work.
Responding to frequent questions from the audience during the two screenings at DokuFest regarding the value of war zone journalism in the 24/7 news-cycle era, Conroy insists that now more than ever war reporting is necessary, given the amount of fake news and unverified stories present in our newsfeeds. Bearing witness to the suffering of civilians is, like his former colleague Colvin, his motto.
After the attack, in which Conroy's leg was badly injured, the photographer has not returned to conflict zones. Not only because there is a death sentence placed on his head for his reporting in Syria, but also because he is not yet physically fit for conflict reporting.
K2.0 sat down with Conroy during a quiet afternoon in Prizren to talk about the struggles of doing journalism in the midst of war, and the meaning of photography and journalism in the era of the democratization of the media.
Photo: Atdhe Mulla / K2.0.
K2.0: What drove you to photography in the very beginning?
Paul Conroy: I loved photography from the moment the very first video-cameras were showing up — those little disposable cameras, or the Blackmagic. I didn't get started as a photographer though, I became a soldier when I was 16. I spent six years in the army, and when I came out I was like: 'What do you do with that?' I didn't feel very qualified. I had learned to kill people, basically. I felt like I'd wasted six years.
After the army I played music and got into the recording studios in Liverpool. I was in the studio once and I got a call from a friend that says: 'Paul, we're going down to the Balkans, we're taking an aid convoy to Kosovo.' He asked whether I would go with them and photograph or maybe film.
We drove to Albania with seven lorries of aid and dropped it in Kukës. I took pictures and filmed, and they said: 'time to go home…' I was like: 'I'm not going home, I'm staying.'
I stayed in Kukës and met up with the UÇK [Kosovo Liberation Army]. They were going into Kosovo and I said: 'I'm going into Kosovo with you.' That was beginning of '99. I stayed for about six months, until Prizren was liberated.
It was a proper liberation, with all the flowers. I was like: 'Fuck! That was good, wasn't it? Let's do it again!' We drove around the back of town again and we came through the same street!
I drove into Prizren with the German Army and the UÇK. It was fantastic. We drove down the high streets and it was like proper liberation. For some it was the first time they'd left their houses [in a long time]. They put on their dresses and they were throwing flowers to all the cars.
I was with a Danish journalist and we drove down the high street and we were like: 'Wow! This is like Paris after the war!' It was a proper liberation, with all the flowers. I turned to [the Danish journalist] and I was like: 'Fuck! That was good, wasn't it? Let's do it again!' We drove around the back of town again and we came through the same street! [Laughs]
It's kind of nice to come back 20 years later. I got out of the minibus in Prizren and I was like: 'What??' If I think now of all the wars I've covered, it's not very often that you get to see this.
This was a pretty miserable place. People were terrified. What they had gone through: the Serbs, NATO, the whole thing…. Prizren was flat and desperate. Seeing it again, I see an incredibly positive change. Showing the film means so much to me, it's like a full circle. This place is where it all kicked off for me really, and now I'm back.
What motivated you to continue working in photography after Kosovo, and working in conflict zones specifically?
As a soldier I had always looked at war from a military perspective: the weaponry, the tactics, our opposition. When I was in the army, it was the Cold War. I didn't get to fight because I was in Germany, but we were the frontline against Russia, and it was quite tense. No one really ever knew what was gonna happen, or if it was gonna happen. So that was my preconception of war because that's what I had been trained to do. I had a military perspective.
But when I was in Kosovo I saw the real results of war. The people who always get the shit end of the stick in every conflict aren't covered. The people with no voice are the women, the kids. They get moved about, they get locked away, they starve, they have to bring up families.
Most bombs dropped and most of the bullets fired are not precision guided, they are not really targeted — most weapons aren't smart. Those weapons land somewhere, and the place where you really see the end result of it, of the shit that is thrown about in war, is being with the women and kids. That's what I saw for the first time in Kosovo, and that was my guiding light for the next 20 years.
That was my connection with Marie [Colvin]. With this film we never set up to condemn or justify any of the reasons for why the war was there. Forget the reasons, these are the results.
Everyone thinks that war journalists are just war junkies, and I hate that. I hate this thing that 'it's all adrenaline.' If I want adrenaline I'll jump off a bridge with a bit of elastic tape on me.
It's not that we were war junkies, but if we want to cover war from that angle, then you have to go through some extreme circumstances to get to that point, because those women and children are never in a good spot, in a nice, safe place. They are always at the shit end of the stick and that's what, from seeing Kosovo up until when I walked into Syria, that's what I wanted to cover. The reality for the majority of the people is hell.
Photo: Atdhe Mulla / K2.0.
Journalists working in the most recent wars, from Iraq to Syria, have pointed out that war used to be more symmetric: The enemy was clear, you know who is fighting with whom, and there was a relative respect towards foreign journalists. We could see that in the Kosovo war for example, or the other wars in Yugoslavia. Now this has completely changed, and perhaps the best example of these asymmetric wars is the Syrian conflict…
That's quite right. We're targeted now. Even in the Balkan wars, you could cross over with a bottle of Scotch and 200 Marlboro, slip them to a Serb general and go and talk to the Serbs. That was possible then, because although it wasn't a clear cut war there was still quite clearly defined sides. So you could talk to the UÇK and if you needed to talk to the Serbs, then you could do it. When we were in Syria, the concept of going and getting the other side… it was just not happening. It would be a suicide mission.
This kind of crept in, and I think there are numerous reasons for this. When I used to take a picture 20 years ago it would be a week before it would go anywhere. I could take a picture today, and it could be on the front page in an hour. When people started to realize that journalists can actually affect the outcome of situations and that it is so instant — all of a sudden you stopped being what was considered an observer.
We can manipulate the outcome, not the physical outcome on the ground, but the perspective from the world can be manipulated. If there's a massacre, and I take a picture of it, I can have that out in an hour.
We had a death sentence on our head from the moment we left Beirut airport. That is something that is relatively new.
We do it because we think we can make a difference. When we were in Syria, Marie and me thought that if we show the world, we could make a difference. You're not doing it for fun. The reason you're there is to show the people what's happening. I always said that we go in, we come out, we have the story, we have the pictures, and we offer it to the world for consumption.
The reason you do that is because you hope the reaction will be horror, appall, because we're no longer in the dark, we now have knowledge. Now, the frustration is: 'Yeah, well, this is what's happening down here. We hope you have enough integrity to believe us. Now that you have this information and you can tell the world to act.'
I think that in Syria they realized this very early on. When Marie and me got there, our names were on a list, with our photographs. We have the documents that show it. 'Kill them' — that was the order issued by the Central Emergency Cell handled by Bashar al-Assad. They had the order: 'If you find them, kill them.' So we had a death sentence on our head from the moment we left Beirut airport. That is something that is relatively new.
We rattled their cage. We had the cheek to broadcast live, in the middle of their killing fields. They were slaughtering people and we were there live, and that's how it's changed. Now it's like: 'Kill them. We don't need this shit getting out — take them out.'
This gets to another level of complication when it's not just the government after you but multiple sides. In Syria, groups like ISIS and others have been targeting foreign journalists very clearly…
To the government we're a threat, because we are getting information they don't want out. On the other hand, in the next village you've got ISIS, and to them we're a commodity, we may as well be driving around with 'ATM' written on our forehead. You catch a foreign journalist and you get paid three million for each of them.
Then you get the fundamentalists who want nothing more than to cut your fucking head off because that's their modus operandi. That's how they work, through terror. My mates, like Jim Foley, were executed. It's terror, it's a tactic they use.
So you've got the government trying to kill you because they don't want the story out, you've got these guys who capture you because you're worth a fortune, and you've got others who want to cut your head off because they fundamentally wanna cause as much terror and horror as possible.
In the midst of this you're sitting there going: 'Who do we know? Who do we trust, and how are we gonna move?' It makes the basic job of telling stories incredibly fucking insane.
Photo: Atdhe Mulla / K2.0.
In "Under the Wire" we see a Conroy and a Colvin who are tirelessly committed to telling the story of the victims. But how does this environment affect getting to the side of the perpetrators, to understand it? Colvin had access to people like that, like Gaddafi, for example, but in the Syrian war, how does this environment influence the story?
We're aware that we can become compromised because we're so close to [our contacts] there. You're relying on these people to get you transport, for your movement, for you staying alive, for your food. You're so dependent because it's the only way.
And we have to push it even further, to get to [the story]. You trust them but you know you've gotta ask for more. You've gotta get closer and closer and closer. You've gotta get them to dig up the fucking bodies.
Everyone is so savvy now, there is a danger you're being used. That makes it incredibly difficult. You've got your reputation to think of. You have to think: 'I'm gonna hold myself up to scrutiny on this.'
Marie was killed because we were trying to get too close to what's happening. But you can't. You simply can't. As much as we'd love to. I can't walk through and cross that frontline 'cause sometimes there isn't even a frontline to cross. If there was a frontline, chances are that I'd try to cross it.
It's a society that is broken apart. These were people who were killing their fucking neighbors. There's no frontline to cross, we'd been on it. But there becomes a point where it reaches an end: We've seen the body. That made it incredibly hard because the level of verification you have to go through is extreme.
In this environment, what are the ethical discussions with your colleagues when you are on the ground? What are you most concerned about, and what is the rule that you won't break, if there is one?
With the people, there is one thing that they've got left and it is the same in every war I've covered. There is one thing they have left by the time they've been degraded, and when people have been killed, and slaughtered and moved, starved, and raped. There is one thing they've got left and that is the vague hope that somehow everything wasn't in vain: that somehow you got that story.
When everything you have is gone, people knowing is vastly important. It becomes more important than you'll ever imagine — the fact that there is somebody there, that they think cares enough to be there. The Syrians told them we were the enemies, the West, and that the Russians were their allies. But all of a sudden there is a couple of Westerners there who are in a pretty extreme situation, and they wanna know their story.
I don't think we were ever refused through people's grief and horror. I don't think anybody has said: 'I don't want to go any further with this process of telling.' When everybody has lost something they can't sit around with each other going: 'Ahmed is dead, Bashir is dead,' because they all know. They've all lost someone.
Then all of a sudden someone comes and says: 'Tell us what happened.' That is a big thing for them to be able to do. We want people to tell their story, but to do that we need to tell them that this is gonna be uncomfortable: 'Can you take us to the graves? Can you describe in detail…'
But I've never had anybody go 'you've gone too far.' Never. That's why I think truth and reconciliation works, because you get people to say what happened, to actually tell their stories.
Photo: Atdhe Mulla / K2.0.
I was wondering whether this is something that you feel close to your heart because you also lost a very unique partner in Marie Colvin. Does this process of telling your story through the book and the film help you in that way?
It saved me. Marie wasn't just a work colleague. If you do this job, I could be a stranger, and then we go through a firefight, and be under attack, and very quickly that stranger you met four hours ago, you go through something [together]. Friendships on the fire become strong very quickly. Marie and me did this for a long time. My reason for being was what we did. And all of a sudden she was gone.
I was the same, I woke up and I'd been in London 12 hours, and had this massive operation, 14 hours long. Half an hour after I woke up I said: 'Open the doors, let the press in.' I did like eight hours of interviews — every channel in the fucking world was there, and I sat there for eight hours. I was gonna tell the story.
I never really thought about it in the same sense, but I was doing what other people do. Someone cared, people were asking, and I was gonna tell people about it. I've never really compared it but yeah, it was the same.
I wanna tell everyone what happened. When I was injured and [Marie] died, I became not an observer any more, all of a sudden I was in it. I was in the same position as every one of them that was injured. There was no special treatment. I was as fucked as the others.
On the way in to Homs it took us three days to get into there, and I remember taking a photograph of this guy laying in bed, and his leg was really badly injured and I snapped him and thought: 'Fuck, he is gonna go out the same way that I just came in, and he is not gonna make it. He's fucked!' Two weeks later, when I was on the way out, they threw me in this room, and I was in same the bed as the guy who I had photographed with the leg wound. I was laying there with a big hole in my leg and I know the way out from there. Now I'm fucked!
That's when I realised that you're not just a photographer doing your job anymore. Marie died with the people she was reporting on, so she became part of [them]. I realised that I was too, and it was a flip point. It was very cathartic being able to tell the story. Not by chance or by choice, but by circumstance, we did become part of what we were doing.
Photo: Atdhe Mulla / K2.0.
In terms of photography, we've become very used to seeing the same images sometimes, the same style and aesthetics. There is a certain definition of what the aesthetics of war look like, even when the wars are taking place in different countries and cultures. How do you approach this fact, especially with people becoming used to these images, and the impact that the images can have?
It's actually really fucking hard shooting war. Forget all the dangerous shit and all of that — the actual art of photography is really fucking hard. I've been in the most ferocious firefights, and I've been shooting away — the back of my head knows bollocks, it's all going off. Now if I were shooting video it would be fucking great because it's: 'Wizz! Bang! Boom!' You've got a load of guys crouching behind the car shooting — but when you shoot, all of a sudden they all look like catalogue models.
You get about three seconds, if anything, where you're driving along and all of a sudden the shit hits the fan. The time you've gotta be pressing the fucking button is when the guys in the truck realise that they are under attack and they all dive out the truck. If you don't get it then, by the time they land, they've all got their their head down.
This is the thing that sickens me so much professionally about photography. It took me quite some time to get really good, to not put my head down at that point when the attack happens, when all the soldiers, and the rebels, and anyone with half a brain, gets their head down. Because if I don't get the movements, the dynamics and the expressions of that, I'm just gonna have a picture of people with their head down. It's kind of a different aspect of it, cause that's the actual conflict. That's the picture that will get on the front page, the guy throwing the grenade, or whatever.
You've got 3 seconds. You go against your instinct, put your head up, frame, fucking do whatever you gotta do. Not only that, you've gotta be aware of your paper. You've still gotta tell that whole story, and you've gotta make an editorial judgment at that very moment.
It's about composition, about content, the technical aspect of doing the photograph — and that's kind of one side of it. Hopefully, you're not just gonna get one shot but you've gotta sell the story to your editors on one shot.
The other side is the style. Do we get too used to seeing the bullet holes through the window? The only judgment for me is: If I can look at the image, and I've got the major component of the story in that shot, and it's almost self-explanatory. If it's not mainly self-explanatory, I don't use it.
I've got a week to get it because we're a Sunday paper, so I'm not very stylistic. I work on the basis that if Marie gets her words, and I get my picture — I know that the end result is bigger than the sum of the two parts. The only thing that guides me is whether I have really done enough to capture that story in pictures. I'm aware that there is a danger of people getting too used to a style, but it's not something that you can do when you're in the field. Your only guideline is to tell the story to the ultimate best.
Photo: Atdhe Mulla / K2.0.
Journalists often have a "natural" competition in getting a story out. In war zones, perhaps because journalists are working in harsh environments, you'd expect them to really help each other… But how is it on the ground among peers?
You saw a perfect example in the film. [In "Under the Wire", the night before Colvin and Conroy planned to exit Homs, three foreign journalists arrive to the media center where they are based, ending their exclusivity as the only Western journalists in the siege.] Marie tells me, 'Paul, you still wanna go now that your [friends] are here?' (Laughs). [Our editors] were trying to get us out, and then these friends show up and she goes, 'still wanna go now that the Euro trash are here?'
That was real. But we were a Sunday paper, and we'd file on Friday, or Saturday the very latest. One time when a friend got shot in the head doing Gaddafi's palace, a guy from Reuters came to us and was like: 'What the fuck are you doing getting shot in the head on a Monday when you're a Sunday paper?' Monday is our day off and it's a Monday and we're working.
We used to have to guard our stories. We never had a day off. We'd file and then we'd start again. So say we get something on a Sunday, we had to guard it all week from everyone. Even our translators and fixers were forbidden to talk, because they just gossip: 'Oh, we've been doing the mass graves, what have you been doing?' And me and Marie would go: 'What the fuck have you been doing? You don't talk to them!'
Sometimes we'd finish a story on Thursday night, wake up, check The Times, and it was like 'Fuckers! They've got it – it's Friday!' [Laughs]. It was terrifying the longer the week went on, because if someone gets it now, we're fucked. Sometimes we'd have to find a plan B. If there's ever a bar, then everyone in the bar is asking: 'What have you been doing today?' and you'd be like: 'Oh, nothing, nothing happened in Iraq today.' [Laughs]
While you were taking questions from the audience here at DokuFest, one question kept coming up about the impact of the images you take in this era of Facebook. We keep hearing the stories, we see the images; of the Mediterranean sea becoming Europe's biggest cemetery, of Aylan Kurdi washing up on the shore… We see them, we get outraged, but their impact is temporary. You wanna tell the story because it matters and needs to be told and if journalists start thinking that it doesn't make any difference anymore, it would probably get worse. How do you reflect on this reality, seeing photos like these that we simply get used to — the impact of the work of journalists that continue to risk their lives… How do you reflect on all this?
I was in Paris when the photograph of Aylan Kurdi came out. I was called by a radio station in England asking me: 'Paul, explain to us: I'm sure you have a thousand images of dead kids on your hard drive' — which I do — 'what is it about this one image? Because that image has really captured the world's imagination.'
It's almost like a serendipitous thing. Of course, I can pull out something that's similar but something comes along now and again that will capture a moment, as that image did.
It's part of why you're there doing it. Do you feel you made a difference? And if you didn't, why do you go back the next time and do it again? I can't imagine not doing it. The night before Marie died we were sitting there, the buildings were falling down around us, and she said: 'If you weren't being paid, would you still be here?' And it was like: of course I would, you silly woman! I didn't even have to ask her, and that gets to the bottom of it. It's not a job, it's a vocation. You're driven to do it.
So, the amount of times you've walked away from something going: 'Did that make any measurable difference?' I don't know, but would the world be a better place without it? I bet you for sure it wouldn't. That's enough for me.
Very often it's not a measurable difference at the end of it, but should people stop doing it? Absolutely not. I would rather see too much of it than find out that there's been a hidden war that's been going on for five years that we don't know about, because no one could be bothered to go and do it. I prefer a world where people are still driven to go and do it, and maybe do it for ten or twenty years. Did it make a difference? I don't know but it's worth a try. And I'd rather live in that world than in a world where people just don't bother.K
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Vigenere Cipher is the best known example of polyalphabetic cipher that is built by - Giovan Battista Bellaso. In this cipher, the key is a stream of subkeys which is each subkey is used to encrypt the corresponding character in the plaintext. In order to cipher a text, take the first letter of the message and the first letter of the key, add their value (letters have a value depending on their rank in the alphabet, starting with 0). Here is a C++ program is given to encode a message using Playfair Cipher. (If your program handles non-alphabetic characters in another way, make a note of it.) Decrypting the Playfair cipher is as simple as doing the same process in reverse. Hill Cipher Implementation C Program. Program Vigenere Chiper C++ dengan Input Program Vigenere Chiper C++ dengan Input. Vigenère cipher is a simple polyalphabetic cipher, in which the ciphertext is obtained by modular addition of a (repeating) key phrase and an open text (both of the same length). Encryption. Like A will be replaced by D, C will be replaced by F and so on. Vigenere cipher C program. Vigenere cipher exercise in Haskell. c i = (p i + k i) mod 26 Decryption is the reversed procedure by shifting the ciphertext to the left. $ python Vigenere_cipher_mod.py Key: WHITE Decode text: -> Input text: en un lugar de la mancha de cuyo nombre no quiero acordarme -> Coded text: AU CG PQNIK HA SI FEJJPT HA JCRS JVUUVA UW JYELZH EYVZWENTM Decode text: -> Input text: AU CG PQNIK HA SI FEJJPT HA JCRS JVUUVA UW JYELZH EYVZWENTM -> Decoded text: en un lugar de la mancha de cuyo nombre no quiero … C i = (P i + K i) mod 26 Decryption: According to Wikipedia, we can express the decryption of vigenere cipher in an algebraic equation in the following way. [5] C. R. S. Bhardwaj, "Modification of Vigenère Cipher by Random Numbers, Punctuations & Mathematical Symbols", IOSR Journal of Computer … In this post we discuss a method to encrypt your files using Vigenère Cipher. Hey I'm taking the Hardvard CS50 course through ItunesU and I'm working on writing a code that will encrypt a message using the vigenere cipher which For encryption and decryption Vigenere Cipher Table is used in which alphabets from A to Z are written in 26 rows. Also Read: Vigenere Cipher in C and C++. Search vigenere cipher c, 300 result(s) found vigenere 体制 本程序使用dev c++开发实现,希望对大家有用. It uses a Vigenere table or Vigenere square for encryption and decryption of the text. 1 \$\begingroup\$ I implemented a Vigenere cipher that preserves case and can also decrypt if you pass the -d argument. The tabula recta typically contains the 26 letters of the Latin alphabet from A to Z along the top of each column, and repeated along the left side at the beginning of each row. Vigenere Chiper Adalah Teknik atau Metode menyandikan Plaintext menggunakan deretan sandi Caesar berdasarkan huruf pada kata kunci. By Jazib; On Mar 25, 2020 In Cryptography; In cryptography, a cipher (or cypher) is an algorithm for performing encryption or decryption—a series of well-defined steps that can be followed as a procedure. Lets Encrypt 3. Quoting the Wikipedia's article on Vigenère cipher:. The program should handle keys and text of unequal length, and should capitalize everything and discard non-alphabetic characters. Two methods perform the vigenere cipher. printf("\nThe cipher has a key of length 9. ie. Fee Management System In C; C Program To swap two number by using call by refe... C Program To sum up first N natural number; C Program to print the square of float number; C Program To find reverse of a number; C Program to evaluate the expression s=sqr(a()+b()) How to Validate ListBox in asp.net; ASP.NET Validation - How to disable client script Vigenere Cipher - Haskell Implementation. In this technique we use a table of alphabets A to Z which are written in 26 rows which is also known as Vigenere Table. vigenere-cipher. What is the Vigenère cipher? Even though the vigenere cipher is easy to understand and implement, for three centuries it resisted all attempts to break it. The vigenere table is also called the tabula recta. But i have to throw out the characters that they aren't valid letters after I will give the choice to user to give text from terminal or from a file. Related tasks Caesar cipher Rot-13 Substitution Cipher In this C++ source code, we show classes capable of encoding and decoding messages according to the Vigenere cipher. Given a plain-text message and a numeric key, cipher/de-cipher the given text using Columnar Transposition Cipher. There are several ways to achieve the ciphering manually : Vigenere Ciphering by adding letters. Takes user input and encrypts it with an alphabetical keyword. Active 1 month ago. Vigenere Cipher is a polyalphabetic substitution technique that is used for encrypting and decrypting a message text. Vigenere Cipher in C. 0. Vigenere Encryption and Decryption in C++. Alberti Cipher is probably one of the initial ciphers invented by Leon Battista Alberti in around 1467. Create a Custom Full-Screen Dialog in Android. Implement a Vigenère cypher, both encryption and decryption. One of the popular implementations of this cipher algorithm is Vigenere cipher and Playfair cipher. When the vigenere table is given, the encryption and decryption are done using the vigenere table (26 * … Viewed 686 times 6. For decryption just follow the reverse of encryption process. CS50 Vigenere Cipher. Both classes i.e. The program is not fully auto, but by its output, the result is pretty obvious. Below I have shared program to implement caesar cipher in C and C++. Trending now CSCAN Disk Scheduling Algorithm Program in C/C++. Hot Network Questions Does the sun's rising/setting angle change every few months? Ask Question Asked 1 month ago. This finds the right key (I think, I didn't try to decode it after getting the key). This program encrypts and decrypts text files using vigenère cipher. vigenere institutional procedures for the use of the dev c … It uses the 26x26 table of letter A- Z as the row heading and column heading. It is a form of polyalphabetic substitution. It is used for encryption of alphabetic text. Didactic implementation of Vigenère Cipher in C. A C extension for Python is also provided. LFU Page Replacement Algorithm Program in C/C++. Vigenère's cipher improves upon Caesar's cipher by encrypting messages using a sequence of keys (or, put another way, a keyword). This Autokey is polyalphabet Substitution cipher. Vigenère Cipher Algorithm Program in C/C++. 2. Receiver has the same key and can create the same key table, and then decrypt any messages made using that key. a 3*3 matrix.\nEnter the 9 character key. Encryption with Vigenere uses a key made of letters (and an alphabet). On March 25, 2020 Leave a Reply Cancel reply. The Vigenère cipher is a method of encrypting alphabetic text by using a series of interwoven Caesar ciphers based on the letters of a keyword. Berikut Source Code nya : #include #include using namespace std; For example Plaintext --> F O L L O W D I R E C T I O N Key --> P F O L L O W D I R E C T I O As shown, the key is add the first of subkeys. Algorithms In other words, if p is some plaintext and k is a keyword (i.e., an alphbetical string, whereby A represents 0, B represents 1, C represents 2, … , and Z represents 25), then each letter, c i , in the ciphertext, c , is computed as: Since shifting to the left is a subtraction, the decryption procedure is simply: p i = (c i - k i) mod 26 With this in mind, it is very easy to program a Vigenère cipher as follows: Vigenere cipher is a method of encrypting plaintext with the help of different Caesar ciphers which are nothing but an arrangement of alphabets. Program for Caesar Cipher in C Encryption The Vigenère cipher is a method of encrypting alphabetic text by using a series of different Caesar ciphers based on the letters of a keyword. Method 1. Here you will get program for vigenere cipher in Java for both encryption and decryption. In the Vigenère cipher, a message is encrypted using a secret key, as well as an encryption table (called a Vigenere square, Vigenere table, or tabula recta). In this cipher algorithm, a cipher alphabet for the plain-text alphabet may be different at different places during the encryption process. The Columnar Transposition Cipher is a form of transposition cipher just like Rail Fence Cipher.Columnar Transposition involves writing the plaintext out in rows, and then reading the ciphertext off in columns one by one. #include #include encryption cplusplus cpp vigenere encrypt decrypt decryption vigenere-cipher Updated May 3, 2018 The encryption can be described by the following formula: 4. Program 218:One Time Pad Cipher using C Program 218: To understand What is One Time Pad Cipher ? Vigenere Cipher in C. April 2, 2014 by Koren Leslie Cohen. VigenereEncrypt and VigenereDecrypt inherit from the EncryptedFileWriter and EncryptedFileReader classes respectively. 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Mexican singer, songwriter and actor Oscar Chavez has passed away from complications relating to COVID-19. Chavez was hospitalized on Tuesday at the 20 de Noviembre National Medical Center in Mexico City after experiencing symptoms of the coronavirus, which included fever, body pain and some difficulties with breathing.
