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One day, two days before Halloween, Benjamin, Thomas and Melinda Potter go to the zoo. There, they meet a little man who tells them about a creature called a Whangdoodle. When the Potters arrive home, Tom looks up "Whangdoodle" in the dictionary, and it is described as "a fanciful creature." Benjamin is sure that means that Whangdoodles are imaginary, but when they meet him again he tells them again about Whangdoodles, as well as about a whole land where the magical creatures live, hidden away from this world. So when together the Potter children and their friend get to Whangdoodle land they journey through it in the hopes of seeing the Whangdoodle - but will they be able to?
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The History and Future of 5G with Qualcomm
Join #LatinaGeeks and Qualcomm for an interactive workshop. We will share Qualcomm's history and the technologies that are driving the 5G revolution geared at enhancing your wireless experience. Learn about Qualcomm's early innovations, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), 5G New Radio (5G NR), Internet of Things (IoT), and Cellular Vehicle to Everything (C-V2X). You will also hear how LatinQ, Qualcomm's Latinx Employee Resource Group, is advocating for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
At a very high level, we will cover the technologies behind current implementations, including how Qualcomm's Snapdragon is powering the Mars Ingenuity Helicopter, and we will close by sharing insights into the future of wireless connectivity. Your active participation is highly encouraged to allow you to maximize your experience with us. Content presented is adequate for college students and professionals; tech background is not required.
Workshop Instructors/Speakers
Maricela Alberto is a Senior Legal Specialist at Qualcomm. She holds a Paralegal Studies Certificate from the University of San Diego. Her role provides experience in navigating both the legal and the tech world. She is also an avid advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and she volunteers as the President of LatinQ employee network at Qualcomm. One of her proudest accomplishments with LatinQ was securing CEO-Elect Cristiano Amon's support of the Hispanic Promise, a national pledge to hire, promote, retain, and celebrate Hispanics in the workplace. She has received national accolades for her work such as the Diversity STAR Award from the Society of Hispanics Professional Engineers (SHPE) and the Global Inclusion Champion Award from Qualcomm.
Lorena Santos is a Staff Mask Layout Designer at Qualcomm with over 15 years experience. As a first generation Mexican-American, she found herself navigating the junior college world without clearly knowing what to study. She loved math and after being introduced to various engineering careers she pursued a B.S. in Electrical Engineering at SDSU. Lorena serves on the board of Qualcomm LatinQ employee network where she is able to fulfill her passion to pay it forward and advocate for Latinx community outreach and talent acquisition initiatives. In her spare time, she loves traveling and venturing out in nature.
Nery Lara is a software engineer at Qualcomm Government Technologies. She was born to immigrant parents from El Salvador in San Francisco, CA. Growing up she faced many challenges but never let her circumstances dictate her actions and worked hard to study Computer Engineering at UC Santa Barbara. Upon graduating in 2019, she moved to San Diego, CA. During her free time she enjoys learning how to make phone applications, reading, hiking, running, and weightlifting.
Lauren is a Systems Test Engineer at Qualcomm® Government Technologies (QGOV). She holds a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from Florida Atlantic University and a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from New York University. She's currently working on radiation testing for space applications. She is a board member of LatinQ which is Qualcomm's Latinx employee resource group to help drive diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. On her free time she loves to train at the gym and explore new places.
Janet Tisnado is a Principal Manager and layout designer at Qualcomm, where she has worked for over 17 years. Janet received her B.S. in Electrical Engineering from San Diego State University. She is first generation Mexican-American and San Diego local who graduated from Montgomery High School. From an early age, she has always loved math, and became a math peer tutor from 7th – 12th grade. Immediately after high school, she obtained a tech-internship thru INROADS non-profit organization. This is where Janet learned about basic electronic concepts and her love for microchips. At San Diego State, she participated in groups such as SHPE and MESA. Now at Qualcomm, Janet is an active member of LatinQ and Qualcomm Ambassadors. She is a manager and team lead for the Power Management layout group, where together they physically draw microchip layers to build chips that go into cell phones, tables, automobiles and other devices.
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What Causes Communicable Diseases?
3 Answers
Communicable diseasesare the result of three factors: the agent, the environment, and the host. The agent is the original cause of the sickness. Disease agents include bacteria (causing such maladies as typhoid fever and cholera), protozoa (resulting in diseases like amoebic dysentery), viruses (causing polio, infectious hepatitis, and so forth), parasites (causing malaria, and so forth), and fungi (responsible for problems like athlete's foot). There are also nonmicrobic agents like lead and mercury, which can cause poisoning.
The disease agent exists in what are called reservoirs. These may be an already sick person, a carrier (someone who carries the agent, but who has no symptoms of the disease), an animal, or even a part of the inanimate environment. When the agent is expelled from the reservoir—by coughing, sneezing or in some other way—it may be picked up and transported to a potential host, that is, someone who is susceptible to catching the disease. If the agent finds the right way into the host, illness will result. The importance of the way that the agent enters is seen in the case of tetanus. If the germ enters through the mouth, it is harmless. However, if it gets in through a deep cut in the skin, the host probably will become sick with the disease. | eng | d6fbcc6f-3834-4c65-8b1c-d87382576cf3 | https://diseases-conditions.blurtit.com/80487/what-causes-communicable-diseases |
What Parents Should Know About Ear Infections
What Parents Should Know About Ear Infections We will also provide some tips for preventing them from occurring in the first place.
Causes
Children are susceptible to ear infections for a number of reasons. For one, they have smaller ear canals than adults, which makes it easier for fluid to build up. In addition, their immune systems are not yet fully developed, making it harder for them to fight off infection. Ear infections are typically caused by viruses or bacteria. Bacteria can be present in the ear for a long period of time, often without causing symptoms. Once an infection develops, common signaling mechanisms will cause pain and swelling in the infected tissue. If untreated, an ear infection can lead to hearing loss and permanent damage to the ear drum.
Symptoms
The most common symptom of an ear infection is pain in one or both ears. This pain may be mild at first but then become more severe over time. The symptoms of an ear infection can vary depending on the age of the child, but common signs include crying, tugging at the ear, trouble Sleeping, irritability, and poor balance. Ear infections can also cause fever, congestion, and flu-like symptoms. Other symptoms include fever, dizziness, fluid drainage from the affected ear, decreased appetite or reduced hearing ability in children who previously had normal hearing abilities. Often times there may not be any symptoms at all, simply because the infection is mild.
Treatment
If you suspect that your child has an ear infection, it's important to see a doctor right away. The sooner an ear infection is treated, the less likely long-term complications will occur. Your doctor will perform an examination of your child's ears and may also test their hearing abilities. If necessary, they may prescribe medications or recommend surgery to treat the infection. They may also provide you with tips for avoiding future infections by strengthening your child's immune system and sealing off any potential sources of bacteria in the ear canal (such as with special eardrops).
Prevention
Unfortunately, there is no guaranteed way to prevent ear infections from occurring in children. However, taking certain steps can help reduce the risk. These include: regularly cleaning your child's ears and keeping them free of excess wax buildup, ensuring that they get adequate rest and sleep, encouraging them to wash their hands frequently to avoid spreading bacteria from one place to another, and helping boost their immune system by providing a nutritious diet rich in vitamins and minerals. With proper prevention strategies in place, you can give your child's ear infections the best chance at being both mild and short-term.
If your child has any of these symptoms, make an appointment with their pediatrician right away. With prompt care, ear infections can be treated quickly and effectively. Children often get multiple ear infections in their early years, so don't hesitate to seek medical attention if you think they may have one. With prompt treatment, most children recover quickly from an ear infection with no lasting effects. Call New Wave Physicians if you think your child may have an ear infection. For more articles | eng | 8a304ed1-6850-4dd6-b63e-c1e9d366b3cb | https://www.newwavephysicians.com/blog/what-parents-should-know-about-ear-infections |
Introduction
Vitamin B is a group of water-soluble vitamins that are essential for maintaining good health. All eight B vitamins play an important role in metabolism, energy production, and cell growth, and each has a unique set of benefits. While some of these vitamins can be produced by the body, others must be obtained through a healthy diet. Eating a variety of foods that are rich in vitamin B can help meet daily needs and provide numerous health benefits.
A Comprehensive Guide to Vitamin B-Rich Foods
The best way to get enough vitamin B is to eat a balanced diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and dairy products. But there are some foods that stand out as being particularly high in vitamin B. Here's a look at 10 of the top vitamin B-packed foods.
Top 10 Vitamin B-Packed Foods
Eggs
Yogurt
Salmon
Beef liver
Fortified cereals
Sardines
Tuna
Milk
Cheese
Mushrooms
In addition to the above foods, other good sources of vitamin B include legumes, nuts, seeds, and leafy green vegetables like spinach and kale. It's also possible to obtain some B vitamins through fortified foods and supplements.
Exploring Different Forms of Vitamin B Found in Foods
There are eight B vitamins in total, and they can be found in a variety of foods. Here's a closer look at each one and the foods that contain them:
Nutritional Benefits of Vitamin B-Containing Foods
Vitamins and Minerals: What Foods Contain Vitamin B?
Vitamin B is essential for many bodily functions, including energy production, red blood cell formation, and hormone regulation. These vitamins are also important for healthy skin, hair, eyes, and liver. Because they are water-soluble, they are not stored in the body and need to be replenished on a regular basis.
In addition to providing vitamin B, foods that are rich in this nutrient also offer a variety of other nutrients. These include protein, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron, and calcium. Eating a balanced diet that includes plenty of vitamin B-containing foods can help ensure that you're getting all the essential nutrients your body needs.
Closer Look at the Vitamin B Content of Common Foods
To determine how much vitamin B is present in a particular food, it's important to look at the nutrition facts label. This will provide information on the amount of each vitamin per serving. For instance, a 3-ounce serving of cooked beef liver contains 28.1 micrograms of vitamin B12, while a 1-cup serving of cooked spinach has 58.8 micrograms of folate.
It's important to note that the amount of vitamin B in a food can vary depending on how it was prepared or cooked. For example, boiling, steaming, and microwaving can all affect the vitamin B content of a food. To maximize the amount of vitamin B you get from a food, it's best to choose fresh, unprocessed options whenever possible.
Health Benefits of Eating Vitamin B-Rich Foods
In addition to providing essential nutrients, eating foods that are high in vitamin B can offer a variety of health benefits. Here's a closer look at some of the potential benefits of increasing your vitamin B intake.
Improved Cognitive Function
Studies have shown that increased intake of certain B vitamins can improve cognitive function, including memory and concentration. This is particularly true of thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), and pyridoxine (B6). Eating foods that are high in these vitamins can help keep your brain sharp and improve your overall mental health.
Reduced Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Eating a diet rich in B vitamins may help reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Studies have shown that increased intake of B vitamins can lower homocysteine levels, which is associated with a decreased risk of stroke, heart attack, and other cardiovascular diseases.
Increased Energy Levels
B vitamins are essential for energy production, and increased intake of these vitamins can help boost energy levels. Vitamin B12 in particular can help increase energy production, making it easier to stay active and alert throughout the day.
Improved Mood and Mental Health
B vitamins have been linked to improved mood and mental health. Studies have shown that increased intake of B vitamins can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Eating foods that are rich in B vitamins can help boost your mood and improve your overall mental wellbeing.
Conclusion
Vitamin B is an essential nutrient that plays an important role in many aspects of health. Eating a diet that includes plenty of vitamin B-rich foods can help ensure that you're getting enough of this important nutrient. From improved cognitive function to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, there are numerous potential benefits of increasing your intake of B vitamins.
By including more foods that are rich in vitamin B in your diet, you can reap the many benefits this nutrient has to offer. From eggs and yogurt to salmon and fortified cereals, there are plenty of delicious ways to get your daily dose of B vitamins. | eng | d5db3f2d-2f4c-4cc5-9ca6-6bb450fd4dda | https://top10bestproduct.com/what-foods-contain-vitamin-b/ |
The long term trend of the stock market is up. Not individual stocks, as some go up 1,000% and others go to $0 over the years. However, equities as an asset class tend to go higher over five and ten year periods most the time. Wait twenty years and you are sure to make a lot of money as a perma-bull buy and hold investor, a dip buyer, or a trend following trader. The best way for an investor to participate is to buy a stock index as they will naturally bring in winning stocks and kick out the losing ones. Stock traders will usually have a much easier time being profitable over the long term with bull signals.
Now with that said there is a big industry in perma-bears, they constantly call for the collapse of the financial system. They shout that national debts are unmanageable and will lead to defaults, the currencies are not backed by anything and will go to zero, and that we are always on the verge of a second great depression if not a collapse of civilization itself. They waste blog articles writing thousands of words about bearish chart patterns, Hindenburg Omen signals, and death crosses leading to the next market crash only to see new index all time highs play out eventually.
After all their warnings for the past twelve years and for many much longer than that we have had a dotcom bubble, a financial crises, and a worldwide pandemic that all lasted for less than two years and bull markets that have lasted for 8 years of more. Bear markets are small and bull markets are huge. A short position can only make a 100% return if a stock goes to $0 but a long position in the right stock can go up 1000%, the math of negativity just doesn't work over the long term.
There is a club that ensures that equities as an asset class continue to make new all time highs.
The politicians want high stock prices for votes as it plays well with voters that are investors in retirement funds.
Central banks are motivated to keep stock markets stable to avoid political backlash.
As currencies are devalued stocks go up in value as their earnings rise as their products cost more. Stocks can be a hedge for inflation.
The CEOs of publicly traded companies are incentivized to grow share price for their own career and possible stock options.
Corporate boards purpose is to grow shareholder value.
If all else fails the company will just buy back their stock to lower the share count float and supply | eng | 75d0004c-cb01-42bd-9732-c5a2e2c7c043 | https://www.newtraderu.com/2020/04/27/its-a-big-club-and-you-aint-in-it/ |
Caravaggio spent most of his life involved in turbulence and tragedy. At some point, around the year 1600, he became the most famous painter in Europe. His career started when he started representing still lifes, like baskets of fruits and young men with fruits in a very realistic, and naturalistic way. When many of the painters were trying to paint the beauty and the divine, Caravaggio would achieve new and deeper levels of reality. He would portray flys and the holes on the fruit, as well as the leaves that were rotting and the parts that were going bad. This would make his pieces look unique and marvelous. Caravaggio fled Milan to Rome in 1592. There he spent years moving between households due to disagreements and arguments. He started his career in Rome painting still lives and boys. After 1600, influenced by his patron Cardinal Francesco Maria del Monte, Caravaggio focused his pieces into more religious subject matters and developed the chiaroscuro technique, but still managed to add a lot of the ultra-realistic still life in his paintings.
This piece shows a basket of fruits and vegetables and a pot of flowers laying on a table. The Realism in this piece is so striking and impressive that at first sight, we have the impression that we are looking at a picture. The still life is placed entirely on the foreground, very close to the edge of the painting. Caravaggio worked this feature in a lot of paintings. When his predecessors used to put the characters and figures on the middle ground and landscape in the background, Caravaggio would bring all the elements to the front of the scene, giving a sensation of proximity and familiarity to the person that observed the piece.
The basket is placed on the left-hand side of the viewer. There are some vegetables inside, including a bunch of shiny green grapes that fall out elegantly. The rattan basket is partially covered by the vegetables. On the right-hand side, behind the main vegetables placed on the front, there is a small, simple white bowl. The bowl is filled with lilac flowers. The scene doesn't have a background, and it is set on top of a simple table with no texture or detail. The background seems like a plain concrete wall. The color palette is all warm, and most of the painting is colored in tones of green and straw yellow. The painting doesn't have much contrast, so the scene is smooth and soothing Still Life, you must email us after placing your order and we'll have an artist contact you. If you have another image of Still LifeStill Life" by Caravaggio. The Reproduction will be hand painted by one of our talented artist. "Still Life | eng | f6a7918f-8d46-4229-a539-7ad3f84ad77d | https://www.1st-art-gallery.com/Caravaggio/Still-Life.html |
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How to Cash a Business Check
by Nicole LaMarco
Published on 22 Jan 2019
If you're running a sole proprietorship, then you're won't have a problem cashing a business check because, in the eyes of the law, you and your business are one and the same entity. On the other hand, if you're a partnership or a limited liability corporation, then you're going to go through a more complex procedure to cash that check. Also, it might not even be possible, depending on the bank you're dealing with.
The Issue of the Bank for Business Check Cashing
If you don't have an account for your business, then you might find business check cashing difficult. Most banks do not allow you to deposit your check into a personal account if it's been made out to your business. They will also severely limit your check-cashing privileges because it's not straightforward for the bank staff to figure out if they're dealing with a sole proprietorship, a partnership or some kind of corporation. To avoid having to go through the drama and frustration, simply open a checking account for your business
Many banks and other check-cashing locations will only allow you to deposit a handwritten check made out to your business into the business's bank account. You'll have to check with your bank to find out more. The banks do this to prevent theft and embezzlement of funds.
Rules for Businesses That Are Not Sole Proprietorships
If you're running a sole proprietorship, you can always cash the checks written out to your business. Note, however, that you will be the only one who can do that. If you indicate the DBA, or "Doing Business As" in your business's bank account details, it will make it much easier for you to cash the check. If, on the other hand, your business is a partnership or corporation, then you will need signatories to the bank account, who will be the only ones able to cash the check.
What About Endorsement?
When cashing a business check, you need to endorse it by signing the back and include your title and full name. Your signature must match the one the bank has on file. You will also need identification such as a driver's license. Some banks will even go so far as to take a fingerprint before they cash the check.
Deposit for Withdrawal
There is a chance that your bank may not allow you to cash a business check, so it might make more sense to deposit the check first. Then, you can make a business check out to "cash." It's a long way around, but it gets the job done. Keep in mind the bank may withhold a portion of the funds until the business check clears. Once it clears, the total amount of the check is available to you.
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Why Do People Take Personal Loans?
Sometimes there may be a need that pushes you to take a loan to settle off whatever the emergency you have at hand. You can borrow money which in turn can be used for making huge purchases, for consolidation of debt, for home repairs, wedding expenses and etc., this is called the personal loans.
How do you obtain a personal loan?
Once you apply for a personal loan, the lender deposits the amount into your bank account, this can take a day to weeks which would depend upon the lender. And once the loan has been deposited you will have to make monthly payments.
There are many reasons why a person may need to take a personal loan few of them are:
Consolidation of debts
You may have debts for which you are short of money to pay off, this can be other loans or what you have to pay for the credit card, by obtaining a personal loan you can pay them off. One of the advantages of obtaining a personal loan to pay off for a credit card is you get a lower interest rate.
Can be taken instead of payday loan
Payday loan is when you obtain a loan on the same day for whatever purpose but the major disadvantage is that you have to pay a huge interest and because this loan has been obtained with conditions of returning it back within a short period of time, this makes it difficult on the borrower to pay back the money, in comparison personal loans are better because the duration within which you have to pay back the loan is longer and the interest is also lower.
Repair or remodel a home
You may have the cash to remodel the house but you just need a little more for extra expenses. You can get a cash advance for this. This may be for fixing the plumbing or redo the wiring you can proceed with it and pay off the loan slowly, a benefit of personal loan is that they don't ask you for collateral and so they are less risky.
For moving
Moving costs vary with the distance, long distance moving can cost more than a short distance and at the moment you might not have enough money to cover for it, at these instances personal loans can be used. And once you have moved and started with your job you can pay off this loan.
Medical emergencies
Life is unpredictable and emergencies may arise when you least expect them. Medical bills are costly even with insurance and without insurance is unimaginable. To cover the cost of medical bills you may use a personal loan.
To purchase any appliance
You are in need of an appliance urgently and you don't have enough to afford you can take a personal loan in these cases and pay off the loan later.
Although personal loans can be a good option in an emergency consider your financial position before proceeding. | eng | 6d0b555b-ba32-426a-9a37-68ccc6b68f0f | https://mytrendingstories.com/shira-winget-wtzopq/why-do-people-take-personal-loans-amwaxs |
1. Building relationships
Before you ask for help it is very important to offer something first. You want to be someone who is perceived to offer value, and a positive and useful connection to have.
To build a network of professional friends, you need to be open, honest, and genuinely engaged in their causes. Be more interested in their needs than your own; ask open-ended questions and get to know them as people first and sources of help, second.
2. Keeping in contact
With the prevalence of social media, people are used to 'collecting' social friends as a form of 'networking' that people are becoming increasingly disconnected.
Good networking skills are not gaining new contacts on LinkedIn; networking is developing relationships over time that is mutually beneficial but may be able to aid you in a job hunt or business venture either initially or in the future.
Prioritise efforts that develop strong long-term relationships with important connections.
3. Leverage on influential connections
In networking, as in sales, the key to success is prioritising leads that are more likely to yield results. Whilst somewhat calculated, this approach is a normal process in determining the people we should engage with, whether socially or professionally.
The criteria you use to determine influence is determined by your goals, but it all starts from knowing what you want to achieve, and then plotting the logical next steps from that point onwards.
4. Staying positive
Most people don't see returns straight away and then give up, but if you want to see results, you need to invest time into business networking over an extended period of time.
Developing your business networking skills is a long term investment and not a short term fix.
By remaining positive, you will ensure that when you do finally meet someone that can help you, you will still be able to give both a great first impression, and also a strong reason why they should help you in your job hunt.
5. Improve your emailing skills
Whilst social media has become an important part of our everyday lives, nothing beats a well written email. Emails remain the dominant method of communication in business, but there are some key points to get your email read and acted upon.
Always keep the email short, easy to ready, and focus mainly on the recipient. It is always a good idea to do a little research into the recipient beforehand, and then tailor the email to mention shared contacts, interests or specific things they have done that have made an impression.
7. Focus your efforts
The counter point to ensuring that you are always adding value to others in your network, is to expect the same in return.
Networking should be mutually beneficial, so if you have some connections that always seem to be asking for that little extra help without offering any value themselves, it could be time to de-prioritise them.
This is a personal call, but by focusing on a quality business network over a large but ineffective one, you will be able to prioritise your resources and time better and attain greater results.
8. Work on your communication skills
Good communication skills are the most important factor in differentiating successful individuals in business.
We all know of people that are incredibly intelligent but lack the ability to communicate effectively, limiting their career progression.
In networking, people are generally willing to help, but if you are unable to communicate what you want effectively, they will be unable to act upon it.
9. Hone an impressive elevator pitch
The 30-second elevator pitch remains a constant in the world of business networking.
People pass judgements on others very quickly, so the elevator pitch is useful, and extremely important for summarising what value we offer in as few words as possible.
Make sure your pitch exudes passion and personality, on top of key milestones and achievements.
10. Understand that position doesn't always indicate influence
Within any organisation there is a unique blend of politics and influence which can be difficult to penetrate from the outside.
For some companies, CEOs and managers may be reluctant to respond to you due to the open position being too entry level, or they may simply trust other colleague's opinions over their own on hiring decisions.
This is another example of just how important it is to perform extensive research on preferred organisations to get a better understanding of who holds influence, and how they may be able to help you.
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Category:Numerology
Numerology is a philosophical belief structure, borrowed from the Pythagoreans, that considers numbers to possess mystical properties.
At its heart is the pseudo-science of gematria or arithmology: the process of translating linguistic text (in particular a name) into numerical form, and thence to interpret the significance of that text from the mystical power of that particular number.
The techniques of that translation differ between practitioners, and in many cases the same practitioner may use more than one such technique, thereby allowing for multiple different numerical interpretations of any particular given text.
Hence a popular criticism of numerology is to accuse practitioners of deciding what they want the answer to be, and then juggling the numbers in order to achieve that particular effect. | eng | 998564bc-c44e-494f-a144-8fca2997e635 | https://proofwiki.org/wiki/Category:Numerology |
Dennis was a remarkable person who left an indelible mark on me, who had the privilege of knowing him. Our shared memories, even though from some time ago, have always held a special place in my heart.
I recall the times we spent together fondly, and I'm grateful for the moments we had. He had a unique way of bringing positivity and joy into every interaction. I remember the countless conversations we had, the laughter we shared, and the support he always offered.
Dennis will always be remembered for his kindness, his spirit, and the wonderful memories he leaves behind. I am grateful to have known him and to have shared in a part of his journey.
Wishing you strength and comfort as you navigate through this loss.
Dennis was a highly valued and integral part of Simmering and Associates. He had many strengths and was well respected by his colleagues and clients.
I was deeply saddened to learn of his passing and am so sorry for your loss Christine.
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8 Swiss Dog Breeds
8 Swiss Dog Breeds
Switzerland is known for its majestic mountains, picturesque landscapes, and of course, its famous Swiss cheese and chocolate.
8 Swiss Dog Breeds
However, the country is also home to some unique and fascinating dog breeds.
In this article, we'll take a closer look at eight Swiss dog breeds and what makes them special.
1. Swiss Hound
This breed is a medium-sized scenthound that was originally bred for hunting. They have a short, dense coat and are known for their tracking abilities.
2. Bernese Mountain Dog
This breed is known for its thick coat and friendly personality. Bernese Mountain Dogs were originally bred as working dogs for farmers in the Swiss Alps.
3. Appenzeller Sennenhund
This medium-sized breed is known for its tricolored coat and alert personality. Appenzellers were originally bred as herding dogs and make great family pets.
4. Entlebucher Mountain Dog
This breed is the smallest of the Swiss mountain dogs and has a short, tricolored coat. They are known for their high energy and make great working dogs or active family pets.
5. Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
This breed is the largest of the Swiss mountain dogs and has a short, thick coat. They were originally bred as draft and herding dogs and make great family pets.
6. St. Bernard
This breed is famous for its role as a rescue dog in the Swiss Alps. St. Bernards have a thick coat and a friendly personality, making them great family pets.
7. White Swiss Shepherd
The White Swiss Shepherd is a close relative of the White German Shepherd. Breeders imported these dogs to Switzerland in 1966.
8. Small Swiss Hound
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What Are the Characteristics of Fisheye Camera Lens?
Ⅰ. What is a fisheye camera lens?
A fisheye camera lens is a special type of ultra-wide-angle lens. It is small and super wide, showing a distorted spherical world view, most obvious in the curved outer corners of the photo, known as the fish-eye effect. The fisheye camera lens works well underwater.
1. There are few straight lines underwater.
2. The use of a very wide lens can be very close to your subject, making your photos clearer and more colorful when illuminated by strobe lights.
3. Behind the dome port, the optical performance of the fisheye camera lens is better than that of the ordinary wide-angle lens. The fisheye lens has a close focus and wide-angle of large macro subjects, suitable for shooting various objects, including reefs, divers, models, large wrecks, manta rays, whale sharks, very close sharks, large frogfish, rhinos, large seahorses, and so on.
Ⅱ. The main advantages of the fisheye camera lens
1. A fisheye camera lens allows you to get very close to the subject.
2. When shooting wide-angle, you benefit from a large depth of field.
3. When you are very close to a large subject, you can get excellent color and clarity.
4. Fisheye Small size, lightweight, and relatively cheap.
Ⅲ. The characteristics of the fisheye camera lens
1. Fisheye camera lens and focal length
Although people generally think that fisheye camera lenses are wider than linear lenses, it should be noted that at the same focal length, the center of the fisheye camera lens will be magnified by the same amount as the linear lens.
2. Barrel distortion
When you understand fisheye camera lenses and ordinary wide-angle lenses, you will hear a term called barrel distortion. This distortion can cause curves to appear on the edges of the photo. The barrel distortion is the disadvantage of a straight wide-angle lens in the widest setting. Although it is adverse for wide-angle lenses, it is the main feature of fisheye camera lenses. This is why they are called fisheye and barrel distortion should not be viewed negatively.
3. Distortion correction post-processing
Land photographers sometimes use software to correct the distortion of the fisheye camera lens. However, this is rarely done underwater, because the slight curvature of a fisheye camera lens is generally considered an ideal effect. The easiest way to correct distortion in post-processing is to use Lightroom. In the lens correction section, select profile correction. Lightroom should automatically read the specifications of the lens, but if not, select it from the drop-down menu. You can choose to keep the automatic distortion correction or use the slider to adjust it manually.
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Assessments
As a clinician myself, I totally get that you are busy with day-to-day clinical responsibilities. You have many tasks to juggle, data to analyze, and clients to go and see. I know not all of you share my passion for assessments, and many of you are not the ones who make decisions around which assessments your organization purchases and adopts into your clinical framework. However, this should not stop you from staying up to date with the best assessments out there for your clients. So, I've done you a favor; I created something similar to a "highlight reel", or inventory, of the best assessments out there.
Considerations
When selecting assessments, I encourage you to make decisions using the four levels of measurement we use to evaluate learner progress in conjunction with the framework provided by the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BCHOE, 2021).
