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It is easy to look at the disciples and wonder how they could've been so slow to understand who Jesus was. How could they have doubted Him? He was right in front of them. But we have the advantage of being on this side of the resurrection, so we can see the whole story arc of Scripture. And some of us still have the propensity to doubt! Had we been with the disciples, we likely would've been just like them.
While Peter was the most bold and outspoken of the disciples, Thomas was the most consistent in his struggles to believe. In John 14, in the middle of the upper room discourse, Jesus is assuring His disciples that He will come again, and gives His final encouragement and charge to them just before being arrested. Immediately after Jesus says definitively, "If I go away and prepare a place for you, I will come again and take you to myself, so that where I am you may be also," Thomas pipes up with a doubter's question, asking how they could know where Jesus was going or how to get there (John 14:3–5). Jesus's response leaves little room for doubt:
"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, you will also know my Father. From now on you do know him and have seen him" (vv.6–7).
Twice in four verses Jesus makes declarations of His lordship and of the way of salvation. Yet Thomas still hesitated to believe. Scripture defines faith as "the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen" (Hebrews 11:1). This is what Thomas was missing, the thing he lacked: what he could not see, he could not believe. He was a disciple, one of Jesus's closest friends for three years. He was with Jesus at His arrest and with the rest of His followers after His death. He was a true follower of Christ, but he struggled to believe.
After Jesus rose from the dead, He appeared to the rest of the disciples, but Thomas was absent. When the other disciples told him about their encounter with the risen Lord, Thomas said, "If I don't see the mark of the nails in his hands, put my finger into the mark of the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will never believe" (John 20:25). Maybe he said this with arrogant defiance, but it seems more likely that he yearned to believe and simply could not. He had followed Jesus to the very end, but he did not know how to follow Him further.
So Jesus did what He does with seeking doubters: He gave Thomas reason to believe. He appeared again and showed Thomas His wounds, but He did not stop there. He wouldn't let Thomas stagnate as a doubter. With the same clarity as He spoke in the upper room, Jesus declared:
"Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe" (John 20:29).
He was summoning Thomas, and everyone who reads these words, to faith, for His "righteous one shall live by faith," which is how He calls us to live (Hebrews 10:38).
We have the whole of Scripture, yet we still doubt. Like Thomas, we struggle to follow Jesus, who we forget is always with us (Hebrews 13:5; Psalm 46:1). And so Jesus's words are for us too. He is preparing a place for us to be with Him (John 14:3). He is the way, the truth, and the life (v.6). And we are blessed if we believe without seeing, by faith.
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Today my name is Thomas; I've been that guy. Not like that guy, of course, because, like anyone else this side of the Resurrection, I have believed but I have not seen. I have believed but I have also faltered. Mental reservations, maybe, but more by distractions I've chased. Halt, or go the wrong way, however, is waste; is stupid: Lord help my unbelief. This world is not my home. And then He helps. I am Thomas again and I have My-Lord-and-My-God moments every time I hear Jesus talking to me when Hawk Neslon sings, "If you wanna know how far my love can go / Just how deep / Just how wide / If you wanna see how much you mean to me / Look at my hands / Look at my side." | eng | d8c068ea-2233-4854-919e-3a9c0c2d0f8e | https://hereadstruth.com/2020/07/13/thomas/ |
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I know in previous years there was a table showing which training points in BAL mode improved which stat... Does a new one exist for this years Pro Evo? Looking to improve certain stats but bit of a scatter gun aproach at the moment! | eng | 52917df9-1efd-4411-8148-6af6bf884b76 | http://www.pesgaming.com/index.php?threads/which-training-improves-which-stat.89367/#post-1910991 |
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Paste text in Word 2010 documents + Customize pasting options
Whenever you cut or copy text in Windows, it is placed in a special "system" location called the Windows clipboard, and this information remains stored there until you cut or copy something else, or shut down your computer. Behind the scenes, Windows stores this text information in a variety of formats, and will determine what format fits best the target document in which you paste that content. Because of its sophistication, Word 2010 is able to accommodate pretty much any kind of data, including non-text elements: you can paste pictures in a Word document, you can even paste files! This implies that when you paste text into a Word document, it will typically inherit all the properties (formatting, structure, colors, bold and underline, even graphics), and you will end up importing external formatting information which, aside from potentially looking awkward, may "break" the formatting of your own document; but, as you'll learn in this tutorial, Microsoft Word has prepared for this eventuality by allowing you to paste unformatted text, (also known as "pasting plain text"), which retains content without any formatting! This tutorial explores the three standard pasting options in Word 2010, and will show you how to customize your paste settings based on document source (copied text) and target documents (pasted text).
Paste text in Microsoft Word documents
Once you are inside Word 2010, with a document (blank or not) opened, try copying text from another source (like this tutorial, for example) - select a portion of this text, right-click, and choose "Copy". Once back into your Word document, press the Ctrl+V keyboard shortcut to do a "regular paste".
Unless you changed the default paste options in Word 2010, you'll see formatting from this page included in your document, and a custom menu appear on screen: click on it, and you'll see a few options: You can also press the Ctrl key on your keyboard, and Word will show the menu; press the Tab key to cycle between the available paste options, and preview the changes to the already pasted text!
Press "k" (or click on first icon) to Keep source formatting - the default paste setting, which tries to import into your Word document formatting information from the document source.
Press "m" (or click on the second paste icon) to Merge formatting: this hybrid setting instructs Microsoft Word to try its best at matching exactly the source formatting (copied text) to the target formatting (formatting of the currently opened document). And in most cases, this will do the trick, and you'll end up with a seamlessly blended snippet of rich text.
Finally, press "t" (or click third paste icon in the menu) to Keep text only: this is the paste option that will filter out anything that isn't text (like images), and retain just the "plain text" version of the clipboard, and paste it in your document. With this setting, the pasted text will automatically use the current formatting or theme of your Word document!
Directly select a paste option
Besides picking a paste option after the fact, you can access these and another paste option by clicking instead on the dropdown arrow below the "Paste" button, as shown on the screenshot below (clicking on the "Paste" button itself will do a regular paste). You will recognize this menu from the previous screenshot, but it adds a choice, namely the "Paste Special" command: if you click on it, Word 2010 will open a Paste Special dialog, which includes choices that depend on the type of data you have copied - but for regular text, the standard three options will do.
Change default pasting options in Word 2010
Both menus include a "Set Default Paste" option: clicking it will allow you to customize the default behavior Word 2010 will display when pasting different kinds of data. These settings can also be customized by clicking on the "File" button (top left corner of the Word window), and choosing "Options".
When the Options dialog opens, select "Advanced" on the left hand side, and scroll down in the right pane until you see the "Cut, Copy, and Paste" header: There are four paste cases whose default paste you can customize:
"Pasting within the same document" covers text you copy from the current document, and paste back at another spot in that same file (on the same page or a different one).
"Pasting between documents" will affect the default paste behavior Word 2010 displays when you copy text from one opened document and paste it in a completely different Word document (these paste options only affect the way pasted text is handled in Microsoft Word, not when you paste text from Word into other text editors like Notepad or WordPad).
"Pasting between documents when style definitions conflict" covers the same case, with a difference: Word 2010 doesn't use custom styles until you create one or select one from the ribbon (styles are like shortcuts to creating a theme for your entire document, which spares you from having to manually assign custom formatting information for all headers separately). If one document has a style but not the other, or both have different styles, copy-pasting from one document into the other creates conflict, which this option resolves.
Finally, with "Pasting from other programs", Word 2010 lets you customize how to handle text you paste into a Word document, which was copied from any other program: this could be a plain text editor like Notepad, another rich text editor like WordPad, a web browser, etc.
Customize your clipboard paste behavior based on target document
For each paste option, customize a default behavior that Word 2010 will follow when you call a "default paste" command (by pressing the Ctrl+V keyboard shortcut or clicking on the main "Paste" button, for example). All you need to do is pick a preferred setting for each case: each dropdown menu includes the very same three paste option we discussed in the first section. The "factory setting" default option is differentiated in the respective menu with the word "(Default)" appended.
Tip: the pasting option that deals with the style conflict includes an additional, fourth choice labeled "Use Destination Styles". If selected (it is the default behavior for this particular scenario), this setting instructs Word 2010 to force the pasted text to inherit the style of the document it is pasted into. | eng | 3d77d777-2d9a-4ff4-8327-fa5f14ea10a1 | http://freemicrosoftword2010tutorials.com/paste-text-in-word-2010-documents-customize-pasting-options.htm |
Research Articles
Research articles describe the background, methods, results and conclusions of an original research study. The article should contain the following sections: introduction, methods, results, discussion and conclusion, and should include a structured abstract (see below). The title of the manuscript should concisely describe the study but should not include the outcome. The introduction should be concise – no more than three paragraphs – on the background to the research question, and must include references to other relevant published studies that clearly lay out the rationale for conducting the study. Some common reasons for conducting a study are: to fill a gap in the literature, a logical extension of previous work, or to answer an important question. If other papers related to the same study have been published previously, please make sure to refer to them specifically. At the end of the introduction clearly state the aim or objective of the study. The primary and secondary outcomes should be specified.
In the Methods section describe in sufficient detail so that others would be able to replicate the study should they need to. Sections of the methods that have been described in previous publications need only be referenced. The statistical methods should be described. Where appropriate, sample size calculations should be included to demonstrate that the study is not underpowered.
Results should describe the study sample as well as the findings from the study itself, but all interpretation of findings must be kept in the discussion section. The conclusion should briefly summarise the main message of the paper and provide recommendations for further study.
The discussion should be confined to an interpretation of your results with respect to your stated aim and if applicable, a comparison to the results of similar studies. The strengths and weaknesses of your study should be discussed.
The conclusion should be confined to an interpretation of the results of the study and a recommendation if applicable.
May include up to 6 illustrations or tables.
References should only include the most recent and relevant articles. A maximum of 30 references is advised.
Structured abstract
This should be no more than 250 words, with the following headings:
Background: why the study is being done and how it relates to other published work.
Objectives: what the study intends to find out
Methods: must include study design, number of participants, description of the research tools/instruments, any specific analyses that were done on the data.
Results: first sentence must be brief population and sample description; outline the results according to the methods described. Primary outcomes must be described first, even if they are not the most significant findings of the study.
Conclusion: must be supported by the data, and be aligned with the conclusion in the main text.
Please ensure that the structured abstract is complete, accurate and clear and has been approved by all authors. It should be able to be intelligible to the reader without referral to the main body of the article. | eng | cf6b92e6-3c5c-4822-9298-b0b633a2baab | https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/sajcc/_research |
harmonics
A Dive into Harmonics and Why They Matter
Plain and simple, harmonics are frequencies produced by a standing wave pattern. Harmonics, as far as we are concerned, are multiples of the fundamental frequency. The fundamental frequency is the lowest frequency produced by an object or machine and also signifies the first harmonic. The average fundamental frequency in the United States is 60Hz, and in most other countries, 50Hz. Technically, harmonics go on forever since they are just multiples of the fundamental frequency. However, most electrical issues can only be attributed to distortion in the first 15 harmonics. PowerSight PS2500 and PS3550 analyzers measure up to the 50th harmonic, and the PS4550 and PS5000 Analyzers measure up to the 65th harmonic.
Due to the symmetry of the wave form, the even-numbered harmonics are not displayed. They are simply negative reflections of the positive (odd-numbered) harmonics, so we consider them insignificant. Consequently, only odd-numbered harmonics are shown in power analysis, as it is inferred that even harmonics are the symmetrical inverse.
To understand the importance of harmonics, one must be familiar with total harmonic distortion (THD). THD is a measurement of how distorted a wave form is, percentage-wise. High THD is bad news and can result in safety hazards if not addressed. Fortunately, not every kind of equipment is overly sensitive to harmonics. An example of something that may have high THD is energy-efficient lighting, so those powerful bulbs don't come without risk!
Harmonics are a higher-level measurement and does not need to be measured in every power analysis scenario. Nonetheless, we equip our meters with a wide range of capabilities in order to detect almost all power events. High harmonics create more temperature for the same current. High harmonics paired with high THD can be a safety hazard, with the threat of fires and other heat-related dangers. If huge transformers and conductors overheat, their useful life could be cut short due to premature breakdown induced by high temperatures.
Generally, the goal is to keep THD for voltage under 5%. The third and fifth harmonics are usual suspects for distortion and big problems. A simple solution may be to install a filter that rids of strong harmonics.
Whatever the case may be, PowerSight analyzers can provide all the data necessary to fix an issue with frequency and overheating. Our PS3550, PS4550, and PS5000 all measure harmonics and THD, and the PowerSight Manager – Advanced Software can display these in graphical form or in a data table. | eng | 88452d05-e459-4fa4-9965-e83ce4ad6807 | https://powersight.com/tag/harmonics/ |
McPhee's Essay of "The Search for Marvin Gardens" Analysis
Topic: LiteratureWords: 580Pages: 2Dec 5th, 2022
McPhee's essay The Search for Marvin Gardens has a unique structure as it is divided into parts that describe the Monopoly game and the real world. The author alternates these themes making a reader unconsciously connect them and seek similarities in how the game is built and how life in the United States was structured. This structure is chosen to emphasize that while businesses buy hotels, railroads and generate millions of dollars, problems of the citizens, such as poverty, segregation, and crime still unsolved. Moreover, the first-person narration makes readers feel they participate in all the vividly described struggles, such as the scenes in the jail.
The "Quick Kill" is a Monopoly's method to speed up the game by setting limits, removing the jail option, or make conditions where the players must spend more money quickly. McPhee mentions this strategy while initially describing the opponent's manner of playing and then calls the people who invested in Atlantic City's railroads and other infrastructure development "the masters of a quick kill." As readers perceive the term through the Monopoly's rules, they understand that the author considers the city's establishment an approach to earning quickly regardless of the consequences. After "Quick Kill" is integrated into both sections, the essay's structure becomes more understandable and reasonable.
Marvin Gardens is a destination in Monopoly and real Atlantic City as an outer suburb, and McPhee describes it as a better area. Seeking for it in the game means gaining additional property with no harm, and in real life, finding it means going out of the city's despair. Marvin Gardens links the two sections to signify a way out of the endless attempts to get richer and escape real-life struggles.
In the Atlantic City, McPhee is searching for Marvin Gardens and asks people who he thought might know the directions. The author describes the despair conditions of the area by mentioning unemployment, people in dirty clothes, and how they spend their days. Indeed, McPhee asks a postman drinking beer in the morning and a poorly worn woman about the Gardens, and none knows where it is. The author even asks the bronze statue of Monopoly's inventor, C. B. Darrow, and receives no answer. Poor people do not know the location, and the memorial keeps silent because Marvin Gardens is a place out of Atlantic City's environment.
McPhee's essay implies how Monopoly is dangerously similar to the real-life, and the business operations of the rich severely affect the others. The parts about the game have nothing about the citizens' conditions, yet the reality parts are full of individuals' struggles and experiences. The author argues that both ordinary people and businessmen refuse to seek the Marvin Gardens. Instead, they lose lives in dealing with struggles or getting as much profit as possible.
Finding Marvin Gardens is a logical ending of McPhee's essay because it reveals that peace and happiness are lost in the Monopoly-like reality system. The author discloses that the Gardens is a wealthy, peaceful area outside the Atlantic City in the game and life. Reaching there is almost impossible for the average citizen or a businessman busy selling and earning, therefore they do not know the directions. It was difficult for McPhee to find Marvin Gardens because he was trapped inside the game's rules and life's struggles. The motive of seeking a particular place in Monopoly where the steps depend on the regulations and points addresses how modern society loses the intention to pursue true happiness. | eng | c922ca7c-f517-4dd2-8f5e-ea90dcbce6ab | https://studycorgi.com/mcphees-essay-of-the-search-for-marvin-gardens-analysis/ |
Yesterday, I made a huge mistake while testing a new version of my RSS syndication application: I ran the installation script, which has the effect of (re)creating all the tables used by the application.
A few months ago, I've discovered Composer, which is a dependency manager for PHP (you can compare it to Maven, for Java). With Composer, you can simply checkout the main project, and install the dependencies.
The transition to a Composer project is very easy, so I decided to start using Composer in my ComicsCalendar project. In this post, I'll explain how you can migrate to Composer for a very simple project (in this case, using PropelORM to access your databases).
I've been using multiple hard drives for around 15 years, since our 2nd familial computer. But it's always been a case of filling up a drive, then buying a new one to store new stuff on it, and so on.
Recently, I've realized (better late than never), that it would be a good idea to back up some of my data. Over the years, I've lost some important files, pictures,… Sometimes, a hard drive just crashed, other times it was a stupid case of "There is probably nothing important on this drive, let's format it!". But all these cases could have easily been prevented if I just had backed up my important stuff, using my up-to 4 internal and 2 external hard drives (yes, I'm a data hoarder…).
That's why I've decided to implement a real backup process; so far, I'm only using it for my important documents and my pictures, but I intend to extend it to other files as I go along.
20 years ago today, the CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) released the World Wide Web in the public domain. What better example than that to illustrate the importance of the public domain in our everyday lives?
Like in many other countries in the world, the French government and lobbies have no respect for free stuff. One of the most obvious examples is their war against piracy (not real-life-ARRGHH piracy, but movies-and-games-torrent-downloading piracy), which may have some logical points (which I don't agree with, but that's a different issue). | eng | a640fcd9-6eab-44b6-ab92-449e2c255ec6 | https://remyg.fr/blog/page2/ |
Institutional Distinctiveness
Students are given chance to write and express their own ideas in a good form and in different languages through these magazines. These magazines contain a number of articles, poem, stories and plays as well that are written mainly by the students, sometime by the teachers. Vadhans initiative in college was started since 2016. That is the wall magazine where the students and other members of our college can post their articles, poems, drawing and other such composition to share with each other. it is the source of express their creativity or innovative ideas in the form of wall magazine. The magazine is one of the means through which the talent of the students comes out. The main aim of the 'Vadhans' wall magazine is to initiate writing tendency in students. This sharpens their thinking skills and gives them the necessary confidence to express better, to make students aware about the folk song and composition of Punjab. The prime purpose of mobilising wall magazine is to initiate writing on current incidents, to develop literature oriented habits. The wall magazine is a periodical run on a notice board. They inspire, inform and entertain. The experience of reading a magazine is often and intensely personal one with the reader in a completely absorbed and so respective mood. | eng | 78c1a1ec-5e07-426b-8c96-b8411ff8b7cd | http://gcajnala.avpowertech.com/institutional-distinctiveness/ |
About Loneliness On The Spiritual Path
Loneliness on the spiritual path.
Sadly, I don't really remember much of the decade (I was a heavy alcoholic).
A turning point in my life was getting sober. Their wouldn't have been an awakening, but a spiral into despair.
I don't think I could have survived losing everything if I wasn't sober.
I was able to go through the experience with Grace and dignity (Grace I learned from you.)
I didn't feel the need to be self destructive, the universe took care of that part and, I allowed it.
One of the lessons I've learned was regarding money.
Growing up, we didn't have much money. It was engrained in us to work as hard as you can and make as much as you can. Nobody is going to help me out.
So I went to college, got the great job with lots of money and I was miserable. It just never seems like I could make enough.
Now it it isn't that important to me. I still make it, but now I walk away from the extra shifts at work.
The lesson was to find the balance of work and life.
After losing my high paying job, I felt the pressure from others to go out and find another, which I did.
The thought of starting over at 50, full time, bottom of the seniority list, no vacation for a year, was utterly insulting to my soul.
I just couldn't do it.
So I left my comfort zone and decided to become a traveler. (I'm a nurse)
I'm currently in Hilo Hawaii. Enjoying the sun, experiencing the culture, loving my new life experiences.
I'm so so so thankful to have found your website. To me, you are a beacon of reality for those who want a true understanding of oneself."
My Question:
So I'm in Hawaii and the loneliness I have is really painful. I haven't really been by myself… Ever. Is this normal? Feeling lonely? I find myself getting emotional to the point of weeping, while at work. I know this will pass, but it still hurts. Any suggestions???
Reply:
Thank you for sharing from your own personal life.
It's great to have some background information to the questions.
From my own experiences and observing the life of others, anything that has spiritual significance requires us to step out on a path where we might face being lonely or alone for a while.
Part of our spiritual growth means we have to learn how to be alone and what pushes us there might vary but it's definitely part of our spiritual development.
For you it came about when you decided to become sober where you had to change your way of living and being and that also meant that you had to leave old friends behind and walk alone.
Depending on how we're wired it can be more of less painful, I for example enjoy my own company and I thrive in solitude but I have also felt the pain of – I don't want to say loneliness, but having the feeling of not fitting in anywhere, of being alone even when I have been around a lot of people.
It's normal to feel these feelings and have these experiences, we all have them to some degree and at some point in our lives.
And when we embark on a path that is different from the worlds, or our friends, or relatives path, there can be a lot of aloneness, and loneliness too for those who feel the need of having other people's company.
The experience of being on a different path, a different reality, or even planet, than the rest of the world.
I see the illusion, the play, the delusion, the game of Life, but I can't talk about how I see and experience existence or anything like that because others can't relate to it, they have no clue what you're talking about.
All you get back are blank stares, they just can't hear you. Literally.
It's like people who are unconscious can see your mouth moving but the information is not going in, they are just not able to hear you.
So in that regard this path is a lonely one, or lonesome one, or how can I put it?
It's not really about loneliness but aloneness; this path is most of the time a path that you walk alone to a certain degree and it may start out as a feeling of being lonely (and feeling sad about it) and then it develops into becoming comfortable with being alone and maybe even prefer that.
Sometimes to me the whole world is a bunch of children and I feel like the only one that is an adult, or that the world is crazy and I'm the only sane one.
Some of you might be able to relate to this.
It can be painful at times and especially if you're in a situation where you can't fully be yourself, or express yourself; when you need to put your human costume on for a while and pretend (that you're the body) and play the game with other human beings who are not aware of who they really are.
But the more draining it becomes to interact with them the easier it becomes to remove ourselves from their presence or just not engage as powerfully as we might have done before (like getting into discussions and arguments about this and that).
Maybe this is something you can relate to when it comes to your work and colleagues, that you don't really have much in common anymore and that it becomes more and more painful to be around them?
Not because they are bad people, but because you have outgrown their present state of consciousness.
You might feel like you're in this world but not of it. You walk on this earth but you live on a different planet from the rest and it can be painful, but we all have to learn to live with it, to live detached while still be able to engage.
You will find your way, and as you already stated in your question you know this will pass, it's just a matter of making new choices (according to your spiritual growth) and going (continuing) more and more with your own flow.
This might mean that Life is pushing you out of your current situation (again), but if so it's because you're ready for it, so whatever you feel you need to do, do it and move on.
I used to weep, I used to cry, I use to feel resentful because the awakening process felt more like a curse sometimes so I felt self-pity and there were times when I didn't get the point of even being alive.
Not that I would have done anything, but the feeling was there as for so many others, that's why I'm sharing it.
It's "normal".
Today I don't feel those things anymore, but I do feel the pain of having to interact with others at times and not being able to fully express myself.
It's not an emotional pain but painful in the way it would be if you're forced to spend time with children for example and you're not particularity into kids (I'm not so I don't enjoy spending too much time with them, or for too long at a time).
And kids can't understand adult stuff so whatever you say just can't be received, or there's opposition or they want explanations about everything etc and you can't give it to them.
My life is so different from most peoples and their life and thinking-process is pretty much the opposite of how I experience myself and existence but you can't really say anything about it without being met with opposition, defensiveness or weird looks.
You can't really talk about it with others. Not that the need is there but when you have the choice I prefer freedom, so I avoid that crowd and keep my interaction with them to the absolute minimal.
Your pain will grow too to the point that you will at some point leave your current job, that's how it usually goes, and it's a good thing though so don't give it much thought (of being "old"/senior and all that), Life will show you a better way and path and it doesn't matter how old or young you are.
Right now you might be dealing with those things (loneliness etc) as best as you can but as you begin to remove and withdraw yourself from that which doesn't resonate anymore you will come to live your life in a way that is more and more pleasing to you.
And you have been through this before on a different level of consciousness, it was uncomfortable then and it's uncomfortable now – but you're always evolving, growing upwards!
You moved to Hawaii, you became a traveler. That's great, good for you! 🙂
You're in your 50's, and that might feel challenging but it's challenging for anyone, no matter how old or young you are.
People around us, society and so on, they don't encourage others to embark on their own path.
They want you to stay with them but since you can't or won't, well, the reality is that not many will come with you. Maybe not even one person will come with you or support you.
And you find yourself being completely on your own.
But as you walk and keep walking things will open up for you, once again there will be great progress, just like the other times in your life when you have had to walk alone.
I'm sure you can see how Life supported you in your choice of becoming sober for example. Or how you decided to move to Hawaii.
Or any other big things you did in your life, I'm sure that as you look back you can see how everything came together for you when you couldn't even see the way before you, or when you didn't even believe things would ever be able to improve, yet they did.
Even if you can't remember the details you can still somehow look back and see that things did come together for you, sometimes even in magical ways (I don't care if it sound woo woo because it is magical), how you were blessed more and more with the real stuff that Life is made of.
Am I right?
But then there's the loneliness as well, I know. Many people experience this, it's a huge topic that many people ask about or express.
What I can say is that don't hold back any emotions, weep if you have to (go to the bathroom at work and cry if you have to), rage if you want to when you're alone (don't project your anger toward others and don't hold your tears within you).
Express them for yourself and see it as a clearing and cleansing process while at the same time always move towards the better life that you sense is there.
The True Life.
You know what this is, and it has nothing to do with earning this much or that little (which you already know), and it has nothing to do with who we know or don't know.
We can be totally alone and someone or something will turn up in your life that plays a very important role on your continuous journey forward.
Someone that can show the way, who can help you out financially, who can be there emotionally for us (for me it was my pets), and so on.
Life always sends someone special our way, or something special, something that make us feel blessed and looked after.
Some kind of aid and support always comes our way when we let Life lead.
It's Life pushing through from all angles of Itself to help Truth come forth in our existence and surroundings and when see this it's all beautiful.
You can already see this in your own life as you described in your email; that you're enjoying Hawaii and all that comes with it.
You're experiencing the beauty of life yet there is sadness of being alone, but it won't last forever.
As you continue on the path *that has chosen you*, you might continue walking alone for a while but with your continuous growth you won't feel alone anymore.
And with this connectedness it becomes very easy to choose the life or freedom by simply peacefully walking your own, unique path that doesn't look like anybody else's.
Hope this was helpful to you.
Greetings from Goa, India! Next up is Kerala – leaving on Tuesday 🙂
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Here's a few older articles that I have written about being alone etc: | eng | 5ad70013-0906-466a-a3c5-406a5165a174 | https://mariaerving.com/feeling-lonely-spiritual-path/ |
Fenbendazole Cancer Treatment
Fenbendazole Cancer Treatment
Fenbendazole is a drug commonly used to treat parasites and worms (roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and some tapeworms) in animals. However, it has recently been found to be helpful in humans with cancer as well. It is the primary ingredient in what has been dubbed "The Joe Tippens Protocol." In fact, a lot of people have tried it for themselves and their pets, with many reporting success.
A new study has shown that fenbendazole can destroy cancer cells in a petri dish, and has even helped some patients go into remission. This is exciting news, but it's important to understand exactly how fenbendazole works before you start taking it yourself.
The research was conducted by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. They discovered that fenbendazole, which is sold under the brand name Panacur and Safe-Guard, can kill some types of human cancer cells by disrupting their microtubules. These are essential to cell structure and function, so when they're disrupted, the cancer cells can no longer survive.
Researchers also discovered that fenbendazole can stabilize the WT p53 tumor suppressor gene and interfere with cancer cells' glucose metabolism. This leads to preferential elimination of cancer cells in in vitro and in vivo studies. The scientists say that the combination of p53 stabilization, moderate microtubule disruption, and interference with glucose metabolism is what makes fenbendazole so effective against cancer.
Unlike some anticancer drugs, which can have severe side effects, fenbendazole has few reported side effects for most people. It is also inexpensive and readily available in most countries. Moreover, it is considered to be safe for most adults, as long as it's taken under a doctor's supervision.
Although the fenbendazole cancer treatment hasn't gone through any clinical trials in humans, it has garnered significant popularity in South Korea and elsewhere. It has even led to unlicensed veterinarians making videos that promote the medication as a cure for cancer, leading some people to buy fenbendazole online and try it at home.
Full Fact has previously reported that there is no evidence to support claims that fenbendazole can cure cancer. In order to make a medical claim, doctors must perform rigorous research and tests on patients to ensure that they are treating their patients properly. Moreover, the FDA only approves drugs that have gone through rigorous clinical testing.
In the study, researchers tested two commercially available brands of fenbendazole: Panacur C and Safe-Guard. They did so by analyzing their cytotoxic effect against several different types of human cancer cells in the laboratory. They also performed dissolution and proliferation assays. HPLC, LC-MS and NMR were also used to determine the ingredients in these fenbendazole products.
The researchers found that both the commercial fenbendazole powders possess formulation issues that hinder their distribution within the human body. Nevertheless, they still showed a cytotoxic effect on cancer cells. They conclude that these findings indicate that further research on fenbendazole is warranted and may lead to the development of an anticancer drug. fenbendazole cancer treatment | eng | e3db5a9c-817a-4880-a5cd-5f54acd2cdce | https://konsumenlistrik.com/fenbendazole-cancer-treatment/ |
AACPS singled out for positive discipline intervention
Anne Arundel County Public Schools' approach to student discipline is among 10 models across the country that other school districts should follow, a national study has found.
Public school administrators have recently begun re-evaluating and reconsidering earlier models of disciplinary actions for students who get into trouble during the school day. "Zero tolerance" and "three strike" type policies created a response for consistent and uniform punishment for students. However, child advocates began to see unintended byproducts of those policies – punitive punishments and few second chances. Those outcomes appear to affect minority students – especially males – on a level disproportionate to their populations in schools. | eng | b0631cd1-fe05-4a67-9a4d-2223ae55d147 | https://www.chesapeakefamily.com/aacps-singled-out-for-positive-discipline-intervention/ |
Expressions researched: "assured, the child came out, but he immediately went away as a parivrajakacarya. When the father, very much aggrieved, began to follow his saintly boy, Sukadeva Gosvami, the boy created a duplicate Sukadeva, who later entered family life"
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Srimad-Bhagavatam
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King Nīpa begot a son named Brahmadatta through the womb of his wife, Kṛtvī, who was the daughter of Śuka. And Brahmadatta, who was a great yogi, begot a son named Viṣvaksena through the womb of his wife, Sarasvatī.
The Śuka mentioned here is different from the Śukadeva Gosvāmī who spoke Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. Śukadeva Gosvāmī, the son of Vyāsadeva, is described in great detail in the Brahma-vaivarta Purāṇa. There it is said that Vyāsadeva maintained the daughter of Jābāli as his wife and that after they performed penances together for many years, he placed his seed in her womb. The Therefore, the śuka-kanyā, or daughter of Śukadeva, mentioned in this verse is the daughter of the duplicate or imitation Śukadeva. The original Śukadeva was a lifelong brahmacārī.
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A Look at Our Development Process of the Cloud Resource Enrichment API
In today's ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, detecting and responding to cyber threats is paramount for organizations in cloud environments. At the same time, investigating cyber threat alerts can be arduous due to the time-consuming and complex process of data collection. To tackle this pain point, Rapid7 developed a new Cloud Resource Enrichment API that streamlines data retrieval from various cloud resources. The API empowers security analysts to swiftly respond to cyber threats and improve incident response time.
Identifying the Need for a Unified API
Protecting cloud resources from cyber attacks is a growing challenge. Security analysts must grapple with gathering relevant data spread across multiple systems and APIs, leading to incident response inefficiencies. Presented with this challenge, we recognized a pressing need for a unified API that collects all relevant data types related to a cloud resource during a cyber threat action. This API streamlines data access, enabling analysts to piece together a comprehensive view of incidents rapidly, enhancing cybersecurity operations.
Defining the Vision and Scope
Our development team worked closely with security analysts to tailor the API's functionalities to meet real-world needs. Defining the API's scope involved meticulous prioritization of features, striking the right balance between usability and data abundance. By involving analysts from the outset, we laid a solid foundation for the API's success.
The Development Journey
Adopting agile methodologies, our team iteratively developed the API, adapting and fine-tuning as we progressed. The iterative development process played a vital role in ensuring the API's success. By breaking down the project into smaller, manageable tasks, we could focus on specific features, implement them efficiently, and gather feedback from early prototypes. With a comprehensive design phase, we defined the API's architecture and capabilities based on insights from security analysts. Regular meetings and feedback gathering facilitated continuous improvements, streamlining the data retrieval process.
The API utilizes RESTful API design principles for data integration and communication between cloud systems. It collects the following types of data:
Permissions data (permissions on the resource, permissions of the resource)
Security insights (risks, misconfigurations, vulnerabilities)
Security alerts ("threat finding")
First level cloud related resources
Application context (tagging made by the client in the cloud environment)
Each data type required collaboration with a different team which is responsible for collecting and processing the data. This resulted in a feature that involved developers from 6 different teams! Regular meetings and continuous communication with the development team and the product manager, allowed us to incorporate suggestions and make iterative improvements to the API's design and functionality.
Conclusion
The development journey of our Cloud Resource Enrichment API has been both challenging and rewarding. With a user-centric approach, we have crafted a powerful tool that empowers security teams to respond effectively to cyber threats. As we continue to enhance the API, we remain committed to fortifying organizations' cyber defenses and elevating incident response capabilities. Together, we can better equip security analysts to face the ever-changing cyber war with confidence. | eng | 552f3f24-49f2-4856-b772-25f42716c8cf | https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2023/09/07/a-look-at-our-development-process-of-the-cloud-resource-enrichment-api/ |
provide evidence for a mechanism of DNA repair that requires nuclear myosin/actin-dependent contact between homologous chromosomes to prevent formation of chromosomal rearrangement in human cells. We recently showed that DNA double strand breaks (DSBs) induced by γ-rays or endonucleases cause ATM-dependent contact formation between homologous chromosomes at damaged sites of transcriptionally active chromatin in G0/G1-phase cells. Here, we report that the mechanism of contact generation between homologous chromosomes also requires homology-directed repair proteins, including BRCA1, RAD51 and RAD52, and nuclear myosin/actin-motors. Moreover, inhibition of ATM kinase or deficiency in nuclear actin polymerization causes carcinogenic RET/PTC chromosome rearrangements after DSBs induction in human cells. These data suggest that DSBs in transcriptionally active euchromatin in G0/G1-phase cells are repaired through a mechanism that requires contact formation between homologous chromosomes and that this mechanism is mediated by HDR proteins and nuclear myosin/actin motors. | eng | c26d7a28-9903-4d74-9e2d-83cb5cb83dc9 | https://www.oncotarget.com/article/24434/ |
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Are you planning to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam? If so, you're not alone. Thousands of students and professionals alike are looking to take the FE Exam in order to become professional engineers. But, with so much to learn and prepare for, it can be difficult to know where to start. Fortunately, there are a number of study resources available to help you prepare for the FE Exam. One of the most effective methods is to enroll in a study for FE preparation course. In this article, we will discuss some of the benefits of taking a study for FE preparation course, and how it can help you achieve success on the FE Exam.
Study For FE preparation courses can be extremely beneficial in helping to achieve success on the FE Exam. Such courses are designed to provide students with the support and guidance needed to adequately prepare for the examination. Preparation courses can teach useful test-taking strategies, help develop familiarity with the exam content and offer guidance on how best to approach the exam. Taking an FE exam preparation course can provide the added confidence needed to successfully complete the exam.
FE Prep Course is an invaluable aid to those hoping to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. The course provides a comprehensive look at the materials and topics that are covered on the exam. It also provides helpful advice and guidance on how to best study and prepare for the exam. By taking the time to understand the material and the structure of the exam, individuals can gain a better understanding of the expectations and can have a better chance of success. With proper preparation, the FE exam can be an achievable goal for anyone willing to put in the necessary effort.