The State Workers' Social Security Institute stated that Chavez had "evident respiratory difficulty" in addition to a chronic lung condition. He later tested positive for the coronavirus and eventually succumbed to COVID-19-related pneumonia on Thursday, April 30, afternoon. He was 85.
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Known for being one of the main proponents of Nueva Trova in Mexico in the '60s and '70s, Chavez included extensive social commentary in his music, often espousing left-wing ideas in his lyrics.
Nueva Trova is a movement within Cuban music that emerged in the late '60s following the 1959 Cuban Revolution and was thus birthed during a time of significant political and social change.
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The movement had its roots in traditional Trova, a popular style of Cuban music that emerged in the 19th Century, but differed from its predecessors in that it was extremely politically charged.
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In addition to his music, Chavez was also an accomplished actor, educated in theatre at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). He also produced and acted in several plays, movies and telenovelas in Mexico during his long career that spanned four decades, though his music is what brought him international fame.
Some of Chavez's most popular hits include the 1974 track 'Por Ti' ('For You'), an extremely emotional song that sees the narrator weep due to an intense longing, as well as the 1975 track 'La Casita' ('The Little House'), which ridiculed the corrupt political elite via lyrics that described a fictional mansion belonging to a politician.
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Chavez's song hauntingly recalls the forgotten town, in all its glory and beauty, creating a sense of nostalgia for more peaceful and happier times against the backdrop of social upheaval in Mexico in the '70s.
Tributes have poured in following Chavez's passing. Alejandra Frausto Guerrero, Mexico's Secretary of Culture, tweeted, "A fighting voice never fades, thank you Oscar Chavez, your life was a journey worthy of you. My condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues in struggle and song. Long live Oscar Chavez!"
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When dealing with wisdom tooth pain, you must seek the proper treatment. Wisdom teeth are a normal part of life for most people, and they often become painful when they start to erupt. This can be a very uncomfortable experience. If left untreated, it can cause further complications. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help alleviate wisdom tooth pain and prevent more severe issues down the road. This article will discuss what to do if you're experiencing wisdom tooth discomfort.
What is a Wisdom Tooth?
Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are the last set of adult teeth to develop in humans. They usually appear between the ages of 17 and 21 and can cause pain when they start appearing in the mouth. The pain associated with wisdom teeth is because they often lack enough space to grow properly and become impacted, meaning stuck within the jawbone or soft tissue. In other cases, wisdom teeth may be partially erupted, leading to inflammation of surrounding gums and tooth decay. Regardless of your situation, it's important to seek treatment for wisdom tooth discomfort as soon as possible.
Warning Signs of Wisdom Teeth Pain
Pain from wisdom teeth typically presents itself gradually over time with varying intensity levels. It can start as a dull ache but eventually become more severe and sharp. Other warning signs include jaw stiffness, difficulty opening the mouth, headaches, and earaches on the affected side of your face. If you experience any of these symptoms, you must seek your dentist's help immediately to prevent further complications.
5 Treatment Options for Wisdom Tooth Pain
Wisdom teeth, also called third molars, typically come in during the late teens or early twenties. Wisdom tooth pain is a common issue, but luckily, various treatment options are available.
1. Over-the-Counter Medication
Over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen can help reduce pain and swelling associated with wisdom tooth pain. However, it is important to take these medications only as directed and not exceed the recommended dosage. If the pain persists, you should consult a dentist as soon as possible.
2. Ice or Heat Packs
Applying ice or heat packs to the area around a sore wisdom tooth can help reduce wisdom teeth pain and discomfort. You can use ice packs to reduce inflammation and swelling, while heat packs can help to relax the muscles and increase circulation. To use an ice or heat pack, wrap it in a thin cloth before applying it directly to the cheek area. Do not leave either type of pack on for longer than 15 minutes at a time. Taking breaks between applications is vital to prevent tissue damage from freezing or burning.
3. Home Remedies
Many home remedies, such as salt water rinses, herbal teas, and essential oils, may help relieve symptoms associated with wisdom tooth pain. Saltwater rinses can help soothe the area around your wisdom teeth and reduce inflammation. Herbal teas, such as chamomile, may have anti-inflammatory properties that could help relieve pain. Essential oils can also be used as a home remedy for wisdom tooth pain.
4. Oral Surgery
Depending on the severity of the case, oral surgery may be necessary to remove problematic wisdom teeth or address underlying dental issues. During the procedure, your dentist or oral surgeon may use a local anesthetic to numb the area and minimize discomfort. Oral surgeries such as wisdom tooth extractions can often be completed in one visit with minimal recovery time.
5. Professional Cleaning
Professional dental cleanings can help to prevent and treat the build-up of plaque or tartar around problem wisdom teeth, which may be causing discomfort. An additional benefit is that professional cleaning helps protect against potential infections that could worsen the pain from a wisdom tooth. It's essential to seek advice from a dentist if any signs of infection are present. They will ensure that the affected area is properly treated and provide the best care for a successful recovery.
Self-Care Tips After Wisdom Tooth Extraction
After wisdom tooth extraction, proper care is essential to help ensure a successful recovery and reduce the risk of complications. Proper self-care can speed up your healing process and keep you comfortable and healthy. Here are some tips for taking care of yourself after wisdom tooth removal:
Keep your head elevated on pillows while resting or sleeping for the first few days following surgery. This can help with swelling and discomfort in the area.
Avoid activities that strain the mouth, such as talking, yawning, laughing, or drinking through a straw. Allowing yourself some rest time will help with healing.
Gently rinse your mouth with lukewarm salt water every two hours during waking hours to prevent infection and reduce swelling.
Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking for at least three days after extraction to prevent infection and support healing.
Eat soft foods such as yogurt, mashed potatoes, soup, or pudding for the first few days following surgery. As your mouth begins to heal, you can introduce other softer foods that are easier to chew.
Take any medications your dentist prescribed to help control pain and reduce inflammation in the area.
Gently brush your teeth but avoid brushing near the extraction sites until they are fully healed. Doing so prematurely may cause bleeding or infection.
Contact your dentist if you experience persistent pain, excessive bleeding, fever, or signs of infection like redness or swelling in the area.
Final Thoughts
Dealing with wisdom tooth pain can be a terrible experience, but it's essential to seek the proper treatment to reduce your symptoms and prevent further complications. If you're experiencing any of the warning signs discussed above, make sure to contact your dentist immediately for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Additionally, by following the self-care tips mentioned here, you can help minimize any potential discomfort while waiting for professional help. | eng | 40e41326-35df-4503-8bb4-5fe67e9d72c1 | https://www.cloudland.net/dealing-with-wisdom-tooth-pain/ |
How to design your home for solar panels- maximizing sun exposure the sun's energy. The location of your home plays a crucial role in maximizing sun exposure for your solar panels your home is located in an open area that receives maximum sunlight throughout the day. Trees or buildings that cast shadows on your roof reduce the amount of sunlight that reaches your solar panels, affecting their efficiency. If you're considering a new home, choose a south-facing location to maximize sun exposure.
The orientation of your roof is equally important when it comes to maximizing sun exposure for solar panels. As mentioned earlier, a south-facing roof is ideal for maximum sun exposure throughout the day if your roof is the sun's energy by installing good time to install solar on the part of the roof that receives the most sunlight. The sloping roof Solar panel efficiency is influenced by several factors. Ideally, solar panel slopes should be between 30 and 45 degrees during the day and nearby trees and buildings should not shade them. As mentioned earlier, trees or buildings that cast shadows on your roof reduce the amount of sunlight that reaches your solar panel's obstructions that are shading your roof, consider removing them or trimming them back to allow maximum sunlight to reach your solar panels. Solar power is for charging your electric car or heating your pool. It's important to also solar panels are cleaned regularly to ensure maximum efficiency. To maximize your solar power system is to use energy-efficient appliances to reduce your overall energy consumption. This saves you money on your energy bill, but its solar system works more effectively.
There are proper insulation is key to keeping your home in winter and cool in the summer consider upgrading your attic, and basement to reduce and gain.
A programmable thermostat allows you to temperatures to save energy at home or asleep.
When it's time to replace your appliances, look for models with the ENERGY STAR label. These appliances are certified to be energy-efficient saving you money on your energy bills. Planting trees at home in the summer and windbreaks the amount of energy and cools your home.
There are types of solar panels available in the market, and choosing the right efficiency. Monocry stalline solar panels are polycrystalline solar panels expensive. Thin-film solar panels hand less efficient and affordable considers your budget and energy choosing the type of solar panels to install. Installing solar panels is a professional solar panel installer to ensure solar panels are installed correctly and safely. A professional installer determines the best location, and orientation, and ensures t installed correctly to maximize efficiency.
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In Their Words: Keith R. A. DeCandido (part 2)
Last month, one of my favorite authors, Keith R. A. DeCandido, took some time away from writing books to answer some questions for me. Here's part two of our emailed interview. (The intro is here. Part 1 is here.)
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How do you start a project? Do you begin with a random idea or an urge to cover a topic, or does research inform your choices? Once you've got an idea, do you outline, or just write what comes?
There's no one answer to the first question. The answer to the second question is, "Yes, and many more besides." As for the third question—I always outline first. For one thing, 99% of my work is media tie-in fiction, and an outline is required for that, because that outline has to be approved by more than one party before you can write a single word. Besides which, I work better if I know how it ends before I start.
Describe your ideal book signing. Is it in a large chain bookstore, or a smaller independent one? Is there a café? Do they have food and drinks that tie in with your book? What is the audience like?
I like signings where people show up. If it's at a chain or an independent, that's fine—I've done both and enjoyed both. I don't think the refreshments need to tie into what I write—I'll just settle for having refreshments. Café is always welcome, but not required. As for the audience, I just prefer that there be one…
Tell us a bit about your current project. What's it about? When is it coming out? Is it drastically different from your last work, or continuing a similar theme? What do you want prospective readers to know?
Which one? Right now I'm working on the revision of a Star Trek short story, after which I will be writing the revision of a Star Trek novel outline, after which I'll be writing the outline for another tie-in novel, after which I'll be writing a Star Trek novella that will be published in eBook form, and somewhere in there I need to write the outline for a five-issue comic book miniseries, and also proofread the pages for another Star Trek novel. I also need to edit another eBook novella and a tie-in novel I'm freelance editing—all this stuff has to be done before mid-month. And I've got a novel due 15 December, another due 15 January, another due 15 February, and another due 15 March, with a comic book script due 1 March | eng | 85ba07b1-15b8-4ced-bd97-507d11aa5e14 | https://www.bibliotica.com/2007/11/in-their-words-keith-r-a-decandido-part-2/ |
Women in the Streets. For Bread and the Nation
Women in the first world war
Women's role in World War I has been neglected by historiography for too long. We have devised an exhibition about women living and working during wartime to fill in this historiographical gap and bring new historiographical findings to public attention. The exhibitions dedicated to four wartime years (1914, 1915, 1916, and 1917) and the beginnings of the post-war period showcase primarily events taking place in the immediate proximity of the Isonzo Front and behind it. Close attention has been paid also to events happening in a broader international setting during wartime. Women as wives, mothers, sisters, daughters, girls, peasants and workers, members of the bourgeoisie or aristocracy, charitable ladies, prostitutes, rebels, supporters and opponents of the war — women with their biographies and social roles defined and marked by the war are the protagonists of individual thematic sets. | eng | b09ff08e-6379-42c4-b503-a835fa78e779 | http://www.potmiru.si/zenskevprvi/en/ |
Oral Hygiene Maintenance
Oral hygiene maintenance is something that's usually accomplished at home more than the dentist's office. This involves a consistent and thorough brushing at least twice a day, flossing, rinsing, etc. When going to the dentist, they will check to see how your oral hygiene is going. They may even offer suggestions for improving your routine.
ORAL HYGIENE MAINTENANCE
Brushing
Brushing is one of the most important aspects of oral maintenance. At minimum, patients should be brushing thoroughly at least twice a day. Using a soft to medium toothbrush is suggested. On top of that, patients should be careful to not brush too hard since this can irritate the gums and cause them to bleed.
Flossing
Flossing is important because it reaches in between the teeth and under the gum along the teeth in order to remove particles that weren't removed by brushing. Flossing after each meal or at least after brushing is suggested. Keeping floss with you while on the go is a great way to help ensure you're fitting in your flossing each day.
MORE ABOUT ORAL HYGIENE MAINTENANCE
Mouthwash
Mouthwash is often seen as an optional aspect to oral hygiene maintenance. However, it shouldn't be seen in this manner since it's also a vital step to keeping teeth in tip-top shape. Mouthwash reaches all the crooks and crannies that brushing and flossing can't reach. This helps removes germs, bad bacteria, etc. that can cause bad breath and decay.
Diet
As a part of oral hygiene, foods like junk food, soda, etc. should be avoided as much as possible. Alleviating multiple snacks in between meals is also a great way to help keep your teeth healthy. These kinds of foods and drinks can cause decay or plaque buildup, especially if a patient's routine isn't consistent. | eng | 973c8d0e-62e3-4bd8-ba91-211d9d76bff4 | https://familydentalphx.com/oral-hygiene-maintenance/ |
Social and Cultural Norms Overview In this you will.docx
1. Social and Cultural Norms Overview In this assignment, you will
Social and Cultural NormsOverviewIn this assignment, you will argue a pro or con position
involving minorities, women, or LGBTQ individuals given an audience with opposing
views.Presenting stereotypes of minorities/women/LGBTQ individuals affects viewers'
conceptions of different groups.How do such skewed views affect real-life interactions with
members of minority groups? Is there a difference among such genres as comedies, dramas,
police procedurals, children's shows, cartoons, and reality shows, in how marginalized
people are portrayed? Can you cite any examples from your own experiences?The media
should be trusted to provide the means to change people's perceptions of minorities. Argue
for or against this statement.RequirementsYour paper must outline specifically the nature
of the problem and demonstrate critical thinking, sound logic, valid claims, personal
passion, and credible support that is cited correctly. Write a three-page paper in which
you:In the introduction, include a quote, question or statistic from your text and an
overview of the three major points you will cover.Introduce your position with a thesis
statement at the end of the first paragraph.Provide three major points to support your
thesis statement (put each major point in a separate paragraph).Answer each of the sub-
questions in at least one paragraph each.Wrap up your assignment with a strong conclusion
in which you restate the points you made and supported.Organize arguments and support
your claims effectively.Demonstrate personal passion for your position and critical thinking
with persuasive language, sound logic, valid claims, and credible support for the
claims.Provide three credible and reliable sources (in addition to the textbook) about
current events, which have been published in the last five years and are cited correctly in
the position paper.Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:Include a
cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the professor's name,
the course title and the date. Include a source page to demonstrate understanding of the
Strayer Writing Standards. The cover and source pages are not included in the required
assignment page length. An Assignment 1 Sample [PDF] has been provided for your
reference.Resources:Strayer University LibraryThe specific course learning outcome
associated with this assignment is:Argue a pro or con position on a controversial topic
considering an identified audience. | eng | bb458c4d-db62-4072-b65f-8367f0a29796 | https://es.slideshare.net/write12/social-and-cultural-norms-overview-in-this-you-willdocx |
Brush Removal: What is it & How does it work?
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Brush Removal: What Is It & How Does It Work?
Have you neglected your land for a long enough time to be loaded with weed, grass, tree limbs, stumps, and other types of vegetation? Has the pile of undesirable brush become the habitat of variant types of pests and rodents that pose a serious threat to you and your household's health?
Does the work that needs to be done to make your landscape spotlessly clean, safe, and visually attractive seem overwhelming? That's why you should know all about brush removal. It can save the day and bring peace back both to your property and your mind.
What Is Brush Removal?
Brush is the collective term for various trees and shrub vegetation. This includes weeds, grasses, trees, branches and shrubs of all sizes and shapes.
Brush removal is the practice of clearing land of all vegetation, making it suitable for construction, gardening or simply living a comfortable life.
Removal is the process of ridding land of all brush using various methods and equipment. Brush removal offers three main advantages; firstly, it makes your land more visually appealing to potential visitors; secondly, it keeps your property safer by preventing potential wild fires that brush can ignite.
Additionally, clearing away brush on your property will make the land healthier by eliminating pests, rodents, bacteria and fungus that have taken refuge there. Combining both of these advantages will increase your land's value by almost 15% – that means more money in your pocket!
There are various methods for clearing away brush from your property, depending on the specifics and available resources. Here are a few common techniques:
Mechanical Removal
Mechanical removal is the practice of using tools, machines and manual labor to clear away brush from your property. This could involve using a chainsaw, brush cutter or other powered tools; alternatively it could involve manual labor such as raking, shoveling or hauling away of brush.
Mechanical removal is the most laborious, but also most efficient method for brush removal. It allows for the rapid removal of large amounts of brush in a short amount of time and works best when dealing with larger or difficult-to-burn brush.
Burning
Burning is a popular method for clearing away brush from your landscape. This straightforward solution can often be the most economical choice, though it must be done safely by wearing protective clothing and using a fire extinguisher. Burning can be dangerous, so take necessary safety precautions like wearing protective clothing and using an extinguisher when burning.
Before burning brush, it is essential to make sure it's legal in your area. Some places have restrictions on burning, so check with local fire departments or city officials prior to lighting a fire.
Mulching
Mulching is one of the best methods for brush removal. This process involves using a mulching machine to shred brush into very small pieces that can then be used as mulch or compost.
Mulching can be an excellent way to utilize brush in your landscape, rather than throwing it away. Mulch helps retain moisture in the soil which helps prevent weeds and provides essential nutrients for plants. At Ranch Land Rock Milling & Mulching, we have the necessary machines and expertise to offer cedar brush removal & mulching as our preferred method for clients.
Grazing
Grazing is a not very common method of brush removal but still very organic and environmentally-friendly. If you have livestock, you can use them to help remove brush from your property. Grazing animals such as goats, sheep, and cattle can be used to eat away at brush, which can help to keep it from becoming overgrown.
This method can also help to keep the brush from becoming a fire hazard. Grazing animals can be a great way to get rid of brush, but it is important to make sure that the animals are properly managed. It is important to make sure that the animals are not overgrazing, and that they are rotated to different areas of your property to prevent them from overgrazing one area.
Chemical Removal
Another popular, though not recommended brush removal method is chemical removal. This involves using herbicides or weed killers to kill off brush.
While this approach can be effective, you need to ensure you use the appropriate products and apply them correctly. Additionally, chemical removal carries risks and has a negative impact on the environment; take all necessary precautions beforehand.
Conclusion
Brush removal is a chore you need to do at least once or twice a year in order to keep your land impeccable. Experts believe winter is the best time to roll up your sleeves and clear brush and undergrowth because it prepares the land for the new growth in the upcoming spring.
Taking care of brush removal all by yourself is not an undoable task but it can be very demanding and time-consuming. You need to dedicate a lot of free time to it especially if you are inexperienced and naive at this job. You also need to invest a huge amount of money for purchasing or renting necessary materials and equipment. And of course you need the strength and the physical ability required to finish this laborious task.
This is why we insist that you leave this job to professionals and let them take care of everything for you. Our expert team at Ranch Land will inspect your land very carefully and then choose the method that works for your piece of land best. We will perform the most efficient method with the right equipment and also make sure to dispose of the brush easily and in a way that wouldn't harm the environment. You can contact us at Ranch Land for further information | eng | 8a8102b6-9c5b-4cd5-b20c-8aa9f84be581 | https://www.ranchlandclearing.com/what-is-brush-removal/ |
Applied (private, indivudual) instruction in voice for beginning through intermediate (college sopho The repertoire is classical art song for most students.
Applied (private, one on one) instruction in voice is offered through Tidewater Community College - Norfolk campus. One 60 minute lesson per week is provided through both fall and spring semesters, and two 45 minute lessons per week for the ten-week summer session. Students are taken from whatever level they are on at registration (novice to advanced) and progress from that point - no audition or
prerequsite requirements are imposed before study begins. Primary objectives are the development of good vocal tone, technique, breath management, singing diction and an understanding of basic vocal physiology and vocal health. A recital is held at the end of each term semester and summer session. Students are expected to perform on recital. In addition to the usual fees for academic credit, an applied music fee (currently $450) is collected by the college and is due at registration.
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Good advice! 🙂👍
How Many Hours a Day Should You Practice?
2 hours? 4 hours? 8 hours? 12 hours?How much is enough?Is there such a thing as practicing too much?Is there an optimal number of hours that one should practice?What Do Performers Say?Some of the great artists of the 20th century have shared their thoughts on these questions.
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Truth!! 😉❤
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Too often this IS what our practice routine looks like. This isn't the route to mastery of your instrument or artistic performance. Turn it around friends, turn it around! 😉
I mean, if we're really being honest here… 🤫
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We don't make huge improvements in just one day, but a little improvement each day over time adds up to big results!! 😎❤
07/03/2021
Have a safe and fabulous Fourth of July!
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Just so 'ya know........
Truth. 😉❤️
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Interesting way of thinking about practicing, do you do this?? 🤔
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Breathe deep and relax...... 😉❤
06/16/2021
Practice never ends. There's always something new to learn, something to refine or improve. Keep at it! 😉
Wynton's Twelve Ways to Practice
These will work for almost every activity – from music to schoolwork to sports. Practice is essential. Check out "Wynton's Twelve Ways to Practice."
02/23/2021
An outstanding professional opportunity for a very well qualified baritone........ 😉👍
The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" announces a vacancy for BARITONE vocalist in The U.S. Army Chorus.
The U.S. Army Chorus is one of the nation's only professional men's choruses, and performs a broad spectrum of repertoire that includes patriotic and military selections, pop, Broadway, folk, and classical music. They frequently perform at high-visibility events at the White House, the Vice President's Residence, the U.S. Capitol, and the U.S. Department of State.
The U.S. Army Band's audition and hiring process values diversity, equity, and inclusion. | eng | d1fbfd29-1c58-49d3-8493-c1df55ba5a4e | https://www.schoolandcollegelistings.com/US/Norfolk/1436051233289024/Voice-Studio-of-David-S.-Warren---Tidewater-Community-College |
Category TECH
According to the UK government, big tech companies like Google and Facebook will have to follow new competition rules or face huge fines. The new Digital Markets Unit (DMU) will be able to stop "predatory practices" from being used by…
Technology is always changing, and new pieces of technology are always coming out to replace old ones. A lot of people like to read tech blogs every day. Since the niche keeps getting bigger every year, it's a great idea…
What does a person who works in a pharmacy do? A pharmacy technician works closely with a pharmacist to make sure that their patients are healthy and safe. They find, give out, pack, and label a patient's prescribed medication. A……
Find out how to choose the right software tools and apps to build a tech stack that will improve your business's bottom line and get it ready for future growth. How many programs and apps does your small business use? | eng | ded7c40a-6f81-49d5-9243-00d5df0dbac3 | https://androidnews-jp.com/category/tech/page/6/ |
Set count() function in C++ STL
In this article we are going to discuss the set::count in C++ STL, their syntax, working and their return values.
What is Set in C++ STL?
Sets in C++ STL are the containers which must have unique elements in a general order. Sets must have unique elements because the value of the element identifies the element. Once added a value in set container later can't be modified, although we can still remove or add the values to the set. Sets are used as binary search trees.
What is set::count()?
count() function is an inbuilt function in C++ STL, which is defined in header file. count() is used to count the number of times an argument is found in a set associated with the function. This function can return only two values 0 or 1 because in a set all the values are unique, so at most a value in the set will occur once.
Syntax
name_of_set.count(const type_t& value);
Parameter
This function accepts only 1 parameter, i.e the value which we want to find and count in the set container
Return value
This function can return only two values, either 0 (the value is not present in the container), or 1 (the value is present in the container). | eng | 2f96a785-fff8-4eee-872c-7b37c68e1d0c | https://www.tutorialspoint.com/set-count-function-in-cplusplus-stl |
Description of problem (please be detailed as possible and provide log
snippets):
following it was decided that it makes more sense to use a default TTL of 0 for cache buckets.
this was changed internally in noobaa, but should also be changed in the management console
Version of all relevant components (if applicable):
Does this issue impact your ability to continue to work with the product
(please explain in detail what is the user impact)?
Is there any workaround available to the best of your knowledge?