As a refresher, when selecting assessments, it is important to:
Choose assessments that measure skills and behavioral repertoires you are targeting for intervention with your client
Both under-evaluating and over-evaluating your learners is problematic. Only assess behavioral repertoires (and those related) targeted for intervention
Use a combination of both norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessments
The balance: It can be tempting to select assessments that are easy to implement and score at the cost of more comprehensive evaluation of a learner's progress or an easier translation from assessment to practice.
In Support of Criterion-Referenced Assessments
Often, clinicians lean toward implementing assessments during progress reporting periods (or as required by third-party funders). This can result in selecting predominantly norm-referenced assessments, indirect assessments, and/or those that evaluate and report on skills across repertoires, rather than within.
There are many benefits to selecting and implementing criterion-referenced assessments.
Time-Saving: Comprehensive criterion-referenced assessments position clinicians for a much easier and more efficient transition from assessment to practice.
Thoroughness: When selecting comprehensive criterion-referenced assessments, clinicians lessen the chance of "missing" skills as it often occurs when using more global, less focused evaluations of learner progress. It allows clinicians to use data to assist them in treatment planning, specifically in the selection and development of curriculum content necessary to address skill strengths and deficits.
Progress monitoring: Criterion-referenced assessments (such as the AFLS, ABLLS-R, and Family Self-Assessment) provide clinicians with content depth and scoring that demonstrates progress for those assessed, even when progress occurs at a slower rate.
Table 1. Cross-walk of Assessment types and applications
Click here to view the full Table 1. Cross-walk of Assessment types and applications.
When creating your assessment framework and thinking about which criterion-referenced assessments to include, it is important to be mindful to select assessments that allow you to evaluate progress over time. This means selecting assessments with content that evaluates your learner as they progress and offer flexibility to easily assess additional and/or related skills. Normative assessments do this by design. For example, the Vineland-3 contains skills relevant for ages 2-adulthood. As a learner progresses, this assessment captures and assesses the progress.
Criterion-referenced assessments, however, do not often account for significant change across time and focus instead on a specific skill grouping (i.e., Inventory of Good Learner Repertoires) and/or age range (VB-MAPP). The ABLLS-R and AFLS are the only two criterion-referenced assessments that include content breadth and depth allowing for a variety of learners' progress to be evaluated across time, as they grow, learn, change, and require more functional living skills. As you look through my assessment inventory, take this into consideration.
Assessments Galore
Herein lies the main event. I've compiled a list of the best assessments out there for use in ABA programs. As assessors, it is critical that we select assessments that include updated norms, meet standards for reliability and validity, that are clinically relevant, and that are culturally relevant (BHCOE, 2021). As such, this inventory includes assessments that are research-based, norm or criterion-referenced, and are appropriate to assess a wide variety of skill areas and age groups.
Kristin Smith, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA CentralReach, Instructional Designer
Kristin Smith, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA is a Licensed Behavior Analyst, and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She began her career in the field of behavior analysis in 2002 and received a master's degree in Special Education from the University of Washington. Kristin has experience implementing and designing intervention programs across a variety of contexts, with learners ranging in age from 18 months to 40 years. She works with a wide variety of learners, including, but not limited to those with autism, chromosomal deletions, cognitive impairments, learning disabilities, social-emotional and/or behavioral problems, significant challenging behavior, blindness, and children with multiple disabilities. Her areas of expertise include Precision Teaching, instructional design, assessment, and data analysis.
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books on addiction and recovery
Best Books on Addiction and Recovery
No matter what one is going through, everyone has a story to share. And, it is essential to be heard and understand what they are suffering from. Even though self-help books or memoirs are not a direct solution, however, they can make be useful for emotional sobriety throughout the recovery journey. In this article, we are going to read about the 9 best books on addiction and recovery. But first let's understand what we mean by addiction and recovery.
Addiction is a complex condition that can affect a person's physical and mental health, relationships, and overall quality of life. It is characterized by a strong and persistent desire to use a substance or engage in a behavior, despite the negative consequences it may have on a person's life.
Recovery is the process of overcoming an addiction and learning to live a healthy and fulfilling life without relying on the substance or behavior. It can be a long and challenging journey, but with the right support and treatment, it is possible to achieve lasting recovery.
Beautiful Boy by David Sheff
David Sheff was filled with tormenting questions regarding his beautiful boy, his son Nic. This book follows the journey of David's journey as the father of an addict. Nic was a charming, happy, and funny boy. He was an honor student and athlete in university, and very much adored by his siblings. After he got addicted to crystal meth, he became a liar and a stealer. As a father and journalist, he researched and found every possible way to save his son, and most importantly he was not ready to give up.
Dreamland by Sam Quinones
Sam Quinones blends two classic stories of American capitalism – young men in Mexico, independent of drug cartels looking for their American dream via the profits of trafficking cheap black tar heroin to rural and suburban addicts. And, that of Stamford's Purdue Pharma who are determined to corner the market with their expensive drug, Oxycontin. Sam talks about how these two tales just sit well and how these things affect people.
Feeling Good by David D Burns
David D Burns not only talks about self-help but he also offers a guideline of several options for treating depression – deal with guilt, recognize the cause of mod swing, handle criticism, build self-esteem, and overcome addiction to love and approval. Burns outlines scientifically proven techniques that will help you create and grow an optimistic outlook towards life.
Easy Way to Stop Smoking by Allen Carr
"Easy Way to Stop Smoking" is a self-help book written by Allen Carr, a British author and journalist who struggled with addiction to cigarettes for many years. The book has been widely popular and has been translated into over 40 languages.
In the book, Carr presents a method for quitting smoking that he claims is easy and effective. He argues that smoking is not an addiction to nicotine, as is commonly thought, but rather an addiction to the psychological effects of smoking. He encourages readers to understand and challenge their beliefs about smoking and to adopt a new mindset that allows them to see smoking as a choice rather than a necessity.
Cherry by Nico Walker
2003, Cleveland – A young college freshman meets Emily. Both of them share an interest in Edward Albee and ecstasy, and they both fall fast in love. Soon, Emily moves home to Elba and he flunks out of school and joins the army. They are desperate to keep their relationship alive and as a result, they get married before he ships to Iraq. He is oblivious to what he is about to face. His fellow soldiers smoke, take painkillers, huff computer duster, and watch porn. And several of them die. Emily and he is trying to make the long-distance thing work, however, his PTSD is profound when he returns from Iraq. Soon both he and Emily are hooked on heroin. When their money begins to die he turns to robbery – bank robbery.
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
"The Gifts of Imperfection" is a self-help book written by Brené Brown, a research professor and author who has studied vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame. In the book, Brown explores the idea that we can all live more authentic and fulfilling lives by embracing our imperfections and vulnerabilities.
Brown argues that we often try to hide or cover up our imperfections because we fear rejection or failure. However, this can lead to a sense of disconnection and unhappiness. Instead, she encourages readers to embrace their imperfections and to practice self-compassion, gratitude, and mindfulness in order to build resilience and create a sense of belonging and connection with others.
The book includes a set of 10 guideposts that Brown identifies as essential for wholehearted living, including cultivating authenticity, self-compassion, and a sense of connection with others. It also includes practical exercises and suggestions for how to incorporate these guideposts into daily life.
"The Gifts of Imperfection" has been widely popular and has been recognized as a valuable resource for those seeking to improve their mental and emotional well-being. If you are looking for ways to cultivate a sense of self-acceptance and build resilience, this book may be a helpful resource.
Never Enough by Judith Grisel
Addiction and drug abuse is the most formidable health issue worldwide. If we are not the ones suffering, we are aware of people who are. Grisel drawing on her personal experience as a recovered addict and years of research has reached a fundamental conclusion. Grisel talks about the brain's capacity and how an addict can live with or without drugs. She shows one by one how distinct drugs affect the brain.
Quit Like a Woman by Holly Whitaker
Alcohol is available in book clubs, brunch, weddings, work events, and more. Still, no one questions the ubiquity of alcohol. However, a question that is often asked is "why don't you drink?" You will be considered an anomaly if you don't drink. We are all obsessed with wellness and health and yet uphold alcohol as if it is an elixir. Holly Whitaker believes the ways of recovery are archaic, old, and ineffective in a lot of cases. So, when she found an alternative method to get out of her addiction, she created a sober community for the ones in need of help. Her feminine-centric recovery program concentrates on the root cause of overindulgence and provides help.
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Maté
Best Books on Addiction and Recovery – In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Maté
Even though he might argue, Gabor Maté is something of a empathetic machine. He is diligently treating drug addicts of Downtown Eastside, Vancouver. He never judges anyone and his book is both a sympathetic and informed view of addiction and for the decriminalization of drugs. This book begins with some of his patients who sell sex, steal, cheat, and self-harm. Maté looks at the root of the cause of addiction from a psychological viewpoint and answers why people inflict such catastrophe on themselves. He also talks about War on Drugs and how to fight drugs. | eng | 6beb7ef0-bf65-4f2f-9ed8-885d167606ae | https://gobookmart.com/best-books-on-addiction-and-recovery/ |
The Mammoth, the Starliner and the Origin of Covid
In paleontology: The inscription of a roaming woolly mammoth in the Arctic in defense of it.
Mammoth tusks are saturated with the elements of the animal's diet, which makes it possible to deduce the type of climate or type of terrain in which the animal lives. by chemical analyses.
Since tusks grow during a mammoth's life, it is possible to follow the evolution of the environment in which the specimen evolved, after making connections between different isotopes and different places thanks to the analysis. The teeth of relatively immobile species, such as rodents.
By analyzing the tusks of a 17,000-year-old woolly mammoth, researchers conclude that it did travel a lot, but that the duration of the trips varied during its lifetime, similar to elephants today.
in the space: A new delay in the flight of the Boeing Starliner space capsule.
It is not yet known when the Boeing Starliner space capsule, which was scheduled to launch at the International Space Station (ISS) on August 4, 2021, will fly.
NASA had instructed Boeing and SpaceX to deliver space shuttles to them to free themselves from Russian missiles.
If SpaceX has already carried out three manned missions, the technical problems are related to Boeing.
In health: Origin of Covid: China rejects new WHO investigation.
The World Health Organization has asked all countries to release their Covid-19 data, which China opposes, in the name of protecting privacy.
The origin of the virus remains unknown to this day, and the hypothesis of a leak from a Chinese laboratory is still being studied, among other things, despite the conclusions of the first investigation of the World Health Organization.
The head of the Danish delegation of experts who participated in this first investigation publicly regretted that he was unable to investigate further the impact of the leak from the laboratory.
The issue of vaccinating children will be raised further because they are more affected than Delta, they are the only unvaccinated and the start of the school year is approaching.
For experts, if it is not a question of vaccinating children who do not pose a risk before the vaccines are approved and as long as the epidemic is under control, it is nevertheless necessary to ensure compliance with the gestures of barrier in the institutions hosting them.
In their opinion, it makes no sense, if certain vaccines for this age group are licensed, to give them to children instead of sending them to other countries, where children can also be affected and transmitted the virus.
in the weather: Freshness and summer heat wave: where do these climate changes come from?
On Thursday August 12, heat records were reached around the Mediterranean due to the arrival of an extremely hot air mass.
The thermal dome goes hand in hand with the "cold drop," a cold crater that leads to the formation of thunderstorms, responsible for the July floods in northern Europe.
With global warming and the disruption to the water cycle it causes, these extreme events will become more and more common. | eng | 443e4457-5792-435e-98a0-01a3764239bf | https://persiadigest.com/the-mammoth-the-starliner-and-the-origin-of-covid/ |
An idea: maybe use some money to license courses to teach makers some skills they're lacking. Or build a resource page with the best, no bs courses so people who are up and coming can pick a stack, learn and get started making asap.
I know my public library has a license with Lynda.org so anyone with a library card can sign in through a portal and get access to the content.
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Macerators
Macerators are essential plumbing devices that grind human waste into a fine slurry, allowing it to be easily pumped away. They are particularly useful in locations where a traditional gravity-fed waste system can't be installed. From enhancing your bathroom's functionality to solving complex plumbing issues, macerators are a versatile and practical solution.
What macerators do we sell online?
Our macerator range is carefully curated to offer top-notch functionality and reliability. Each product undergoes stringent quality checks to meet our high standards, ensuring you get the best solution for your plumbing needs.
When to use macerators in your project
Macerators are not just for complex plumbing setups; they are versatile devices that can be used in a variety of scenarios. Here's when you might consider installing one:
Space-Saving: Ideal for smaller bathrooms or kitchens where traditional plumbing is not feasible.
Versatility: Can be used in both residential and commercial settings.
Efficiency: Helps in the quick and effective removal of waste.
Incorporating a macerator into your plumbing system can greatly improve its efficiency and functionality. Whether you're dealing with limited space or complex plumbing needs, a macerator is a robust solution that offers both convenience and reliability.
Browse macerators at one of our local MP Moran branches
If you prefer to see products in person before making a purchase, our branches in London and Hertfordshire offer an extensive range of macerators for you to explore. Our expert team is always on hand to offer personalised advice, ensuring you make an informed decision that aligns with your project's unique requirements. | eng | 6e7090a9-c925-4627-ab1b-31d2a8679382 | https://www.mpmoran.co.uk/plumbing-heating/pumps/macerators |
Photographer Resources
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Reading (legislature)
A reading of a bill is a debate on the bill held before the general body of a legislature, as opposed to before a committee or other group. In the Westminster system, there are usually several readings of a bill among the stages it passes through before becoming law as an Act of Parliament. Some of these readings are usually formalities rather than substantive debates.
First reading
A first reading is when a bill is introduced to a legislature. Typically, in the United States, the title of the bill is read and immediately assigned to a committee. The bill is then considered by committee between the first and second readings. In the United States Senate and most British-influenced legislatures, the committee consideration occurs between second and third readings.
In Ireland, the first reading is referred to as "First Stage" and is leave to introduce a bill into a House of the Oireachtas. It may be taken in either house, but it does not need to be taken in both.
In New Zealand, once a bill passes first reading it is normally referred to a Select Committee. However, a Government can have a bill skip the select committee stage by a simple majority vote in Parliament.
Pass (military)
A pass is permission to be away from one's military unit for a limited period of time. Time away on a pass is not counted against leave, the annual allotment of days off from duty.
Types of passes
Normal off-duty hours—granted to personnel to allow them to go off their military installation whenever they are not required to be on duty, subject to recall at any time as needed, and revocable at the unit's discretion.
Regular pass—granted to allow personnel to be away for a designated period of time only. May be granted to those, such as trainees, not eligible for a normal off-duty hours pass.
Three-day pass—the longest continuous pass granted allows a servicemember to be away for 72 consecutive hours. Often granted in recognition of special achievement or as a reward, especially as a way of granting a three-day weekend.
By country variations
In the RAF, a "Permanent Pass" known as Form 557 would be issued to servicemen of good standing and six-months service allowing them to leave the quarters after duty until midnight and no further than eight miles (or as otherwise restricted on the form). It could be endorsed with permission to wear plain clothes.
Forward pass
In several forms of football a forward pass is a throwing of the ball in the direction that the offensive team is trying to move, towards the defensive team's goal line. The forward pass is one of the main distinguishers between gridiron football (American football and Canadian football) in which the play is legal and widespread, and rugby football (union and league) from which the North American games evolved, in which the play is illegal.
In some football codes, such as association football (soccer), the kicked forward pass is used so ubiquitously that it is not thought of as a distinct kind of play at all. In these sports, the concept of offside is used to regulate who can be in front of the play or be nearest to the goal. However, this has not always been the case. Some earlier incarnations of football allowed unlimited forward passing, while others had strict offside rules similar to rugby.
The development of the forward pass in American football shows how the game has evolved from its rugby roots into the distinctive game it is today. Illegal and experimental forward passes had been attempted as early as 1876, but the first legal forward pass in American football took place in 1906, after a change in rules. Another change in rules occurred on January 18, 1951, which established that no center, tackle, or guard could receive a forward pass. Today, the only linemen who can receive a forward pass are the ends. Current rules regulate who may throw and who may receive a forward pass, and under what circumstances, as well as how the defensive team may try to prevent a pass from being completed. The primary pass thrower is the quarterback, and statistical analysis is used to determine a quarterback's success rate at passing in various situations, as well as a team's overall success at the "passing game high | eng | 40c8e6dc-f323-4fdc-95dc-61b021fc1d9e | https://hi.wn.com/Pass_Ya_Ffone_Paul_Napier |
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Unpacking Assembly: What Does Kitting Mean?
Posted onJuly 11, 2014
Ours is an industry of jargon, as any of you who've ever had an extended conversation with a logistics professional probably know (hopefully we're not too guilty of that). The concept of full kitting is one of those terms!
Kitting can be a tastier subject than you'd think! | Image Credit: Angie Six
Filled with shipping acronyms, technological terms, and transportation abbreviations, understanding our world can sometimes require a good look a Google... unless you read this blog!
We want you to understand exactly what we're talking about, even when it requires using industry shorthand to explain a complete process.
That's why we're starting out 'Unpacking...' series of posts, which will feature a quick, plain English explanation of a term from our industry.
Today is seems fitting to start on the assembly line, to explain what we mean when we refer to 'kitting.'
What Is Kitting?
Kitting is the part of the order fulfillment process that assembles individual products into ready-made sets.
This can be gift boxes, promotional packages, or anything in between that requires distinct items to be put together to form a set, which is also known as a 'kit'. | eng | 702af6fc-28bb-4e9b-a774-f820d70c2e0f | https://www.capacityllc.com/blog/assembly-and-kitting-explained/ |
do you have to wear a mask after being fully vaccinated against COVID-19?
Face masks, at first, were one of the hardest parts of the pandemic to get used to. Chances are, more than a year later, you still don't love wearing one but have listened to the science and realize masks help protect us from COVID-19.
The CDC recently updated guidelines about wearing a mask outdoors, but as far as indoors, the advice is to leave that mask on. But if you're fully vaccinated, why can't you take it off?
Although the Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson and Johnson vaccines do remarkably well at defending us against COVID-19, none of the vaccines offer total protection, meaning there is still a slim chance you could get infected.
According to the CDC, at least 5,800 fully vaccinated people in the U.S. still got infected with COVID. To add context to that number, 77 million Americans were fully vaccinated when that study was conducted.
The question now is: How long will we be wearing masks? Dr. Johnston says they could become "the new normal" in certain situations.
"I don't know what's going to happen, honestly. I do know for myself, I think about when I travel on a plane. I think I'll probably wear a mask myself, indefinitely. We've all been in that situation where someone next to you or behind you is coughing or they don't look so hot. And what do they have? It may not be COVID but it could be the flu or a whole host of other things." | eng | 828b42bf-dc62-4a1f-b283-6935c48a410f | https://www.redirecthealth.com/blog/why-do-you-have-to-wear-a-mask-after-being-fully-vaccinated-against-covid-19/ |
Fitness
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Artificial intelligence (AI), a marketing tool based on artificial intelligence, is a hotbed for advancement in the field of marketing. AI tools can learn to communicate with customers using data and profiles. They then deliver the personalized message at the right moment without human assistance or marketing team help.
What is AI Marketing?
Artificial Intelligence Marketing ( AI Marketing ) is a way to use customer data, AI concepts such as machine learning, and other technologies to predict your customers' next moves and improve their customer journey.
Digital marketers with access to big data insights can boost the performance of their campaigns and increase ROI. This can be done without any extra effort from them. This definition is a basic overview of artificial intelligence marketing, but there are many other aspects to it. In the next content, we'll go into all the details.
The Core Elements of Artificial Intelligence Marketing
Artificial intelligence marketing offers ways to bridge data science and execution. It's now possible to analyze and sort through large amounts of data.
Think about the latest technologies to hit the market over the last year. We've heard about the iPhone 7, Google driverless cars, and Snapchat Glasses. But what about marketing-specific technology?
There are some key elements to the Adoption of AI Marketing As important as they are today, big data, machine learning, and the right solution.
Big Data
It's a simple concept. Big data is the ability of a marketer to segment and aggregate large amounts of data using minimal manual effort. The marketing team can use the data to deliver the correct message to the right person, at the right moment via the channel they choose.
Machine Learning
When marketers are trying to make sense of a massive data set, machine learning platforms can be very helpful. They can identify trends and common occurrences, and predict common insights and reactions so that marketers can better understand the root causes and likelihood of certain behaviors repeating.
Powerful Solutions
Artificial intelligence marketing solutions understand the world the same as a human. The platforms can identify themes and concepts across large data sets incredibly quickly. AI solutions can also understand emotion and communication in the same way as a person, making them able to interpret open-form content such as social networking and natural language.
AI Marketing Challenges
Artificial intelligence is still at an early stage of development. Many marketing teams are unaware of how to implement AI marketing in their business or even how to use these solutions. Marketers must be aware that these solutions present challenges.
How to Get Organizational Buy-In
Some stakeholders may not be aware of the potential value AI investments can bring to the business. Marketing teams need to be able to measure the qualitative value of AI investment and observe performance improvements in customer experience and brand image.
Navigating deployment issues
Marketing teams must understand the best practices of deployment for the AI solution they intend to deploy. Organizations must allocate time to team training and deployment specialist calls.
Protecting Data Privacy
Organizations that fail to comply with privacy laws like GDPR or CCPA will face severe penalties. Marketers must ensure they use data ethically. These laws may pose challenges for AI deployments. If tools are not correctly programmed to adhere to these guidelines, then they could risk non-compliance.
The Core Benefits of Artificial Intelligence in Marketing
What does this mean to marketing teams? AI marketing is gaining in popularity among marketers due to the insights that it offers. A recent PwC survey found that 72% of respondents viewed AI as an "advantage for business."
Here are some of the ways marketers can expect AI to have a positive impact on marketing in the months and years ahead:
Marketing ROI Increased
Marketers can use AI to transform marketing campaigns using data insights and act on them in real time. AI platforms can make intelligent decisions about how to allocate budgets across channels, analyze the most effective ad placements and increase the value of a marketing program. If AI platforms are used correctly, they can improve marketing ROI by using intelligent budget allocations and spending rules.
Personalized Content Delivery
AI allows marketers to take data and targets to a whole new level. Audience analytics go beyond the usual demographics to help understand people individually. Marketers can now use AI to identify and target potential buyers or clients, as well as deliver the most relevant content. This is especially useful in driving retail and impact. A savvy marketer can achieve a lot with the combination of AI, machine learning, and big data.
Improved campaign reporting and measurement
The large amount of data generated by today's campaigns can make it difficult to analyze and aggregate. It is difficult for marketers to prove and report campaign success. Marketers can use AI-enabled Dashboards to get a comprehensive look at the elements of campaigns that work. They can then replicate these patterns and adjust campaigns to increase success. These tools provide enhanced reporting capabilities in addition to smart analytics.
Enhance Marketing Team Performance
AI can analyze data much faster than humans. Artificial intelligence can take on tedious tasks, allowing your marketing team more time to concentrate on strategy. AI allows marketers to use real-time data analytics for better campaign decisions, and overall performance.
Use cases and examples of Artificial Intelligence Marketing
Artificial intelligence is used in a variety of ways, including to improve campaign performance, customer experience, and marketing efficiency. These improvements can be achieved in many different ways, including:
Personalized Messaging
AI can help marketers achieve better messaging and personalization. Marketers often need help determining when and where to place ads and what content to send to individuals. Programmatic advertising uses artificial intelligence to enable organizations to place real-time bids for ad spaces that are relevant to their audience. With the help of message tracking and analytics, marketers can send personalized messages to users using the best content at the right time, in the correct place.
Smarter Ads
Marketers have already begun to experiment with smarter ads using account-based solutions. AI, however, helps teams go a step further and perform a truly insightful analysis. Online ads can be made smarter and more efficient with the new data. AI solutions can analyze keyword searches, profiles on social media, and other data online to produce human-level results.
More Intelligent Searches
It's important to keep in mind that as technology solutions become more sophisticated, audiences also become smarter. Social media and Google's rapid-fire search engine (thanks Google!) have made it easier than ever to find what you are looking for. People can now see the information they need faster than ever. AI and big data can analyze these patterns of search and help marketers determine key areas on which they should concentrate their efforts.
Chatbots: Relying on them
AI will also play a major role in customer service and retention. AI bots already run many chat functions and direct-to-consumer engagement avenues. These tactics can help companies save money and time by reducing employee costs. AI bots have access to a vast amount of information and data on the internet, which makes them more efficient than their human counterparts.
Learn with Predictive Analytics and Continue to Learn
AI can be used not only to reveal previously hidden insights but it can also be taught to integrate these insights into new campaigns and optimize outreach to only target the most relevant users. Over time, AI solutions become more intelligent. They will eliminate waste, increase conversions and promote real-time decisions. proactive marketing
Artificial intelligence is the future of marketing
This all sounds too good to be true. Do you still think that artificial intelligence will be the technology of tomorrow and not today? We've got some good news: The creative minds at Kobe have already implemented innovative artificial intelligence marketing strategies. We are constantly innovating with AI solutions using advanced machine learning algorithms. These AI solutions can handle most of the time-consuming and tedious tasks that marketers have to do.
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What is Failure? What is Opportunity?
What is Failure? What is Opportunity?
Introduction and Review
Blessed with a mantra from Rishi Durvasa, Mother Kunti evoked Surya Devatha and was given as the child with golden earrings, Karna. Karna grew up with foster parents and only learned of his true parentage right before the war. However, since Karna identified with the Kauravas, he fought the war against the Pandavas. It was too hard to unlearn that he wasn't a Kaurava because he was too attached to being a Kaurava. If he wasn't as attached, it would be easier to unlearn and internalize knowledge.
We are Prince Arjuna, in the beginning of the Bhagavad Gita, he is confused but he leaves the field content and free. If we don't feel that, we are too attached to our name and form and unlearning becomes impossible.
In Chapter 5, Prince Arjuna asks, "As I act selflessly, what should I focus on?"
Lord Krishna responds that you must:
Let go of deservership (prasada-buddhi). Whatever comes, accept this cheerfully. How do you live with less deservership? By having less likes and dislikes.
Then, let go of doership (arpana-buddhi). Be more engaged in what you are doing, so you're not concerned with the idea of who is doing. How do you practice having less doership? By making less excuses.
Question 16) What is doership? Forgetfulness.
Discourse
17) Prince Arjuna's Philosophical Question: (Chapter 6, Verse 37)
"When a man, though possessed of faith, is unable to control himself and his mind wanders away from YOGA, to what end does he, having failed to attain perfection in YOGA go, O Krishna?"
For those who are good people, incompleteness is when they do that which is wrong. For great people, incompleteness is when they compromise on what they know is right.
17) Lord Krishna's Philosophical Answer: (Chapter 6, Verse 40)
"O Partha, neither in this world, nor in the next world is there destruction for him; none, verily, who strives to be good, O My son, ever comes to grief."
For one who feels like their journey is incomplete, there is no incompleteness — not now, or in the future; not in this lifetime, nor the next. Any greatness you are engaged in is not wasted. The fruits, or results, of our actions are both in the future and in the present. Every day that we practice enlightenment, we are enlightening ourselves. Therefore, don't postpone your happiness! Whatever you want to become, be that right now.
Nothing is destroyed. All that the mind has learned, all the ways that the mind has grown continues. We can only move forward. One who is engaged in kalyana (evoking egolessness) is someone who practices and will therefore become more courageous. If one is striving, one will never devolve. Keep moving forward.
Prince Arjuna asks: If my journey is incomplete, what will happen to me?
Lord Krishna shares: there is no incompleteness. This is a journey.
17) Practical Question and Answer: What is failure? Irrelevant.
Failure in the secular may be relevant, but in the sacred world, failure is irrelevant.
Reflection: How have you progressed on the path of self-development compared to who you were one, five, or even ten years ago?
Each of us knows who we were and who we are now. As one continues to engage in perpetual betterment, we become a better person.
18) Prince Arjuna's Philosophical Question: (Chapter 6, Verse 38)
"Fallen from both, does he not, O mighty-armed, perish like a rent cloud, supportless and deluded in the path of BRAHMAN?"
If one is insincere in this journey, isn't one like a piece of cloud, blown away by the wind?
18) Lord Krishna's Philosophical Answer: (Chapter 6, Verse 41)
"Having attained to the worlds of the righteous, andhaving dwelt there for everlasting (long) years, he who had fallen from YOGA is born again in the house of the pure and the wealthy."
Just as there is no gain without pain, there is no pain without gain! As you are engaged in goodness and responsibility, you are gaining — that is punya (purification of the inner world). If you engage in perpetual betterment today, you will sleep better tonight.
For one who has not reached enlightenment but is engaged in dharma, when the body dies, they are born in a home that is prosperous and pure. For those who are more evolved, they are born into a home where the people around them live by their intellects, not by their minds. That home's purpose is for peace.
Prince Arjuna asks: If one is insincere, where will one be born?
Lord Krishna shares: For one who is engaged in Yoga, they are not insincere! They will be born into the home that is best for their evolution.