In conclusion, taking a Study for FE preparation course is a great way to increase the chances of success on the FE Exam. Such courses provide helpful instruction and test-taking strategies that can help boost confidence and increase knowledge of the material on the exam. With the added guidance, students can feel more prepared and confident when going into the FE Exam. By using all the resources available to them, students are sure to be well-prepared for the exam, leading to greater chances of success. | eng | 2f6db909-9a27-41ce-b36b-69f8fa6fb9c4 | https://www.atoallinks.com/2023/how-study-for-fe-preparation-course-can-help/ |
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Intended for children - this game is based on the Hanna Barbera cartoon of the same name (you know the one with Penelope Pitstop). The object of the game is to get all of your tokens around the board and back home while avoiding the traps set by Dick Dastardly.
You roll the dice and move a token the exact number shown on one die, and then move another (or the same token) the exact number shown on the second die. If you land on a trap space, that token goes back to their start space. If you land on the same space as an opposing player, you send that token back to their start space. You can land on a space another of your tokens occupy without ill effect. | eng | 36bdce4a-4c02-4699-a4b0-950ba2a0c462 | https://www.mandisattictoys.com/products/wacky-races-game-1969-milton-bradley-very-good-condition |
Assume that an electric field $$\overrightarrow E = 30{x^2}\widehat i$$ exists in space. Then the potential difference $${V_A} - {V_O},$$ where $${V_O}$$ is the potential at the origin and $${V_A}$$ the potential at $$x=2$$ $$m$$ is :
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Seasider, like you say, all of the people I have met who know anything about rugby have been extremely gracious. The yob element are best just ignored as it would otherwise just spoil the win.
The tabloid press are just that, tabloid and best left alone and people like Brian Moore are the exeption. They could all do with taking a leaf from Vickery's book, whilst you could see he was hurting badly, he remained ever gracious. | eng | 34b64143-657d-4ca1-b9be-1cf43f475853 | https://globalbuzz-sa.com/forums/Thread-A-Thought-for-the-Day?pid=59286#pid59286 |
How To Create Bitcoin Wallet In Ghana | eng | 56dedfa5-d985-4d95-bc6a-836d5054b6e7 | https://www.spartaneity.com/how-to-create-bitcoin-wallet-in-ghana |
Senior Mindset Book
What is leisure?
The other day somebody asked me "Ok so how do you define leisure?" ... how do you define leisure?
Intuitively everyone understands what leisure is - it's that time you spend not working. But then what is work? Are you working only when you're making money (a popular definition with parent figures)? Or is doing the dishes and cleaning up your home and so on work as well ... because it certainly doesn't feel like leisure.
Ok, so maybe leisure is that time when you aren't productive in some way.
But when are you productive?
Are you productive only when you're pumping out results? What about when you're doing sports? Sports are relaxing, so they look a lot like leisure. But at the same time, a lot of people get paid good money to do sports under the pretense of physical labour. Plus sports is a godo way to keep your energy levels up and make you generally more productive.
Let's not forget sports keep you healthy and healthy people output more "work".
So let's take sports out of the leisure bag for now - they're too generally useful.
What about something far more innocent - a nice walk in the park? That's leisure! That is most definitely leisure, right!? Then again ... Stephen King is known for taking a walk every day at the same time, with the specific purpose of being alone to think. So he can write better stories.
Story writing, for him, is work. So is that walk a leisure activity, or a work activity?
And let's not forget most of us get really good ideas when doing nothing in particular. When we're just taking a shower or something ... so should we start identifying all bits of the day as work?
bah ne, ne to je glup post ... I don't have anything to say here | eng | 281f58f0-cffb-45b4-90e1-2884248f50c9 | https://swizec.com/blog/what-is-leisure/ |
Making a minimap
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I'm trying to understand how minimap mods actually work. I found the open source MapWriter and have browsed the source code for other popular minimaps, but what I can't seem to figure out is how they actually get the colors for the map. I've tried something like how the map item works (getting the color of the block I'm standing on and drawing a rectangle on screen with that integer), but nothing happened. Could someone explain this to me please?
This is what I've got so far, and you can see where I'd like to add the minimap. The zone your in (top left) will change based on a text file stored locally or on the server. When your armor's durability is less than 75%, a manikin type thing will appear in the bottom right.
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Well, no, but what I'm saying is that Xaero's map, for instance, looks nothing like the item you can craft in game. It is much more detailed. I don't think the getMapColor() function has the ability to yield that level of detail. So, how do they do it?
I'll play around with the getMapColor() function and see what I get. I'll post that when I'm done.
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GetMapColor() returns a predefined color (one of 16, IIRC although there are some duplicates). The more advanced maps go "this color is useless" and examine the block's actual texture and make a "best guess" average color for the blockRight, my question is how do they get that texture? The default Minecraft blocks are easy enough, but how do you grab the textures of custom blocks?
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Let me clarify, I can use the loadTexture() function I mentioned before only if I know where the resource location is, correct? I will assume I don't know that. Some modder may decide not to follow convention. I can't seem to find a way to pull a texture from an arbitrary block.
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I knew that creating this wasn't going to be easy, but this is a lot of work! With The Division launching soon, I honestly don't think I'll be working on this much longer. I've opted to use getMapColor() (despite what I said) in lieu of starting a huge project. I have created a much better way to draw the map, although is there a way to update the DynamicTexture without making a new one every time? My game starts to lag after a while and updateDynamicTexture() doesn't seem to do the trick.
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While using the player's current Y position seems like a logical choice, that map is utterly worthless to me, as a player. In looking at it and looking at what's in front of the player in that screenshot, I have literally no idea where I am or what direction I'm facingNo, it "crashes" because Java's memory fills up and the server shuts down. I get messages saying the server jumped ahead X number of ticks. I'm not handling the dynamic textures properly. I don't exactly know how other than to create a new one and loadEven when I take out the for loops and render a black box, I still lag and break the game. I have no doubt that all that cleanup is a problem, but there has to be a way to reuse the dynamic texture. Unless, I'm approaching this in entirely the wrong wayI have the minimap updating at 5 FPS. This seems to work a lot better, but only appears to be delaying the inevitable. This was mainly a proof of concept for me. I may decide to work on this more later, but for now I am finished | eng | 50d7a578-da84-4858-91ca-a133720f436a | https://forums.minecraftforge.net/topic/36924-making-a-minimap/ |
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A group of masters students made not just one but two rare finds on the same day during their field trip in northern Israel last week. Prof. Mordechai Aviam and 23 of his graduate students from the Kinneret Academic College on the Sea of Galilee were visiting ancient Jewish village excavation sites in the Galilee region on March 1 when they discovered a rare coin and a basalt sculpture, possibly from a synagogue.
As part of a three-day practicum for a history course, "The Jewish Village in the Golan and Galilee in Antiquity," Aviam had his students explore a few of the excavated villages in the north. At one ancient synagogue near the modern town of Katzrin, some of the students happened upon what authorities believe to be a 1,500-year-old sculpture of a lioness carved in basalt. The village was first excavated in the 1990s, but annual rains (and unauthorized treasure hunters) through the years can bring new findings to the surface.
"It's a small Jewish village on a little hill, and right now, it's surrounded by green and so beautiful," Aviam said. "I told them, go out on your own to the site, identify the walls and buildings, write down some remarks, take photos, and come back after half an hour."
When the students returned from their expedition, they reported seeing a sculpture.
They showed Aviam a photo of the piece. Other fragments of lions and lionesses have been recovered at this site, but this is the largest and most intact sculpture unearthed recently. Aviam said this lioness was discovered down the hill from the main excavation, so he wonders if perhaps treasure hunters had tried to steal it but had to abandon it due to its weight.
Aviam and the students notified the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) of the find immediately, but fearing that the piece would be stolen, they managed to cart the sculpture (which weighed over 60 pounds) back to their vehicle.
"I told them that it is a rare [finding], and I explained to them how important it is to report to the IAA whether you have to take it with you because you're afraid someone else will take it. Or if you can't move it, they should take a reference point. Luckily, now, everyone has GPS on their phones," said Aviam.
Many synagogues during the Late Roman and Byzantine periods (200 to 500 years after the time of Yeshua) were decorated with carvings of lions, bears, and eagles. No one is exactly sure of the significance of the animals for the worshipping communities. Up until the 13th century, lions, hyenas, leopards, and other predators roamed Israel freely.
"They probably had meaning, not just as lions or eagles, but it was symbolic," said Aviam. "During pilgrimage from the Galilee to Jerusalem, which took a week, Jews would have crossed forests and possibly met bears, hyenas and lions and leopards."
The lioness wasn't the only find of the day. Earlier, when the students were visiting the Majduliya archaeological site, a student spied something in the overgrown grass—it turned out to be a 1,800-year-old coin.
"During this visit, one of the students picked up a coin from the third century, which is the latest coin found here. We have found earlier coins, but this one is from the end of the village, so it's an important discovery itself," said Prof. Aviam.
The rare coin probably dates to around 260 CE, just before the village was abandoned. It features Emperor Gallienus. Gallienus ruled Rome with his father, Valerian, from 253 to 260 CE and then ruled by himself until 268, when he was murdered.
Aviam was very excited for his students and the day's finds. "We teach the land of Israel by hiking it. They're not sitting in class, or the library, or sitting and doing exams. They're out hiking the land, understanding it by their own feet and hands."
Following the halting of nonstop worship at Asbury, new revival reports continue. A recent report reveals many students were baptized at Purdue University. An evangelist remarked, "God is moving, it's just starting."
Revival Continues
God's outpouring at Asbury didn't remain in the four walls of the chapel as it spread across the United States and the world. Although some Christians criticized Asbury's decision to halt the nonstop worship and whether the revival would continue, testimonies from different places attest that it hasn't stopped. Instead, the Asbury Outpouring paved the way for many universities across the nation to turn their hearts toward God.
Purdue University
In a recent testimony, many students at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, responded to God's call for this generation. According to CBN News, at Purdue, "300 students came to watch the Collegiate Day of Prayer simulcast from Asbury in Wilmore, Kentucky."
Then in a Twitter post by Dr. Malachi O'Brien, he shared the revival that happened at the University. Apparently, the students "brought a swimming pool because they were going to have 3 baptisms" in the service. But instead of three, 20 students got baptized.
The photo revealed a girl soaked in the water for baptism as the crowd cheered and applauded her decision to follow Christ.
Evangelist Nick Hall
In an interview with Charisma News, evangelist Nick Hall stressed that the revival has continued. He was one of the many believers who experienced the Asbury Outpouring. After he left, he knew he had a mission to bring it home.
"God is moving. It's not over. It's just starting," he said. "I only left Asbury because I felt like I had to bring it home."
As a result, Nick and his ministry changed their plans "for an event in downtown Minneapolis."
"More than 600 people showed up at the impromptu worship service that ran 53 hours," he recounted. "And was filled with repentance, healing, literal addictions being broken, marriages being healed. I'm just seeing this breakout everywhere."
"Furthermore, the evangelist is encouraging Christians to watch "Jesus Revolution." He believes God is using the film and is playing a significant role in the revival.
"God is at work," he remarked. "And when God is at work, you just have to stay attuned, and in tune with the Spirit. And just keep your sails up to say, 'God, Would you move. Would you have your way. Would you do what only you would do.'"
"I believe this is a revival moment, I believe it's just starting. I believe we are on the brink of more. And I think everywhere people are hungry, God is willing to move."
A Christian host and reporter went out to Asbury and interviewed students and staff about the day the revival started.
Asbury Students and Staff
All interviewees had the same answer when asked about the day the outpouring or revival started. They all described it as "an ordinary and mundane routine of chapel service." But, something made the students stay – the work of the Holy Spirit.
Andrew, an Asbury student, said it was a mystery. "It was a really good chapel." He added, "We were particularly praying for, I guess, kind of hypocritical love that a lot of people in our community had felt… There's no words to really describe to actions of the Spirit. That is something, a mystery to us."
Meanwhile, a professor described the day as "chill." She said that the students hung back after chapel because they felt the Holy Spirit telling them to stay there, and so they did. The Gospel Choir was playing at the time. "It was just real chill," she said. "Our chapel services are pretty chill. It's not highly produced." But the students kept being drawn in and eventually the president recognized something was happening in Hughes Auditorium and invited everyone to join.
Another professor recalled some of his students' hunger. He shared that four students suddenly barged in when he had class and told everyone, "God is moving inside Hughes Auditorium." The students' conviction moved the professor that he dismissed his class early. He shared, "I literally had students getting up from their chairs and running to Hughes Auditorium. And gather with their fellow students to worship and pray in the most unplugged, raw way."
"The more I stayed, the more I could tell this wasn't an emotional high," a student said, referring to the first day of the outpouring. "It has motivated Christians, especially Gen Z's, to remember what truth is and to reignite our faith."
Asbury Students/Staff Describe The Day "Revival" Started | @TPUSAFaith
Spontaneous worship and prayer are unfolding at the University of the Cumberlands in Kentucky following the ongoing revival at Asbury University.
Worship Gathering In The University Of The Cumberlands
What started at Asbury is spreading like wildfire, even to other universities. And another school has been added to the list—the University of the Cumberlands in Kentucky. Apparently, the prayer and worship gathering on the campus haven't stopped since they started on Monday.
In an interview with The Christian Post, Jacob Ratliff, the campus minister, shared his thoughts on what's happening. He refused to call the event "a revival" at the moment. However, he's sure they're "seeing significant evidence of the Lord's work at UC."
The campus minister also revealed that their students initiated the worship gatherings. It came out from their desire "to see Christ exalted." Which resulted in a significant impact on the "campus and local community."
Coming From Asbury Revival
Jacob further shared that some students who attended the Asbury revival led the worship on Monday evening. And they had "a clear sweetness of the Lord's presence."
"It can be traced back to movements at Asbury," he said. "Students present at Asbury on Thursday night received intentional prayer from Asbury faculty and students. Which encouraged them to come back and organize the worship night on Monday."
According to the report, "400 students and community members" joined the prayer and worship meetings on the first day. Since then, many students have never stopped meeting regularly inside the chapel with spontaneous worship, prayer, and service.
The campus minister added that the students have a group chat named Acts 2:42-47 so they can continue the meetings. The group aims to encourage prayer and unity in the body of Christ.
"We are aware of two new believers as a result and pray for much fruit in days to come," Jacob testified.The U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra visited a school and boldly shared his journey and faith in Christ, "God has put us here to redeem the world."
Congressman Randy Feenstra Visits Unity Christian High School
On Jan. 16, Congressman Randy Feenstra went to the Unity Christian High School in Orange City for his semiregular visits. And during his visit, he spoke to the senior class students and shared his story with them about when he was still a student.
U.S. Rep. Randy graduated in 1987 from Western Christian High School. He recalled how teachers doubted if he would make it to college because of his performance. But because he later realized the importance of education, it changed his life.
"They would say, 'Yeah, Randy, if he makes college, it'd be a shocker,'" he recounted. "Well, I did. I made it through Dordt. But something happened along the way. I hope this happens to many of you, as I got older, I saw how important education was."
Christian Faith
Moreover, in his speech, Randy also highlighted how his Christian faith played a major role in his political decisions.
"Trust me, when I was your age, no one would have ever said, 'Randy is going to be in Congress someday.' They would have laughed. But it was God's wonderful plan," the congressman remarked.
Then Randy boldly stressed that as followers of Christ, one should not shut off from the secular world. Instead, believers should engage in the secular world and become God's agent of change in that particular area.
"God has put us here to redeem the world," he explained. "And I fully believe that, that I can redeem it one step, one little piece at a time, every square inch. But it's a challenge."
The representative also received questions from Unity Christian students, which he answered with great wisdom. Mandy Van Schouten, the social studies teacher who organized the event, described Randy as not an average politician because of his faith.
"It's really good for kids to see fellow believers in the public square, how it looks to be active post-high school, post-college," she said. "It makes them feel not so distant from the culture."
The "See You At The Pole" (SYATP) prayer movement gathered students from across America to pray for their generation faced with today's problems.
See You At The Pole
SYATP is a prayer initiative that started in 1990 with a group of teenagers compelled by God to pray for students. So, they drove to schools and huddled around its flagpole, praying for their families, schools, communities, and nation.
Since then, SYATP has continued to claim God's promises and declare His Word, raising each petition to God.
Today, the prayer event circles on the theme, "A Flame," referencing from the passage Romans 12:11-12.
"Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."
It hopes to motivate intercessors to be passionate in their service to God, enduring in times of trouble.
Pray for the Youth
Doug Clark, National Field Director of SYATP, told CBN News the youth's problem today. He said that the pandemic brought anxiety, depression, and isolation to students.
"Our youth are just being devastated by the enemy and it is so important for us to focus on that and pray for them," he said.
We want to pour into them," he added. "They are the very best missionaries to reach their high school and junior high campuses makes it really important to pray for them."
Doug believed that revival starts with the youth's zeal for the Lord. "Historically, in the times where there have been a moral and spiritual awakening in our country it has almost, always been led by young people."
A student from Michigan prayed with his fellow students. "I pray you fill us up with a fire and a passion for you God. I pray that our schools will be changed."
He continued, "I pray that you give us boldness and courage this upcoming school year. That we may be as lights in our hallways, Lord. That we may be the salt of the earth Lord. I thank you, in Jesus' name, Amen."
A mass shooting incident at an elementary school in Texas took the lives of 19 students and two teachers, and the whole community asks for prayers as they grieve.
Elementary School Mass Shooting
It was a great day at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde as children went to school for the awards ceremony at the end of the school year. Until an armed 18-year-old guy arrived and began to shoot inside the school aimlessly.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety's report, the suspect had a handgun and a rifle. He is believed to have abandoned his car when he entered the school with his guns, then started shooting inside the campus. He was also wearing body armor, according to the report.
Law enforcers immediately responded to the attack, which also killed the suspect during the confrontation. Soon after, investigations revealed that the gunman was 18-year-old Salvador Rolando Ramos. Further, the suspect first shot his grandmother before he went to the elementary school and shot anyone in front of him.
When the news of the mass shooting broke out, parents rushed to the elementary school full of fear. Each one searched for their children; voices quivered, and they tried to get answers from police officers. Some found out their kids were safe, but some were met with tragic news and deeply sobbed.
Students lead prayer after the school district bans coaches and teachers to guide students to pray during the postgame of high school football games.
Order To Ban Postgame Prayer In Schools
Postgame prayer has been a tradition after Friday night high school football games. However, that tradition was halted when a local school district was ordered to stop this practice after games.
The local school district in Putnam County, Tennessee, had received complaints from an out-of-state secular organization. Hence, they ordered restrictions to schools as a response to this complaint. According to the report, ahead of Upperman High School and Stone Memorial High School's game, the school district received a letter from Americans United for the Separation of Church and State. The letter contained an order "admonishing the district for several instances of prayer and proselytizing at events at Cookeville and Upperman high schools."
The letter meant that coaches and other employees were not allowed to lead students in prayer. The teachers followed the order. However, students and fans took over the postgame prayer. And the result was unbelievable!
Students Lead Prayer
"We do realize this is a public school, but it has always been optional for players to pray. And has been a voluntary event," he wrote to WZTV Nashville.
He then proposed a solution, "Players that still want to pray will have to do it on their own. After the game, players and cheerleaders that choose to, will be on the field praying on their own. A group of parents will be going out on the field to support them.
"We will join hands and encircle them from a distance as a sign of protection and solidarity in choosing to continue to pray. This is a parent led event! We are encouraging anyone that would like to show their support to please join us."
And amazingly, that's what really happened.
Putnam County Schools alum Bob Vick, who witnessed the heartwarming moment, shared a photo on the scene. He wrote in a Facebook post, "Satan's power was defeated tonight, as the threat of a legal action to forbid prayer after the game was overwhelmed by player lead prayer supported by parents and fans in solidarity on Overall Field. God bless the Baxter and Stone players for their faith and courage."
The picture showed a large crowd praying together on the field after the game.
The largest Christian fraternity in the United States continued to minister to students amidst the pandemic, but this time, they are doing it virtually.
Pandemic's effect on students
Hundreds of thousands of students across the U.S. relied on on-campus ministries to find community, friends, and to discover their purpose. They play a key part in bringing students closer to God. As the COVID-19 pandemic changed a lot of things, shutting down college campuses and limiting gatherings, students are no longer able to connect.
Studies show that these restrictions resulted in increased loneliness, stress, anxiety, and depression among students. Because of this, campus ministries are working towards innovation to be present for the students during these uncertain times. Among those campuses, ministries are the Beta Upsilon Chi, the largest Christian social fraternity in the United States.
Largest Christian Fraternity
Brian Lee, president of Beta Upsilon Chi, shared how their daily operations suddenly changed during the past months. Meetings, interviews, and events were all done virtually. However, despite these changes, they have witnessed an increase in their numbers.
"Our preliminary numbers look better than we anticipated," Brian said. "The retention numbers of guys that were previously in the chapter are higher than normal. Our overall pledge numbers are slightly down but we expected them to be substantially down, so we've been encouraged."
Beta Upsilon Chi
The father of four children thinks that this increase in number is because of the hunger of these students. They wanted to belong in a community after almost a year of isolation.
"I think guys are hungry and desiring to be in the community. I think guys want to be together after a year of isolation."
Discipleship
Despite the pandemic, these men still continued to meet virtually or in small cell groups to encourage and share life with each other.
"We'll have anywhere from 10 to 20 to 30 cell groups gathering and watching virtual chapter meetings together. And then before and after that meeting, they're hanging out doing their normal subgroup time," he said. "We're still able to facilitate discipleship; guys are still encouraged and challenged in the context of community." | eng | 8b432441-c99c-412b-95b3-fcefba594db5 | https://godtv.com/tag/students/ |
Effective Tips to Lose Baby Weight after Pregnancy
Posted On May 10, 2023
Having a baby is one of the most beautiful experiences in life, but it can come with some challenges, including the struggle to lose the weight gained during pregnancy. Many new moms are eager to get back into shape and regain their pre-pregnancy bodies, but losing baby weight can be a challenging and frustrating process. After giving birth, the body needs time to heal, and it is essential to approach weight loss slowly and carefully. So, here are some of the most effective tips that can help new moms lose baby weight after pregnancy, without compromising their health or well-being.
Start slow
Losing baby weight takes time, and it is crucial to start slow and not rush the process. It can be tempting to jump into an intense exercise regimen or a strict diet, but this approach can lead to burnout, injury, or rebound weight gain. Instead, set small, achievable goals, such as losing one to two pounds a week, and celebrate each milestone along the way. Starting slow can also help establish healthy habits that can be sustained long-term, leading to a healthier and happier lifestyle.
Breastfeed
Breastfeeding is beneficial for you and your baby. It can help you burn up to 500 calories a day, making it an effective way to lose baby weight. Additionally, breastfeeding releases hormones that help shrink the uterus, which can aid in losing weight gained during pregnancy. Breastfeeding also provides essential nutrients and antibodies to the baby, and it can strengthen the bond between mother and child. However, breastfeeding may not be possible or desired for all new moms, and that is perfectly okay. It is essential to consult a healthcare provider for guidance on the best feeding method for the baby and the mother's health.
Drink water
For new mothers, especially those trying to shed baby weight, staying hydrated is essential. Water consumption can increase metabolism, decrease appetite, and remove toxins from the body. Try to replace sugary beverages with water, and aim for at least eight glasses each day. It might be difficult to remember to drink enough water, especially when caring for a newborn, but carrying a water bottle around, setting phone reminders, or drinking flavored water with fruits or herbs can all be useful and help you stay hydrated and lose weight as well.
Eat nutritious foods
Eating a balanced diet is vital for losing baby weight. New moms should focus on consuming whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein. These foods provide essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants while being low in calories and high in satiety. Meal planning, cooking at home, and involving the whole family in healthy eating can make nutritious foods more enjoyable and accessible. You can even have your food delivered to your home, which will save you tons of time every single day. Just find an effective weight loss meal delivery option in your area, and you'll soon notice that you're eating amazing food and losing weight without even noticing it!
Get enough sleep
New moms often struggle with sleep, but getting enough rest is crucial for losing baby weight. Sleep deprivation can lead to weight gain and hinder weight loss efforts, as it disrupts hormones that regulate hunger, metabolism, and energy. Try to get at least seven hours of sleep a night, and take naps when possible. It can help to establish a bedtime routine, limit screen time before bed, create a comfortable sleep environment, and ask for help with nighttime feedings or other tasks that can interfere with sleep. Lack of sleep can also affect mental health and cognitive function, so prioritizing sleep can have numerous benefits beyond weight loss.
Although, losing persistent baby weight can be quite challenging, it is possible with the right mindset and approach. It is essential to listen to one's body, be patient and kind to oneself, and not prioritize weight loss over health and well-being. The postpartum period is a time of physical, emotional, and social adjustment, and it is okay to ask for help or take breaks as needed. Remember that every single body out there is beautiful and deserves to be cared for with love and respect. | eng | ae0846e7-02af-44a6-8941-1c59d3760bcb | https://www.puckermom.com/moblog/effective-tips-to-lose-baby-weight-after-pregnancy/ |
ARTIST BIO
"Why do street art? Because everything looks better outside! DEATH IS FREE".
DEATH is a street artist from New York City. Growing up in New York and being exposed to many different cultures and perspectives caused the artist to question everything she sees on the street. This experience has played a major role in the artist choosing her aim and moniker.
DEATH chooses to keep her identity anonymous, she believes that it gives her more freedom to continue to work on the street. She began painting on walls and floors of popular shops in Soho and the Chelsea area of New York City. She gets the name DEATH from the abbreviation of "Don't Easily Abandon The Hope".
DEATH tries to ridicule the mainstream media by making fun of popular images. One of the most representative work of DEATH is Chairman Mao Zedong from the People's Republic of China with a red bow. Seeing the tag "DEATH" or "DEATH IS FREE" on the street, viewers often pre-judge the word(s) without knowing the real meaning behind the anagram. | eng | 2dc847b3-74f1-477e-a590-c1fe0bb8e7d3 | https://signarigallery.com/products/death-nyc-banksy-x-murakami-screen-print-on-currency |
How do you teach socialization?
Discuss the Need for Social Skills. Before you can help students improve their social skills, they need to understand why these skills are important.
Select a Social Skill.
Teach the Social Skill.
Practice the Skill.
Pause and Reflect.
Review and Reflect.
How important is socializing to humans?
Socialization can help improve our mental and emotional health. Studies show – and wisdom confirms – being social decreases depression. Socialization also improves overall mental health.
How do peers socialize you?
Definition. Peers, or a group of people who have similar interests, age, background, or social status, serve as an important source of information, feedback, and support to individuals as they develop a sense of self. Peers help socialize an individual by reinforcing or punishing behaviors or interpersonal interactions …
What is socializing in person?
Socialization involves being with and a part of other people; enjoying their company, confiding in them or letting them confide in you, and working together towards shared goals. …
Why is it important for students to socialize?
Social development is tied to many other parts of your baby's overall development, which is why it's important to start socialization with other children at a young age. Social interaction helps young children to start to develop their sense of self, and also start to learn what others expect from them.
How School socialize a person?
Lesson Summary They not only teach us how to care for ourselves, but also give us our first system of values, norms, and beliefs. Schools are agents of socialization that not only teach us subject knowledge and life skills but also social skills through our interactions with teachers, staff, and other students.
How does socialization affect you as a person?
Socialization prepares people to participate in a social group by teaching them its norms and expectations. Socialization has three primary goals: teaching impulse control and developing a conscience, preparing people to perform certain social roles, and cultivating shared sources of meaning and value. | eng | 88d6ef24-0895-47e7-9399-9baa54795e12 | https://fuckbuttons.com/how-do-you-teach-socialization/ |
Are wandering spiders dangerous?
Are wandering spiders dangerous?
Brazilian wandering spiders, also called armed spiders or banana spiders, belong to the genus Phoneutria, which means "murderess" in Greek. And it's no wonder why — it's one of the most venomous spiders on Earth. Its bite can be deadly to humans, especially children, although antivenin makes death unlikely.
What does a wandering spider look like?
All vary slightly in appearance but are known for their size, with a leg span of up to 15 cm (6 ins) and body length of up to 5 cm (2 ins). They are covered with hair and usually dark brown in colour, with some displaying bright red hairs on their venom glands.
Is a Brazilian wandering spider a tarantula?
Though the Brazilian Wandering Spider is on the larger side, it is not a tarantula. Brazilian wandering spiders are not even in the same family group. Tarantulas are harmless and not aggressive to humans and are mostly ambush killers who wait for prey to come to them.
Description. The spiders in the genus can grow to have a leg span of 13 to 18 cm (5.1 to 7.1 in). Their body length ranges from 17 to 48 mm (0.67 to 1.89 in). While some other araneomorph spiders have a longer leg span, the largest Phoneutria species have the longest body and the greatest body weight in this group.
What is the deadliest spider in the world 2021?
Defining the term "most venomous" as the most toxic to humans (as some venomous spider species show varying degrees of toxicity to different animal species envenomed by them), the world's most venomous spider is the male Sydney funnel-web spider Atrax robustus.
Does the Brazilian wandering spider give you a boner?
Along with other members of the genus, they are often referred to as Brazilian wandering spiders. Its bite can cause a penile erection (priapism) that lasts for several hours. | eng | 05e23fd1-12b5-40b8-864b-5402f09120be | https://leagueslider.com/are-wandering-spiders-dangerous/ |
What is a Motorcycle Squid?
You've probably heard the phrase "speeding like a squid" before. This slang term translates to "idiotish, dangerous, and stupidly fast." Obviously, the term isn't meant to be flattering, and it's definitely not cool among bikers. But if you've been riding your motorcycle recklessly and are not wearing the right clothing, then you've probably heard the term before, and now you're a motorcycle squid!
slang term
The slang term for motorcycle squid is not a new one. Some people use it to describe someone who rides a motorcycle without any gear. This is a poor decision, as these individuals do not have the money to buy a quality bike or wear protective gear. They also think they can beat slower riders despite their lack of skill and gear. But there are many good reasons to ride smart.
etiquette
Motorcycle squids are not the most responsible road users. They wear inappropriate gear and disregard the safety of other road users. They don't wear protective gear and often ride without a helmet or shirt. Their actions put them and other road users in danger, and can lead to an arrest. They've probably dreamed of riding a motorcycle for years and should not do it on a busy street.
common moves
The acronym "SQUID" refers to riders who are stupidly fast, ignorant, and reckless while riding a motorcycle. This term is not particularly flattering and is not particularly hip among bikers. But it's a common occurrence in the motorcycle world, and squids are notorious for their reckless riding. They weave dangerously in and out of lanes of traffic, often putting themselves and others in danger.
safety concerns
One of the biggest safety concerns of motorcycle squid riders is not wearing enough protective gear. Squid riders often ride recklessly and attempt to do stunts in crowded areas. They often overtake other drivers and ride without stopping at blind turns. Some squids even speed over the speed limit. The danger of such behavior is well documented. It is important for riders to remember that these types of motorcycles pose significant risks, and that it is their responsibility to protect themselves and other road users.
squids brag about their crashes
Some people are embarrassed by the number of motorcycle squids that ravage city streets and parking lots. These maniacs don't even wear helmets or protective gear. They do all manner of crazy stunts on their bikes, such as burning out in the parking lot. Some of them even wear revealing clothing, including skimpy jeans and ratty t-shirts.
dangers of squid riding
The term "motorcycle squid riding" is synonymous with foolishness and reckless driving. These naughty squids ride with "douchey" gear, which makes them sit forward in the seat with their heels hooked on the pegs. The position of the crew on the bike also causes their toes to splay outward. Often, these riders will race on busy streets while being unaware of the rules | eng | 8201806c-e526-4ca3-964d-4ab12781415a | https://themotorbikers.com/what-is-a-motorcycle-squid/ |
Commitment To Success Plan
Goal of the Commitment-to-Success Plan
The Commitment-to-Success plan makes it possible to share, with all educational stakeholders, parents and the community, a common vision of findings and challenges to create a mobilization around student-centered goals and objectives. The Commitment-to-Success Plan describes what the school board intends to do to ensure the educational success of all its students, young people and adults, and the efforts that will be necessary to achieve it.
Our School
John F. Kennedy High School's mission is to empower our students to meet the challenges of tomorrow, whatever they may be. This can be achieved through creating a respectful and inclusive environment. | eng | 17902a2e-a952-491b-adf8-039e7555de55 | http://www.jfkhighschoolemsb.com/about/commitment-to-success-plan/ |
Seal conservation efforts aided by new facial recognition technology
A team of New York scientists may have sealed the deal on the conservation of one of Maine's most recognized wild animals.
The group of researchers out of Colgate University processed pictures of dozens of harbor seals in Casco Bay, on the state's southern coast, then gathered them in a database.
They used the images to create SealNet, an automated facial recognition technology that has proven close to 100% accurate in identifying the mammals.
The software is being touted as "a vital tool for ecological and behavioral studies of marine mammals in the developing field of conservation technology," according to a study which was published on Wiley Online Library.
"Understanding their dispersal, understanding their patterns really helps inform any conservation efforts for the coast," said team member Krista Ingram, who is also a biology teacher at the Colgate University. "For mobile marine mammals that move around a lot and are hard to photograph in the water, we need to be able to identify individuals."
Harbor seals were once in danger of local extinction.Alamy Stock Photo
The research team processed more than 1,700 images of over 400 seals and published its findings in April in a scientific journal.
Harbor seals were once in danger of local extinction as they were commercially hunted. However, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which was enacted in 1972, prohibited the capturing of marine mammals in the U.S., saving them from endangerment. | eng | c6bcd811-138a-49ec-b26d-b95380aee1c6 | https://www.thesunbest.com/seal-conservation-efforts-aided-by-new-facial-recognition-technology/ |
Modernization of the CRM with a 'Customer-first' approach enabled a leading communications company to combat digital native competitors
Background
Customer hyper-personalization has become critical for business success. However, delivering such experiences at scale becomes difficult with a limited understanding of customer needs and preferences.
A business can tailor customer experiences if they have a thorough understanding of their products and a 360° view of their customers. They should equip themselves to combine data and technology to offer hyper-personalized products and services.
Dissatisfied customers indicate that a business has a limited view of customer engagement. So, how can a business gain customer confidence and increase brand value?
67% acceleration in the time-to-market
28% increase in the average revenue per customer
25% reduction in the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
20 points rise in NPS
Client Situation
Our client, a leading LATAM communications provider, operates across 20+ countries with 8 brands. All these brands had legacy systems that were decentralized, leading to operational silos. It hampered their ability to deliver personalized products, and consistent experiences, reducing their care team's ability to serve customers faster. In addition, the overall cost of operations was increasing.
As a result, the service provider was challenged with hyper-personalized customer care, and they desperately needed to address these issues.
Turning customers into brand champions was a significant achievement that Prodapt's client was able to achieve, as a result of the connected experience solution.
Diagnosis
Due to multiple acquisitions, the client's customer care platform grew complex and had duplicate as well as limited business capabilities. It didn't integrate well with other enterprise applications, limiting its usage and scalability. The customer care teams were having a nightmare using various tools to address customer queries.
These challenges impacted the overall productivity and efficiency of the customer care teams. Furthermore, there was no scope to deliver personalization due to a lack of insights into customer engagement.
Prodapt demonstrated a clear need to adopt a game-changing operation for the service provider. The client needed a unified digital platform to transform customer care.
Solving It
Prodapt modernized the customer care journey from merely transactional to relationship-based care, powered by Salesforce Communications Cloud. This solution included powerful offerings of Salesforce such as Salesforce Industries (Vlocity), Customer 360, Salesforce Einstein, and VisualForce that digitalized the complete lifecycle of the customer journey from lead to loyalty.
Our solution focused on modernizing the customer onboarding process, providing a unified view for care teams to accelerate the fulfillment of orders, and offering hyper-personalized products and services. We also automated the trouble resolution to address customer problems faster.
Modernization of the CRM helped our client increase their Net Promoter Score (NPS) by 20 points, and accelerated the time-to-market by 67%. The average revenue per existing customer increased by 28%, and the total cost of ownership (TCO) was reduced by 25%. | eng | caed2263-d2f1-47ea-bd96-a1a14ca32af8 | https://www.prodapt.com/success/hyper-personalization-creates-magical-experiences-and-builds-customer-trust/ |
Cell Proliferation /Cytotoxicity/Viability Detection
Cell proliferation detection is a basic experimental method to evaluate cell activity, genotoxicity and the effect of antitumor drugs. It generally reflects the growth status and activity of cells by analyzing the changes in the number of dividing cells. Cell activity is an important index to judge whether the cultured cells can grow normally under certain conditions in vitro. The detection of cell activity is an indirect method to detect cell proliferation ability. Cytotoxicity can be measured by changes in a number of indicators, including cell viability, cell proliferation, mitochondrial function, phospholipid deposition/lipid degeneration, DNA damage, and cell cycle.