Rate from 1 - 5 the complexity of the scenario you performed that caused this
bug (1 - very simple, 5 - very complex)?
Can this issue reproducible?
Can this issue reproduce from the UI?
If this is a regression, please provide more details to justify this | eng | e1641843-b350-408a-be71-a48b6b50fe80 | https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?format=multiple&id=2037241 |
What is the maximum recommended USB cable length I can use to connect my product?
Epson recommends using a USB cable 15 feet (4.5 m) or less when connecting the projector to a computer or device with a USB 2.0 port. If the signal strength decreases over a longer USB cable, use of a signal booster is recommended.
Published: Oct 14, 2010 | eng | 85f9ae14-b242-492f-bfcf-f03d855f0ec6 | https://epson.com/faq/SPT_V11H313020~faq-173666?faq_cat=faq-8796127471692 |
What Do Human Geographers Study
Human geographers study the relationships between people and their environments. They ask questions about how people use, interact with, and transform their environments.
Human geographers are interested in understanding the different ways that people experience the world. They might look at how people in different parts of the world live their lives, what they value, and how they interact with their surroundings.
Human geographers also study the ways that people affect their environments. They might look at how people build cities and suburbs, how they use natural resources, and how they change the landscape.
Human geography is a diverse field that includes a variety of different approaches and sub-disciplines. Some of the most common approaches include:
-Cultural geography: This approach looks at how culture influences the way people interact with their environment.
-Economic geography: This approach looks at how people use and exchange resources to create economic systems.
-Environmental geography: This approach looks at how people interact with the environment and how the environment affects people.
-Social geography: This approach looks at the ways that people interact with each other in their environments.
Human geography is a complex and fascinating field. It offers a unique perspective on the world that we live in and the ways that people interact with their surroundings.
What does human geography study?
Human geography is the study of the distribution and characteristics of human activity on the earth's surface. It encompasses the study of human populations, their cultures, their economies, and the natural environment.
Human geography is a relatively new discipline, dating back only to the early 20th century. It emerged as a response to the increasing specialization of other branches of geography, such as physical geography and regional geography. Human geography is distinguished from these other branches by its focus on the study of humans and their interactions with the environment.
The subject matter of human geography is extremely diverse, and includes a wide range of topics, such as the study of cities and urbanization, economic geography, environmental geography, population geography, and social geography.
One of the primary goals of human geography is to better understand the complex relationships between humans and their environment. Human geographers seek to identify the factors that influence human behavior and settlement patterns, and to understand the impact that humans have on the environment.
Human geography is a fascinating and essential field of study, providing insights into the complex and ever-changing world in which we live.
What do human geographers tend to study?
Human geographers are researchers who specialize in the study of human activity and its effects on the environment. They may focus on a particular region or country, or on global phenomena. Human geography is a fairly new field of study, and its focus is constantly evolving. However, some of the topics that human geographers typically explore include the distribution and movement of people and their resources, the effects of economic and political systems on human activity, and the impact of humans on the environment.
What do human geographers focus on?
Human geographers focus on the study of the relationships between people and their environments. They may look at the ways that people interact with their physical surroundings, or the ways that they use and adapt to their cultural surroundings. Human geographers may also look at how people are affected by global changes such as climate change or economic recession.
What are the 3 main topics of human geography?
Human geography is the study of the relationships between people and their environment. It is a relatively new field that emerged in the late 19th century, and it has since grown to become one of the most important branches of geography.
There are three main topics of human geography: spatial organization, human-environment interaction, and cultural landscape.
Spatial organization refers to the way that people use space to interact with each other and their environment. It includes the study of settlement patterns, transportation networks, and land use.
Human-environment interaction is the examination of the ways that people and their environment interact with each other. It includes the study of the physical environment, the human ecology of populations, and the impact of human activities on the environment.
Cultural landscape is the examination of the ways that people shape their environment and the ways that the environment shapes people. It includes the study of the physical features of the landscape, the cultural features of the landscape, and the historical changes that have taken place in the landscape.
These are the three main topics of human geography, but it is important to note that it is a field that is constantly evolving, and new topics are always being added.
What are 4 types of human geography?
There are four main types of human geography: physical geography, cultural geography, economic geography, and political geography.
Physical geography is the study of the natural features of the earth, including landforms, climates, and ecosystems. It includes the study of the earth's atmosphere and oceans.
Cultural geography is the study of the ways that cultures interact with the environment, including the ways that cultures are shaped by the environment and the ways that cultures affect the environment.
Economic geography is the study of the ways that geography affects economic activity, including the distribution of resources and the location of economic activities.
Political geography is the study of the ways that geography affects political systems and political activity.
What are the 5 main branches of human geography?
One of the most popular and diverse fields of study, human geography is the study of the human condition. It encompasses a wide range of topics, from the physical environment to human culture and behavior.
There are many different branches of human geography, but five of the most important are:
1. Physical geography: This branch of human geography focuses on the natural environment and how it affects human activity. Topics studied include climate, landforms, ecosystems, and natural resources.
2. Human geography: This branch of human geography is the study of how humans interact with their environment. Topics studied include population density, migration, and economic development.
3. Cultural geography: This branch of human geography is the study of how culture affects human activity. Topics studied include language, religion, and ethnicity.
4. Regional geography: This branch of human geography is the study of specific regions of the world. Topics studied include the physical environment, human culture, and economic development.
5. Geographic information systems (GIS): This branch of human geography is the use of computers to analyze and map geographic data. Topics studied include land use, population density, and transportation networks.
What does human geography include?
Human geography is the study of how humans interact with their environment. It includes the study of human populations, their movements, and the ways in which they interact with their surroundings. Human geography can be divided into two main branches: physical geography and human geography.
Physical geography is the study of the natural environment and how it affects human populations. It includes the study of landforms, climate, water resources, and the distribution of plant and animal life. Physical geography can be used to understand how humans have adapted to their environment, and how they have used natural resources to create settlements and civilizations.
Human geography is the study of the human environment. It includes the study of the distribution and concentration of human populations, their use of land and resources, and the ways in which they interact with their surroundings. Human geography can be used to understand how humans have shaped their environment, and how the environment has shaped human cultures and civilizations.
Human geography is an important field of study because it helps us to understand the complex relationships between humans and their environment. It can be used to help us make informed decisions about how to use natural resources, and how to plan for the future growth of human populations | eng | bbc2d202-3293-4ebf-b8d7-2654ecbf3beb | https://smartstartga.org/what-do-human-geographers-study/ |
Why Abandon For the Junk Yard When You Can Sell Your Car for a Little Cash
Why Abandon For the Junk Yard When You Can Sell Your Car for a Little Cash
Friday, April 14, 2017
There are many reasons a car is no longer needed, maybe it's not used anymore and taking up space or it could be you bought a new one and couldn't trade it in on your new purchase. No worries, you don't need to park it on the side of the road in a small town to let the city tow it to a junk yard. At Car Buyer USA we don't just by cars worth thousands of dollars, we pay cash for cars, trucks and suvs for as little as $65.00.
Yes it's true; some people literally park a car on the side of the road when they can't afford to dish out the cash to get rid of their unwanted cars or trucks. Not a smart decision when you put it into perspective. Just because you don't have the time or the money to put into unloading a vehicle, doesn't mean you have to be stuck with it or trying to decide a way to be free of it. You can take a few minutes to call us or fill out the short form and you'll be on the road to getting rid of that eyesore in the yard, and a little extra cash in your pocket. What you think isn't worth the effort can be turned around into you doing the smart thing. Sell your car fast to Car Buyer USA and get top dollar for that thing on four wheels you've been dying to get rid of | eng | d1582246-40dc-4975-b879-76d030bbf6cb | https://www.carbuyerusa.com/sell-your-car-blog/why-abandon-for-the-junk-yard-when-you-can-sell-your-car-for-a-little-cash |
Hunter
These tales follow original story lines diverging from theStar Warscanon. Well , most of them do as some are so called retcon/fixit tales as | eng | 9a36889d-1ddf-434a-b97f-102dab78370c | https://rantingsofathirdkind.blog/2023/04/30/star-wars-the-clone-wars-the-bad-batch-and-the-mandalorian-fanfiction-new-stories-and-updates-posted-on-ao3-and-fanfic-net-april-2023/ |
Campus Network - Finding the MAC Address of an Ethernet Adapter
This document describes how to find the MAC of an Ethernet Adapter. Ethernet Adapters are used to get a wired connection for laptops that lack Ethernet ports and typically utilize a USB connection (Windows or Mac OS X) or Thunderbolt connection (Mac OS X only).
If a laptop is connected to the campus network in a Housing location via an Ethernet adapter, you will need to register the MAC address of the adapter. The laptop will have its own MAC for wireless connections, but will use the MAC of the adapter for all wired connections. Follow the instructions below to find the MAC address for an Ethernet Adapter used with your Windows or Mac OS X laptop.
Windows
With an Ethernet cable plugged into your data jack, connect your Ethernet adapter to the other end of the cable, then plug the Ethernet adapter into one of the laptop's USB ports.
Open your Windows start menu, then type cmd in the search bar and press Enter to open Command Prompt.
In Command Prompt, type ipconfig /all.
Information for the Ethernet Adapter will be found under the heading Ethernet adapter. The Physical Address corresponds to the MAC address. This is the address that will need to be registered for housing network connections.
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Under the Info tab, select the applicable network interface from the dropdown menu. The Hardware Address listed is the MAC address of your adapter. This is the address that will need to be registered for housing network connections.
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So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Signal and the Noise tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Nate Silver's book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of The Signal and the Noise by Nate Silver includes:
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About T he Signal and the Noise by Nate Silver: Drawing on groundbreaking research, The Signal and the Noise, written by the founder and editor-in-chief of FiveThirtyEight.com, examines how data has been used in prediction and forecasting, and how to find the true signals—the points that indicate that something will happen—amidst noisy and distracting data. Addressing different fields of forecasting and predictions—from politics to earthquakes to poker—Silver explores the reasons why some things are easier to forecast, like the weather, while others are so difficult, such as terrorism. From one of the country's smartest thinkers. The Signal and the Noise provides vital insights into how to think about probability and predictions on the economy, climate change, sports, and other subjects that impact our lives Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail—but Some Don't an online PDF/ePUB?
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The invention of the printing press in 1440 led to the spread of information around Europe. Seventy-seven years later, the publication of Martin Luther's Ninety-fiveTheses plunged the continent into centuries of religious war. But this dissemination of ideas also led to the Industrial Revolution, which brought about extraordinary economic growth.
In the 2000s, big data has made huge progress in areas from baseball to betting, but still, entire sectors, from financial catastrophes to natural disasters, are not being predicted accurately. The amount of data available makes it almost impossible for us to sort through it all, but if we begin to understand our natural biases, we can use the data to help us make better predictions.
Need to Know: Just as the printing press brought a wave of information that destabilized Europe but ultimately led to the Industrial Revolution, the rise of big data will bring a lot of bad information—noise—which we must learn to sift for the truth—the signal.
1: A Catastrophic Failure of Prediction
The financial crisis of 2008 was a result of a failure of prediction by the agencies who gave excellent ratings to securities known as collateralized debt obligations (CDOs), which included bad mortgages and were incredibly unsafe. The rating agencies profited from the abundance of CDOs, so they incentivized banks to continue producing more.
The unprecedented American housing bubble in the 2000s was result of people being encouraged to buy or flip homes even if they couldn't afford to do so. This was supported by a financial market—lenders, brokers, and ratings agencies—which benefited from every sale—and from the incorrect belief that homeownership was always a profitable investment.
For each dollar that was being spent in housing sales, there were almost fifty dollars worth of trades in mortgage-backed securities. Institutions like Lehman Brothers were highly leveraged, and they were betting with money they didn't actually have or that they had borrowed, which put them in precarious positions if the value of their portfolios declined even a small amount. This should have made investors reluctant to purchase assets, but the positive ratings from the credit agencies convinced unknowing buyers that these were solid purchases.
When Barack Obama took office in 2009, his stimulus package was meant to keep unemployment in check; in reality, the recession was worse than people knew at the time, causing the unemployment rate to go higher than his administration predicted it would.
The recession was caused by a series of poor predictions, each caused by predictors overlooking key pieces of information. In the lead-up to the housing crash, ratings agencies were creating models that didn't include all data relevant to the current housing situation, making them useless. An important lesson was learned the hard way. We should always take all data into account, even data that disrupts our models and calls our accuracy into question. A false sense of confidence in accuracy can lead to avoidable disaster.
Need to Know: The housing crisis and subsequent financial collapse and economic recession were caused by a string of prediction errors, each a result of overlooking key information.
2: Are You Smarter Than a Television Pundit?
In the run-up to the 2008 presidential election, many television pundits were unable to predict the obvious: Barack Obama had a solid lead and was going to win. With this knowledge, Silver goes back to evaluate the predictions made on the public affairs show The McLaughlin Group and determines that, overall, they only got about half of their forecasts right. A similar trend could be seen in the 1980s, when political experts failed to predict the collapse of the Soviet Union, despite Gorbachev's sincere efforts to reform the country and the dire economic straits within the USSR. Historically, forecasts from experts in a variety of subject areas were barely more accurate than random chance.
While studying the personalities of these experts, Philip Tetlock divided them into two categories—hedgehogs and foxes. Hedgehogs believe in big ideas and maintain that governing principles affect all behavior. Foxes believe in a plethora of small ideas and understand that there is nuance and complexity in the world.
Tetlock then found that the latter group is better at predicting. For instance, foxes would have been able to see that the USSR was an increasingly unstable country for many reasons, while hedgehogs saw only an "evil empire" or a socialist stronghold. But hedgehogs—with their bold, unwavering beliefs—make better TV guests. For hedgehogs, the more information they have, the more likely they are to twist the data to fit with their pre-held beliefs, missing or ignoring any information that would disrupt their forecasts.
FiveThirtyEight was founded by Silver's desire to approach the 2008 Democratic primary with qualitative analysis rather than cable news fluff. It was founded on three "fox-like" principles:
Principle 1: Think Probabilistically
The forecasts on FiveThirtyEight are probabilistic, meaning they cover a range of likely outcomes, accounting for real world uncertainty. What this means practically is that an event with a 90% chance of happening will still not happen 10% of the time. This doesn't mean the prediction was incorrect.
Principle 2: Today's Forecast Is the First Forecast of the Rest of Your Life
Probabilities are moving targets and will change as new data is considered each day. A key to FiveThirtyEight predictions is the willingness to change as information becomes available.
Principle 3: Look for Consensus
Hedgehogs want to single-handedly predict a major event and bask in the glory of their skills, but foxes realize that the best way to forecast is to aggregate many predictions and look for consensus in the data.
Need to Know: Confident political pundits (hedgehogs) are likely to predict inaccurately because they are blinded by their own biases, while data-driven forecasters (foxes) can combine many perspectives to see the truth more accurately and make better predictions.
3: All I Care About Is W's and L's
In the baseball prediction system Silver created for Baseball Prospectus, PECOTA (Player Empirical Comparison and Optimization Test Algorithm), Silver had determined that Red Sox player Dustin Pedroia would be a success, despite scout reports that dismissed him. Silver's predictions proved to be true, and when he sought an interview with Pedroia about these numbers, he realized that the key to the athlete's success was his above-it-all attitude. Pedroia hadn't listened to the scouting reports, which could have brought him down.
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Homeschooling And Language Arts: Strategies And Resources For Teaching Reading, Writing, And Literature
Homeschooling offers a unique opportunity for parents and guardians to provide a tailored educational experience for their children, allowing them to focus on individual strengths, weaknesses, and interests. This personalized approach is especially valuable when homeschooling multiple children, as it enables parents to address each child's specific needs. One of the most crucial aspects of any child's education is the development of language arts skills, which serve as a foundation for learning across all subjects. Language arts encompass three main components: reading, writing, and literature. These elements work together to build essential skills such as communication, critical thinking, and creativity in students. In this article, we will explore the importance of teaching language arts in a homeschool setting, and discuss various strategies and resources for effectively teaching reading, writing, and literature. By prioritizing a well-rounded language arts education, homeschooling families can equip their children with the tools they need for success both academically and in life.
Teaching Reading in a Homeschool Setting
Reading is an essential life skill that lays the groundwork for a child's overall academic success. In a homeschool setting, parents have the advantage of tailoring reading instruction to their child's unique needs and progress. To effectively teach reading, it is crucial to understand the stages of learning to read, the importance of phonics and decoding, strategies for teaching sight words, building vocabulary, and fostering a love of reading. In a homeschool setting, parents can also incorporate subjects like social studies into their child's reading curriculum.
Stages of Learning to Read
Learning to read typically involves four stages:
Pre-reading: In this stage, children develop foundational skills like recognizing letters, understanding that print carries meaning, and developing phonemic awareness (the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds in spoken words).
Phonics: This stage involves learning the relationship between letters and sounds, allowing children to decode words by sounding them out.
Fluency: As children become more proficient in decoding, they begin to read more smoothly and quickly, focusing less on individual letters and more on understanding the text.
Comprehension: In this final stage, children develop the ability to understand and interpret what they read, connecting it to their prior knowledge and experiences.
Phonics And Decoding
Phonics and decoding are essential components of early reading instruction. Teaching children the relationship between letters and sounds helps them decode unfamiliar words and develop fluency. Incorporate phonics instruction through activities like letter-sound matching games, segmenting and blending exercises, and the use of decodable texts that emphasize specific phonics patterns.
Sight Words And Vocabulary Building
Sight words are common words that children should recognize instantly without having to decode them. Teaching sight words helps improve reading fluency and comprehension. Use flashcards, word walls, and games to reinforce sight word recognition. Additionally, expose children to a rich variety of texts to build their vocabulary and understanding of language structures.
Encouraging Reading For Pleasure
Fostering a love of reading is an invaluable gift for any child. Encourage reading for pleasure by providing access to a wide variety of books that match your child's interests and reading level. Create a comfortable and inviting reading space, and set aside time for independent reading as well as shared reading experiences. Discuss books with your child, ask open-ended questions, and model a love of reading by sharing your own reading experiences.
Teaching reading in a homeschool setting involves understanding the stages of learning to read, emphasizing phonics and decoding, employing strategies for sight word recognition and vocabulary building, and nurturing a love of books. By focusing on these key aspects, parents can help their children develop strong reading skills and a lifelong passion for literature.
Teaching Writing in a Homeschool Setting
Developing strong writing skills is essential for effective communication and success across various academic subjects. In a homeschool setting, parents can customize writing instruction to meet their child's unique needs and interests. This section will discuss the stages of writing development, the importance of teaching grammar, punctuation, and spelling, strategies for teaching different types of writing, and tips for encouraging writing practice and improving writing skills.
Stages of Writing Development
Writing development generally involves four stages:
Pre-writing: In this stage, children explore writing through drawing, scribbling, and experimenting with letters and symbols. They also learn to plan and organize their thoughts before attempting to write.
Writing: Children begin to form words, phrases, and sentences as they learn to express their ideas in written form.
Revising: In this stage, children learn to improve their writing by revisiting and refining their ideas, organization, and word choice.
Teaching Grammar, Punctuation, And Spelling
A solid foundation in grammar, punctuation, and spelling is crucial for clear communication. Teach these skills explicitly through direct instruction, practice exercises, and the use of mentor texts that exemplify good writing. Additionally, provide constructive feedback during the editing stage, guiding your child to identify and correct errors in their own writing.
Strategies For Teaching Different Types of Writing
Expose your child to various types of writing, including narrative, persuasive, expository, and creative writing. Teach the unique features and structures for each type, and provide opportunities for practice. Use graphic organizers, outlines, and brainstorming sessions to help your child plan and organize their ideas before writing. Encourage them to explore different genres, topics, and writing styles to develop their own voice and perspective.
Teaching writing in a homeschool setting involves understanding the stages of writing development, emphasizing grammar, punctuation, and spelling, employing strategies for teaching various types of writing, and fostering a supportive environment for writing practice. By focusing on these key aspects, parents can help their children develop strong writing skills that will serve them well throughout their education and beyond.
Teaching Literature in a Homeschool Setting
Literature plays a vital role in a child's education, fostering critical thinking, empathy, and cultural understanding. In a homeschool setting, parents can curate a rich and diverse literary experience tailored to their child's interests and abilities. This section will explore the value of literature in education, strategies for selecting age-appropriate and diverse literature, ways to teach literary analysis and critical thinking skills, and tips for incorporating literature discussions and book clubs into homeschooling.
The Value of Literature in Education
Studying literature offers numerous benefits, including:
Enhancing critical thinking and analytical skills as students learn to interpret and evaluate texts.
Developing empathy and understanding of different perspectives through exposure to diverse characters and settings.
Cultivating an appreciation for the beauty and power of language, as well as a lifelong love of reading.
Selecting Age-Appropriate And Diverse Literature
When choosing literature for your homeschool, consider the following:
Age-appropriateness: Select books that match your child's reading level and emotional maturity. Ensure the content is engaging and challenging without being overwhelming.
Diversity: Offer a variety of genres, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds to broaden your child's understanding of the world and the human experience. Seek out works by authors from diverse backgrounds and those that explore various themes and issues.
Personal interests: Encourage your child's enthusiasm for reading by selecting books that align with their interests and passions.
Teaching Literary Analysis And Critical Thinking Skills
Ask open-ended questions that encourage them to think deeply about the text, such as "What do you think the author's message is?" or "How does the setting influence the story?"
Teach literary elements, such as plot, character, theme, and symbolism, and guide your child in identifying these elements in the texts they read.
Encourage your child to make connections between the text and their own experiences, as well as to other books, historical events, or current issues.
Model the process of critical analysis by discussing your thoughts and interpretations of the text.
Incorporating Literature Discussions And Book Clubs
Literature discussions and book clubs can enhance your child's appreciation of literature and build valuable communication skills. To incorporate these activities into your homeschool:
Schedule regular literature discussions with your child, using open-ended questions and prompts to guide the conversation.
Invite other homeschooling families or friends to join a book club, where participants read the same book and gather to discuss it. This provides the opportunity for social interaction and exposes your child to different perspectives and opinions.
Utilize online resources, such as discussion guides, book club forums, or virtual book clubs, to enrich your child's literary experience.
Teaching literature in a homeschool setting involves understanding its educational value, selecting age-appropriate and diverse texts, fostering critical thinking and literary analysis skills, and incorporating collaborative learning opportunities through discussions and book clubs. By focusing on these aspects, parents can cultivate a rich literary education that nurtures both intellectual and emotional growth.
Integrating Language Arts in Homeschooling
A comprehensive language arts education involves the seamless integration of reading, writing, and literature instruction. This approach encourages the development of well-rounded communication and analytical skills. In this section, we will discuss the benefits of integrating language arts, ideas for cross-curricular connections, suggestions for incorporating technology and multimedia, and adapting instruction for different learning styles and abilities.
Cross-Curricular Connections
Connecting language arts with other subjects can make learning more meaningful and engaging. Some ideas for cross-curricular integration include:
Science: Have students read and write about scientific concepts, research discoveries, or famous scientists. They can also analyze science-related literature, such as science fiction or biographies of scientists.
History: Encourage students to read historical fiction or primary source documents and write about historical events, figures, or eras. Analyze the use of language and storytelling in conveying historical perspectives.
Resources For Homeschooling Language Arts
A successful homeschool language arts education relies on a variety of resources to support instruction and engage students. This section will describe the various types of resources available, share examples of popular homeschool language arts curricula, suggest ways to find free or low-cost resources online, and discuss the benefits of joining homeschool co-ops, support groups, and online communities for language arts resources and support.
Social media platforms, like Pinterest or Facebook, can be a source of inspiration and ideas for language arts activities and resources.
Joining Homeschool Co-ops, Support Groups, And Online Communities
Connecting with other homeschooling families and educators can provide valuable support, resources, and networking opportunities:
Homeschool co-ops offer shared learning experiences, such as literature discussions, writing workshops, or book clubs, where students collaborate and learn from one another.
Support groups enable parents to share resources, advice, and encouragement in their homeschooling journey.
Online communities, like forums, Facebook groups, or email lists, allow homeschoolers to connect with others who share similar interests or educational approaches, and exchange ideas and resources related to language arts instruction.
A wealth of resources is available for homeschooling language arts, including curriculum, books, online resources, and community connections. By exploring these resources and seeking out support from other homeschooling families and educators, parents can create a rich, engaging, and effective language arts education for their children.
Conclusion
Providing a well-rounded language arts education in a homeschool setting is crucial for a child's academic success and overall development. A comprehensive approach that encompasses reading, writing, and literature fosters essential communication, critical thinking, and creativity skills. Parents are encouraged to explore various strategies and resources to create a customized learning experience that meets their child's unique needs and interests.
By integrating language arts into other subjects, incorporating technology and multimedia, and adapting instruction to different learning styles and abilities, parents can create an engaging and effective language arts education. Additionally, connecting with homeschool co-ops, support groups, and online communities can provide invaluable resources and support throughout the homeschooling journey.
As facilitators and guides, parents play a vital role in their child's language arts education. By nurturing a love of reading, encouraging writing practice, and fostering critical thinking through literary analysis, parents empower their children with the tools necessary for success in academics and beyond. With dedication, creativity, and support, homeschooling parents can cultivate a rich and rewarding language arts education for their children. | eng | 96287f77-736e-4988-8d14-f5039425eb30 | https://www.twopineadventure.com/homeschooling-and-language-arts/ |
How Far We have Come
The History of Electrical Engineering
By Matthew Taylor
03 February 2021
Electrical engineers are saddled with a lot of responsibility in today's world of rapidly advancing technologies.They are tasked with designing, developing, and testing electrical equipment and systems. From smartphones to supercomputers, electrical engineers are deeply involved in every step of the engineering process. But what is electrical engineering?