18) Practical Question and Answer: What is opportunity? All.
All that has happened to you, is happening to you, will happen to you, people coming into your life and leaving your life — all are an opportunity to follow the path of yoga.
Reflection: How is your current life your optimal circumstance for Self-realization?
Grow out of being an escapist and into an embrace-ist.
Q&A:
Is it possible to let go of doership in selfish actions?
The word "selfish" is synonymous with doership. You cannot be engaged in arpana-buddhi and be selfish at the same time.
2. What are practical tips to not be afraid of failure?
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See the past, present, and future of Montgomery County farming at the Agricultural History Farm Park. This scenic 455 acre park features rolling hills, open fields, an apple orchard, and a variety of farm animals. Get a unique perspective on the county's rich farming heritage while visiting barns, historic buildings, a modern farming activity center, and other facilities at the park.
Discover the heritage of Montgomery County in the period rooms and changing exhibitions of the Beall-Dawson House, an elegant Federal style (ca. 1815) town home. Visitors will encounter the county's beginnings and developing history. Tour highlights the daily life and culture of the Beall family and their household during the first half of the 19th century, including the enslaved people who lived and worked there. Changing exhibitions explore different facets of county history. Then investigate medical science at the Stonestreet Museum of 19th Century Medicine. This unique, one-room, Gothic Revival doctor's office was built in 1852 for Dr. Edward E. Stonestreet. The tour explores changes in medical science over his fifty year career (1852-1903).
An African American roadside community lived and worked on this historic site from emancipation well into the 20th century. Their culture and traditions heavily influenced those of surrounding communities, and their story is deeply woven into Montgomery County's rich history. At the center of this site is Oakley Cabin, which was inhabited until 1976 and now serves as a living history museum.
Built in 1893 in response to the need for a school within walking distance of farms located in the Little Bennett Creek Valley, the Kingsley Schoolhouse served the local, rural farming community until it closed in 1935. Each year, around 20 children ranging in age from 6-12 years old attended the school.
The Hammond-Harwood House (1774) is said to have the most beautiful doorway in Colonial America. The last project of the renowned architect, William Buckland, is a five part Anglo-Palladian (derived from 16th Italian architect Andrea Palladio) mansion that features some of the best woodcarving and plasterwork in America. This National Historic Landmark contains an outstanding collection of John Shaw furniture and Charles Willson Peale paintings.
Darnall's Chance was built in 1742 by James Wardrop, one of the wealthiest merchants in 18th century Prince George's County. Museum tours highlight the similarities and differences between Mr. Wardrop's widow, Lettice Lee, and the lives of other 18th century women.
Constructed as the first headquarters of the American Red Cross, the building also served as the home for its founder, Clara Barton, until her death in 1912. The site is open with guided tours on Saturdays at 11:00, 12:00, 2:00 and 3:00 and on Saturdays at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00. Group reservations may be scheduled for Wednesdays and Thursdays by calling 301-320-1410.
Montpelier Mansion/Historic Site, a National Historic Landmark site, is one of the finest examples of 18th century Georgian architecture in Maryland. Built by Major Thomas Snowden and his wife Anne Ridgely in the 1780's, it is now restored and furnished as an 1830's country residence, based on Snowden family records.
Historic Annapolis is a consortium of 6 historic homes and sites that create "a museum without the walls." This group highlights Maryland's rich Revolutionary War history, as well as Annapolis' long connection to the United States Navy. The easily accessible modern streets and sidewalks makes Historic Annapolis a great place to walk through Maryland's history. Locals and visitors alike, can partake in the story of Historic Annapolis through guided tours, summer camps, and first-person history events.
This early 1800s European-American style mansion, begun by Henri Joseph Stier, father of Rosalie Stier Calvert, was home to the Calvert family during the 19th century and of other notable Americans during the 20th century.
Built in 1852, the building served as a home, hostelry, and post office during the antebellum period. It gained fame when the Surratt family became involved with John Wilkes Booth in the plot against President Lincoln. Period rooms and exhibits reflect daily life in a 19th century middle-class home.
Woodlawn Manor House was constructed in the early 1800s. Dr. William Palmer and his son Benjamin were the longest property owners from the early 1800s to early 1900s. Francis Scott Key was a visitor when the home also served as a boarding school. In the late 1970s Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission purchased the property from the McKeever family establishing Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park.
Today the Manor House and it's outbuildings illustrate Montgomery County's agricultural history. The outbuildings consist of a 19th century stone barn (today home to the Woodlawn Museum), stone springhouse/meathouse, board and batten tenant house and a 19th century log building that may have served as slave living quarters. | eng | fa695def-a7de-487e-a437-13183674c78e | https://www.dchousemuseums.org/maryland-sites |
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Workplace: Slow Down
Safety first, slow down. Accuracy matters, slow down.
Quality counts, slow down. Every industry has needs and situations that require
us to slow down and do the work well and correctly the first time.
In a technology-driven world it is easy to feel that urgency
is all around us and in every request. Yet, a sense of urgency can cause us to
make errors that wouldn't be made if we would slow down and pace ourselves effectively
rather than moving at rush speed. "Slow down" means find the right pacing for
work accomplishment; it doesn't mean stop. "Slow down" means a course
correction may be needed. Or, it may mean that an improvement in quality is
needed and that slowing down is the only way to achieve that quality.
Netflix streams SLOW television: programs that include
watching a sweater being knit and a multi-hour train trip without narration. In
a hectically paced world, sometimes SLOW is the pace that can restore and
rejuvenate us. When overscheduled, making choices to protect our time and energy
counts as slowing down too.
When too many meetings fill your schedule, slow down by
asking for the meeting minutes rather than attending the meeting. Protecting
brainpower and time for your own workload is important and is a part of slowing
down to accomplish work more effectively.
Jobs that require driving and rental cars often have
speed-governing equipment and tracking devices so that companies can determine
whether their vehicles are being used safely, and within the law. This means
that top vehicle speeds are set by the company, controlled by a computer, and
drivers cannot exceed that speed. In other words, the design of the system
forces drivers to slow down.
What work pace are you pursuing? In what ways could you and
your team benefit if you slow down? What systems can you put in place to
support a slow down?
Workplace: Managing the moments of our day-to-day
business lives takes work. Together, let's explore what issues and activities
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Focusing Only on Favorites
When it comes to sports betting, many beginners make the mistake of solely focusing on the favorites. It's understandable that we tend to have our favorite teams and players, but that doesn't mean they will always come out on top. Betting on the favorite every time can lead to unrealistic expectations and potential losses. It's important to analyze the odds and consider the underdogs as well. They might surprise you and provide a higher payout if you make the right call.
Ignoring Research and Analysis
Another common mistake made by sports bettors is neglecting to do thorough research and analysis before placing their bets. It's essential to gather as much information as possible about the teams, players, and recent performance. Analyzing statistics, injury reports, and past match-ups can significantly increase your chances of making well-informed decisions. By understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each team, you can make more accurate predictions and improve your chances of winning.
Chasing Losses
Losing is an inevitable part of sports betting. It's crucial to remember that everyone experiences losses from time to time. One of the biggest mistakes bettors make is chasing their losses. After a loss, some individuals may be tempted to increase their bets to recover the money they lost. However, this can lead to further losses and potentially put you in a deeper financial hole. It's important to set a budget and stick to it. Accept losses as part of the game and avoid chasing them by making impulsive decisions.
Not Managing Your Bankroll
Proper bankroll management is essential for long-term success in sports betting. Many bettors make the mistake of not setting a budget and blindly wagering large amounts of money. This can lead to financial instability and potential ruin. It's crucial to determine how much money you can afford to lose and allocate a portion of it for betting purposes. Setting a budget helps you maintain discipline and prevents you from risking more than you can afford to lose.
Emotional Betting
Emotional betting is a common mistake that can lead to poor decision-making. Placing bets based on personal biases or emotional attachments can cloud your judgment and lead to irrational choices. It's important to detach emotions from the betting process and make logical decisions based on analysis and research. Trusting your instincts is crucial, but it should always be backed by sound reasoning. To deepen your understanding of the subject, make sure to check out this thoughtfully chosen external resource we've arranged to accompany your reading. 토토사이트.
Conclusion
When it comes to sports betting, avoiding common mistakes can significantly improve your chances of success. By diversifying your bets, conducting thorough research, managing your bankroll, avoiding emotional decisions, and accepting losses, you can develop a strategic approach to sports betting. Remember, sports betting is not a guaranteed way to make money, but by avoiding these common pitfalls, you can increase your odds of profitable outcomes. Happy betting!
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How To Prevent Caregiver Burnout Post Pandemic
Four (4) tips to aid caregivers to take time for themselves while caring for others – post-pandemic.
A caregiver's role is both rewarding and demanding. It requires energy, patience, and empathy. It is easy to forget about yourself and become overwhelmed, especially after the unusual pandemic, where shared resources for respite care may not be as readily available.
With COVID-19 causing significant restrictions in daily activities and social interactions, many have lost the essential caregiving support services they desperately need. Sheltering in place leaves caregivers with fewer options to get outside or take breaks from the person they are caring for.
Now that the post-pandemic era has come, life has changed in big and small ways over the last year. Plans were suspended, and priorities shifted as people cautiously made their way through a situation they had never experienced, much less imagined. As humankind gets closer than ever to putting the COVID-19 pandemic behind them (thanks to safe practices and wider vaccine distribution to slow the spread of the virus), many people are looking forward to returning to the things they have been missing. These are planned vacations on pause, suspended social gatherings, or even just dropping by a friend's or loved one for a coffee catch-up.
There is one priority, however, that people have all shared during the pandemic that should remain high on your list: your health. If there is one thing the human race has collectively learned over the past two years, it is that your health means everything. Read on.
4 Tips To Prevent Caregiver Burnout After The Era Of Pandemic
People have put a lot of time and energy into protecting themselves and others from COVID-19, which is very important and worthwhile. But taking care of your health means more than staying virus-free. It means taking control of your health so you can stay on top of any issues that arise before they become serious. It means not taking back the care you need to get healthier and feel better to enjoy the things you have been missing lately wholly. Here are some important ways to prioritize your health in the months and years to come and prevent Post-Pandemic Caregiving burnout.
Tip #1. Take Care of Yourself. Do schedule screen time. No, not that kind of screen time. This refers to health screenings that are important road markers on your health journey – like annual mammograms if you are a woman who is 40 and up, yearly colonoscopies if you are 45 and older, and low-dose CT screening if you are a former or current smoker. Talk to your physician about your risks and the right timing for you. It is no surprise that American Cancer Society researchers estimate that almost 1.9 million new cancer cases will be diagnosed in 2021. If you have been putting off your yearly check-up and screening, now is a perfect time to get it on the calendar and get the peace of mind it can bring.
Tip #2. Do not wager on your health. Emergencies are called emergencies for a reason. When one puts their health at immediate risk, they must get the care they need as soon as possible. Do not wait because an emergency will not stay on you. If you are experiencing chest pain or any emergency, minutes do matter. You must get to the hospital and get the care you need right when you need it.
Tip #3. Live Healthy. Creating routines and good habits can go a long way toward keeping you ready and healthy to embrace all life has to offer. Engaging in regular physical activity, eating healthy, getting enough sleep, reducing stress, and taking care of your mental health all have significant benefits for your health and can help reduce your risk for certain diseases. Talk with your healthcare provider. They can point you in the direction or help you with the advice you may need to feel your best.
Tip #4. Finesse Frustration. Caring for someone with a disease or an illness can be exasperating under normal circumstances, but negative emotions can get out of hand these days. You need to remind yourself that you are doing the best you can, and so does your loved one. Try not to lose that temper, and be as understanding and empathetic as possible. As they say, your relatives probably would not remember your outburst, but you will never forget it. When tensions rise, walk away and vent in another room.
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Louisiana World Exposition
US #2086 was issued a day before the expo opened.
On May 12, 1984, the Louisiana World Exposition opened its gates.
Classified as a "special category fair" by the International Bureau of Expositions in Paris, France, the exposition covered 84 acres of land in a former railroad yard. Its theme was "The World of Rivers: Fresh Water as a Source of Life."
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The state of Louisiana invested $5 million in the expo, much of which was spent clearing out rundown warehouses and replacing them with permanent structures that would remain in use after the fair closed. Twenty countries from around the world built exhibits for the fair, and most had an aquatic theme. The US built a 77,000-square-foot pavilion with a water theme and a 3,400-seat aquacade.
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The fair officially opened to the public on May 12, 1984. US Commerce Secretary Malcolm Baldrige helped open the festivities on behalf of President Ronald Reagan. During the opening ceremony, Mayor Dutch Morial stated, "There will be no strangers at this far. Let the good times roll… Finally, it is here. We celebrate this fair as beneficial to the enjoyment of everyone." The opening day festivities also included daytime fireworks and the release of 70,000 helium balloons.
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One of the fair's most popular attractions was the Mississippi Aerial River Transit, a gondola ride that ferried visitors across the Mississippi River. There was also the Wonderwall, a 2,400-foot long piece of architecture composed of towers, columns, busts, cupids, and animal sculptures.
US #1150 – The fair's theme was "The World of Rivers: Fresh Water as a Source of Life."
Another interesting site was the Centennial Pavilions, a collection of gazebo-like pavilions that floated on a man-made lagoon. When viewed from the right angle, pavilions appeared to join together to form the main building of the 1884 Cotton Exposition that was held in New Orleans a century earlier.
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Other popular sites from the fair included a visit from the space shuttle Enterprise, a monorail, and a Ferris wheel. The fair was also the first world's exposition to have an official mascot, a pelican named Seymore D. Fair.
US #1466 – The fair's mascot, Seymore D. Fair, was named as the result of a contest that drew 18,000 entries. Seymore was an Ambassador of Goodwill and a foundation was created in his name in 2015 dedicated to the welfare of people, animals, and the planet.
The fair closed on November 11, 1984. Though it had hosted more than 7 million visitors, it hadn't made enough money to recoup the $350 million spent to put it on. To date, it's the only exposition to declare bankruptcy during its run. Some blamed the low attendance on the fact that the fair was held just two years after the Knoxville World's Fair. Additionally, the Summer Olympics were held in Los Angeles the same year. In spite of the financial troubles, the people of New Orleans remember the fair fondly, and many of the buildings remain and are used for other purposes today. In 2014, a commemorative plaque was unveiled in the heart of the location to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the fair.
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I liked it too, except for the part where it only comes into play on a run or the final play of the game.
That's BS because if it happens at a different time it can still kill you.
If they really want to get it right, they should use an eye in the sky like the NHL does.
Even if it's just used to review outs made in the field. and for HR's, fair and foul balls.
With today's technology, they should try and eliminate human error as much as the can, IMO.
Baseball is letting time pass it bye, and it shows in everything they do. | eng | 22bc1b67-85ad-41c8-a7b2-6a62d99d123a | https://forums.jetnation.com/topic/92659-am-i-hearing-this-right/ |
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A blood moon occurs when Earth's moon is in a total lunar eclipse. It has no special astronomical significance. Nevertheless, the usually whitish moon appears as strikingly red or ruddy-brown in the night sky. The last blood moon occurred on…
Facts About the Moon: Knowledge is power. In this series of articles, we collect fascinating and sometimes unexpected facts about the world around us. We hope you find them not only interesting, but also practically useful. The cosmos is full…
It is an impressive sight when the moon is full and round in the night sky. Many people believe that the full moon affects human behavior and health. Today, esoteric lunar calendar guides fill entire shelves in bookstores. However, there…
Three of them called Archimedes, Galilaei and Kepler. We would have to look for the smallest of them with a magnifying glass. The larger ones are with a diameter of more than 200 kilometers, and we can see them from…
The moon is the brightest celestial body in the night sky. It shines so brightly on full moon nights that some people find it difficult to sleep. It appears as big as the sun and the stars look like tiny…
The moon is still puzzling us. It is the only natural satellite on Earth and is a hundred times closer to it than the next planet. Until the 1980s, scientists thought the moon was a large asteroid captured by Earth.…
In short: everything will be different! The moon keeps us in balance by stabilizing the fluctuations of the earth's axis and thus making life on earth possible in the first place. The temperature fluctuations would be considerable and would be…
The answer is a classic yes and no. In general, the moon has an earth-bound orbit, which means we always see the same side. Always and everywhere. While the earth rotates once in 24 hours, the moon moves about 1/30 on its axis. This… | eng | f3b25637-9483-4767-bd7a-83d58f2f3b74 | https://curiosityguide.org/category/curiosities/moon/page/2/ |
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The federal government requires that each of the three national credit-reporting agencies—Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion—gives you a free credit report every year. You can request a free copy of your credit report by visiting AnnualCreditReport.com.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, the only authorized online source is at annualcreditreport.com. Consumers should be aware that there are many sites out there that claim to offer "free" credit reports but often charge you for another product if you accept the report.
Because the federal government requires that each of the three national credit-reporting agencies—Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion—gives you a free credit report every year, consider staggering the receipt of each of your credit reports. That way, you'll get a continuous picture of how your credit picture looks, because the three bureaus feed each other the latest information. You'll also be able to clean up errors as you find them (because errors can drag down a credit score) and you'll also keep an eye on identity theft.
Your money is insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), an independent agency of the United States Government. Your savings is federally insured up to $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government.
Financial Partners offers business saving and checking accounts. These accounts function just like regular consumer accounts but do require more information at opening. Please contact the credit union prior to visiting to discuss our business options and a list of required documentation.
What to do if you are having issues?
Your LOGON ID cannot be your account number. If you are still using your account number you will need to change the LOGON ID. This is NOT your security code (password). If you already made this change thinking it was your security code, try logging in using the new information as your LOGON ID instead along with your old/existing security code (password).
If you know your LOGON ID, but not your Security Code, you may select the forgotten security code link. Remember to use the NEW changed LOGON ID information so that the system will generate a temporary code using the correct email address.
If you are still not able to sign on after following these instructions, then you may call either office at 260-627-2111 or 260-632-4245.
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Financial Partners automatically transfers funds held in your primary savings account to pay any overdrafts before using ODP. There is a $2.00 service fee anytime this feature is used.
We also offer a Line of Credit loan for qualifying members. This is a loan that will pay any overdrafts on an account and does require payback. All loans are subject to the current lending policies.
The preferred method for membership application is to visit one of our offices during lobby hours. You may complete an online application, but upon approval, you would need to visit one of our offices to complete the account opening process.
Required documentation- either a valid state issued id indicating proof of current address -OR- birth certificate, social security card, and proof of address.
We require a verified signature to make address changes to an account. You will need to visit one of our offices to complete the account change request form. We also accept mailed and/or emailed letters as long as they include the necessary signature.
To add a joint owner, the person must pass the normal qualification process for membership. The person would need to provide either a valid state issued id with proof of current address -OR- birth certificate, social security card, and proof of address. One current owner must be present to sign in order for a joint own to be added to an account.
To remove a joint owner, the joint owner can request his/her own removal. No owner will be permitted to remove another owner without the written consent of the owner being removed.
On Friday, March 10, 2023 Federal Regulators shut down Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) due to its lack of liquidity. SVB had a structure very different than traditional financial institutions, as it was a key player in the tech and venture capital community. Closely connected with SVB, regulators also closed Signature Bank, on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Signature Bank provided banking services to real estate companies, law firms and cryptocurrency companies. All depositors of both institutions will have access to and receive their full deposits and losses will not be borne by taxpayers, according to regulators. FINANCIAL PARTNERS FCU (FPFCU) members should know that FPFCU is a safe place to save money. FPFCU has sound financial policies and receives high rankings annually from regulators for safety and soundness practices and management of risk. Deposits at FPFCU are protected by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund and insured up to at least $250,000 per individual depositor – the same as any other federally insured financial institution. That means backing by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. FPFCU is well capitalized and in solid financial position to meet the saving and borrowing needs of its members. Credit union members have never lost a penny of insured savings at a federally insured credit union. Visit MyCreditUnion.gov for more information about the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund coverage for consumers. Members should also be aware that scams have already been reported, trying to alarm consumers. In this sophisticated scam the scammers are communicating that a bank or credit union is under Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) review and the person needs to take out their cash from their bank/credit union or risk losing it. Please be aware of suspicious calls or emails at all times.
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venomous
An animal that is venomous produces poison. Also, people act in a venomous way when they are cruel, evil, or deliberately harmful.
Both senses of venomous have to do with poison. The first meaning is literal: if a venomous snake bites you, you could die. Venomous animals are extremely dangerous, and their bite requires immediate medical attention. For people, being venomous is a little different. Spreading lies is venomous. Stealing someone's significant other is venomous. Anytime someone is being destructive on purpose, it's venomous. For people, venomous means something close to villainous — being venomous is like spreading metaphorical poison.
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word 'venomous'.
Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors.
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Tortoises are fascinating creatures that have been around for millions of years but how smart are tortoises. They are known for their slow pace and their hard shells, which protect them from predators. But when it comes to intelligence, there…
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In the vast and intricate natural world, the survival of a pet tortoise in the wild is no small feat. As we delve into this compelling question, we uncover an array of challenges that these beloved creatures face when released | eng | 35aa32d4-7808-437d-91e0-c69be8806baa | https://tortoisetips.com/blog-archive/page/5/ |
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Research means that the drug which causes the largest number of deaths is heroin. It causes around sixty four percent regarding drug-related deaths in the uk. Also, morphine is another major killer. Surprisingly, alcohol isn't amongst top rated killers even though the medical Cannabis rates of alcoholism take any presctiption the wake up.
Does this happen with marijuana work? Yes it does. Men and women assume who try marijuana get high a few times and then also move i'll carry on with their lives. The same is true of the countless people who try alcohol and get drunk in greater comfort. It is another experience for them and they move on and don't really think much than me.
I think it would be a test of honesty also. I remember they kept making certain that I was sure which i never, ever smoked marijuana in my life. I knew that they wouldn't find any drugs in my system so but I told them I completed it once as a teenage for experimentation. They of course recorded that in my service produce. I bet that by stating it disqualified me from certain top secret jobs.
Medical Cannabis: This is great for controlling the pain, but it surely doesn't really deal with why you're getting the application. There is also the legal issue of it depending where you live. In the United States, you aren't so lucky to that since the Federal government views it as illegal, but in Canada, can probably receive this connected with treatment.
When Phil got away from jail, he and Laura took up where they left discount. No one was condemned previously for 'fooling around'. Fooling around was something everyone did, us were more careful with this than others. These were the days pre-AIDS. Phil and Laura appears to be reunited, however habits doesn't change for many years. As long as we become were drugs to be had, any number of the people the circle of friends did them. I do think that a bit of us had the sense not to fall completely into medication trap. Phil, Laura, myself and my ex husband never got into injecting medication. A good thing; it was pre-AIDS, but Hepatitis was rampant.
Is a medical expert or psychiatrist a drug dealer with medical malpractice insurance? That insurance commands the protection of Medical Associations' lawyers and legal teams. The majority of the lawyers are paid for by the pharmaceutical companies whose drugs the psychs were selling. Unless one has a strong legal team as well as some money, that you're a small fish against these sharks. | eng | 7840f97f-3417-4eeb-a2dc-fb4c0a366fd9 | https://osspace.org/several-factors-behind-drug-addiction/ |
The Preparation
The Kingdom existed in preparation. Christ began His personal ministry during the days of the Roman Empire. During His personal ministry, the kingdom/church existed in preparation. Both Jesus and John the Baptist preached that the kingdom was "at hand" or almost there. Jesus stressed that His kingdom was a spiritual institution and used the terms "kingdom" and "church" interchangeably. Jesus said that His kingdom would come "with power". After His resurrection, He told the disciples that the power would come when the Holy Spirit came and that they would be His witnesses beginning at Jerusalem. They were to wait in Jerusalem until that power came, and at that time, repentance for the remission of sins would be preached in His name. Peter did just that in Acts 2 on the day of Pentecost. | eng | 82301da7-9d51-43b5-a1d2-8c952b534fa4 | https://woodlawnchurchofchrist.com/the-preparation/ |
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these are characteristics of Gothic architecture EXCEPT
A
Gargoyles
B
Stained Glass Windows
C
Low Ceilings
D
Ornate Structures
Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1:
-Gothic architecture refers to an imposing style of medieval European architecture that developed out of Romanesque styles and eventually gave way to the Renaissance styles. It is characterized by long pointed arches, exterior buttresses, and ribbed vaults.
Detailed explanation-2:
-Gothic structures are dominated by high ceilings and large windows, and this was possible by implementing ribbed vaults. Ribbed vaults are not only visually stunning, but they also create structural support for rounded roofs by placing arches next to each other or in a parallel fashion. | eng | 4579b70b-acf0-451b-84da-f50603df5b84 | https://education-academia.github.io/english-literature/Literature-questions/gothic-literature/1.html |
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Today on the Community channel, it's an Interview in Action live from CHIME with Kris Nessa, VP of Product Engineering at Tivity Health. Bill and Kris discuss Tivity's consumer centered product line including their product for seniors called Silver Sneakers. How does Tivity get feedback from consumers? What are the components necessary for a health system to adopt an agile approach to app and feature creation? What is the potential to help the senior population with technology? | eng | ee0ae8d9-f531-471f-a94f-a562c578220d | https://thisweekhealth.com/videos/interview-in-action-chime-22-kris-nessa-vp-of-product-engineering-at-tivity-health/ |
Inside the New Sarasota Art Museum
What happens when you turn a historic high school campus into a world-class museum? You get the much-anticipated Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College, which just reopened its doors October of 2020.
A cartoon character named Mickey Mouse appeared for the first time, in Steamboat Willie. The Yo-Yo was the latest and greatest toy. And a daily newspaper only cost 2 cents. That's what was happening when the first class graduated from Sarasota High School, designed by architect Leo Elliott.
Today, a different kind of class graces the hallways of the South Tamiami Trail building – we mean world-class art curated by experts and displayed in a dynamic new space designed to preserve the past while showcasing the future. Welcome to the Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College, a division of Ringling College of Art + Design, which, after a much-anticipated initial premiere in late 2019 has once again re-opened its doors after the recent pandemic. It has been a long-time coming too: A group of local residents first met to talk about creating a contemporary art museum in town a whopping 16 years ago. Now, the venue – which, in its first three weeks of opening, garnered attention from The New York Times – expects at least 125,000 annual visitors to explore the gleaming space and take part in educational programming.
The Space
Architects, collaborating with more than 700 workers have taken the original Collegiate Gothic-style building (known as the Elliott) and "married" it, using a courtyard lined by palm trees, with two adjacent properties on the college campus: A former furniture showroom known as The Works and an 18,000-square-foot Rudolph Building.
The restoration and adaptation of Sarasota High School tells a story of its own, as the pine floors repurposed from joists may be up to 600 years old. Look down at your feet, as well, to see the Arts & Crafts tile mosaics near the exit.
The Exhibits
But mostly, your gaze will be drawn upward: to the exhibitions from Brazilian-born artists experimenting with diamonds and sugar for "photographic delusions" and to colorful kaleidoscopic patterns. The soaring, cathedral ceilings of the third floor provide the current backdrop for "an ongoing investigation of art and color."
The surrounding grounds, meanwhile, are as playful as the P.E. classes that once took place here. "Jen Zail" looks like a locked-up log, but is actually a scope for spying on passers-by as vines grow into the framework for a butterfly microclimate. Mexican artists have woven vibrant colored fabrics into replicas of spinning tops for "Los Trompos," which also serve as rotating seats as visitors contemplate the contemporary art site. Korean perfectionist potters who have destroyed their imperfect pieces contribute to the smooth "Celadon Landscape" culture.
Events, Boutique, Bistro & More
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays amplify the museum experience as films, lectures and artist talks explain current exhibitions and the art world at large. "Shop" refers not to woodworking classes, but rather, a boutique filled to the brim with wooden dominos by Keith Harring, a 1977 Stelton vacuum mug designed by Erik Magnussen, and books on mid-century architecture, among other souvenirs.
It's clearly a different era from 2-cent newspapers, Yo-Yos, and Mickey Mouse: one where artists, architects, community leaders, art-lovers and students of all ages can gather in light-filled spaces to marvel at modern creations. Even better: Instead of a high school cafeteria serving Sloppy Joes and tater tots, guests will find an indoor-outdoor bistro serving artisanal fare with healthy proteins, inspired by Florida's bounty and farmers' markets. Constellation Catering provides haute cuisine for event rentals in the loggia, lobby, plaza, and halls | eng | b78752fe-ffa0-4387-a3fe-509824a80ff8 | https://www.opalcollection.com/blog/inside-the-new-sarasota-art-museum/ |
Here is the problem: I would have imagined that, in my case,
boost::num_vertices(graph) would have returned 6, but it actually returns
the higher vertex number + 1, that is... 4243 ! So each of my vector has a
size of 4243 * sizeof(tVertex) bytes... Is there a way to handle that? I
probably misuse the API, but it would be better if the container would be
dimensioned to the actual number of vertices, since I am in a CPU and memory
constraint environment... | eng | 73ef59d6-f715-4f38-85fa-b9340661e515 | https://lists.boost.org/boost-users/2009/03/46480.php |
Find and Replace within a PAD flow - like Excel does Find and Replace
I have a number of flows that are retrieving, renaming and saving files to a specific folder on my disk drive.