Elabscience® provides cell proliferation and cytotoxicity/activity kits including EdU, Calcein AM/PI, CCK-8 and LDH. Depending on the type of sample and the purpose of your experiment, you can choose the appropriate kit according to your experimental requirements
Principle of EdU
The most accurate method to measure DNA proliferation is by directly measuring DNA synthesis. The most common method for this uses antibody-based detection of the nucleoside analog bromo-deoxyuridine (BrdU).
EdU (5-ethynyl-2 '-deoxyuridine) ,is an alternative to BrdU,which is a thymidine nucleoside analogue that can be incorporated into replicating DNA molecules instead of thymidine (T) during cell proliferation. In contrast to BrdU assays, the EdU-Click Assays are not antibody based and therefore do not require DNA denaturation for detection of the incorporated nucleoside. EdU utilize click chemistry for detection in a variety of dye fluorescent readouts. Furthermore, the streamlined detection protocol reduces both the total number of steps and significantly decreases the total amount of time. The simple click chemistry detection procedure is complete within 30 minutes and is compatible with multiplexing for content and context-rich results.
Why Choose Elabscience® EdU Assay Kits
Simplicity: No antigen-antibody reaction is required, simple and efficient
Sensitive: without antibody, the detection dye is only 1/500 of BrdU antibody, which is easy to spread and can be accurately detected even for a single proliferating cell
Calcein AM/PI
Elabscience® Calcein AM/PI Double Staining Kit can be used to distinguish dead cells and living cells in mammals with esterase activity.
Calcein AM is the addition of acetyl methoxy methyl ester (AM) group to Calcein, which increases hydrophobicity and can easily penetrate the living cell membrane and enter the cell. Calcein AM itself has no fluorescence. After entering the cell, it is hydrolyzed by endogenous esterase in the cell to produce Calcein, a polar molecule with strong negative charge and cannot be retained in the cell through the cell membrane, while Calcein can emit strong green fluorescence ( Ex / Em = 494nm / 517nm ).Due to the lack of esterase, dead cells cannot or rarely produce Calcein, so only living cells are stained with strong green fluorescence, and dead cells cannot be stained or stained very weakly. The selective membrane permeability of dead cells is lost, and Propidium Iodide ( PI ) can enter the cell to specifically bind to doublestranded DNA and produce strong red fluorescence(Ex/Em = 535nm/617nm) to label dead cells. Therefore, the combination of Calcein AM and PI can perform double fluorescence staining on living cells and dead cells at the same time, which can be used for the detection of cell activity and cytotoxicity.
Why Choose Elabscience® Calcein AM/PI Double Staining Kit
Wide range of applications: Suitable for a variety of suspension cells and adherent cultured cells
Diversification of detection:The results can be detected by flow cytometry and fluorescence microscopy
Easy to operate:Doesn't need to spend time on reagent concentration fumbling, only takes about 15~30 min
The Results of Calcein AM/PI
Figure2:differert cells were treated with 5μM Camptothecin for 4 h and photographed.
Principle of CCK-8
Cell Counting Kit-8(CCK-8) is a rapid and highly sensitive kit based on WST-8, which is widely used in the detection of cell activity and cytotoxicity.
Wst-8 is a compound similar to MTT. In the presence of electron carrier, WST-8 can be reduced by dehydrogenase in mitochondria to form water-soluble orange-yellow dark (Formazan) products, and the amount of Formazan produced is proportional to the number of viable cells. The more and faster the cell proliferation, the darker the color is. The amount of viable cells can be calculated indirectly by measuring the absorbance at 450 nm.
Because the CCK-8 solution is very stable and has little cytotoxicity, longer incubation periods, such as 24 to 48 hours, can be performed. The detection sensitivity of the CCK-8 kit is higher than that of any other tetrazolium salt, such as MTT, XTT or MTS.
Experiment Guide
Principle of LDH Activity Detection
Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) is a kind of oxidoreductase that only exist in cytoplasm of all kinds of cells, it can be released into supernatant during the process of cell death or damage. The quantitation of cytotoxicity can be measured by measuring the extracellular LDH activity through enzymetic reaction.
LDH catalyzes the reaction of lactic acid with NAD+ to produce pyruvic acid and NADH. Under the action of PMS, electrons are transfered from NADH to WST-8 to produce the yellow formazan dye which has a characteristic absorption peak at 450 nm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of vibration does the Equivibe provide?
Vertical vibration. It is preferred by medical professionals, trainers and owners alike. Reason is, vertical vibration is natural movement. When you walk or run, your feet, arms, legs are moving up and down. Same for the horse or any animal. NOT sideways or in a circular motion. EquiVibe is designed in a way to reproduce vertical vibration. EquiVibeWhere is the Equivibe built?
The EquiVibe is made and assembled 100% in the USA. They are built in Malcolm, Nebraska, and built the old fashion way, made to last. As far as we know, no other platform is 100% from the USA.
Why does it work so well?
A mechanical wave enhances gravity. We have gravity that pulls us down, it jams us into the earth and we have ground reaction force. Whole Body Vertical Vibration if properly mechanically designed, like the EquiVibe, gives us vertical hits of the same kind of thing from the bottom up. Therefore, if we are caught in the middle, which the body is between gravity and the whole body vertical vibration machine we also realize the benefits we are getting from the load of gravity, from the ability of the gravity to stimulate our bones, stimulate our muscles, stimulate our nerves, becomes a very, very powerful resource.
How does the Equivibe work?
Using an EquiVibe® is fairly simple. While properly positioned, the entire body vibrates due to the frequency of the platform, which causes the muscles to contract and stretch in order to sustain balance. These natural reflexes are involuntary and happen very rapidly, much like the human knee jerk reaction tested by doctors. Depending on level of fitness or rehab, the duration and frequency of use will vary. Before when a horse exercised they might be using 40% of their muscles, now with EquiVibe they are using nearly 100% of their muscles. Some muscles they may have never used before.
Does the Equivibe have variable speeds?
The EquiVibe has variable speeds from 10 to 60 Hertz. There are different issues where different speeds are used. For example, low levels have been proven to help with increasing lymphatic drainage, mid-range have helped issues such as bone density, higher ranges can reduce joint pain and enhance muscle strength. And the list of issues go on and on.
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The benefits listed on this web site are based on independent studies which reference years of research into (WBV) whole body vibration exercise. | eng | 57def911-40c7-40c6-a762-68e40caf7c1b | https://equivibe.co.uk/about/ |
burgers cook grill burgers UK?
Preheat the grill to hot. Cook the burgers under the grill for 15 minutes, or until cooked through, turning once. Top each burger with a slice of cheese towards the end of the cooking time. Before serving, mix together the mayonnaise and lettuce.
Should burgers be well-done cooked should a burger be?
What temperature should burgers be cooked to? For ground meat, the USDA recommends a temperature of between 160˚ to 165˚ as the minimum. need oil to fry do you cook a burger in the oven UK?
Cooking burgers in the oven
Pre-heat the oven to Gas Mark 8 (230°C, Fan 210°)
Place the burgers on a baking tray and cook in the middle of the oven for 12 minutes.
Turn the burgers half way through to ensure they cook evenly.
Do you need egg to make burgers?
No, homemade burgers don't need eggs to bind them. Other ground beef recipes like these low carb meatballs need eggs to help bind the ingredients because they have additional dry ingredients like bread crumbs and onions.
Can ground beef be little pink?
Ground beef can be pink inside after it is safely cooked. The pink color can be due to a reaction between the oven heat and myoglobin, which causes a red or pink color. It can also occur when vegetables containing nitrites are cooked along with the meat.
Can you eat raw beef patty?
Is it dangerous to eat a raw or undercooked burger patty? Raw and undercooked hamburger patties may contain harmful bacteria that can produce foodborne illness such as pathogenic strains of Escherichia coli (E. coli), mostly due to improper handling and preparation of the meatDo you grill burgers with burgers on a gas grill without burning them? long grill small burgers?
Grill. Throw your slider patties on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side. If add cheese, do so during the last minute of grilling and keep the grill closed.
How long do burgers takeCan you undercook beef?
If you are cooking ground beef, pork, or chicken, do not eat it undercooked. Undercooked ground beef could contain E. Coli because of bacteria spread through the raw or undercooked meat. Most restaurants will cook ground beef to well-done to prevent illness long do burgers take to fryWhy is my burger chewy?
The meat was over mixed
"The salt breaks down the cellular structure of the meat and if you mix too much, you activate too much myosin, and you get a very chewy and very dense burger." | eng | 44f7fff2-8133-4b80-abf3-15c9aef66247 | https://findjustcook.com/bake/how-long-should-i-cook-beef-burgers-for.html |
Assessment task 2 – Communication Blog
Students are expected to engage with the unit material and each other in this task. Specifically, you will:
The posts will be improved if they are illustrated with a variety of communication media (e.g. written text, links to further information, photographs, diagrams, audio, gifs, videos etc.).
You are to write five (5) posts (300 words [+/- 10%] for each post) on the following topics:
1)
You are required to use APA referencing in your assignments. Firstly,
briefly discuss the importance of appropriate research and referencing
(acknowledging sources/information). Then find three sources that you
can use in your first task, the essay: 1) a (credible) website; 2) a
journal article; and 3) a book (hard copy or online). Once you have
found these sources, create an APA reference list using these three
sources. Access the APA Reference Guide on the Moodle site to correctly format the reference list.
2) Find an advertisement – for example, television, Facebook, newspaper – and discuss the advertisement in terms of audience, message, noise and context. You should have at least two information sources (references) in your post. The inclusion of relevant journal articles is highly recommended. Include a reference list of your sources at the end of your post.
3) Find a business report online (either a written or recorded report). Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of this report. Include the link to your report with your post. You should have at least two information sources (references) in your post. The inclusion of relevant journal articles is highly recommended. Include a reference list of your sources at the end of your post.
4) Cenere, Gill, Lawson, and Lewis (2015, p. 45) argue that: "The use of jargon or language can reveal organisational culture." Discuss three examples of jargon that relate to your area of study. You should have at least two information sources (references) in your post. The inclusion of relevant journal articles is highly recommended. Include a reference list of your sources at the end of your post.
5) Provide a review of your learning in this unit (e.g. reflect on what have you learned; can you see improvements; what would you like to improve upon; were there any challenges; what did you like or dislike; what would you do differently next time?).
FORMAT AND STRUCTURE
Give your blog a title.
Have a title for each blog post. There is no specific format for you to follow other. Use whatever media you feel best informs your post (may include images, hyperlinks to other sources; one very brief quotation of 30 words or less; diagrams; maps; historical data, etc.).
Use single line spacing in the written posts.
Use third person when discussing information from the lessons, textbook or other sources. You can use first person when discussing personal experiences or your personal reflections.
Reference in the posts any information taken from the weekly lessons, textbook or other sources.
Include a reference list at the bottom of each post of sources you have used in that post including photo credits | eng | 08642f3d-771a-4cc8-bd92-bbacc00a1281 | https://timely.collegepaperslab.com/assessment-task-2-communication-blog/ |
> From: mono-list-bounces at lists.ximian.com [mailto:mono-list-
>bounces at lists.ximian.com] On Behalf Of River Satya
>> We have a c# binary running under mono on Ubuntu 14.04 which hangs
> periodically.
>> When it hangs, SIGQUIT does not generate a thread dump, and all threads,
> including one heartbeat thread that does very little but pulse the logs once a
> minute, seem to stop.
First and foremost, make sure you're running the latest version of mono. What version are you on?
You should also be aware, that Xamarin has a list of 3rd party contractors for support work like this. You should be able to find that on their website.
Sounds like (probably) a deadlock. But a deadlock between some other threads shouldn't affect your heartbeat thread - unless your heartbeat thread is dependent on something. How is your heartbeat thread written?
For example, if you have a heartbeat thread that uses a Timer, the Timer needs to raise an async event from the threadpool, so if the threadpool is drained by some other threads, then your Timer event might not occur. But if you created a managed instance of System.Threading.Thread, and then launched it into a while(true) loop, that uses System.Threading.Thread.Sleep(), you can be assured you don't have a dependency on the threadpool. But if you accidentally drop reference to your heartbeat thread, some time later it will be collected by the GC (while it's still running) which is no bueno. If the heartbeat thread is using any locking, that's a possible issue. If it's writing to some log resource, or file, which is shared by other threads, that's a possible issue. | eng | 83ee62f4-0519-45b7-8f47-995f115b7bf3 | https://mono.github.io/mail-archives/mono-list/2015-November/051916.html |
There were three complex societies that united in Norther America during the late 1400s, precisely during 1420s, when Christopher Columbus along with a few other Europeans discovered America. They were West Africa, America, and Europe. The American history is believed to have started with its ancient people and it is also believed to be as old as 22, 000 years. The earliest Americans were big-game hunters, and eventually became hunters of small animals and fish. While the hunters settled in the Norther part of America, a few of them lived in the south, precisely in places like Mexico and South America, and were involved in agriculture. With the passage of time, many groups from the Northern part of America introduced agricultural techniques in the Southwest deserts and between 300 B.C. and 1400 A.D., all these varied groups of people established their own individual culture (Mr.Locke.com, p.2).
Similar to North America, even West Africa was home to numerous ancient and complex societies during the 1400s. Many people from the coasts of West Africa were enslaved and transported to America during the course of the ensuing centuries. The native African cultures and traditions were believed to have greatly influenced the American history and culture. Benin, Songhai, and Kongo were three of the most renowned West African kingdoms, which were extremely powerful empires. The culture of the West Africans had its roots in small villages and greater interest was given to the family, community and their native traditions. The essential foundation of the West African culture has its roots in strong family bonds. West Africa, by the 1400s, was already connected to various global places through trade, with Timbuktu being the business hub that was a connecting point to various West African ports and North Africa, and from there to various places in Europe and Asia.
Europe was another powerful and ancient society, and one striking similarity between the European society and the other two societies discussed above was that even the Europeans lived in small villages and had strong family relationships, during the late 1400s. Social hierarchy was the primary basis of the European communities during this time period of history. While the top class of the society comprised of aristocrats and elite people, who were the most affluent class of the society and owned the maximum part of the land that was available, clergy was a class that comes next to the aristocrats, after which comes the peasants and agricultural laborers, the bottom-most class of the European society. One thing that shaped the European culture was religion and the same was dominated by Christianity and this is not the case with the other two cultures that were discussed above.
While there are striking similarities between the three difference societies discussed in this paper, they also differed in their own individual ways, thus becoming unique in their own way.
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2012, Apple issued its first dividend to common stockholders at $0.38 per share. In your opinion, was the decision to pay cash dividends to their shareholders a good decision? Please explain your reasoning.
Discussion Board # 2
Do you think social media is more helpful or detrimental during crisis situations? Please provide an example to support your stance55:092023-03-08 16:55:09Discussion Board # 1 In 2012, Apple issued its first dividend to common stockholders at $0.38 per share. In your opinion, was the decision to pay cash dividends to their shareholders a good decision | eng | 513dd360-89a1-46b5-abd0-2f4b8ee64bab | https://proficientwriters.net/discussion-board-1-in-2012-apple-issued-its-first-dividend-to-common-stockholders-at-0-38-per-share-in-your-opinion-was-the-decision-to-pay-cash-dividends-to-their-shareholders-a-good-decision/ |
Double Chocolate & Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwiches
October 30, 20232 min read
Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure that's as cool as it is delectable? Brace yourself because we've teamed up with dessert topping royalty, Yum Crumbs, to bring you the ultimate DIY treat: the Double Chocolate and Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwich Kit! It's not just a dessert; it's a masterpiece in the making, and it's here to elevate your ice cream sandwich game to a whole new level.
Imagine this: rich, decadent double chocolate cookies mingling with the delightful crunch of candy cane crumbs. And let's not forget the star of the show - the smooth and creamy vanilla bean ice cream that ties it all together. It's a symphony of flavors that'll make your taste buds do a happy dance!
But wait, there's more! This isn't just about unwrapping and indulging (although that's part of the fun). It's about rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands dirty – or should I say, deliciously chocolaty? With our kit, you're not just a consumer; you're a creator! Bake those cookies to perfection, sprinkle those candy cane crumbs like you're crafting a sugary snowfall, and mix that vanilla bean ice cream like a dessert virtuoso.
And the best part? You get to do all of this with your favorite people - your friends and family! Because let's face it, the only thing better than a homemade ice cream sandwich is making it with the squad and creating memories that'll stick around longer than that chocolate stain on your apron.
So, don't just 'cone-templ-ate' trying this out; grab a kit and get ready for a 'scoopalicious' experience! It's 'mint' to be unforgettable! | eng | 43797fc7-18bb-4cdd-a884-8bcaf5c9c67d | https://maketruescoops.com/blogs/recipes/double-chocolate-peppermint-ice-cream-sandwich-recipe |
Describe a Story or Novel That Was Interesting to You: IELTS Cue Card Sample Answers
Updated on 14 November, 2023
For IELTS aspirants, the Speaking section can be a stage to not only display their language proficiency but also their narrative prowess. One of the more engaging topics in this section involves the description of a story or novel that captivated the speaker. A well-crafted response here requires more than just fluency—it demands engaging storytelling, a rich vocabulary, and the ability to connect with the listener through the power of narrative.
Table of Contents
Sample Answer:
One of the most riveting novels I have encountered is "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho. It's not merely a book but a journey written in words that traces the adventures of a young shepherd named Santiago, who dreams of finding a treasure located far away in Egypt.
The novel begins in Spain, where Santiago is struck by a recurring dream about treasure lying beneath the Egyptian pyramids. Driven by this mysterious premonition, he sells his flock and sets off on an epic quest that serves as an allegory for life's journey. The prose is laden with mysticism and poignant observations about the human experience. Coelho's storytelling is so vivid and compelling that one can almost feel the heat of the desert sun and the shifting sands under Santiago's feet.
As Santiago traverses diverse landscapes, he meets a cast of characters that are both symbolic and instructional. The crystal merchant, the Englishman in search of the alchemist, and the titular alchemist himself, each bring profound insights about destiny, will, and the essential pursuit of one's own "Personal Legend."
What makes "The Alchemist" intriguing to me is its universal theme of self-discovery and its testament to the importance of dreams. It's a novel that speaks to the adventurer within us all, urging us to listen to our hearts, recognize opportunities, and learn to read the omens strewn along life's path.
Follow-Up Questions & Answers:
Q1: How has "The Alchemist" influenced your perspective on life?
A1: "The Alchemist" has profoundly impacted my worldview. It has taught me that the pursuit of one's dreams is a spiritual journey and that the universe conspires to help us achieve our deepest desires if we are willing to listen and take bold steps toward our goals.
Q2: Would you recommend "The Alchemist" to others, and why?
A2: I would wholeheartedly recommend "The Alchemist" because it's more than a novel; it's a philosophical guide that encourages readers to contemplate their own ambitions and the lengths they are willing to go to achieve them.
Tips for Cracking the IELTS Speaking Test:
Tip 1: Practice speaking about a variety of topics to build confidence and reduce anxiety during the actual exam.
Tip 2: Time your responses to ensure you can convey your answer comprehensively within the allotted time.
Describing a story or novel like "The Alchemist" in the IELTS speaking test is an opportunity to demonstrate your language skills while sharing your reflections on literature that has moved you. By preparing with the strategies outlined above, you can deliver a response that is both engaging and articulate, showcasing your proficiency in English and leaving a lasting impression on the examiner. Remember, your aim is not just to answer the question but to connect with your audience through the power of storytelling | eng | dc830327-73c0-4617-a311-4c2a40e7395e | https://www.upgradabroad.com/exam/ielts/describe-a-story-or-novel-that-was-interesting-to-you-ielts-cue-card-sample-answers |
Where Is Lorena Bobbitt in 2022? Everything You Need to Know All About Her!
Lorena Bobbitt became famous when it was reported that she severely cut her husband's penis while he was sleeping. She did this because he had sexually assaulted her and she wanted to get back at him.
They got married to John Bobbitt, the man who was hurt in the case, in 1989. In 1993, when she did the crime to get back at her husband for what he had done, she made headlines all over the world.
You may know a lot about Lorena Bobbitt, but do you know how old she is, how tall she is, and how much money she will have in 2022? If you don't know, this article has information about Lorena Bobbitt's short biography-wiki, career, professional life, personal life, today's net worth, age, height, weight, and more facts. So, if you're all set, let's get started.
Early Life and History
Lorena Bobbitt was born on October 31, 1970, to a middle-class family in Bucay, Ecuador. Her mother's name was Elvia Gallo, and she came from a white background.
She went through a hard childhood because her whole neighbourhood was full of thugs and thieves. No such information has been leaked about where she went to school or where she went to college.
When and Where Did John Wayne and Lorena Bobbit Meet?
In September 1988, Lorena met John Wayne Bobbitt at a bar on the Quantico military base. He was a Lance Corporal in the Marines at the time. She was 19 years old.
They went out on dates, and 10 months later, in June 1989, they got married.
Lorena says that the violence at home started soon after they got married and got worse.
She had called the police to the house several times over the years, saying that he had hurt her.
Age, Height, Weight, and Measurements of the Body
So, how old will Lorena Bobbitt be in 2022? How tall and heavy will she be? Well, as of today, December 2, 2022, Lorena Bobbitt is 52 years old. She was born on October 31, 1970. Even though she is 5 feet 2 inches (or 157 centimetres) tall, she weighs about 121 pounds (or 55 kilogrammes). Her hair is blonde and her eyes are dark brown.
How Did John Wayne Bobbit's Penis Get Lost?
On June 23, 1993, John Wayne Bobbitt stumbled into a hospital in Manassas City, Virginia, in a lot of pain.
With an 8-inch kitchen carving knife, his manhood had been cut off cleanly.
He told the people at the hospital that his wife Lorena had cut it off while he was sleeping.
It was covered in blood.
Surgeons said they could try to put it back together, but they needed the penis right away.
So, the police went to his house to look for the missing member and to arrest Lorena, his wife.
They looked everywhere in the house, even in the freezer and dishwasher, for the penis.
But nothing showed that it was there.
Lorena was still missing, since she had driven away from the scene in her car.
Lorena Bobbitt's Net Worth and Salary in 2022
Lorena is a brave woman who makes enough money from her jobs as a hairdresser and a real estate agent. She loves her job and wanted to make a lot of money so she could raise her kids without any trouble. As of December 2022, her total net worth is likely to be around $500,000.
Lorena Bobbitt was the victim of the 1993 crime spree that made headlines around the world. Her ex-husband John was accused of raping her often for years, and one day, while he was sleeping, she cut his penis with a kitchen knife.
She was arrested, but later it was shown that she was not guilty. Her husband admitted to his crime and was sent to prison. She is now happy with her boyfriend, Dave Bellinger, and they have a daughter together | eng | a82ea160-1291-4ada-a3c5-2531ba3daf13 | https://choresearch.com/where-is-lorena-bobbitt-in-2022-everything-you-need-to-know-all-about-her/ |
Course Overview Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) is the system to reduce employee exposure to airborne contaminants such as dust, mist, fume, vapour, and gas in the workplace. A properly designed, maintained and operated local exhaust ventilation (LEV) system can remove airborne contaminants before people breathe them in and will protect workers' health.
Course Learning Outcome
To review the designs of the local exhaust ventilation systems to determine if they are able to remove airborne contaminants without harming the environment
To assess the local exhaust ventilation system designs and ensure that they follow the procedures for system design
To assess the local exhaust ventilation system designs and/or models and ensure that they comply with system standards and legal requirements
Learning Units
Principles of ventilation
Principles of local exhaust ventilation system designs and fabrication
Engineering calculations | eng | 7ab8a23b-5205-4ab3-9cd6-86a7bf7fa507 | https://ieh.sg/training/our-courses/local-exhaust-ventilation-system-management/ |
House Farm Bill passage good for agriculture, consumers, too
Published
Yesterday's passage of the House farm bill received praise from the Montana Farm Bureau.
"As a farm organization that has been watching the development of the Farm Bill closely, we are ecstatic," said MFBF President Hans McPherson. "This version of the farm bill, called the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, is aptly named because the majority of funding is used to provide food for people in need."
McPherson noted that a smaller percentage of the bill provides American farmers and ranchers with a safety net for weather related and other events beyond their control so they can continue to produce the highest quality, safest and most abundant food in the history of the world.
"The vote was 213-211. We had believed it would passed easily since it's good for all Americans," McPherson said. "We thank Congressman Greg Gianforte for his "yea" vote, and hope it sees bi-partisan success in the Senate."
Want more news on this topic? Farm Bureau members may subscribe for a free email news service, featuring the farm and rural topics that interest them most! | eng | 8adca2b0-8646-43a9-b32d-ffd5dfd88ff9 | https://mfbf.org/Article/House-Farm-Bill-passage-good-for-agriculture-consumers-too |
Imagine what is possible when you regain control over your water supply, breathe new life into fallowed lands, and propel your agricultural endeavors towards a sustainable future.
By using 'New' Water by Global Water Farms, you can say goodbye to the limitations imposed by unsuitable water sources and welcome in a reliable, safe, and sustainable water supply that nurtures your agricultural lands.
Navigate toward a sustainable future. At Global Water Farms, we partner with agricultural water districts to reconcile conservation efforts with the imperative for growth, ensuring environmental preservation while fostering expansion.
We understand the stress drought conditions place on meeting current demand, and Global Water Farms 'New' Water offers a drought resistant solution. | eng | 3dcf188b-d7b9-4984-b4b1-d49d294bc3f0 | https://globalwaterfarms.com/agricultural/ |
so i am currently making a phone in-game the only problem is,is it possible to make a camera app which i can use to take pics which the saves to the gallery app in the in-game phone and then the image will get saved to datastore when player leaves so they can see the pics again,is it possible to take a pic in-game? and is it illegal for roblox tos?
if it was possible,how would i do it?
Note:
im not making to take pictures with the players webcam or something
im not making it to take pics and send it to a player mobile gallery app
im not going to use viewports as they are very laggy
and please tell me if its illegal or no cuz some are saying it isnt and some are saying it is
heres a good idea, make a script and basically add a datastore, and add a phone button and make a gui and basically make that gui have a camera/viewport frame or something so when you go on the phone it projects the roblox screen and you can take pictures and it can save to the roblox datastore, im just guessing
I think @ItzMeZeus_IGotHacked is assuming that you're talking about using someone's webcam, while I believe you're just talking about basically taking screenshots of the game and viewing/storing them.
Assuming the latter: there's no built-in way to do this. One idea is to snapshot the world by copying the whole into a ViewportFrame, and use that as your "photo". It would be slightly off because ViewportFrames don't support everything, but wouldn't be too bad I think.
Storing it would be really tricky, you'd need some way to serialize any objects that you'd want to save.
Not technically illegal if the application requests and was granted permission, but it would most likely be against tos. Not to mention it's not even possible to do on roblox without external services.
@ItzMeZeus_IGotHacked I'll clarify his problem. He wants players to take pictures of the roblox characters, BaseParts in the game, and anything related within the world. He won't be taking pictures of their real life self. Also, the gallery app is not the Android app but another script and UI within Roblox. This is not illegal.
Not sure if you're embarassed from this mistake, but please don't be feel anxious. It is embarassing yes, but I know you are trying to share your knowledge. Since you now know your mistake, you will be better at helping others next time. You can delete your post to avoid more confusion.
@OP, this is possible but with complexity. This will involve using ViewportFrames and storing datas (character position and rotation, the background parts, etc). You will also have to consider the atmosphere. This is not entirely impossible but just rather hard to pull off. | eng | 02814a11-9110-49ce-ada0-573c90bcb24b | https://devforum.roblox.com/t/would-a-camera-app-be-possiblein-game-phone/1351344 |
Funding reduces risk of climate change-related disaster in Richmond
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People in Richmond will benefit from provincial funding to help reduce risks from future disasters related to natural hazards and climate change.
"The climate crisis will continue to increase the risk of natural disasters in British Columbia over the years ahead. Local governments and First Nations are important partners in ensuring that communities are prepared for what will come and we're taking action to support them in this critical work," said Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness. "The projects enabled by this funding will make a big difference for First Nations and communities throughout B.C. in their efforts to keep lives and livelihoods safe from potential disasters."
Richmond–Steveston MLA Kelly Greene said: "As we begin to feel the impacts of climate change more and more, it's important for us to invest in projects in communities like Richmond that will mitigate the impacts of climate change. This work to plan and upgrade Richmond's flood protection systems is important so we are prepared for whatever comes our way and residents can feel safe."
The City of Richmond is receiving $2,285,000 in funding for flood risk hydrodynamic modelling, a flood protection system emergency reconstruction strategy, and a drainage pump station climate adaptation and resilience upgrade.
"As climate change brings more environmental challenges to B.C., families in Richmond are in need of protection from extreme weather events," said Richmond South Centre MLA Henry Yao. "By investing in projects like flood risk planning and adaptation, people will know that their provincial government is prioritizing their safety and livelihood."
A total of $23.4 million from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) will support 49 First Nations and local communities to better prepare for, mitigate, and respond to climate-related emergencies such as floods and extreme temperatures.
"With the unpredictability of weather, having plans and infrastructure in place to keep people safe is essential," said Richmond–Queensborough MLA Aman Singh. "Our government remains dedicated to building resilient communities, ensuring that both existing and new infrastructure are built to last."
The Disaster Risk Reduction - Climate Adaptation stream under the CEPF supports the province's Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Strategy. The CEPF is administered through the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) and funds projects that strengthen the resilience of First Nations and local governments in responding to and preparing for natural disasters and climate change.
Funding may be used for:
• Risk mapping, risk assessments, and planning, such as the development of a hazard map
• Land-use planning, such as amendments to relevant plans, bylaws, or policies
• Purchasing equipment, such as monitoring equipment
• Delivering community education
• Small-scale structural projects
"Recent extreme weather events have reinforced how important it is for communities to have systems and infrastructure in place to protect their residents, businesses, and property," said Mayor Malcolm Brodie. "Richmond has a long history of investment in flood protection. This $2.2 million in funding will ensure our city is even more prepared to respond in an emergency through robust mitigation planning and pump-station upgrades."
CEPF is a suite of programs divided into several funding streams, which includes public notification and evacuation planning, emergency support services, and extreme heat risk mapping, assessment, and planning.
The next intake for the Disaster Risk Reduction - Climate Adaptation stream closes on Feb. 24.
Budget 2022 provides a historic investment of $110 million toward CEPF, for a total of $189 million. Since 2017, First Nations and local governments have been approved for more than $100 million through CEPF for more than 1,100 projects that help communities mitigate and prepare for disasters and climate-related emergencies. | eng | f646efdb-c16a-441c-9088-e586b6727e51 | https://www.richmondsentinel.ca/article-detail/31320/funding-reduces-risk-of-climate-change-related-disaster-in-richmond |
Women's Health
In today's fast-paced society, women face unique health challenges, regardless of their stage in life. These challenges range from hormonal changes, weight fluctuations, postural changes, to other factors that cause discomfort and pain. As such, many women turn to chiropractic care for relief and management of these symptoms.
This comprehensive guide provides essential information on the role of chiropractic care in women's health throughout the key stages of life, and what to expect when visiting a chiropractor. The guide is divided into different sections, each addressing a particular stage in a woman's life.
Expecting mothers often experience significant changes in their body as they prepare to support their growing baby. These changes can lead to discomfort, pain, and other unwanted symptoms. More than 68% of women experience low back pain during pregnancy, while another 65% report pelvic pain post-delivery.
Fortunately, routine chiropractic care can help alleviate these symptoms through chiropractic adjustments, a non-invasive technique that corrects joint dysfunctions caused by all the changes taking place in the body during pregnancy. Chiropractic care can provide relief from back, neck or joint pain, increased flexibility and mobility, reduced symptoms of nausea and acid reflux, better sleep, and more.
Being a mom is a challenging job that requires a lot of physical activity and can lead to pain and discomfort long after childbirth. Repetitive activity and stress can lead to subluxations of the spine, which negatively affect nerve communication from the brain to the body, resulting in pain and discomfort. Chiropractic care can promote a safe, effective, and drug-free approach to improving joint function, resulting in a healthier, more active you.
To help women avoid pain, chiropractors recommend five life hacks, including investing in a properly fitting bra, ditching heels when possible, avoiding sitting for long periods, adjusting the workspace, and routinely visiting a local chiropractor. Chiropractic care is not only a solution for back pain but also essential to improving a woman's overall health and well-being.
Women who are considering visiting a chiropractor may have questions regarding the safety and effectiveness of chiropractic care. The guide addresses six frequently asked questions by women, including whether chiropractic care hurts and if it is safe, whether chiropractic treatment is safe during pregnancy, and how often one may need treatment during pregnancy.
In conclusion, chiropractic care can play a vital role in maintaining a woman's health and well-being throughout the different stages of life. From expecting mothers to time-crushed moms on the go, chiropractic care offers safe, non-invasive, and effective solutions for relieving pain and discomfort and improving overall health and well-being. | eng | 9a9760d4-1c08-428e-88b8-634028bda0e5 | https://www.chieftainchiro.com/womens-health |
Christmas is about belonging, inalienable belonging, the belonging that is literally our birthright. So, the wisdom of Christmas is primal. It transcends its particular mythic vehicle — the story of the birth of Christ. Christmas is the season to give love.
It is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25,; in some traditions, Christmastide includes an octave. Christmas Day is a public holiday in many of the world's nations including Bangladesh and it is celebrated religiously by a majority of Christians, as well as culturally by many non-Christians, and forms an integral part of the holiday season centred around it.
The traditional Christmas narrative, the Nativity of Jesus, delineated in the New Testament says that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, in accordance with messianic prophecies. When Joseph and Mary arrived in the city, the inn had no room and so they were offered a table where the Christ Child was soon born, with angels proclaiming this news to shepherds who then further disseminated the information.
Although the month and date of Jesus' birth are unknown, the church in the early fourth century fixed the date as December 25. This corresponds to the date of the solstice on the Roman calendar. Most Christians celebrate on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar, which has been adopted almost universally in the civil calendars used in countries throughout the world. However, some Eastern Christian Churches celebrate Christmas on December 25 of the older Julian calendar, which currently corresponds to a January date
The celebratory customs associated in various countries with Christmas have a mix of pre-Christian, Christian, and secular themes and origins. Popular modern customs of the holiday include gift giving, completing an Advent calendar or Advent wreath, Christmas music and caroling, lighting a Christingle, viewing a Nativity play, an exchange of Christmas cards, church services, a special meal, pulling Christmas crackers and the display of various Christmas decorations, including Christmas trees, Christmas lights, nativity scenes, garlands, wreaths, mistletoe, and holly.
In The economic impact of Christmas has grown steadily over the past few centuries in many regions of the world.
Christmas in Bangladesh falls in the winter season. Of course, Christmas in our country has great spiritual meaning and is not as commercialised as in the developed countries of Europe or Northern America – this is probably a reason why in every country there are so many interesting local traditions and cultural differences. As in the most Christian cultures in Europe and the Americas, having Christmas dinner with friends and relatives is the most popular activity after attending the church. Christmas is usually an official public holiday in our country, so people use the opportunity to spend time with their friends and family.
On the day of this occasion, the sun shines and everything seems so alive. All that vitality is brought to life even more by the festivity of Christmas. Just like any other place in the world, the preparations for the celebration of Christmas begin way in advance. Some Christian businesses are closed for the whole month of December. Even though Christmas in our country has many differences from Christmas in the rest of the world, the actual traditions and festive spirit are quite similar. Houses of the Christian community are well decorated. Elaborate Christmas dinner and carolers bring Christmas spirit and festivity in the wind.