The definition of electrical engineering is different depending on who you ask. Electrical engineers would agree that it is the branch of engineering that deals with the technology of electricity, of course, but it is so much more than that. On a fundamental level, electrical engineers combine the physics and mathematics of electricity, electromagnetism, and electronics and apply them to information processing and energy transmission.
The discipline of electrical engineering is young—less than 200 years old—but rapid advances have been made in such a short time. Developments are being made so quickly that what some considered to be years away have become reality, giving electrical engineering a fascinating history. How the discipline has evolved into what it is today may shock you.
To understand the history of electrical engineering, look first to the history of electricity. Humanity's records of the origins of electricity, however, are inadequate at best. Humanity knew about electric eels and lightning, for example, but how electricity was generated remained out of reach. Although the history of electricity is full of unknowns, most people agree that Michael Faraday, a British chemist and physicist, played a large part establishing electrical engineering as a field of study..
The father of electrical engineering: Michael Faraday
Born in 1791, Michael Faraday, did not receive a traditional scientific education. He became an apprentice to a bookbinder, where he learned about scientific subjects from the books he bound. As he gained an interest in science, he started to attend scientific lectures. He was especially interested in electricity, galvanism, and mechanics. Eventually, he attended four lectures given by Humphry Davy, which marked the start of his scientific career.
In 1814, Faraday travelled throughout Europe with Davy for 18 months, meeting many scientists and developing his scientific knowledge along the way. Upon his return, he worked on chemical experiments with Davy for several years before he published his research on electromagnetic rotation, which is the principle behind the electric motor, in 1821. This moment, perhaps, was the birth of the electrical engineering discipline.
It took ten long years before Faraday did much more significant work with electricity. In 1831, he discovered electromagnetic induction, which is the principle behind the electric transformer and generator. He proved that a magnet could induce an electrical current in a wire, where he converted mechanical energy into electrical energy. This discovery showed that electricity had enormous potential for technological development. It didn't have to be confined to a lab any longer.
Faraday died in 1867, having made many contributions to the world of electricity. His work serves as the basis for electrical engineering, as the fundamental principles he discovered are still in use today.
Recognizing electrical engineering as a field of study
Although the study of electricity was originally considered to be a part of physics, electrical engineering eventually branched into its own discipline. In 1883, the world's first School of Electrical Engineering was established at the Technische Universität Darmstadt. Other schools followed suit in providing an education to budding electrical engineers, and the field continued to expand.
Since electricity was becoming increasingly influential in society, an organization to support those in electrical professions was formed in 1884. This organization was known as the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. In 1963, this organization merged with the Institute of Radio Engineers (formed in 1912) to form the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which today is the world's largest technical professional organization.
Advancements in electrical engineering
Great advancements have been made in electrical engineering since the School of Electrical Engineering was established in Darmstadt. Since then, radar, smartphones, and computers have all been invented. Faraday would be astonished!
Vast improvements in electronic technologies have also been made, like with the television. When they were invented in the 1920s, televisions had small screens, could only show images in black and white, and only the wealthy could afford them. Today, television screens are massive. They can show lush colors in stunning resolution and are more affordable than ever.
Other major advancements in electrical engineering include Wi-Fi, lasers, microwave ovens, and smart home products. Electrical engineering has come a long way since Faraday's time!
The world would cease to function as it does today without electrical engineers. Global positioning systems are a great example of their contributions. Electrical engineers helped to develop the components for these systems and make them resilient enough to withstand years of use. Without their contributions, your smartphone wouldn't know your location, and you couldn't track the location of your Amazon packages. The next time you use anything electronic, be sure to thank an electrical engineer.
Recent innovations in electrical engineering
Electrical engineering is a constantly evolving field, and continues to produce incredibly innovative products. Being able to check the contents of a refrigerator while on vacation? Boots that can provide workers with alerts of unsafe environmental conditions? Having food delivered by drone? What were dreams a decade ago are now realities.
The discipline will continue to evolve at a breakneck pace. Processing power will continue to improve, allowing for smaller, faster, more innovative devices to be produced. Moore's Law, which states that the number of transistors that can be packed onto a microchip doubles every two years, allows for processing power to grow exponentially. Microchips that could host fewer than 100,000 transistors in the 1970s can today host more than 50 billion.
The future of electrical engineering
In an increasingly technological world, electrical engineers are more in demand than ever. They will be called upon to provide innovative engineering solutions for diverse industries, such as telecommunications, automobile, and renewable energy. Luckily, electrical engineers are more than up to the challenge! | eng | 0f6a2f32-43fa-422b-879a-3e7959c3f054 | https://newengineer.com/blog/the-history-of-electrical-engineering-1508492 |
High School Research Experience Program (HSREP)
Overview
The High School Research Experience Program (HSREP) aims to foster a research culture and develop research capacity in Qatar by promoting "Learning by Doing" and "Hands-On" research activities as effective methods for high school education. Outstanding students and future research generation will have the chance to explore their passion for scientific inquiry and to develop their research methodology by working on innovative solutions addressing Qatar's needs/opportunities with qualified academic mentors.
HSREP grant will also indirectly support, promote, and foster STEM education in schools. HSREP is designed specially for high school students in line with QNRF's mission of supporting original research across all levels. This program aims to build a solid research foundation in students before they pursue their undergraduate studies by introducing them to research design and methodologies in various disciplines. HSREP aims to play an important role in QNRF's aim of building the local human capacity in Qatar and providing local organizations and institutions with a steady supply of skilled graduates.
Description
Part of QNRF's vision is to foster a research culture and build research human capital in Qatar. As part of this commitment, QNRF, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), is launching HSREP, to train students in research methodology and prepare them as potential future candidates for other QNRF programs. Mentors will contribute to the students' development and personal growth and may be able to recruit them as future undergraduate students at their institutions and their research programs. In addition, HSREP aims to link high school students with local universities and research institutions and help raise the quality of high school research projects at internationally renowned research competitions including the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) and the International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX).
HSREP projects run for 12 months and culminate in a final report to be submitted to QNRF for evaluation by independent reviewers.
HSREP's award of a total of USD 5,000 per project, divided as follows:
ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility of Primary Research Mentors (PRMs), and School Coordinator (SC)
The PRM is responsible for preparing the research plan, submitting HSREP application, and recruiting the student(s). The eligibility criteria are as below:
Each project should have one Primary Research Mentors (PRM) and one School Coordinator (SC).
The PRM must be affiliated with a submitting institution in Qatar and be resident in Qatar.
An eligible PRM must hold a research-oriented doctorate or any of the approved terminal degrees.
The Primary Research Mentors (PRM) and the School Coordinator may participate in up to two HSREP projects from the same cycle.
School Coordinator must be affiliated to the students' high school. He/she is responsible for nominating student for the awarded projects and co-mentoring them during project life cycle.
Eligible Primary Research Mentor (PRM) applicants should be affiliated to an academic or research institution with an approved research office and must hold a terminal degree.
Eligibility of High School Students
All full time high school students of Qatar are eligible to participate in HSREP.
Students must reside in Qatar throughout the project.
Student must be in grades 9, 10, or 11 at the time of application.
Students must have achieved an average grade of at least 80% (or equivalent) in their last annual assessment.
Two students per project are allowed, at least one of whom must be a Qatari.
A student is nominated once per cycle.
While the following criterion is not a required eligibility, it is highly encouraged that the students are able to present in Arabic and English languages.
Responsiveness to challenges
While the core premise of Education City is that undergraduates will receive a research-based education, QNRF's role is to ensure that adequate resources are available to cover students' expenses in addition to faculty or researcher expenses not already covered by Qatar Foundation. In particular, faculty may require compensation for additional responsibilities and workloads. | eng | 82c5aaa3-1a2d-4519-b0c8-ea98c80c9b90 | https://www.qnrf.org/en-us/Scientific-Research-Programs/Capability-Development/K-12-Programs/High-School-Research-Experience-Program-HSREP |
Alpine Executive Director Marcin Budkowski admits the team don't "fully understand" their car which has led to mixed results in the second half of the 2021 Formula 1 season.
Fernando Alonso's podium and Esteban Ocon's fifth place at the Qatar Grand Prix has given Alpine a major advantage in the battle for fifth in the Constructors' Championship against AlphaTauri.
Prior to Qatar, Alpine generally struggled to match AlphaTauri on outright pace but they have now moved 25 points clear thanks to their haul at the Losail International Circuit.
"Here [in Qatar], McLaren is struggling a lot more than usual, Ferrari is struggling a lot more than usual," Budkowski told media, including RacingNews365.com.
"We are in front of them not only because they are struggling, but because we seem closer to the guys at the front.
"It's a combination of them being a bit backwards and us being on the front foot that makes us look particularly good.
"Do we fully understand it? No. Do we need to? Yes, and we're working on that."
Explaining the importance of tyres
Ocon in particular has struggled since claiming his maiden F1 victory before the summer break at the Hungarian GP.
The Frenchman had scored just 12 points in eight races prior to Qatar and has trailed Alonso throughout most weekends.
Budkowski believes it has been difficult for both Alpine drivers to find the sweet spot with Pirelli's rubber this year.
"There's things we don't understand, it's fair to say," explained Budkowski. "Quite often when you don't completely understand it it's related to tyres, because that's the thing that can swing the performance
"We know in which areas our package is strong and which areas it is a bit weaker, so that certainly has an influence.
"When you are a second or a second-and-a-half off the pace, as we've been in some circumstances, then unless you get the setup dramatically wrong, it's usually tyres and the way you operate and understand.
"It's part of the performance differentiators in Formula 1 today, so we need to improve in our understanding in our modelling of the tyres.
"But you can't point only at the tyres. It's a combination usually of confidence. If the tyres aren't perfectly in the operating window, then the driver loses confidence, the car is less predictable, then he drives slower and the tyres don't switch on and you can easily get into a vicious circle | eng | 95291161-7034-4519-a42a-bdf77dc89637 | https://racingnews365.com/alpine-admit-they-dont-fully-understand-their-car |
Designated foreign nationals are members of a group of people who: arrive in Canada together, and. are called an "irregular arrival" by the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.
Who is a foreign national in Canada?
Canada. The law of Canada divides people into three major groups: citizens, permanent residents, and foreign nationals. Under Section 2 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection of Canada (IRPA), "foreign national means a person who is not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, and includes a stateless person."Who qualifies as a foreign national?
A foreign national is defined simply as "an individual who is a citizen of any country other than the United States."
Is a permanent resident a foreign national Canada?
Can a citizen or a permanent resident become a foreign national? A permanent resident who loses their permanent residency becomes a foreign national does the phrase foreign national mean?
foreign national means a person who is not a citizen of the United States of AmericaWho are non citizen nationals?
Non-Citizen National: A person born in an outlying possession of the U.S. (e.g., American Samoa or Swain's Island) on or after the date the U.S. acquired the possession, or a person whose parents are U.S. non-citizen nationals. All U.S. citizens are U.S. nationals; however, not every U.S. national is a U.S. citizen.
Is a non resident alien the same as a foreign national?
If you are a foreign national, you can be either a non-resident or a resident alien for tax purposes. … If you do not meet either the Green Card Test or the Substantial Presence Test, then you are a non-resident alien.
What is a foreign national relative?
FOREIGN NATIONAL RELATIVES OR ASSOCIATES STATEMENT
Do not include foreign-born relatives or associates who are United States citizens. Once a foreign-born individual acquires United States citizenship, the individual is no longer considered a foreign national. | eng | 6f1c09b7-c564-41da-ac9c-d33715ae63de | https://innagram.com/visa/who-is-a-designated-foreign-national-in-canada.html |
Rice-Duck FarmingAgriculture is a crucial sector for poverty reduction in the Philippines. Seventy percent of poor Filipinos are in the rural areas where farming and fishing is the primary and often only source of income. Thus, creating a sustainable and competitive agricultural industry is a key focus for the development of agriculture in the country, as this will bring inclusive growth to a large segment of the population.Jose Apollo Pacamalan is the leading expert in IRDFS in the Philippines, having brought home the technology that originates from Japanese organic farmer and social entrepreneur Dr Takao Furuno in 1997. For the past 20 years, Pacamalan has been convincing farmers to trade in their expensive and harmful chemical sprayers for week-old ducklings that will work in their rice fields. Pacamalan represents the Philippines in the International Rice-Duck Farming Network which includes Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Vietnam, China, and Bangladesh.
In the last 5 years, based on the experience of more than 1,000 rice-duck farmers in the Philippines, most of whom are in Mindanao, IRDFS has increased rice productivity up to 9 tons per hectare. The average is only 4.2 tons per hectare when using conventional rice farming technology.
IRDFS also reduces the cost of production by 30%. Farmers gain extra income from the sale of duck meat and duck eggs, whether raw or processed into salted egg or balut. What is also interesting is that this farming system has inspired the growth of social enterprises along an integrated rice and duck industry value chain such as rice-duck farms, duck breeder farms, hatcheries, duck meat and egg processing and retail. All of these contribute to rural economic growth that is sustainable and inclusive.
As much as 21% of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide consist of methane gas that is released primarily by flooded rice fields. This is because flooding cuts off the oxygen supply to the soil and accelerates the decomposition of organic matter, releasing methane into the atmosphere.
Studies in China show that ducks in the rice paddies effectively reduce the emission of the greenhouse gas methane, ultimately contributing to the alleviation of global warming. And because IRDFS eliminates the need for chemical fertilizers, synthetic pesticides, and herbicides, the physical and chemical properties of the soil are improved over time.
Integrated rice-duck farming is an innovative, out-of-the-box, local solution that has already been proven effective and needs to be shared with more Filipino farmers and policymakers. | eng | 68e2caf2-524b-45fd-9db5-032d988ffac1 | https://essa.net.ph/2018/12/13/ltatew9z2oye9mzqrrl/ |
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Introduction: The science of creating a job to fit the worker is known as ergonomics. Ineffectiveness and suffering at work stem results from disregarding ergonomic principles. Poor seating, a lack of frequent short pauses while working, and poor viewing distance all contribute to symptoms like pain, numbness, tingling, etc. in various body parts like the wrists, shoulders, back, and legs as well as eye strains. Numerous health risks can be avoided with correct workplace organisation, seat height, working posture, armrest and backrest use, wrist and elbow alignment that is straight, and keyboard positioning.
Methodology: A self-structured knowledge questionnaire was used to collect data from 150 study participants who were chosen through the purposive sample method. To collect information about personal profile variables, a self-structured knowledge questionnaire is used. The study's results showed that the majority of participants, 60.7%, had average knowledge, 20.7% had poor knowledge, and 18.7% had good knowledge regarding ergonomics to prevent the health risks associated with prolonged computer use. Except for the length of computer stay, which was found to be statistically significant at the 0.05 level of significance, the majority of the demographic variables were not significantly associated with the level of administrative staff knowledge regarding ergonomic to prevent health hazards of extended computer usage.
Conclusion: Study concluded that administrative staff have average knowledge (60.7%) regarding ergonomic to prevent health hazard of extended computers usage and only 18.7 % of study participants have good knowledge regarding ergonomic to prevent health hazard of extended computers usage. | eng | b0250911-60cb-4e22-ae10-d4b9d8dbb1d4 | https://ikppress.org/index.php/JOMAHR/article/view/7918 |
9 Must-Know Facts About Exoskeleton Suits
Robotic exoskeletons are not a far-removed idea from our imagination, thanks to pop culture. Exoskeletons have been featured in films like Edge of Tomorrow [1], where Tom Cruise's strength is augmented using a combat jacket [2], Marvel's Iron Man [3], where Tony Stark's abilities are amplified using AI and mechanics, and Avatar [4] where the AMP suit [5] is used to navigate Pandora. And now, they are no longer just part of science fiction but are a part of our reality. In 2014, Julian Pinto, who is completely paralyzed in his lower extremities, made history by kicking off the World Cup in Brazil with a robotic exoskeleton that was created by a team of more than 150 researchers. [6]
The robotic exoskeleton industry is experiencing a boom as more use cases are developed in new industries, and experts predict it will be worth $1.8 billion by 2025. [7] This article will cover everything you need to know about exoskeletons, including interesting little-known facts about exoskeletons.
What is an Exoskeleton?
An exoskeleton is a wearable device or a suit that works alongside the user to enhance their strength and amplify their performance. It is usually worn on the body. Exoskeletons use a combination of robotics and biomechatronics to enable body independence and are designed to provide support rather than replace functionality. In physical rehabilitation, they help patients relearn skills. In construction, they reduce the amount of energy expended and make repetitive tasks easier. And in the military, they are used to help soldiers carry heavier loads over longer distances.
The first exoskeleton-like device was invented by a Russian inventor known as Nicholas Yagn in 1890. It had a spring-operated design that was intended to be used by the military to run and jump, but it didn't make it to production. However, that was just the beginning of what would later become a growing industry. In 1960 General Electric created a 1,500-pound exoskeleton called the Hardiman (Human Augmentation Research and Development Investigation). Unfortunately, it was too heavy and large, so the project was shelved. [8]
In 2000, engineers at UC Berkeley, backed by The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), created a pair of robotic legs that were meant to reduce the energy used in carrying heavy loads over long distances. [9] Finally, there was a successful break into functional exoskeleton designs.
Today, robotic exoskeletons are more diversified and have undergone multiple iterations to create complex and advanced designs with various features and applications. For instance, Ekso Bionics creates exoskeletons used for neurorehabilitation, military research, and industrial uses.
Types and Classifications of Exoskeletons
There are different types and classifications of exoskeletons which depend on the body part where they are worn and how they are powered.
Exoskeleton Classification
Full body – A full body exoskeleton is an exosuit that is used for strength augmentation in the military and rehabilitation.
Upper extremity – An upper-extremity exoskeleton is one that supports the arms and potentially the torso. It can further be broken down into shoulder joints, elbow joints, the wrist, and even fingers.
Lower extremity -This is an exoskeleton that is used to support the legs. It comes in different configurations like hip, knee, or ankle only, hip-knee, knee-ankle, or hip-knee-ankle.
Types of Exoskeletons
Powered exoskeletons
These are exoskeletons that rely on batteries and electric cable connections to work. One great example of a powered exoskeleton is the EksoNR, which uses two sets of long-lasting, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Powered exoskeletons are divided into static and dynamic exoskeletons.
Static exoskeletons: These exoskeletons require that the actuators be on at all times in order for the device to run well.
Dynamic exoskeletons: Dynamic exoskeletons do not need actuators to be on, which makes them more energy efficient.
Passive exoskeletons
These exoskeletons do not require electrical power in order to run. They rely on other mechanisms in order to work and are good for:
Weight redistribution: The springs in the exoskeleton plus the locking action redirect an object's weight into the ground.
Dampening: Some exoskeletons are used as shock absorbers and vibration reducers.
Locking: Some exoskeletons can be locked into place, which allows users to stay in one position for a long time.
Pseudo-passive exoskeletons
These are exoskeletons that have all the features of a powered exoskeleton but do not provide actuation. E.g., the C-brace by Ottobock.
Hybrid exoskeletons
These exoskeletons typically have all the features of a powered exoskeleton but use the input of the muscles as actuators.
9 Interesting Facts About Medical Exoskeletons and Other Exoskeletons
Exoskeleton rehabilitation is one of the best ways for patients with mobility challenges to relearn walking.
Exoskeletons simulate natural gait during rehabilitation which initiates powerful brain signals that thanks to brain plasticity, can help patients recover their ability to walk. Exoskeletons also simulate natural gait by using drives in the hip and knee joints which move the wearer's legs. Exoskeletons can be used by the patient independently or with the help of a therapist. They contain a predesigned program that helps therapists control the level of speed and power based on the patient's needs. Exoskeletons can also be customized to an individual by adjusting the size.
Patients who train with exoskeletons report improved moods, morale, and mental health after just a few sessions. This can come from the ability to have conversations at eye level with other people. Exoskeletons also give hope to patients who were completely immobilized as they are able to walk again during training.
Standing in vertical positions also has benefits like better blood circulation and lung volume, which contribute to better overall health. Exoskeletons make the training more exciting as they are a far more advanced way of rehabilitation and tend to give patients confidence which can reduce depression and other mental health issues.
Some exoskeleton models can be controlled by the patient's thoughts.
This is not science fiction, we promise. You see, exoskeletons normally have different types of control systems like buttons, tablets, and smart crutches, which help the patient control the amount of support they receive from the exoskeleton. The most advanced control method in the world today is a brain activity interface that helps the patients actuate the exoskeleton using their thoughts. This allows for improved neural plasticity, which may contribute to the speed of recovery. "Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL) works by using small sensors on the skin that detect minor electrical signals in a patient's body," explains Brooks Rehabilitation director of clinical technology Robert McIver, "As those signals are detected by the robot, it responds with a movement at the joint. It is the only system that I have come across where the patient's nervous system acts on an external device." [10]
Other exoskeletons like the EksoNR have touchscreen controls that help clinicians set goals and alter assistance levels for patients of all different functional levels. Physical therapists can also easily access the medical device's database to analyze complex movement patterns and record patient progress.
Some exoskeletons are made using the same materials as airplanes.
All exoskeletons use different materials in their build. The most common being carbon fiber and metal. Others are made from materials like steel alloys and aluminum which are heavy and rigid. All exoskeleton materials should be strong enough to support patients when in a vertical position.
Exoskeletons are not exclusively for lower limbs.
Did you know that there are different types of exoskeletons? As highlighted above, exoskeletons are divided into full-body, upper-body, and lower-body exoskeletons. Exoskeletons can also cover a specific body part like the hip, knee, elbow, and even finger. Ekso Bionics is continually iterating exoskeleton designs to create more efficient and effective solutions.
Exoskeletons are used in the medical, military, construction, and automotive industries. You can read up on the use of exoskeletons in construction here.
Industrial exoskeletons were first developed in the 1900s when they were used in the military. They have since then found applications in construction, automotive, and agriculture. They are very mainstream, so much so they are considered a part of personal protective equipment (PPE) for some automobile companies like Ford.
Exoskeletons were first featured in pop culture in 1919.
A lot of people tend to think that exoskeletons are a 21st-century idea, but in truth, it was existent even in the 20th century. Exoskeletons were first depicted in The Master Mystery, which is a 1918 American mystery silent film.
Exoskeletons are used in sports.
Apart from medical and industrial applications, exoskeletons have found a new, fun application in the world of sports. As crazy as that sounds, Jonathan Tippett is pioneering an exoskeleton racing sport where racers control a 14 feet tall prosthesis and compete against other players. [11] The prosthesis relies on the leg, arm, hand, and feet movements of the user to move. It is powered by a lithium-ion battery and can run up to 20 mph. This sport is referred to as mechanical racing.
You can use exoskeletons to be supersized.
Fancy having an exosuit that makes you ten times bigger than you already are? Now you can get one. Skeletonics create 10 feet tall exosuits that can turn you into a giant. Without the use of batteries or motors, all joints and limbs, including fingers, can move with precision mechanically. They utilize kinetic energy instead of electricity to power the exoskeletons. [12]
Conclusion
Just when you've learned everything there is to know about exoskeletons, a new exoskeleton is developed, or a new use case is created. That's the beauty of being in the middle of a developing and fast-growing industry. At Ekso Bionics, we aim not just to be the leaders in exoskeleton technology but also to make exoskeletons that help patients regain full mobility.
We always aim to develop disruptive wearable robotics in the medical arena, and so far, we've helped thousands of patients with lower extremity disabilities take over 200 million Ekso-aided steps. We are at the forefront of shaping new devices for neurorehabilitation with FDA-cleared exoskeletons for MS, stroke, SCI, and other brain injuries. To learn more about Ekso Bionics, click here. | eng | e0512bc4-9c93-4da0-b65a-7e4282dfb702 | https://backend.eksobionics.com/9-must-know-facts-about-exoskeleton-suits/ |
Everyone seems to have an opinion about hospitals—some good, some bad. Maybe yours is based on a personal experience you or a loved one had or influenced by something you saw on television or the internet, in a news story, or on social media. The truth is many people have misconceptions about hospitals that are often based on what they hear.
A study conducted by MIT and published in Science found that fake news travels faster and reaches more people than truthful news, while other studies show many adults have trouble telling the difference between real news and fake news. If people are basing negative opinions on what they hear that mistrust can prevent many from seeking needed care. I'd like to share some common myths about hospitals—information that isn't true but continues to linger.
MYTH 1: Going to the ER Will Take Forever.
It seems like everyone has heard a story of someone going to the emergency room and waiting hours and hours before getting treatment. However, statistics from the CDC show 40 percent of ER patients saw a physician, advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant within 15 minutes of visiting an ER, and another 30 percent of patients saw a provider within one hour.
Since emergency departments are designed to treat the most severe cases first, it makes sense that a person having a stroke or a heart attack will be seen immediately. If you have a painful but minor fracture, you might have to wait a bit longer. If one of your family members were having a stroke, you'd want them to receive immediate care, too.