2 days ago our company switched Tech Companies, they reimaged computers and now my flows do not work.
Problem: I used "Get files in folder" to retrieve most recent file in my Downloads folder which used to be named "C:\Users\xxxxx\Downloads". The folder is now named (since reimaging) "C:\Users\yyyyyyyyy\Downloads.
Very tedious to go thru all my flows and change.
Does PAD have a feature to Find and Replace all instances of xxxxx with yyyyyyyyy - within the flow?
Also, not related, why does it take so long to load a flow and save a flow.
No. What @Henrik_M said is an option. Do you ever intend to share these flows with other users?
If so, I would take this opportunity to replace your username with %Username% and set %Username% at the beginning of the flow. That way, if anyone else ever wants to use this flow, they only have to change it in one place instead of looking everywhere for your username.
Also, to help you out, there is a find function (Control + f); unfortunately, just not a replace one. | eng | e4f9b93e-71ab-4596-9b11-4a53344018e1 | https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Power-Automate-Desktop/Find-and-Replace-within-a-PAD-flow-like-Excel-does-Find-and/m-p/1445396 |
Interior Design 101 - A Beginner's Guide to Home Decorating
Interior Design 101 A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO HOME DECORATING It takes years to be an interior design expert, but you can decorate like a pro with these basic principles! Fundamentals of -INTERIOR DESIGN BALANCE Equal distribution of visual weight in a room Can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial Balance a room with heavy objects or multiple light objects that are visually equal Objects that are larger, brighter, highly textured, or complexly shaped are visually heavier HARMONY & UNITY The common style and theme Use color schemes to unify a collection of spaces Create harmony by using a color with varying shades, shapes, sizes, and textures RHYTHM Visual interest through patterns of repetition and contrast Repetition: Create rhythm by using a color throughout the pillows, painting, and rug Progression: A group of candles of varying sizes is an easy way to create rhythm Contrast: Use opposite elements such as Transition: Using an arched doorway or winding path to lead the eye black and white pillows to create rhythm >>> EMPHASIS <<< The main focal point that draws attention Fireplaces and windows make for easy focal points Create a focal point by highlighting a particular piece of furniture or artwork Groupings of furniture, unusual objects, and large objects make for great focal points PROPORTION & SCALE The ratio and size of elements Use larger furniture in larger rooms and vice versa Use plates that have the same shape as the table they're on Leave "white space" in a room to avoid a cluttered look and feel USING COLOR to Impact Emotion Brown nature, strength and comfort Can suppress emotions and reduce stress Orange energy, vitality and optimism Has been known to stimulate appetite Green health of the Has a calming effect & can help relieve stress mind & mental stability Blue trust, calmness and peace Most preferred color by men Shown to improve productivity Purple associated with royalty, wealth and wisdom eere Promotes harmony of the mind and mental stability Red evokes strong emotions, warmth, and passion Can increase activity levels and motivation White purity, innocence, sterility and Great for creating the illusion of space openness Black serious color, gives impression of power or authority Can evoke a negative environment TRENDS to Look Dut For In 2014 Incorporating vintage furniture Adding brass for an elegant look and feel Warm, natural materials with a vintage vibe Colors with bright hues Glossy and polished surfaces Accents on graceful designs with a classical look & feel Floating shelves instead of cabinets Computer-generated prints on fabrics Tribal patterns on textiles Brought to you by Old Plank Road Antiques REFERENCES: portant-interior-design-principles/ Es.html
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Trial Patient Engagement and Experience Data: Why It's Vital
A significant shift towards prioritizing clinical trial patient engagement (PE) and patient experience data (PXD) is palpable in clinical trials. This article delves into the critical role of PE and PXD, highlighting insights from a recent global literature review and offering actionable recommendations for sponsors. This transition is not just a procedural change; it's a strategic move towards ensuring clinical trials align more with patients' real-world needs and experiences and are becoming essential components of regulatory and payer coverage approvals.
Why are Clinical Trial Patient Engagement and PXD Important in Clinical Trials?
Integrating PE and PXD into clinical trials is paramount in ensuring that the research is scientifically valid, relevant, and meaningful to patients. PE and PXD ensure that the trials are tailored to the patient's needs and concerns, and the outcomes are pertinent to the patients. By effectively engaging patients and incorporating their experiences and insights into the clinical trial design and execution, sponsors can ensure that the trials address the real-world needs and preferences of the patients. This approach leads to more meaningful and impactful clinical research, as it is grounded in the lived experiences and insights of the patients it aims to serve.
Moreover, integrating PE and PXD into clinical trials enhances the likelihood of both regulators and payers approving and covering the medical product because it signals to regulators and payers that the product has been evaluated in a context that mirrors real-world scenarios, ensuring its effectiveness and relevance to the patient population it is intended for.
The Data from the Literature About Clinical Trial Patient Engagement and What It Says
A paper by Neil Bertelsen et al. provides a global review highlighting the distribution of initiatives focused on PE and PXD. A total of 53 relevant initiatives and resources were identified, with a significant emphasis on PE and PXD, and a smaller percentage focusing on their integration.
The pie chart succinctly illustrates the focus distribution among identified initiatives related to clinical trial Patient Engagement (PE) and Patient Experience Data (PXD). A significant portion (49%) is dedicated to PE, emphasizing active patient involvement in clinical trials and research projects. Meanwhile, PXD claims 28% of the focus, highlighting the importance of collecting and analyzing patient-generated data for more insightful and patient-centered research outcomes. Notably, integrating PE and PXD, a crucial approach for a comprehensive and holistic research paradigm, is the focus of 22% of the identified initiatives. This distribution underscores the imperative of bolstering efforts towards seamlessly integrating both PE and PXD for enhanced clinical research outcomes, ensuring the incorporation of patient insights and the utilization of their experiential data for more informed and patient-centric clinical research endeavors.
Pie chart showing the distribution of patient initiatives
The bar chart vividly depicts the geographical distribution of 53 initiatives and projects focused on clinical trial Patient Engagement (PE) and PXD from which the insights above were generated. With 14 global initiatives leading the chart, it's evident that the emphasis on PE and PXD is burgeoning into a global phenomenon.
Data was obtained from a global analysis
Recommendations for Sponsors to Incorporate Clinical Trial Patient Experience and PXD into Protocols and Studies
For sponsors eager to embed PE and PXD into clinical trials, consider the following strategies:
Early Engagement: Involve patients from the start in designing the trial. For instance, seeking patient input on trial protocols can ensure the study design is feasible and patient-friendly, leading to higher recruitment and retention rates.
Post-Trial Engagement: Continue engaging with patients post-trial. Sharing trial results with participants, for example, can foster a sense of partnership and respect, contributing to positive patient relationships and insights for future research.
Summary
In conclusion, integrating PE and PXD into clinical trials signifies a pivotal move towards more patient-centered and impactful clinical research. The global data, examples, and insights from the literature, together with the changing expectations of payers and regulatory bodies, underline the essential role of patient insights and experiences in shaping successful, relevant, and impactful clinical trials. The recommendations offer a roadmap for sponsors to effectively incorporate PE and PXD, ensuring clinical trials resonate with patient needs and expectations | eng | 50c061de-3e05-4c8c-96db-8253a3d9ac48 | https://www.clinicaltrialvanguard.com/clinicaltrials/clinical-trial-patient-engagement-and-experience-data-why-its-vital/ |
Days after two medical students in Kerala became internet sensation after their 'Rasputin' dance challenge video went viral on social media, the Kerala health department has joined the dance challenge.
As the second wave of COVID-19 continues to sweep across the world, Kerala police tried to spread awareness using the dance challenge. They shared an 18-second animated video that is now going viral and is getting a lot of attention online.
The video shows two vials of vaccines COVAXIN and COVISHIELD, shaking their crystal glass limbs together to the Rasputin song. In the video, the two vaccines recreate the 'Rasputin' hook step.
The Kerela police used the video to promote vaccination drive. The message on the video read, "Get Vaccinated From Nearest Vaccination Centre..Crush the curve | eng | 208cc103-6dee-4c2b-b62f-d0eddb2f4155 | https://kalingatv.com/offbeat/kerala-health-dept-joins-the-rasputin-dance-challenge-with-a-twist-watch-video/ |
Medical Errors May Be Third Most Common Cause Of Death In America
More than 250,000 Americans die every year due to medical errors, according to an estimate published this week in the British Medical Journal. If confirmed, it means things like incorrect medications, mistaken diagnoses, and surgical slip-ups comprise the third leading cause of death in the U.S., trailing behind heart disease (which kills 614,300 Americans each year) and cancer (591,700).
While that's frightening, the study's scariest conclusion is that we don't even know how common these errors are, and nobody's accountable. The number of deaths caused by medical mistakes has been in contention for years, because it's a statistic that isn't really tracked. Since deaths are classified based on insurance billing codes, and medical error isn't one of those codes, the true cause of death doesn't make it onto the death certificate. So, for example, if a poorly performed diagnostic test sends a patient into cardiac arrest, the cause of death is listed as cardiovascular.
The researchers are hoping that raising awareness about this issue will lead to a solution. | eng | d746a508-8f42-4d5b-8637-5c23a5438c1b | https://www.popsci.com/medical-errors-may-be-third-leading-cause-death-in-america/ |
Arduino measure current
Although there are dedicated sensors to measure current – such as the. Arduino has inbuilt 10-bit ADC which can measure voltage from 0-V. If the current to be measured is passing through a known resistor R, hook the nodes of the resistor to two analog pins on the arduino. Use analogread() function to find the two node voltages. Measuring current from solar panel using an arduino ? There are aleready a lot of dedicated sensors to measure current – such as the Allegro Microsystems ACS7(as used in my Power Supply Project).
In this tutorial I will explain to you how to measure the current draw of your. Most of us know the voltage require but how much current it draws and why you. USB cable connected to your Arduino. Would it be possible to be measure voltage and current with my arduino using the anaput pins? HOW TO MEASURE CURRENT IN.
How-can-I-measure-a-current-with-. An Arduino application is by nature inexpensive, hence my proposals. If there is a need to measure AC current terms accurately, you will also . In this video we use the INA2current sensing module to measure the current of an LED. Arduino based Wattmeter can easily be tweaked to monitor the on Serial monitor and plot a graph on Serial plotter or add an SD card to . For my off-grid Ham Radio and Solar projects, I needed a way to measure volts, . Using the ACS7current module with and Arduino is very simple.
ACS7AC Current Measurement shows how to measure AC current with an Arduino. Acs7can measure current precisely . Learn how to use an Arduino to measure voltage, current , and resistance. Find this and other hardware projects on Hackster.
In this project, we will discuss about ACS7Current Sensor, how a Hall Effect based current sensor works and finally how to interface the ACS7Current. Where to connect shunt resistor to measure DC current ? Why it is having small value? How arduino can be used to . The referenced Arduino Energy Monitor Project references the . In order to measure energy consumption, you need to use a shunt. A shunt is a resistor which you put in your electronical circuit: when current.
We will measure the arduino UNO system here, the current meter are serial connected on the VCC net wire, we try use both 9V battery and . I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ESTABLISH SPI . How To Measure Current Using A Shunt Resistor Arduino. This article explains a simple pure sine wave inverter circuit using Arduino , . I need to measure 4-20mA current output from some sensors. An ammeter is an instrument used to measure current flow in a circuit, which is measured in amperes. In a Digital ammeter, we measure the . To display the data, I used . | eng | 733f16b9-665b-4535-950b-f5188f2693bd | https://prumyslovaprodukce.ru/arduino-measure-current/ |
Our 5 Favorite Aquarium Plants That Everyone Should Try
It can be overwhelming to try to purchase live aquatic plants online. There are so many species and different care requirements. Aquarium Co-Op strives to offer a carefully curated selection that includes the most difficult and hardiest plants. However, it is sometimes nice to talk to someone in person to get some personal recommendations. Cory McElroy is our CEO. We asked him about his favorite plants and why he believes everyone should try them.
1. Dwarf Sagittaria
Sagittaria subulata
One of Cory's favorite plants has always been vallisneria, but because it can grow up to 4-6 feet (1-2 m) long, it is more suitable for larger tanks. Another grass-like plant is dwarf sagittaria. It will grow between 3 and 8 cm in high lighting, and 18 to 45 cm in low lighting. Even if one plant is purchased, it can reproduce quickly using underground runners. These will fill in the aquarium's bottom. Dwarf sagittaria enjoys feeding from its roots, so make sure to provide it with nutrient-rich planted tank substrate or Easy Root Tabs as fertilizer.
Usually dwarf sagittaria is grown emersed (with its leaves out of water) at plant farms, so the plant you order may have round, wide leaves that don't look like the website pictures. Not to worry – just remove the plant from the plastic pot and plant the roots in the substrate, making sure not to cover the base of the plant's leaves. The long, emersed, leaves will soon fall off and be replaced by shorter, skinnier, and submerged (or underwater) ones. A second way to plant dwarf Sagittaria is to place the entire plastic basket in an Easy Planter decoration. The root tab can be stuck inside the rock wool. The decoration protects the plant from being uprooted by fish so that it can start growing new leaves and carpeting the ground with little, grassy tufts.
2. Dwarf Aquarium Lily
Nymphaea stellata
You are looking for a stunning centerpiece plant that will wow all who visit your home? The dwarf aquarium villi is a bulb that quickly grows with bright red leaves and lily pads. It can thrive in low light conditions, and it is often used to cover the rear tank wall's walls with lush foliage.
Aquarium Co-Op will send you a bulb with peat moss if you order your lily. The bulb should be rinsed off and placed on top of the soil. It may initially float, so let the bulb soak in the water until it sinks. In one to three week, the bulb should have a few shoots that form new leaves and roots. If the bulb doesn't sprout, flip it upside-down. Once the plant becomes large and firmly rooted, make sure to provide plenty of Easy Root tabs or nutrient-rich substrate to keep the lily well-fed. Our care guide for dwarf aquarium lilies contains detailed information.
3. Cryptocoryne Wendtii
Cryptocoryne wendtii
The Cryptocoryne genus (or "crypt" for short) is very popular because of its low light requirements, as well as its slow and steady growth that doesn't require much pruning. Crypt wendtii is one of our best-selling species because of the crinkly leaves and many color variations, including reddish-brown, green, and even pink. It usually grows to 6-8 inches (15-20cm) tall, so depending on the aquarium size, many people use it for a midground plant. Bury the roots while leaving the crown (or base of the leaves) above the ground. To encourage healthy growth, feed it root tabs and enriched substrate. Your crypt might eventually start to produce new plantlets from its rootbase. If your crypt starts melting away, read our article on crypt melt for more help.
4. Pogostemon stellatus 'octopus'
Pogostemon stellatus 'octopus'
The spring-green color of this plant is derived from its long, wispy, and elongated leaves. It resembles an octopus whose legs are waving in the water. Although the plant can withstand low light conditions, its uppermost leaves can develop a striking purple color under higher lighting. It is a perfect background plant because it grows fast and tall like most stem plants.
To plant your Pogostemon stellatus, remove the stems from the pot of rock wool and insert them as deeply as possible into the substrate to prevent them from getting uprooted. Dose the water with Easy Green all-in-one liquid fertilizer to provide all the nutrients they need to grow well. When the stem tips reach the water surface cut the top 6 inches (15cm) and then propagate them by replanting any trimmings in the substrate. Once you have cultivated a dense forest of Pogostemon stellatus, they become the perfect hiding place for nano fish and baby fry.
5. Anubias nangi
Anubias nangi
Anubias plants are well-known in the aquarium hobby, but Anubias nangi is a newer addition to the family that features elongated, pointy leaves. This hybrid, which is a cross between A. barteri 'nana" and A. gilletii 'nana, typically grows between 6-12 inches (15-30 cm) high and seems to be hardy even compared to other Anubias varieties.
Plant your new anubias by attaching it to driftwood, rock or using super glue gel. Or you can place it in the basket inside an Easy Planter decoration. Like most anubias, A. nangi is a great low light, slow-growing plant that prefers to consume liquid fertilizers such as Easy Green. An anubias plant that is healthy has a thick horizontal stem called a "rhizome" that grows sideways. It eventually sprouts bright green leaves and then turns a darker green color. A. nangi is a great choice if you have a small aquarium and don't want it to grow too fast.
To get started with your first (or 20th) planted aquarium, browse our selection of live aquarium plants. See real-life images submitted by customers and read reviews about each species. You can also contact us if your plants arrive damaged because of shipping. | eng | 7992ce33-106d-46a5-b2be-f712eab9c671 | https://www.monteraybayaquarium.org/our-5-favorite-aquarium-plants-that-everyone-should-try/ |
Is there a way for a webhook on a main account to recieve all the sms events of all users of the account like in the telephony events?
If not, then i would like to ask if there's a limit on the event filters array when creating a subscription and how that may affect the delivery performance of the sms events. As we don't want to create a web hook per each user.
As context. We have a front end spa application (with 3 legged auth) to handle creating calls and sms and a back end application to handle web hook events (with password or jwt auth)
Hi Phong, thanks for answering. In that case, we currently have more than 300 users. If I were to add all of those in the event filters, is there going to be any performance issues or is there a limit for the event inside that array?
Sure, the business wants to have an internal communications logs that centralizes calls, sms and emailing. (call and sms being done via RC)
That's why we need to detect when a new inbound sms arrives for any user to either fill that in real time (if all info is in the event) or to schedule it for a later update.
We don't want to have a webhook per each user for this, because that would mean that in case we want to debug the subscriptions or administer them, we would need their credentials. So, like with the call events in which you only need a single web hook, we wanted to do something similar for sms | eng | 90f0e72b-3a2c-4124-b840-ff9a6953a142 | https://community.ringcentral.com/questions/107860/is-there-an-account-wide-instant-message-event-web.html |
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If you aspire to manage a major retail store, chain, or franchise—or if you want to open your own small retail shop—a bachelor of science in retail management may be right for you. In a retail management degree program, you'll study a traditional business curriculum, as well as take courses focused specifically on the retail industry. This enables effective leadership and prepares you to run a profitable business.
What is a Degree in Retail Management?
A retail management bachelor's degree is perfect for individuals who are interested in the retail industry. Whether you're a fashionista who wants to manage or operate a clothing, jewelry, or accessory shop, or a wine connoisseur interested in selling unique and delicious wines, you'll develop the skills needed for success in a retail management degree program. In this program, you'll study general business, management, and finance topics, but you'll focus your learning on topics related to the retail industry.
You'll learn how to operate a successful physical retail store or online retail e-commerce business. You'll learn about merchandising, gaining an understanding of how and where to find products to sell in your store. You'll also study management theories, human resources topics, and labor management techniques, enabling you to staff your own store or operate as an effective manager in a chain or franchise retail department store. You'll also study effective retail marketing techniques to increase customers and become more profitable.
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Greater access to the internet among global populations has significantly increased the ability for anyone to manage a profitable online retail business. Additionally, effective managers and leaders are always in demand for local, chain, and franchise shops and department stores. For these reasons, demand for talented retail managers is expected to be sustained in the coming decade.
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With a bachelor's degree in retail management, you can find work managing retail stores and team members for locally owned shops, department stores, and mall kiosks. You may also be able to establish your own retail store—either a physical storefront or an online e-commerce shop. You can acquire wholesale merchandise or make your own good and sell them online through sites like eBay, Etsy, or Amazon, or you can develop your own e-commerce website.
Get a Certificate in Retail Management First
If you're more interested in managing a store owned by someone else than operating your own physical storefront or e-commerce business, you may be better off earning a certificate in retail management. Most retail businesses promote from within, so with a certificate, you may be able to find work in the field and begin accruing professional experience. If you decide to earn a bachelor's degree later in your career, your certificate credits may transfer, reducing the time required to earn a bachelor's degree.
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Differences Between HTML vs CSS
HTML (Hypertext Mark-up Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) are two of the core web scripting languages for building web pages and web applications. HTML provides web pages' structure, whereas CSS is mainly used to control the styling and layout (visual and aural) of web pages. HTML provides tags that are surrounding the content of any web page elements.TML markup consists of different types of components, including tags, entity references, character-based types, and references. CSS is the style sheet language for describing web pages' presentation and design, including colors, fonts, and layouts. It is mainly designed to enable the distinction between presentation and content, including colors, layouts, and fronts.
Here, we will be having a detailed discussion of the difference between HTML and CSS.
HTML is basically the standard markup language for describing the structure of web pages. In this way, the heading and the content structure of the web page can be implemented. HHTML document type declaration is another component of HTML. It is used for triggering standard mode rendering. HTML documents normally consist of a structure of nested HTML elements. The general format of an HTML element can be described as below:
Start tag : <tag attribute1= "value1" attribute2="value2"> (It is used to define the beginning of the element)
Content: It can be texts, links, images and other information present on the web page.
End Tag: </tag> (It is used to declare the closure of the HTML element)
CSS can be used in different types of devices, like large or small screens and printers. It is independent of HTML and can be used with any XML-based markup language. The World Wide Web Consortium mainly maintains the CSS specifications. CSS rule-set consists of a selector and a declaration block. It can be described as below:
Example: h1 { color: white; font-style: italic }. Here,
Selector: h1 (It indicates the HTML element which needs to be styled)
Property: "color and font-style" (It defines the aspects of elements that need to be changed) | eng | 402b4a0e-c139-4a7b-b041-8586bba6ecb6 | https://www.coderssolution.com/2022/06/differences-between-html-vs-css.html |
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Prepare for your Shift Manager interview by going through these most asked Shift Manager interview questions. Additionally, get access to sample answers and interviewer's expectations.
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Question: How do you react to rough situations?
Question Overview: An ideal candidate should be able to handle difficult situations with a positive attitude. They should be able to keep their cool and think clearly when faced with a difficult situation.
Sample Answer: I have been in situations where I had to deal with a lot of stress and pressure. I have learned how to stay calm and think clearly. I have also learned how to keep my cool in a stressful situation.
What the interviewer is looking for:
- Positive attitude
- Calmness
- Ability to think clearly in a difficult situation
Question: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Question Overview: An ideal candidate will have a plan for their future. They should have a goal and be able to explain how they plan to achieve it.
Sample Answer: In five years, I see myself as a store manager. I want to be in a position where I can make an impact on the company's performance.
What the interviewer is looking for:
- Confidence in their answer
- Achievable goals
Question: How do you handle working in a team?
Question Overview: An ideal candidate will be able to work well in a team. They should be able to work with their team members and help them reach their goals. They should be able to work with their team members and help them reach their goals.
Sample Answer: I have worked in a team for many years. I have learned how to work with my team members and help them reach their goals. I am confident that I can handle working in a team.
What the interviewer is looking for:
- Teamwork skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to lead a team
Question: What are some examples of how you've handled stressful or intense situations with others?
Question Overview: A shift manager will be required to handle stressful situations with employees, customers and other co-workers. An ideal candidate will name some of these situations and how they handled them. If they name a situation, they most likely handled it well. Choose someone who is aware of the important and ideal situations to handle.
Sample Answer: I have handled stressful situations with my employees by listening to them and giving them a chance to explain their side of the story. I believe that communication is the key to solving any problem.
What the interviewer is looking for:
- Confidence in their answer
- Detailed explanation of their approach
Question: What do you expect from BoJangle's?
Question Overview: An ideal candidate will have a clear idea of what they expect from your company. They should be able to tell you what they expect from your company and how they can contribute to your company.
Sample Answer: I expect BoJangle's to be a fun and exciting place to work. I expect to be able to work with a great team that is dedicated to serving customers. I expect BoJangle's to be a place where I can grow and learn new things.
What the interviewer is looking for:
- Good communication skills
- Confidence in their answer
- Detailed explanation of their expectations
Question: How would you define a leader?
Question Overview: A good shift manager should be a leader. They should be able to lead their team and motivate them to reach their goals. An ideal candidate should be able to define a leader.
Sample Answer: A good leader is someone who can motivate their employees and lead them to reach their goals.
What the interviewer is looking for:
- A good leader is someone who is able to motivate their employees
- A good leader is someone who can lead a team
- A good leader is someone who can make decisions
Question: Q: why do you want to work with us?
Question Overview: An ideal candidate will have a good reason for wanting to work with your company. They should be able to tell you why they want to work with your company and why they are the best candidate for the job.
Sample Answer: I want to work with your company because I believe it is a great opportunity for me to grow as a shift manager. I am confident that I will be able to manage your team well and help them achieve their goals.
What the interviewer is looking for:
- Good reason for wanting to work with your company
- Confident tone of voice
- Good explanation of why they are the best candidate for the job
Question: What are you most proud of in your resume?
Question Overview: An ideal candidate will be able to name something they are proud of in their resume. This can be a promotion, a good review or a special achievement. This question will show you their ability to be proud of their achievements and how they are able to use them as an advantage in your company.
Sample Answer: I'm most proud of my promotion to shift manager because it was a big achievement for me. I worked hard to get this promotion, and I'm proud of my success.
What the interviewer is looking for:
- Their achievements
- Confidence in their answer
Question: Why do you want to be a shift leader?
Question Overview: An ideal candidate will have a good reason for wanting to be a shift manager. They should be able to explain why they want to be a shift leader and why they are the right person for the job.
Sample Answer: I want to be a shift leader because I enjoy working with people and I enjoy helping them reach their goals. I have experience in this position and I know I can do a good job.
What the interviewer is looking for:
- Good reason for wanting to be a shift leader
- Confidence in their answer
Question: How would you handle a situation if a customer complains?
Question Overview: A good shift manager will be able to handle a complaint from a customer. They should be able to listen to the customer and understand their point of view. They should be able to apologize on behalf of their employee and find a way to right this wrong for the customer.
Sample Answer: If a customer complains to me about an employee, I would apologize on behalf of my employee and find a way to right this wrong for the customer. Then, I would also find this as an opportunity to train the employee.
What the interviewer is looking for:
- Good communication skills
- Respect and politeness toward their colleagues even when they disagree
- Ability to handle a negative situation positively
Question: Do you have any prior experience in what it takes to be a shift manager?
Question Overview: An ideal candidate will have experience in a shift management position. If they do not have any, they should have experience in a position that is similar to the one you are hiring for. For example, if you are hiring for a shift manager position, they should have experience in a management position.
Sample Answer: I have worked as a shift manager before. I have managed employees and led them to reach their goals.
What the interviewer is looking for:
- Experience in a shift management position
- Experience in a management position
Question: How will you benefit our company?
Question Overview: An ideal candidate will be able to explain how they will benefit your company. They should be able to name some of the ways they will benefit your company. For example, they should be able to name some of the ways they will help your company reach its goals.
Sample Answer: I will benefit your company by helping you reach your goals. I have experience in helping my previous company reach its goals.
What the interviewer is looking for:
- Specific examples of how they will benefit your company
- Confidence in their answer
Question: What are your long term goals?
Question Overview: An ideal candidate will have a plan for their future. They should be able to explain how they plan to reach their goals.
Sample Answer: My long term goals are to be promoted to a higher position in the company. I plan to achieve this by working hard and being a good employee.
What the interviewer is looking for:
- A good answer will include a plan for their future
- Confidence in their answer
Question: How would you resolve a dispute between two co-workers during a rush?
Question Overview: A good shift manager will be able to resolve a dispute between two co-workers during a rush. They should be able to do it in a way that does not cause more problems. They should also be able to do it in a way that keeps the customers happy and satisfied.
Sample Answer: If there is a dispute between two co-workers during a rush, I would try to resolve it quickly and in a way that keeps everyone happy.
What the interviewer is looking for:
- Ability to resolve the dispute quickly
- Ability to keep the customers happy
- Ability to keep the employees happy
Question: What do you know about the physical demands of this job?
Question Overview: An ideal candidate will know the physical demands of this job. They should be able to describe the physical requirements of the job and how they will be able to perform the job.
Sample Answer: I know that this job requires a lot of physical work. I'm confident that I can perform the physical requirements of this job.
What the interviewer is looking for:
- Knowledge of the physical demands of the job
- Confidence in their answer
Question: How do you feel about working alone?
Question Overview: An ideal candidate will be able to work alone and not need constant supervision. They should be able to work independently and not need constant guidance.
Sample Answer: I have worked in a team environment before, but I am also comfortable working alone. I have proven this in my previous job as a shift manager.
What the interviewer is looking for:
- Confidence in their answer
- Independent
Question: What would you do if you saw somebody stealing a snicker candy?