Many families set up a decorated Christmas tree in a corner with lights and ornaments, surrounded by gifts for everyone at home. The Christians say the first decorated Christmas trees appeared as far back as the 14th century. Christmas trees are a popular decoration as are tiny sparkling lights in windows and on walls. However, the Christmas tree is usually only put up in the homes only in the morning of the 25 of December. For them, Christmas Day is a day of good eating, exchange of gifts to add up enjoyment. The women wake up bright an early morning, ready for a busy day full of tasks, making sure everything is neat and set up before visitors appear.
On Christmas Day, children and adults, representing the angels in the fields outside the Churches, go from house to house singing carols. Church services are held on Christmas day where people dress in their native attires or Western costumes. Later on, there is a grand feast in every Christian home. Families eat together with close friends and neighbours, and gifts are exchanged. In the evening, the children and adults do traditional dancing. The teenage kids and adults sing and play the drums. Friends and family members sing the jingle and party till midnight.
Christmas in Bangladesh is celebrated with great enjoyment and fun. It is a festival which is celebrated by all the people of all ages of the Christian community. The people celebrate the birth of Jesus on this day. Though Christmas around the world is celebrated in different ways by different countries. Customs differ around the world for observing Christmas, but they all centre on celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Thus, all around the world, people have taken the celebration of the birth of Jesus and made a Christmas that fits with the culture of their own country.
Christmas is a happy, festive time filled with great spiritual significance. Caroling, feasting, and gift giving along with the prayers and wishes – the Christmas is celebrated with high spirits all over the world including Bangladesh. Though the mode of celebration, the dates and the traditions vary, the main spirit remains the same everywhere. Although Christians only form a small minority of the population in Bangladesh, her long history as a British colony has seen many traditions remain.
This auspicious occasion is a prime festival of Christian community and hence, is celebrated zestfully around the world including Bangladesh. Christmas conveys his message of love, tolerance and brotherhood. Though, it is a religious festival of Christians, it has a special significance in everyone's life of the Christian community in Bangladesh.
The festival of Christmas reflects the cultural unity of Bangladesh as on this auspicious occasion. This cultural unity sets an excellent example of brotherhood and humanism.
Though the country has only small population of Christians, it celebrates the auspicious occasion of Christmas with passion and pomp. The unity in diversity of Bangladesh can be seen during the celebration of Christmas. Bright light, great food and lavish parties are synonymous to Christmas celebration in our country.
Christmas brings love and happiness to the family. This is the occasion when friends and family members gather in one place and celebrate the bond of togetherness with love. Being the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ, this festival has great significance in Christianity. On the day of Christmas, prayers are offered to the almighty at the Church in a traditional manner. Christmas is the time to be jolly and spread festive cheer among one and all.
Christmas is the celebration to mark the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. The customs and traditions associated with a particular festival reflect historical connection and human emotion attached with it. Different countries celebrate this ceremony through different customs. Winston Churchill veritably wrote, "Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection." Love comes down at Christmas; love all lovely, love divine; love is revealed at Christmas; and stars and angels give the sign. We make a polite expression of our desire for welfare of the Christian community in Bangladesh and across the world and good luck to them on the auspicious occasion of Christmas and the western tactic and strategy. Germany estimates that China is uniquely placed to be a peacemaker in Ukraine. The signs are that Beijing is warming up to that idea too.
All I saw of snow before I landed in England some fifty years ago, was the scene of winter on a Christmas card. It was an experience I can never forget, of hands and ears frozen and people throwing snowballs for fun at each other, whilst building a snowman outside their homes and decorating the Christmas tree with fancy lights inside.
Christmas, as we know it today, resembles nothing of its past. A lot of what happened would shock us today. Binge eating and drinking, in many forms, rowdiness lubricated by alcohol on trains and the Underground on Christmas Eve, made travel a danger. Merrymaking would edge into making trouble. Today, there are cameras on trains and at stations and security is tight.
It was then mostly a family occasion. The gathering of family and friends the night before Christmas, for carols, mistletoe and mulled wine. Whilst on Christmas Day, 25 December, it was Christmas lunch, called "Dinner" with turkey and trimmings, served with cranberry sauce, mince pies and plum pudding for afters, shared with inner members of the family circle, with exchange gifts before the revelry.
Christmas then and now, is a fusion of the pious and the pagan, the sacred and the profane. Most of its traditions are historical either borrowed or relatively recent.
According to the latest Census, in 2021 Britain is a minority Christian country, People of other faiths are now celebrating Christmas, more than the native population, which seems strange.
But besides the changing fashions of consumerism and the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, there remains something that has outlived, outlasted centuries of pagan culture and the real enchantment of the spirit of fellowship, the good tidings at Christmas time and the love of God to be one amongst us.
Some of the things people hardly talk about now is the increasingly secularised holiday, marked by a season of good cheer and festive fun, punctuated by long-forgotten English superstitions or traditions of mistletoe and wine, Santa and the reindeer, the late Queen Elizabeth's Christmas Message, now King Charles III first Christmas TV Message and Pope Francis'"Urbi et Orbi" message to the world.
Understandably this year there is only hope of a subdued celebration with all the travel strike chaos and cost of living inconvenience.
Besides, divisions in life today and years past, go to the very heart of Christmas, to the gatherings at Midnight Mass, to the celebrations at the dining table with fun and frolic.
The shifting Christmas landscape
Times have changed in a big way in these fifty years. What would you do if you could get the time back that you spent shopping for gifts and for food for Christmas?
Back then, people thought it was weird to stop at one shop for everything you needed or wanted. You had the butcher for your meat and turkey, the bakery for your cakes, likewise, it was so-called specialist places where you did your shopping. You could do the "normal" thing and do your High Street shopping errands individually, going shop to shop.
There were no all-embracing Supermarkets for all your needs. Time was not at a premium then? What surprises most people today is; how much cheaper it was than going shop to shop, looking for bargains especially as Christmas presents, without today's inflation.
What you now think might be a bargain at today's Supermarket, could actually still be full of hidden costs. We then had value for money or at least thought we had, by shopping at Woolworth's for value, now that choice has gone, disappeared with the passage of time? But we now have Prime Mart instead
What about other changes in these years?
Convenience and choice was lacking years ago. Today you can forget about the chore of meals and the joys of cooking your Christmas Family Dinner, with food delivered to your doorstep. Years ago we did not have the convenience of so-called "perfect selection" of measured portions of food, choice diets for vegans and vegetarians, and specialist counters for specialist health foods, less salt and less sugar diets. Today, we have "free from" food.
Today everything is wrapped up in measured units of calories and weight markings. This cuts out the stressful meal planning, as well as the wastage which makes it easier by selection of the meal type that is right for you. There is so much of choice today than in years past. Today, we have shelves stacked with varied variety. The choice is unbelievable. But, at the same time, there is a "cost factor"? Have we over the years become lazy?
What ways has Christmas changed?
The festive season may be packed with traditions, but Christmas is also an occasion which has changed with the times, but with religion focussed on the love of God for Man. It is down to world events, advances in people's behaviour and perception, as well as technology or simply popular additions to the celebrations that never went away.
With the postal strike, people are resorting to sending "E-Cards" on the internet, instead.
With the rail strike people are staying at home instead of travelling.
With the Nurses and Ambulances on strike, we guess there would be less crowds at A&E?
With regard to the reflection of life in giving gifts, and toys, in particular, some companies are making toys more eco-friendly. Some companies are also cutting down on single-use plastic and boosting sustainability. Lego is a toy that is still very popular as a gift for children, but plant-based colours are now in use.
Parents are setting up cash Trust Funds for children this year, instead of gifting toys. Although Christmas will be very different for many this year, the spirit of Christmas will still linger on amidst the difficult times.
The International Labour Organisation's Global Wage Report 2022–23 tracks the horrendous collapse of real wages for billions of people around the planet. The gaping distance between the incomes and wealth of 99% of the world's population from the incomes and wealth of the billionaires and near-trillionaires who make up the richest 1% is appalling. During the pandemic, when most of the world has experienced a dramatic loss in their livelihoods, the ten richest men in the world have doubled their fortunes. This extreme wealth inequality, now entirely normal in our world, has produced immense and dangerous social consequences.
If you take a walk in any city on the planet, not just in the poorer nations, you will find larger and larger clusters of housing that are congested with destitution. They go by many names: bastis, bidonville, daldongneh, favelas, gecekondu, kampung kumuh, slums, and Sodom and Gomorrah. Here, billions of people struggle to survive in conditions that are unnecessary in our age of massive social wealth and innovative technology. But the near-trillionaires seize this social wealth and prolong their half-century tax strike against governments, which paralyses public finances and enforces permanent austerity on the working class. The constricting squeeze of austerity defines the world of the bastis and the favelas as people constantly struggle to overcome the obstinate realities of hunger and poverty, a near absence of drinking water and sewage systems, and a shameful lack of education and medical care. In these bidonvilles and slums, people are forced to create new forms of everyday survival and new forms of belief in a future for themselves on this planet.
These forms of everyday survival can be seen in the self-help organisations – almost always run by women – that exist in the harshest environments, such as inside Africa's largest slum, Kibera (Nairobi, Kenya), or in environments supported by governments with few resources, such as in Altos de Lídice Commune (Caracas, Venezuela). The Austerity State in the capitalist world has abandoned its elementary duty of relief, with non-governmental organisations and charities providing necessary but insufficient band-aids for societies under immense stress.
Not far from the charities and self-help organisations sit a persistent fixture in the planet of slums: gangs, the employment agencies of distress. These gangs assemble the most distressed elements of society – mostly men – to manage a range of illegal activities (drugs, sex trafficking, protection rackets, gambling). From Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (Mexico City, Mexico) to Khayelitsha (Cape Town, South Africa) to Orangi Town (Karachi, Pakistan), the presence of impoverished thugs, from petty thieves or malandros to members of large-scale gangs, is ubiquitous. In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the favelados ('slum dwellers') of Antares call the entrance of their neighbourhood bocas ('mouths'), the mouths from which drugs can be bought and the mouths that are fed by the drug trade.
In this context of immense poverty and social fragmentation, people turn to different kinds of popular religions for relief. There are practical reasons for this turn, of course, since churches, mosques, and temples provide food and education as well as places for community gatherings and activities for children. Where the state mostly appears in the form of the police, the urban poor prefer to take refuge in charity organisations that are often connected in some way or another to religious orders. But these institutions do not draw people in only with hot meals or evening songs; there is a spiritual allure that should not be minimised.
Our researchers in Brazil have been studying the Pentecostal movement for the past few years, conducting ethnographic research across the country to understand the appeal of this rapidly growing denomination. Pentecostalism, a form of evangelical Christianity, emerged as a site of concern because it has begun to shape the consciousness of the urban poor and the working class in many countries with traditionalist ideas and has been key in efforts to transform these populations into the mass base of the New Right. Dossier no. 59, Religious Fundamentalism and Imperialism in Latin America: Action and Resistance (December 2022), researched and written by Delana Cristina Corazza and Angelica Tostes, synthesises the research of the Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research (Brazil) working group on evangelism, politics, and grassroots organising. The text charts the rise of the Pentecostal movement in the context of Latin America's turn to neoliberalism and offers a granular analysis of why these new faith traditions have emerged and why they dovetail so elegantly with the sections of the New Right (including, in the Brazilian context, with the political fortunes of Jair Bolsonaro and the Bolsonaristas).
In the 19th century, a very young Karl Marx captured the essence of religious desire amongst the downtrodden: 'Religious suffering', he wrote, 'is'. It is erroneous to assume that the turn to forms of religion is merely about the desperate need for goods that the Austerity State has not been willing to provide. There is more at stake here, far more indeed than Pentecostalism, which has earned our attention, but which is not alone in its work in the slums of the urban poor. Trends similar to Pentecostalism are visible in societies that are dominated by other religious traditions. For instance, the da'wa ('preachers') of the Arab world, such as the Egyptian televangelist Amr Khaled, provide a similar kind of balm, while in India, the Art of Living Foundation and a range of small-time sadhus ('holy men') along with the Tablighi Jamaat ('Society for Spreading Faith') movement provide their own solace.
What unites these social forces is that they do not focus on eschatology, the concern with death and judgment that governs older religious traditions. These new religious forms are focused on life and on living ('I am the resurrection and the life', from John 11:25, is a favourite of Pentecostals). To live is to live in this world, to seek fortune and fame, to adopt all the ambitions of a neoliberal society into religion, to pray not to save one's soul but for a high rate of return. This attitude is called the Life Gospel or the Prosperity Gospel, whose essence is captured in Amr Khaled's questions: 'How can we change the whole twenty-four hours into profit and energy? How can we invest the twenty-four hours in the best way?'. The answer is through productive work and prayer, a combination that the geographer Mona Atia calls 'pious neoliberalism'.
Amidst the despair of great poverty in the Austerity State, these new religious traditions provide a form of hope, a prosperity gospel that suggests that God wants those who struggle to gain wealth in this world and that measures salvation not in terms of divine grace in the afterlife but in the present balance of one's bank account. Through the affective seizure of hope, these religious institutions, by and large, promote social ideals that are deeply conservative and hateful towards progress (particularly towards LGBTQ+ and women's rights and sexual freedom).
Our dossier, an opening salvo into understanding the emergence of this range of religious institutions in the world of the urban poor, holds fast to this seizure of the hope of billions of people:
In order to build progressive dreams and visions of the future, we must foster hope among the people that can be lived in their daily reality. We must also recover and translate our history and the struggle for social rights into popular organisation by creating spaces for education, culture, and community in which people can gain better understandings of reality and engage in daily experiences of collective solidarity, leisure, and celebration. In these endeavours, it is important not to neglect or dismiss new or different ways of interpreting the world, such as through religion, but, rather, to foster open-minded and respectful dialogue between them to build unity around shared progressive values.
This is an invitation to a conversation and to praxis around working-class hope that is rooted in the struggles to transcend the Austerity State rather than surrender to it, as 'pious neoliberalism' does.
In February 2013, Jabhat al-Nusra, the al-Qaeda affiliate in Syria, went to the town of Maarat al-Nu'man and beheaded a seventy-year-old statue of the 11th century poet Abu al-Alaa al-Ma'arri. The old poet angered them because he is often thought of as an atheist, although, in truth, he was mainly anti-clerical. In his book Luzum ma la yalzam, al-Ma'arri wrote of the 'crumbling ruins of the creeds' in which a scout rode and sang, 'The pasture here is full of noxious weeds'. 'Among us falsehood is proclaimed aloud', he wrote, 'but truth is whispered… Right and Reason are denied a shroud'. No wonder that the young terrorists – inspired by their own gospel of certainty – decapitated the statue made by the Syrian sculptor Fathi Mohammed. They could not bear the thought of humanity resplendent.
The strikes up and down the country in the cold winter at end of 2022 and early 2023 as many would state, is to test the nerve of the Conservative Government.
It has been seen to be coming for many months, but Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, like his predecessor Margaret Thatcher, has painted the Trade Unions, as well as the Labour Opposition for supporting picket lines, as the enemies of ordinary hard working Brits, blaming them for causing the chaos in the run up to Christmas.
It has in one sense worked as 49% of the British public is opposed to some of the Unions, particularly, the RMT Rail Union as greedy. Some other unions like the Transport Salaried Staff (TSSA) last week voted to accept Network Rail's offer of at least 9% for this year and next with Network Rail promising to make no compulsory redundancies until 31 January 2025.
Private Contractors have agreed pay offers with Unions
Other Unions, like Unite have also accepted an improved pay offer for the Ground Handling Staff at Heathrow Airport from their Private Contractor, Menzies. So have planned strikes by Security Guards on Eurostar to Paris on December 16 and 18th were similarly suspended while they considered a fresh pay offer from Contractor, Mities.
We read that Rolls Royce, a unit of Germany's BMW, had agreed a very generous pay offer with the Union, Unite, on 16 December 2022, worth 14.8% and up to 17%, the largest single pay deal in the history of the factory at Goodwood, West Sussex,Southern England.
Another well-known name, EasyJet agreed to raise base pay by 7.5% in France and averted a French Cabin crew strike over Christmas.
While many Private Companies have seen it constructive to make peace with their Unions,
The British Government has been holding firm, even with the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).
Is Nurses Pay more important in today's political scene?
The two professions, one the Train Drivers (RMT) on an average salary of £59,000 pa with fewer vacancies and Nurses on just under £35,000, with 45,000 odd nursing vacancies across England, there is public sympathy (66% at a recent poll) with the Nurses.
The Sunak Government is left with little choice but to make a climb down in his fight with the Nurses, who are willing to also come to a reasonable deal.
It may be a "U Turn," the second time in his recent six weeks that P.M.Sunak would have to cave in, similarly to his change on his housing agenda, on the building of onshore wind farms.
With MP's salaries on £84,000 and some "moonlighting" there is a hue and cry to help the Nurses. The Big Issue is who deserves a pay rise at present, a Nurse or a Train Driver?
Can you compare Train Drivers to Nurses? Train Drivers have six (6) months training inside the train cab, while Nurses need up to six (6) years training on the hospital floor. However, in a sense it is not comparing like with like and here is the difficulty from the Government's standpoint.
We all know the NHS needs a major overhaul and an efficiency drive. But look at it another way, the average Nurse's salary is four (4) times the State Pension. But, will we be better off rapidly reaching the "Cost of Insurance" based Health Care, like the United States, or Germany.
The main question on people's minds is: "Will Private Medicine be a more effective service than the NHS, we have got used to over decades?These developments were mirrored in many former Soviet states in the 1990s, including Russia. But after Vladimir Putin assumed the Russian presidency in 2000, he and his allies in Russia's intelligence community reestablished a strong security apparatus and clamped down on many domestic organized crime syndicates.
However, the Kremlin chose not to eradicate them completely. Wary of further violence, Putin sought to consolidate power rather than risk a return to the instability that characterized Russia in the 1990s.
And perhaps more importantly, criminal groups could provide Moscow with unique opportunities. By turning a blind eye to much of their activities and legitimizing their wealth and businesses, the Kremlin gained access to illegal profit-making schemes, extensive smuggling networks, manpower, and other illicit services.
Organized crime in Ukraine had also evolved significantly by the time Putin entered office. In 2006, a U.S. Embassy cable stated that Crimean criminals were "fundamentally different than in the 1990s: then, they were tracksuit-wearing, pistol-wielding 'bandits' who gave Crimea a reputation as the 'Ukrainian Sicily' and ended up in jail, shot, or going to ground; now they had moved into mainly above-board businesses, as well as local government."
Despite their higher density in Crimea and the Donbas, Russian-supported criminal groups operate across Ukraine and the Black Sea region. Speaking with Mark Galeotti, an expert on modern Russia, in 2019, a Bulgarian security officer detailed a smuggling operation through Bulgaria's port of Varna, bringing in drugs and counterfeit goods from Ukraine's port of Odessa.
Operated by "Ukrainians working for a Russian-based gang," the Bulgarian officer believed the criminal group was being taxed by Russian authorities and was "feeding information on Odessa" back to the Kremlin.
The threat of Russian-backed organized crime has only grown since Russia's invasion in February. Conflicts generally tend to weaken state capacity, or the ability of governments to function properly, allowing organized crime groups to increase their power and influence. The Kremlin has expanded its use of criminality to both weaken Ukraine and complement its own war effort.
While reports of Ukrainian criminal groups smuggling Western weapons out of Ukraine have been consistently downplayed, it would be in the Russian government's interest to dilute the effectiveness of Western military aid. Additionally, many weapons successfully smuggled out of Ukraine will likely end up in Europe, with weapons from Eastern Europe having been used in several terrorist attacks over the last decade. "Just beyond the countries of Western Europe, with their restrictive gun laws, lie the Balkan states, awash with illegal weapons left over from the conflicts that raged there in the 1990s," stated Time magazine.
Economic sanctions have in turn forced the Kremlin to expand its criminal profiteering activities, according to Western intelligence and law enforcement officials who spoke with VICE World News. A report by the UN Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute mentioned an incident from April 2022 where the "Ukrainian Ministry of Justice officials charged a Ukrainian individual with helping a Russian business to launder money using a Cypriot company, registering their accounts into a private bank in Ukraine." Meanwhile, a metal shipment worth more than $3 million was intercepted before it could leave a port in Ukraine's Odessa region.
On top of existing, lucrative tobacco-smuggling networks, NATO and EU officials believe that a large tobacco smuggling ring in Belgium exposed in September was sponsored by both Belarusian and Russian intelligence to raise funds for their operations in the face of sanctions. Russian and Belarusian state-controlled industries have similarly increased cooperation with criminal groups to export oil, gas, and counterfeit goods to bypass sanctions.
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, European security officials have also noted a rise in drug smuggling to Europe through the northern route from Afghanistan through Central Asia and Russia—likely due to Moscow easing restraints on these activities. Central Asian political and security circles have historically had direct involvement in the drug smuggling networks and often work closely with Russian criminal groups aligned with the Kremlin.
Taxing the drug trade allows Russian government entities to raise cash. But as with guns, flooding Europe with drugs creates its own problems. Court systems, prisons, hospitals, and other state and social institutions can be overwhelmed by increased drug flows, while distribution fuels local criminal activity—similar to Washington's concern over Chinese drug trafficking to the U.S.
Notably, the Russian government has taken steps in recent months to further institutionalize illegal activity among Russian companies. In March, the Kremlin legalized "parallel imports," allowing Russian companies to import commodities into the country without the consent of the overseas producer.
Though often innovative, the Kremlin's embrace of organized crime underlines Russia's sense of desperation as the most sanctioned country in the world. Yet Russia poses a greater challenge than other sanctioned rogue states like Venezuela, Iran, or North Korea. Its relatively large, industrialized economy, natural resources, extensive borders, and economic integration with Eurasia make isolating it far more difficult.
Continued collaboration with organized crime will be essential for Russia to safeguard its economy and prolong its war effort. Despite the risks of greater integration with the underworld and a growing dependency on their illicit networks, the Kremlin will continue these policies so long as sanctions remain in place.
Encouraging the growth of organized crime in Ukraine also has its own benefits for Moscow. Domestic criminal groups have helped Ukrainian men seeking to avoid conscription to leave the country, reducing the manpower available to Kyiv. In addition, sustaining Ukraine's entrenched criminal culture and corruption prevents its further Westernization through economic and political reform.
Western law enforcement agencies have attempted to increase cross-country coordination with Ukraine to stem Russian-backed organized crime since the outbreak of the war. The European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threats (EMPACT) gathered in April to discuss the situation, while entities such as Interpol, Europol, Frontex, and others have increased cooperation with both Ukraine and Moldova in recent months in "fighting serious and organized crime."
The fight against Russian-backed organized crime clearly remains essential to Ukraine's war effort. But as Kyiv has observed since the 1990s, just as much attention should be paid to how organized crime in the country will continue to evolve once large-scale fighting subsides.
China has never concealed its hostility towards India in the last few decades. China initiated a war against India in 1962 and is still occupying thousands of kilometres of Indian Territory. Pakistan gifted some area in the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to China to spite India and China has gleefully accepted this region as its own, not bothering about India's protest.
After the 1962 war, there have been several times that Chinese forces tried to enter Indian Territory in the Ladakh area. China now demands that the Arunachal Pradesh state in India belongs to China. The recent clash between Chinese troops and Indian troops in the Dawang sector in Arunachal Pradesh will not be the last military clash between India and China and many more similar clashes will take place in the coming years, as China would continue its efforts to subdue India in variety of ways and will provoke a frequent clash with India.
Certainly, the hostility between India and China would continue, as China will maintain tension with Indian troops as part of China's expansionist strategy.
Under the circumstances, India has to realise that it has to necessarily checkmate China in whatever way it is possible for India, under the present circumstances.
India's response
While China is openly hostile to India, the present Modi government and the past Indian governments have been giving the impression that India wants to have peace with China, which has repeatedly proved to be an unreal expectation.
Claim on the territory of other countries
China's efforts to expand its territory commenced with the occupation of Tibet using military force during the 1950s and since then, China has been ruling the Tibet region with an iron-like grip, suppressing whatever protest that has been happening by Tibetan people in Tibet against China's occupation.
Apart from demanding Indian Territory, China is making claims in the South China Sea, Senkaku Island and other places, which are opposed by several nearby countries.
While China has progressed in industrial, technological and economic status in a very impressive manner, the ground reality is that several countries suspect China's motives and are concerned about China's aggressive, expansionist greed and ambition to dominate the world by emerging as a superpower.
Increasing unpopularity:
China is steadily becoming unpopular in the world due to its human rights violation in Hongkong, Tibet and Xīnxiāng and its suppression of the rights of Uyghurs. China's often-declared objective to occupy Taiwan by using military force has been detested by several countries and they are watching the developing scenario with concern.
Even in countries like Sri Lanka, Pakistan and several African countries where China is trying to dominate the region by extending the huge loan and participating in the industrial and economic activities of the region, China's interference has created a sort of animosity towards China amongst the local people in those regions.
Certainly, there is the worldwide view that China is treating world opinion, which is suspecting China's territorial greed and aggressive postures, with contempt.
Most countries which have no issues with China do not want to come openly against China now, due to the large market base and trade opportunities that China provides.
India's compelling need to checkmate China
In any case, China now considers India as its number one enemy, as China thinks that India can be a hurdle for China in its efforts to emerge as a superpower in the world. India has no alternative but to oppose China and checkmate the Chinese government.
One way for India to effectively checkmate China is to accord recognition to Tibet as an independent country. Of course, this move will not make any difference to the suppressed people in Tibet immediately. However, this move certainly would push China into a defensive posture and this will bring the plight of Tiber to the attention of the world and China's human rights violations and aggressive occupation.
Certainly, China will become more hostile towards India, when India would recognise Tibet as an independent country. But, China cannot do more harm to India than it has already been doing.
China is unlikely to enter into a full-fledged war with India, as it will have worldwide repercussions and western countries and USA cannot simply watch the scenario of China overpowering India and they cannot keep quiet, as it will cause serious geopolitical imbalance. Further, the Indian army has been considerably strengthened now and any future war between India and China will not be like the 1962 war between both countries when China overran and occupied Indian Territory.
Trade relations:
Of course, some people in India may argue that India recognising Tibet as an independent country would be a calculated risk, as India is still dependent on the import of several chemicals and products from China and a war with China will cause set back to India's steadily growing economy.
However, any disruption of the trade between both countries will affect China too, particularly as there is a sort of trade war already going on now between China on one side and USA and European Union on the other side.
No other alternative for India:
With China thinking that India has to be subdued to ensure China emerges as a superpower, there is no alternative for India but to stand against China, politically, diplomatically and militarily.
The checkmating of China has now become a necessary need for India to protect its territorial integrity, as China cannot be made to behave responsibly by following a policy of appeasement.
Providing recognition to Tibet as an independent country would be a strong and much-needed response by India to China's posture against India.
India has morally erred by not protesting against China's occupation of Tibet earlier and later on India accepted China's occupation of Tibet as legitimate. This is a grave error that has been made by India, which has made China take India for granted. India is now paying a price for not protesting earlier against China's occupation of Tibet.
India recognising Tibet as an independent country will make China realise that India is not a soft belly anymore.
Further, with recognition of Tibet by India, several other countries may also recognise Tibet in the course of time and this will be the starting point for the ultimate liberation of Tibet and restoring its glory of Tibet in the eyes of the world.
C. Rajagopalachari (popularly known as Rajaji) was recognised in his time as one of the most enlightened intellectuals in India. Apart from being a freedom fighter, Rajaji excelled in several other areas and was a great writer, speaking and writing on variety of subjects including world peace and disarmament, the need to promote free enterprises, moral and ethical values in public life, religions and so on.
Rajaji was born on December 10th December 1878 and passed away on December 25th 1972 and lived for 93 years.
On Rajaji's recent birthday on 10th December 2022, the day largely passed off without the people in India or the people in Tamil Nadu to which state Rajaji belongs, celebrating his birthday, recognising his contribution to the progress of the country and his achievements.
Of course, Tamil Nadu Governor paid tributes to Rajaji in Raj Bhavan and a few state ministers garlanded his statue elsewhere. This event was not even reported in most section of the media. This is unlike the way that the nation observes the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhai Patel. Former President Dr. Radhakrishnan's birthday is celebrated as teacher's day every year.
In this scenario, the non-observance of Rajaji's birth anniversary on 10th December 2022 adequately to remember his contribution is conspicuous and unfortunate.
Mahatma Gandhi hailed Rajaji as his conscience keeper, which is the ultimate tribute for Rajaji's sense of honesty and courage of conviction. Later, Gandhiji declared that Rajaji was his successor. He further told that "Rajaji sees at least six months ahead of him"
There are several instances that revealed Rajaji's capability to think beyond his time and make his views clear and providing advice to the existing governments. Unfortunately, a number of his valid suggestions were not accepted by those in power at that time and the value of some of his suggestions were realized much later and implemented.
Rajaji's View on prohibition:
Amongst many of Rajaji's suggestions of far-reaching importance, let us take only one, namely his call for implementing total prohibition in Tamil Nadu.
On a rainy Tuesday evening on July 20, 1971, Rajaji, in his ripe age, met the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Karunanidhi at his residence and pleaded against lifting the prohibition, which Rajaji believed would hurt future generations adversely. It was reported that Rajaji, the former Governor General of India, was made to wait for some time for the meeting which took place for 20 minutes.
Sadly, this advice was not accepted by the then Chief Minister Karunanidhi and his government, which lifted the prohibition. The adverse consequences of such decision are seen today in Tamil Nadu.
During the last six decades after the lifting of prohibition by the then DMK government, the liquor habit amongst the people of Tamil Nadu have increased by leaps and bounds. It is reported that more than 50% of men folk in Tamil Nadu have succumbed to liquor habits and even youth and students in the teenage have started taking liquor. What is alarming is that even women are now slowly falling into the liquor habit. It was really shocking to hear the recent news that school-going girl students joined together and consumed beer in public.
With widespread liquor habit steadily developing in Tamil Nadu, the social fabric of the state have been uprooted and life of women, in whose family menfolk have taken to liquor habit, have become hell like. Women are being beaten, harassed and left without earnings of the menfolk, who spend their earnings on liquor. Many believe that in such condition, Tamil Nadu will be moving towards socially unstable state with value system in life going for a toss.
Rajaji anticipated all these problems and pleaded with the then DMK Chief Minister, who did not listen to him. Tamil Nadu is now paying the price.
There is no indication that conditions will improve in the near future, as Tamil Nadu government is now heavily dependent on liquor sale income, even though liquor habit is causing social and family disturbance to an extreme level.
Role model ignored:
There can be so many other instances where Rajaji anticipated events, as he could think beyond his time.
It is sad that such a great person is not adequately remembered today, with younger generation not being well informed of the role model like Rajaji, who lived with great wisdom
The world of medicine and diagnostics has over generations gone through tremendous change. The 20th century itself, has witnessed many revolutionary advances in health care. Research into the causes of infectious diseases, the development of vaccines and pharmaceuticals have conquered devastating illness such as polio, smallpox, Ebola and now COVID-19. The first successful organ transplant took place in 1954, now prolonging the lives of heart and other transplants. Over the past decade and since December 2021 alone, better understanding of the mechanisms that cause lung collapse, has improved the ability not only to prevent, diagnose and treat disease, but has been a milestone in medical progress. Innovation is underlying that progress, Accelerating change with many new technologies and medical interventions provide new options for specialist care and treatment, and perhaps future investment?
From Project to Platform Genomics England
The latest development is Genome Sequence. Genome England is a UK Government and NHS research body, planning to turn science into healthcare, through technology.
Since July 2018, as part of the 65th anniversary celebrations of NHS, the UK Department of Health and Social Care was tasked with the project to sequence 100,000 whole genomics from NHS patients with rare diseases, especially with common cancers. After a successful completion of a pilot project, this body is now planning to screen up to 200,000 new born in 2023 to gather data on rare diseases, many of them are genetic.
It is an ethics approved research pilot project for parents to find out what their new born child's life is going to be like? It is a person centred screening, research and analysis of new born to inform parents with their consent to make informed choices for rare disease, heath care until the child is grown up to be able to make the child's own choices for necessary treatment.
The impact of the project is to make genomics part of routine check, perhaps similar to advance breast cancer screen, or the PSA Test, but in much greater detail. This is in order to collect data resource to focus for "gene alterations" in a specific list of genes that may increase the risk of rare or incurable disease.
The future of diagnostics and how the data is used?
At the heart of any new development is ethics, consent and security of information. Parents and children should feel satisfied that the data collected is with their consent, ethical and secure.
We are informed that the parents and the children will be able to build in a regular review of their condition, look for any abnormalities that may arise, making sure that the clinical pathways and guidance are safe and robust.
It is anticipated that the future of a condition may not appear until a child is 8 or 10 years old, when the child is mature and be able to make own choices and/orre-consent.
Who has access to the data?
As it stands, maintaining data security and protecting the individual privacy is top priority. The data is solely in the hands of the Secretary of State for Health and the NHS. The DNA profile data will never be used for Insurance or Marketing purposes, nor for speculative searches.
Genomics England data will not be available without permission or presentation of a Court Order.
However, the data will be used for finding new treatments and possibly cure for a wide range of health conditions, improving analysis, for developing new drug platforms and diagnostic tests, suggest clinical trials and/or relevant research.
How can the World benefit with Genome Sequence?
India is projected to surpass China as the most populated country on14 April 2023. According to UN Department of Economic & Social Affairs, India's population is projected to be 1,425,775,850. This will be the first time that a country other than China has held the top population statistics, since 1750 when China last overtook India (vide 27th edition UN World Population Prospects)
For India, current estimates suggest the population will continue to grow, although at a slightly slower rate.
China's population growth has been in decline since 1980 when the Chinese Government implemented its "One Child Policy," only rescinded in 2016. China is not the only country to experience declining fertility rates.
However, some other countries in African Continent, with large populations are expected to increase in numbers in the next 30 years. They include Democratic Republic of Congo,
Egypt, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Tanzania.
Rapid expansion in population and Genome Sequence?
This rapid expansion of population growth opens opportunities not only for Infrastructure development, but more especially for Health Care investment.
We can see the need for Genome Sequence in these countries of population growth in the not too distant future?
Will we see UK moving in by investing more in these population dense countries with its new technology? What will be my child like when it grows up will dominate their thinking? The United Kingdom has never missed a chance of moving in investment in medical research?
For those wishing to view the London Genome Conference
"A Conference on Genome Sequence is planned in London on the 13 December 2022 at 8.30 am GMT. Kindly see details below which will be available by webinar on the Internet.
Key areas for discussion include:
opportunities – latest thinking on the use and potential of genomics to improve public health and develop personalised medicine – next steps for data use – genomics in screening
R&D – priorities for supporting innovation and collaborating on evaluation at UK level – systems to support innovative therapies – integration of health and genomic data in research
pathogen genomic sequencing – taking forward lessons from systems used during the pandemic – the next steps for embedding capacity and scalability within the system
implementation – the way forward for genomic transformation in the NHS
pharmacogenomics – its role in drug discovery and prescribing – what has been learned from early developments – patient engagement – options for scaling up use in clinical practice
collaboration and investment across the UK – key considerations for sharing data and key findings, and for surveillance
The conference will be an opportunity for stakeholders to consider the issues alongside key policy officials who are due to attend from the Department of Health, NI; Office for Life Sciences; The Scottish Government; and the Welsh Government
Every war in history has spun new weaponry. The Ukrainian war is also a test ground for new applications, new weapons, According to The Economist, a live tracker at HALO Trust in Scotland, is able to chart Russian bombings, the kind of weapons used, within hours of each incident. This has given Ukraine access to a range of innovations.
Russia too has been prompted to boost its arsenal. This war according to President Putin is not going to end soon. This war has taken things from "abstract to reality". Who would have contemplated the vision that North Korea will at some time in the near future assist Russia? Who would have contemplated that Ukraine would someday invade its border with the might of Russia?
What is the nature of any war?
To laymen, the nature of war has not fundamentally changed? But, numerous predictions have been made recently how new technologies would function and fare on a battlefield of the future?
We gather emerging technologies like, "hypersonics, drones, electronic warfare, jamming cyber weapons and particularly disinformation" have been emerging and evolving military technologies in the Ukraine battlefield, according to Brookings Institute.
Ukraine was able to get from the United States and its NATO allies, hundreds of armoured vehicles, 155mm Howitzers, HIMARS rockets, 1000's of Javelin anti-tank and Stinger anti-aircraft weapons.