If you need care at the ER for a non-life-threatening condition, St. Luke's Health offers online check-in. This option gives you a scheduled time slot to arrive so you can wait at home instead of in the ER waiting room. Many health conditions can also be treated at an urgent care center instead of the ER, saving instead of the ER, which can also save you time and money.
MYTH 2: Good Health Care Costs More.
When shopping for a car, you don't always get what you pay for. If you choose a late-model sedan instead of a 20-year-old clunker, you might get better value for your money, but a higher cost doesn't necessarily mean you're getting the best product available.
"Shopping for health care" isn't as easy as going to a store, but the idea is similar. It's definitely worth your while to do some research in advance, especially for elective surgeries and medical procedures. Hospitals should be transparent about their prices and make it easy for you to look at their estimated costs for services, what your insurance covers, and your doctor's knowledge and experience.
The cost of procedures can vary wildly between hospitals and clinics because they are based on the rates they negotiate with insurance companies—not because their care is more advanced.
MYTH 3: If You Have Health Insurance, You Won't Receive Any Hospital Bills.
In a perfect world, you'd pay your health insurance premium and cover all your health care costs. The reality is insurance coverage works somewhat differently for people who purchase a policy.
Some providers and hospitals may be covered because they are in the network, while others may cost you much more because they are not affiliated. Your insurance may not cover some medications, and some procedures require permission from your insurance company before you can have them. Hospitals understand how frustrating and confusing this can be, especially when you only care about getting affordable care ASAP.
MYTH 4: If You're Sick, You Need Medication.
Between the constant flow of pharmaceutical ads on TV and isles of pills and solutions at the pharmacy, you would think there's a medication available to treat every health issue that arises. Yet sometimes prescription meds aren't the answer to what ails you.
Lifestyle changes can be just as effective as medication for specific health problems—and they almost never come with side effects. Your doctor may want you to start a more conservative and affordable treatment than prescription drugs, which works well for many patients. For example, instead of taking prescription medication for back pain, you and your doctor might find other relief remedies.
MYTH 5: The Doctors Know Best, Never Question Them.
While it's true that doctors usually do know best — medical training takes a long time for a reason — you or a loved one has a medical problem, and your opinions matter. If you're dealing with a chronic condition and seeing a new doctor, you might need to share the full range of treatments you've already tried or ask about a new treatment you haven't tried.
Good doctors always encourage their patients to feel comfortable asking questions. Ask them to explain if you don't understand why they recommend a procedure or medication. You should also understand your patient's rights surrounding treatment, billing, and sharing information.
At St. Luke's Health, we care about our patients. Our staff is always here to answer any questions about your care. Your confidence in us matters | eng | c2942478-b323-4b52-91b1-4fb6d6111d62 | https://www.stlukeshealth.org/resources/five-myths-about-hospitals-you-should-know |
History of Naperville, Illinois
Located in the west of Chicago, Naperville, Il is ranked as one of the safest cities in the state. The local historic district dates back to the 18th century, and it later developed into the fifth-biggest metropolitan in Illinois. The town was, and still is, a productive urban that has a lot of history.
In mid of 1831, An English settler, Joseph Naper, arrived with his friends and family in the west bank of DuPage River. There was a two-month expedition across the three big lakes from New York after the arrival of the settlers. The visitors used the Naper brothers boat the Telegraph for the voyage. Besides, the area was still a boundary where the Natives, with the likes of Sauk, opposing the invasion of European-Americans in their long-held land. The Settlement later developed to Chicago, and several families lived there.
The year 1832 saw over a hundred settlers arrive at the Napers Settlement area. The news of the Indian Creek genocide in the Black Hawk War brought some tension among the colonists. There was temporary displacement to Fort Dearborn among the settlers for safety, following the foreseen attack by the Sauk tribe. The attack never came, the settlers moved back after Fort Payne was built.
The Napers played a significant role in the development of the town. In 1834, the Pre-Emption House was built, and the area became a stage-coach stopover from Chicago to Galena. In 1969, the Naperville Heritage Society and Naperville Park District established the Naper Settlement museum village and, as a result,, reconstructed the Pre-Emption House and Fort Payne to stand as part of the museum to reserve the oldest buildings of the community.
In 1839, the DuPage County was separated from Cook County. Naper Settlement got the privilege to be the DuPage county seat till 1868. In 1857, a decision to incorporate the Settlement as the Village of Naperville village was made. Later in 1890, Naperville was reincorporated as a city.
In 1887, a businessman by the name Peter Edward Kroehler built a factory for Kroehler Manufacturing Company in Naperville, beside the Burlington and Quincy tracks of Chicago. The company became the biggest employer in the city and the most significant global furniture manufacturer. Later on, in the 20th century, there was industrial restructuring, and the factory closed in 1978. Closing of the company paved the way to the development of flats and business properties in 1987, and it was renamed to Fifth Avenue Station.
In 1946, Chicago reported the worst train tragedies in Nashville. Two Chicago trains, the Quincy and Burlington, crashed head to tail on a single track. The disaster saw 45 people dead and nearly 127 commuters, as well as crew members injured. The tragedy is memorialized in Naperville inlay metal map located in the Nichols Library southeast corner sidewalk area. There is a memorial sculpture dedicated to the victims and rescuers at the accident spot.
Currently, Naperville city has around 320 properties and home to over 253 homes. The structures, sites, and buildings symbolize relevant examples of native architecture and are one of the city's essential historical and cultural heritages. Naperville is one of the wealthiest and best cities to live in. | eng | e813650d-f926-422b-8e1a-dd22ecd5a00e | https://napervillepainter.org/history-of-naperville-illinois/ |
This made me notice something about a t-shirt they're selling on their store -
Instead of using the shot of Victoria from the picture you've posted, they've extracted the shot of her from the more commonly used picture, and they've extended her outfit... but in a different way to how it was edited back in the 90s. Strange!
Comparisons - the original picture of Victoria vs. how it was edited for later CD pressings vs. the new t-shirt edit:
I wonder why they didn't use an edit of this shot for the t-shirt? (Side note: I wonder why they've even felt the need to edit it over the years - could it be Victoria who wasn't happy with it in the first place?) | eng | d19af546-df62-4dcb-a6b0-3f6c1cf77f05 | https://forum.popjustice.com/threads/spice-girls.302/page-1325 |
Why Does Conductivity Increase With Temperature In Semiconductors?
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Electrical Conductivity (EC) measures the ability of a material to transmit an electrical current over a certain distance, usually measured in Siemens (S) per distance (usually m-meter). It is a Conductivity meter that is used to read the electrical charge and measure the conductance.
When it comes to conductance, you probably already know that a substance that conducts electricity is called a conductor, and one that doesn't is known as an insulator. For example, copper is a good conductor, and rubber is a good insulator. Semiconductors are somewhere between the two, and the most common semiconductor used today, is silicon.
Silicon Semiconductor
To determine the electrical properties of a substance, we measure the resistivity (electrical resistivity). As an example, conductors have low resistance and therefore can conduct electricity very easily, compared to insulators that have high resistance, and therefore it is very difficult for electricity to pass through.
The Relationship Between Conductivity & Temperature In Semiconductors
In conductors, conductivity is usually limited by electron-photon scattering. This means, the higher the temperature, the more electron collisions with thermal photons take place. This activity reduces the "mean free path" of electrons, increasing the resistivity of the conductor. However, this is not entirely the case with semiconductors.
Two things affect the conductivity in semiconductors when temperature increases:
The mobility of mobile charge carriers (electrons).
The amount/concentration of carriers available.
In a semiconductor, mobility and carrier concentration are both temperature-dependent.
When the temperature is increased in a semiconductor, both the electrons and the atoms gain more energy. When the electrons gain more energy, the atoms vibrate more, increasing the scattering of electrons. This occurs in both regular metal conductors and semiconductors.
However, conductivity generally only increases with temperature in semiconductors. In metal conductors, increasing the temperature usually results in a decrease in conductivity, or it increases the resistivity.
What Are Valence & Conduction Bands?
Semiconductors are also classified by their bands: a fully occupied (with electrons) valence band, and an unoccupied conduction band.
A valence band contains an electron orbital where electrons can jump off and move to the conduction band when they become excited*. So, to put it simply, a valence band is the outermost electron orbital of an atom that electrons can occupy.
A conduction band contains the band of electron orbitals that electrons jump onto from the valence band. When the electrons become excited and jump onto the orbital, they are then free to move inside the material. It is this movement of electrons that creates an electrical current.
*The term "excited" in this case, refers to the state of an atom, ion, or molecule with an electron that has a higher energy level than normal.
How Does Temperature Affect Valence & Covalent Bands?
As the temperature is increased in semiconductors, more electrons become excited, jumping to the conduction band from the valence band. Because of the holes (empty states) created in the valence band, any available electrons can occupy the spaces, increasing the conductivity.
For example, at 0-degrees Kelvin (K), the valence band inside the semiconductor is completely filled, and the conduction band is empty. When energy is applied, the electrons can move freely to the conduction band. Usually, a semiconductor is a poor conductor, but when the temperature is increased, the gap between the two bands becomes less, allowing electrons to move from the valence band to the conduction band very easily.
So, to put that a bit more simply, when temperature increases, the gap between the bands decreases allowing free movement of electrons, therefore increasing the conductivity. Hence, when temperature increases, more electrons have the energy to cross between the bands.
So, what about applying low temperatures?
Even if a voltage is applied at lower temperatures, the electrons will not gain enough energy to move to the conduction band, therefore no movement of electrons takes place, so the electrical conductivity in the semiconductor is near or at absolute zero (0 K). When semiconductors are at absolute zero, they make perfect insulators for everyday use – like your mobile phone | eng | 2f2b293e-aa2e-4e34-9f4c-ab5b79964c8f | https://atlas-scientific.com/blog/why-does-conductivity-increase-with-temperature-in-semiconductors/ |
How to Determine Your Needs Versus Wants
Unfortunately, most clients who are building a custom home can't afford the luxury of including every single need and want. As a result, it's important to establish the difference between the two during the design process. This is called a needs versus wants list.
Do you need a walk-in closet or is it a strong desire?
Do you need a formal dining room or will it sit empty most of the year?
Do you need a game room and outdoor living space?
How to Determine Your Needs Versus Wants
The key to determining your needs versus wants is to start having the conversation. Whether you're building a home by yourself or with your spouse, use the Design Outline to define your needs and wants in the home building process. It takes less than 30 minutes and can save you countless hours and dollars.
Here's how it works:
Independently of each other, write down your dreams, wants, and needs on a blank paper- in no particular order.
Rank your items in order of importance.
Once you and your spouse have created your independent lists, share and compare. Then, use your two lists to create one combined list.
Once you've created your needs and wants list, share it with your builder and architect. They can help estimate costs, as well as point out potential issues or flaws in your list. The Design Outline can be extremely helpful in the design process, saving you time and money! | eng | 635ff29b-3ba6-4f40-bb50-3d757354d5bb | https://homesbymorningstar.com/how-to-determine-your-needs-versus-wants/ |
Montville students could be studying a language for three years
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Dr. Rene Rovtar, Montville Township superintendent of schools, gave a presentation on world languages and middle school scheduling to the Montville Township Board of Education at the meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 16.
The main recommendation presented to the Board affects Lazar Middle School's sixth, seventh and eighth graders. It recommends that "a three-year sequence of world language study be implemented beginning in September 2016."
The three full years of the same language will count as a level I high school world language course.
Currently, sixth graders take one marking period of Italian and Spanish. Seventh graders take one marking period of French and Mandarin, and in eighth grade, students take a full year of one of the four languages.
Rovtar wrote in a letter to parents and guardians, "While many students currently enroll in a level II world language class in their freshman year, it is felt that only one year of full-time study at the middle school level does not provide them sufficient experience to best support their success in the high school level courses."
She also wrote, "World language study is a core curriculum content requirement at the middle school level. Our current program does not favorably compare to the middle school world language experience offered in other high-performing districts."
According to the presentation, by implementing a three-year program, the school district would "be compliant with the dictates of the NJ core curriculum content standards, provide adequate instruction and time for students to be prepared to successfully undertake level II world language study at the high school level as freshmen, and due to higher levels of proficiency in the language, it is likely that more students will elect to continue their study of world language beyond the two years required for high school graduation."
To be compliant with the NJ core curriculum content standards, all students will: "Communicate effectively and with confidence in a variety of settings in the target language, develop an appreciation for cultural differences, and value language learning for its long-term worth in fostering personal, work-related and/or financial success in our increasingly connected world."
To prepare for these changes in world language and its impact on the school budget, the administration is looking to gather information regarding student preferences for world language study to estimate needs for staffing and materials. It is doing this by an online survey available through the Genesis Parent Portal until Feb. 26.
There was some controversy over this change in curriculum. A concerned parent, Fran Rycharski, stated that a three-year commitment to one language for a sixth grader is limiting. The students would not be able to choose another language until they go to high school. Rovtar explained that this is expected of sixth graders in many other districts.
Rycharski also commented that since world language is now a full-fledged course, the world language teachers should be on the core curriculum team of teachers, so that homework assignments, projects and tests can be coordinated evenly.
Another very controversial aspect of the presentation dealt with the recommendation of eliminating sixth-grade language and literacy (LAL) honors.
Rovtar said that the number of students in honors level classes represents approximately 33 percent of the student population. This percentage is significantly higher than what would typically be considered the "gifted and talented students in any grade." When asked what would be the typical number of students in a grade, she said in the 10 percent to 12 percent range.
It was stated that because the sixth graders come to Lazar from five elementary schools in Montville Township, they need to be evaluated with consistent Lazar standards before attaining honors level.
Another reason given for discontinuing honors LAL in sixth grade is that sixth grade is a transitional year where students get used to the "rigorous curriculum at the middle school level."
The criteria for honor selection are being revised for the 2016-17 school year.
Honors classes will be maintained for math in sixth, seventh and eighth grade; for language arts in seventh and eighth grade and for science in the seventh and eighth grade.
Terry Becker and other parents were not pleased about the elimination of an honors class. Differentiated instruction was mentioned by Rovtar, but Becker does not believe this is enough. Becker wants to see more academic initiatives at all levels. She said the school "is punishing higher-achieving kids."
Parents also were not pleased with the elimination of enrichment programs that occurred in the past.
Other controversial matters involved scheduling and proposed electives. Board member Michael Palma does not like "beefing up academics by cutting the arts." He pointed out that students who are involved in band, orchestra or choir do not have the opportunity to take electives such art, nutrition, family and consumer science, technology education, TV production, interest and inquiry and computers.
It was suggested that some parents would rather see their children take the electives and forego band, orchestra or choir. However, Rycharski reminded the Board, administration, and the public of the 10-foot trophy won by the Montville Township High School marching band and field corps for placing first in the nation this fall, saying the winners of the trophy came through the Lazar program and that the students involved in this year's production of "Pippin" also came up through the ranks.
Rovtar mentioned the opportunities available in after-school activities and clubs like art and TV production.
Michelle Zuckerman, Lazar Parent Teacher Council treasurer, stated that "there are only so many hours in a day."
Board members Charles Grau and Dr. David Modrak suggested looking at other districts to see how they handled the situation.
As for scheduling options, the recommendation committee felt that class periods should not be shortened from the current 40 minutes, the double period of language arts was considered to be valuable and should not be reduced, block scheduling was not seen as a desirable option, variations in the lunch schedule and changes to the specific electives offered at each grade level were discussed, and scheduling models of other high performing schools were considered. | eng | 8dea5455-9b6b-45b4-b883-d828bc9237dd | https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/morris/montville/2016/02/24/montville-students-could-be-studying-a-language-for-three-years/94509152/ |
What Can Malware Software Perform?
Antivirus computer software protects your computer coming from online threats, including infections, worms, and malware. It uses machine learning how to identify harmful applications and distinguish them from not cancerous ones. This really is effectively manufactured intelligence, and has been proven to be effective against emerging dangers. But it is critical to know what your antivirus software can and cannot do.
Antivirus security software software can be installed by downloading the solution through the manufacturer's web page or from the Microsoft Retail store, App Store, or Google Enjoy Store. In that case, follow the installation instructions to install the solution. Once installed, you are able to configure the settings belonging to the software. A lot of products also provide automatic revisions, while others require you to install the changes manually.
Antivirus software may also scan your body for suspicious codes and remove them from the system. Yet , this process usually takes longer when compared to a quick diagnostic scan because it looks at every part of your device, which include external devices and data. It is important that your antivirus application is updated in order to protect your personal computer. A full scan can find threats that your ant-virus software didn't find which has a quick diagnostic.
Antivirus software can also detect and remove malware, malware, and phishing plans. Because these kind of attacks may compromise sensitive data, it's vital to keep your PERSONAL COMPUTER secure. Whether you're operating a small business or a big enterprise, you have to protect your data with malware software. | eng | 62af8760-c0b7-4448-a124-42d217e01378 | https://tunggal.id/2022/09/20/what-can-malware-software-perform/ |
This can be a bit confusing, but you have to not only build your portal in the right spot, but you have to stand in the correct spot when going through the portal, so watch the wr and watch where they stand when going through the portal
well theres about 80%(for me) your nether portal is on the ground but not in the stronghold
so if you spawn on the surface,its OK, just dig down at 4,4 in the chunk and you can reach the stronghold safely | eng | b872a3f6-7dc2-482e-8eed-67ed8b981ec2 | https://www.speedrun.com/mc/forums/8fx6o |
5 Ways To Increase Your SEO explore some strategies businesses can use to increase their SEO and achieve higher rankings in search engine results pages (SERPs).
1. Keyword Research
Keyword research is the foundation of SEO. By identifying the keywords and phrases that your target audience is searching for, you can create content that is relevant and valuable to them. Use tools such as Google Keyword Planner or SEMrush to research the most popular and relevant keywords for your business. Focus on long-tail keywords that are more specific and have less competition, as they can be easier to rank for.
2. On-Page Optimization
On-page optimization involves optimizing your website's content, structure, and HTML code to make it more search engine friendly. This includes optimizing title tags, meta descriptions, headings, and images. Make sure your content is relevant, engaging, and keyword-rich. Use header tags (H1, H2, H3) to organize your content and make it easier for search engines to crawl. Optimize your images by compressing them, adding alt text, and using descriptive file names.
3. Link Building
Link building is the process of acquiring backlinks from other websites to your website. Backlinks are an essential ranking factor in search engine algorithms and can help improve your website's authority and relevance. Focus on acquiring high-quality, relevant backlinks from authoritative websites in your industry. Use tools such as Ahrefs or Moz to analyze your backlink profile and identify opportunities for improvement.
4. Content Creation
Content creation is a critical aspect of SEO. By creating high-quality and engaging content, you can attract more organic traffic to your website and establish yourself as an authority in your industry. Focus on creating content that is relevant, valuable, and informative for your target audience. Use a mix of formats such as blog posts, infographics, videos, and podcasts to keep your audience engaged.
5. Technical Optimization
Technical optimization involves optimizing your website's backend, including its site speed, mobile-friendliness, and security. These factors are critical to both user experience and search engine rankings. Use tools such as Google PageSpeed Insights or GTmetrix to analyze your website's speed and identify opportunities for improvement. Ensure your website is mobile-friendly and responsive to different devices. Use HTTPS to secure your website and protect user data.
Conclusion
Increasing SEO can be a challenging and time-consuming process, but it is essential for the success of any online business. By focusing on strategies such as keyword research, on-page optimization, link building, content creation, and technical optimization, businesses can optimize their websites for search engines and attract more leads, sales, and revenue. Remember to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in SEO and adapt your strategy accordingly. | eng | 9ed4ff33-bb85-4352-8b13-e24fd5cd28c1 | https://webwithoutwaste.com/5-ways-to-increase-your-seo/ |
Does Correct Grammar Influence Brand Marketing Success?
Tastes good like a cigarette should. Think different. Got milk? Sticklers for grammar will point out that these famous ad campaigns are grammatically incorrect (and other sticklers will argue that "Think different" is, in fact, correct). But these slogans were tremendously successful for the corporations that chose them. Does this mean correct grammar and spelling don't really matter?
A New Age for Grammar
In this tweeting and Facebooking world of online marketing, some say correct grammar and spelling are not crucial (and that we can make up words such as "Facebooking"). The theory is, what matters is catchy copy and frequent updates. Connecting with customers trumps perfect sentences. This sentiment predated the explosion of online marketing. David Ogilvy, the Father of Advertising, did not live to see the explosion of digital media. Yet he said, "I don't know the rules of grammar. If you're trying to persuade people to do something, or buy something, it seems to me you should use their language." Paul Suggett, in his post on advertising.about.com, agrees. "A sentence that is structured beautifully, obeying all the laws, and bylaws, of the English language, is not what advertising is all about. In fact, in advertising you don't even need to use real words, good sentence structure, and proper punctuation, or obey any of the rules that were drummed into you in school," he says.
Does Grammar Success Indicate Real Success?
However, a recent study by Disruptive Communications revealed that the brand behavior that annoys people most is bad grammar and spelling. The automated proofreading site, Grammarly, compared major companies' grammatical and spelling errors from their posts on LinkedIn, and found that Coke beat Pepsi when it came to making fewer errors. Google beat Facebook, and Ford had fewer errors than General Motors. It has been suggested that companies that make fewer errors are generally more successful than their competitors. If that's true, is it because these companies were careful with grammar and spelling or just a happy coincidence? "The care that a company takes with its communications is often indicative of its overall attention to detail. Investors and competitors may judge sloppy writing, especially in the more formal setting of LinkedIn, as a sign of carelessness in a company's overall corporate culture," writes Allison VanNest in the Grammarly blog.
Old Fashioned Skills in a New Age World
Charles Duncombe, a successful British e-commerce entrepreneur, says a single spelling error can cut online sales in half. "Often…cutting-edge companies depend on old-fashioned skills," he says, adding that errors could undermine a site's credibility. Grammar, spelling and punctuation errors get people talking, and not in a good way. Word spread quickly when one major retailer's campaign added an erroneous apostrophe to: "You've never seen body's like this!" A teenager made headlines when he noted a juice company's "most tastiest" claim written on their carton. A study by U.K. firm Global Lingo revealed that 74% of British consumers notice errors on websites, and 59% would not use a company that made these mistakes. An online poll taken by Standing Dog Interactive showed that 71% are bothered "a lot" by typos and would take their business elsewhere if they spotted one.
So, who's right? David Ogilvy or the British entrepreneur? Maybe they both are. But our advice is, why take a chance? Make your marketing efforts readable, compelling—and correct. Share examples of marketing slogans that have been memorable to you – for correct or incorrect reasoning. | eng | e3ffcf7a-bd36-4e37-9d1c-37c4ab8cf0b2 | https://www.paceco.com/content/grammar-brand-marketing/ |
Write a Letter Script | Roblox Server Crasher Cheat -2023
You have arrived at the right website if you are looking for a Write A Letter Script Server Crasher that actually works. You can easily crash the server by downloading the script from this location and then running it. tabz is the one who authored the script, thus all of the credit for it should go to him.
Features of Write a Letter Script
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In this game of letter-writing, you can choose to address your letter to your closest friend or to a total stranger. You may keep the notes of other people in your own notebook, or you could just have fun talking with other people.
The writing activity known as Write a Letter incorporates elements of role-playing into its design. Players are able to communicate with one another through the use of notes. Players have the option of pinning their written comments on a wall so that their fellow competitors can view them.
How to Use Write a Letter Script
If you require this write a letter script, all you need to do is check out the features of the script and the directions on how to use it, especially if you are a beginner. After that, you will be able to use the script without any problems. I would suggest that you make careful use of the script, and that you avoid using it too frequently.
Write a Letter Script | Roblox Server Crasher | eng | 99402c49-d9a3-4b07-ae82-eeaff3fbef09 | https://cheatermad.com/write-a-letter-script/ |
BAHA Weekly Workouts
NOTE: Be sure to do the dynamic warm up every time you start a workout. This will not only prevent injury but also increase flexibility, increase strength, and prepare your body to exercise and perform better.
Notes: For younger kids the workout times for each workout category can be limited so the entire workout can be completed in time. Also any workout can be made more difficult for older/stronger athletes by simply holding a weight plate, dumbbell, or any safe but heavy object (i.e. $5, 40 lbs bag of salt works great!). With the number of kids and limited time and space especially during Covid-19 I have designed most of these workouts so they can be done with minimal equipment at home.
Strength
Lower Body – 15 min - Repeat as many times in 15 min as possible
Cossack Squats (x8 each leg)
Skater Crossover lunges (x8 each leg)
RDL step ups on Stairs (Up stairs x2)
Straight legged wall calf raises (x15)
Push – 10 min – Repeat as many times as possible in 10 min
1 min push up burn out – Options in order from easiest to most difficult:
Wall Push Ups
Knee push ups
Normal Push Ups
Single arm knee push ups
Push Ups claps
Single arm normal push ups
Wall Plank Triceps x 10
Pull – 10 min Repeat as many times as possible
Pull Ups x (atleast 6)
Single leg Inverse Rows x 10
Single leg balance bicep curls x 12
Abs – 5 min – Repeat as many times as possible in 5 min
Russian twist with weight x 30
Pendulums x 20
Sit Ups x 30 (touch your fingertips to your ears the entire time)
WEEKLY CHALLENGE – SIT UP TO A STAND
Plyos - 20 min – repeat as many times as possible in 20 minutes
Note: The length of the L drill should be atleast 15 yards if possible (use the corners of the rinks) | eng | 3884585a-0a3a-4be0-86f4-261688f195c5 | https://www.brainerdhockey.com/layout_container/show_layout_tab?layout_container_id=73038557&page_node_id=6037774&tab_element_id=239926 |
Russia to exit nuclear arms pact, begin designing new weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that Russia will withdraw from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty and begin designing new intermediate-range weapons, following the Trump administration's announcement Friday that the U.S. will officially exit the pact, the AP reports.