Question Overview: An ideal candidate will have a plan to deal with this situation. They should be able to identify the problem and find a solution. A good shift manager will be able to handle a situation like this with respect and professionalism.
Sample Answer: I would talk to the employee and find out why they stole the candy. I would try to understand their side of the story and try to help them.
What the interviewer is looking for:
- Respectful tone of voice
- Good communication skills
- Calm and collected
Question: Why do you want to work for us?
Question Overview: An ideal candidate will have researched your company and will have a good understanding of the company's goals and values. They should be able to explain why they want to work for your company and why they are a good fit for the position.
Sample Answer: I have researched your company and I believe it is a great place to work. I am interested in working for a company that is known for its customer service and high standards.
What the interviewer is looking for:
- Knowledge of your company
- Good communication skills
Question: How do you feel about managing a team of 7-12 people?
Question Overview: An ideal candidate will be confident in their answer and will have experience managing a team similar to your company's team. They should know how to manage a team of this size and have experience doing so.
Sample Answer: I have managed a team of 7-12 people in my previous jobs. I have managed stores that were recognized for their performance and stability.
What the interviewer is looking for:
- Confidence in their answer
- Experience managing a team similar to your company's team
- Strong leadership skills
Question: How do you manage your team?
Question Overview: An ideal candidate will have a good answer to this question. They should be able to explain their management style and how they motivate their team. They should also be able to name the tools they use to manage their team.
Sample Answer: I manage my team by being a good listener. I also try to motivate my team by giving them tasks that are challenging and rewarding. I also try to give them feedback on their performance. | eng | da92866c-5c9c-426b-826a-3577cdc6f654 | https://www.hiration.com/interview-prep/shift-manager-interview-questions/ |
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Don't golf? This will adhere to any metal surface! Put it on your toolbox while you do your auto work, DYI projects or anything else that you need your handsfree. All you need is a magnetic surface | eng | 2a30abac-752e-466e-b545-0b400c1e623a | https://belladamacigars.com/product/cigar-assist/ |
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author = {Kholidil Amin and Purwanti Hadisiwi and Jenny Suminar},
title = {BAGAIMANA TERPAAN MEDIA UNTUK INFORMASI COVID-19 MEMENGARUHI NIAT MAHASISWA MENERAPKAN PERLINDUNGAN KESEHATAN SELAMA PANDEMI},
journal = {Interaksi: Jurnal Ilmu Komunikasi},
volume = {11},
number = {2},
year = {2022},
keywords = {covid-19; media exposure; planned behavior; health-protective behavior},
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What is this word wriggle?
Wriggle is used in many contexts to describe an act of twisting and turning very quickly in a jolting or writhing motion. It is often used to describe an animal such as a snake or fish that is moving in a winding or jerking motion.
The verb can also refer to someone or something that is moving quickly, almost wiggling, to avoid a difficult or uncomfortable situation. For example, someone might wriggle their way out of a sticky situation.
It can also be used to refer to someone or something that is wriggling and trying to escape a tight grasp or confinement. Wriggle can also mean to try to get out of a commitment or responsibility.
Where does the word wriggle come from?
The word wriggle is believed to have originated in Middle English, derived from the Old English word "wrigan," which meant "to move or twist around. " It was originally used to refer to the motion of a snake or worm, as these creatures squirm and writhe as they move.
By the late 18th century, the word had come to mean "to move or twist about in a lively manner," and in the early 19th century, it was being used to indicate a motion of dance or fun. Today, the word is used to describe any kind of motion that involves twisting and turning, like twisting the body or fingers.
Which animal can wriggle?
Many animals have the ability to wriggle, including snakes, lizards, worms, eels, and fish. Snakes are probably the most well known of these animals that can wriggle, as they are able to propel themselves forward with a back-and-forth motion created by the movement of the ribs and vertebrae.
This type of locomotion helps them to negotiate difficult terrain, while providing high amounts of mobility and agility. Similarly, lizards such as geckos are able to wriggle and contort their body in order to climb vertical surfaces and quickly move in any direction.
This is facilitated by their toes and claws, which are able to grip onto tiny crevices and small ledges. Other animals that can wriggle, such as worms and eels, use their segmented bodies to create a sinuous swimming motion that helps them to maneuver quickly while avoiding predators.
Lastly, most fish are capable of wriggling, as the undulating of their tail fin helps to propel them through the water. This wriggling motion allows fish to swiftly change direction, and also gives them great speed and agility.
Do worms wriggle?
Yes, worms do wriggle. Worms are segmented, soft-bodied invertebrates, which may be either a back-boned animal or a related organism without a backbone. They have several sets of muscles that run along the length of their bodies, giving them the characteristic of wriggling.
This wriggling motion helps the worm to move and to search for food in the soil. Worms are able to move forward, backward, and sideways, occurring as a result of the earthworm's cells contracting and expanding.
On their ventral (belly) side, their bodies have tiny, hairlike projections known as setae, providing traction and further aiding in their movements.
How do you speak wriggle?
In order to speak "wriggle," one needs to understand the unique sounds of this made-up language. The main way to make the sounds of wriggle is to stretch out the vowels as much as possible and copy the sound.
To speak "wriggle" properly, the vowels should be pronounced as: "wrii-gg-lee. " The consonants should be pronounced with a "Soft, almost whispering" tone to emphasize the sound of the vowels. Examples of phrases spoken in "Wriggle" could include "Chape Chape Chape Wrii-gg-lee" or "Moo-wrii-gg-lee".
Additionally, one could also add a "Trill, tongue curling" touch to the phrase to make it even more interesting. All in all, speaking wriggle is a fun and creative form of expression that can be used to add some flavor to conversations.
What does get a wriggle on mean?
Get a wriggle on is an idiom that is often used as a way of telling someone to hurry up and get going. It is typically used in a fun or lighthearted manner, rather than a serious one. This phrase is quite old and it is believed to have originated in the United Kingdom in the late 19th century.
It is thought to come from the phrase "get a wriggle in your steed", which referred to someone getting their horse moving quickly. Over time, the phrase has been shortened and adapted to fit with the spoken language.
Can wriggle be a noun?
Yes, wriggle can be used as a noun. It typically refers to a twisting or turning of the body, usually caused by worms or other small animals, or a person's attempt to move out of a restricted space. For example, you might see a sentence such as, "The child watched the wriggles of the caterpillar on the sidewalk," or "She had to wriggle to fit between the bars of the fence.
".
Which is correct wiggle or wriggle?
Both words are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. Wiggle usually refers to the movement of a object or body part, such as wiggling your toes. Wriggle usually refers to the movement of a living creature, such as a snake wriggling through the grass.
These two words can be used interchangeably with each other in some cases, but in general, wiggle is more often used to describe an inanimate object, while wriggle is used to describe a living creature.
Is wriggly a word?
Yes, 'wriggly' is a word. It can be used as an adjective to describe something that is wriggling or squirming, or to describe movements that are done in a twisting and wriggling way. It can also be used as a noun to refer to something that is squirmy or wriggly, such as a worm or a snake.
As with many words, its meaning and use can vary according to what context it is used in.
What wriggled means?
Wriggle means to move or cause to move in a twisting, squirming or writhing motion. It can also mean to make one's way with a twisting, squirming or writhing motion. It can also refer to something that is complicated or awkward to deal with.
Wriggle is often used when referring to an animal such as a snake, fish, or worm, however, it can also be used to describe a person's movement or the movement of an object. When used to refer to an object, wriggling can also mean to make small, quick, and often repeated movements.
What is Wringle?
Wringle is an online marketplace that allows you to buy, sell, and trade goods in a safe and secure environment without any middleman fees. Wringle is easy-to-use, with a user-friendly interface and a wide range of products from popular brands.
You can find an even wider selection of products through their expansive network of merchants that can be accessed directly from the platform. You also have access to their One-click Shopping service to make ordering your goods as easy as possible.
Wringle is fast and reliable, with sellers across multiple countries and a fast and secure payment system. Best of all, Wringle offers rewards and specials to their customers to reward them for their loyalty.
All of these features combine to make Wringle an ideal platform for online shopping.
When did wriggle become a word?
The origin of the word 'wriggle' is uncertain, but it appears to have been used as a verb since the 1500s. The Oxford English Dictionary dates it as far back as 1581, where it is used to describe the motion of something wriggling or squirming about.
It may have originated from a combination of the Old English verb 'wrican', meaning 'to twist', and the Middle English 'wriggen', meaning 'to move from side to side'. It was first used in a figurative sense to describe the actions of someone wriggling out of a situation or trying to escape trouble.
Later, it acquired the meaning of 'squirming', and eventually came to describe the movements of various creatures, such as snakes and worms. This is still the most common use of the word today.
What do you mean by wringing?
Wringing is a process of squeezing liquid out of something through pressure. This pressure can be applied by hand, but often machines are used to increase the force. Wringing is commonly used in laundry to remove water from clothing.
It can also be used in the kitchen to extract juice from fruits and vegetables. In addition, wringing can be used industrially to collect and discard wastewater or other liquids, or to remove oil and dirt from materials.
Is squirm a real word?
Yes, 'squirm' is a real word, and it is used in many different contexts. It can mean to twist and squirm to escape confinement or powerful emotions, as synonyms such as writhe, twist, and wriggle suggest.
It can also be used figuratively of an evasive answer or an awkward situation, indicating an unwillingness to face responsibility or give a straight answer. For example, "In response to the difficult questions, the politician squirmed uncomfortably.
" The verb 'squirm' can be used in either a literal or figurative sense.
Is wriggle and wiggle the same thing?
No, wriggle and wiggle are not the same thing. Wriggle refers to the act of twisting or squirming in order to move or adjust one's position, while wiggle is a more general term that refers to shaking or wriggling back and forth.
The difference lies in the degree of movement and intent. Wriggling is typically a more controlled, purposeful movement, such as when a worm wriggles through the dirt. Wiggling, on the other hand, is a more jiggling, side-to-side dance-like movement, such as when children wiggle their hips. | eng | 5335d93b-682b-46ad-9807-d7dd8691718d | https://www.tijuana-picnic.com/what-is-this-word-wriggle/ |
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What Does It Show?
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Education: An educational tool to understand the spread and impact of HABs.
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Pitbulls vs. Boxers - The Main Similarities and Differences
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Fast forward 5 years and there are companies out there doing this as a business now. How effective it is I'm not sure. Given that I ran Hide the pain Harold through the Emotion Service and he got 99% happiness, I have my doubts.
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Does anyone know what the oldest, single-player megaWAD is? And I mean a megaWAD that was actually designed to be a megaWAD, not one of these "collection" WADs where some guy stole a bunch of maps and crammed them all together into one huge WAD. With a timestamp of March 21st, 1996, nothing on /idgames seems older than Icarus: Alien Vanguard. Can anyone recall any earlier examples?
I find it a bit surprising that no one ever attempted to make a whole new, game-replacing set of SP maps before Icarus, but I guess it's not impossible.
I almost wish Id didn't have such reverence for the cyberdemon. I'd actually like if the cyberdemon in Doom `16 would finally be "dethroned," and a new, even deadlier demon would be introduced. Something more complex and cunning that would make the cyberdemon's simplistic, brutish stomping and shooting patterns seem antiquated.
I think the cyberdemon works best not as a boss, not a commander or "Hell's greatest warrior," but like a demonic tank; Hell's heavy artillery and a great piece of military hardware. So they roll one out to get you quaking in your boots and you trade rockets with each other, and after a pulse-pounding fight, it eventually falls. But then another might come stomping over the hillside soon after.
So let's forget about the "legend" of the cyberdemon. Let's forget about that first time you saw it and how it turned you into a quivering puddle of fear. Let's stop making it such a huge event like its disappointing appearance in Doom 3. And let's just have it be one brutally tough hombre that could show up at any time to ruin your day.
Turning the Brightness setting up to maximum in the original Doom 64 produced exactly the same effect as picking up light-amp goggles, therefore making it a pointless power-up. Also, you may be surprised to realize that people other than men can withstand being in dark places, too.
Anyway, I'm not sure if these issues have been noted already, but here's a few weird things I noticed from playing a few levels in Doom 64: Retribution. (Note that I'm using the 2016-2-21 SVN build of GZDoom. 2.2.something. I need to update this thing...but apparently not to version 3.0.0):
-Equipping the chainsaw actually seems to wake up monsters for some reason. You don't even have to fire it, just select it and bring it up on-screen, and nearby, non-deaf enemies will become alert. As far as I'm aware, this is abnormal behavior for any Doom game, let alone Doom 64.
-DSPDIEHI (the louder player death scream) sometimes plays when the player is killed. This sound effect was not in Doom 64.
-DSPOSIT3 (zombie sight sound) and DSPODTH3 (zombie death sound) never actually play in Doom 64. (These mystery sound effects also show up in the PSX Doom TC's despite never playing in the real PSX Doom games either, and I don't know where they came from. DSPOSIT3 in particular doesn't even sound finished, so I'm not sure why modders use it.)
-Using the classic weapon animations (I haven't tried the updated animations), the punch seems to inflict damage on a later frame than it should. There's a greater delay between when you press the fire button and when the punch actually connects than there should be. I have to "lead" my punches more than I would in the real game.
-The weapon switching is way too fast. It might seem like a minor thing, but when a spectre is biting your face off, being able to quickly switch to a new weapon gives you a greater advantage than you're supposed to have.
-In Map04, the first hell knight you encounter (near the soul sphere that triggers the red, flashing lights in the primary junction) shouldn't spawn until you grab the blue key, but it seems to appear immediately when the level starts.
-Some buttons can be pressed from height levels they shouldn't be accessible from. (For instance, the button on the super shotgun platform near the beginning of Outpost Omega can be pressed while standing on the floor below the platform. You can't do that in the real Doom 64, as you actually have to be on the SSG platform to press the button.) I know this was a bug in classic Doom, but isn't there a Hexen feature that forces the player to be at a certain Z-axis in order to activate a line trigger? I assume ZDoom would support that, too.
I really hope this mod won't succumb to feature bloat, and that the designer will focus on polish rather than adding lots of extra features. If players want extra things, they'll add them, themselves.
True, and I often think that was a typo, as well. Regardless, this is obviously meant as a remake of the original Doom, and in that game, the first level is spelled "Hangar." Calling it "Hanger 2" is incongruous, and makes it seem like an error.
Bear in mind, this is just my opinion, not map design gospel:
-Try to avoid instant-kill traps that aren't at least somewhat telegraphed to the player beforehand. Pressing a random switch that crushes the player or drops them into an inescapable pit is just going to make the player frustrated. There's no challenge in this sort of design and the player feels no reward for overcoming it. They just get angry that they had to redo a part because there was no way they could predict they'd be killed by doing a completely innocuous thing. Something as simple as putting crushed piles of gibs on the floor of a sector where the player can trigger a crushing ceiling would help, for example. Then the player gets the hint that they need to be extra-alert and react quickly to what's ahead. (Of course, that's not to say you can't have unpredictable traps. It's just better when the player has a chance of actually surviving them if triggered.)
-Doom was one of the first FPS games (or maybe the very first) to allow non-orthogonal walls. You should probably make the most of that in your levels. In other words, don't be afraid to draw walls that aren't straight north-to-south/east-to-west lines. While I'm not saying you need to draw zigzags everywhere, some slants and curves make architecture less sterile and homogeneous.
-Similar to the above, some asymmetry is appreciated, too. One of my biggest issues with one of the more popular megaWADs, Ultimate Simplicity, was how utterly symmetrical everything was: whatever was on one side of a room would be perfectly mirrored on the other side. It not only made ambushes more predictable (if a shotgunner is waiting to the left side, inevitably, I can expect another in the same position to the right), it also makes the design feel more artificial and redundant. These are zombies and demons--bloodthirsty creatures of chaos--and it just feels bizarre having them standing on their marks at perfectly-aligned, equal distances from each other like they're part of some elaborate choreographed dance.
-Blocking off areas with locked doors is all well and good, but it's also pretty cliche and a little dull. Consider mixing up the ways players access new areas, like having to climb over structures or jump through a window or find a hole in the ground that goes under an obstruction, or even something simpler like a switch that builds some stairs up to a previously-inaccessible area. A little bit of variety helps.
-On that note, a puzzle or two every once in a while wouldn't hurt. Not many people do puzzles in Doom anymore, and that always disappoints me. Think of Level 19: The Citadel from Doom II. First, you've got to find out how to get to that red building across the moat that surrounds the main building. Then, once aside, there's a room of multiple teleporters that lead you all over the map, with only some of them guiding you toward the keys you need. I find pleasure in having to stop and think and retrace my steps and experiment with switches and jumps that might lead to the next area. It gives the gameplay a little more depth. However, I know this style of design isn't very popular with the modern Doom community, so tread carefully.
-As mentioned by another poster, nonlinearity is nice. Think of E1M4 from the original Doom, which has various, significant alternate areas for the player to explore if they decide to, but also a more direct path for speedrunning types. There's no need to feel afraid about making some of the areas you create completely optional (as long as they can quickly get back to the main path from there). It enhances the sense of adventure of the player can wander off the beaten path and find some goodies that aren't essential to the level's progression.
-Try to avoid making it that picking up a key always triggers an immediate ambush. It's the oldest trick in the book. Even delaying it can help, like making it that picking up the key opens up a monster closet close to the door the player needs to backtrack to. They think they're just retreading an old area they've already cleared, they turn a corner, and WHAM, monsters out of nowhere. Of course, don't do that all the time either, or it, too, will become predictable. Basically what I'm trying to say is, mix up your ambushes!
I hope you'll consider some of these things when designing your levels. Good luck! :)
I don't really agree with this. Sometimes it's more engaging and mysterious to make things less obvious. I think it's more important to showcase that there are key locations that you need to access, but absolutely can't reach right now: a door that's too far off the ground to walk through; a barrier with a switch visible behind it; a key above a moat that you can't cross. Then when the player hits a switch with no immediate effect, then they'll think, "I should probably check that place/those places I couldn't get to before." It's when you get into the "this switch opens a random, innocuous wall that houses another switch that does something else" craziness that things get frustrating.
A few more pet peeves of mine in Doom level design:
-Try to keep items out of the way of the action and the primary route. It's always annoying when you're fighting something or are just trying to reach the next area and accidentally step onto an item you don't want yet. Got a narrow doorway with a medikit right in front of it? Move it somewhere else: I've got 98% health and I don't want to waste the whole health kit because I can't get around it.
-Clearly define your exit. Sometimes I want to go back for items I hadn't collected yet or look for more secrets, but I hit a seemingly normal switch or walk into a typical teleporter and the level abruptly ends. It can look corny, but that EXIT sign is useful for navigation.
-Similar to the above, I can't stand secrets that you can only access one time. Sometimes I want to save stuff for later and so I leave items in secret areas, and then I try to go back and get frustrated when I realize I only had the one chance to get them. Same thing with one-way paths in levels, where you're eventually cut off from returning to earlier parts of the map. It's fine if you want to bar the player from retreating, but consider making it temporary: perhaps after the enemies are all killed and the exit is available, you open a new pathway or offer a teleporter that grants return access to earlier parts of the level so the player can make sure they got everything.
Okay, I think I'm done now.
All these flat, 90-degree-angled walls are dull to look at, sorry to say. It's okay--and appreciated--when you have some curves here and there. Even some insets would be nice: computer panels or light fixtures mounted into the walls. Just something to break up the monotony of the single-textured, flat walls everywhere. John Carmack didn't upgrade Doom's mapping capabilities from Wolfenstein 3D's angular, homogeneous designs for nothing. Make the most of it.
Also, it's spelled "hangar," with two A's. That's a structure aircraft go inside. A hanger is what you use to hang up clothing.
Right. Rocket explosion sound effects are cut off at the end because the sound effect only plays for as long as the explosion graphics are visible. Once the animation is completed and the sprite disappears from the game, so does the sound. By comparison, ZDoom plays the explosion sound and all other projectile "death" sounds in their entirety, even after the graphic disappears.
Starts out with pleasantly tight ammo and health balance but mellows out pretty soon after. Action is good enough to keep you alert most of the time with a few close calls sprinkled here and there, but only really cranks up the difficulty at the end. New color palette with heavier blue emphasis adds a nice layer of gloom to everything, though sometimes makes visuals overly dark. A fairly fun action romp but doesn't excel enough at anything to make it noteworthy. 3/5
Hopefully not. E-Sports are an embarrassment to gaming. A guy sitting at a computer is not an athlete. You do not deserve a cash prize for being able to click your mouse or twiddle your analog sticks better than other people. Plus, it ironically turns nerds into the egocentric jocks they probably grew up hating in school, except they don't even get any of the physical fitness benefits or respect from anyone outside of the gaming culture that an actual jock would receive.
Which is exactly the problem with the "the demons are aliens from a dimension called Hell" thing. Demons and Hell should remain as a nebulous, indefinable "other," not as something that can be classified with tangible logic and technical terms.
The way the levels are interconnected is pretty cool, where you can see parts of the other maps from windows and such, and can even revisit part of levels you completed. The massive scale and complexity (for the time) is something to behold, too, and limited supplies make combat tough. However, it starts confusing and gets worse, culminating in the awful Map03, which is a headache-inducing teleporter maze/invisible bridge combo. Artifact has aged poorly. 2/5
The GBA Doom was terrible. My least-favorite Doom port of all time. This hack is still pretty cool, though. Makes me wish all the maps would be redone so they'd be more authentic to the PC originals instead of just recycling the crappy JagDoom mapset.
I'd like to see a melee-focused enemy that's actually really dangerous, since classic pinkydemons, maggots and wraiths are almost embarrassingly bad at their jobs. "Oh no, it's coming right for me! It's winding up for its attack! Whoops, I took two steps back. I'm fine. Eat buckshot."
I want something more like the fiends from Quake, that launch at you suddenly and do horrific amounts of damage in a short time. Happily, if that recent multiplayer footage is any indication, I might get my wish with that one new monster that smashes people into walls. I just hope they're similarly threatening in single-player.
It annoys me, too. Are we still doing this? I've been hearing this crap since Doom 3 came out. What's wrong with it literally being Hell? What's wrong with Hell and demons existing for real in Doom's story universe?
For me, saying "the 'Hell' in Doom is actually an alien planet/dimension" is basically like saying the Force comes from midichlorians. Quit with all the sci-fi explanations. Can't we leave just a few things completely fantastical?
This port is virtually perfect. It does almost everything I want it to do (aside from being able to play the OGG sound effects I imported from Doom 3 and, oddly, the WAV sound effects from the PSX Doom TC's sound library. Those are minor things, however).
Only other things I can suggest at the moment:
-Consider darkening the blood color of hell nobles. Compare their crushed gibs (when blood color correction is on) to the blood pooling under their normal dead body sprite, and the crushed sprite has a much brighter blood color, too similar to the crazy neon green blood in the GBA Doom games. I'm not sure how this engine calculates color values, but at least when doing custom blood colors in ZDoom, a value of 10 50 10 seems almost perfect for hell noble blood.
-Consider doing like the other limit-removing source ports and have it that death sound effects don't cut out when the actor they're associated with disappears. This would mean explosion sounds would continue to play in full even after a projectile's explosion animation is complete, instead of the sound suddenly stopping once the last frame of animation is over. I have a hard time imagining this would break compatibility with anything, and it seems like a genuine fix instead of something that would significantly alter the intent of the original game's audio/visual experience, but I won't pretend I'd know for sure.
-Do you think hanging/impaled corpses should be affected by corpse mirroring? Or is that overstepping bounds too much? I suppose that could present problems if you're playing a DeHackEd patch that uses the frames of those decorations for other things. However, a DEH patch might also use potentially-mirrored enemy/player corpse frames for other things anyway, so it might just be a bad idea to use mirroring at all with DEH patches, which means it might be fine to mirror hanging/impaled corpses. I'm really not sure, but I'll throw the idea out there.
Those things aside (and very trivial issues they are), this is an amazing port and pretty much my preferred way to play vanilla these days.
The Plutonia music pack was pretty awesome, but was anything like this ever done for the Master Levels? Obviously this would be kind of tricky since most of the Master Levels occupy the Map01 slot, meaning players would have to manually insert the MIDIs into each level (or just make a music WAD with 21 new tracks and have people IDMUS/CHANGEMUS to each appropriate track), but I still think it would be pretty cool if ML had its own music set. The levels themselves are pretty distinct, and maps like Bad Dream, Titan Manor and Black Tower could really lend themselves to some interesting aural moods.
Just something for our talented Doomworld composers to consider. :)
I despise the PC Quake II's music with a passion, so I'll always prefer the N64 tracks, even if they're not particularly memorable. Nothing in Quake II is exciting enough to merit the constantly wailing guitars. When I'm trying to navigate a complex level or unravel a secret, the blaring soundtrack makes my head ache. It drowns out the cool environmental sound effects, too. Hard-rocking garbage noise from top to bottom. It's one of the only games I play where I disable the soundtrack and load something else into a music player.
Anyway....
I agree that the GBA Doom's soundtrack is very hard to love. The tracks are generally butchered, with (obviously) poor instrument samples and often bizarrely sped-up tempos.
By contrast, Doom II GBA's music is a vast improvement over the first GBA incarnation. I won't lie: I actually think The Demon's Dead sounds better in the GBA version than the PC original:
Those drums are sweet, and I enjoy the more pronounced bassline.
Doom's pros:
-Better color variety than Quake. Quake is predominantly brown, with some yellow and red splashed here and there. Doom offers you brown, red, gray, green and blue in the first room of E1M1 alone.
-Better theme variety than Quake. Doom had techbases, Hell-infested techbases, and Hell itself. Quake was mostly just an endless series of dungeons.
-Better weapons than Quake. Super shotgun and super nailgun basically make their non-super forms obsolete, ultimately reducing the weapon types to just six. Lightning gun is a poor replacement for a BFG. No good melee weapons in Quake, either.
-Better-looking actors and objects. I guess not really being able to tell what you're looking at added to the warped creepiness of the Quake bestiary, but it doesn't change the fact that it's...hard to tell what you're looking at.
-More memorable soundtrack.
-Better sound effects. Gib a monster in Doom and it sounds like a crunchy, bloody, gooey mess. Gib a monster in Quake and I can't even tell what I'm hearing. Doom's weapon effects generally have more impact, too, and DoomGuy's grunts and screams aren't nearly as utterly bizarre and somewhat comical as QuakeGuy's.
-Faster-paced gameplay. Not that Quake is slow, but Doom is quicker.
-Some items better than Quake's. Quake's Pentagram of Protection doesn't protect your armor, which is totally stupid, but Doom's invulnerability sphere fully protects you from everything except telefrags. Soul spheres and megaspheres are way better than megahealth, the effect of which often disappeared before you actually needed it. Armor and health bonuses are a nice way to keep your power levels boosted.
-Easier to mod and with a more prolific modding community, and the wide variety of source ports offers compatibility with a greater range of platforms.
Quake's pros:
-Better color blending than Doom. While the variety of colors might be lower, the colors that are available have much more levels of shading than in Doom, which allowed for smoother lighting.
-Texture sets are more complementary than Doom's. Doom's textures were often a mishmash that didn't go together very well, so you ended up with weird stuff like UAC doors in Hell. Quake's texture set drew a clear distinction between the Earth and extradimensional levels, and just generally had a more unified style than Doom's.
-Creepier atmosphere and music. I know a lot of people were upset when Quake came out that Reznor's score wasn't as rocking as hoped, but it makes the game incredibly moody and really sells you on the horrific, otherworldly atmosphere.
-Monsters are generally more threatening. Aside from a cyberdemon or maybe a well-placed arch-vile, nothing in Doom puts me on edge as much as a fiend or a spawn coming at my face out of nowhere, and the ogre is quite versatile for basically being a standard foot soldier.
-Some items better than Doom's. Ring of Shadows was much more useful than Doom's blur sphere, which was a power-down more often than not. Quad Damage was generally more handy than the berserk pack, and felt extremely satisfying to use. Red armor is pretty rad.
-True 3D, free-aiming, swimming, jumping and scripting right out of the box. Doom took a while to get these features, and is still kind of working on the "true 3D" thing.
In the end, the better mod support, a better weapon set, and more varied visual themes keep me coming back to Doom more often, but Quake is a nice alternative when I want something Doom-flavored that's a bit moodier and slightly more challenging.
Tell me about it. I love Icarus, too. One of my favorite WADs ever. You just don't see that wonderful, balanced blend of action, atmosphere and thought-provoking gameplay anymore.
I don't do pistol starts. I feel it kind of ruins the vaguely-adventure-game-style character progression Doom has, where you gradually get stronger each map (unless some dork gives you all the weapons in the first level). This also means you have to deal with the consequences of your actions in the previous level, which can sometimes leave you even worse off than a pistol start would.