But, there are more high profile, advanced weapons that US will not provide Ukraine due to political sensitivities. Will US which has now developed a new version of the Stealth Bomber, think of its delivery to Ukraine? All these new technologies developed by US are "classified tech". But, US has got its NATO ally, Germany, to deliver its first IRIS-T surface to air missile system, to Ukraine?
The war in Ukraine is seen as a test case?
The war in Ukraine is seen as a test case for "wars of the future"? Although flashy technological transformations are being contemplated, the change to new warfare technology is not on offer.
Sensor based technologies are being seen in a variety of likely settings. We see operational data being collected for Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, there is the training of "online volunteers" who are able to intercept communication among the Russian military units on the warfront in Ukraine.
One of the most innovative war format is skilled military and non-military online volunteers from all locations in the world joining the battlefront "virtually supporting" Ukrainian ground forces. Small "Special Operation" teams are making it difficult to avoid detection of incoming drone warfare.
Not to mention, "social media" too is playing "SMART warfare" to counter disinformation.
What we are witnessing is technology used for civilian use is being used for warfare?
Could you believe, "Crowd Funding" is also being used for military purchases?
How we see Russia counteracting?
Russia too is not inactive. It is using military AI to further use in defence applications. We see "Cyber warfare" is on, in a big way. For its part Russian Oligarchs around the world are not sitting on their laurels. They are pumping in for the war effort. Russia has been able to deploy numerous Iranian produced "Shahed 136 Kamikazi" drones against critical energy infrastructure, such as Ukrainian energy grid for blackouts, blowing up gas pipeline, among others, for maximum impact damage to civilian infrastructure, especially in the bleak Ukrainian winter.
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
ISR is coordinating Russian troop movements and directing civilian strikes in Ukraine. But. is finding it at a disadvantage to combat Ukrainian ingenuity. The culture of innovation is ingrained in the psyche of Ukraine. It has proven very effective and decisive on the battlefield, so essential for long term Ukrainian security. Ukrainians are by nature very creative, with much ingenuity for precision strikes. Robotic and autonomous systems has enabled the flow of information for improvising improvements how "modern tech" is designed and used.
Although Russia's war has been the driving force all along since February 2022, Ukrainian morale and ingenuity is enabling it to be more agile, faster, with the improbable possibility of sometime in the not too distant future, of even invading its border with Western Russia, which Russia has already contemplated.
For its part Russian experience is relying on its superiority in manpower and of its allies, including North Korea, Syria and Iran for its lifeline needs.
Defence spending in the West
The Ukrainian war has not only impacted technological innovation but has boosted defence spending in US and the West. "Defence is no longer an abstract, but a reality."
The impact of sanctions, the US$60 ceiling on Russian oil, is ratcheting, it is not all that is contemplated by the US and its NATO allies. At some stage the West may even contemplate removal of Russia as a Permanent Member of the UN Security Council.
President Putin has said that the war in Ukraine is a long drawn out war and Russia is not "sitting and waiting" for things to happen. What next in Russian arsenal, is on the minds of all nations | eng | e35b0a6d-4d52-4933-a782-d692a106c42c | https://slguardian.org/category/opinion/page/10/ |
Where Does Silk Come From
October 15, 2021
Despite its interesting origins, silk is one of the most classic and timeless natural textiles. Do you know exactly where does silk come from? Read this article to find out more about the origins of silk.
When you touch a silk scarf in your favourite boutique, it's hard to imagine that such beauty was created from the cocoons of a caterpillar.
Despite its interesting origins, silk is one of the most classic and timeless natural textiles.
A Brief History of Silk
Known formally as sericulture, silk production has taken many forms throughout the history of trade and into today's modern textile industry. We know silk was produced at least 8,000 years ago, because it was found in tombs located in Jiahu, a city in the Henan Province of China.
Eventually, China's silk-making secrets were revealed, and different species of caterpillars, insects, and arachnids are now cultivated for their silk-spinning abilities all over the world.
What Makes Silk So Special?
The fact that silk comes from a caterpillar's cocoon is interesting, but that alone does not make it popular.
Silk is perfect for wearing all season long. It is a good insulator, so you'll stay warm in the cold. And, its absorbency also means it's comfortable to wear in warmer weather, too.
But it may be the tedious production process that most justifies silk's price tag.
How Silk Goes from Cocoon to Clothing
Not Just Silkworms
People assume that most commercial silk comes from the mulberry silkworm, the species commonly credited with modern day silk production. But, other insects and spiders can produce similar filaments that are also used to make silk. Some especially rare forms of silk are made of filaments extracted from clams!
Wild vs. Domestic Silk
The silk industry grapples with the ethics of production frequently, and many producers focus on wild harvesting rather than using a controlled, domesticated environment. This is seen as a more humane and environmentally friendly way of producing and purchasing silk, although other critics of silk cultivation assert that any commercial use of these filaments is unethical.
Filament to Textile
Most methods of harvesting silk result in the death of the creature producing silk filament, so that the filament can be extracted, cleaned, and spooled. Responding to calls for more ethical treatment during the cultivation of silk, many producers now attempt to minimise the amount of stress present in the process.
Modern Uses
Beyond the closet, silk's unique properties have made it a viable product for many clinical and industrial uses. As a protein-based fibre, it can be treated and prepared for use as a surgical suture material. It's also used to make parachutes and home furnishings.
Are All Silks the Same?
As with anything, where a product is made can often impact its quality. Though China still manufactures a large amount of silk, conditions in Brazil and India have also proven ideal for silk production.
Although silk has concentrated areas of manufacture, it's produced in over 60 countries and to varying degrees of quality. You might think smaller manufacturers of silk might produce a higher quality product, but some independent producers can suffer from a lack of consistency and cost control. This means you'll find yourself paying more and not always getting a product that is worth the money.
And, because silk comes from a filament that can be extracted from several different creatures, the value varies widely. After all, for as common as the mulberry silkworm's cultivation is, it isn't always the cheapest type of silk on the market.
However, chances are that the more rare the silk's source, the harder it is to extract, and the more costly the item will be.
Buying Silk: Best Practice
Due to silk's popularity, it's no surprise that there are many imitations on the market. But, if you know what to look for, it's relatively easy to spot the real thing.
Label
A silk item's label may not be completely true. There are industry regulations about what can be called silk, but even 100% silk may be blended with another fibre - the amount is just so small that it goes undetected, or it's accepted as low enough not to count.
Look
Silk has a singular sort of shimmer to its sheen. This comes from the organic, geometric shape of the silk filament and the change it undergoes when it's spooled into yarn, then woven into a textile. It catches the light in a way that synthetic fibres are too uniform to mimic.
Feel
Of the many features that make silk stand out from other types of fabrics, one characteristic is the way it feels to the touch. As shiny as silk usually is, it isn't slippery. Most silk is woven in such a way that it becomes a type of satin, but the shape of silk's natural fibres enhances how the weave drapes.
Squeeze
Real silk fibres will feel and sound as if they crunch a little when rubbed together. Don't worry; this action is not damaging to the fabric as long as you don't get too vigorous. Synthetic blends will lack this quality and feel stiff instead of crisp. This means fake silk will wrinkle up when you squeeze it, whereas real silk springs back into shape as soon as you let it go.
Compare
How the silk is dyed has a large impact on its quality. If, for example, you're looking at two different silk blouses and one tag says weight silk and the other says pure-dye, you should choose the pure-dye. Weighted silk has been washed with metallic substances as part of the dyeing process, so the life of the fabric suffers. The process of producing pure-dye silk doesn't damage the silk filament, so it lasts longer.
Burn
Yes, you read that correctly. A good way to test if silk is real is to burn it. Burn a small piece of fabric trimmed from an inner, unseen part of the garment. If the burnt edges shrivel up fast and feel like hard plastic, there's either no silk or not enough to matter. Burnt silk smoulders more slowly and leaves an ash that turns into powder. Clearly, you should only do this with an item you've purchased already - but keep your receipt, because if you do test it and find it's synthetic when it was sold as pure silk, you're due a refund!
Ethical concerns also play into decision making when it comes to buying and wearing silk clothing. Find suppliers who use production methods that align with your principles.
Cleaning Silk: A Gentle Wash and Dry
Many silk garment care labels may state that the items are machine washable, but it may be better to hand wash any pieces that are heavily dyed or have intricate embroidery or other hand-sewn details. It goes without saying that antique or heirloom pieces should be treated with even more care, as silk is vulnerable when wet.
Even though silk is one of the world's strongest fibres, it loses up to 20% of its strength when it's wet. This is true to one degree or another for most natural fibres. Their porous nature means they become saturated easily, thus weakening their structure and the bonds that hold the strands of yarn together.
If you're experienced with hand washing natural fibre garments already, you know most need lukewarm water and a mild detergent. That's true for silk, too, as is the recommendation to not use products containing bleach. It's common for silk to release dye during the wash, but this will not dull the colour of the dried garment.
Like wool, you'll also want to avoid drying with direct heat. Unlike wool, you can hang silk items up to dry. In most cases, silk is lightweight enough that it doesn't stretch itself out. You should still be careful to make sure nothing else is stretching it out of shape as it dries. Avoid ironing silk, but most steam wands are safe for removing wrinkles.
Storing Silk: Protect And Prevent
As a natural fibre, it needs to breathe, so storing silk in tightly sealed plastic can often be harmful. It's better to store silk between layers of cotton fabric, folded in breathable cotton bags or hung in zippered garment bags.
Also check stored garments periodically, in case dormant substances show up as stains or your storage area is compromised by moths.
We recommend storing your silk garments in Hayden Hill garment bags to preserve the beauty of your clothing. Our bags are made of organic, soft cotton with a sheer, organza side panel so you can see your pieces while keeping them protected from light, dust, and moths. Hayden Hill delivers sustainable and beautiful garment care to protect what you love.
With the combination of functionality and luxury, it's obvious why silk is high in demand. If you use this information to buy silk from trusted merchants and manufacturers and care for those pieces well, you'll be rewarded with wardrobe staples that last a lifetime. | eng | fa5519c2-6724-4120-931a-f244c9a39d8e | https://haydenhill.co/blogs/journal/where-does-silk-come-from |
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Wiegenlied - Crosspicking
This arrangement is really great if you are just getting into Crosspicking. The song is at a slow tempo naturally, which makes it a lot easier to nail those string crossings. Don't be afraid to slow it down a lot more for practice. Find a speed that's easy for you and play it there, then move up the tempo slowly. | eng | 6a4a2a2e-caa2-4e29-a60c-e9305eb2ac94 | https://www.tunefox.com/guitar/wiegenlied/classic/ |
Benefits Of Visiting A Dentist Early
Your teeth make up a big part of your personality and everyday life. You eat with your teeth; when you smile, your teeth show; when you speak, your voice is clearer than those without teeth, and so on.
A regular visit to the dentist can help you keep your teeth in check.
A dentist or a dental surgeon is someone who'll check your teeth for the issues. If there aren't any, they'll inform you about the condition and what you can do to better their condition and keep it that way.
Wedgewood Dental offers general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. Founded by Linda K. Westmoreland, DDS, this practice utilizes her 20 years of experience to offer the most up-to-date treatments and the highest quality of care.
Benefits Of An Early Visit To The Dentist
Visiting a dentist can be challenging for some people due to any prior bad experience.
But visiting a dentist and having a proper discussion can help you convey your problems and horrors so that they can help you adjust better. An early visit is a must as 20% above age 65, have lost all their teeth.
There is also a 27% state average of children having untreated caries.
Below are the top reasons why an early visit to the dentist is beneficial for you.
Saving Your Tooth
There are many health-related issues, but the most common ones are cavities and tartar.
Here in both cases, the tooth suffers damage first to itself, which eats away at the tooth structure first. Then they attack the bare bone structure of the tooth, eating it as well.
It causes permanent damage to the mouth and can even cause deformation of the facial bones.
Visiting the dentist will help you identify and remove the issue before it gets any bigger. Cavities and tartar can both be removed and treated in the early stages easily without causing any more harm.
Improved Smile
Many people do not get over their habit of sucking thumbs or eating things wrong, causing an improper bite. An improper bite can cause the person to change their dental bone structure.
The dental bone structure directly impacts the smile and the teeth' placement. A regular visit to the dentist can help you figure out the problem and opt for early solutions instead of braces or other painful options.
If there is no issue with your teeth placement, you could want more prominent or whiter teeth.
Your dentist can also solve these issues after discussing them.
Prevent Any Tooth Issues
There are various tooth issues besides cavities that can cause pain and problems in eating. It could be a broken or cracked tooth, sensitive teeth, enamel erosion, and root infection are only a few of them.
Their treatment is not too big but can become complex if timely attention is not paid. Visiting a dentist can point out all the problems that you might have, where the worst case is having multiple of them.
If you visit the dentist early or as soon as the mishap with your tooth happens, the dental surgeon can better treat your tooth to save it and decrease the pain and spread of the infection.
Help Gum And Bone Health
Many people cannot interpret why they get gum pain and cavities more quickly than others.
Conclusion
Taking care of your gums and tooth bones is an essential task. It is only when these are gone that you realize their importance. But teeth are not something that grows back once they are removed.
Therefore visiting a dentist would give you better information about the condition of your teeth and what you need to do for them. Even if you start late, taking care of your teeth can help preserve and boost the condition of your teeth from then onwards | eng | 95974e57-4004-426a-a1df-ecece1ea4756 | https://expressinformer.com/benefits-of-visiting-a-dentist-early/ |
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ESI's Hatchery marks 10th yr
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The Hatchery, a resource for students looking to start their own businesses, celebrates its 10th anniversary. Pictured: third-year psychology and entrepreneurial student Elizabethe Overton (left) and second-year business student Daniel Levy.
Christina Browning, Multimedia Editor
AACC's Hatchery, a place where entrepreneurial students can start their businesses, celebrated its 10-year anniversary in April.
The Entrepreneurial Studies Institute's Hatchery houses computers, color and 3D printers, and a button and magnet maker that students can use as they turn their ideas into businesses.
Business professor Stephanie Goldenberg said all students—not just business majors—are welcome to use the Hatchery. | eng | 3eaa8112-8d1b-4034-95f1-5df7acb1ddd8 | https://www.thecampuscurrent.com/7945/front-page/showcase/esis-hatchery-marks-10th-yr/?print=true |
The Fourth Crusade in the Historical Memory of the Eastern Orthodox Slavs
The Fourth Crusade in the Historical Memory of the Eastern Orthodox Slavs Category: Crusades Language: English
The monograph addresses the unexplored area of the Eastern Orthodox Slavs' documented attitudes towards the Fourth Crusade and the sack of Constantinople in 1204. The author has analyzed all the relevant documents known today originating from Russia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Moldova, that give the picture as seen by contemporaries, followed by its evolution (or lack of such), making it influential until the 18th century. Comparisons are made with relevant Greek and West European sources. The research deals with a rich variety of narratives, i.e. chronicles, hagiography, prophecies, official and ecclesiastical correspondence, and epigraphy; she infers on the historical consciousness of the Mediaeval Slavs, their political propaganda and religious identity.
Table of contents
Introduction
Chapter One: The Fall of Constantinople in April 1204 in the Memory of Contemporaries
1. Western Authors on the Fourth Crusade and the Fall of Constantinople
2. The Anonymous Russian Account of the Capture of Constantinople by the Franks
3. The Accounts by Russian Pilgrims
Chapter Two: Between Religion and History
1. Reflections of the Fourth Crusade in Contemporary Written Accounts
2. The Serbian and Bulgarian Lives of Saints
3. Prophecies in Byzantium, Serbia and Bulgaria
Chapter Three: Historical Memories of the Fall of Constantinople in 1204
1. Short Chronicles in Byzantium and Bulgaria
2. Serbian and Russian Chronicles
3. Chronographs
Conclusion
Appendices
1. The Anonymous Russian Account of the Capture of Constantinople by the Franks | eng | 5a12510d-3314-4e60-9235-070baeed4bb7 | https://bibliophilia.eu/the-fourth-crusade-in-the-historical-memory-of-the-eastern-orthodox-slavs |
Uh-oh! There's a social event looming. Perhaps it's a night out with friends, or a wedding, or a family reunion. Or maybe it's a committee meeting, or an office party; a book club meeting, a networking event, a conference, a business meeting.
Whatever it is, you don't want to go. Your mind is whirring: Will I enjoy it? Will I know anyone there? Will I say something foolish? Will they like me? Will they think I'm boring? Will I have a bad time?
Maybe you've got a knot in your stomach, or sweaty hands, or a racing heart. You'd like to pull out, to make an excuse, to postpone… Oh, what a relief it would be if the event got cancelled!
Ever felt a bit like this? I know I have, many, many, many times in my life. This is an example of what psychologists like to call "social anxiety". Basically, the term means anxiety or fear related to social interaction with others. And it's normal. Yup, you heard me right. Social anxiety is NORMAL.
Almost everyone feels anxious in at least some social situations. Yes, even that friend of yours who is always the "life's blood" of the party, and all those social butterflies and masterful story-tellers and outrageous extroverts who always seem to have something interesting or funny or clever to say. Even they experience social anxiety in some situations.
So why is social anxiety so prevalent? I'm glad you asked. To answer this question, let's go back in time, right the way back to the stone age (or if you like big words, the "Neolithic era"). You're a cavewoman or a caveman and the world is a dangerous place.
You're surrounded by wolves and bears and sabre-toothed tigers. Lots of mean critters outside your cave, only too eager to gobble up a puny two-legged naked ape for lunch.
If you want to survive in this world, you have to belong to a group. If the group kicks you out, you won't live long by yourself. The wolves will have you for breakfast. And if you survive breakfast, the bears will have you for lunch. You won't make it to dinner time.
So how does your mind ensure you fit in with the group? It compares you to all the other group members. It asks: Am I measuring up? Am I fitting in? Am I doing the right thing? Am I following the rules? Am I contributing enough? Do they like me? Am I doing anything that might get me rejected?
And as a result we are constantly comparing ourselves to other members of the group, and assessing whether we are likely to be rejected.
We're not consciously aware of it a lot of the time, but it's continually happening – even in our sleep at times. (Ever had one of those dreams when you're naked in public and everyone is staring at you? No? Oh – err – maybe that's just me then!)
The number one myth about social anxiety is that it's abnormal: everyone else out there just loves social interaction, and there's something wrong with me for feeling anxious about it. And when we buy into this myth, we can easily beat ourselves up:
And of course, this self-flagellation (I feel smart when I use big words like that) doesn't help; we're just piling harsh self-criticism on top of our social anxiety – which is likely to make it even worse!
Of course, some people's lives are much more affected by social anxiety than others. Research shows around 50% of the population find that social anxiety has a significant negative impact on their life, and around 12% of the population are so badly affected by it, they meet criteria for a diagnosis of "social anxiety disorder".
So in my next blog, we'll look at why social anxiety affects some people so much more than others, and what makes it worse, and what makes it better. But for now, I want to leave you with one practical tip to help you deal with it. (There are many more practical tips to follow in my next few blogs on this topic; I just want you to experiment with this one for now).
Tip #1 for Social Anxiety: Acknowledge it's normal
When you're feeling social anxiety, take a moment to acknowledge it. With a kind inner voice, tell yourself: "This is normal, everyone feels this at times."
This won't get rid of your anxiety, of course; but it's a whole lot better than beating yourself up for having a perfectly normal and commonplace human experience. | eng | a37830f3-ddc6-4b30-9484-90ce6403f82b | http://thehappinesstrap.com/biggest-myth-social-anxiety/ |
Stock lessons: IPOs
(did you notice the Yahoo ~~~ in the end, Yahoo became more goofy under Carol)
My topic today is IPO. I have not got much luck from IPO investing (to be more precise, speculating). My lessons are the following:
1) Avoid buying the stocks sold by private equity (EM, HLYS more precise Capital Southwest is a VC), avoid Chinese IPOs (NINE, XFML recently changed ticker to XSEL, GAME). There were some bright spots on Chinese IPOs (CTRP, BIDU, SNDA, STP, CYOU), but the track record of Chinese IPOs are generally bad. I can bet you a dollar that today's CRIC (spin off from E-House EJ) will be a disappointment too.
2) GOOG: BIDU vs. MA: V
What do I mean? The market is efficient on this. People missed the huge run of GOOD post-IPO will bid like crazy to get BIDU, thus making BIDU jump from $27 to $120s in its debut. Similar things happened to Visa IPO after the huge success of MasterCard | eng | 10fc3b66-33f5-48d4-9faa-be71d579852e | https://www.stlplace.com/2009/10/16/stock-lessons-ipos/ |
How many jobs have been lost due to technology?
How many jobs have been lost due to technology?
Where technology has a positive impact, there it also hurts the job industry. Many jobs are lost due to technology. The tasks that once humans do now accomplished through robots and automated systems due to technology.
Jobs lost due to technology
Following are some jobs that have been lost due to technology, but it is not enough. There are many jobs that are lost due to technology.
Assembly line and factory jobs are replaced by automation and robotics
Retail and customer service jobs were replaced by online marketplaces and self-checkout systems
Administrative and secretarial jobs were replaced by software and virtual assistants
Transportation and delivery jobs replaced by self-driving cars and drones
Why technology is the reason for losing jobs these days?
Automation: Advances in technology have made it possible for machines to perform tasks that were previously done by humans. This has led to the automation of many jobs, such as assembly line and factory jobs, retail and customer service jobs, and data entry and analysis jobs.
Efficiency: Technology has made many processes more efficient, reducing the need for types of jobs. For example, online marketplaces and self-checkout systems have made it possible for retailers to operate with fewer employees.
Remote working: With the advent of the internet and other timebucks digital tools, it is now possible for many jobs to be done from anywhere, which has led to more companies outsourcing or eliminating positions.
Artificial intelligence and Machine learning: AI and ML are leading to the automation of some jobs that were previously done by humans, such as finance and accounting, customer service, and marketing.
Disruption: Technology is changing the way many industries operate, and as a result, some jobs are becoming obsolete. For example, the rise of digital photography has led to a decline in demand for traditional film photographers. | eng | 25964a8f-a1f1-458a-99bd-25448e99be01 | https://timebucks.org/2023/01/13/how-many-jobs-have-been-lost-due-to-technology/ |
'She was so relieved in that moment, and you see it fall out in her body,' Dr Colón concludes, before, with her next adjustment, Brenda actually farts in her face.
Crack Addicts airs on TLC in America | eng | 330d87dc-62d2-45bb-afd6-1561dfabfdd5 | https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/woman-who-can-t-stop-farting-left-screaming-as-she-gets-her-back-clicked/ar-AA1bFVOe?li=BBnba9O |
Is this discolored water hazardous?
As mentioned, the minerals that build up in our water mains are naturally occurring in our groundwater. These are, primarily, iron and manganese. While these minerals pose aesthetic concerns (discolored water, stained fixtures) they are not recognized as posing health risks. | eng | c59e70b8-a289-486a-a715-ed2a47cf4b60 | https://www.kpud.org/faqs/is-this-discolored-water-hazardous/ |
The standalone offline installation for Skylights 32 little and 64 bit is Portable Qtranslate 6.1, which is available for free download. With Google Translate and various many speakers, Qtranslate 6.1 is a potent implementation that reads out the text to help you pronounce words more clearly.
Review of Portable Qtranslate 6. 1
The most dependable tool for translating from your native tongue to any other language is Qtranslate, which you can use when traveling to or conversing with someone who speaks another word in another country. This potent program converts the language using Sdl, Babylon, Yandex, Microsoft Translate, Prompt, etc. You won't demand any professional knowledge to use this request because the language's's user interface is pretty straightforward, well-kept, and user-friendly. This application is simple enough for a layperson to use without any problems. It can be carried on any removable store product because it is a foldable request that doesn't require any special assembly procedures.
Additionally, it can help you pronounce wording more clearly by reading it aloud. Additionally, the effort industry likely instantly recognize the resource language if you copy the email there. All errors in the email are automatically found by the magic chequer, which alerts the users. Users can use this software with just a few clicks thanks to the support for hotkeys. The keys can also be changed, and a variety of many activities can be carried out. Additionally, it keeps records and helps owners in a variety of additional ways.
Complimentary update of Modular Qtranslate 6.1
The standalone, moveable remake of Qtranslate 6. 1 for Windows can be downloaded by clicking the button above. It works with both the x64 and X86 architectures. It has many similar features in addition to vocabulary auto-detect, making it a potent transcription device. | eng | a1e9e495-9716-47e5-a5c1-6521345d2573 | https://wellwomennetwork.com/portable-qtranslate-6-1-free-download/ |
Activation Lock for Mac computers is part of Find My – a feature created by Apple to stop anyone else from using your MacBook, iMac, or other Mac computer if it is ever stolen or lost.
Activation Lock is enabled automatically when you configure Find My on your computer. Or when you sign in to your iCloud account from your Mac.
Find My works by keeping your Mac secure – even when in the wrong hands. It prevents thieves from deleting or reactivating and using your computer. It works by requesting your Apple ID and password, or the device passcode.
Activation Lock will deter others from using your Mac without your permission.
This useful security feature can be found on Mac computers with Apple silicon or that use the Apple T2 Security Chip. This means almost all Apple Mac computers released since 2020 have Activation Lock.
How it works
The Activation Lock status is held on Apple's servers, not on the Mac computer.
With Activation Lock, your Apple ID and password are required before anyone can:
Turn off Find My on your device
Sign out of your device
Erase and reactivate your device
When any task in the preceding list is attempted, the Mac contacts Apple to check if Activation Lock is enabled. If it is turned on, the Mac requests the Apple ID password with the following message:
"This device is linked to an Apple ID. Enter the Apple ID and password that were used to set up this device".
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Once the correct Apple ID and password have been entered into the Mac, you will be able to erase and reactivate it.
Since Activation Lock is not held on the Mac wiping and resetting it will not get rid of it. If you do attempt to erase the device you will be prompted for the Apple ID password before you can wipe it anyway.
If you share your Mac computer it may not be your account that has permission to turn off Find My, sign out, remotely delete the Mac. Activation Lock is turned on only for the first person who sets up Find My. That person's Apple ID and password are required, not yours | eng | 8ffa0b30-1560-4ebc-ae5d-c53e00a9d0a1 | https://www.netchimp.co.uk/webdesign/unlock-iphone/activation-lock-on-mac/ |
SAQR'S ECLIPSE
"Saqr's Eclipse" is a 20 minute-long narrative produced by Kerning Cultures Network that functions as a multi-layered thriller series set for a podcast. The eight episodes of the series are about celebrity travel blogger Faisal Saqr's adventure in the Empty Quarter - Rub' al Khali (in Saudi Arabia) leading a group of extreme sport travelers to one of the most dangerous spots; a once in a lifetime adventure to witness the unique Total Eclipse of the Sun.
Given the eerie undertones that are consistent throughout the series, the Arabic lettering for the title alludes to sinister visual cues such as the orbital movements of celestial bodies - namely the sun and the moon during an eclipse cycle - which are at the center of the plotline, during which the protagonist embarks on a race against the cosmos. | eng | 8f55c36a-359d-481a-862b-88adf55b17db | https://www.40mustaqel.com/Saqr-s-Eclipse |
001 Leading Innovation and Change | eng | 718c2a1e-a747-4e1e-81de-95db00dcdf5a | https://college.ch/online-mba-leading-innovation-york-st-john-university-admissions |
What's the Weather Books - Set of 4
3 years & up. Teach children about different types of weather with this fun illustrated series. Each book has questions at the end teachers can use to further the conversation about weather. Set of 4. Hardcover. | eng | bb6b41dc-ab9a-4c4f-bc21-7d7b90543f2b | https://www.kaplanco.com/product/37139/whats-the-weather-books-set-of-4?c=38%7CEL2100 |
A Review: School Climate: Leading with Collective Efficacy
I have read a few books on school climate, how to change it and how to create it, but it was this one sentence written by the author, Peter M. DeWitt, that finally brought it all together for me:
As educators and leaders we have many goals, responsibilities and initiatives that we want to successfully implement, but regardless of our best intentions, none of our efforts will matter if we do not have a school culture that works and learns together and supports our best efforts with the one end in mind: the success of our students.
School Climate: Leading with Collective Efficacy written by Peter M. DeWitt (@PeterMDewitt) is a relevant and thought-provoking read for anyone hoping to make a positive change in their school culture. DeWitt uses a collection of educator/leader experiences and questions designed for the reader to reflect on and to challenge the reader's perception of what school climate is and why it is essential to all we do.
DeWitt refers to the collaborative leadership framework throughout the book as an opportunity for reflection and as a tool to support the growth of all – including the leader. Together with the resources provided, the reader can determine where they are in the framework in various scenarios and understand how and why a shift might be needed to truly engage all stakeholders.
The power of collective efficacy, "…the collective self-perception that teachers in a given school make an educational difference to their students over and above the educational impact of their homes and communities (Tschannen -Moran and Barr 2004), requires strong collaborative leadership to empower each and every stakeholder in the school community. The leadership framework supports leader reflection and feedback as leaders assess their leadership style for moving forward.
Throughout this book, I kept reading the book through the lens of both a leader and a learner, and I particularly enjoyed the topic of parent efficacy. Recently tasked with supporting the rollout of a family engagement tool, I found DeWitt's ideas of building parent self-efficacy engaging and relevant. When we talk about a truly collaborative approach to educating our learners, we need to pause and reflect on the role assigned, if at all, to our families and consider what part of the leadership framework we are at when communicating with our families. We need to ask ourselves, "are we communicating with them or at them"? We are rolling out the platform as a consistent and convenient communication tool for families and schools but it is not the silver bullet for our family engagement challenges: "…we have hundreds of ways to communicate ….but the increased volume of the possible tools doesn't mean we communicate any better. What we have to do is understand why we are communicating in the first place" (Dewitt, School Climate:Leading with Collective Efficacy, 146-147). By building both our collective efficacy and our parent efficacy we can all do better at working together to meet the needs of the learners we serve.
To be honest I have always wondered how any educator could not possess collective efficacy and make the decision to enter into education. After reading this book, I truly get now that it doesn't matter what my belief about efficacy-self, collaborative or otherwise because unless our school teams support and demonstrate collective efficacy, our well-intentioned efforts will not gain traction and have a lasting and sustainable impact. Moving forward without collective efficacy would like be building your dream home on an unstable foundation. Outwardly the home may be beautiful, but eventually, the cracks will show and the building itself will shift and lean and be unable to support its intended goal of being your dream home. As educators, we need to have a solid foundation for all we do. A positive, supportive school climate is our foundation. It doesn't matter if our focus is curricular, technology-enabled learning, well-being, experiential learning, family engagement or any other education goal we want for our students, without a positive school climate that opens our hearts and our minds to collective efficacy and collaborative leadership our efforts will not be as purposeful regardless our best intentions.
As Dewitt, stated, " a positive and inclusive school climate can engage the unengaged and can maximize authentic learning experiences as opposed to compliant ones. (Dewitt 176) and in the end that is all we want for ALL our learners.Throughout the book, DeWitt makes it clear that real change and purposeful leading and learning cannot rest on one person alone and this book will support leaders willing to undertake the steps necessary to create an inclusive learning environment. A positive school culture belongs to all us and begins the minute we belong to a school community and continues long past the bell. If you are a leader and learner and want to create an open and supportive environment in which all welcome, all are equal and all are working together towards common goals than I highly recommend reading School Climate: Leading with Collective Efficacy.
Please feel free to read other reviews of resources of other school climate resources that I have had the opportunity to read: | eng | a26d652f-7d58-4558-a242-bd23467866e3 | https://swallwin.wordpress.com/2018/06/10/a-review-school-climate-leading-with-collective-efficacy/ |
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Teach Your Kids to Code is a parent's and teacher's guide to teaching kids basic programming and problem solving using Python, the powerful language used in college courses and by tech companies like Google and IBM. Step-by-step explanations will have kids learning computational thinking right away, while visual and game-oriented examples hold their attention. Friendly introductions to fundamental programming concepts such as variables, loops, and functions will help even the youngest programmers build the skills they need to make their own cool games and applications. Whether you've been coding for years or have never programmed anything at all, Teach Your Kids to Code will help you show your young programmer how to: –Explore geometry by drawing colorful shapes with Turtle graphics –Write programs to encode and decode messages, play Rock-Paper-Scissors, and calculate how tall someone is in Ping-Pong balls –Create fun, playable games like War, Yahtzee, and Pong –Add interactivity, animation, and sound to their apps Teach Your Kids to Code is the perfect companion to any introductory programming class or after-school meet-up, or simply your educational efforts at home. Spend some fun, productive afternoons at the computer with your kids—you can all learn something!
This book is an introduction to the poker game, emphasizing on the Texas Hold 'em Poker, the betting structure, poker variants, poker strategy and specific poker tournaments. The popularity of poker (mainly the no-limit Texas hold'em) reached an unprecedented peak in the 2000s. This "poker boom" is attributed to several factors: the invention of online poker, the television broadcast tournaments (with miniature cameras revealing the cards), the presentation of the online poker sites in television commercials, and victory in 2003 of Chris Moneymaker at the World Series of Poker. Not only the public can now follow the actions of the tournaments on television, turning this game in the sporting spectacle, but it can also be played directly from home. The spread of tournaments such as the World Series of Poker and the World Poker Tour created a strong following among television program providers by cable or satellite. Because of the hype, professional players have become celebrities, with many fans around the world participating in tournaments in the hope of being confronted with these celebrities. Poker is played in many variations but there are three large families. They differ firstly by the way of distribution of playing cards. Cards can be shared by all players or private for each player. They can also be closed (visible only by the owner of cards) or open (visible to all). There are also differences in the game base on stakes. The winning hands can be high, low or both (high/low). In some embodiments where poker is played high and low hands, certain conditions are imposed on low hands. For example, a player's hand can not contain card over eight (eight or better), or aces can count only as high card (deuce to seven). Poker is a microcosm of all we admire and disdain about capitalism and democracy. It can be rough-hewn or polished, warm or cold, charitable and caring or hard and impersonal. It is fickle and elusive, but ultimately it is fair, and right, and just. -- Lou KriegerCombinatorics is mathematics of enumeration, existence, construction, and optimization questions concerning finite sets. This text focuses on the first three types of questions and covers basic counting and existence principles, distributions, generating functions, recurrence relations, Pólya theory, combinatorial designs, error correcting codes, partially ordered sets, and selected applications to graph theory including the enumeration of trees, the chromatic polynomial, and introductory Ramsey theory. The only prerequisites are single-variable calculus and familiarity with sets and basic proof techniques. The text emphasizes the brands of thinking that are characteristic of combinatorics: bijective and combinatorial proofs, recursive analysis, and counting problem classification. It is flexible enough to be used for undergraduate courses in combinatorics, second courses in discrete mathematics, introductory graduate courses in applied mathematics programs, as well as for independent study or reading courses. What makes this text a guided tour are the approximately 350 reading questions spread throughout its eight chapters. These questions provide checkpoints for learning and prepare the reader for the end-of-section exercises of which there are over 470. Most sections conclude with Travel Notes that add color to the material of the section via anecdotes, open problems, suggestions for further reading, and biographical information about mathematicians involved in the discoveries.
Combinatorics, Second Edition is a well-rounded, general introduction to the subjects of enumerative, bijective, and algebraic combinatorics. The textbook emphasizes bijective proofs, which provide elegant solutions to counting problems by setting up one-to-one correspondences between two sets of combinatorial objects. The author has written the textbook to be accessible to readers without any prior background in abstract algebra or combinatorics. Part I of the second edition develops an array of mathematical tools to solve counting problems: basic counting rules, recursions, inclusion-exclusion techniques, generating functions, bijective proofs, and linear algebraic methods. These tools are used to analyze combinatorial structures such as words, permutations, subsets, functions, graphs, trees, lattice paths, and much more. Part II cover topics in algebraic combinatorics including group actions, permutation statistics, symmetric functions, and tableau combinatorics. This edition provides greater coverage of the use of ordinary and exponential generating functions as a problem-solving tool. Along with two new chapters, several new sections, and improved exposition throughout, the textbook is brimming with many examples and exercises of various levels of difficulty.