Why it matters: The Trump administration formally announced its intent to withdraw from the INF treaty in six months after accusing Russia of developing and testing a cruise missile that violates certain provisions of the Cold War-era pact. Putin has denied doing so, but said that while Russia will abandon the treaty in six months and begin developing previously banned ballistic missiles, it will not deploy any unless the U.S. does so first. | eng | 06a0058d-1463-4da3-9363-2b3d847f3d5a | https://www.axios.com/2019/02/02/russia-withdrawing-from-nuclear-deal-following-us-withdrawal-1549110187 |
Evolution of Graphics Memory The journey of graphics memory is akin to a caterpillar's metamorphosis into a butterfly.
From GDDR5 to GDDR6 GDDR5 had its moments under the sun, but GDDR6 brought about a paradigm shift in graphics processing, akin to moving from black and white television to full-color 4K resolution.
Features of GDDR6
Enhanced Memory Speed Think of GDDR6 as the Usain Bolt of memory chips. The speed ensures your games load faster, and action sequences proceed without those pesky lags.
Energy Efficiency The brilliance of GDDR6 lies in its ability to provide incredible speed without draining much power. Imagine driving a sports car that delivers top-notch performance while sipping fuel like a compact sedan.
Enhanced Bandwidth It's like going from a one-lane road to an eight-lane highway. The result? Faster data transfers and a much smoother gaming experience.
The Role of GDDR6 in Gaming
Realistic Graphics Ever noticed how raindrops in some games seem almost real? Or how the water ripples feel lifelike? Thank GDDR6 for those intricate details.
Multi-tasking like a Pro Switching between your game and other applications is a breeze with GDDR6, ensuring you don't miss that important message while you're battling foes in a virtual world.
GDDR6 in Modern Gaming Systems
Adoption by Gaming Giants Major players have been quick to adopt GDDR6, recognizing its transformative potential.
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X Both these next-gen consoles have embraced GDDR6, which is a testament to its capabilities. The result? Games that look stunning and play brilliantly.
The Future of Gaming with GDDR6 With the continued evolution of gaming and VR, GDDR6 is poised to play an even bigger role. It's not just about playing games; it's about experiencing them.
Setting the Gaming Stage
When it comes to gaming, both expertise and top-tier technology count. Whether you're at the start of your gaming journey or a seasoned expert, the continuous advancements in gaming tech, like GPUs, processors, and memory, demand attention. After all, who wouldn't want an unparalleled edge? But where to start? The key lies in being well-informed, especially about memory.
The Role of Graphics Memory in Gaming
Memory is more than just storage; it's the driving force behind high-definition graphics and smooth gameplay. The clearer the concept, the better: aim for the fastest and most expansive memory that fits your budget. The principle is simple: superior memory equals superior gameplay.
Why GDDR6 is a Game Changer
Making its debut in 2018, GDDR6 graphics memory quickly became the go-to for leading graphics card makers. Its capacity? An industry-leading 16Gb. And with bandwidth speeds reaching a mind-boggling 72GB/s, it's no wonder it's in demand. Consider this: a premium graphics card boasting twelve 16Gb GDDR6 units can provide memory bandwidth up to 864 GB/s. And let's not forget its energy efficiency – the 16Gb GDDR6 slashes power consumption by up to 60% compared to its 8Gb counterpart. A win for both your electricity bill and Mother Earth!
Diving Deeper into GDDR6's Power
GDDR6 is crafted using cutting-edge 10-nanometer process technology. When pitted against the 20-nanometer 8Gb GDDR5, it offers more than double the speed, boasting an 18Gbps pin speed. Such numbers can significantly elevate your gaming experience, especially with demanding and VR-based games. Imagine what doubling your memory speed and capacity could mean, especially with advanced features like real-time ray tracing at your disposal!
Achieving Seamless Gameplay
Every gamer craves high resolutions and buttery-smooth frame rates. GDDR6 ensures your gameplay remains unhindered by annoying glitches or stuttering, even in high-action sequences. The result? A gaming experience that's so immersive, it blurs the lines between virtual and reality.
Unlocking Potential with Overclocking
Overclocking isn't just for tech geeks; it's for everyone looking to push their gaming limits. GDDR6 stands out with its superior overclocking capabilities. With GDDR6's exceptional memory bandwidth and energy efficiency, reaching peak benchmarks while maintaining optimal temperatures becomes effortless. While manufacturers might not openly support overclocking, its popularity remains unchallenged, with gaming enthusiasts worldwide pushing their GPUs to the max.
Conclusion
In the dynamic realm of gaming, GDDR6 has emerged as the unsung hero. As we dive deeper into the universe of hyper-realistic gaming, this memory chip will undoubtedly be at the heart of every adventure. GDDR6 is not just confined to the realm of gaming. Its prowess extends to fields like 8K video processing, AI, VR, AR, high-performance computing, graphics, and even cryptocurrency mining. For those looking to experience the marvel of GDDR6, be prepared for a premium price tag. However, for those on a budget, consider GPUs with GDDR6 rated at 14Gbps, which may offer potential for overclocking | eng | a963bc5c-0174-4870-85e2-21394f6b713e | https://gadgetmates.com/samsung-gddr6-for-next-level-gaming |
In this course of video classes you can choose which levels you would like to explore and revisit all of the options many times over the rental period. As in all of my video classes, the drawings are either included, or how to draw the subject will be shown at the beginning of the video
Paint- Along With Me Video - In this class you will learn how to save the white flowers with resist so that you can paint the background area more easily.. You will also learn more about negative painting and negative and positive shapes.
Paint-Along with me Video - This subject today includes a little negative painting in the background and some optional fiber tipped pen line at the end. How to draw and paint all aspects of this subject step by step is what you will find in this class.
Paint- Along with me Video - In this class you will learn how to capture the delicate quality of these lovely white flowers with soft shadows. In the background you will see how to use negative painting to help showcase the flowers.
Paint Along- With Me Video - This class will teach you how to control wet-in-wet paint applications to achieve a loosely painted look to the whole painting. You will also learn how to deal with a reflected surface under the vase.
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The SunDigital painting of the magnificently violent yet beautiful surface of the sun. Sitting at the the center of our solar system, the Sun's surfaceDigital painting of the magnificently violent yet beautiful surface of the sun. Sitting at the the center of our solar system, the Sun's surface temperature reaches 5500 degrees celsius (9900 fahrenheit). The sun has a diameter of 1.4 million km (860,000 miles) making it over 100 times bigger than the Earth. The Eath orbits the giant star at a distance of over 150 million km away (93 million miles). The light from the Sun takes over 8 minutes to reach the earth. The Sun is 4.5 billion years old, but it will gradually grow hotter and larger until in about 5.5 billion years it will grow to 250 times its current size to become a red giant swallowing the earth. It will then form a planetary nebula before cooling and fading to become a white dwarf. Truly a wonder of the solar system and wonder of the universe | eng | 735619fd-5d32-444a-90c5-73709fb5948d | https://fineartamerica.com/featured/the-sun-michael-tompsett.html?product=wood-print |
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In the sequel to Before Sunrise, Celine (Julie Delpy) and Jesse (Ethan Hawke) are back. It's been nine years since the two met in Vienna and spent the day together and the two haven't spoken since. Jesse has just finished a novel—a mostly-autobiographical story depicting his love story with Celine. His latest stop on the book tour brings him to Paris where he reunites with Celine. Conversation between the two picks up as easily as before, although both have changed. Jesse is married and has a son; Celine has boyfriend who is rarely around and is devoted to her job as an environmental activist. We quickly learn that although both have found career-success, they're unhappy with their lives.
Jesse has time to kill before his flight heads back to the US, so the two decide to wander the streets of Paris together. We learn that they never met up a year after they'd met as they promised to. Life got in the way and although they both wanted to meet, it never happened. As the hours pass, they discuss their current relationships, what they mean to each other, and reminisce about how their experience together nine years ago has shaped them. It's clear they both have feelings for each other still and wonder what could've been, but do they have enough time before Jesse's flight home to ensure they don't go another nine years without speaking? Is their connection strong enough to risk uprooting their lives? | eng | 3a781628-91a7-40e5-b864-b2080014c135 | https://www.movieloci.com/pieceitem/content?id=2556-Before-Sunset |
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This Is How the American Dream Has Changed
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Posted on May 30, 2018
Famed historian and writer James Truslow Adams once said, "The American Dream is that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement." This quote went on to inspire many, and it laid the foundation for what became the famous term "The American Dream." But since the term was coined in 1931, much has changed.
The emergence of new technology, the rise and fall of the housing market, and cultural changes both big and small have morphed our understanding of the American Dream.
What was once represented by white picket fence suburbia and a nuclear family no longer holds true. Maybe for some, but for many—especially those in the millennial camp—the idea of the American Dream has shifted. Whether due to rising rent in cities, the student debt crisis, or simply the changing times, the idea that Adams coined in the 1930s has shifted.
As of two years ago, a staggering 48% of millennials believe the American Dream to be dead, according to the Washington Post. This percentage is significant, as it explains why many choose to live at home longer or continue renting apartments, as opposed to buying property of their own. Or, maybe the Mad Men style family image is no longer the standard.
With career changes moving at a rapid pace—and people changing jobs as often as once every five years—it's no wonder life outside of work has transformed as well. For those who do make career moves this frequently, they might consider the ideal situation to be in a more cosmopolitan, fast-paced environment. Their American Dream might look a lot different from what their grandparent's and parent's idealized when this term was coined.
Another large factor is financial security, which continues to play a large role in big decisions like raising a family and buying a home. At one point in time, these were the two things that defined what the American Dream entailed. Now, it means something different to each person. For some, it may indeed be exorbitant rent in the city they love—who believe they can't put a price on being in walking distance to the best restaurants or exciting nightlife. While for others, the American Dream stands firm as the traditional house with a lawn and a two-car garage.
The point being, no "dream" looks the same today, in real estate or otherwise.
Stereotypes are being challenged every day, and what was once the prototype for a successful home life now looks unique to each individual. Some might say the American Dream is dead, but really, it's a sign of the changing times, and it's important to adapt with them.
And what better way of adapting with the times than fully embracing technology? In business, technology is the backbone of creating and maintaining relationships. When a simple Facebook post can reach hundreds and one click of "send" can lead to your biggest deal yet—technology is a no-brainer.
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Mother tongue-based multilingual education (MTB-MLE) is a type of education system that emphasizes the use of the students' mother tongue or first language in the classroom. It is a pedagogical approach that recognizes the importance of using the language that students are most familiar with to help them learn new concepts and skills. MTB-MLE aims to support students' language development, cognitive abilities, academic success, and cultural identity. This approach also promotes multilingualism and preserves linguistic diversity by valuing and maintaining the mother tongue of each student.
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From this passage, additional aspects of your personality can be identified:
1. Self-reflective: Your willingness to challenge your own assumptions and beliefs, as well as to engage in introspection, demonstrates a self-reflective nature.
2. Open-minded: Your exploration of various religious traditions and scientific fields shows that you are open to diverse perspectives and ideas.
3. Critical thinker: Your ability to question both your own and others' beliefs and assumptions, as well as your search for a "system of thinking" that aligns with your worldview, reveals a critical thinker.
4. Curious: Your strong interest in linguistics, metaphors, neurobiology, and the relationship between the brain, body, and environment reflects a curious and inquisitive nature.
5. Holistic thinker: Your focus on embodied cognition and the interconnectedness of reason and emotion highlights your holistic approach to understanding the human experience.
6. Intellectual historian: Your desire to trace the historical origins of ideas and ways of thinking reveals an interest in intellectual history.
7. Empathetic: Your understanding that certainty is an emotion with measurable neural correlates demonstrates empathy and awareness of the emotional aspects of human cognition. | eng | a17be5d1-aabd-4bc1-bb95-266d9de028b4 | http://icopiedyou.com/from-this-passage-additional-aspects-of-your-personality-can-be-identified-1-self-reflective-your-willingness-to-challenge-your-own-assumptions-and-beliefs-as-well-as-to-engage-in-introspection/ |
Which Oral Issues Does Oral Surgery Address?
Posted on 7/24/2023 by Alyce
Oral surgery is a cosmetic and reconstructive dental procedure that helps to restore the health of the jaw, gums, and teeth. It also eases symptoms such as pain and discomfort, hence, improving the quality of your life. An oral surgeon may recommend this procedure to address oral issues such as:
Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth can pose many oral issues if left untreated. These teeth are hard to clean because of their location. Reaching the far back of your mouth with a toothbrush can be challenging. This puts you at risk of bacteria accumulation, which can lead to gum disease. In addition, wisdom teeth can grow at odd angles, damaging the adjacent teeth. When they grow towards the neighboring teeth, they push them, causing misalignments. In this case, a surgeon may recommend oral surgery to extract wisdom teeth. This procedure involves incisions in the gum tissues to access the tooth roots.
Lost Tooth
Living with a missing tooth can cause many complications. It can result in misalignments and bone loss and can affect your normal biting and chewing. Hence, you may need to replace the missing tooth to avoid these risks. While there are various tooth replacement options, an oral surgeon may suggest dental implants to improve your smile and oral health. Dental implants mimic the entire tooth. Hence, you will maintain jawbone health while enhancing the teeth' performance. Fixing dental implants requires surgery since it involves inserting titanium rods into the jawbone.
Bone Loss
The jawbone can deteriorate due to reasons such as tooth loss, periodontal disease, trauma, and misalignment. When you have insufficient bone, the remaining tooth may become loose or move out of alignment. In addition, it may be challenging to replace a tooth since tooth prostheses require sufficient bone for support. In such a situation, you may need surgery to replace the missing bone. Schedule a consultation with our professionals and find out more about oral surgery. | eng | d7667ef2-2a68-4105-bdcf-03f40cc494f9 | https://drkindt.com/p/BLOG-106012-2023.7.24-Which-Oral-Issues-Does-Oral-Surgery-Address-p.asp |
Sunday, October 16, 2022
Deceptive
(wrong) consciousness (Tib:log shes), is the last from the seventh division of
mind we studied earlier.
Let
us say, you love flower and you are given a flower. You look at it and feel joy
and happiness. There is an interaction between subject mind and object flower.
If the interaction is not there, no feeling comes. It is the interaction
between subject and object that give rise to all emotions and reactions. Two
activities are there: Appearance and apprehension.
There
is an act of appearance of the object to the subject as to how the flower
appears to my mind. We don't say mind appears to the subject. The act of
appearance is related to the subject. There is an act of apprehension of the
object by the subject, mind apprehends the flower. There is an act of
appearance and act of apprehension by object and subject.
When
we see an object, misconception may occur at two levels:
¾At appearance level:
When mistake happens at appearance level, it is called mistaken mind or
consciousness (Tib:'khurl shes).
¾At apprehension level:
When mistake happens at apprehension level, it is called deceptive mind or
consciousness (Tib:log shes).
They
look same, but it is not. This mistake is ignorance. Ignorance is the root
cause of our misery. It occurs due to our misconception of what is reality. We
don't see reality. What we see and what reality is, there is contradiction.
This is misconception. It occurs at two levels: When the mind is mistaken at
the act of appearance and when the mind is mistaken at the act of apprehension.
Snow
is white. If you see through a blue goggle, it appears blue. But your mind
knows it is white. Your mind is mistaken at appearance level but not at the
apprehension level. So it is mistaken mind and not deceptive mind. This
distinction is very important.
Whatever
is deceptive mind should necessarily be mistaken mind. Whatever is mistaken
mind may not be a deceptive mind. Whatever is a girl is human being; whatever
is human being may not be a girl.
Mistaken
mind is a mind which is mistaken with respect to the object of appearance.
Deceptive mind is a mind which is mistaken with the object of apprehension.
Exercise:
Think of H.H. the Dalai Lama. What appears, picture, image, memory etc. Image
becomes the object of appearance and Dalai Lama is your object of apprehension.
What you apprehend is not the image but Dalai Lama. But what appears is an
image.
When
conceptual mind works, image has to come. This image is known as image of
meaning generality (Tib:don spyi), a mental image.
I
asked you to think of Dalai Lama, not the picture or image of Dalai Lama. We
see that only through a picture or image we can think of Dalai Lama. That image
becomes the object of appearance and Dalai Lama is the object of apprehension.
When conceptual mind works, image has to come. This image is known as Meaning
Generality.
A
conceptual mind is a mind apprehends its primary object through meaning
generality. Direct mind is a mind which directly perceives the object without
using meaning generality.
Meaning
generality is a mental image which comes to our mind through which the
conceptual mind apprehends the primary object.
Sense
direct perceiver doesn't use meaning generality. Mental direct perceiver, close
your eyes and think of anything. All clairvoyance things happen at mental
consciousness level not at sensory level. Conceptual mind is seen as a direct
perceiver.
1.Conceptual
consciousness (Tib:rtag pa): Conceptual consciousness that mix a meaning
generality as their apprehended object on the appearance level
2.Non-conceptual
non-mistaken consciousness that take a specifically characterized phenomenon as
their apprehended object
3.Non-conceptual mistaken
mind consciousness that take a clearly appearing non-existent as their
apprehended object.
Two
fold divisions of mind:
¾Prime cognizers and
non-prime consciousness
¾Conceptual and
non-conceptual consciousness
¾Mistaken and
non-mistaken consciousness
¾Mental and sense
consciousness
¾Awareness which are
eliminative engagers and collective engagers
¾Mind and mental factors
Mental consciousness and sense consciousness
(Tib: yid shes dang dbang shes) are both mind. Sense consciousness is what you
get depending on your senses and mental consciousness are those which are not
directly dependent on the five senses.
Is feeling of gratitude a mental consciousness
or sense consciousness?
All afflictions are necessarily mental
consciousness (except for Sauvatantrika and Vaibashika). Sense consciousness
shuts down at the time of death, but mental consciousness does not. It ejects
from the body and go to the next body.
Meditation should be through mental consciousness
and not through sense consciousness. Meditation is to purify our mind to
achieve Buddhahood, this process relates to mental consciousness. Feeling is
with all primary mind. Meditation is to purify our mental defilement and this
defilement is to be removed from our mental consciousness. Our mental
consciousness should become Buddha. Let us not forget that sense consciousness
in only a mind.
Eliminative engager awareness and collective
engager awareness (Tib:sel 'jug dang sgrub 'jug): Selective mind is eliminative
engager, it selects or picks up from many. A notebook with many pictures, what
each student see is very selective. When you become Buddha or omniscient you
see all the details and nothing is left out. You are aware of everything. We usually
behave in an eliminative way in dealing with other people and objects.
What I could get from this person concept is
the failure of modern education. All conceptual mind use generic image or
meaning generality wherein an image is created by our mind. All conceptual
minds are selective engager or eliminative engager awareness. Our mind create
an image and try to select and eliminate the rest.
All non-conceptual minds are collective
engager. It does not eliminate anything, it picks or selects everything. Eye
consciousness is not conceptual mind, it is not eliminative engager. All
conceptual minds are mental consciousness. Two mental consciousnesses cannot
co-exist but a mental consciousness and sense consciousness can co-exist.
Mental consciousness exist all the times, sense consciousness comes and goes.
Next division: mind and mental factors, we need
to see which of the seven fold division of mind are Conceptual or
non-conceptual (C & NC), Mistaken or non-mistaken (M & NM), and Sense
consciousness and mental consciousness (SC & MC):
1.Direct valid perceiver /NC
/ NM / SC /
2.Inferential cognizer /
C / M / MC /
3.Subsequent cognizer / Can
have both C & NC / Can have both / have SC&MC /
4.Correctly assuming
consciousness /C / M / MC /
5.Non-discerning direct
perceiver / NC / Can have M&NM /
6.Doubting consciousness /
C / M / ? /
7.Deceptive (wrong)
consciousness / Can have both C & NC / M / ? ?/
Mind has two functions: to see other things and
to see itself like a bulb light. All agrees to this but not the Parasangika
school. Seeing itself is a self cognizing mind and seeing other is other
cognizing mind. We need to which of the seven minds are mistaken or
non-mistaken minds?
All minds should necessarily have object of
appearance and all mind should necessarily engage but it may not discern.
Object of appearance and apprehension are there but not discerning.
Self
cognizing mind is a non-conceptual mind, but in a deep sleep, it is a non
discerning mind. All mind has two functions. It apprehend other things and it
self too. Label given to other is other cognizing mind, and to self is self
cognizing mind. Other cognizing mind can be conceptual or non conceptual, but
self cognizing mind is always non-conceptual because it never uses meaning
generality and it is always mental consciousness. Self cognizing mind is always
direct perceiver but may not be direct valid perceiverTuesday, October 4, 2022
Proper
study and understanding of the seven fold division of mind is very important
to understand Buddhist psychology1.
Direct valid perceiver: A non-mistaken knower that is free from conceptuality.
It has four categories:
a)Sense direct perceiver:
A direct perception through our senses
b)Mental direct
perceiver: A mental perception like presence of a lung, things about past and
present.
c)Self cognition direct
perceiver (Tib:rang rig mngon gsum): The mind is said to be self cognizing
mind. It has an ability to see itself and other. When a light in introduced in
a dark room, we could see things. We could also see the light. It could
illuminate other and self too. Mind has an aspect or ability to know or
perceive itself. (Some schools don't accept this.)
d)Yogic direct perceiver:
Its direct perception of subtle phenomena by the Arhats, seeing impermanence
and emptiness through refined practice of the five paths.
2.
Inferential cognizer: Inference through knowledge and confidence like dated of
birth, dependent on testimony, knowing presence of fire on seeing smoke etc.
Emptiness is to be realized through power of fact not by inference.
3.
Subsequent cognizer: Things seen after the direct valid cognition. It is said
to really on the teachings, not on the person; really not on provisional
teachings but on the ultimate teachings. Within the teachings of ultimate
reality, we must really on direct valid perceiver rather than on conceptual
realization.
4.
Correctly assuming consciousness: We may not know how e=mc2 is derived, but we
assume it is correct. We may not have realized emptiness but we can talk and
faith in it.
5.
Non discerning direct perceiver: Your mind is focused on something and you
don't see things before you.
7.
Deceptive (wrong) consciousness (Tib:log shes): When we see an object,
misperception may occur at two levels: appearance and apprehension levels. When
mistake happens at appearance level, it is called mistaken mind (Tib:'khul
shes). When mistake happens at apprehension level, it is called deceptive mind.
We shall explain more in the next session.
These
seven fold division of mind should be on our fingertips, it's important to
understand our mindMonday, October 3, 2022
How
does mind as subject interact with the object flower? Ignorance drives us to
object misconception and subject deception.
To
understand the object so well we study philosophy, physic, quantum mechanic,
modern science and ontological reality.
For
the subject, our reactions are different. It's the same flower, it's the
subjective thinking that make us to see different. This subjective study is
psychology, study of subject. Study of object is science and study of subject
is psychology, what is mind? To know your mind well is study of Buddhist
psychology.
To
know the mind, we need to know that this universe has infinite phenomena, they
can be grouped under 3 categories:
1.Manifest phenomena:
Something we see directly through our sense, a flower.
2.Slightly hidden phenomena:
Something we know through inferences. A flower made of number of cells,
electrons, neutrons etc. We know there is fire because we see smoke.
3.Very hidden phenomena:
Something we know or believe through the knowledge of third persons like date
of birth. It exists, but its existence is known through some reliable testimony
and not directly.
Modern
science explains on the first and a part of the second category only. They
cannot speak of a part of the second phenomena and full of very hidden
phenomena. So the modern science does not explain all the phenomena. Physic
does not explain neuroscience. Neuroscience does not explain quantum mechanics.
Simply because something is not explained by modern science does not mean that
it does not exist. Karma and rebirth are belongs to the category of slightly
hidden phenomena, modern science does not speak of these phenomena.
Neuroscience
has not been able to explain mind properly. Brain and mind, a scientist may see
your brain wave on computer screen, but he cannot see or know what you are
thinking. "In search of memory" by Prof Eric Kandel is a good book.
There is two hypothesis: 1) No mind, only brain 2) There is mind, but it is a
derivative of brain. When one dies, mind disappears. This what current
neuroscientists believe in.
Parmanavartika
chapter 2 explains how mind exit as a distinct entity which is closely
connected to brain but different entity wise. All beings come from karma,
without mind there is no karma to operate. A gymnast in a space suit, he or she
is moving inside, space suit is moving slowly. We cannot see the person; this
does not mean that there is no person inside. Simply because the space suit is
moving does not mean that there is no person inside.
The
brain and mind, we can see the brain wave not the mind. A scientist can see the
brain wave only. We can see both. What we experience is mind, what a neuroscientist
sees is the brain, not mind.
Valid
cognition mind is most refined version of your mind and thinking. Mind is
defined as clear and knowing agent. Mirror has to be clear to see the
reflection clear. Water surface is also same to see the reflection of a moon.
Close your eye and think of a blue flower. This mind should be clear to get a
clear image of a blue flower.