And I play in a semi-hardcore style where I only save my game at the start of the map. If I die, I have to do the level all over again. I admit that there's rare occasions where I'll break and reload a mid-level quicksave (especially if I die for a really stupid reason after making a lot of progress), but for the most part, I stick to it and go back to the start. Too many quickloads will make you lazy and soften your skills and reaction time.
@Doomhuntress:
MP3's are also a good idea since different sound cards/sound fonts can make MIDIs sound vastly different, so a straight recording like that lets people hear what you originally intended the music to sound like, instead of the sound system's interpretation of it.
I look at it the other way, and see it as a creative way to spice up non-combat areas. Parts of FPS games where you're just talking and not fighting tend to be pretty boring, so it was nice that DNF still gave you some things to investigate and play around with in these sections.
Of course, I do have to agree that it would've been nice if such interactions were featured more prominently in the combat areas, too.
To clarify what I wrote before, I think adding totally new, non-optional features isn't a great idea. However, non-optional bugfixes are fine, as long as they don't mess with the gameplay. (Messing with the gameplay, for example, would be like ZDoom's decision to make lost souls focus on targets, instead of striking once and then forgetting their target like they were originally designed to do.)
With that in mind, I'd also like to suggest taking another page from ZDoom and make it that "open wait close" doors that are already opened play their close/open sound effects when activated. In vanilla, if the door is already open, pressing the use key on it again, no matter how many times you do it, won't cause the door to play any sound effects. Only when it automatically closes and is reopened will it play sounds again.
I don't believe this would have any significant effect on the gameplay, aside from perhaps making things a little noisier when enemies get stuck on doortracks. And you already fixed the "blazing doors make double-closing sounds" error, so this seems like it would just be an extension of that. | eng | cf7e0860-d2bf-4be8-b980-be94f560359b | https://www.doomworld.com/profile/12141-megamur/content/ |
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The 50 Top Women in STEM
by TBS Staff
Updated September 19Famous Women in STEM
For every woman who has ever felt exasperated by the various speculations regarding the existence or non-existence of innate differences between the sexes with respect to mathematical ability, what better rebuttal could there be than a list like this one?
The very fact that these fifty women have achieved what they have shows the superficiality of the whole debate. It ought to be clear by now that the mature expression of sophisticated human capacities depends upon a complex interaction between biological endowment and cultural and educational opportunity (that is, nature and nurture).
And if someone were to object that these fifty women are not typical — well, the men who could be accounted the peers of these women would constitute a tiny minority of their sex, as well! Very high achievement, by its very nature, is something out of the ordinary.
Even readers who may have no interest at all in the nature-nurture problem and its echo in our present culture wars ought to take notice of this list. Why is that?
Consider this. Practically everyone allows that the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) hold the key to the economic future of our country. Moreover, today well over half of all college graduates are female. In fact, women have been increasing their numbers in other academic fields by leaps and bounds in recent years; in STEM fields, not so much.
Therefore, we submit that the entrance of women into STEM fields in greater numbers is of vital importance to our national interest.
Also note that in order to compile this list, we had no recourse at all to "affirmative action." There was simply no need for it. If anyone finds our list "empowering," we are happy for them, but that is not really the main point.
We simply looked for the best women in their respective fields — women who have gotten where they are by simply plowing through whatever obstacles may have stood in their path. Women with a lot of innate talent, certainly, but who have also put in a great deal of extremely hard work.
In other words, what our list shows — to today's young women and whoever else may be interested — is that it can be done. If a young woman has a taste and a talent for math and science — and a capacity to stick with it to accomplish her goals — that is really all she needs. At the end of the day, everything else is sound and fury signifying very little.
In short, the highly accomplished women on this list provide the best sort of role models for mathematically and scientifically inclined younger women. They say it loud and clear, for all the world to hear:
"Just get out of my way, and let me get on with the work!"
Note: We have tried to balance our list — which is alphabetical — among the various STEM fields, and within the exact sciences, among the main disciplines, such as physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and geology. To be selected for inclusion on this list, the woman had of course to be still living as of the date of publication, and also be born after 1937 (and thus be under the age of eighty). We reluctantly decided to institute an age requirement in order ensure a list with more younger scholars still engaged in active research. We hope to revisit the path-breaking achievements of older women scientists on another occasion.
The Fifty Top Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
1. Barbara Askins | Physical Chemistry
Barbara Askins (b. 1939)
Askins (née Scott) was born in Belfast, Tennessee. After first working as a teacher and raising a family, she went back to school and took her bachelor's and master's of science degrees from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. She was then employed as a physical chemist by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville.
Askins is best known for inventing the autoradiograph, a method of greatly enhancing the density and contrast of photographic images by exposing the silver in the emulsion of a photographic negative to radiation, and then creating a second image by exposing a second emulsion to the radiation from the first one. Askins's process was initially applied with great success in astronomy, to images taken through light telescopes. Subsequently, it found wide application in medical technology, in the enhancement of X-ray images. In 1978, Askins was named Inventor of the Year by the Association for the Advancement of Inventions and Innovations — the first woman to receive the honor.
2. Carolyn R. Bertozzi | Biochemistry
Carolyn R. Bertozzi (b. 1966)
Bertozzi was born in Boston, Massachusetts. She received her ABsumma cum laude in chemistry from Harvard University. She received her Ph.D. in chemistry in 1993 from University of California–Berkeley, where she worked with Mark Bednarsky on the synthesis of oligosaccharide analogs. She joined the Berkeley faculty in 1996. Today, she is Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor in the School of Humanities and Sciences at Stanford University, as well as Director of the Bertozzi Research Lab in the Department of Chemistry at Stanford. In addition, since 2000 she has been a Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator.
Bertozzi's research focuses on the role of glycans (polysaccharides) in cell surface receptors, especially the connection between cell-signaling disruption and diseases like cancer and arthritis. Her lab is perhaps best known for developing powerful new research tools for cell biology, notably so-called "bioorthogonal chemical reporters," which are man-made chemical "handles" that can be altered by means of externally controlled but non-perturbing reactions within the living system — basically a new way of designing macromolecules to order. Bertozzi's new method has been essential, among other things, to the development of modern forms of fluorescent "labeling" of macromolecules for purposes of advanced imaging. Bertozzi has won numerous prizes and awards, and is involved in several start-ups and other commercial ventures connected to her pioneering work.
3. Elizabeth Blackburn | Cell Biology
Elizabeth Blackburn (b. 1948)
Blackburn was born in Hobart, Tasmania, in Australia. When she was sixteen, her family relocated to Melbourne, where she attended high school, and obtained her bachelor's and master's of science degrees from the University of Melbourne. Next, she traveled to the United Kingdom, where she enrolled in Darwin College, Cambridge, obtaining her Ph.D. in 1974 for work on bacteriophage viruses. After graduating, she taught at University of California–San Francisco, where her ground-breaking work on telomeres was done. She is currently President of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla, California.
In 2009, Blackburn was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine, along with Carol W. Greider (see below on this list) and Jack W. Szostak, for her discovery of telomerase, a member of the reverse transcriptase family of enzymes. Telomeres are non-coding buffer regions at the ends of chromosomes which become shortened during chromosome replication. Telomerase controls the bonding of new nucleotide units to the shortened telomere regions after completion of cell replication, a function that is vital to the longevity of the cell. in 2002, Blackburn was appointed to the President's Council on Bioethics by President George W. Bush. She supported the use of human embryonic stem cells in biomedical research, which put her at odds with the majority of the Council. In 2004, she was removed from her position on the Council by President Bush amid heated public controversy.
4. Helen M. Blau | Cell Biology
Helen M. Blau (b. 1948)
Blau was born in London, but earned her bachelor's degree from the University of York in the United Kingdom. She obtained her MA and Ph.D. degrees from Harvard University, where she worked under Fotis C. Kafatos. After a postdoc as University of California–San Francisco, she joined Stanford University in 1978, where she received an endowed chair in the Department of Microbiology and Immunobiology in 1999. In 2002, she was appointed as the founding Director of the Baxter Laboratory for Stem Cell Biology at Stanford.
Blau is best known for her experiments with heterokaryons (fusions of differentiated cells from two different species), work which proved that even mature, differentiated cells retain the latent capacity for the expression of different cell types, and that mature cell type could in fact be reversed — something that had previously been assumed to be impossible. Her work also showed that the maintenance of the differentiated cell state is the result of a continuing, active process — which points to a new, more dynamic vision of all living processes. Blau's work is considered to be fundamental to the young but burgeoning fields of stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. Her work also has profound implications for our eventual understanding of the physiological basis of cancer.
5. Cynthia Breazeal | Computer Science, Robotics
Cynthia Breazeal (b. 1967)
Breazeal was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She received her bachelor of science degree in electrical and computer engineering from University of California–Santa Barbara in 1989, and her doctor of science degree in electrical engineering and computer science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2000. At MIT, Breazeal worked in the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory under Rodney A. Brooks, fabled pioneer of the actionist approach to robotics. For her doctoral dissertation, she developed Kismet (see video clip, below), a highly expressive humanoid robot capable of unscripted, emotionally intuitive, and hence lifelike interaction with human beings.
Following the breakthrough with Kismet, Breazeal helped develop a number of more sophisticated robots utilizing similar principles, including Cog, Leonardo, and Nexi. The general term now in use for these more-advanced descendants of Kismet is "MDS" (mobile, dexterous, social) robots. Several commercial spin-offs have been derived from her work, as well, including the personal trainer, Autom, the interactive robot companion, Huggable, and the enhanced video-conferencing system, MeBot. Breazeal is currently Director of the Personal Robots Group under the aegis of MIT's famed Media Lab.
6. Linda B. Buck | Cell Biology
Linda B. Buck (b. 1947)
Buck was born in Seattle, Washington. She received her bachelor of science degree in psychology and microbiology from the University of Washington at Seattle in 1975, and her Ph.D. in immunology from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas in 1980. At the latter institution, she worked under Ellen S. Vitetta, co-discoverer of the cytokine Interleukin-4, which plays an essential role in the formation of T cells. After a couple of years of postdoctoral research at Columbia University, Buck joined Richard Axel's lab at Columbia's Institute of Cancer Research.
Inspired by the pioneering work of Solomon H. Snyder during the 1970s on the opioid receptor in the brain (as well as the receptors for many other major neurotransmitters), Buck and Axel decided to try to map an entire sensory system at the molecular level. They chose the olfactory system in rats for its relative simplicity. Beginning in 1991, they began publishing work that eventually identified genes and gene families responsible for coding for more than 1,000 different neural receptors (sensors) in the olfactory receptor cells at the back of the nose at the base of the brain. For this ground-breaking work, Buck and Axel received the 2004 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine. In 1991, Buck joined the Neurobiology Department of Harvard Medical School, where she soon became head of her own lab. There, she traced the molecular basis of olfaction still further, showing how information from the various receptor cells are integrated in the olfactory bulb before being passed on to higher-level structures in the brain for interpretation. Buck is currently a Full Member of the Basic Sciences Division at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle.
7. Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell | Radio Astronomy, Astrophysics
Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell (b. 1943)
Burnell (née Bell) was born in Lurgan, Northern Ireland, in the United Kingdom. She became interested in astronomy at an early age. She took her bachelor's degree in physics in 1965 from the University of Glasgow, and received her Ph.D. in 1969 from the University of Cambridge. While at Cambridge — and still known as Jocelyn Bell — she was enlisted by her doctoral advisor, Antony Hewish, to work with Martin Ryle and others on the construction and testing of a new radio telescope designed to study the then-recently discovered radio sources known as "quasi-stellar objects," or quasars. In 1967, while poring over data from the new telescope, Bell discovered a never-before-observed type of signal being emitted with great regularity at the rate of about one and one-third pulses per second. She immediately showed the strange signal to her advisor, and the two worked closely together to try to understand what she had found.
Initially given the facetious name of "LGM-1" (for "little green men") by Bell and Hewish, their discovery was soon conjectured by Thomas Gold to be caused by a highly magnetized, rapidly rotating neutron star. This conjecture proved to be correct, and the phenomenon then became officially known as a "pulsating star," or pulsar. In 1968, Bell married Martin Burnell and, after taking her degree the following year, at first worked only part-time. Eventually, the couple divorced and Burnell resumed a full-time academic career, initially as Professor of Physics at the Open University (1991 — 2001). After occupying a visiting professorship at Princeton University, she next served as Dean of Science at the University of Bath (2001 — 2004). During this time, she also served as President of the Royal Astronomical Society (2002 — 2004), and later as President of the Institute of Physics (2008 — 2010). She is currently Visiting Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Oxford. Though passed over for the Nobel Prize for Physics awarded to Hewish and Ryle in 1974, Burnell was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) in 2003 and was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2007, among many other honors too numerous to mention.
8. Stephanie A. Burns | Organic Chemistry
Stephanie A. Burns (b. 1955)
Burns was born in Torrington, Wyoming (a small town of less than 7,000 souls). She earned her bachelor's degree from Florida International University in Miami, and a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from Iowa State University. She then did post-doctoral work at the University of Montpellier, France. In 1983, she joined the French division of the American company, Dow Corning, as a researcher specializing in organosilicon chemistry (the chemistry of organometallic compounds containing carbon — silicon bonds). While still working for the company as a research scientist, Burns invented several new types of heat-resistant synthetic rubber made from silicone (a polymer consisting of long silicon — oxygen chains, as well as carbon atoms). She holds three patents for these inventions.
Burns soon made the transition at Dow Corning from the laboratory bench to the corporate suite. In 1997, she moved to Brussels, where she oversaw important aspects of the company's European operations. In 2000, she returned to the United States in order to assume the role of Executive Vice President of the company, and to serve on its board of directors. In 2003, she was named President and Chief Operating Officer of Dow Corning, and in 2004 she added CEO to her titles, serving in that capacity until her retirement in 2011. She was also Chairman of the company from 2006 until her retirement. Under Burns's leadership, Dow Corning began developing new uses for organosilicon compounds in cutting-edge areas like solar energy and biotechnology.
9. Ana Caraiani | Mathematics
Ana Caraiani (b. 1985)
Caraiani was born in Bucharest, Romania. She earned her bachelor's degree summa cum laude from Princeton University in 2007. At Princeton, she wrote her senior thesis on Galois representations under the supervision of Andrew Wiles, widely known for having completed a proof in 1995 of Fermat's Last Theorem. Caraiani did her doctoral work at Harvard under the supervision of Wiles's former student, Richard Taylor. Her doctoral dissertation concerned local-global compatibility in the Langlands correspondence. After graduating in 2012, she first taught briefly at the University of Chicago, before returning to Princeton University from 2013 to 2016. While at Princeton, she also served as a Veblen Research Instructor in Mathematics at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS). Since 2016, Caraiani has been a Bonn Junior Fellow at the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics (HCM), a highly prestigious mathematics research institute located in Bonn, Germany. She has also been invited for shorter visits to the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute at University of California–Berkeley and the École Normale Supérieure in Paris.
So far, Caraiani has worked primarily on problems at the interface of the Langlands correspondence with arithmetic algebraic geometry. (The local Langlands correspondences are a part of the overarching Langlands program, which explores conjectured deep connections among diverse areas of mathematics, such as number theory, algebra, and analysis.) Regarding the direction of her future research, Caraiani has said that she hopes to extend the results, in work done jointly with Peter Scholze, about torsion in the cohomology of compact unitary Shimura varieties to the non-compact case. In the spring of 2018, Caraiani is due to take up a position as a von Neumann Fellow at the IAS.
10. Deborah Charlesworth | Genetics, Evolutionary Biology
Deborah Charlesworth (b. 1943)
Charlesworth (née Maltby) was born in the United Kingdom. She received her Ph.D. in genetics in 1968 from Cambridge University. Married to the geneticist Brian Charlesworth in 1967, for many years she followed in the wake of his career, holding only temporary positions at a number of institutions, including Cambridge University, the University of Chicago, Liverpool University, the University of Sussex, and the University of North Carolina, before finally received a full-time appointment as Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago in 1988. In 1997, she moved to the University of Edinburgh, where she is currently a Professorial Research Fellow.
Charlesworth has made signal contributions to our understanding of population genetics and evolution, especially in relation to genetic recombination, sex chromosomes, and mating systems in both plants and animals. More particularly, her work on linkage disequilibrium in the genome region containing the self-incompatibility alleles of the plant Arabidopsis lyrata has been widely recognized as highly original and important. Charlesworth has published more than 300 research papers, which have been cited more than 10,000 times. In 2005, she was named a Fellow of the Royal Society.
11. Uma Chowdhry | Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science
Uma Chowdhry (b. 1947)
Chowdhry was born in Mumbai (then Bombay), India. She received her bachelor's degree from the Indian Institute of Science in Mumbai in 1968. In 1970, she received a master's degree in engineering from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), in Pasadena, California. After working for two years with the Ford Motor Company, she returned to graduate school, taking her Ph.D. in materials science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1976. The following year, Chowdhry joined the DuPont company as a research scientist at the DuPont Experimental Facility in Wilmington, Delaware.
While still at the laboratory bench, Chowdhry worked primarily on developing new ceramic materials for the field of high-temperature superconductivity. This work generated over fifty research papers and twenty patents. In addition to her work on ceramics and superconductors, she has also worked in the areas of catalysis, proton conductors, microelectronics, and nanotechnology. In 2002, she was named DuPont's Vice President of Global, Central Research & Development. In 2006, she became Senior Vice President of the company, as well as Chief Science and Technology Officer, positions she continued to hold until her retirement in 2010. In 2003, Chowdhry was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
12. Mary L. (Missy) Cummings | Aeronautical and Systems Engineering
Mary L. (Missy) Cummings (b. 1966)
Cummings was born in a small town in Tennessee. Cummings received her bachelor's degree in mathematics from the United States Naval Academy in 1988. She received her master's degree in space systems engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1994, and her Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia in 2004. From 1988 until 1999, Cummings was a naval officer and military pilot. In 1989, she was one of the first women to land a supersonic jet fighter — a Boeing F/A-18 Hornet — on the deck of an aircraft carrier.
Cummings began her academic career while still in the Navy, at Pennsylvania State University, afterwards also teaching at Virginia Tech. In 2010, MIT appointed her an Associate Professor in its Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, where she was Director of the Humans and Automation Lab in the Engineering Systems Division. She is currently Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Duke University, where once again she is Director of the Humans and Autonomy Lab (the new incarnation of the lab she previously headed up at MIT). She also holds joint appointments with Duke's Institute of Brain Sciences and Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. Cummings's research extends across several fields, including human interaction with autonomous vehicle systems, modeling human interaction with complex systems, and decision support design for time-pressured, uncertain systems. In addition, she has a strong interest in the ethics of technology, including the impact of technology on society.
13. Judith A. Curry | Geophysical Sciences, Climatology
Judith A. Curry (b. 1953)
Curry took her bachelor's degree in geography from Northern Illinois University in 1974, and her Ph.D. in geophysical sciences from the University of Chicago in 1982. In 2017, under intense pressure and amid public controversy, she resigned her long-time position as Professor in the School of Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Tech University, where she had served as Chair of the School from 2002 until 2013. Prior to coming to Georgia Tech, Curry had been Professor of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the University of Colorado-Boulder, and before that had taught at a number of other prestigious universities, including Penn State, Purdue, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has published nearly 200 peer-reviewed papers, and is co-author or -editor of three important textbooks: with Vitaly I. Khvorostyanov, Thermodynamics, Kinetics, and Microphysics of Clouds (Cambridge University Press, 2014); with James R. Holton and John Pyle, Encyclopedia of Atmospheric Sciences (Academic Press, 2003); and with Peter J. Webster, Thermodynamics of Atmospheres and Oceans (Academic Press, 1998). Curry has served on NASA's Advisory Council Earth Science Subcommittee, on the Climate Working Group of the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and on the National Academies' Space Studies Board and Climate Research Group. In 2004, she was elected a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union, and in 2007, a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
In spite of these solid credentials and achievements — and despite her entrenched position within the institutions of mainstream American academic climatology — Curry came under vitriolic attack for publicly censuring what she perceives as the growing politicization of climate science, which she feels has resulted in claims that are not adequately supported scientifically, in the stifling of needed further research, and in intimidation, fear, and conformity throughout the discipline. It was this courageous public stance — including an op-ed piece in the Wall Street Journal in 2014 and culminating in congressional testimony in 2015 and again in 2017 — that eventually led to her resignation from her tenured position at Georgia Tech earlier this year.
14. Dame Athene M. Donald | Physics, Materials Science
Dame Athene M. Donald (b. 1953)
Donald (née Griffith) was born in London. She was educated at the Camden School for Girls and Girton College, University of Cambridge. She took her bachelor's degree in theoretical physics from the latter institution, where she went on to take her Ph.D. in 1977 for work on electron microscopy. After postdoctoral work at Cornell University in the US, where she switched the focus of her research from metals to polymers, she returned to Cambridge in 1981, and two years later became a member of the world-renowned Cavendish Laboratory there, forever associated with the name of Ernest Rutherford. Since 1998, she has been Professor of Experimental Physics at the University of Cambridge, where she is also Master of Churchill College.
Donald works within the Soft Matter and Biological Physics group at the Cavendish Laboratory. Over the years, she has moved from the study of nonliving polymer and colloidal systems to research on the soft-matter properties of living systems, especially protein aggregation. Of the many techniques at the disposal of the soft-matter physicist, she is particularly noted for her work using the environmental scanning electron microscope (ESEM), a device which allows for the study of untreated or "wet" specimens, and hence is of particular value for studying the physics of biological systems (macromolecules, organelles, and cells). Donald's work has placed her at the forefront of efforts to develop and institutionalize the burgeoning new field of "biological physics." In 1999, she was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), and in 2010, she was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE).
15. Jennifer A. Doudna | Biochemistry, Cell Biology
Jennifer A. Doudna (b. 1964)
Doudna was born in Washington, DC, but spent most of her childhood in Hilo, Hawaii. She earned her bachelor's degree in chemistry in 1985 from Pomona College and her Ph.D. in biological chemistry and molecular pharmacology in 1989 from Harvard Medical School. At Harvard, she worked on ribozymes under Jack W. Szostak. She did post-doctoral work on the same topic at the University of Colorado-Boulder under Thomas R. Cech, who had just won the 1989 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his co-discovery of the catalytic properties of RNA. After several years at Yale, Doudna moved to the University of California-Berkeley in 2002 in order to be near the synchrotron at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. She is currently Professor of Chemistry and of Molecular and Cell Biology in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at University of California–Berkeley. She has published nearly 200 research papers and is co-author of a popular molecular biology textbook. However, Doudna is undoubtedly best-known for her recent involvement in the development of a powerful new method of gene editing that in a few short years has already revolutionized genetic engineering, and whose future contributions to medicine — therapy as well as basic research — are incalculable.
The method is called "CRISPR/Cas9." CRISPR stands for "clustered, regularly spaced, short palindromic repeats," and is basically a region of the bacterial chromosome that acts as a spacer between different coding regions, or genes. Cas9 is an enzyme produced by certain bacteria that acts like scissors, cutting a chromosome at the CRISPR region. The discovery of this pair of structures and how they operate together has made it possible for the first time for scientists to contemplate "editing" genes virtually at will. Teaming up with Emmanuelle Charpentier, now of Umeå University in Sweden, Doudna published a seminal paper on the CRISP/Cas9 technique in 2012. Since then, however, other labs have claimed to have made similar discoveries independently, and there has been a considerable amount of legal wrangling over priority, the outcome of which has many important implications — not just for the Nobel Prize and other forms of recognition — but potentially for biotech ventures that may someday be worth billions of dollars.
16. Persis S. Drell | Particle Physics, Engineering
Persis S. Drell (b. 1955)
As the daughter of physicist Sidney Drell, Persis Drell grew up on the campus of Stanford University, where today she is Provost. She earned her bachelor's degree in mathematics and physics in 1977 from Wellesley College, and her Ph.D. in atomic physics in 1983 from University of California–Berkeley. She did post-doctoral work at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and in 1988, she took a position as Assistant Professor at Cornell, where she was appointed a full Professor 1998. In 2002, she moved to Stanford University as Professor and Associate Director of Research at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC). In 2007, she was named Director of SLAC, a position she held until 2012.
During her tenure as Director, Drell oversaw the so-called BaBar experiment conducted at SLAC by an international consortium of over 500 scientists, which was designed to study the relationship between matter and anti-matter by investigating the phenomenon of charge parity violation. The name of this important experiment (inspired by Babar the Elephant) comes from the symbols B and B¯ ("B-bar"), standing for the B meson and its antiparticle, respectively. In 2014, Drell was named Dean of Stanford's School of Engineering, with joint appoints as James and Anna Marie Spilker Professor, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, and Professor of Physics. In 2017, she became Provost of Stanford University.
17. Sandra Faber | Astronomy, Astrophysics
Sandra Faber (b. 1944)
Faber was born in Boston, Massachusetts. She took her bachelor's degree from Swarthmore College in 1966, with a major in physics and minors in mathematics and astronomy. She received her Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1972, with a dissertation on optical observational astronomy. In 1972, she became the first woman to join the staff of the Lick Observatory at University of California–Santa Cruz. In 1976, working with one of her graduate students, Robert Jackson, Faber observed a correlation — now known as the Faber-Jackson relation — between the brightness and spectra of galaxies and the orbital speeds and motions of the stars within them. In the early 1980s, now collaborating with Martin Reese and others, she published an influential series of articles on cold dark matter, proving that dark matter could not be composed of fast-moving neutrinos, and thus that the hot dark matter hypothesis must be wrong.
Next, Faber became closely involved with the development of the two Keck telescopes atop Mauna Kea, the tallest volcano on earth, on the Big Island of Hawaii. Then as now, the Kecks are the world's most powerful optical instruments. Their highly innovative design includes a ten-meter primary mirror consisting of thirty-six hexagonal segments. Faber was crucial in selling the concept behind the original Keck instrument to governments and private funding agencies around the world, changing forever the face of optical astronomy. She remained closely involved with the development of the second-generation Keck II telescope, as well as with plans for the wide-field planetary camera for the Hubble Space Telescope. When a flaw was discovered in the Hubble's main optical system, Faber was charged with putting together a team, which diagnosed the cause as spherical aberration, thus permitting a technical fix to salvage the mission. The Hubble went on to a long and fruitful career producing many outstanding images of the far reaches of the universe. Faber is currently University Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at University of California–Santa Cruz.
18. Wendy L. Freedman | Astronomy, Astrophysics
Wendy L. Freedman (b. 1957)
Freedman was born in Toronto, where she received her bachelor's degree in astronomy from the University of Toronto in 1979. She remained there for her graduate work, as well, taking her Ph.D. in astronomy and astrophysics from the same university in 1984. Upon graduation, she joined the staff of the Carnegie Observatories, which operate the telescopes at Las Campanas, high in the Andes mountains of northern Chile, but whose headquarters are in Pasadena, California. She worked there first as a post-doc, then three years later as a regular faculty member, becoming the first woman on the permanent staff. While at the Carnegie, where in 2003 she became the Crawford H. Greenewalt Chair and Director of Observatories, Freedman worked on refining estimates of the size and age of the universe based on improved observations of Cepheid variable stars. The known relation between the periodicity of the rotation and the brightness of these stars has long been one of the main tools astronomers use to calculate intergalactic distances.
After the Hubble Space Telescope became operational in the mid-1990s, Freedman was selected to be co-leader of the Intergalactic Distance Scale project, an international team tasked with using the Hubble's greatly increased observational power to refine the value of the Hubble constant, a key value upon which depends the rate of the cosmic expansion, and thus our knowledge of the size and age of the universe. For the past fifteen years or so, Freedman has been involved with another international team planning and building the next generation of earth-based, optical telescopes, the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT). With seven segments collectively equivalent to an 80-ft. primary mirror, the GMT is being built at the Las Campanas site in the Andes under the auspices of the Carnegie Observatories. When fully operational around 2025, the GMT will be the world's largest optical instrument, with a resolving power an order of magnitude greater than the Hubble's. In 2014, Freedman moved to the University of Chicago, where she the John & Marion Sullivan University Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics.
19. Katherine Freese | Theoretical Physics, Cosmology
Katherine Freese (b. 1957)
Freese was born in Freiburg, Germany (West Germany, at the time). Brought to the US at the age of nine, she received her bachelor's degree in physics in 1977 from Princeton University (the second woman there to major in the subject), her master's degree in physics in 1981 from Columbia, and her Ph.D. in physics in 1984 from the University of Chicago, where David Schramm directed her dissertation. After post-docs at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics at University of California–Santa Barbara, and at University of California–Berkeley, she was hired as an Assistant Professor at MIT, where she taught from 1987 until 1991. Subsequently, she moved to the University of Michigan, where she is currently George E. Uhlenbeck Professor of Physics.