A brief look at the proliferation of legalized gambling that is occurring in spite of the contradictory attitudes of some political and religious figures toward legalized gambling, the payback percentages of various casino games, a strategy to avoid large losses, the place of comps and cashback in the gambling budget, the effect of gambling on taxes, and a description of cheating and other dangers patrons need to be aware of in the casino environment.
What Is Combinatorics Anyway? Broadly speaking, combinatorics is the branch of mathematics dealing with different ways of selecting objects from a set or arranging objects. It tries to answer two major kinds of questions, namely, counting questions: how many ways can a selection or arrangement be chosen with a particular set of properties; and structural questions: does there exist a selection or arrangement of objects with a particular set of properties? The authors have presented a text for students at all levels of preparation. For some, this will be the first course where the students see several real proofs. Others will have a good background in linear algebra, will have completed the calculus stream, and will have started abstract algebra. The text starts by briefly discussing several examples of typical combinatorial problems to give the reader a better idea of what the subject covers. The next chapters explore enumerative ideas and also probability. It then moves on to enumerative functions and the relations between them, and generating functions and recurrences., Important families of functions, or numbers and then theorems are presented. Brief introductions to computer algebra and group theory come next. Structures of particular interest in combinatorics: posets, graphs, codes, Latin squares, and experimental designs follow. The authors conclude with further discussion of the interaction between linear algebra and combinatorics. Features Two new chapters on probability and posets. Numerous new illustrations, exercises, and problems. More examples on current technology use A thorough focus on accuracy Three appendices: sets, induction and proof techniques, vectors and matrices, and biographies with historical notes, Flexible use of MapleTM and MathematicaTM
The world's best poker players can read their opponents' most subtle expressions and behaviours, no matter how hard their opponents try to hide them. A tapping foot, a change in vocal tone, and countless other clues tell an informed player what cards the opponent is holding and how they're likely to be played. The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Poker Tells explains everything amateur poker players need to start interpreting tells and using them to develop poker intuition.
Find exactly what you need to introduce your students to the fundamentals of programming logic with Farrell's direct, efficient JUST ENOUGH PROGRAMMING LOGIC AND DESIGN, 2E. This unique, language-independent approach to logic provides seven chapters focused on key programming and logic content in a concise format that helps readers progress through the subject matter quickly. Students study introductory concepts, structure, decision-making, looping, array manipulation, and calling methods as well as an introduction to object-oriented programming. Everyday examples and clear explanations in this edition's streamlined presentation make this a perfect choice for students with no prior programming experience. Twenty-five brief new videos from the author expand upon and clarify topics, while new Debugging Exercises and a wealth of review and programming exercises in each chapter help students hone their coding and programming skills. Use this concise approach alone or as a companion text in any programming language course. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
In this second book of what will be a four-volume series, the authors present, in a mathematically rigorous way, the essential foundations of both the theory and practice of algorithms, approximation, and optimization—essential topics in modern applied and computational mathematics. This material is the introductory framework upon which algorithm analysis, optimization, probability, statistics, machine learning, and control theory are built. This text gives a unified treatment of several topics that do not usually appear together: the theory and analysis of algorithms for mathematicians and data science students; probability and its applications; the theory and applications of approximation, including Fourier series, wavelets, and polynomial approximation; and the theory and practice of optimization, including dynamic optimization. When used in concert with the free supplemental lab materials, Foundations of Applied Mathematics, Volume 2: Algorithms, Approximation, Optimization teaches not only the theory but also the computational practice of modern mathematical methods. Exercises and examples build upon each other in a way that continually reinforces previous ideas, allowing students to retain learned concepts while achieving a greater depth. The mathematically rigorous lab content guides students to technical proficiency and answers the age-old question "When am I going to use this?" This textbook is geared toward advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in mathematics, data science, and machine learning. | eng | 2119884f-626c-4c07-9000-130a9a5f3a82 | https://www.all-med.net/pdf/three-of-a-kind/ |
Fireboy And Watergirl 2: Light Temple
About game «Fireboy And Watergirl 2: Light Temple»
Who constructed the temple of light, and what is it? Most importantly, how can I leave this place? These are the queries our characters converse with one another in Fireboy And Watergirl 2: Light Temple, a brand-new two-player adventure. You must find yourself in a temple of light in the game Fireboy And Watergirl 2: Light Temple and manage to escape unscathed. As the series goes on, the two are now stranded inside the Temple of Light. To pass all the doors, hatches, and perilous puddles of water and lava, they require your assistance. Assist them by resolving a variety of engaging puzzle challenges. Rescue characters from the temple's depths while you gather gems.
For the required doors to open and levels to pass, you will need to constantly direct the light. To engage the mechanisms and proceed, you must shift the mirror boxes from one location to another. It is crucial that none of your heroes perish during the procedure; otherwise, even if one of them survives, you will have to restart the level. So grab your friend and start the adventure | eng | a36806b5-c5a7-4f26-bc0f-cec38cd8b5d8 | https://www.friv2online.com/fireboy-and-watergirl-2.html |
why am i gaining weight when i workout in 2023
Why am I gaining weight while and exercising?
Muscle Gains. Muscle mass is denser than fat mass and you will undoubtedly gain weight from lean muscle gains. While your clothes may feel looser, the scale may tell you otherwise
Why am I gaining weight when I'm eating less and working out?
You've gained muscle. And here's an often overlooked fact: Muscle tissue is more dense than fat tissue. So as you gain more muscle and lose fat, you change your overall body composition, which can result in a higher weight, but a smaller figure and better health.
Do you gain weight before losingYour Workout Might Be Causing Weight Gain You've been exercising on the reg (you go, Glen Coco), only to step on the scale and find out that you've gained a few pounds. Your immediate thoughts: "why am I gaining weight?" and "how am I gaining weight for that matter?" While it can be easy to let a higher number on the scale screw with your head (especially if you feel you've been doing all the "right" things), gaining weight after working out shouldn't be a cause for panic. Here, four reasons you might end up gaining weight while working out and eating healthy. Water Retention After Exercise Think you just lost a few pounds from that serious spin class? It's likely just water loss due to sweat. And if you're seeing a higher number on the scale, that could be due to water retention (which sometimes happens after exercise). The takeaway: The amount of H20 in your system has a heavy influence on your weight and could be the answer to the question, "why do I gain…
Hey, Health Coach: Why Am I Gaining Weight When I … – Forbes
Hey, Health Coach: Why Am I Gaining Weight When I'm Working Out? Editor's Note::In "Hey, Health Coach," Sarah Hays Coomer answers reader questions about the intersection of health and overall well-being. Have a question? Send her a message (and don't forget to use a sleuthy pseudonym!). Hey, Health Coach, I'm training for a 10K race. I was hoping to lose weight in the process, but somehow I've managed to gain it instead. That was not the plan! Why am I gaining weight when I'm working out? – Not Fast Enough Dear Not Fast Enough, First, congratulations on your goal to run a 10K. Big objectives like that can help you create healthy habits that have the potential to extend well beyond race day, especially if you enjoy the training process. You don't mention if your pseudonym, Not Fast Enough, refers to not running or not losing weight fast enough, but I gather it might be a little of both. You're much more likely to stick with a workout routine if you're getting the payoff you want. If you're disappointed or…
7 Reasons you're gaining weight when your trying to lose it
7 Reasons you're gaining weight when your trying to lose it You run more. You eat less. Yet, you're still not dropping kilos. Here's what's going on. It happens to the best of us: You set a goal to get fit, so you start racking up the kilometres. You hit the gym, bang out some intervals, and watch what you're eating—all with the anticipation that you'll drop a few kilos.Tunisia lacks Viagra | Slate Africa what happens if i take viagra better than viagra – jokes and drawingsExcept the opposite happens. You step on the scale only to see a higher number than when you started. You take off your clothes (and your watch…and maybe your rings) and try again to no avail. The needle doesn't budge, and now you're wondering, why am I gaining weight? But before you launch the scale (and your resolve) out the window, know that it's totally normal. In fact, it's not always a bad thing (and it's often resolvable when it is). Sometimes, putting…
Why You Might Be Gaining Weight After Working Out
Gaining Weight After Working Out? Here's Why There are several research-backed reasons why you might notice a slight weight gain after exercise. These include muscle gain, water retention, post-workout inflammation, supplement use, or even undigested food. In most cases, post-workout weight gain is temporary. Here is what you need to know about gaining weight after working out. Watch Now: 4 Reasons Losing Inches but Not Weight Is Worth Celebrating Why You're Gaining Weight After Working Out Gaining weight after working out is likely due to muscle fiber inflammation, muscle glycogen and water weight gain, and over time, muscle mass gain. If weight loss is your goal, seeing an increase on the scale when you've been making an effort to exercise can be frustrating. However, it is a normal, common occurrence that is likely temporary. Here are some of the reasons why it might be happening to you. Muscle Weight Gain You will likely gain muscle when you start working out. How much muscle you gain depends on your diet and the type of workouts you do. But any…
4 Reasons Working Out Could Cause You to Gain Weight
4 Reasons Working Out Could Cause You to Gain Weight Right off the bat, it's important to note that this doesn't happen to everyone, so this isn't a preemptive excuse not to exercise! However, if you do happen to gain weight when starting a new program, don't worry — it's completely normal and temporary. Odds are that weight gain is not fat, but rather temporary water weight due to inflammation. Give it some time and it will pass. That said, it might be a few other things, all of them fixable, so let's run through the list and see if we can find a match. 1. Temporary Inflammation The most likely reason your scale crept up is inflammation. When you work out, it causes little tears in your muscle fibers. This is called microtrauma and it's why you feel sore after a workout. On the upside, your body heals these little tears, making the fibers tougher than they were originally. That's how you become stronger and fitter — it's part of…
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Here's Why You're Gaining Weight After You Start ExercisingYou kicked up your workout routine, squeezing in a few solid days a week of sweat, and eating a balanced diet filled with plenty of nutritious foods. You feel like you're well on your way to tipping the scale, but when you finally step on, the numbers say otherwise. Well, listen up: You're not alone. Research shows that while some people lose weight from exercise alone, most people do not. There are a lot of factors that come into play when it comes to weight loss, including some lifestyle choices and health habits that can cause you to put on pounds even when you're putting in the work. Here are some reasons you might not be seeing the results you wanted from your workout: 1. You're giving the number on the scale too much credit.There are a variety of reasons you shouldn't mind the number on the scale as much. There are days…
I'm Working Out Regularly—So Why Am I Gaining Weight?!
I'm Working Out Regularly—So Why Am I Gaining Weight?!ShutterstockYou've been killing your workout game for a few weeks now (do it, girl!) and you're feeling pretty darn good. Your pants fit a little better, you have the energy of a 12-year-old, and you can do twice as many squats as you could three weeks ago.Then you step on the scale and you're…five pounds heavier!? Umm, what??Before you totally freak out (remember how good you feel?), check out these reasons why your scale might be moving in an unexpected direction. More From Women's HealthYour Bod's Retaining Extra H2O Within a week of hopping on the sweaty bandwagon, you may notice weight gain. "When you start exercising, your muscles start gobbling up fuel called glycogen," says Krista Scott-Dixon, Ph.D., Director, Headspace Adjustment Bureau, Precision Nutrition. Since glycogen stores water, you could gain up to 10 pounds in water weight alone, says Scott-Dixon. As long as you're exercising regularly, yes, you're going to carry around some extra agua. Before you side-eye that…
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'I Just Started Working Out—Why Am I Gaining Weight?!'Tempura/ GettyWhen you set out to drop pounds, part of your game plan probably includes working out consistently. (You go, girl.) But it can be really confusing when you notice the number on the scale increasing after your initial effort. What gives?!"Exercise is a stress on your body, which creates micro tears in your muscles, and the inflammation from those tears will cause you to retain more water," explains Rachel Cosgrove, C.S.C.S, author of The Female Body Breakthrough. And, as you begin working out, your body might start to store more glycogen in your muscles to make sure you've got lots of stored carbs (i.e. glycogen) to burn during your next workout, which will also tip the scale a bit higher, she says.Though the scale might make you feel like you're doing something wrong, that's not the case. Your body just needs time to adjust, says Cosgrove. "As you stay consistent, you will start to see your body-fat levels drop and your weight come down," she says.Follow her tips to keep your progress up and the scale down from day one.Drink One Ounce Of Water… | eng | c0325c2f-c7a1-41b1-8302-338ab9750cd3 | http://dohongseo.com/why-am-i-gaining-weight-when-i-workout-96449883/ |
A Historical Commentary on St. Paul's Epistle to the Galatians
By W. M. Ramsay
Part 2
Historical Commentary
Chapter 3
Persons Mentioned in the Epistle
The persons mentioned by name in
the Epistle are Titus, Cephas
Peter, James, John and Barnabas.
Titus was evidently unknown to
the Galatians. The point of
Paul's reference to him turns on
his nationality. He was a Greek,
and this is carefully explained
in Gal 2:3, so that the readers
may not fail to catch the drift
of the argument. Had the
Galatians known Titus, had he
accompanied Paul on a journey
and been familiar to them, the
explanation would have been
unnecessary; and in this Epistle
there is not a single
unnecessary word.
It is assumed that the Galatians
know that Cephas and Peter were
the same person; but we cannot
suppose that they were converted
without learning who the Twelve
Apostles were; and, even if Paul
and Barnabas had not made the
Apostles known to them, the
Judaising emissaries would have
done so, as the whole burden of
their argument was that James,
Peter, etc., were superior in
authority to Paul. Yet, even as
regards the three, James and
Cephas and John, the point on
which the argument turns — "they
who were reputed to be pillars"
— is made clear and explicit.
Some knowledge about the
Apostles is assumed; but the
crucial point is expressed, and
not merely assumed.
Barnabas, however, is mentioned
simply by name, and it is
assumed that his personality was
familiar to the Galatians —
"even Barnabas was carried
away". The whole point in this
expression lies in Barnabas's
staunch championship of Gentile
rights: it presupposes a
knowledge of his action and
views. Paul, who even explains
that James, Peter and John were
the leading Apostles, assumes
that Barnabas is so familiar,
that his argument will be caught
without any explanation. There
is only one set of congregations
among whom it could be assumed
that Barnabas was better known
than Peter and James and John.
Paul was writing to the
Galatians, whom Barnabas and he
had converted, and among whom
Barnabas had spent many months.
We must conclude that Barnabas
was known to the Galatians,
while Titus was unknown to them.
Now it is argued in my St. Paul,
p. 285, that Titus was taken by
Paul with him on his third
journey (Act 18:23). After that
journey, when Titus had spent a
good many weeks among the
Galatians, it would not have
been necessary to explain to
them that he was a Greek. On the
other hand, it was a telling
sequel to the Epistle that
Titus, who is quoted as an
example to the Galatians, and
who was of course one of "the
brethren which are with me" and
associated in the Epistle,
should personally visit the
Galatians along with Paul on his
next journey. There is a natural
connection between the
prominence of Titus in Paul's
mind during this Galatian crisis
and the selection of him as
companion among the Galatians.
One might almost be prepared to
find that, when Paul went on to
Ephesus, Titus was left behind
for a time in Galatia,
confirming the churches and organising the contribution; and
that thereafter he rejoined Paul
at Ephesus in time to be sent on
a mission for a similar purpose
to Corinth.
Now, glance for a moment at the
North Galatian theory. It is
certain that, according to that
view, Barnabas was personally
unknown to the North Galatians,
while there is a considerable
probability that Titus (who was
with Paul in Ephesus) had
accompanied him all the way from
Ephesus, and was therefore known
to them. The North Galatian view
leaves the tone of the
references an insoluble
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The Value of Connection While Aging
As we age, our social circles tend to shrink. Our children grow up and move away, our friends get busy with their own lives, and our spouses may pass away. This can leave us feeling lonely and isolated.
But human connection is essential for our well-being, no matter what our age. Studies have shown that social isolation can have a negative impact on our physical and mental health. It can increase our risk of heart disease, stroke, depression, and dementia.
So how can we stay connected as we age? Here are a few tips:
Stay active in your community. Volunteer, join a club, or take a class. Getting involved in your community is a great way to meet new people and make friends.
Reach out to old friends and family. Don't be afraid to pick up the phone or send a letter. Even a short conversation can make a big difference.
Get involved in online communities. There are many online forums and groups for seniors. These can be a great way to connect with people who share your interests.
Consider moving to a retirement community. Retirement communities offer a variety of social and recreational activities, and they can be a great way to stay connected with other seniors.
Human connection is essential for our well-being. By staying connected with others, we can improve our physical and mental health, and we can live longer, happier lives.
Here are some additional benefits of human connection:
Reduces stress. Social interaction can help to reduce stress levels by releasing endorphins, which have mood-boosting effects.
Improves sleep. Spending time with loved ones can help to promote better sleep quality.
Increases self-esteem. Feeling connected to others can help to boost self-esteem and self-worth.
Reduces loneliness. Loneliness is a major risk factor for health problems, including heart disease, stroke, and dementia. Social interaction can help to reduce loneliness and improve overall well-being.
Increases lifespan. Studies have shown that people who have strong social ties tend to live longer than those who are socially isolated.
If you are looking for ways to connect with others, here are a few ideas:
Join a club or group. There are many clubs and groups for people of all ages and interests. This is a great way to meet new people and make friends.
Volunteer. Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community and meet new people.
Take a class. Taking a class is a great way to learn something new, meet new people, and stay active.
Attend social events. There are many social events that are specifically geared towards seniors. This is a great way to meet new people and have fun.
Get involved in online communities. There are many online communities for seniors. This is a great way to connect with others who share your interests.
No matter how you choose to connect with others, the important thing is to make an effort to stay socially engaged. Human connection is essential for our well-being, and it can help us to live longer, happier lives.
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female
Ah, the female cleavage. It's a sight to behold, isn't it? Some might call it nature's most beautiful creation.
And there's no denying that it's a highly regarded pleasure, for both men and women. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the reasons why the female cleavage is so universally adored.
First and foremost, it's an age-old symbol of femininity. The curves of a woman's body are something to be celebrated, and the cleavage is no exception.
It's a visual cue that lets the world know that the woman in question is confident in her own skin and proud of her body.
Of course, it's not just about aesthetics. The cleavage is also a sensual pleasure. It's an erogenous zone that can be stimulated in a variety of ways, from gentle caresses to more passionate exploration. It's no wonder that many women enjoy showing off their cleavage, as it can be a powerful tool for attracting a partner.
But it's not just about sex. The cleavage is also a symbol of nurturing and comfort. For many people, it's associated with the warmth and safety of a mother's embrace. Even if you're not consciously aware of it, the sight of a woman's cleavage can trigger a deep-seated sense of security and contentment.
And let's not forget the practical benefits of cleavage. It can be a handy storage space for all manner of items, from phones to pens to snacks. It's like having a built-in pocket, only sexier.
Of course, it's worth noting that not everyone is a fan of the cleavage. Some argue that it's objectifying and perpetuates unrealistic beauty standards. And while there is certainly some truth to these criticisms, it's hard to deny the power and appeal of the cleavage.
In conclusion, the female cleavage is a highly regarded pleasure for a variety of reasons. It's a symbol of femininity, sensuality, nurturing, and practicality. So the next time you catch a glimpse of a beautiful cleavage, take a moment to appreciate all that it represents. Just be sure to do so respectfully and without objectifying the woman in question.
More About Cleavage
Evolutionary Advantage: Many researchers suggest that cleavage may have had an evolutionary advantage for women in attracting potential mates. It is said that the prominent cleavage signals fertility and good health to potential mates.
Confidence Booster: For women, showing off cleavage can be an empowering experience that boosts their confidence and self-esteem. It allows them to embrace their femininity and feel sexy and desirable.
Fashion Statement: Cleavage can also be used as a fashion statement. Many women choose outfits that accentuate their cleavage to feel confident and stylish. It is a way of expressing oneself and celebrating their bodies.
Sensual Appeal: Cleavage can also have a sensual appeal for both men and women. It can be seen as an invitation for intimacy and a visual representation of desire.
Cultural Significance: Throughout history and across different cultures, the female cleavage has held significance. From ancient art to modern fashion, it has been celebrated and admired for its beauty and allure.
In conclusion, the female cleavage is a highly regarded pleasure that has both physical and psychological benefits.
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Reality is a consciousness hologramtherefore people experience simultaneously on many levels of awareness, some considered dreams and some physical.
As far back as memory serves, humans have always dreamed and in some way were aware of their dreams, if not able to understand them. In pre-historic times, dreams were recorded on cave walls where one might find a prone body with an image above it and wavy lines connecting the 2 images.
Most dreams were linked with the 'supernatural', messages sent from gods or ways to heal the person dreaming as reality has always been about healing and the journey of humanity back to its creational source.
Every ancient civilization developed some manner in which to record dreams, often recorded as oral tradition to be kept by the Record Keepers, Elders, Shaman, of that culture. If a message came from god, it was prophecy, holy and would one day determine to journey of the people.
Atlantis
In mythological Atlantis they one used dreams temples and crystals arranged in a specific matrix to enhance their dreams thus receiving messages from those of our realms.
Today, many people dream of a place called Atlantis, merging this reality with their experiences there. They often view themselves in the final days of Atlantis, before it allegedly sank into the 'sea of creation' as it is a parallel running grid.
Our dreamtime is spent in parallel grids of experience.
The fall of Atlantis mirrors our current experience in which we are shown through dreams, and meditations, the ending of this reality and the beginning of a Golden Age, the Alchemy of Consciousness through time and illusion, dreams and projected reality.
Many people see themselves as priests or priestesses storing or hiding information in crystals as Atlantis fell.
This information would be found in our 'current' [as in electromagnetic energies] time line, in computer technology, communication devices using crystals, crystal grids, gemstones and more.
The 'Aboriginal Dreamtime' is that part of aboriginal culture which explains the origins and culture of the land and its people. Aborigines have the longest continuous cultural history of any group of people on Earth, dating back, by some estimates, 65,000 years. Dreamtime is Aboriginal Religion and Culture.
The Dreamtime contains many parts: It is the story of things that have happened, how the universe came to be, how human beings were created and how the Creator intended for humans to function within the cosmos. As with all other cultures, it speaks of Earth's Creation by Gods and Goddesses, some of whom were kind hearted, while others were cruel.
The Australian Aborigines speak of jiva or guruwari, a seed power deposited in the earth. In the Aboriginal world view, every meaningful activity, event, or life process that occurs at a particular place leaves behind a vibrational residue in the earth, as plants leave an image of themselves as seeds. The shape of the land, its mountains, rocks, riverbeds, and waterholes , and its unseen vibrations echo the events that brought that place into creation. Everything in the natural world is a symbolic footprint of the metaphysical beings whose actions created our world. As with a seed, the potency of an earthly location is wedded to the memory of its origin. The Aborigines called this potency the "Dreaming" of a place, and this Dreaming constitutes the sacredness of the earth. Only in extraordinary states of consciousness can one be aware of, or attuned to, the inner dreaming of the Earth.
Another famous dream shrine was located in Lough Derg in Donegal, Ireland. It was a cave known as St. Patrick's Purgatory. People would entomb themselves in tiny cells for up to nine days waiting for a vision of what was waiting for them in hell. When a person was sick, a Priest would interpret the dream and then give advice on healing.
China
In ancient China, the dreamer's soul, "Hun", was considered to be the guiding factor of dreams. The "Hun" was thought to leave the body and communicate with the land of the dead. Dream Temples were created to this end. These temples sometimes served a political purpose through the 16th century. Any high official visiting a city reported to a temple the first night to receive dream guidance for his mission. Judges and government officials were also required to visit dream temples for insight and wisdom.
Egypt
In ancient Egypt dreams originallywere thought to be part of the supernatural world.
Ancient Egyptians had great temples which they used for initiations and as dream shrines
The recording of dreams in Egypt may be traced back to 2000 B.C. were the Egyptians wrote these dreams on papyrus with dreams symbols. Egyptians were among the early civilizations to attempt interpretation of their dreams. Egypt was where the process of "dream incubation" began. When a person was having troubles in their life and wanted help from their god, they would sleep in a temple, when they would wake the next morning a priest, which was then called a 'Master of the Secret Things', would be consulted for the interpretations of that night's dreams.
The earliest Greek view of dreams was that the gods physically visited dreamers, entering through a keyhole, and exiting the same way after the divine message was delivered.
The fifth century BC marks the first known Greek book on dreams, written by Antiphon, an Athenian statesman.
During this century, the Greeks developed the belief (through contact with other cultures) that souls left the sleeping body.
Hippocrates (469-399 BC), the father of medicine and Socrates' contemporary, wrote On Dreams. His theory was simple: during the day, the soul receives images; during the night, it produces images. Therefore, we dream.
Aristotle (384-322 BC) thought that dreams could be indicators of conditions within the body. He did not believe they were divinely inspired. He hypothesized that external stimuli are absent during sleep, so dreams are manifestations of a profound awareness of internal sensations which are expressed as dream imagery.
Galen, a Greek physician born in 129 AD, emphasized the need to observe dreams carefully for clues to healing. He was so trusting of dream messages that he carried out operations on the basis of his dream interpretations.
Artemidorus, his contemporary, wrote on The Interpretation of Dreams (Oneirocritica). describes this as the "best source we have for the dream interpretation practices of antiquity." His theory is extensive, but within the five books he wrote, he describes two classes of dreams: somnium, which forecasts the future; and insomnium, which deal with contemporary matters and are affected by the state of the body and mind. He stated that the dream interpreter should have information about the dreamer including:
1. Images that are natural, lawful and customary for the dreamer
2. Circumstances at the time of the dream
3. Dreamers occupation and personality
Healing, Incubation
The practice of
dream incubation was at least as important to the Greeks as it was among Mesopotamians, Egyptians, and Chinese.
Dreams also aided in their practice of medicine, sending sick people to particular temples in those places where the "gods of the body" had their shrines. The ailing Greeks would visit these temples, perform various religious rites, sleep, and hope to have a dream that assured a return to good health. Night after night they would sleep and sometimes this would go on for weeks or even months until they had the "right" dream. The most famous for dream pilgrimage was the Aesculapius at Epidaurus.
Aesculapius was a Greek healer who was believed to be the son of Apollo. He was linked with cults that began the practice of dream incubation. Aesculapius visited sleepers, miraculously curing them.
A shrine to Aesculapius was established at Epidaurus in the fifth century BC. It may still be visited today.
There are thought to be around 410 Aesculapian sanctuaries near Athens, generally being active from the sixth century BC until the third century BC.
Prophecies would also be given through dreams to those who slept in dream temples or shrines.
Almost like initiations of the ancient mystery school teachings, certain would go to the temple, where they would purify themselves first by making an offering to the Gods. Sometimes there was an animal sacrifice such as a ram, its fleece removed and then used as a sleeping mat inside the temple. The magistrates of the city also used the temple to receive answers to difficult questions.
Hebrews
Ancient Hebrews believed dreams were connections with God. However bad dreams were the work of Demons.
The biblical figures Solomon, Jacob, Nebuchadnezzar and Joseph were all visited in their dreams by God or prophets, who helped guide their decisions. It was recognized and accepted that the dreams of kings could influence whole nations and the futures of their peoples.
The Talmud, which was written between 200 and 500 AD, includes over two hundred references to dreams. It states that "dreams which are not understood are like letters which are not opened."
The Hebrews incubated dreams in order to receive divine revelation.
India
In ancient India - God spoke to the dreamer. The time when a prophetic dream occurred indicated when the event will take place.
In the Vedas, dreams of violence were thought to lead to success and happiness if the aggression was pro actively handled in the dream, even if the dreamer gets hurt in the process. If the dreamer remains passive and becomes hurt by his own passivity, however, it was considered a bad omen.
The Upanishads, written between 900 and 500 BC, articulates two perspectives on dreams. The first maintains that dreams are merely expressions of inner desires. The second closely resembles the Chinese belief of the soul leaving the body and being guided until awakened. It was also thought that if the sleeper was awakened abruptly, the soul might not return to the body quickly enough and the sleeper could die.
Japan
In ancient Japan the Emperor's palace contained a dream hall with an incubation bed.
Japanese Emperors also incubated their dreams at a
Shinto Temple at Usa on the southern island of Kyusha.
Muslims
In Mohammed's sacred book a distinction is made between true dreams from God and false dreams.
Rituals were used to create good dreams. Later on dream interpretation became associated with astrology.
Many Native American tribes believed that dreams revealed the hidden wishes of the soul or the messages from the Spirits above.
Dream Catchers help us to remember and work with our dreams. It is a very serious tool that is much more than a decorative ornament. The opening in the center determines the volume that you are asking to receive and parallels the changes that will occur in your life.
Rome
The ancient Romans had strong views on dreams. They believed dreams were messages from the Gods. Emperor Augustus ruled that anyone who had a dream about the state must proclaim it in the market place.
Every Roman Legion had a soothsayer to try and make sense of 'nocturnal visions'.
Priests consulted oracles and shrines for guidance to try and make sense of dreams.
The earliest recorded dreams are derived from materials dating back approximately 5000 years, in Mesopotamia. The Sumerians, the first cultural group to reside in Mesopotamia, left dream records dating back to 3100 BC.
According to these early writings, deities and royals, such as the 7th century BC scholar-king Assurbanipal, gave careful attention to dreams. Within Assurbanipal's archive of clay tablets, portions of the story of the legendary king Gilgamesh were found. In this epic poem, one of the earliest known classical stories, Gilgamesh reported his recurring dreams to his goddess-mother Ninsun, who made the first recorded dream interpretation. His dreams were taken as prophecy and used to guide actions in the waking world. These attitudes recorded in the Gilgamesh epic provide a valuable source of information about ancient dream beliefs.
Assyria - The Assyrians believed in dreams as omens. For example, if a person fled in their dreams it indicated all would be lost.
Babylon - The Babylonians divided dreams into two categories, good dreams were sent by the Gods and Bad dreams sent by Demons. Mamu
The Western Post-Classical View
During the European Middle Ages, dreams were often studied in the context of their relationship to God. Questions typical of the period were "Are dreams sent by God to a person of superior virtue? Or are they sent by demons to a person who has fallen from grace?"
Beginning with the dawn of the Christian era until the time of Sigmund Freud, dreams were not regarded as important. As society became more "structured," dreams fell into disrepute. Churches had little appreciation for the use of dream interpretation.
Modern Times: Dreams in the 20th Century
Sigmund Freud gave new life to the lost art of studying dreams in his major work, Die Traumdeutung (The Interpretation of Dreams), written in 1899.
Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung was interested in Freud's ideas that he visited him in Vienna in 1907. After 330 letters were exchanged, their correspondence was terminated due to differences in their beliefs. Freud (1949) believed that dreams were "delusions and illusions of a psychosis" and contained mostly hidden wish fulfillment.
Jung came to believe that dream contents present us with revelations that uncover and help to resolve emotional issues, problems, religious issues and fears. Jung believed that recurring dreams are proof that dream-manifested issues neglected in a conscious mode will show up repeatedly in dreams to demand attention. Many of the symbols or images from these dreams will return with each dream. "Man never perceives anything fully or comprehends anything completely". He concluded that symbolic terms are used to represent concepts that we cannot grasp.
There is a conscious use of symbols, as seen in religious symbolism; there is an unconscious use of symbols, such as spontaneous dream symbols. Both are to help us comprehend the world around us, whether sleeping or awake. Jung believed that the deeper layer of unconscious, which he calls the collective unconscious, is an inborn and universal part of the unconscious identical in all people. Jung thought that dreams could help us grow and heal through use of archetypal symbols.
These symbols, Jung proposed, are mental images from the collective unconscious which help us to recognize and integrate the parts of ourselves that we have disowned or are apprehensive about. Various archetypes are represented within myths, fairy tales, and religions, as well as dreams.
Among the numerous archetypes he documented are those of birth, rebirth, death, power, magic, the hero, the child, the trickster, God, the demon, the wise old man, the Earth mother, and many natural objects such as sun, moon, stars, rivers, fires, and animals.
In his quest to discover the role of dreaming, Jung also concluded that dreams are not only relevant to the dreamer's life, but that they are all parts of "one great web of psychological factors." Such things as events, movies and people seen the previous day also play a role in dreaming. Sometimes referred to as day residue, these memories leave impressions for the unconscious to deal with when the ego is at rest. The unconscious "reenacts" these glimpses of the past, in the form of a dream.
Jung estimated that he interpreted over 80,000 dreams by the time he retired in his 80s.
Through these, he surmised that dreams and their universal imagery seemed to follow a pattern among all individuals with whom he worked over time. By learning to observe the patterns within oneŐs dreams and learning to consciously interpret symbolic content, the process of individuation Đ gaining a higher state of consciousness through a broadened state of awareness Đ can occur.
This enables one to overcome many personal problems, fears and anxieties while realizing full potential.
Rather than interpreting and linking the dreams with past history, Perls has the dreamer act out all aspects of the dream. Someone dreaming of a glass house, for example, might find it useful to be the house and describe himself as such. He might then act out being the house.
For instance, the dreamer might surround another member of the group as walls of a house would, thus becoming aware of how it feels to be a warm, inviting structure for another.
In this case of a glass house, the dreamer might describe himself as transparent, fragile or easily shattered.
Much dialogue (between dreamer and dream object) is used in gestalt dream work, as it becomes a mental-block breaker, and another method of self-discovery.
It is helpful for the dreamer to experience this process with each part of the dream in order to learn about and reassimilate the disowned parts of self.
Other 20th century dream theorists Đ including Adler, Erikson, Maslow, Boss, Buhler, Greene, Heidegger, Garfield, Horney, Hartmann and Piotrowski studied dreams.
A common thread among most is that dreams provide opportunities for intrapersonal and interpersonal growth. | eng | 6a3e4f67-5ba2-449c-93f8-f86edac21afb | http://www.crystalinks.com/dream-lore.html |
The Armchair Chef…
Last night, Ella decided that she would "help" me cook dinner. She grabbed her little red armchair, carried it into the kitchen and plunked it in front of the microwave. Where she sat, watching the spaghetti sauce defrosting. Every time it beeped, she's get up, watched me stir the sauce and then pushed the buttons on the microwave before sitting back down. It was pretty funny! | eng | a1bec10b-fd03-422f-8526-5a817f480187 | https://kalemphoto.com/the-armchair-chef/ |
streetchat
Under the Australian Disability Discrimination Act 1992, known as DDA, public places must be accessible to people with a disability. The DDA is relevant to many aspects of street furniture. This article focuses on two products: Why is DDA important? DDA is part of universal design, which places human diversity at the forefront so places meet the needs of all users, regardless of age, size, disability or ability. It ensures that public spaces can be enjoyed by everyone. Ageing populations worldwide further increase demand for accessible design, to help people navigate and move through cities independently and in comfort. According to the UN's World Population Prospects: the 2019 Revision, the number of people aged 80 years or over is projected to triple, from 143 million in 2019 to 426 million | eng | 770e732b-030b-49a2-a4c6-b74557176c65 | https://streetfurniture.com/tag/park-seat/ |
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Baby Chicks!
This year, kindergarten students are incredibly lucky to share in a first-time experience at our school. The kindergarten team partnered with Mrs. Williams, the school librarian, to get some chicks from a nearby farm. We have two older chicks, a boy and a girl, and six eggs in an incubator in the library.
The kids get so excited to watch them! They are not allowed to touch them. In the coming weeks we will incorporate more about the chicks and the chicken life cycle into our schedule.
They stay in a cage with a heat lamp and we have a blanket to cover the cage if they get too loud/distracting. | eng | 493a5ab1-d252-4448-8afc-a6b823edff71 | https://www.littlecubliteracy.com/2014/03/baby-chicks.html |
Ukraine's Game Changer: US-Supplied Tactical Missile Systems
How the US's clandestine supply of ATACMS to Ukraine could shift the balance of power in the ongoing conflict
As the conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate, a new development has emerged that could significantly alter the course of the war. For the first time, Ukraine has fired Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), supplied secretly by the United States. This move marks a significant shift in the US's approach to aiding Ukraine, moving from supplying basic necessities to providing advanced military capabilities.
This article will delve into the implications of this development, examining how the ATACMS could potentially disrupt Russian operations and bolster Ukraine's counter-offensive efforts.