Mind
is clear and luminous. Mind has two elements, it is clear and knowing. But it
is not substantial and physical. When reflection is formed on the mirror, the
mirror does not know that a reflection is formed. But when you think of a blue
flower, image is formed and your mind knows it.
There
is two state of mind: 1) Resultant state, happy or sad. 2) Causal state of
emotions and karma. Virtuous mind result in happiness and non-virtuous mind
gives pain and sadness. Causal state has 2: 1) Cognitive mental state (seeing a
robber) and 2) Afflictive mental state (reaction on seeing the robber). The two
affect each other. Buddhism stresses on sharpening the cognitive mind.
Cognitive thought process should be developed sharply. For this, seven
divisions of mind are explainedWe
need to study and develop cognitive thought process. Once we have learnt
cognitive thought process through the seven divisions of mind, we have to apply
it to afflictive thought process.
Mind
of the view nature is cognitive state of mind, which has seven divisions. Valid
cognition (Tib:tshad ma)is a mind which cognizes its primary object newly or
freshly. Any cognition happening newly is a valid cognition.
Mind
and consciousness are synonymous. The mind in general can be divided into two,
mental consciousness and sensory consciousness. Our meditation has to be done
through mental consciousness and not through sensory consciousnessI
have a book in my hand, a book is there. If it is removed, we may say nothing
is there. But we may say absence of book is there. Absence of a book has no
substance. Whereas as a presence of book has substance. This is how our
conventional looks at the things.
What
does not have substance there is nothing to undergo change. So it is not
changing. If it is not changing, then it is permanent. A phenomena which is
absence of change is a permanent phenomena.
Absence
of book does not have substance, it exist from conceptual mind. Book is object
and mind is subject. Compounded phenomena are those which have substance.
Uncompounded phenomena are those which do not have substance. This is what is
meant by composite and non-composite phenomena.
All
composite substance changes, a diamond, which is very solid is made of many
atom. Inside it keeps on changing. It does not remain same and permanent. Heat
is there, so movement is there.
Composite
- substance - momentary changes - impermanent
Uncompounded
phenomena, an absence of book does exist, but is does not exist substantially.
It is not compounded, there is no change. What does not change is not
impermanent, it is permanent.
The
first two seals are done with this. Contaminated composite phenomena,
contamination refers to affliction and self grasping ignorance.
The
root cause of our suffering is self grasping ignorance, which has to be
removed. Arya Nagarjuna has rightly said in Mulamadhyamikakarika:
Through ceasing of karma and affliction,
Nirvana is achieved
Karma
and affliction arise from (distorted) conceptual thought
These arise from elaboration (of self grasping
at true existence)
Elaborations cease by (or into) through
emptiness
Ceasing
of karma and affliction is Nirvana. Karma and affliction arise from conceptualized
inattentive attention, which in turn arises from elaboration of the self
grasping ignorance. This ignorance cease through realization of the wisdom of
emptiness.
So
the root cause of our suffering is self grasping ignorance. We need to address
this. For this darkness of ignorance, a light of wisdom has to be introduced.
Wisdom is a discerning mind whose apprehension of the object tallies with
reality. What is reality? Reality is what Buddha indicated in the 3rd seal,
everything is in the nature of emptiness and suffering.
A
dream of going to picnic and enjoying, later a typhoon comes and you suffer,
and later you wake up and relieved, happiness, suffering, and enlightenment.
The first is suffering of change, second is suffering of suffering, and third
when you wake up the fear is gone, its enlightenment.
Common
thing is the first two is you have no control, lack of control, lack of
freedom. This is misery. Therefore, even a pleasant dream has an element of misery.
When you wake up, you have control; this is freedom from the contents of the
dream, total fearlessness. The moment you wake up, fear is gone. This is
transcending sorrow, Nirvana, the fourth seal.
Involuntary
push and pull is sorrow, to stop this push and pull, you need to wake up, so
that you are beyond sorrow. Transcending sorrow is absolute peace of mind, not
affected by the contents of the dream.
Everything
comes from subject; it's not from the object. Everything coming from the object
is empty nature. The third seal, all phenomena are empty of self, has to be
understood from the Pransangika school's concept.
Let
us put the Four Noble Truths and Four Seals, in the context of Dependent
origination mantra, Om he ye dharma (Tib: rten 'brel snying po):
ཆོས་རྣམས་ཐམས་ཅད་རྒྱུ་ལས་བྱུང་། All phenomena arises from causes
དེ་རྒྱུ་དེ་བཞིན་གཤེགས་པས་གསུངས། The causes are taught by the Tathagathas
The Four Noble Truths, the Four Seals, and
Dependent origination mantra are linked.
According
to the Sautantrika school's understanding of objectivity and subjectivity, they
talk about substantiality as opposed to conceptuality imputation. Substantial
existence v/s existence by conceptual imputation, substantial existence is
objectively and conceptual existence is subjectively. They existed by the
imputation of conceptual mind, not in mind.
Through
our practice it would be good to have a glimpse of emptiness and Bodhicitta.
The practice of Bodhicitta through 2 methods of equalization and exchanging
self for others and 7 fold cause and effect method. We need to study and gather
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Using the default temporary table emulation
The default temporary table emulation is provided to achieve a high level of Informix® compatibility, when minimal code change
is required.
In order to use the default temporary table emulation, define the following FGLPROFILE
entry (or leave it
unset):
dbi.database.dbname.ifxemul.temptables.emulation = "default"
How does the default temp table emulation work?
Informix CREATE TEMP TABLE and
SELECT INTO TEMP statements are automatically converted to Oracle® "CREATE TABLE". The name of the
temporary table is converted to a unique table name.
By default, Oracle tables are created in the current schema (i.e. no schema prefix is added to
the generated table name). In order to control the schema where the Oracle tables are created, use
the following FGLPROFILE
parameters:
When
specifying "login" in the ora.temptables.schema.source parameter,
the user name passed to the connection instruction will be used as schema name. When specifying
"command" as schema source, the schema name will be produced by the
SELECT statement defined in the ora.temptables.schema.command
parameter.
Schema specification for temporary table emulations is mandatory when you have
created a DB user for each end user, and you force common schema usage with the
ora.schema
parameter:
dbi.database.dsname.ora.schema = "app_owner"
In
this case, it is better to add the current user as schema name for temporary tables, to get Oracle
tables created in the current user schema, instead of creating tables in the common schema: Creating
tables in another schema requires CREATE ANY TABLE / DROP ANY TABLE privileges for
each DB user, which is not possible in an organization using strong security policy.
By default, temporary tables are created in a dedicated tablespace named
"TEMPTABS". Of course the TEMPTABS tablespace must exist before
running programs, otherwise temporary table creation will fail. Using a specific tablespace for
temporary tables allows you to specify storage options, for example to use a physical device which
can be different from the disk drive used for real data storage. Additionally, backups of permanent
application tables can be performed without the data of temporary tables.
If required, you can specify another tablespace name for Oracle tables with the following
FGLPROFILE
entry:
dbi.database.dsname.ora.temptables.tablespace = "mytemptabs"
Note:
This tablespace must be a permanent tablespace.
With Oracle, dropped tables are saved in the recycle bin by default. You may want to avoid the
recycle bin feature at the database level or session level with:
ALTER SYSTEM SET recyclebin = OFF scope=spfile
or, at current session level only:
ALTER SESSION SET recyclebin = OFF
Once the temporary table has been created, all other SQL statements
performed in the current SQL session are parsed to convert the original
table name to the corresponding unique table name.
When the BDL program disconnects from the database (for example, when it ends or when a
CLOSE DATABASE instruction is executed), the tables which have not been removed
with an explicit DROP TABLE are automatically removed by the database interface.
However, if the program crashes, the tables will remain in the database, so you may need to cleanup
the database from time to time.
Prerequisites when using the default temp table emulation
Application users must have sufficient privileges to create database tables in the schema used
to create the Oracle table (usually, CONNECT and RESOURCE
roles).
Create a tablespace dedicated to the Oracle tables created by this emulation. The default
tablespace is named "TEMPTABS", but it can be another tablespace defined by the
ora.temptables.tablespace FGLPROFILE entry as described before.
The tablespace must be of type "permanent", as it will hold permanent tables
used to emulate Informix temp
tables.
Make sure the tablespace is big enough to hold all the data, and check for
automatic extension.
When using a PDB, the tablespace must be created in the context of the PDB.
Limitations of the default temp table emulation
When using the default emulation, the real name of an emulated temporary table will have the
following format:
ttnumber_name
Where
name if the original table name, and number is by default the
Oracle AUDSID session id returned by:
SELECT USERENV('SESSIONID') FROM DUAL
Since session ids are persistent
over server shutdown, make sure that the table names generated for temporary table emulation do not
exceed the maximum length of Oracle table names.
If needed, you can provide a customized SQL
command to generate a unique session id, with the following FGLPROFILE
entry:
dbi.database.dbname.ora.sid.command = "select ..."
As
an example, you can use the SID column value from V$SESSION:
SELECT SID FROM V$SESSION WHERE AUDSID = USERENV('SESSIONID')
Application tables and columns cannot use the same table name as the name generated for
temporary tables. Make sure you are not using table or column names with the
format:
ttnumber_name
Tokens matching the original table names are converted to unique names in all
SQL statements. Make sure you are not using the temp table name for other database
objects, like columns. The following example illustrates this limitation:
Indexes created on temporary tables must have unique names also. The database interface detects
CREATE INDEX statements which are using temporary tables and converts the index
name to unique names. Indexes created on temporary tables follow the same storage and schema
settings as for the CREATE TABLE statements: Schema and tablespace specification of
FGLPROFILE will also be applied to CREATE INDEX commands.
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the real name.
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Frase is a tool that can be used to analyse search engine results, automate content creation, and optimise content for search engines. It has a variety of features and functionalities that can be used to manage and organise documents.
The Formatting Toolbar
This allows users to format text within a document, such as bolding or italicizing text, creating headings, and adding bullet points.
Creating a Document
Users can create a new document by clicking on the "New" button and selecting "Document" from the dropdown menu. They can then add text, images, and other content to the document.
Sharing Documents
Users can share documents with others by clicking on the "Share" button and entering the email addresses of the people they want to share the document with. They can also set permissions for the people they share the document with, such as allowing them to view or edit the document.
Commenting on a Document
Users can leave comments on a document by clicking on the "Comment" button and typing their comment into the text box. They can also reply to comments left by others.
Creating Folders
Users can create folders to organize their documents by clicking on the "New" button and selecting "Folder" from the dropdown menu. They can then drag and drop documents into the folder.
Changing Document Owner
Users can change the owner of a document by clicking on the "More" button and selecting "Change Owner" from the dropdown menu. They can then enter the email address of the new owner.
Changing Document Status
Users can change the status of a document by clicking on the "More" button and selecting "Change Status" from the dropdown menu. They can then select the new status from a list of options.
Update Document Settings
Users can update the settings for a document by clicking on the "More" button and selecting "Settings" from the dropdown menu. They can then make changes to the document's title, description, and other settings.
Bulk Import Documents
Users can import multiple documents at once by clicking on the "Import" button and selecting the documents they want to import.
Delete Document
Users can delete a document by clicking on the "More" button and selecting "Delete" from the dropdown menu.
Lost or Accidentally Deleted Content
If a user has lost or accidentally deleted content, they can try looking for it in the trash folder. If the content is not in the trash folder, they may have to reach out to the Frase support team for assistance.
Briefs & Outline
Frase has a number of features that can be used to create content briefs and outlines.
Automated Content Brief
Frase's "Automated Brief" feature allows users to quickly generate a summary of the top search engine results for a given query. This can be used as a starting point for creating a content brief.
SERP Explorer
The SERP Explorer allows users to view the top search engine results for a given query and filter the results by headers, questions, and statistics. This can be used to identify key topics and insights for a content brief.
Outline Builder
The Outline Builder allows users to create an outline of a document by clicking on headers from the SERP results in a horizontally scrollable view. This can be used to organize the content for a content brief.
Create Brief Template
Users can create a template for a content brief by selecting "New" and "Brief" from the main menu. They can then add text, images, and other content to the template.
Insert Brief Templates
Users can insert brief templates into a document by clicking on the "Insert" button and selecting the template they want to use.
Examples of Brief Templates
Examples of brief templates include templates for blog posts, product descriptions, and social media posts.
Share Brief Templates
Users can share brief templates with others by clicking on the "Share" button and entering the email addresses of the people they want to share the template with.
Brief with Split Screen
Frase also has a feature called "Split Screen" that allows users to view a brief template and SERP explorer side by side, making it easier to reference the SERP results while creating the brief.
Frase has a variety of features that can be used to create content briefs and outlines, such as Automated Content Brief, SERP Explorer, Outline Builder, Create Brief Template, Insert Brief Templates, and Share Brief Templates. These features can help users to quickly identify key topics and insights for a content brief, organise the content, and create a comprehensive and effective brief in a short time.
Content Optimisation
Frase has a number of features that can be used to optimise content for search engines.
Topic Score
The Topic Score feature in Frase uses machine learning algorithms to automatically extract key topics from the top 20 search engine results for a given query. These scores can be used to identify which topics are most relevant to the query and prioritize them in your content.
Topic Status
This feature allows you to see the status of each topic, whether it's been covered, partially covered, or not covered in your content.
SERP Scores
Frase also has a SERP Score feature which allows you to see how your content is performing in relation to your competitors in search engine result pages.
Topic Clusters
Frase also has a Topic Clusters feature which allows you to group topics together based on their relevance to one another. This can be used to identify patterns and themes in your content and make it more comprehensive.
Topic Heatmap
Frase also has a Topic Heatmap feature which allows you to see how frequently topics are appearing in your content. This can be used to identify which topics are most important to your audience and ensure that you are addressing them adequately.
Topic Score Has Changed
With this feature, Frase alerts you when a topic score has changed, allowing you to make updates to your content accordingly.
Low Quality Topics
Frase also has a feature that allows you to identify low-quality topics that do not contribute much to your content, and remove them.
Blacklist Topics
You can also blacklist certain topics from being included in your content.
Highlight Topics
Frase also has a feature that allows you to highlight the most important topics in your content, making them easier for readers to find.
Related Topics
Frase also has a feature that allows you to see related topics for a given topic, which can be used to identify new angles and subtopics to include in your content.
Download Topics
Users can also download a list of all the topics that have been extracted from the search results.
Internal and External Links
Frase also allows you to identify internal and external links coming from the results pulled in the Research tab. If connected to your Google Search Console, you'll also have an internal linking option based on keyword input.
Visualize SERP Metrics
Frase also has a feature that allows you to visualize SERP metrics such as Domain Authority, backlink count, and more, for the top 20 results for your query. These metrics can be used to identify which websites are the most authoritative and influential in your field and can help to inform your content strategy.
Frase offers a variety of features for content optimisation , such as Topic Score, Topic Status, SERP Scores, Topic Clusters, Topic Heatmap, Topic Score Has Changed, Low Quality Topics, Blacklist Topics, Highlight Topics, Related Topics, Download Topics, Internal and External Links, Visualise SERP Metrics. These features can help you to identify the most relevant topics for your content, optimise your content for search engines, and make it more comprehensive and effective.
AI Writer
Frase's AI Writer is a feature that allows users to generate content based on a given query or background context.
Background Context
The AI Writer uses background context to understand the topic and context of the content it is generating. This can include information such as the target audience, the tone of the content, and the purpose of the content.
Write Button + Settings
To use the AI Writer, users can click the "Write" button and input a query or background context. They can also access settings to adjust the tone, style, and length of the generated content.
AI Writer Keyboard Shortcuts
Frase's AI Writer also includes keyboard shortcuts, which can make it easier to use the AI Writer and make the writing process more efficient.
AI Writing Tools
Frase's AI Writer includes a variety of AI writing tools such as paragraph and sentence rewriter, AI SERP summarization, and AI SERP draft, which can help users to generate high-quality content quickly.
Community AI Tools
Frase also allows users to share and access custom AI tools created by the community.
Creativity Control
Frase's AI Writer also allows users to adjust the level of creativity in the generated content, allowing them to choose between human-like or machine-like text.
Paragraph and Sentence Rewriter
The AI Writer also includes a paragraph and sentence rewriter that can help users to improve the readability and coherence of the generated content.
AI Writer Transitions
Frase's AI Writer also includes AI Writer Transitions which can help users to improve the flow and structure of the generated content.
Moving Between, or Writing Within Paragraphs
Frase's AI Writer can also move between or write within paragraphs, based on the context and the user's preferences.
AI SERP Summarisation
The's AI Writer also includes an article rewriter that can help users to improve the readability and coherence of existing content.
Plagiarism Check
Frase's AI Writer also includes a plagiarism checker that can help users to ensure that the generated content is original.
Off Topic or Repetitive Output
Frase's AI Writer also includes a feature that can detect off topic or repetitive output, which can help users to improve the quality of the generated content.
Grammar Mistakes
Frase's AI Writer also includes a feature that can detect grammar mistakes and suggest corrections
AI Writer Non-User Access
Frase's AI Writer is a feature that requires a user to have access to the Frase platform in order to use it. Without access, it would not be possible to use the AI Writer to generate content.
AI Tool Variable Naming Convention
AI Tool Variable Naming Convention: Frase's AI tools use a consistent variable naming convention to make it easy for users to understand the purpose and functionality of each tool. The naming convention follows a logical structure, and the names are self-explanatory. This makes it easy for users to navigate the platform and find the right tool for their needs.
Frase's AI Writer is a feature that requires a user to have access to the Frase platform in order to use it. And Frase's AI tools use a consistent variable naming convention, which makes it easy for users to understand the purpose and functionality of each tool and navigate the platform easily.
SERP
Frase's Search Engine Results Page (SERP) feature allows users to analyse the top search engine results for a given query and optimise their content accordingly.
Failure to Process Result
In some cases, the SERP feature may fail to process a result due to a technical issue. If this happens, the user can try re-running the search or contact Frase's support team for assistance.
Missing Headers in Research tab
In some cases, the headers of search results may not appear in the Research tab. This can be due to the website's coding or other technical issues.
Missing Content - "Import URL" feature
If a user find missing content in the SERP, they can use the "Import URL" feature to import the missing content from a specific URL.
Inaccurate SERP
In some cases, the SERP results may be inaccurate. This can be due to changes in the search algorithm or other technical issues.
Filter Search By Domain
Frase allows users to filter search results by domain, which can help them to focus on the most relevant results for their query.
Blacklist Search Results
Frase also allows users to blacklist certain search results, which can help them to avoid irrelevant or low-quality results.
Add Custom URL to Results
Frase also allows users to add custom URLs to the search results, which can help them to include relevant results that may not have been included in the initial SERP results.
Originality Score
Frase also calculates an originality score for each result in the SERP, which can help users to identify which results are the most original and unique.
Domain Authority and Backlink Data
Frase also provides Domain Authority and Backlink data for each result in the SERP, which can help users to identify the most authoritative and influential websites in their field.
Visualize SERP Metrics
Frase also allows users to visualize SERP metrics such as Domain Authority, backlink count, and more, for the top 20 results for your query.
SERP Language and Country
Frase allows users to filter the SERP results by language and country, which can help them to focus on the most relevant results for their query.
AI SERP Summarization
Frase's also has a Topic Planner feature that allows users to identify key topics and insights from the top SERP results for a given query, and then use this information to plan and optimize their content.
Automatic FAQs from SERP
Frase also allows users to automatically generate Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) from the top SERP results for a given query. This can be useful for creating content that addresses common questions and concerns related to a particular topic.
Frase's SERP feature provides users with a variety of tools and features that can be used to analyse and optimise their content for search engines. These include the ability to filter search results by domain, blacklist irrelevant results, add custom URLs to the results, visualise SERP metrics, generate originality scores, view Domain Authority and backlink data, AI SERP summarisation , AI SERP draft, AI Write from SERP, Topic Planner, and Automatic FAQs from SERP. These tools can help users to create high-quality, optimised content that is more likely to rank well in search engines.
Content Analytics
Content analytics refers to the process of analysing and measuring the performance of your website's content. Frase offers a content analytics feature that allows users to track and analyse the performance of their content in Google Search Console.
Frase Content Analytics Overview
Frase's content analytics feature provides users with an overview of their website's performance in Google Search Console, including information on search traffic, clicks, impressions, and click-through rate (CTR). It also allows users to see which keywords are driving traffic to their website and which pages are performing the best.
Frase's content analytics feature allows users to track and analyse the performance of their content in Google Search Console, providing an overview of search traffic, clicks, impressions, and click-through rate (CTR). It also allows users to see which keywords are driving traffic to their website and which pages are performing the best. Additionally, it's integrated with Google Search Console, and allows users to access data from multiple sites from a single Google Search Console account, and also integrating multiple Google Search Console Accounts.
Integrations
Frase offers a number of integrations and extensions that can be used to enhance the content creation and optimisation process.
Google Docs Add-on
Frase has a Google Docs add-on that allows users to access Frase's research, optimization, and writing features directly from their Google Docs document. This can make it easier to integrate Frase's tools into the content creation process and improve the efficiency of the workflow.
The Google Docs Add-on allows Frase customers on the Team Plan to access the power of Frase from inside any Google Doc, allowing for collaboration with an unlimited number of contributors.
To enable the Add-on, open Frase, navigate to Account-->Integrations, and click the "Install Add-on" option button.
The Add-on will then be installed through the Google Workspace Marketplace. Once installed, open a new Google Doc and select "Frase" from the "Add-ons" menu option at the top of the screen.
The Add-on will prompt you to link a Frase Document, which can be done by returning to Frase, opening the desired Frase Document, and copying the link to paste into the Add-on sidebar.
Once linked, the research and topics associated with the Frase Document will be loaded in the Add-on sidebar for use in the Google Doc.
Frase Summariser - Chrome Extension
Frase also has a Chrome extension called Frase Summarizer which allows users to summarize any webpage or document with just one click. This can be useful for quickly extracting key insights and ideas from a piece of content.
Frase also has a WordPress integration that allows users to access Frase's research, optimization, and writing features directly from the WordPress editor. This can make it easier to optimize and publish high-quality content on a WordPress website.
Frase offers a variety of integrations and extensions that can be used to enhance the content creation and optimisation process, such as Google Docs Add-on, Frase Summariser - Chrome Extension, Google Search Console Integration and WordPress integration. These integrations can make it easier | eng | 6447a9c4-42f5-4232-95db-f5e1817e3a70 | https://coda.io/@adammartelletti/frase-io |
How the Education Industry is Adapting to Remote Learning – ReadWrite
How the Education Industry is Adapting to Remote Learning – ReadWrite
The education industry didn't stop when the pandemic started. Instead, it had to change rapidly to meet the growing needs of learners at all age levels. To be sure, the curve was steep and rocky at first. Many people resisted moving classrooms in a digital direction. Now, though, schools and colleges — along with their faculty and students — have begun to embrace the opportunities remote learning offers.
How the Education Industry is Adapting to Remote Learning
Online schooling seems like it's here to stay. By the end of 2025, Gartner predicts that around 90% of America's public school districts will offer hybrid-style instructional environments. These unique learning opportunities open doors for entrepreneurs and companies to develop software and tools to make the transition seamless and effective.
Of course, many providers have already introduced state-of-the-art technological solutions aimed at fostering knowledge through digital means. Below are several key results that have come from the past year's innovative thinkers and businesses.
1. Online and in-person education are seen as complementary approaches.
Before Covid-19, plenty of families and pupils thought of online education as an alternative to in-person instruction. Lockdowns showed that online learning could be just as effective in engaging learners. In fact, many schools have decided to keep their digital schooling components for the future.
The digital classroom allows for tremendous flexibility for both teachers and students. However, it's not an entirely new approach. The makers of Canvas, one of the world's leading online learning management tools, led initiatives in 14 states to bridge the digital divide prior to 2020. Tens of millions of users were already familiar with the Canvas platform, especially in higher education. Now, even more students are comfortable logging into the portal to receive personalized instruction and mentoring.
With so many young people familiar with cloud-based programs like Canvas, the idea of hybrid classrooms will become more accepted. This approval means that over the coming years, the marriage of online and offline education is likely to be expected.
2. Teachers have discovered new instructional methods.
Gen Z kids are digital natives. Using a device to log into a classroom or "hand in" homework seems natural to them. Conversely, some teachers have had to become more comfortable instructing in digital forums. The skills students have learned — often by trial and error — have spawned peer-to-peer continuing education workshops to foster sharing.
Colleges are trying to help up-and-coming teachers and current instructors, too. Take the University of Florida's e-Learning arm. Not only does the University's site feature online learning best practices, but the institution provides videos and other helpful tools. The goal is obvious: Help instructors understand how to leverage the unique aspects of digital educational and remote learning platforms.
What types of required coursework be added at the collegiate level to teach coeds how to maneuver effortlessly between online and in-person environments? It's not hard to imagine a day when would-be teachers are expected to take a certain number of "remote teaching" credits to earn their degrees.
3. Career changers are finding innovative ways to upskill — remotely.
Leave it to Google to imagine different ways to disrupt the education industry status quo. In March 2021, the search engine giant announced plans to offer professionals certification in a number of subjects. The goal is to help career changers make moves quickly and potentially avoid the need to go back to college.
Though Google's coursework won't be free, it's set at a price point that's affordable for many adults. Additionally, Google promises 10,000 scholarships to kickstart its programs and get people displaced by Covid-19 back into the workforce.