Freese's main area of research has been on the dark matter/dark energy problem. In particular, she has made several proposals for ways to detect dark matter experimentally, which have led directly to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station in Antarctica, and a worldwide consortium of efforts to detect a dark matter "wind" as the Earth and the solar system orbit the Milky Way galaxy. Her work has definitely ruled out the MACHO (massive compact halo object) theory of dark matter, thus giving support to WIMPs (weakly interacting massive particles). In more recent theoretical work, Freese has advanced several conjectures regarding dark matter, including a model known as the Cardassian expansion which replaces dark matter with a modification of Einstein's field equations, and another hypothesis known as "dark stars," which if confirmed would be a new type of star powered by dark matter annihilation rather than fusion. Finally, Freese has also worked on improving the inflationary version of the Big Bang model of the origin of the universe. Her proposal, known as natural inflation, is a theoretically well-motivated idea that uses axion-like particles to provide the required flat potentials to drive the cosmic expansion. In 2013, the European Space Agency's Planck Satellite observed data which are consistent with Freese's natural inflation model.
20. Margaret J. Geller | Astrophysics
Margaret J. Geller (b. 1947)
Geller was born in Ithaca, New York. She received her bachelor's degree in physics in 1970 from University of California–Berkeley, and her Ph.D. in physics in 1975 from Princeton, where she worked with P.J.E. Peebles. After post-docs at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and the Institute for Astronomy at the University of Cambridge, she returned to Harvard, where she served as an Assistant Professor of Astronomy from 1980 until 1983. She then moved to the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (a partner in the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics), where she has worked ever since as a member of the permanent scientific staff. Geller is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, of the American Physical Society, and of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, as well as a member of the physics section of the US National Academy of Sciences. She has also received numerous prizes and lectureships, including the Newcomb Cleveland Prize (AAAS) in 1989, a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship in 1990, the Henry Norris Russell Lectureship (American Astronomical Society) in 2010, the Julius Edgar Lilienfeld Prize (American Physical Society) in 2013, and the Karl Schwarzschild Medal (German Astronomical Society) in 2014.
In order to help promote public interest in astronomy and physics, Geller lectures frequently all around the world, and has made a number of educational short films and videos. Her particular field of expertise is the large-scale structure of the universe, and her best-known scientific achievement is the creation of pioneering maps of galaxy clusters and other super-galactic structures. One such effort, the Second Center for Astrophysics Redshift Survey (CfA2) conducted in 1989 by a team of American astronomers headed up by Geller and John Huchra, led to the discovery of the Great Wall, an enormous filament of galaxies that is one of the largest known material objects in the universe.
21. Fabiola Gianotti | Experimental Particle Physics
Fabiola Gianotti (b. 1960)
Gianotti was born in Rome. She received her Ph.D. in experimental particle physics in 1989 from the University of Milan. After graduation, she occupied a number of post-doc positions. In 1994, she was appointed a research physicist in the Physics Department of the Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire (CERN) near Geneva — now known officially as the European Organization for Nuclear Research (but retaining the original acronym) and site of the Large Hadron Collider, currently the world's largest particle accelerator. Gianotti has worked at CERN ever since. She has served on the scientific advisory boards or councils of numerous international organizations, including the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) in France, Fermilab in the US, the Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) in Germany, and the European Physical Society.
Gianotti is a corresponding member of the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei — the most prestigious scientific society in her native Italy, which traces its roots back to the time of Galileo — as well as a foreign associate member of the US National Academy of Sciences and the French Academy of Science. Moreover, in 2013, she won the Italian Physical Society's prestigious Enrico Fermi Prize. Gianotti has been involved with many important experiments at CERN over the years, but she is no doubt best known for her work as project leader of one of the two teams at CERN which undertook the search for the Higgs boson, beginning in 2009. The team she led in preparing, running, and analyzing the experiment on the Large Hadron Collider comprised some 3000 physicists from thirty-eight different countries. In July of 2012, it fell to Gianotti to make the announcement to the world that the Higgs boson had indeed been detected. In 2016, she began a five-year term as Director-General of CERN.
22. Carolyn W. ("Carol") Greider | Molecular Biology
Carolyn W. ("Carol") Greider (b. 1961)
Greider was born in San Diego, California, and raised mostly in Davis (where her father was a physics professor). She took her bachelor's degree in biology in 1983 from University of California–Santa Barbara. During this period, she spent time at the University of Göttingen in Germany, where as an undergraduate she already made important discoveries. Greider obtained her Ph.D. in molecular biology in 1987 from University of California–Berkeley, where she worked under Elizabeth Blackburn (see above on this list). When she joined Blackburn's laboratory for her doctoral work in April of 1984, Greider focused on the search for the enzyme believed to be implicated in adding new nucleotide bases to the ends of chromosomes to replace ones lost during DNA replication. Working with the fresh-water protozoan Tetrahymena thermophila as a model organism, Greider obtained the first results indicating that the enzyme now known as telomerase might be the molecule they were seeking on Christmas Day of 1984.
After six months of additional experimenting for the sake of verification, Greider and Blackburn published their ground-breaking paper on "telomere terminal transferase" (as they originally styled the molecule) in December of 1985. Many years later in 2009, the grad student and her advisor shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (along with Jack W. Szostak, who had been working along similar lines independently). After completing her dissertation, Greider worked at the world-renowned Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island. During her time at CSHL, she worked extensively on the connection between telomeres and longevity in multicelluar aninmals, using so-called "telomerase knockout mice" (mice genetically altered not to produce telomerase) as her model organism. She also became involved in efforts to develop new technologies based on her discoveries, notably by joining the Scientific Advisory Board of Geron Corporation. Since 2014, Greider has been Bloomberg Distinguished Professor and Daniel Nathans Professor and Director of Molecular Biology and Genetics at Johns Hopkins University, as well as heading up the Greider Lab there.
Hau was born in the small city of Velje in Denmark. She received her bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. degrees in physics all from the University of Aarhus. While working on her dissertation (on using silicon crystals as electrical conductors), she did research for seven months at CERN near Geneva. After graduating in 1991, she joined the Rowlands Institute for Science in Cambridge, Massachusetts, as a scientific staff member. Both at the Rowlands and after moving to Harvard in 1999 on a two-year fellowship (at the end of which she was awarded tenure), Hau began working on a pair of exotic phenomena: Bose-Einstein condensates (BEC), which occur in certain materials at ultra-low temperatures (~2 °K), giving rise to unusual properties such as superfluidity; and slow light, in which the group velocity of photons interacting with a medium may be reduced far below the familiar value c — the speed of light in a vacuum. Hau's original application to the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund her work on BEC was rejected on the grounds that her background was in theoretical physics and she did not have the experience to do such difficult experimental work.
Nothing daunted, she plunged ahead, gained alternative funding, and became one of the first researchers in the world to create a so-called "pure" BEC from a highly dilute gas (as opposed to helium-4, which is a liquid). However, she is best known for her pathbreaking work on slow light. In 1999, she and her team at Harvard used a BEC to slow a beam of light down to seventeen meters per second. Two years later, they succeeded in stopping light in its tracks. In her more recent work, Hau has been exploring novel interactions between ultracold atoms, slow light, and nanoscale systems. Her new work is thought to have great potential to revolutionize a number of different fields, from energy (photovoltaic cells, synthetic biofuels) to advanced forms of astronomical instrumentation to quantum computing. Hau is currently the Mallinckrodt Professor of Physics and of Applied Physics at Harvard University.
24. Eva Jablonka | Genetics, Evolutionary Biology
Eva Jablonka (b. 1952)
Jablonka (née Tavori) was born in Poland. With her family, she emigrated to Israel in 1957. She received her bachelor's degree in biology in 1976 and her master's degree in microbiology in 1980, both from Ben-Gurion University. Her master's thesis won Israel's Landau Prize for outstanding master's of science work. In 1988, she earned her Ph.D. in Genetics from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, where she worked under the supervision of Howard Cedar. Her dissertation won her nation's Marcus Prize for outstanding Ph.D. work. While a Ph.D. student, Jablonka served as an Assistant Professor at Ben-Gurion University, teaching courses on genetics, microbiology, and biochemistry. Both before and after obtaining her PhD, she had a series of research assistantships and teaching fellowships, notably at the Van Leer Institute in Jerusalem, the Medical Research Council's Mammalian Development Unit in London, and the Edelstein Center for the History and Philosophy of Science, Technology, and Medicine at the Hebrew University.
After teaching for several years in the Biology Department at Tel Aviv University, Jablonka moved to the Cohn Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Ideas there, where she is currently a Professor and lectures mainly on the history and philosophical foundations of biology. In the years since, she has had numerous visiting professorships, including at Bielefeld University in Germany and University of California–Berkeley in the US. Jablonka is mainly known for her pathbreaking work on the integration of epigenetics (AKA Lamarckian inheritance) and evolutionary theory. She is a major contributor to what has come to be called the the "extended evolutionary synthesis" (EES). The author or co-author of more than fifty peer-reviewed papers, Jablonka has co-authored three influential textbooks: (with Marion J. Lamb) Epigenetic Inheritance and Evolution: The Lamarckian Dimension (Oxford University Press, 1995); (also with Lamb) Evolution in Four Dimensions: Genetic, Epigenetic, Behavioral, and Symbolic Variation in the History of Life, 2nd ed. (MIT Press, 2005); and (with Eytan Avital) Animal Traditions: Behavioural Inheritance in Evolution (Cambridge University Press, 2000).
Al-Kharafi was born in Kuwait. She received her bachelor's of science degree in 1967 from Ain Shams University in Cairo. She then received her master's degree in 1972 and her Ph.D. in 1975, both from Kuwait University. While still in graduate school, she helped organize the new Corrosion and Electrochemistry Research Laboratory at Kuwait University. After graduating, she taught in the same university's Department of Chemistry from 1975 until 1981, where she became department Chair in 1984 and a full Professor of Chemistry in 1987. From 1986 until 1989, she served as Dean of the Faculty of Science. In 1993, she was appointed Rector (an office later known as President) of Kuwait University, to help reconstruct the university in the aftermath of the trauma of the First Gulf War (1990–1991). The first woman to lead a major university in the Middle East, al-Kharafi remained in the post of President until 2002.
In her scientific work, al-Kharafi was primarily engaged in the study of corrosion in various technological systems, including engine cooling systems, distillation units for crude oil, and high temperature geothermal brines. She also worked on the electrochemical behavior of a wide variety of metals and metal alloys, from aluminum to vanadium to cadmium to low-carbon steel. Moreover, she collaborated in the discovery of a new class of molybdenum-based catalysts, which can be used to enhance the octane rating of gasoline without the use of undesirable benzene by-products. Al-Kharafi currently serves as a member of several boards of directors, including those of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science and of the Kuwait-MIT Center for Natural Resources and the Environment. In addition, she is Vice-President of the World Academy of Sciences.
26. Mary-Claire King | Genetics
Mary-Claire King (b. 1946)
King was born in Evanston, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. She received her bachelor's degree in mathematics in 1966 from Carlteon College, and her Ph.D. in genetics in 1973 from University of California–Berkeley, where she worked under Allan Wilson. King's dissertation consisted of a comparative protein analysis of humans and chimpanzees, on the basis of which she was the first researcher to determine that the two species share the vast majority of their genes in common. (Her original figure of 99% has been revised downward only slightly over the years — to around 97%.) After a post-doc at University of California–San Francisco, King joined the University of California–Berkeley faculty as a professor of genetics and epidemiology, a position she held from 1976 until 1995, when she moved to the University of Washington. In 1990, while still at Berkeley, she discovered that a single gene on chromosome seventeen (later called BRCA-1) plays an important role in many types of breast cancer.
Not only did King's discovery lead to genetic tests that have enabled women with a family history of breast cancer to obtain more complete information about their own prospects for coming down with the disease, the techniques she developed in the isolation of BRCA-1 have also proven extremely useful to countless other researchers working on a host of other genetic illnesses. In the intervening years, King has branched out considerably, working on the genetics of other conditions, such as deafness, but also on projects such as using genetics to help identify the remains of those killed in civil conflicts in Argentina, El Salvador, and elsewhere, as well as to reconstruct prehistoric human migration patterns. A member of the National Academy of Sciences since 2005, and recipient of the Gruber Foundation Genetics Prize (2004), the Lasker Award (2014), and honorary doctorates too numerous to mention, King is currently the American Cancer Society Research Professor at the University of Washington.
27. Lisa C. Klein | Materials Science, Engineering
Lisa C. Klein (b. 1951)
Klein was born in Wilmington, Delaware. She obtained her bachelor's degree in metallurgy in 1973 and her Ph.D. in ceramics in 1977, both from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at MIT. Upon graduating in 1977, she joined the School of Engineering at Rutgers University, receiving tenure there in 1981 (the first woman to do so). She has been a visiting scientist at Sandia National Laboratory in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the University of Grenoble in France, and at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel. Klein's field of scientific expertise lies in the sol-gel process, a method for producing solid materials such as glasses, ceramics, and organic-inorganic hybrid compounds from small molecules. Sol-gel processing methods refined by her have been applied to the development of a host of new devices, including ceramic membranes, solid electrolytes, fuel cell components, and planar waveguides.
Klein's best-known scientific contribution is probably her work on electrochromic window coatings. These are ceramic coatings that can be lightened or darkened through the use of a manually controlled dimmer attached to a battery. Reflecting away heat while still transmitting light in summer, as well as permitting solar heating in winter, such coatings are more versatile and efficient than traditional blinds and tintings, thus saving on heating and cooling costs. Klein is currently Distinguished Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Rutgers University, as well as Graduate Director of the university, President of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) there, and co-editor of the Journal of the American Ceramics Society.
28. Judith P. Klinman | Biochemistry, Enzymology
Judith P. Klinman (b. 1941)
Klinman was born in Philadelphia. She took her bachelor's degree in 1962 and her Ph.D. in 1966, both from the University of Pennsylvania. She did post-doctoral research at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, where she worked with David H. Samuel, and at the Institute for Cancer Research in Philadelphia, where she worked with Irwin Rose. Klinman stayed on as a permanent scientific staff member of the Institute for Cancer Research, where she worked for many years, before moving to University of California–Berkeley in 1978. Klinman's scientific career has been devoted to the study of enzyme catalysis. In her early work, she developed kinetic isotope effects for use as an experimental probe for studying the extremely rapid individual steps involved in enzyme action. In 1990, while working with a particular copper-containing amine oxidase present in bovine blood plasma, her team discovered the presence of the topaquinone (TPQ) molecule at the enzyme's active site, thus demonstrating the existence of a new class of enzymes (quinoenzymes) that require protein-derived cofactors for proper functioning.
Klinman's pathbreaking work on quinoenzymes has opened up a whole new field of study with significant theoretical and therapeutic implications. Her most recent work focuses on the role of quantum mechanical tunneling in enzyme-catalyzed hydrogen activation reactions — a phenomenon she studies with new technological probes also developed by her team. In 2012, Klinman was awarded the National Medal of Science, while in 2015, she received the Mildred Cohn Award in Biological Chemistry from the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Klinman is currently Professor of the Graduate School and Chancellor's Professor at University of California–Berkeley, where she leads the Klinman Lab in the College of Chemistry.
29. Barbara Liskov | Computer Science, Computer Engineering
Barbara Liskov (b. 1939)
Liskov (née Huberman) was born in Los Angeles, California, but grew up in the San Francisco area. She earned her bachelor's degree in mathematics (with a minor in physics) in 1961 from University of California–Berkeley. She applied to the Mathematics Department at Princeton University for graduate school, but they were still not accepting female graduate students at the time. She was accepted by Berkeley, but Liskov chose instead to go to work for the Mitre Corporation, a not-for-profit, research-and-development government contractor based in the Boston area. It was at Mitre that Liskov became interested in the still-infant field of computer programming. After a year, she moved to Harvard, where she worked on the problem of automated natural language translation. After a time, she decided to go back to school, and earned her Ph.D. in computer science from Stanford University in 1968 — one of the first women anywhere to earn a doctorate in that field. At Stanford, Liskov worked closely with the artificial intelligence (AI) pioneer, John McCarthy; her dissertation was titled "A Program to Play Chess Endgames." Upon graduation, she returned to Mitre, where she worked for many years as a member of their permanent research staff.
Among Liskov's many achievements in the fields of computer science and engineering are the following: the Venus operating systems (a low-cost, interactive time-sharing system); implementation of the CLU programming language and its extension, Argus (the first high-level language to support distributed programs, employing the technique of promise pipelining); and Thor (an object-oriented database system). She is also known for the eponymous Liskov Substitution Principle, an important logical/mathematical procedure in the implementation of any object-oriented programming system. In 2004, Liskov received the John von Neumann Medal bestowed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), while in 2008 she won the Alan M. Turing Award bestowed by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) — two of the highest honors in her field. Liskov is currently Institute Professor at MIT, as well as Ford Professor of Engineering in MIT's Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department in the School of Engineering.
30. Jane X. Luu | Astronomy, Astrophysics
Jane X. Luu (b. 1963)
Luu (née Luu Le Hang) was born in Saigon, in what is now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam but was at the time the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam). In April of 1975, the 11-year-old Luu fled South Vietnam with her family. After some time first in a refugee camp, then with relatives living in Paducah, Kentucky, the family finally settled in Ventura, California, where Luu attended high school. She obtained a bachelor's degree in physics in 1984 from Stanford University. After some time at University of California–Berkeley, she moved to MIT, where she received her Ph.D. in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Science in 1990. After several post-docs, Luu taught at Harvard and at Leiden University in the Netherlands, before returning to MIT, where she is currently a technical staff member in the Active Optical Systems Group at Lincoln Laboratory.
31. Marissa A. Mayer | Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence
Marissa A. Mayer (b. 1975)
Mayer was born in Wausau, Wisconsin. She took her bachelor's degree in symbolic systems in 1997 and her master's degree in computer science in 1999, both from Stanford University. For both degrees, she specialized in artificial intelligence (AI), including developing a travel advice software system with a natural language user interface. Upon graduation, Mayer interned at SRI International in Menlo Park, California, and at UBS Financial's research lab based in Zurich, Switzerland. Next, she turned down an offer to teach at Carnegie Mellon University in order to join the then-new Google company as employee number twenty. Mayer was the company's first female engineer. She started out writing code, as well as supervising small teams tasked with the design and development of Google's search offerings. Mayer holds several patents in artificial intelligence and interface design. Moving quickly into management, Mayer placed her own personal stamp on the company, especially as the person mainly responsible for the elegant, minimalist look of Google's home page, with a single search bar centered on the page surrounded by white space. From there, she went on to oversee the launch and development of many of Google's iconic products, overseeing the development of a host of new AI-based initiatives, including Google AdWords, Google Search, Google Images, Google Maps, Google Product Search, Google Toolbar, iGoogle, and Gmail, among others.
In 2005, Mayer was named Vice President of Search Products and User Experience at Goggle. In 2011, she spearheaded Google's $125 million acquisition of the survey site, Zagat, to bolster Google Maps. During her years at Google, Mayer also frequently functioned as one of the company's most prominent spokespersons. In 2012, she was appointed President and CEO of Yahoo! However, as a result of an ultimately unsuccessful $1+ billion acquisition of Tumblr undertaken to buoy the company's sagging fortunes, as well as other controversial cost-saving and performance-enhancing measures, she became unpopular with the company's rank-and-file. Mayer resigned from Yahoo! in June of 2017, in conjunction with the company's sale to Verizon Communications. Mayer, who currently resides in San Francisco, has a net worth estimated to be around $540 million.
32. Alison B. Miller | Mathematics
Alison B. Miller (b. 1986)
Miller was home-schooled in the small town of Niskayuna, near Schenectady in upstate New York. She competed on the US team at the 45th International Mathematical Olympiad in 2004 in Athens, Greece, where she won a gold medal — a first ever for an American woman. She received her bachelor's degree summa cum laude in mathematics in 2008 from Harvard University, where while still a undergraduate she published two papers on modular forms in number theory, and a third paper giving the best known upper bounds on superpatterns in the theory of permutation patterns. While at Harvard, she also won the Elizabeth Lowell Putnam Prize for three years running (2005 — 2007), equaling a record previously set by Ioana Dumitriu. Her senior thesis, "Explicit Class Field Theory in Function Fields: Gross-Stark Units and Drinfeld Modules," won the Hoopes Prize. Following her bachelor's degree, Miller attended Cambridge University in England for a year on a Churchill Scholarship.
Miller earned her Ph.D. in 2014 from Princeton University, where she worked under the supervision of Fields Medalist, Manjul Bhargava. Her dissertation was titled, "Counting Simple Knots via Arithmetic Invariants." Knot theory is a sub-discipline of topology with potentially important applications in quantum field theory, condensed-matter theory, and other areas of theoretical physics. After receiving her PhD, Miller returned to Harvard where she is currently a Benjamin Peirce and NSF Postdoctoral Fellow. She continues to work on algebraic number theory, arithmetic invariant theory, and their connections with classical knot invariants.
33. Sophie Morel | Mathematics
Sophie Morel (b. 1979)
Morel was born in Issy-les-Moulineaux, a southeastern suburb of Paris. She completed her undergraduate work at the École Normale Supérieure, and earned her Ph.D. in 2005 at the Université de Paris-Sud XI under the direction of Gérard Laumon. Her dissertation, titled "Complexes d'intersection des compactifications de Baily-Borel - le cas des groupes unitaires sur Q" [Intersection Complexes of Baily-Borel Compactifications — The Case of Unitary Groups Over Q], relates to a problem in the Langlands Program, an ambitious group of conjectures which seeks to unite various fields of mathematics — such as algebraic number theory, algebraic geometry, and representation theory (a generalization of group theory) — into a sort of Grand Unified Theory of mathematics.
After completing her PhD, Morel spent three years (from 2006 until 2009) at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in Princeton, New Jersey, in the US. In 2009, she accepted a teaching position at Harvard University. In 2012, Morel moved to Princeton University, where she is currently a Professor of Mathematics. Since moving to Princeton, she has also been the beneficiary of two years' additional affiliation with the IAS (2010 — 2011; 2012 — 2013). Moreover, between 2006 and 2011, Morel was a Clay Research Fellow under the auspices of the Clay Mathematics Institute (CMI) in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Morel continues to do research and publish on the Langlands Program.
34. May-Britt Moser | Psychology, Neuroscience
May-Britt Moser (b. 1963)
Moser was born in Fosnavåg, a small town on one of the westernmost islands off the coast of Norway. She attended the University of Oslo, where she began to study the link between brain and behavior in the laboratory of Terje Sagvolden. It was also at this time that she met her future husband and close scientific collaborator, Edvard I. Moser (the couple married in 1985). She received her undergraduate degree in general sciences with a special emphasis on neurobiology in 1983. For her master's degree, she worked in the laboratory of Per Andersen, graduating in psychology and neurobiology in 1990. For her PhD, Moser continued working in the Andersen lab, where she now focused on the the role of the hippocampus and associated neural structures in learning. During this time, she also did a stint in the lab of Richard G. Morris at the University of Edinburgh. It was Morris who had originally conceived of the water maze — a specialized device for studying the process of learning in rats — which Moser adapted for her own work.
Moser received her doctorate in neurophysiology in 1995, after which she occupied a short post-doctoral visiting fellowship at University College London to study with the renowned neuroscientist, John O'Keefe. In 1996, she was appointed Associate Professor of Biological Psychology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, where she advanced to the rank of full Professor in 2000. In 2002, the group she spearheaded at NTNU became known as the Centre for the Biology of Memory. Moser also helped establish the Institute for Systems Neuroscience at NTNU in 2007. She is currently Head of Department at NTNU's Centre for Neural Computation. In 2005, Moser and her team discovered what are now known as grid cells in the entorhinal cortex, a structure within the medial temporal lobe connecting the neocortex to the hippocampus. Basically, they demonstrated that when a rat learns to navigate a maze, an isomorphic pattern of neural circuitry is established in this structure. For this pathbreaking work, Moser shared in the 2014 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine (along with her husband and John O'Keefe).
Nüsslein-Volhard (née Volhard) was born near Magdeburg, Germany. She studied general science at the Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe-Universität in Frankfurt, before moving to Eberhard-Karls-Universität in Tübingen, where she received her undergraduate degree in biochemistry in 1968. For her graduate work, she remained in Tübingen; however, she now began attending the lectures of Gerhard Schramm, Heinz Schaller, and other eminent scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Virus Research (later rechristened the Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology). She obtained her Ph.D. in genetics there in 1973 under the supervision of Schaller. For her dissertation, she studied the binding of RNA polymerase to the DNA molecule in Escherichia coli. Techniques she developed at this time for purifying RNA polymerase opened up new avenues for genetics research extending in many different directions.
After graduating, Nüsslein-Volhard received a post-doc to work with world-renowned developmental biologist Walter Gehring at the University of Basel in Switzerland. It was in Gehring's laboratory that she undertook the painstaking work of genetic screening of mutations involving the bicaudal gene in the fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) on which her reputation is based. Her landmark 1977 paper, "Genetic analysis of pattern-formation in the embryo of Drosophila melanogaster". turned the field of developmental biology on its ear. Scientists were now able to intervene in the development of the vertebrate embryo in a controlled way, allowing them for the first time to study the mechanistic details of embryonic development. In 1978, Nüsslein-Volhard accepted a position at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, where she continued her groundbreaking work on Drosophila embryos, making many additional advances. In 1981, she moved to the Friedrich Miescher Laboratory, back in Tübingen, before being appointed in 1986 Director of the newly renamed Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology, where she remains until today as an emerita researcher. In 1995, Nüsslein-Volhard shared in the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine (with Edward B. Lewis and Eric Wieschaus) for her work on "the genetic control of early embryonic development."
36. Radia Perlman | Computer Science
Radia Perlman (b. 1951)
Perlman was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, and grew up near Asbury Park, New Jersey. She entered MIT to study mathematics for her bachelor's degree, but ended up debugging programs for the LOGO group within the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (as it was then known) to earn some money. LOGO was an early educational robotics language. It was while working for this group under the supervision of Seymour Papert that Perlman was inspired to design a child-friendly version of LOGO called TORTIS (Toddler's Own Recursive Turtle Interpreter System), which was an interactive robot with a special keyboard that preschoolers could use to learn the basics of programming. Historians have acclaimed TORTIS as a pioneering example of tangible computing, as the field has come to be known. Perlman has stated that she failed to follow up on TORTIS for fear that the involvement of small children might prevent her from being taken seriously as a scientist. After earning her bachelor's and master's degrees in mathematics from MIT, she obtained her Ph.D. in computer science in 1988 from the same institution.
After graduating, she went to work for Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), where she made most of the conceptual innovations for which she is famous. These include protocols she designed in the 1980s (IS-IS), which continue to be used for routing Internet Protocol (IP) to this day. She is perhaps best known for inventing the Spanning Tree Algorithm, which transformed Ethernet from its originally limited scalability into a protocol capable of handling large clouds. She later improved on this work by designing TRILL (TRansparent Interconnection of Lots of Links), which allows Ethernet to make optimal use of bandwidth. On account of these and other fundamental contributions to digital network infrastructure, she is often referred to as the "Mother of the Internet" — a sobriquet she modestly rejects. Perlman has written two influential college textbooks — her 1992 classic, Interconnections: Bridges, Routers, Switches, and Internetworking Protocols, brought simplifying clarity to a confused field — and holds over one hundred patents. She is currently employed by Dell EMC.
37. Carolyn C. Porco | Astrophysics, Planetary Science
Carolyn C. Porco (b. 1953)
Porco was born in the Bronx, in New York City. She earned her bachelor's degree in 1974 from State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook. She received her Ph.D. in 1983 in the Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences from California Institute of Technology (CalTech), in Pasadena, California, where she wrote her dissertation on the discoveries made by NASA's unmanned spacecraft, Voyagers 1 and 2, while exploring the rings of Saturn. Immediately upon graduation, Porco joined the University of Arizona's Department of Planetary Sciences, and was appointed a member of the Voyager Imaging Team. In 1986, she was an active member of the team managing Voyager 2's encounter with Uranus, and in 1989, she headed up the Rings Working Group within the Imaging Team participating in Voyager 2's encounter with Neptune. Among the many Voyager-based discoveries attributable to Porco and her team are eccentric "spokes" among the rings of Saturn, the Uranian moons Cordelia and Ophelia, which "shepherd" Uranus's rings, and the Neptunian moon Galatea, which performs a similar function for Neptune's ring arcs.