The introduction of the ATACMS into the conflict is a timely and crucial development. These missiles have a range of up to 190 miles, considerably farther than the Storm Shadow's top range of 155 miles. This extended range could be instrumental in allowing Ukrainian forces to target Russian-held territories, specifically Crimea. The implications of this are far-reaching, potentially forcing Moscow to relocate storage facilities and command centers more than 200 miles from the front. This would inevitably complicate Russian efforts to supply their troops with food and ammunition.
Understanding the ATACMS's capabilities is key to grasping the potential impact of this development. The ATACMS is a high-precision, surface-to-surface missile system capable of delivering a powerful blow to enemy forces. Its extended range and accuracy make it a formidable weapon in the hands of the Ukrainian forces.
However, critics argue that the introduction of such advanced weaponry could escalate the conflict further, potentially leading to a more protracted and destructive war. Yet, the extended range of the ATACMS could provide Ukraine with a strategic advantage, allowing them to target key Russian facilities and disrupt their supply chains. This could potentially weaken Russia's hold on the contested territories and bolster Ukraine's counter-offensive efforts.
For the average reader, this development underscores the escalating nature of the conflict and the increasing involvement of international powers. It also highlights the potential for the conflict to have far-reaching implications, affecting not only Ukraine and Russia but also the broader international community.
In summary, the introduction of the ATACMS into the Ukrainian conflict could significantly alter the balance of power. By providing Ukraine with the ability to target Russian-held territories from a greater distance, it could disrupt Russian operations and strengthen Ukraine's counter-offensive efforts. However, it also raises concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
As we continue to monitor this evolving situation, it's clear that the stakes are high, and the outcome could have profound implications for the future of Ukraine, Russia, and the international community at large. | eng | 1c567506-b8c8-4bcc-8dae-e1bb0f956802 | https://curioustoons.in/atacms-how-ukraine-is-using-this-missile-to-help-its-counteroffensive-in-russia-shorts/ |
Alice Lighthouse | eng | e14f8ce7-cd1d-4f69-af24-2991a8e900e2 | https://abpa.live/alice-lighthouse-digital-playground |
Episode 19 | Generating electrical energy from ambient temperatures
In today's episode, project engineer Marvin Abt is our guest. He explains what thermoelectric generators (TEG) are and how they work. They are often named in the context of so-called energy harvesting. Energy harvesting describes the approach of drawing energy from the environment.
The way thermoelectric generators work is mostly based on the Seebeck effect. How exactly the energy is generated, what screen printing has to do with it, and for whom the use of thermoelectric generators in production can be useful, is described by Marvin Abt in this episode. | eng | ebaa7088-1243-485a-8184-c02267d173e7 | https://www.iph-hannover.de/en/press/podcast/?we_objectID=6086 |
This is a Professional Learning Community in which leaders of bilingual, dual language, and/or ENL programs will:
- Learn from each other's experiences, practices, and best ideas in the field of Dual Language education
- Create a support network
- Self-assess [e.g. Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) Guiding Principles and other proven sources for this purpose; work to strengthen programs based on these]
- Review up-to-date research on Dual Language best practices and outcomes
To access these monthly workshops, a Zoom link will be shared with registered participants to the email addresses they used to enroll in Frontline (MLP).
If this is your first session in the series, please note: you must be registered in MLP no later than 11:00 AM, the Friday before.
The DEI Leaders' Network comes together in response to calls for action to ensure each student benefits from an equitable and diverse learning experience. This Network serves as a community of practice with the intent of realizing the promise of developing equitable and inclusive educational journeys for students. Here, we leverage personal, professional, and personal-professional experiences to build and action strategies, resources, policies, and plans that advance DEI goals.
The NYSED Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework is at the heart of our work. It highlights the importance of "incorporating an equity and inclusion lens in every facet of our work…." We embrace a differentiated approach, considering each individual, classroom, school, and district and their varied interests and needs.
Network Members:
- While the DEI Leaders' Network is open to all engaged in DEI practice, we recommend joining with a colleague or school-wide or district-wide team.
- Members serve as "leaders" in the broadest definition of the term.
- Members are expected to bring ideas back to their districts, schools, and/or classrooms
TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP, PLEASE USE THE FRONTLINE LINK LISTED BY THE CENTER FOR SPECIAL SERVICE.
Teachers will develop an understanding of who language learners are, how and why the process of learning a new language should inform their instructional practice, and understand how the stages of language acquisition relate to proficiency levels. Topic 1. Who are our ELL subgroups and what is Part 154? Topic 2. Why does language acquisition take so long? Topic 3. Ells need comprehensible input. How do we make content visible? Topic 4. How do we differentiate instruction based on the level of proficiency? Topic 5. What does it mean to promote Language Equity and Identity?
The Early Learning Educators' Network is back in 2023. In early 2020, educators of students in PreK through grade 3 studied together to deepen their understanding around important topics in early childhood education. As the Network returns, it serves as a practitioners' venue with the intent of developing inclusive, active, student-centered environments for the youngest learners. Together, we will build upon each other's experiences to strengthen practices and build resources.
The NYSED Introduction to the New York State Next Generation Early Learning Standards highlights the importance of understanding that " Standards serve to articulate the expectations of what [young] children can learn and do as a result of instruction that is not standardized, but personalized, differentiated, adapted, culturally and linguistically relevant, and context-based." We will explore these topics through various approaches.
Network Goals:
- Convene Early Learning Educators to collaborate and deepen learning
- Ground our work in NYSED's Office of Early Learning resources and research from the field
- Identify an area of focus and implement action steps
- Contribute to Network resources and co-construct priorities
This professional learning series is a collaboration between SW BOCES School Library Systems and the Hudson Valley RBERN team. It is designed to promote teamwork between ENL teachers and School Librarians from the same school. School Librarians and ENL teachers should register to attend together as a team for all sessions. This activity is eligible for ELL CTLE credit.
During the first session, teams will begin collaborating on a special end-of-year event for ELL students that includes literacy components and recognition of their students' achievements. Participants will be provided with strategies to help them develop a strong foundation for a successful partnership.
School Librarians and ENL teachers working together can provide powerful learning opportunities for English Language Learners and their families. We invite you to attend this series to learn more about each other's area of expertise and begin building a new partnership that benefits your ELLs.
In this session, ENL Co-Teachers will have time to discuss challenges and opportunities they currently face in their co-teaching partnerships while reflecting on best practices learned in previous sessions, including use of co-teaching models.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO ENROLL AT ORANGE-ULSTER BOCES' SITE:CLICK HERE TO ENROLL
Assessment is an integral component of education, as it guides instruction and provides opportunities for feedback to educators and students.
We have summative and interim assessments that provide a snapshot of student performance during a moment in time, such as state assessments and locally-administered benchmarks. We also have daily formative assessments, which provide feedback on teaching and learning in real time.
During this workshop, participants will learn strategies to help ELLs/MLLs navigate summative assessments, as well as formative assessment strategies to assist teachers in their daily understanding of student performance.
Participants should bring a device to access workshop materials, or one will be provided to you.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO ENROLL AT ORANGE-ULSTER BOCES' SITE:CLICK HERE TO ENROLL
This workshop will give you a taste of the series A Dynamic Duo: ENL Teachers & School Librarians, a partnership series between the School Library System and the Hudson Valley RBERN. It is designed to promote partnership between ENL teachers and school librarians from the same school. It is ideal if these partners register together for this workshop, but not required.
Participants will be provided with strategies to help them develop a strong foundation for a successful partnership, as well as hear about the special end-of-year events for ELL students that are the culmination of the full series. The full series will be hosted by OU BOCES in the 2023-2024 school year.
This culminating activity has a literacy focus while recognizing students' achievements. School librarians and ENL teachers working together can provide powerful learning opportunities for English Language Learners and their families. We invite you to attend this session to learn more about each other's area of expertise and begin building a new partnership that benefits your ELLs. In addition, discussions will be had about accessible materials and parent partnerships. This session will be focused on understanding who are ELLs and how ENL teachers and Librarians support ELLs, exploring instructional strategies and ways to build a partnership with families.
Frontline PLM & EEM Districts, Please join us on Friday June 2nd, 2023 from 8:30 to 11:00 for an exciting and informative User Group hosted by LHRIC and Frontline.
During the User Group, we will hear Best Practices and how Districts are using PLM & EEM, along with a Product Review, Sharing of upcoming Product updates and Discussion for future Training needs.
Agenda Timeline:
8:30 - 9:00 - Light Breakfast, Welcome & Introductions
9:00 - 10:00 - PLM
10:00 - 11:00 - EEM and closing
***For those Districts who have other products with Frontline including Aesop, IEP, and RTI, please join a separate activity from Jay Dave's team on the same day from 11:00 till 3:00***
I-Ready is a program that focuses on assessment and personalized learning for students. In this session, we will work through how to access different features from both the teacher and student dashboard. In addition, we will acquire a knowledge of some of the key data reports and instructional resources, and share ideas for getting students engaged with the program.
This workshop will include an overview of New York State regulations related to the English Language Learner Identification process. Participants will unpack the ELL Identification Flowchart, Home Language Questionnaire, and Individual Interview process. Participants will also understand when and how to convene a Language Proficiency Team and how to screen for potential SIFE students (Students with Interrupted Formal Education).
Participants will review:
- ELL identification regulations
- The completion and processing of the HLQ
- The role of the Language Proficiency Team (LPT) when potential ELLs are enrolling who already have an IEP or 504 plan
- Screening for potential Students with Inconsistent/Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE)
- Parent Orientation and Student Placement procedures
- How and when to initiate an ELL Identification Review
This workshop is intended for all who are involved in the identification and screening process of potential ELLs, including registrars/registration staff, ENL coordinators, district and building administrators, PPS personnel, ENL teachers, guidance counselors, and bilingual family liaisons.
To access this workshop, a Zoom link will be shared with registered participants to the email addresses they used to enroll in Frontline (MLP).
Join us for this one hour overview of Lexia PowerUp - you will learn with about the structure of PowerUp, reports and where to find resources to support student learning. you can contact Sean Rowan @ srowan@lhric.com for information.
Audience: This course is for individuals who have completed the two-day Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training during the 2021-2022 school year and their 1 year recertification period has not expired.
Dates: 6/7/2023
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The Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Key Points Refresher is designed to help improve your understanding of key program concepts, enhance your skills and provide strategies to apply the information to workplace realities. Only participants who have completed the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training during the 2021-2022 school year are eligible to participate in the Refresher Training. You must attend all sessions. In addition, we are asking that individuals attend in pairs or trios so that they can perform the physical interventions with a partner. All participants must complete the physical interventions in order to receive certification. If you have further questions regarding the course, please contact Brandon Cruz via email at bcruz@swboces.org.
Fee:
$225 per participant for CoSer 555 members
$270 per participant for all others
The registration fee will apply unless cancellation is made one week prior to the workshop date.
Interested in exploring how to enhance a co-taught classroom? In this session, we will explore effective practices for co-teaching. We will identify the purpose and benefits of co-teaching to support students. We will discuss how general educators and special educators can best collaborate and plan in order to meet the needs of all their learners.
Zoom links and information will be emailed the day before the course begins.
The registration fee will apply unless cancellation is made one week prior to the workshop date.
Are you a school teacher who sometimes struggles with vocal fatigue, hoarseness, or other vocal issues? You aren't alone, and we are here to help. Please join Virtual Meet & Greet, "First Aid for the Teacher's Voice" on Monday, April 17th at 10am, where we will educate you on how to optimize your vocal technique, manage vocal fatigue, and protect your voice from the daily strain of teaching. We'll be including practical tips and will demonstrate vocal exercises that you can incorporate into your day-to-day easily. With our program, you'll not only feel more confident and comfortable speaking in the classroom, but you'll also experience improved overall vocal health and quality of life. Don't let vocal issues hold you back from being the best teacher you can be.
School leaders are invited to join an Article Study Group. Similar to a Book Club, but with quick-read articles, participants will read, discuss, and share their thinking about a current article through discussion protocols. School leaders will engage with others across the region to discuss timely issues, network with other school leaders, and share successes and challenges.
Zoom links and information will be emailed the day before the course begins.
The RCRT is a team of professionals from participating component school districts whose purpose would be to provide guidance and support to students, staff, and/or administrators following a crisis in a given district and to help build the capacity of school-based mental health professionals in our region.
During this 1-hour Zoom meeting we will discuss questions and concerns regarding SORA. Our hope is to capture the details needed so we can work with OverDrive over the summer to learn more, explore options, and be ready for in depth explorations of these topics at our fall Digital Library Advisory Board meeting.
Our agenda will include:
Patron access levels,
Content access levels,
Reassigning access levels,
Advantage filtering,
and other items.
For questions regarding this activity, please contact Anne Price-GordonFluency is the bridge between Word Recognition and Reading Comprehension. While it is not often directly taught in schools, fluency has important implications for reading comprehension. During this PD Short, we will discuss fluency and some effective classroom strategies to support fluency development.
Zoom links and information will be emailed the day before the course begins.
The registration fee will apply unless cancellation is made one week prior to the workshop date.
NOTE: This course is 100% online and will take approximately 5 hours to complete. This course begins on July 3, 2023, and participants have until July 17. This course will explore how these standards can look in your ELA class from K-12 ELA the NYSED Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards and how these standards can look in your math class from Kindergarten to 12th grade MathFocusing on student outcomes allows the coach to remove traditional barriers to coaching. Student-Centered Coaching is an evidence-based instructional coaching model. This approach has the potential to increase the learning and efficacy of teachers, coaches, and most importantly our students. In this Introduction to Student Centered Coaching, you will understand what student-centered coaching is, understand the steps to get started with Student Centered Coaching, and learn the stages of student-centered coaching.
NOTE: This course is 100% online and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. This course begins on July 10, and participants have until July 21,In this course we will help teachers support students who have unique abilities by leveling the playing field and leveraging technology so that students can learn independently strategies that support students with unique learning abilities.
Objective 2: To learn tools that will provide all students with equal access to knowledgeThe ability to provide a safe and supportive environment, free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying, is a top priority for K-12 educators nationwide. Through this 6-hour training participants will unpack the social patterns of harassment and discrimination based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, and sex.
The training will address:
* The identification and mitigation of harassment
* Bullying and discrimination
* Strategies for effectively addressing problems of exclusion, bias, and aggression in educational settings
Successful completion of this course meets the NYS Mandate.
Important: A TEACH account is required to verify attendance to NYSED. To create a TEACH account, please go to:
Please log in at 8:50am each day. Latecomers cannot be admitted due to NYS Education Department guidelines for certification.
Your camera must be on and you must be present on-screen at all times during the session.
Participation in the session, including responding to prompts in the chat, is required.
Failure to adhere to these requirements will result in 0 credits.
Zoom links will be emailed before the course begins. Fee: $150 per participant in the form of check or money order made payable to SWBOCES must be mailed to:
SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd Floor, Harrison, NY 10528
Attention: Dina Roselli
Attend all 4 NYS Mandated Courses: $350 (DASA, Autism, Child Abuse Identification, School Violence Intervention & Prevention)
For questions regarding this activity, please contact droselli@swboces.org.
School violence is a significant public health issue and a harsh reality that educators face in the United States. School violence prevention is a top priority of policymakers nationwide. Education Law in New York State requires that certain individuals seeking licensure are required to complete two hours of training in school violence prevention and intervention.
Upon completion, the learner will be able to:
*Identify the goal of the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation.
*Discuss how the components of the SAVE legislation interface in the prevention of violence in schools.
*Describe how educational, legal/regulatory, and environmental domains promote school safety within the SAVE legislation.
*Describe how the Public Health model relates to school violence prevention and intervention.
*Discuss risk and protective factors related to school violence
Successful completion of this course meets the NYS Mandate.
A Zoom link will be emailed to you the day before the workshop. IMPORTANT: A TEACH account is required to verify attendance to NYSED. To create a TEACH account, please go to: http:
You are required to have a working video camera to receive credit for this course.
This program may be used to meet 2 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID# 322. Check with your district for eligibility.
Fee for the course is $70. Please mail a check or money order made payable to SWBOCES to:
SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd Floor, Harrison, NY 10528
Attention: Dina Roselli
According to the Center's for Disease Control and Prevention, at least in 7 students experience child abuse or neglect in the United States. While much progress has been made, there are things that can be done to protect children from abuse. Through this training, K-12 educators will become equipped with the knowledge to recognize and report signs of abuse.
During the training, participants will be able to identify:
•Child abuse and neglect
•Professional issues and concerns
•Community resources
•Legal responsibilities in reporting child abuse/neglect cases
Successful completion of this course meets the NYS Mandate.
A TEACH account is required to verify attendance to NYSED. To create a TEACH account, please go to:
A ZOOM link will be emailed to you the day before. Please log in at 12:50pm. Latecomers cannot be admitted due to NYS Education Department guidelines for certification.
Please ensure the following requirements are met in order to receive credit for attending the course:
Your camera must be on and you must be present on-screen at all times during the session.
Participation in the session, including responding to prompts in the chat, is required.
Failure to adhere to these requirements will result in zero credits.
Fee: $50 per participant. Please mail a check or money order made out to SWBOCES to:
SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd Floor, Harrison, NY 10528
Attention: Dina Roselli
Many students require individualized support to succeed academically and socially in the K-12 environment. As the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders increases, educators must be equipped with the tools necessary to meet this demand. As part of the New York State Regulations, this workshop will address the needs of students on the autism spectrum.
This overview will meet the state mandate for certification and will include the following topics:
-Definitions
-Etiology and prevalence
-Characteristics
-Evidenced-based instructional methods
-Behavior management resources
Successful completion of this course meets the NYS Mandate.
Zoom link will be emailed to you the day before the workshop. Please log in at 8:50am. Latecomers cannot be admitted due to NYS Education Department guidelines for certification.
IMPORTANT: A TEACH account is required to verify attendance to NYSED. To create a TEACH account, please go to: http:
This program may be used to meet 3 hours toward CTLE requirements. CTLE ID# 322. Check with your district for eligibility.
Please ensure the following requirements are met in order to receive credit for attending the course:
Your camera must be on and you must be present on-screen at all times.
Participation in the session, including responding to prompts in the chat, is required.
Failure to adhere to these requirements will result in zero credits.
In this course, we will explore ways to increase our students' confidence and intrinsic motivation. We will explore the vocabulary, resources, and activities that can be used to support our students. We will also take a look at the technology tools and resources that are available for you ways to increase confidence and motivation.
Objective 2: To learn how to find and use the resources available to support student growth.
NOTE: This course is 100% online and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. This course begins on July 17, and participants have until July 21Our DEI Institute brings together teachers, leaders, and experts from diverse backgrounds and perspectives who share responsibility for and a deep commitment to advancing equity. As colleagues, we will learn, collaborate, plan, and lead for actionable change to build more equitable and inclusive schools, districts, and communities.
Institute Highlights:
- Inspiring keynotes with experts
- Hybrid Sessions; Attend in person or virtually led by PreK-12 educators
- Work sessions to apply new learning to curriculum, practice, and policy
- Networking and community-building opportunities
- Customize your institute experience to meet personal and professional interests and needsYes, there are "canned" digital breakouts available online. But would you like to design YOUR OWN, based on your own curricular goals? In this face-to-face onsite session, you'll learn how to create a digital breakout to use with your students in the new school year. Digital breakouts may take some time and thought to create, but once you have done the legwork, they can be used over and over with students. They provide the same engaged learning experiences for students that traditional Breakouts involve: critical thinking, teamwork and complex problem solving anNOTE: This course is 100% online and will take approximately 5 hours to complete. This course begins on July 20, 2023, and participants have until August 3 around the concept area of Digital Literacy. This course will explore the two subconcept areas within Digital Literacy. These are:
Digital Use
Digital Citizenship 24, and participants have until July 28With NYSED's impending computer science and digital fluency standards expected to be fully implemented by 2024 how are elementary educators going to handle it? Is there an understanding of what it is and how to integrate them? We'll go over all this to build a foundation from the ground up, get you some ideas, sample lessons and answers to your questions.
NOTE: This course is 100% online and will take approximately 6 hours to complete. This course begins on July 24, and participants have until August 7Do you take full advantage of this easy-to-use app to help elevate your practice? Attend this workshop to discover how this multifaceted tool can help you with interactive lessons and worksheets, graphic organizers and mind maps, flow charts and infographics. Create memes and personalized lessons. Have students demonstrate understanding through visual representation. If creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking are goals for your 4Cs classroom, then Google Draw should be a major part of the mix.
While this is an introductory computer science course for teachers, it can serve as a terrific AP Computer Science Principles Prep course. If you are a teacher whose students will eventually take AP CSP, or who is just looking to broaden the content, diving into essential computer science principles in a creative context will expand methods of considering and applying the NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency standards.
Activity examples and Unit Project examples include a section on Culturally Responsive Best Practices. These are intended to allow students to connect their classroom experience to their own communities and culture. A large portion of this intro course for teachers rests on the laurels of CS4all's Intro to Computational media.
This course is also dedicated to discussions and solutions on academic honesty in coding, managing student work, and teaching CS in context (vs. elective).
Unleashing creativity and engaging all students while teaching the curriculum and addressing the standards workshop you will leave with a working unit plan to use in your classroom addressing your needs as a teacher or administrator.
STEAM and SEL work together (not as separate topics) but as a philosophy that is infused into the curriculum, to design creative, engaging and empathetic problem solvers. This workshop demonstrates how to combine STEAM and SEL into your daily curriculum making "Real World" connections that will inspire students to think critically and come up with their own solutions.
When presenting data, charts and graphs can say it well. They are easier to grasp than a set of numbers displayed in text or a table. Infographics enable understanding by integrating design, writing, and analysis to communicate information concisely. For teachers and students, infographics can go a long way to aid in comprehending the core ideas of a lesson or a concept. In this workshop you will experience how "eye candy" offered through infographics is transformed into "brain food" for your students. You will think about how you can use infographics as a teaching tool and an assessment vehicle for your students. Various platforms will be presented and all participants will walk away with their own creations.
Design a classroom where the teacher has gradual release of responsibility and shifts release to the student's "Choice and Voice".
This workshop will provide instructional approaches and techniques to use in the classroom. Some topics to be addressed:
-Creating a paperless classroom to meet ALL students in their comfort zone and the tools needed to meet their needs
-Creating a classroom community based on trust
- Designing a comfortable environment for student to thrive in
-Tools to utilize in this new environment
In this course we will review the basics of Computer Science and Digital Fluency in the arts. This in-depth course will explore creative, fun, project-based art projects and concepts that integrate technology and STEAM learning. We'll explore a range of emerging and classic tools and media that teach the fundamentals and are cost-effective.
We will cover incorporating the principles of Computer Science, Digital Fluency, and the arts along with how to engage students with creative projects, and then sharing ways to elevate the learning to the next level by adding elements such as collaboration, connection, and community what the Computer Science and Digital Fluency standards are and how they can be used in the art classroom.
Objective 2: To learn how to integrate CS & DF into projects for use in any classroom environment.
NOTE: This course is 100% online and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. This course begins on July 31 to enroll in your course. This course is self paced and upon successful completion, you will be marked complete in PLM.
In this course, we will review NYSED's computer science and digital fluency standards around the concept area of Computational Thinking. This course will explore the four subconcepts within Computational Thinking. These are:
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is the intersection of the sphere and a plane which passes through the center point of the sphere, as opposed to a general circle of a sphere where the plane is not required to pass through the center. (A small circle is the intersection of the sphere and a plane which does not pass through the center.) Any diameter
Diameter
In geometry, a diameter of a circle is any straight line segment that passes through the center of the circle and whose endpoints are on the circle. The diameters are the longest chords of the circle...
of any great circle coincides with a diameter of the sphere, and therefore all great circles have the same circumference
Circumference
The circumference is the distance around a closed curve. Circumference is a special perimeter.-Circumference of a circle:The circumference of a circle is the length around it....
as each other, and have the same center as the sphere. A great circle is the largest circle that can be drawn on any given sphere. Every circleIn mathematics, Euclidean space is the Euclidean plane and three-dimensional space of Euclidean geometry, as well as the generalizations of these notions to higher dimensions...
is a great circle of exactly one sphere.
For any two points on the surface of a sphere there is a great circle through the two points. The minor arc of a great circle between two points is the shortest surface-path between them. In this sense the minor arc is analogous to "straight lines" in spherical geometry
Spherical geometry
Spherical geometry is the geometry of the two-dimensional surface of a sphere. It is an example of a geometry which is not Euclidean. Two practical applications of the principles of spherical geometry are to navigation and astronomy....
. The length of the minor arc of a great circle is taken as the distance between two points on a surface of a sphere, namely the great-circle distance
Great-circle distance
s of the sphere.
In higher dimensions, the great circles on the n-sphere are the intersection of the n-sphere with two-planes that pass through the origin in the Euclidean space Rn+1.
Earth geodesics
In geodesy, a reference ellipsoid is a mathematically-defined surface that approximates the geoid, the truer figure of the Earth, or other planetary body....
(it is an oblate spheroid or ellipsoid – i.e., slightly compressed at the poles), which means that the shortest distance between two points (a geodesic) is not quite a great circle. The equatorial radius of the earth is about 6378.137 kilometers. The polar radius of the earth is about 6356.752 kilometers (about 21.4 kilometers less). Nevertheless, the sphere model can be considered a first approximation.
When long distance aviation or nautical routes are drawn on a flat map (for instance, the Mercator projection
Mercator projection
The Mercator projection is a cylindrical map projection presented by the Belgian geographer and cartographer Gerardus Mercator, in 1569. It became the standard map projection for nautical purposes because of its ability to represent lines of constant course, known as rhumb lines or loxodromes, as...
), they often look curved. This is because they lie on great circles. A route that would appear as a straight line on the map would actually be longer. An exception is the gnomonic projection
Gnomonic projection
A gnomonic map projection displays all great circles as straight lines. Thus the shortest route between two locations in reality corresponds to that on the map. This is achieved by projecting, with respect to the center of the Earth , the Earth's surface onto a tangent plane. The least distortion...
A meridian is an imaginary line on the Earth's surface from the North Pole to the South Pole that connects all locations along it with a given longitude. The position of a point along the meridian is given by its latitude. Each meridian is perpendicular to all circles of latitude...are not great circles, because they are smaller than the equator; their centers are not at the center of the Earth -- they are small circle
Small circle
A circle of a sphere is a circle defined as the intersection of a sphere and a plane. If the plane contains the center of the sphere then the circle is called a great circle, otherwise it is a small circle...
s instead. Since Earth is not a perfect sphere, the equator (which is generally considered a spherical great circle) is about 40,075 km, while a north-south meridian line (which is an ellipse) is almost 40,008 km. The quadratic mean or root mean square
Root mean square
In mathematics, the root mean square , also known as the quadratic mean, is a statistical measure of the magnitude of a varying quantity. It is especially useful when variates are positive and negative, e.g., sinusoids...
of these extremes provides a decent approximation of the average great-circle circumference, about 40041.5 km.
In astronomy and navigation, the celestial sphere is an imaginary sphere of arbitrarily large radius, concentric with the Earth and rotating upon the same axis. All objects in the sky can be thought of as projected upon the celestial sphere. Projected upward from Earth's equator and poles are the...
The celestial horizon, also called the rational horizon, is a great circle parallel to the horizon, in which a plane at right angles to Zenith and Nadir lines are passing through the centre of the earth and intersects the celestial sphere, the center of which is the center of the Earth....
The ecliptic is the plane of the earth's orbit around the sun. In more accurate terms, it is the intersection of the celestial sphere with the ecliptic plane, which is the geometric plane containing the mean orbit of the Earth around the Sun...
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Great circle routes are used by ships and aircraft where currents and winds are not a significant factor. Flight length
Flight length
In aviation, the flight length is defined as the time airborne during a flight.- Domestic :A short-haul domestic flight is commonly categorized into being no longer than 1.5 hours in length, meaning that all domestic flights within a country such as the United Kingdom are short-haul...between two airports. For aircraft travelling west between continents in the northern hemisphere these paths will extend northward near or into the Arctic
Arctic
The Arctic is a region located at the northern-most part of the Earth. The Arctic consists of the Arctic Ocean and parts of Canada, Russia, Greenland, the United States, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland. The Arctic region consists of a vast, ice-covered ocean, surrounded by treeless permafrost...
region, however easterly flights will often fly a more southerly track to take advantage of the jet stream
Jet stream
Jet streams are fast flowing, narrow air currents found in the atmospheres of some planets, including Earth. The main jet streams are located near the tropopause, the transition between the troposphere and the stratosphere . The major jet streams on Earth are westerly winds...
.
For navigational convenience, Great Circle routes are often broken into a series of shorter rhumb line
Rhumb line
In navigation, a rhumb line is a line crossing all meridians of longitude at the same angle, i.e. a path derived from a defined initial bearing...
A waypoint is a reference point in physical space used for purposes of navigation.-Concept:Waypoints are sets of coordinates that identify a point in physical space. Coordinates used can vary depending on the application. For terrestrial navigation these coordinates can include longitude and...
s along the Great Circle.
Derivation of shortest paths
To prove that the minor arc of great circle is the shortest path connecting two points on the surface of a sphere, one has to applyto it.
Consider the class of all regular paths from a point p to another point q. Introduce spherical coordinates so that p coincides with the north pole. Any curve on the sphere that does not intersect either pole, except possibly at the endpoints, can be parametrized by
provided we allow φ to take on arbitrary real values. The infinitesimal arc length in these coordinates is
In mathematics, and particularly in functional analysis, a functional is a map from a vector space into its underlying scalar field. In other words, it is a function that takes a vector as its input argument, and returns a scalar...
of the curve given by
Note that S[γ] does not exceed the length of the meridian from p to q:
Since the starting point and ending point are fixed, S is minimized if and only if φ' = 0, so the curve must lie on a meridian of the sphere φ = φ0 = constant. In Cartesian coordinates, this is
which is a plane through the origin, i.e., the center of the sphere.
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Debian's nice, but it has its share of
"political" garbage too, like
the "GNU/Linux" plastered all over the place, or the fact that they
insist on keeping "non-free" software separate.
It's not just "garbage". There is a reasonIf you don't like Debian, you are free to either attempt to improve it,
or join the ranks of others who use a different system. It's a personal
choice. Debian is different for a reason.
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Ryan Underwood, <nemesis at icequake.net>, icq=10317253
It's not just "garbage". There is a
reason
Speaking as a Debian user and part of a very strong Debian userbase in
Austin:
"Bah!"
Richard M. Stallman not only didn't invent open software, he didn't
coin the term. He DID provide a very critically imporatant rallying
point and a charismatic front for the computing/coding community.
Nobody wants to deny or minimize that. Most of us recognize that he has
become an egotistical, inflexible loon.
The entire world has voted. The name is "Linux", not "GNU/Linux".
The entire Unix world recognises RMS's contribution to our daily
compfort, yet he spurns the recognition and the honors given him in
favor af a semantic point he'll never make.
If it sounds like a raw nerve, it is. The UT Linux SIG group just
asked RMS to speak this year. Hed he turned us down because of the
group's name - SIGLinux as opposed to SIGNULinux, even though the
registered name is "SIGLinux: The UT ACM's GNU/Linux Users Group" - I'd
have been miffed but not offended. That's his call, and I'm sure he
gets more requests than he can handle.
Quote from RMS's letter to SIGLinux:
However, I have a policy that if a GNU/Linux User Group asks me fo
give a speech, I will do so at the first convenient opportunity.
So if your group picks a suitable name now, I will come then.
End quote.
That's extortion. That's rampant egotism, trading on his popularity
and his desirability as a guest to enforce his whims.
That's extortion. That's rampant egotism, trading on his popularity
and his desirability as a guest to enforce his whims.
Extortion??? Does the UG have some kind of claim to his time?
I'd say it was principled zealotry, not egotism, in Stallman's case.
Open source needs a few influential zealots like him, or it would
rapidly be co-opted and devolve to the same old shit.
I'm not saying he couldn't be more diplomatic, just that we benefit from
his intransigence, even if it it's annoying or inconvenient. You never
can be quite sure anyone understands open source unless they grok Stallman.
jbdigriz
Richard M. Stallman not only didn't invent open
software(Ok, it's only a rumor, but comes from a very reliable source.)
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membersHeaven forbid GPL should be impeachable!
The GNU movement has done a lot of good, but it is far from a panacea.
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The "GNU
Movement
You are perfectly free to specify whatever license terms you wish. How
enforceable they are is another matter. That is a big sword hanging over
all open-source licenses.
P.S. Even those who disagree vehemently with
StallNah, I understand that Stallman and the FSF are under constant probing
for any sign of a capitulatory mood, for any sign of tolerance for being
made irrelvant, since they are using IP against itself, and a lot of
people stand to gain at everyone else's expense if they can crack that
wall. That's the grounds for the GNU/linux controversy, and no doubt why
he makes demands that are taken as overreaching to UG's that want him to
speak. I don't envy his position. He has a point, too, even if you think
it's overblown. Enough so that a lot of people would prefer that it be
kept between the lines. Kinda hard to do that when people single you out
for public comments about your personal hygiene.
A lot of people *don't*, or maybe don't wantthink open-source (what Stallman calls "free software") should just mean
giving code away, period, with no restrictions. In an ideal world, that
might work. In the real world, this just allows free code to come under
proprietary claims, exploiting the work of countless benefactors against
their wishes. So you're working at cross-purposes.
I'm the last thing from a bigot, Chief, and I've paid the price to say
that. And I call it Linux, too, while recognizing, as was pointed out,
that in the case of Debian, GNU/Linux is indeed more correct on
technical grouds.
jbdigriz
A lot of people *don't*, or maybe don't want
tokept between the lines. Kinda hard to do that when
people single you out
for public comments about your personal hygiene.
Oh come on, if I sat there and picked my nose and ate my boogers in front
of the assembled VCF crowd, you'd be sure to hear comments about it.
Hell, I'D bring that up if it was not me doing it.
Sellam, given UCITA, DMCA, SSSCA/DBTPA, Sen Hollings newA lot of people *don't*, or maybe don't
wantAll I remember is that when I met Stallman at Linux World in San Jose a
couple years ago, he was a complete dick, whereas Eric Raymond was way
cool, and Linus Torvalds, even though he seemed a bit agitated because he
probably had a very busy schedule and had his wife and two kids at his
side to tend to, still took the time to pose with me for a picture.
Maybe so. And maybe he should be commended for his restraint.
jbdigriz
Sellam, given UCITA, DMCA, SSSCA/DBTPA, Sen Hollings
newI do care. If he's supposed to be the spokespersonAs much as I like a maverick, Stallman's tactics don't take into account
that not everyone does. Even I realized that a long time ago, and have
learn to adjust as appropriate.
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I do care. If he's supposed to be the
spokesperson
Let's dispense with the messianic crap. That's goingYou may be right that there are more effective or eloquent spokespersons
for open source in general. Eric Raymond does come immediately to mind.
However, Stallman is clear, logical, and consistent, if idiosyncratic.
The FSF doesn't concern itself directly with issuesAs much as I like a maverick, Stallman's tactics
don't take into account
that not everyone does. Even I realized that a long time ago, and have
learn to adjust as appropriate.
No one's ever made a good case to me for ever consideringjbdigriz
Let's dispense with the messianic crap. That's
going
Hey, he chose to be a leader. He embarked on the crusade. Followers are
a given. If he can't handle that, he should step aside.
You may be right that there are more effective or
eloquent spokespersons
for open source in general. Eric Raymond does come immediately to mind.
However, Stallman is clear, logical, and consistent, if idiosyncratic.
The FSF doesn't concern itself directly with
issuesNo one's ever made a good case to me for ever
consideringSo I'm done arguing over Stallman. He's not worth it, and you get way too
emotional over issues.
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I think you're mischaracterizing both his motivations and his behavior.
Nevertheless, it's unfortunate the nomenclature controversy arose, and I
never said it couldn't have been handled better, on all sides.
That is a contemptible slur, sir, and if you were here, I'd ask you to
step outside.
Just because someone considers an issue important, that does not mean
they are "excessively emotional". What the hell is that supposed to
mean, anyway? All I ask of my emotions is that they be valid.
Feel free to pursue this off-list if you wish. It certainly doesn't need
to be continued here.
jbdigriz
As for unflattering hearsay regarding his habits of
personal
Because it's horribly disgusting?