Google isn't likely to be the last company to envision remote learning as an answer for workers who need advanced training. With so many barriers to distance learning broken thanks to the pandemic, people are more open to upskilling digitally. And employers will have to decide which programs' certifications they want candidates to possess.
4. Extracurriculars have gotten extra-special treatment.
A huge concern among parents and educators has been a dearth of extracurriculars in many schools. Art and music programs frequently have received second billing to other courses. However, the coronavirus gave many schools a chance to rev up their extracurriculars and allow all students to join in.
With sports activities brought to a halt at schools, many young people who would have spent time competing could explore their creative sides. This gave rise to many extraordinary projects, including Zoom performances and socially distant concerns on Facebook live. Many extracurricular clubs found homes online — and members who were eager to interact, even students considered introverted or shy.
Will more extracurricular clubs and activities be available online rather than after school in the coming years? Really, why wouldn't they be? Not every student can commit to staying 30 minutes each Monday to be on a debate team. But the same student might be able to log onto an online session later on Mondays to practice forensics online. The more flexible a club can be with its online scheduling, the more successfully it can appeal to increasingly diverse participants.
5. Teachers are recording their sessions to use for a variety of purposes.
When you teach in person and online students simultaneously, one way to reduce the chance of anyone missing out is to record the session. That's why so many teachers have begun to create videos of their daily classroom lectures — and the videos are proving useful in multiple ways.
After a class has been recorded for students who can't attend in person or one who may have failed to attend because of connection issues or trouble logging on — the session can be stored. It can also be used as a quality assurance tool. For instance, the teacher may want to review the session to listen to student questions. Understanding learners' most frequently asked questions can inform the next day's lesson plan.
Administrators may rely on the taped lessons to evaluate the quality and efficacy of their teaching staff. Randomly spot-checking instructional online videos can show if a teacher has mastered the skills required for effective online teaching as well as interaction with the onsite learners concurrently. If the instructor or professor hasn't gained acceptable proficiency in this area — the administrator can suggest resources to improve the teacher's abilities.
The pandemic has been very difficult for teachers, administrators, students, and parents. Nevertheless, it's brought about some of the most exciting advancements that the American learning system has seen in recent years. And those advancements are poised to transform the way we think about delivering and receiving a quality education.
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Let's Talk About PTSD
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My father was a World War 2 veteran. I can't remember a time he talked about his war experiences. What I do remember are times when something would trigger him, and he would withdraw into their bedroom for hours. My brother and I knew something was wrong, but not what.
Years later, while doing research on the topic in graduate school, I suddenly realized my father had post traumatic stress disorder, PTSD.
As I mentioned, my gentle, soft-spoken dad never spoke of his years in the war to his family. In fact, he likely would have taken those memories to his grave until my college-aged son asked him to tell him about it for a research project he had. Only then, in his mid-seventies, was my father willing to speak of some of the unspeakable horrors he witnessed during the war.
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Ancient History of PTSD
Early attempts at diagnosing PTSD were made by an Austrian physician, Josef Leopold (1761), who called it nostalgia. He reported that soldiers exposed to military trauma, reported missing home, feeling sad, sleep problems, and anxiety. This list helped the U.S. military efforts in assessing soldiers for psychological injury during the Civil War.
A second model of this condition was called Soldier's heart or irritable heart. This model suggested a physical injury as the cause of symptoms. These symptoms included a rapid pulse, anxiety, and trouble breathing. U.S. doctor Jacob Mendez Da Costa studied Civil War soldiers with these cardiac symptoms. He described it as overstimulation of the heart's nervous system. It was also known as Da Costa'sSyndrome.
Unfortunately, soldiers were often returned to battle after receiving drugs to control symptoms.
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WW I, WW II Treatment of Pre-PTSD
Later, during World War I, PTSD was thought to be caused by the loud explosions from the artillery shells. For this reason, the term shell shock was coined. Symptoms were much the same as earlier wars, with the addition of panic. Moreover, it was first thought to be the cause of hidden brain damage due to the impact of the large guns. However, that thinking had to change when auxiliary soldiers, not near the explosions, began presenting with the same symptoms.
This condition also came to be known as war neurosis.
During World War I, treatment was varied. Soldiers often received only a few days' rest before returning to the war zone. For those with severe or chronic symptoms, treatments focused on daily activity to increase functioning, in hopes of returning them to productive civilian lives. In European hospitals, "hydrotherapy" (water) or "electrotherapy" (shock) were used along with hypnosis.
Unsurprisingly, World War II's long surges of battle called for a new name for the symptoms the soldiers were showing. Therefore, shell shock was replaced by Combat Stress Reaction (CSR), or battle fatigue. Due to the long surges during this war, soldiers became battle weary and fatigued. Unfortunately, some American military leaders, such as Lieutenant Gen. George S. Patton, did not believe battle fatigue was a genuine problem.
On the contrary, up to half of World War II military discharges were reported to be the result of combat exhaustion.
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PTSD in the 20th Century and Today
In 1980, after years of research involving Viet Nam veterans, Holocaust survivors, sexual trauma victims, and others exposed to traumatic situations, the American Psychological Association added PTSD to their diagnostic manual, the DSM-3. Finally, they had established a link between the trauma of war and post military life. Moreover, and to the researchers' surprise, PTSD was more common than previously believed.
Each update of the diagnostic manual reflected the advancing research in this area of mystery regarding those exposed to trauma. Ultimately, in 2013, PTSD had earned it's own category in the DSM-5, Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders. There were too many other moods and behaviors associated with PTSD, (depression, anger, reckless behavior, etc.) to keep it under the umbrella of another disorder.
reliving the traumatic event (also called re-experiencing or intrusion)
avoiding situations that are reminders of the event
negative changes in beliefs and feelings
feeling keyed up (also called hyperarousal or over-reactive to situations)
Realistically, any of us could experience some of these symptoms immediately after a traumatic event. Therefore, all four types of symptoms must be present and last for at least a month before a PTSD diagnosis is made. In addition, they must cause significant distress and/or problems with daily functioning.
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PTSD – The Discovery and Some of Its Effects
Fortunately, a few researchers and scientists like Bessel Van Der Kalk, M.D. and clinician, began studying posttraumatic stress in the 70's. In the 1990's, the introduction of brain scanning revolutionized their work. In his 2014 book, The Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Treatment of Trauma, Van Der Kolk transformed the understanding of traumatic stress or PTSD. Their research uncovered the fact that trauma actually rewires the brain, specifically areas dedicated to pleasure, engagement, control, and trust, (The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Treatment of Trauma). (
Van Der Kolk's team's ongoing research was also able to clearly establish PTSD symptoms in anyone who experienced trauma. In fact, there was a concurrent study in the 1990's, instigated by Dr. Vincent Felitti, called Adverse Childhood Experiences, aka ACE. They interviewed over 17,000 people regarding carefully defined categories of abuse in their childhood homes, including physical and emotional neglect, and family dysfunction. The ACE study revealed that traumatic life experiences during early childhood and adolescence are far more common than expected, (The Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Treatment of Trauma, Van Der Kolk.)
Two thirds of the group with mid-high ACE scores reported various effects from their childhood trauma/PTSD. More than half had learning disabilities or behavioral problems. Sixty-six percent suffered from chronic depression and/or chronic pain. Furthermore, there was a 30% increase in the risk of cancer Additionally, those with a high ACE score:
are more susceptible to ischemic heart disease, COPD, skeletal fractures, and liver disease
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How Shall We Live After Trauma?
I became what I am today at the age of twelve, on a frigid overcast day in the winter of 1975…That was a long time ago, but it's wrong what they say about the past…Looking back now, I realize I have been peeking into that deserted alley for the last twenty-six years.
Khalid Hosseini, The Kite Runner
I resonate with Hosseini's statement. When the light in my brain finally clicked on to reveal the dysfunction in my childhood family, I felt like curious people going by a car accident. Even though they know it's none of their business, and the police/EMS are rendering aid, they can't tear their eyes away from the carnage.
I could not stop staring at the pain, poking at the damage which had been perpetrated. Moreover, I had been numb for so long that the anger surged over me like fire – I thought I would smother.
He lifted my eyes away from what I perceived as my personal carnage and highlighted how He had carefully placed people around me all my life. These adults were supporters, encouragers, teachers, pastors, even neighbors.
They helped me be one of the resilient ones. I'm not an ACE statistic due to those whom God supplied.
That's not to say I'm not headed that way a time or two or fifty! But God always pulls me back to Himself with His love and comfort, (Isaiah 41:10.)
Resources:
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A Closer Look At The Super Why Theme Song: What Does It Mean?
The Super Why theme song has been a part of children's television since the show first premiered in 2007. But what exactly does this catchy tune mean? In this blog article, we'll take a look at the lyrics, explore the meaning behind them, and discuss how they can be applied to everyday life. So whether you're a long-time fan or just curious about what Super Why is all about, this article is for you! Read on to discover why the Super Why theme song is so special—and why you should be singing it all day long!
The Super Why Theme Song
In the opening scene of the Super Why theme song, a young girl named Alice is seen running through a field of flowers. She's followed by a white rabbit, who leads her to a door. Alice steps through the door and finds herself in a fantastical world where she meets various animals. The animals tell her that she needs to find something called the "super why" in order to save her friend, who is in trouble.
The lyrics of the song reflect Alice's journey as she tries to find the super why. They also emphasize the importance of helping others and being kind:
"If you know just what to do/You can be anything you want to be/Just look inside yourself/And find the super why"
The message of the song is clear: anyone can be a hero if they set their mind to it. And by helping others, we can make the world a better place for everyone.
What Does It Mean?
The Super Why theme song is all about empowering kids to be the heroes of their own stories. The lyrics talk about how every day is an adventure, and how there's always something to learn. It's a catchy, upbeat tune that encourages kids to use their imaginations and think outside the box.
So what does it mean?
Simply put, the Super Why theme song is all about encouraging kids to be themselves and to never give up on their dreams. It's a song that celebrates childhood and remind us all that we have the power to make our own stories.
Theories on the Meaning of the Super Why Theme Song
There are a few different theories on the meaning of the Super Why theme song. One theory is that the song is about a child's journey to discover their own identity and purpose in life. Another theory is that the song is about a child's journey to find their place in the world and to make a difference.
Super Why is definitely a show that has something for everyone. No matter what your age or what you're into, there's always something to enjoy when watching Super Why. But what does the theme song mean? Let's take a closer look at the lyrics and try to figure it out!
"I'm looking for a reason, looking for a sign I'm looking for anything that I can find To help me understand why we're here"
The first part of the song is about someone who is searching for answers and trying to make sense of their existence. This could be interpreted as a child trying to figure out who they are and what they're supposed to do in life. Everyone goes through this phase at some point, wondering what their purpose is and if they're doing things right.
"The world keeps spinning round and round And we keep moving forward but where are we going? Is there any meaning to be found?"
The second part of the song reflects on the journey of life and how it can sometimes feel like we're just going in circles. We don't always know where we're headed or if there is any greater purpose to our lives. This could be interpreted as the search for meaning and purpose that many of us go through at different times in our lives.
"We may never find the answers, but we'll still keep trying 'Cause deep down inside, we know why"
The last part of the song acknowledges that even though we may never find all the answers, it's important to keep searching and have faith in ourselves. We each have our own special gifts and talents that can make a difference in the world, and it's important to remember that even when things seem confusing or uncertain.
Conclusion
The Super Why theme song is an iconic children's tune that has delighted young viewers and their parents alike for over 10 years. The catchy melody and thoughtful lyrics are sure to bring smiles to anyone who hears it, while the underlying message of empowering problem-solving helps reinforce important life lessons. Whether you're singing along or just humming the tune, I think we can all agree that Super Why offers us a fun way to learn valuable skills without even realizing it! | eng | 524c6e3b-3fa2-4a46-b051-fcef59012a39 | https://safepreneur.com/a-closer-look-at-the-super-why-theme-song-what-does-it-mean/ |
Allergy Safe Adult Care Facilities
Allergy Safe Adult Care Facilities
What is an allergy safe adult care facility?
Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. While care facilities cannot be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, facilities should make efforts to create and maintain a safe environment for adults with food allergy. Creating an allergy safe facility involves:
Following policies and procedures that reduce the risk of accidental exposures to foods that cause allergic reactions among the residents in care
Having a care plan in place for each resident with a food allergy that includes a copy of their Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan. The plan explains what to do in case of an allergic reaction. To get a blank copy of an Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan, visit the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Regular staff training to ensure everyone has the knowledge and skills to respond to and care for a resident who is having an allergic reaction
What is an allergic reaction?
An allergic reaction is when a person's immune system treats a protein (an allergen) in a food as harmful. Allergic reactions to foods can be mild or severe. Food allergy needs to be taken seriously. It involves avoiding the food that causes allergic reactions and responding appropriately to an accidental exposure. A severe allergic reaction is called anaphylaxis (an-nah-fil-axe-is). It often happens quickly and can cause death if left untreated.
What are the symptoms of a severe allergic reaction?
Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers reactions. They will usually occur within 2 hours. While rare, symptoms can take up to a few hours to develop.
Symptoms can vary from person to person. The same person may experience some differences in their symptoms each time they have an allergic reaction. The most dangerous symptoms include difficultly breathing or a drop in blood pressure. Symptoms of anaphylaxsis can include any of the following:
If a person with a food allergy is concerned they are having a reaction, treat this as a priority. Do not ignore early symptoms.
How is a severe allergic reaction treated?
When a reaction begins, it is important to respond right away. Do not wait. Give the prescribed medication called epinephrine (eh-puh-NEH-fren) right away. Epinephrine will not cause harm to the resident if it is given unnecessarily.
Epinephrine comes in a pre-loaded syringe called an auto-injector. Epinephrine helps reverse the symptoms of an allergic reaction and can save the person's life.
Steps for treating a severe allergic reaction
Use the epinephrine auto-injector right away. Give the epinephrine into the muscle of the outer-mid thigh, through clothing if necessary
Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number
Lie the resident down with their legs raised slightly. If they are nauseated or vomiting, lay them on their side. Do not make them sit or stand up. If they are having difficulty breathing, let them sit up
Do not leave the resident alone
If the resident's symptoms do not get better or get worse, give a second dose of epinephrine as soon as 5 minutes after the first dose
Do not take risks. If you are not certain a food is safe for a resident with a food allergy, offer something else
Be aware of the needs of residents with food allergy whenever food is offered, not just at regular meal and snack times. Celebrations, demonstrations and craft activities can involve food. Visitors can bring food in unexpectedly
Meal and snack times
Make sure all residents and staff wash their hands with soap and water before and after eating. This helps prevent food from getting on objects, clothing or other surfaces. Hand sanitizers or just water are not as effective
Supervise meals and snacks if residents need help to follow instructions
Clean all tables and other eating surfaces well before and after eating
When eating out
For social gatherings like picnics, pack separate meals for residents with food allergy
Call restaurants a head of time to see if meals can be prepared without the resident's allergens. Restaurant staff may not have the training to deal with food allergy. If in doubt, choose another restaurant
Take Anaphylaxis Emergency Plans and epinephrine auto-injectors on all trips
What is oral allergy syndrome?
Many people with tree or grass pollen allergies also develop food allergy to certain raw fruits and vegetables. This is called Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) or pollen food allergy syndrome. OAS can lead to itching and mild swelling of the lips and in the mouth and throat. It is uncommon for OAS related reactions to become severe. Adults with OAS can often eat the fruits or vegetables if they are cooked. If in doubt, include the resident's health care provider when developing the resident's care plan.
For More Information
If you have questions about food allergies, call 8-1-1 to speak with a registered dietitian.
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In Cognition, people-not devices-are at the center of everything we do. Our tech moves beyond screens and pixels, creating a new reality aimed at bringing us closer together.
People with disabilities are commonly early adopters of new technologies. Cognition's Ethics & Society team works closely with this passionate community to create solutions to the road-bumps in life. Our first step along that journey is Seeing AI ( - a talking camera app for people who are blind or have low vision. It leverages the latest artificial intelligence to describe the text, people, and objects in the environment.
Requirements:
* Bachelor in Computer Science or related field; Masters/PHD a plus. * 5+ years experience developing software solutions. * Strong coding skills in C#, C/C++, Java, Python, Swift, or another object-oriented language. * Deep expertise in one or more of the technology areas listed above. * AbilityResponsibilities:
We're looking for customer-focussed software engineers to help us build the next generation of Seeing AI. We operate as a small, agile team, where each member has the opportunity to work across the entire product, but also brings unique expertise in one or more specific area, such as:
* Native mobile development on iOS, Android, or using Xamarin. * Developing cloud services at scale, including developing web APIs, working with cloud platforms, and monitoring site reliability. * Applying machine learning to solve customer problems, including gathering data, training models, coding in Python, and reading the latest research papers. * Building augmented reality experiences using ARKit and ARCore.
About Microsoft
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What is a liquidation preference?
A liquidation preference determines the order in which investors are paid out in the event of a liquidity event, such as the sale of a company or its assets. The preference dictates how much preferred shareholders are paid before common shareholders, such as founders and employees. This ensures that investors make money or at least break even.
The impact of this term can be huge for founders during an exit. It can mean the difference between a modest payout and complete lifetime financial independence for you and your family. Therefore, it's important to pay attention to this term. This article will explain the key terms that every founder should know about liquidation preferences.
Liquidation Preference Multiplier and Participation
There are two major components in a liquidation preference:
Multiplier—This is the percent of the original investment that is returned to the investor. It is typically expressed as a multiple of the original investment. For example, 1x means 100% of the original investment, 2x means 200%, 3x means 300% and so on.
Participation—This refers to whether and how the investor will receive money that is distributed to stockholders after the preferred shareholders have been paid their multiple.
Types of Liquidation Preference Participation
There are three main types of liquidation preference participation:
Non-Participating Preferred: The investor receives their investment back first before any other payouts are made according to their multiple. After that amount has been paid, they do not participate in any additional proceeds beyond their initial investment.
Full Participation: The investor receives their preference (the multiple of the original investment) first, then receives their pro rata percentage of the remaining proceeds from the sale. Full participation means the investor is allowed to fully participate with other shareholders on the remaining balance as common shareholders. Sometimes referred to as "double-dipping," participating liquidation preference gives shareholders the right to receive their multiple payout and then to "participate" in the remaining proceeds in proportion to their ownership.
Capped Participating Preferred: Capped participation is a variation of full participation, where the investors get to take their liquidation preference as well as the proceeds from the sale price based on their ownership percentage—just like full participation. But the twist is that the total payout is capped at a certain amount. Capped participation allows shareholders with participating liquidation preferences to only participate with common shareholders until the preferred shareholders receive an aggregate amount of x-times the original investment (this limit being the "cap").
Founders should understand these different types of liquidation preferences and work with experienced legal counsel to negotiate terms that are fair for both investors and founders. If you are looking for legal counsel, we would be happy to chat. Connect with us here.
The Impact of Liquidation Preferences on Startup Valuations
Liquidation preferences can significantly impact startup valuations. Investors often use them to protect their investment and ensure they receive some return in the event of a liquidity event. However, if the liquidation preference is too high or heavily favors investors, it can lower the company's valuation.
For example, if an investor negotiates a multiple liquidation preference of 3x for their investment, it means they will receive three times their initial investment amount before any other payouts are made. This can result in a lower valuation for the company, as it reduces the amount of money available to be distributed among other shareholders.
High-liquidation preferences can also make it more difficult for startups to raise additional funding rounds. Potential investors may be hesitant to invest in a company with high-liquidation preferences, as it means they are less likely to see returns on their investment.
On the other hand, having no or low liquidation preferences can also affect startup valuations. Investors may be more hesitant to invest if they feel their investment is not adequately protected in case of a liquidity event.
It's important for founders and investors to strike a balance when negotiating liquidation preferences. Founders should aim to negotiate terms that protect investor interests while also ensuring fair treatment for all shareholders involved in a liquidity event. By doing so, startups can maintain healthy valuations and attract future investments.
The Impact of Liquidation Preferences on Founders and Employees
Liquidation preferences are designed to protect investors, not founders and employees. They can have a significant negative impact on common shareholders, such as founders and employees.
If investors negotiate a liquidation preference that is too high or structured in a way that heavily favors them, it can leave little to no payout for common shareholders in the event of a liquidity event. This can be particularly problematic if the company is sold for an amount that is less than the total amount invested in the company.
For example, let's consider a startup that raises $10 million in funding from investors and negotiates a 2x multiple liquidation preference. If the company is sold for $25 million, the investors will receive their initial investment of $10 million plus an additional $10 million (2x their investment), leaving only $5 million for common shareholders to split among themselves.
In this scenario, common shareholders may receive little to no payout, depending on how much equity they hold in the company. This can create tension between investors and common shareholders, and make it difficult for startups to attract future investments.
It's important for founders to carefully consider the impact of liquidation preferences on common shareholders when negotiating with investors. They should aim to strike a balance between protecting investor interests and ensuring fair treatment for all stakeholders involved in a liquidity event. By doing so, they can maintain healthy relationships with both investors and common shareholders while also positioning their startup for long-term success.
Liquidation Preference Scenarios
Ok, now that we understand the concept, let's run some scenarios to help you understand how the various liquidation preferences affect the proceeds for investors and founders.
1x Non-Participating. If an investor with a 1x non-participating liquidation preference invests $1 million and the company is sold for $10 million, the investor will receive 100% of their initial investment—$1 million first, and the remaining $9 million will be split among the common shareholders. In this case, the investor's return on investment is limited to the initial investment amount. Investors do not participate in any additional proceeds.
2x Non-Participating. If an investor with a 2x non-participating liquidation preference invests $1 million and the company is sold for $10 million, the investor will receive 200% of their initial investment—$2 million first, and the remaining $8 million will be split among the common shareholders. In this case, the investor's return on investment is limited to twice the initial investment amount. Investors do not participate in any additional proceeds.
3x Non-Participating. If an investor with a 3x non-participating liquidation preference invests $1 million and the company is sold for $10 million, the investor will receive 300% of their initial investment—$3 million first, and the remaining $7 million will be split among the common shareholders. In this case, the investor's return on investment is limited to three times the initial investment amount. Investors do not participate in any additional proceeds.
1x Participating. If an investor with a 1x participating liquidation preference invests $1 million and the company is sold for $10 million, the investor will receive 100% of their initial investment—$1 million first, and then will participate with the common shareholders in the remaining $9 million on a pro-rata basis based on the ownership percentage. In this case, the investor's return on investment is the initial investment plus additional proceeds based on the ownership percentage.
2x Participating. If an investor with a 2x participating liquidation preference invests $1 million and the company is sold for $10 million, the investor will receive 200% of their initial investment—$2 million first, and then will participate with the common shareholders in the remaining $8 million on a pro-rata basis based on the ownership percentage. In this case, the investor's return on investment is twice the initial investment plus additional proceeds based on the ownership percentage.
3x Participating. If an investor with a 3x participating liquidation preference invests $1 million and the company is sold for $10 million, the investor will receive 300% of their initial investment—$3 million first, and then will participate with the common shareholders in the remaining $7 million on a pro-rata basis based on their ownership percentage. In this case, the investor's return on investment is three times the initial investment plus additional proceeds based on the ownership percentage.
What Are the Standard Liquidation Preferences for Startups?
Percentage of startup funding deals that have a 1x liquidation preference multiplier by stage:
Seed—99.6%
Series A—99.1%
Series B—98.8%
Series C—97.9%
Series D—97.2%
Percentage of startup funding deals have a non-participating liquidation preference by stage:
Seed—98.4%
Series A—96.7%
Series B—95.7%
Series C—97.2%
Series D—97.2%
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Homeschool Physics Experiment You Can Do With Your Youngsters
Homeschool Physics Experiment You Can Do With Your Youngsters
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How the Student Loan Grace Period Works
Earning a degree is a major accomplishment. But if you took out student loans to cover college costs, the payments can be a financial burden once you leave school. Fortunately, many student loans come with a grace period, meaning you may not have to worry about making payments immediately after graduation.
Although it might be tempting to put off thinking about your debt until several months down the road, you can set yourself up for success by taking advantage of that student loan grace period. Learn how student loan grace periods work and what you can do during that time to best manage your debt.
What Is a Grace Period for Student Loans?
A student loan grace period is the time between when you leave school and when your payments begin. "It's designed to give you time to find a job and get your finances in order before you have to worry about your payments," says Kat Tretina, an Orlando-based personal finance writer and certified student loan counselor.
The grace period for federal student loans kicks in when you graduate, leave school or drop below half-time enrollment. The federal government pays the interest on subsidized loans through the grace period. Not so with unsubsidized loans – and any accrued interest will be added to the loan balance if unpaid.
If you have federal loans and you re-enroll on at least a half-time basis before the grace period expires, it resets, according to Mark Kantrowitz, a student loan expert and author. "This is why the summer break does not use up part of the grace period," he says. On the other hand, if you were to take a full semester off of school and use up the grace period, you'd enter repayment immediately. Kantrowitz notes there is usually a transition period of up to 60 days while loans are shifted from an in-school deferment to repayment status.
If you're a military service member called to active duty for more than 30 days, your time away wouldn't count toward the grace period and you'd have the full term available after returning.
Some private loan companies offer grace periods as well. Check with your loan servicer to be sure you understand whether you have a grace period and when your first payment is due | eng | 86185fc8-bfc1-4a31-8806-8f67307ff9c6 | https://thefinestreads.com/how-the-student-loan-grace-period-works/ |