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Self-confidence describes a person's sense of self-respect and worth. Seeing a therapist can assist people determine and challenge unfavorable self-talk and beliefs that can contribute to low self-confidence. Through treatment, individuals can discover to develop a more favorable and practical self-image, which can lead to increased self-esteem and self-worth.
Boosted coping skills
Coping skills are techniques and strategies that people use to handle tension and difficulty. Seeing a therapist can help individuals establish and practice coping skills that are customized to their particular needs and preferences. Coping skills can consist of mindfulness, relaxation techniques, analytical, and social support, to name a few.
Decreased signs of mental illness
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Graduation Day is June 2nd for West County High School. It's fair to say that the Class of 2022 had a unique high school experience and the wisdom to show for it.
Real Answers from WCHS Class of 2022
Recently, I interviewed Nicole Wilkinson (aka Ms. Ochoa) to learn about the New School Model that she's working on for West County High School District. After our conversation, I asked what we might learn from the Class of 2022 about their experiences at school and how they felt about their four years. After all, they had gone through the disruption of Covid as well as the merger of Analy and El Molino High Schools into West County High School.
Nicole agreed to reach out to a group of seniors and talk to them individually, conducting what she calls empathy interviews. She prepared some questions and let them choose which questions to answer. Having honed her interview and reporting skills as a probation officer, Nicole compiled their answers and we are sharing them here anonymously. -DD
WCHS Class of 2022 gathered for graduation rehearsal
What skills did you learn over the last four years?
"I learned to communicate. In my AP Research class, we learned to interview other people. We learned to ask uncomfortable questions to connect with people and conduct research. We also did that in my Yearbook class. We learned to ask follow up questions to get good quotes. Those classes that teach communication skills are the most important to me." When asked about skills they wished they learned, they said, "I wish I learned how to be more resilient. I think it's important to learn in high school. I wish there was more focus on learning about mental health."
What is the most important thing you've learned?
"To focus more on myself than what the school really wants me to do. The first few years I focused hard on school work, I signed up for a lot of classes, I was doing homework until nine or ten o'clock. During the Zoom year, I was doing homework all day long. This year, I don't do a lot of homework and I feel free. I've learned a lot of other things." When asked to describe how they conducted self-directed learning, they said, "I see something and I see I don't know it, so I look it up. And I watch a lot of videos on it. I've done that for a lot of stuff. When it's not an assignment and it's just me exploring, I'm learning more… I'm a fast learner but to learn stuff fast I have to be interested in the topic." When asked to describe a time when it was difficult to be interested in learning, they said, "One thing I'm not good at is math, I was good until after Algebra. It felt like so much work and I didn't see how it was interesting to solve a problem that was already solved by a lot of other people. I have a mindset like, if I can just look it up and find the answer in five seconds, what is the point?"
What does it mean to be a "good student" at this school?
"I don't think every person needs to excel at one subject. School should be more about what you're interested in and good at. Not everyone has the same skills. I think there is a barrier between students who are very grade oriented and feel pressure to do well, whereas the other students who aren't in those advanced classes end up feeling lesser than because they aren't as good at playing the game of school, to get the highest grade. People might think that the kids in the AP classes are smarter but they just know how to memorize things faster. It's kind of just like a memory game." When asked to reflect on the experience of being an "AP student" on campus, they said, "I feel like my AP classes are mostly full of higher income white students. They are mostly the same kids who play sports and are in leadership. I wish school was able to teach students how they need to be taught, not just in rows where everyone is working on something in silence for 90 minutes. I am always envious when I see people smiling when they walk out of [non-AP] classes, like they had time to get to know their teachers and not just be stressed. We shouldn't be judged by our GPA or be known for what we wear or how we speak."
What makes for a memorable/enjoyable learning experience?
"We did a mock trial in Economics. We set up an entire court in our classroom and everyone had roles. I got to be the judge and got to smack the hammer down and everything… I learned how court cases work, the roles involved… It was fascinating… I'm someone who likes moving around so the fact that we didn't just have to sit down the entire time… I wasn't distracted because I was able to move."
Do you feel ready for life after high school? If so, what did school do to help? If not, what support was missing for you?
"I don't feel ready at all." When asked to describe what would've been helpful, they said, "[The College and Career Coordinator] is awesome, she's killing it, and very approachable… We just need more [college and career staff] if everyone is going to get help… college and career help is only available if [students] seek it out… The only reason I talked to my academic counselor about college stuff is when I needed my transcripts and recommendation letters."
"I think we should start this whole college process at school way earlier… Like during sophomore year, even freshman year, so we can understand the process of how to apply to college and what you'll need in order to apply… I feel like a lot of kids don't think about it until it's too late and they're behind… It feels like if you want college or career help, you have to seek it out… They tell you that if you want to go to college, you have to go see the [College and Career Coordinator]. I didn't talk to my [academic] counselor too much about [college]... I needed help with the forms and specific help about the steps it takes."
"We did a survey a couple of months ago about how prepared we are for life and the majority of kids did not know how to pay their car insurance, how to do taxes, or to even find or fill out their W-2, or how to write an email or real world things like signing a contract to rent a house. [Students] said they knew how to do basic school things like doing equations but they don't know how to pay their taxes."
"I took an AP class during the Zoom year because I thought it would look good for college, but I ended up failing the test, so that whole year was not very useful for me. I just remember it being a lot of stress and pressure." When asked to describe the motivation behind taking AP classes in general, they said, "It looks good for college and you get the college credit if you pass the test. I could care less about some of what we learned. It's for college and the grade bump, 100%. It's not like it's fun." When asked to clarify if they were ever interested in the content of AP classes in general, they said, "Oh god, no. It's not like it's a fun class that we want to put time into. Plus there shouldn't be a fee to take [AP] tests." When asked to describe the kinds of classes students might describe as fun, they said, "My parents said they had a workshop class and that always sounded fun to me… It sounds fun and like life skills, something I would actually use in the real world, more than reading textbooks and stuff." When asked about an AP experience or topic that felt applicable to "the real world," they said, "AP Economics does a good job of that… Something that will help in life if I ever want to buy stocks or understand how businesses work… Understanding things like opportunity cost felt useful."
What will you remember about the Class of 2022?
"We are the class of guinea pigs. It felt like everything was being tested on us, being changed. This past year, we didn't know where we were going to school. For some of us, it was hard coming over to this new campus to try to fit in with 1,200 other kids who we were supposed to hate because we were rivals. I feel like it's something to be remembered for, but at the same time, something good from that was how we were able to persevere through it and cope with the bad." When asked to describe the first few weeks of this school year, they said, "It was just weird. I was like, I'm not supposed to be going to school with these kids, I'm supposed to be back at El Mo. It was hard the first couple of weeks, but once everything got into a groove, it felt okay to come to school… It took a couple months for it to feel natural." When asked to think about what they hope to remember about this class in ten years, they said, "I can never let go of the memories we made at El Mo or here… Whether they were bad or good, [the memories] taught us something. I like to say that a bad experience is better than a good one because you learn more from the bad experiences."
"So much happened over the last two years and nobody really knows what happened for anyone else. Like, people were struggling financially, lost loved ones, people are so different from what they were sophomore year to now. I feel like that junior year was a blip. This year feels normal but totally not normal. This class went through so much and matured quickly. High school is already weird. We kept moving forward no matter what was going on."
What do you wish the adults on campus knew about kids?
"I wish [some adults on campus] would stop assuming we're always doing something we're not supposed to do." The student described two interactions in the last month with staff offering to "walk" them; to their cars to get a chrome book and to the bathroom during class. "I understand [some staff members] think we're going to walk around and not come back to class. But I don't think they should assume we're up to no good. I don't want to be escorted. [Some adults] here don't trust us kids unless you have perfect attendance, perfect grades… People with perfect grades can make mistakes too…You don't have to be a good student to be a good person." When asked to describe how the lack of trust on campus impacts them personally, they said, "If [adults on campus] don't respect us, [they] can't automatically assume [students] will respect them… Respect and trust goes both ways… Everyone here is 15 to 18, so why are we treated like we're in 5th grade? Like we're incapable of making our own decisions… It's kind of like when you have strict parents. The kids with strict parents are always the wildest because they're not given range to figure out what they need to do." When asked if there was anything else they wished adults on campus knew, they said, "We respect the adults who treat us like people, not just students… Engage with us, don't just tell us what to do… And, get to know us. Don't ask us how our summer was and call it good."
"I wish [adults] understood that this generation really cares about other people's feelings, it feels like [the adults] think everything is fine because it was fine for them. I know some teachers are still reading To Kill a Mockingbird and they still say the n-word during the book because they say it will take away from the literary significance of the book, when in reality we all can read what it says and we don't have to say it out loud. Just saying slurs because it might take away from the literary significance of the book doesn't seem right. If people hear their English teacher say it, I feel like some students feel like it gives them permission to say it too." When asked to say more, they said, "I feel like teachers should connect with their students more. Getting to know each other in the classroom is honestly the most fun moments in school."
What have you learned about yourself and/or your community as a result of the consolidation process?
"I've been able to change my mindset about meeting new people. It's made me adapt to the changes of the new environment. I learned to make new friends. The most important thing I've learned this year was in the Business and Finance class. It's been a really helpful class and I recommend every student take that class. Investing and budgeting is something I'm really glad I know about now."
If you had a magic wand, what changes would you make to this school?
"I'd get a lot more help for students that need it… I feel like it's hard to find academic or emotional help. We are understaffed here… I wish there were more adults who we could relate to on campus… Like a counselor who doesn't just deal with your classes. Someone who's aware of home circumstances and able to give advice, instead of just listening. I want engagement in our conversations… If I have a magic wand, I'd also make it an open campus and have better food without a long line. And more rallies and things to welcome students and build community."
"I think everyone in high school is taught to get the grade, to get the points… It shouldn't be about getting an A or B, it should be about understanding the topic… It's just the system that we just have to figure out. School really is just like one big game." When asked to clarify when they became aware of "school being one big game," they said, "It just hit me last year, like it doesn't matter as much because I'm just going to the JC. I just need to pass and graduate." When asked to reflect on the way the SRJC is viewed on campus, they said, "A bunch of kids feel so bad about [going to the SRJC] for no reason. Everybody seems to think the goal is a four-year, like a UC… And to go find their majors and jobs right away… It paints the JC as a secondary thing and I don't know why."
"If I had a magic wand, a change I would make to this school is that I would make it a more hands-on learning environment, instead of presentation oriented where you take notes because I find that in most of my classes where I get to do hands on activities, I typically learn more and retain the information a lot better than just taking notes in the class, because then even if there's a test I won't look back on the notes because I just feel like it's boring and not actually learning. It's helpful for me and my peers to learn with real life experiences because I feel like we understand that more, rather than looking at a screen and copying down the answer and trying to memorize it." When asked to describe a hands-on learning experience, they said, "In my science class last week we did an activity about air quality and how fast things burn. We got a cheeto, a tortilla chip, and a cheerio and we tested how long it would burn and how the air quality was impacted. We learned that the cheeto, which had the most artificial stuff, burned the longest and had the worst air quality. It's much easier to learn when we're actually doing things, instead of just sitting in a chair bored, taking notes."
"I would make it so our teachers had a different mindset about teaching. They say grades don't matter but at the same time they're saying grades do matter and they're only counting [students] for memorizing. In my Econ class, our grades are based on effort and we grade ourselves. I think the grading should be different than how it's usually done. Another thing we talk about every day at lunch is the lunch line. It's awful. The food isn't good and we get the same portion sizes as kindergarteners. My friend is like 6'4 and he's eating the same amount as my other friend who's 5'0, I don't think it's right, especially if it's their only meal of the day. It should be more like a college style buffet with a more efficient line."
As educators, it's our responsibility to take the student experience of school seriously. I look forward to unpacking these interviews with colleagues in the months to come. It's an honor to have taught many graduates; in 8th grade at West County Charter and others during 10th grade at Analy. I am so proud to know them. Congratulations to the Class of 2022! -Ms. Ochoa | eng | 740fc176-3e75-49ba-911e-cb9e81c5c0d1 | https://www.sebastopoltimes.com/p/real-answers-from-wchs-class-of-2022 |
Effective Ways to Wash and Clean Your Bed Sheets
Bed sheets are the basic bedding garment in our room that we place upon the mattress to create a comfortable environment for sleeping. Neat and clean bed sheets is a prerequisite factor which contributes an important role to good sleep. It gives us a cozy and comfy feeling while sleeping and keeps us warm in winter and cool in summer. Since we sleep every day and use it for sleeping, that's why it is much more vulnerable to contamination by dead cells, dirt, dust and sweat-like liquids than any other garments in our home. To ensure a good night's sleep we need to keep it fresh, clean and comfortable. This blog is going to discuss the effective ways to wash and clean your bed sheets.
Read the care label
Before washing or cleaning anything it's important to read the care label of the garments. Because the manufacturer always puts something there so that you have some proper instructions to deal with your garments. However, there are different types of bed sheets available in the market. Like-
Natural Linen Fitted Sheet.
Linen Flat Sheet
Microfiber Bed Sheet
Cotton Fitted Sheet
Microfiber Flat Sheet
Cotton Flat Sheet
Silk Sheet etc.
Different types of bed sheets require different types of temperatures, detergent and even different wash cycles as well. Therefore, read the care label, know your material and wash and clean accordingly. Following the instructions will prevent possible damage and thus ensure your garment's longevity.
Wash your bed sheets frequently
According to the Guardian, an average person spends ⅓ of his lifetime sleeping. That means ⅓ of our lifetime we lay over bed sheets. So, it's important to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of your bed sheets to maintain good health. Therefore, to avoid any unexpected diseases, wash your bed sheets regularly. Hamlet Laundry suggests washing your bed sheets at least once a week or once every two weeks. If you have any diseases or skin diseases like allergies or respiratory problems then wash your bed sheets more frequently like 2 or even 3 times a week.
Sort your laundry
You may have multiple bed sheets in different colors. If you want to wash them all then first of all sort your laundry. Or, you may want to wash all your clothes together including your bed sheets. In this case, be aware of the colors as well. Because, if you wash them together, different colors may contaminate each other which will be a huge loss for you! So separate dark-coloured or deep-coloured clothes from light-coloured clothes then proceed with the rest. Also, keep in mind some of your clothes may lint. Separate those from the normal ones.
Treat stains immediately
If you notice any stains or spots on your clothes then do not wait. Rather, treat the stain immediately. Because, the more you wait, the less the possibility will be to remove stains from your cloth. There are different stain removing agents available in the market, choose an appropriate one and treat the stain as soon as possible.
Use a gentle detergent
Since you already have gone through the care label of your garments that means you already know which detergent is appropriate for your fabrics. Then again avoid harsh detergents to wash your bed sheets and use a gentle detergent. However, for stubborn stains or difficult marks, you can use them carefully to maintain the instructions. If you have a delicate fabric then opt for mild detergents. Also, there are some natural cleaning agents out there like Baking soda or white vinegar you can use to wash your bed sheet.
Wash in warm water
Wash your bed sheets in warm water. Warm water is enough to remove the stain, dirt and bacteria without damaging the fabric. Some people believe that hot water is more effective to wash clothes. But actually, it's not. Though hot water can clean your cloth more quickly it does sabotage too. Besides, weakening the stain and dirt hot water ruins your fabric's durability. So, never try to wash your clothes in hot water. Maintain the temperature range that the garment's care label allows.
Don't overload your washing machine
Your washing machine has limited space inside it. To run a proper cycle it needs enough space. So, don't overload your washing machine while washing your garments. If you have more clothes than a normal cycle can hold, don't force; run separate loads and make sure to wash properly.
Dry your bed sheet properly
After washing, now it's time to dry your garments properly. To dry your clothes, consider sunlight in the first place. Sunlight is healthy for drying your clothes. Because besides killing bacteria, sunlight also freshens up your bed sheets. So, hang your bed sheets in an open, well-ventilated area and wait for 2-3 hours.
However, if you are unable to do so, then consider a dryer to dry your bed sheets. In this case, dry your clothes using a low setting to avoid shrinking and damage of your fabric.
Store your bed sheets properly
Storing is always important to maintain the longevity of any cloth. Store your bed sheets properly in a cool and dry place. A dry place will prevent your clothes from mold and mildew forming. Before storing, fold your clothes properly. Keep your garments direct from sunlight.
Professional Laundry Service
If you are too busy to wash your bed sheets or if your clothes caught a stubborn stain then consider a professional laundry service. Professional laundry service like hamlet laundry offers you an on-demand laundry service within 24 hours time frame to your doorstep. They know what your clothes prefer most and how to deal with stubborn stains without causing any hassle. If you are in London then go here and experience the best laundry service | eng | 8837521e-a5f2-4284-9682-a2e0d9d66415 | https://hamletlaundry.com/blog/effective-ways-to-wash-and-clean-your-bed-sheets/ |
A new centre focusing on Alzheimer's and Down syndrome research
Alzheimer's disease is very common in older people with Down syndrome. It is critical that a dedicated research effort is launched to continue the study of this relationship. Professor Elizabeth Head and Professor Mark Mapstone from the University of California, Irvine, hope to understand the biomarkers and genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease in people with Down Syndrome. They are establishing a new Center for Aging Research in Down Syndrome, which will carve out a clear path for this research.
In the first half of the 20th century, people with Down syndrome (DS) rarely lived past age 30. A shortened lifespan wasn't generally due to the condition itself, but regular intercurrent diseases and high infant mortality that affected life expectancy. Because of this, people with DS rarely reached an age where the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease (AD) became apparent.
Over the last 70 years, medical care and social/education inclusion has significantly improved, such that people with DS now regularly live over 60 years old, and consequently AD has become more common in these individuals. We now understand some of the basis behind this linkage, but further research is needed to dive deeper into the causes of AD in people with DS and ultimately improve their lives.
Beta-amyloid plaques in the brain of an aged person with Down syndrome and Alzheimer disease.
The link between DS and AD
DS is caused by a third copy of chromosome 21, a condition also known as trisomy 21. This normally occurs when the chromosome fails to separate in the mother's egg, resulting in extra genetic material. There are many consequences of this surplus material, one example being immune system dysfunction, which may explain increased risk of infection observed in the clinic.
"CFAR-DS will be a nexus of research in Down syndrome for investigators at UCI and beyond.
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Another consequence is the triplication of a gene that codes for the amyloid precursor protein (APP), which in turn produces amyloid beta (Aβ). Excess Aβ causes a large build-up of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. These pathologies occur in the grey matter of the brain and impair cognitive function, leading to the cognitive and behavioural features of AD. In the rare occasion that trisomy 21 did not result in a third copy of the APP gene, known as partial trisomy 21, excess Aβ deposition does not occur, strongly suggesting that the APP gene is critically involved.
Aβ deposition can begin 20 years before symptoms show in people with DS and in the general population. A diagnosis of AD occurs between 40 and 70 years old, making it very difficult to predict onset without pre-emptive examinations. To address this problem a specific initiative was needed, one that would provide testing, predict risk, and conduct an array of clinical trials specifically in people with DS at risk for AD. With sufficient data and a deeper biological understanding of the 'Aβ cascade', it is hoped that novel intervention can be identified and tested.
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans of a person with Down syndrome with dementia (DS-AD) compared to a person who did not have dementia (DS-NAD). Notice that there is more amyloid and tau pathology, reflecting plaques and tangles, in the person with Down syndrome who has dementia.
A nexus of research
A new research base, The Center for Aging Research in Down Syndrome (CFAR-DS), was created by Professors Mark Mapstone and Elizabeth Head to specifically focus on AD in DS. The CFAR-DS was established at the University of California, Irvine, with research within the Center funded by the National Institutes of Health. Professor Head explains, 'CFAR-DS will be a nexus of research in Down syndrome for investigators at UCI and beyond. The Center includes scientists with interests in basic biology, genetics, cognition, social-adaptive functioning, and policy.' Indeed, researchers at the Center have begun an initiative which aims to tackle as many aspects of this research as possible, while drawing upon staff from across the US and UK. The $106m initiative funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is called the Alzheimer's Biomarker Consortium-Down Syndrome (ABC-DS). The aim is to identify risk factors for Alzheimer's disease with a view to developing biomarkers that can be useful for future clinical trials.
A proven protocol
The initiative is an extension of two previous studies in older adults with DS that used clinical, imaging, genetic, and biochemical biomarkers that were developed to detect AD in the general population. The two studies adapted these methods for use in a 400 strong cohort of people with DS. The two studies – the Alzheimer's Disease Down Syndrome (ADDS) program and the Neurodegeneration in Aging Down Syndrome (NiAD) program – were consolidated into one consortium, the ABC-DS.
Both studies recruit patients from across the country. ADDS focuses on an older cohort in order to understand the transition and effects of AD in DS, whereas NiAD covers a broader set of ages allowing an exploration of AD biomarkers and early detection, well before symptoms develop. Both studies follow a harmonised set of procedures: a cognitive assessment, physical and neurological exam, caregiver questionnaire, MRI and PET scans, blood draws, and optional collection of cerebrospinal fluid. Participants with DS would return at 16 and 32 months for further testing and are provided with support throughout. The two studies have now merged to form the ABC-DS.
A deep and explorative analysis
As a first step, it is important to create a baseline understanding of each participant's neurological, cognitive and biomarker status, as well as medical history. A series of tests are used to categorise participants into one of four cognitive subsets: cognitively stable (CS), mild cognitive impairment (MCI-DS), possibly demented, or demented.
Neurofibrillary tangles in a person with Down syndrome with Alzheimer disease.
There are various types of -omics studies being undertaken. These take two main forms: targeted -omics studies will look at biomarkers (genes, proteins, and molecules) previously identified by research to be important in AD. Untargeted -omics studies will take a general exploration of biomarkers.
During the genetic examination, Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS) data will be used to look closely at genes associated with AD (APP, APOE, SOD1, S100β, SORL1), and a more general approach will be used to pick up potential new candidate genes. For proteomics, the obvious candidate to scrutinise is Aβ, but there are many more proteins involved. The untargeted proteomic approach will use liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry to identify new proteins. Metabolomics will investigate small scale molecules, for example those involved in the production of fats or cellular metabolism. Finally, a targeted assay of the cerebrospinal fluid to measure Aβ, tau (and the phosphorylated form), and many other known markers associated with neuronal damage. These will be compared with the markers found elsewhere, and at different time periods (as well as post-mortem). Further, for people willing to participate in brain donation, post-mortem analysis will be undertaken to provide an important point of comparison, as well as preserving brain tissue for long-term international study.
"The aim is to identify risk factors for Alzheimer's disease with a view to developing biomarkers that can be useful for future clinical trials.
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Challenges and goals for ABC-DS
By now, you may appreciate the scope of the Center's goals and particularly, with work in ABC-DS. The analyses mentioned above are merely the first step of investigation and there are many more hypotheses that are driving the research. Studies for people with DS require an international collaborative effort and researchers in the Center work with many colleagues around the world. Therefore, there has been natural variability in the methodology, available equipment, and a mixture of legacy data to work with. Bringing all these datasets together and harmonising them into a workable streamlined database was one of the biggest hurdles for the researchers.
Astrocytes hypertrophy, reflecting neuroinflammation, is extensive in the brains of people with Down syndrome and Alzheimer disease.
Going forward, Head and Mapstone along with the ABC-DS team ensure a common protocol will be implemented in each research centre. There has also been a disproportionate number of white people with DS and a major goal of ABC-DS is to build a cohort that is more representative and inclusive. The research team are strategising a plan to enroll greater numbers of people with DS from under-represented groups.
As the participants return for their future visits, the ABC-DS study will continue to analyse scans, surveys, and samples, as well as provide outreach and educational support to caregivers and families. One major aim of the new UCI center is to provide advocacy and outreach services to help educate people with Down syndrome, their families, and the community.
The future looks promising. Not only will research at the CFAR-DS help to provide a much deeper understanding of aging and AD in DS, it will potentially offer new treatment options. Furthermore, the knowledge to be gained may not be always specific to people with DS, and may be translatable to AD in the general population.
Microglial cells have larger cell bodies and more branches, reflecting neuroinflammation, in the brains of people with Down syndrome and Alzheimer disease.
Why was it harder to recruit people from underrepresented communities, does it link biologically with DS prevalence? How will this be addressed moving forwards? .
It has been challenging to recruit people representing diversity to our studies because not all people with DS live to older ages. For example, black people or Latinx with DS may not live as long as white people with DS. We are making efforts to reach these underrepresented groups at younger ages, to include them as volunteers to our study, and hopefully gather information about why there are differences in longevity and if they show similar trajectories with aging.
Research Objectives
The Center for Aging Research in Down Syndrome (CFAR-DS) will research the biomarkers and genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease in people with Down Syndrome, and support people with Down syndrome and their families.
Funding
National Institutes of Health.
Bio
Mark Mapstone is Professor of Neurology at UCI. He earned a PhD in Clinical Neuropsychology from Northwestern University.
Elizabeth Head is Professor of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at UCI. She earned a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Toronto. | eng | 1bbc348b-aec5-441f-a951-c53750ba604c | https://researchfeatures.com/centre-focusing-alzheimers-down-syndrome-research/ |
Unmasking the Fury: Inside the Hawaii Fire that Shook Paradise
Hawaii Fire: Understanding the Devastation and Impacts
Introduction
The beautiful state of Hawaii, known for its stunning landscapes and idyllic beaches, has recently faced a devastating and destructive event – the Hawaii fire. This incident has left the residents and visitors of Hawaii in shock and has had significant impacts on both the environment and the local community. In this article, we will explore the causes, consequences, and efforts made to combat the fire, as well as the long-term effects it may have on the island.
The Hawaii Fire Outbreak
The Hawaii fire outbreak originated in the early hours of [insert date]. It quickly spread due to several factors, including dry weather conditions, strong winds, and dense vegetation. The fire began in [mention the location or area where the fire started], and within hours, it had engulfed a vast area of land, causing widespread destruction.
Causes of the Fire
The exact cause of the Hawaii fire is still under investigation. However, it is believed that the combination of natural and human factors contributed to the outbreak. The dry weather conditions, especially during the summer months, create highly flammable environments, providing the perfect conditions for wildfires to thrive.
Human activities such as accidental ignitions or negligent behavior, like campfires left unattended or carelessly discarded cigarette butts, may have also played a role in starting the fire. The excessive accumulation of dead vegetation and other fuels on the forest floor further exacerbated the situation, providing ample fuel for the fire to spread rapidly.
Consequences of the Hawaii Fire
The Hawaii fire had severe consequences on various aspects of the island. The first and most obvious impact is the loss of natural habitats and the destruction of ecosystems. The fire has affected not only the flora but also the fauna, with many animals being displaced or losing their lives. Rare and endangered species may face an even more uncertain future as their habitats are destroyed.
The local community has also been greatly affected by the fire outbreak. Apart from the physical and emotional toll, many people have lost their homes and belongings. The fire has disrupted daily life, creating a sense of uncertainty and profound distress among the residents.
Environmental Impact and Restoration Efforts
The environmental impact of the Hawaii fire is significant and long-lasting. The destruction of vast landscapes has led to soil erosion, which may result in water pollution and other ecological imbalances. The fire has also released large amounts of smoke and ash into the atmosphere, posing health risks for both human and animal populations in the vicinity.
Efforts are underway to restore the affected areas and minimize further damage. A collaboration of local authorities, environmental organizations, and community volunteers is actively engaged in post-fire clean-up and restoration initiatives. This includes reforestation projects, erosion control measures, and the implementation of strategies to prevent future wildfires.
Long-Term Effects and Learnings
The Hawaii fire outbreak serves as a wake-up call for the local community and authorities to reassess their approaches to fire prevention, response, and recovery. It highlights the importance of implementing stronger regulations, increasing public awareness, and enhancing firefighting capabilities.
The incident also emphasizes the need to address climate change and its impact on fire-prone regions like Hawaii. Rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and prolonged droughts contribute to an increased risk of wildfires. Efforts to mitigate climate change and adapt to its effects are crucial to prevent future fire outbreaks.
Conclusion
The Hawaii fire has caused significant destruction, impacting both the environment and the local community. While the exact causes are still under investigation, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of wildfire prevention and response strategies. Efforts to restore the affected areas and mitigate future risks are underway, but the long-term effects will continue to shape the landscape of Hawaii. By learning from this experience, the hope is that Hawaii and other fire-prone regions can better prepare for and prevent such devastating events in the future. | eng | d11165ac-5bf9-435a-b61d-3a042410d2e7 | https://happy2trip.com/unmasking-the-fury-inside-the-hawaii-fire-that-shook-paradise/ |
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ematodes, along with bacteria and fungi, play a critical role in maintaining soil health, but plant-parasitic nematodes disrupt this balance.
November 1, 2023
3 Min Read
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Sponsored by Corteva Agriscience
If the foundation is not solid, the above-ground plant growth will suffer. Nematodes are one of the most abundant living organisms found in soil. Along with bacteria and fungi, nematodes help keep the soil foundation strong; however, an overabundance of plant-parasitic nematodes can upset the balance and weaken soil foundation.
Feeding by plant-parasitic nematodes can damage roots, for example, root galling caused by root-knot nematodes, and reduce the plant's ability to uptake water and nutrients. Root injury can decrease marketable yield, causing billions of dollars in yield loss each year.
Salibro™ nematicide with Reklemel™ active, recently launched by Corteva Agriscience, is a novel, true nonfumigant nematicide that provides efficacy against plant-parasitic nematodes in the soil through contact activity. Salibro nematicide rapidly impairs the ability of plant-parasitic nematodes to infect roots, causing total paralysis and mortality of target nematodes.
"Salibro nematicide differs from other nematicides as it is a true nematicide, only working to control plant-parasitic nematodes," said Sunil Tewari, North America biology leader for insecticides, nematicides and bionematicides for Corteva Agriscience. "Healthy soil is important to growing healthy crops, and Salibro nematicide is highly compatible with soil health preservation."
There are five key ways Salibro nematicide differs from other nematicides on the market:
Unique mode of action – Salibro nematicide is different than any other nematicide on the market as the first sulfonamide nematicide. The active ingredient in Salibro nematicide is Reklemel active. This active ingredient received a Reduced Risk designation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency due to the ability of this product to selectively target plant-parasitic nematodes, and enable lower use rates than older nematicides, and enable highly favorable environmental and toxicological profiles as compared with alternatives.
True nematicide – As a selective nonfumigant nematicide, Salibro nematicide does not have any fungicidal, antibiotic or insecticidal activity, making it a true nematicide.
Residual protection – Salibro nematicide has very favorable soil mobility that keeps it in the root zone for extended residual protection from plant-parasitic nematodes.
Applicator safety – Salibro nematicide is not a fumigant, making it safer and easier for growers to apply.
Growers who have fields that are known for crop-damaging nematodes will find that Salibro nematicide fits well into a nematode control program. Salibro nematicide can be applied at plant or in season. For example, in a fruiting vegetable program growers can apply Salibro nematicide at plant and then apply Vydate® L insecticide/nematicide during the growing season to ensure full-season control. | eng | 14fb6e30-4199-4452-8cbd-cdc23b623d98 | https://www.farmprogress.com/crop-protection/building-healthy-soil-by-controlling-plant-parasitic-nematodes- |
What is the difference between internal audit and external audit?
What is the difference between internal audit and external audit?
Internal auditors, as the name implies, work within an organization as employees, while external auditors are independent of the organizations they audit. Internal audit is a discretionary function within an organization, while external audit may be mandatory.
Internal Audit refers to an ongoing audit function performed within an organization by a separate internal auditing department. External Audit is an audit function performed by the independent body which is not a part of the organization. To review the routine activities and provide suggestion for the improvement.
What are the biggest difference between internal and external audit explain?
Internal auditors take a holistic view of their organization's governance, risk, and control systems (in other words, primarily non-financial information), while external auditors are either concerned with the accuracy of business accounts and the organization's financial condition or, in some industries, the …
What is internal and external audit PDF?
An Internal Audit is a verification of a department or an organization done by the company's auditing committee. This committee is part of an organization. External Audit is the verification of a department or an organization performed by an independent body. This is not a part of an organization.
Which one is better internal or external audit?Which is better internal or external audit?
What is the relationship between internal and external auditors?
Internal auditors are employees of the organization or company, while external auditors are not employees, or in any ways related to the company (Surbhi, 2015). 7. Internal auditors are responsible for operational efficiency of the company, while external auditors are responsible for validation of financial statements.
What is the difference between internal and external problems?
Internal conflict is when a character struggles with their own opposing desires or beliefs. External conflict sets a character against something or someone beyond their control.
What are the advantages of external audit as compared to internal audit?
An external audit improves internal systems and controls This will enable them to identify deficiencies in the accounting systems or controls for which recommendations can be made, making your business more efficient and less prone to fraud or error.
What is the difference between external and internal?
Internal vs External – Difference Between Internal and External. The difference between internal and external is that anything internal is on the inside of something, whereas anything external is on the outside of something. | eng | 7fa1cb20-6973-4dd4-89d7-fe281a149196 | https://rattleinnaustin.com/what-is-the-difference-between-internal-audit-and-external-audit/ |
A New World
Astronomy researchers discover new planet around a 'sun-like' star
Minerva Baumann '13
Edition: Spring 2023
NMSU Astronomy Professor Eric Nielsen and Ph.D. student Anne E. Peck are among the first researchers in the world to spot a newly discovered planet orbiting a star called AF Leporis. It is among the lightest exoplanets detected so far with the combined use of astrometric measurements and direct imaging.
"Annie and I look for planets around other stars using the direct imaging technique, where we take an image of the star and aim to detect light from an orbiting planet," Nielsen says.
Nielsen and Peck worked with Robert De Rosa, a staff astronomer at the European Southern Observatory, which operates the Very Large Telescope in Chile. The team targeted stars that were candidate exoplanet hosts identified by astrometry, and confirmed AF Leporis b was a planet by directly imaging it with the Spectro-Polarimetric High-contrast Exoplanet REsearch (SPHERE) instrument at the VLT. By blocking light from the star, the planet was revealed.
"One of the great things about direct imaging is you actually see light from the planet next to the star," Nielsen says, referring to the image taken with SPHERE.
The discovery has been accepted for publication in the "Astronomy & Astrophysics" journal; the paper is available online through ArXiV. At the same time, two other teams also identified AF Leporis as a candidate planet host and independently confirmed the planet via direct imaging observations.
"AF Leporis was identified as a candidate planet host using astrometry, where a star is observed to move on the sky due to an orbiting planet's gravity," Nielsen says. "The discovery was made possible by two European Space Agency space telescopes – Hipparcos and Gaia. Hipparcos made a precise measurement of the star's position and motion in 1991, and its successor Gaia made new measurements in 2016 that showed the star's velocity had changed in the intervening years. That told us something was orbiting AF Leporis – either a planet or another star."
The NMSU team used the Apache Point Observatory's 3.5-meter telescope, located in Sunspot, New Mexico, to take spectra of the host star and confirm that it was not another star creating the astrometric signal. Rather it was the orbiting planet detected in the SPHERE images.
The AF Leporis system shares similar features to Earth's solar system. The star is only 20% more massive than the sun and the size of the planet's orbit is similar to Saturn's orbit around the sun.
"I think searching for planets with any method is exciting in that the science gives us a better context for our own solar system and our own planet," Peck says. "We're still far away from finding an exact analog, if there is one, but I think it provides a really interesting context for our own role in the universe."
Nielsen says AF Leporis b is one of only a handful of planets to have been initially detected by astrometry and confirmed by imaging, "meaning we have a precise mass measurement and the planet's spectrum, which allows us to study the composition and structure of their atmospheres."
The newly discovered planet is about four times more massive than Jupiter, making it one of the lowest-mass planets detected by direct imaging so far.
"It'll be interesting to see if there are more planets in the system besides AF Leporis b," Nielsen says. "This isn't the first time that astronomers have tried to find planets around AF Leporis with direct imaging and it's a nice sign that just because you looked at a star once and didn't see a planet, doesn't mean that star is done. As technology improves and as you learn more information, it does make sense to come back and look for more."
NMSU Ph.D. student Anne E. Peck (left) and Astronomy Professor Eric Nielsen are among the first to discover a planet orbiting the AF Leporis star. | eng | eb832ae8-7541-4301-a3a3-e6021438a446 | https://panorama.nmsu.edu/news-events/2023/spring/features/a-new-world.html |