In 1990, Porco was named leader of the Imaging Team for the Cassini space probe, which was inserted into orbit around Saturn and deployed the Huygens probe into the upper atmosphere of Saturn's largest moon, Titan. During this mission, Porco's team discovered several new moons in orbit around Saturn, as well as new features of its ring system, a hydrocarbon lake on Titan, and water geysers on the moon Enceladus. In 1993, Porco coauthored a paper predicting that acoustic oscillations within Saturn are responsible for creating particular features in its ring system. This prediction was confirmed in 2013 by data collected by the Cassini spacecraft, proving that planetary rings can be used as a sort of seismograph to record oscillatory motions within a host planet. Most recently, Porco served as a member of the Imaging Team for the recent Pluto flyby mission. The author of more than 110 scientific papers, and one of the world's experts on planetary ring formations, Porco is currently Senior Research Scientist at the Space Science Institute in Boulder, Colorado.
38. Lisa Randall | Particle Physics, Cosmology
Lisa Randall (b. 1962)
Randall was born in Queens, in New York City. She received her bachelor's degree in physics from Harvard University in 1983, and her Ph.D. in theoretical particle physics in 1987 from the same university, where Howard Georgi served as her dissertation advisor. After graduating, Randall held a postdoctoral fellowship at University of California–Berkeley and at the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory until 1990, after which she returned to Harvard for a year as a member of the exclusive Junior Fellows program there. In 1991, she accepted a position as Assistant Professor of Physics at MIT, where she was promoted to Associate Professor in 1995. In 1998, Randall moved to the Princeton Department of Physics as a full Professor. After another brief stint at MIT, in 2001 she joined the Harvard Physics Department, which has been her home base ever since. She is currently the Frank B. Baird, Jr., Professor of Science in the Physics Department at Harvard, where she is also a member of the Center for the Fundamental Laws of Nature/High Energy Theory Group.
Randall works on elementary particles and fundamental forces, and has studied a wide variety of theories and models, the most recent of which involve extra dimensions of space. Moreover, she has made major contributions to such areas of theoretical physics as the standard model, the Higgs boson, supersymmetry, grand unified theories (GUTs), general relativity, cosmological inflation, baryogenesis, and dark matter. With more than 160 scientific papers to her credit, Randall is also the author of four books aimed at a popular audience, including most recently Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs: The Astounding Interconnectedness of the Universe (Ecco, 2015). In addition, she wrote the libretto for an opera, Hypermusic Prologue by Hèctor Parra, based on an earlier book of hers, Warped Passages: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe's Hidden Dimensions (Ecco, 2005). Elected a member of the National Academy of Sciences in 2008, for a time in the early 2000s Randall was one of the world's most-cited active theoretical physicists.
39. Maureen E. Raymo | Geology, Paleoclimatology
Maureen E. Raymo (b. 1959)
Raymo was born in Los Angeles. She received her bachelor's degree in geology in 1982 from Brown University. She went on to earn two master's degrees, in 1985 and 1988, from Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, as well as a Ph.D. in 1989 from the same institution. After graduating, she spent a year at the University of Melbourne in Australia. Between 1991 and 2011, Raymo taught at University of California–Berkeley (briefly), at MIT, and at Boston University. For a number of years during this period, she was also an Adjunct Scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. In 2011, she returned to the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, where she is currently Lamont Research Professor and Director of the Lamont-Doherty Core Repository.
Over the course of her career, Raymo has participated in or led field expeditions to Tibet, Patagonia, South Africa, southern India, and Western Australia, among other places. Her particular area of interest lies in understanding the causal factors responsible for the earth's climate variation over geological time. This involves many different factors, including variations in the earth's orbit (and thus distance from the sun), variations in solar activity, plate tectonics, and the evolution of life (and thus its contribution to the physics and the chemical composition of the land surface, the oceans, and the atmosphere). One of Raymo's signal contributions to the field is her Uplift-Weathering Hypothesis (developed with William Ruddiman and Philip Froehlich). This hypothesis states that during mountain formation (tectonic uplift), such as on the Tibetan plateau, many minerals that become exposed at the surface interact with atmospheric CO2 in a process of "chemical weathering," leading to a net loss of carbon to the atmosphere and a lowering of the earth's mean surface temperature. The hypothesis has proved to be quite complicated in its details, and thus difficult to test. It is still being hotly debated. In 2014, Raymo received two of the most prestigious awards in her field: the Milutin Milankovic Medal of the European Geosciences Union and the Wollaston Medal of the Geological Society of London. In 2016, she was elected a member of the National Academy of Sciences.
40. Sara Seager | Astrophysics, Planetary Science
Sara Seager (b. 1971)
Seager was born in Toronto, Ontario, in Canada. She earned her bachelor's degree in mathematics and physics in 1994 from the University of Toronto. For he graduate work, she moved to Harvard University, where she received her Ph.D. in astronomy in 1999. For her dissertation, "Extrasolar Planets under Strong Stellar Irradiation," she worked on developing theoretical models of the atmospheres of extrasolar planets, or exoplanets, under the direction of Dimitar Sasselov. After graduating, she was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow for three years at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey. She also held a position as a Senior Research Staff member at the Carnegie Institution of Washington through 2006. In 2007, Seager joined MIT as a Associate Professor; she became a full Professor there in 2010. She is currently the Class of 1941 Professor of Physics and Planetary Science at MIT.
Seager has been at the forefront of efforts to discover and study exoplanets, particularly by analyzing their atmospheres through spectroscopic analysis. The difficulty this presents lies in the extreme faintness of the light reflected by extrasolar planets in relation to the light from the nearby stars they orbit. Seager has worked on several NASA missions — past, ongoing, and in the planning stages. A future mission she is currently involved in developing will deploy a novel mechanical device to occlude starlight in order to make the closer study of exoplanets feasible. (See the video clip below for details.) Named a MacArthur Fellow in 2013, Seager is also known for the Seager Equation, a revised version of the famous Drake Equation, which provided a formula for estimating the probability of the existence of extraterrestrial life in the universe. She has co-edited (with L. Drake Deming) the volume of conference proceedings, Scientific Frontiers in Research on Extrasolar Planets (Astronomical Society of the Pacific, 2003), and authored two popular college textbooks: Exoplanets (University of Arizona Press, 2010) and Exoplanet Atmospheres: Physical Processes (Princeton UP, 2010).
41. Gwynne Shotwell | Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
Gwynne Shotwell (b. 1963)
Shotwell was born in Libertyville, Illinois. She received her bachelor of science degree from Northwestern University, and her master's degree in in mechanical engineering and applied mathematics from the same university. She is currently the President and Chief Operating Officer of SpaceX, a private corporation which provides spacecraft- and rocket-manufacturing and -launching services to both government and private-sector customers. SpaceX, founded in 2002 by the company's current CEO, Elon Musk, was the first private company to send a liquid-fuel rocket into earth orbit (2008) and to reach the International Space Station (2012), as well as the first group, period, to effect a propelled vertical landing of a rocket booster (2015) and to develop an integrated, vertical take-off and landing, reusable rocket system (2017).
Shotwell has been with SpaceX from the company's inception in 2002, when she was brought on board as Vice President of Business Development. Before joining SpaceX, she had worked briefly for the Chrysler Corporation, and, from 1988 until 1998, for the Aerospace Corporation, a federally funded, non-profit, research and development center. During this time, she wrote dozens of technical papers developing new concepts and analyzing operational risks in many different fields of space flight, from small spacecraft design to space shuttle integration, and from infrared signature target modeling to thermal analysis in relation to reentry vehicles. Between 1998 and 2002, she served as Director of the space systems division of Microcosm, Inc. During her early years at SpaceX, Shotwell oversaw the development of the highly successful Falcon family of launch vehicles, culminating in a commercial resupply services contract with the International Space Station. The first resupply mission was launched atop a fully reusable Falcon-9 rocket in 2012. She is currently overseeing ambitious plans to send a manned spacecraft into earth orbit next year (2018), with the eventual goal of a manned mission to Mars by 2024.
42. Eva Silverstein | Theoretical Physics, Cosmology
Eva Silverstein (b. 1970)
Silverstein earned her bachelor's degree in physics in 1992 from Harvard University, and her Ph.D. in physics in 1996 from Princeton University, where she studied with Ed Witten. After a post-doc at Rutgers University, in 1997 she was appointed an Assistant Professor at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) — now known as the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory — which is a federally owned particle accelerator laboratory operated by Stanford University. During this early stage of her career, Silverstein was also appointed a MacArthur Fellow and a Member of the Institute for Advanced Study, both in 1999. In 2001, she was promoted to Associate Professor status at SLAC, where she became a full Professor in 2006. During a sabbatical year (2009 — 2010), she was a Visiting Professor at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics and in the Department of Physics in University of California–Santa Barbara.
Silverstein's work focuses on the nature of the fundamental laws of physics, as well as the origin and early evolution of the universe. She has made important theoretical contributions to a number of different areas of current research, including the cosmic microwave background radiation, cosmic inflation, dark energy, supersymmetry breaking, the dynamics of interacting scalar fields, the unification of string vacua, and the origin of the hierarchical structure of the universe from the Planck scale to the cosmological horizon. Silverstein is perhaps best known for her work (with Allan Adams and Joseph Polchinski) on closed string tachyon condensation, resulting in the resolution of certain spacetime singularities. She is currently Professor of Physics at SLAC. Sycara has also been very active professionally, serving
43. Susan Solomon | Atmospheric Chemistry
Susan Solomon (b. 1956)
Solomon was born in Chicago, Illinois. She received her bachelor's degree in chemistry in 1977 from the Illinois Institute of Technology and her Ph.D. in chemistry in 1981 from University of California–Berkeley. Upon graduating, Solomon went to work for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Boulder, Colorado, where she spent the bulk of her career. There, she worked in the Aeronomy Laboratory, the Earth System Research Laboratory, and at the time of her retirement in 2011, was head of the Chemistry and Climate Processes Group. That year, she joined MIT's Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences. It was while working for NOAA during the 1980s that Solomon did the work upon which her reputation primarily rests. In the 1970s, it had been observed that the ozone layer on the stratosphere — which screens deadly cosmic radiation and upon which all life on earth depends — was becoming depleted. The problem was especially acute over Antarctica, giving rise to the phrase "ozone hole."
Solomon and her team at NOAA began to study the problem and came up with what proved to be the correct causal mechanism: the interaction of atmospheric ozone with man-made chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which were present at that time in a wide variety of refrigerants and aerosol propellants. To test the theory, Solomon led expeditions to Antarctica in 1986 and 1987, personally carrying out observations showing that the abundance of chlorine compounds there is about one hundred times greater than expected, thus confirming the CFC theory of the etiology of the Antarctic ozone hole. As a result of Solomon's work (as well as that of James Lovelock and others), several international treaties were signed in the late 1980s phasing out the production and commercial use of CFCs. By the early twenty-first century, it had become clear that the strategy was working — stratospheric ozone depletion was being reversed. Solomon, who is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and was awarded the National Medal of Science in 1999, is currently the Ellen Swallow Richards Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate Science at MIT.
44. Ana M. Soto | Immunology, Integrative Physiology, Pathobiology
Ana M. Soto
Soto received her bachelor's degree in biology from the Colegio Padre Elizalde in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and her MD from the University of Buenos Aires. After obtaining her MD, Soto took a research position with the Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), Unit 34, in Lyon. It was there, in 1976, that Soto — together with her lifelong scientific collaborator and partner, Carlos Sonnenschein — first became convinced that the received view of the endocrine regulation of cell proliferation was seriously flawed. In a nutshell, Soto and Sonnenschein argued that cell proliferation occurs, not as a result of direct endocrine (especially, sex hormone) "stimulation," but rather by means of a default homeodynamic process that is foundational to all cellular life. According to their theory, the endocrine system exercises only negative feedback control by blocking the action of blood plasma — borne inhibitors. The implications of their ideas, which have received experimental confirmation but remain controversial, are wide-ranging.
For one thing, the theory has led to much greater attention being paid to environmental contaminants that may act as endocrine disruptors. Between 1989 and 1993, Soto and Sonnenschein themselves showed that an estrogen-like synthetic compound, bisphenol A (BPA), found in many plastics, disrupts normal cell development. A few years after that, the team turned their work on the endocrine regulation of cell proliferation into a full-fledged theory of carcinogenesis. This theory, known as the tissue organization field theory (TOFT), postulates that cancer is not mainly due to genetic mutations (so-called "oncogenes") in individual cells, but rather is a disease whose etiology lies primarily at the tissue level of biological organization. Soto and Sonnenschein have published a number of scientific papers in support of their theory, as well as the jointly authored book, The Society of Cells: Cancer and Control of Cell Prolliferation (Taylor & Francis, 1999). From 2013 until 2015, Soto held the Blaise Pascal Chair in Biology at the École Normale Supérieure in Paris. She is currently Professor of Immunology in the Department of Integrative Physiology and Pathobiology of the Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, as well as Principal Investigator in the Soto/Sonnenschein Laboratory at Tufts.
Sycara was born in Greece. She received her bachelor's degree in applied mathematics from Brown University, her master's in electrical engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and her Ph.D. in computer science from the Georgia Institute of Technology. After graduating, she returned home for a while, serving as Head of the Computing Section of the Center of Planning and Economic Research, a government research center in Athens. Afterwards, she returned to the US, where she worked on developing various projects in artificial intelligence through a series of contracts from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and other government agencies. Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has long been her main institutional base.
Sycara has authored or co-authored more than 300 technical papers in such varied fields as multi-agent systems, human-agent interaction, the Semantic Web, autonomous agents, machine learning, negotiation, and computational economics. Her group at Carnegie Mellon developed the RETSINA multi-agent infrastructure, a toolkit that permits the development of diverse software agents capable of dynamic coordination in open information environments such as the Internet. Sycara has also been very active professionally, serving in an advisory capacity on a large number of public and private boards, such as France Telecom, the Greek National Research Center Demokritos, the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) Executive Council, and the OASIS Technical Committee on the development of Universal Description and Discovery for Interoperability (UDDI) software. Sycara is currently Director of the Advanced Agent-Robotics Technology Lab in the Robotics Institute of the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. She also holds a part-time position as the Sixth Century Chair in Computing Science at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland.
46. Maryna S. Viazovska | Mathematics
Maryna S. Viazovska (b. 1984)
Viazovska was born in Kiev, Ukraine (then still a part of the USSR). She received her bachelor's degree in mathematics from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kiev, and her master's (candidate) degree in 2010 from the Institute of Mathematics of the Ukrainian National Academy of Sciences. She completed her Ph.D. on analytic number theory in 2013 at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn (University of Bonn), where she worked under the supervision of Don Zagier and Werner Müller. After graduating, Viazovska was a postdoctoral researcher at the Berlin Mathematical School in Berlin (which is run by a consortium of the Mathematics Departments of three Berlin-based universities). Afterwards, she also studied directly at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin on a separate post-doc.
Viazovska's two main subjects of research are modular forms (a field of complex analysis with links to number theory and algebraic topology) and sphere-packing. She is undoubtedly best known for her ground-breaking work in the latter field, which involves the best (or densest) way to pack equal-sized spheres in manifolds of various numbers of dimensions. In early 2016, Viazovska solved the centuries-old densest-packing problem for eight dimensions. Up until her breakthrough, the problem had been solved for three dimensions only, and then only using a brute-force-calculation approach. Viazovska's revolutionary approach, which drew on previously unsuspected deep connections between number theory and topology, rendered all previous work in the field obsolete overnight. Within weeks — and working with several co-authors, applying the same techniques she had developed earlier — she proved the densest-packing solution for twenty-four dimensions. That fall, Viazovska was invited to lead a colloquium and deliver a public lecture on her work in the Mathematics Department at Princeton University as a Minerva Distinguished Visitor. In 2017, she received the prestigious Clay Research Award, as well as the SASTRA Ramanujan Prize (in honor of the remarkable Indian number theorist) in recognition of her achievements. In the fall of 2017, Viazovska became an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) at the École Polytechnique Fédérale in Lausanne, Switzerland, where she is Head of the Chair of Number Theory within the Institute of Mathematics in the School of Basic Sciences.
West-Eberhard (née West) was born in Pontiac, Michigan. She received her bachelor's degree in 1963, her master's in 1964, and her Ph.D. in 1967, all from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. She did her dissertation work on social wasps under the supervision of Richard D. Alexander. After graduating, West-Eberhard spent two years at Harvard University on a post-doc, as well as summers doing field research at Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory on Long Island and at the Universidad del Valle in Cali, Colombia. Between 1969 and 1979, she worked as a Research Associate in the Biology Department at the Universidad del Valle. In 1975, West-Eberhard began to go on regular field trips to the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) branch located in San José, Costa Rica, where she obtained a part-time appointment as a Senior Scientist in 1979 (which became full-time in 1986). She has lived and worked in Costa Rica from 1979 until today. Beginning in the 1980s, West-Eberhard began to explore an alternative explanatory framework for the social behaviors she had observed in the various wasps she had studied (alternative, that is, to the standard neo-Darwinian framework of blind variation and selective retention). In the end, she produced an integrated theory of evolution based on developmental pathways and what came to be called the developmental (or phenotypic) plasticity of organisms.
The basic idea is that there is no direct mechanical connection between genetic variation and phenotypic selection due to the fact that all organisms possess an inherent capacity — particularly, in metazoans, during embryological development — for individual adaptation to (compensation for) random genetic changes and other insults to their structural, physiological, and behavioral integrity. In short, through the lens of developmental plasticity, the individual organism can be seen to play a crucially important, if hitherto unsuspected, role in the evolutionary process (which on the standard neo-Darwinian view is a strictly population-level phenomenon). West-Eberhard eventually published her new evolutionary framework in the weighty textbook, Developmental Plasticity and Evolution (Oxford University Press, 2003), which is considered by many to be a seminal document in the revolutionary rethinking of evolutionary theory that is underway at present and which sometimes goes by the name of the Extended Evolutionary Synthesis or the Third Way of Evolution. A member of the National Academy of Sciences, West-Eberhard received the 2003 Sewall Wright Award, given annually by the American Society of Naturalists for fundamental contributions to the conceptual unification of the biological sciences.
48. Sheila E. Widnall | Aeronautical Engineering
Sheila E. Widnall (b. 1938)
Widnall (née Evans) was born in Tacoma, Washington. She earned her bachelor's degree in 1960, her master's degree in 1961, and her Doctor of Science (ScD) degree in 1964, all from MIT and all in the field of aeronautics. Widnall joined the MIT faculty in 1964 as an Assistant Professor. She was promoted to Associate professor in 1970 and became a full Professor in 1974. In 1979, she became the first woman to serve as a Department chair at MIT. In 1986, she was named the Abby Rockefeller Mauzé Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics in that university. Widnall served as Associate Provost of MIT during the 1992 — 1993 academic year, then left academia to serve her country as Secretary of the Air Force under the Clinton Administration, from 1993 until 1997. She is the only woman ever to head one of the military services.
Returning to academic life in 1998, Widnall rejoined the MIT faculty with the rank of Institute Professor. Her research activities lie mainly in the fields of fluid dynamics and turbulence. She has done significant work on all of the following topics: boundary-layer stability; turbulence and transition; the theory of unsteady lifting surfaces; unsteady hydrodynamic loads on finite-span, fully wetted and supercavitating hydrofoils; unsteady forces on oscillating cylinders in subsonic and supersonic air flow; vortex stability; tip-vortex aerodynamics; unsteady leading-edge vortex separation from slender delta wings; aircraft-wake studies; helicopter noise; and the aerodynamics of high-speed ground transportation vehicles. Widnall has more than 70 peer-reviewed publications to her credit, and holds three patents. She also served on the board appointed in 2003 to investigate the break-up of the Space Shuttle Columbia upon re-entry into the earth's atmosphere. A former President of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Widnall is currently Institute Professor and Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT.
49. Melanie M. Wood | Mathematics
Melanie M. Wood (b. 1981)
Wood was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 1998 (at the age of sixteen), she became the first woman to make the United States International Mathematical Olympiad Team, taking a silver medal at the 39th Math Olympiad in Taipei, Taiwan, that year, and again at the 40th Olympiad in Bucharest, Romania, the following year. Wood earned her bachelor's degree in mathematics in 2003 from Duke University. Also in 2003, while still at Duke, Wood won the Morgan Prize for Outstanding Research in Mathematics by an Undergraduate Student for her work on Belyi-extending maps and P-orderings. The Prize committee described her work as deep and original. After a year of study at Cambridge University (2003 — 2004) on a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation scholarship, she entered Princeton University, where she took her Ph.D. in 2009. She wrote her dissertation, titled "Moduli Spaces for Rings and Ideals," on algebraic geometry; her supervisor was Manjul Bhargava. After graduating, Wood took a position as Szegö Assistant Professor at Stanford University from 2009 until 2011. Then, in 2011, she moved to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she held the rank of Assistant Professor until 2017, when she was promoted to full Professor, which is her current title.
Wood's research interests lie at the interface between number theory and algebraic geometry, and also include such related fields as probability, additive combinatorics, random groups, and algebraic topology. She is especially interested in the question of the distribution of the number of points on curves over a fixed finite field, both in special cases, where proofs are possible, and in the general case, where we are currently limited to conjectures and developing heuristics. Wood is the winner of numerous awards, prizes, and fellowships, including he Elizabeth Lowell Putnam Prize (2002), a Clay Mathematics Institute Liftoff Fellowship (2009), an American Institute of Mathematics Five-Year Fellowship (2009), a Sloan Research Fellowship (2015), and a National Science Foundation (NSF) Career Award (2017). A Fellow of the American Mathematical Society since 2012, Wood has published some thirty-five peer-reviewed papers.
50. Ada E. Yonath | Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Crystallography
Ada E. Yonath (b. 1939)
Yonath (née Lifshitz) was born in Jerusalem, in what was then the British Mandate of Palestine and is today Israel. Her parents had emigrated from Poland to Mandatory Palestine in 1933. She received her bachelor's degree in chemistry in 1962 and her master's degree in biochemistry in 1964, both from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She obtained her Ph.D. in 1968 from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, where she worked on the structure of collagen by using X-ray crystallography techniques. After graduating, she traveled on a post-doc to the US, where she continued her crystallographic studies of fibrous proteins (at the Mellon Institute in Pittsburgh) and globular proteins (at MIT). In 1970, she returned to the Weizmann Institute, where she established the first biological crystallography laboratory in Israel. It was at this time that Yonath conceived an ambitious plan to crystallize the ribosome (the organelle responsible for protein synthesis) to make possible the detailed, 3-D, X-ray diffraction study of its structure. | eng | de92c4e1-a37d-475b-989b-1b9b5c638e7d | https://thebestschools.org/magazine/women-in-stem/?utm_content=buffer84671&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer |
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Tax Preparer Job Description
Tax Preparers are professionals who are experienced in preparing, submitting and proofing tax returns on behalf of their clients.
They will use their extensive knowledge of the tax code and their interpersonal skills in order to work face to face with clients while preparing tax returns to interview clients and enter their tax information into specialized software.
These individuals are typically hired during the tax season and may work for an accounting firm, a tax law firm or a tax servicing firm.
Tax Preparers must not only use their attention to detail to succeed in this profession but also be able to work in a fast paced or stressful environment submitting tax returns with little to no errors.
Some typical duties for Tax Preparers may include the following:
Review client statements and tax forms including W-2s or business expenses
Prepare a variety of tax returns from simple to complex for clients
Determine possible tax deductions or credits on client's behalf
Determine whether a client has a tax liability or a refund
Calculate tax liability and review completed tax returns
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They will review the tax return with their clients, discuss whether there is a refund or tax liability and provide suggestions on potential tax deductions and tax liability for future returns.
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The median wage for Tax Preparers was approximately $16.98 per hour or $35,310 per year.
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Individuals who work in Accounting, Bookkeeping and Payroll industries tend to earn higher wages at approximately $20.78 per hour.
Salary and wages will also depend on the whether someone works throughout the year or only during the tax season.
The job outlook for Tax Preparers and related professions is expected to grow at an average pace when compared to other professions.
Job opportunities are expected to grow by 10 percent through the year 2022.
Job growth in this field is attributed to the ever changing tax code and the demand for these specialized services.
Individuals interested in a career as a Tax Preparer can expect to use a variety of skills to perform well in this profession.
Individuals can look forward to using their analytical skills, attention to detail, basic math skills and interpersonal skills in order to work with clients and help them prepare their taxes.
Individuals who are bilingual or who have some postsecondary schooling will have the best job prospects in this field a tax preparer do?
Tax preparers are qualified individuals that can calculate, file and sign income tax returns; the procedures can be done on the behalf of businesses or individuals.
Over 50% of taxpayers prefer to hire a professional tax preparer when the time to file their taxes comes.
A tax preparer can also be the one to represent taxpayers during IRS examinations.
There are different types of specialists – enrolled agents (those are either a former IRS employee or someone who had taken the IRS exam), tax preparers for local outlets or chains (many professionals do this job for only 4 months in a year; the experience and training can be at any level), tax attorneys (might not be qualified, but should have an impeccable knowledge about taxes), and certified public accountants (usually configure an overall tax plan for the client).
How much do tax preparers make?
On average, a tax preparer can make a little more than $40.500 per year in the United States.
In case you decide to choose this career path, you can expect to earn anywhere between $21.000 and $77.500 annually.
The salary would certainly depend on a variety of factors – your education and experience level, the client, the location, and so on.
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An entry-level tax preparer can earn around $10 per hour, while a top-level specialist with plenty of experience can make $37 and more per hour.
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Pregnancy causes women to undergo many physical changes, driven mostly by drastic hormonal shifts. Prenatal visits and ultrasounds are not all the screenings and tests you can expect during pregnancy. The glucose test is something else that your doctor will recommend.
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Around the 24th week of pregnancy, women are routinely tested for gestational diabetes using a glucose test.
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There are two main glucose tests in pregnancy: a glucose screening test and a glucose tolerance test.
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Some glucose tests require women to fast beforehand, while others do not.
Typically, gestational diabetes can be managed with diet and exercise, but some women will have to take insulin to keep blood sugar under control.
This test looks for something called gestational diabetes. There are different types of glucose tests, including glucose screening and tolerance tests.
What is a glucose test during pregnancy?
Glucose tests are administered during pregnancy to test for gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes occurs when your body uses insulin less effectively during pregnancy.
Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that helps to regulate blood sugar by lowering it. When insulin isn't used properly by the body, blood sugar can become high when you eat certain foods.
Glucose screening test vs. glucose tolerance test
The initial glucose test that you'll have done during pregnancy is the glucose screening test. You'll have to drink a sugary liquid for a glucose screening test and then have your blood sugar tested an hour later.
This is to see how your body tolerates something high in sugar. If your blood sugar returns to normal, you won't have to undergo further testing. If it returns as abnormal, you'll have to have a glucose tolerance test.
Glucose tolerance tests are a little more involved. This glucose test requires you to drink a sugary liquid on an empty stomach and then have your blood sugar tested every hour for three hours.
When should you take a glucose test during pregnancy?
Gestational diabetes usually develops around 24 weeks of pregnancy, so testing is recommended between 24 and 28 weeks. If you have risk factors that place you at higher risk of developing gestational diabetes, your doctor may want to test you sooner.
You can decline your glucose test if you don't want to do it, but this is not recommended.
How to prepare for a glucose test during pregnancy
Your doctor will give you specific instructions on preparing for your glucose test. Typically, glucose screening tests do not require fasting, while glucose tolerance tests do. So, how to best prepare for your glucose test during pregnancy depends on the specific type of test you will be doing.
If you need to fast before your test, you'll want to schedule your visit early in the day and make sure not to eat anything in the morning. It is good to schedule this type of visit in the morning so that you don't have to fast too late into the day.
If you are taking a glucose test that does not require fasting, you should eat breakfast in the morning. If you go to a glucose test on an empty stomach, it can throw off glucose readings and affect results. Eat a balanced meal the morning of your glucose test (if your doctor has informed you that you can eat before it).
What to eat for glucose test during pregnancy
Generally, you'll want to eat foods that are lower in sugar and carbs when preparing for a glucose test during pregnancy. Lean towards foods that contain fat and protein, such as eggs or meat. If you are going to eat carbohydrates, make sure to eat complex carbohydrates rather than simple carbs.
Complex carbohydrates are foods like whole grains, non-starchy vegetables, fruit, and legumes. You'll also want to make sure your meal contains a mix of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Simply carbohydrates are broken down more quickly by the body, causing the blood sugar to increase quickly and then rapidly drop.
Some meal examples that you could try before your glucose test include:
Always follow your doctor's recommendations when preparing for a glucose test. They can provide more particular guidelines on whether or not you can eat before your glucose test and offer ideas on what foods would be best.
What happens if you fail your glucose test during pregnancy?
If your blood sugar returns abnormal on your initial glucose screen test, your doctor will ask you to come back for a glucose tolerance test. This more involved test involves having you fast in the morning.
You'll have to drink a sugary beverage in your doctor's office once you arrive, and your blood sugar will be checked every hour for three hours. This test gives your doctor a more detailed look into just how abnormal your blood sugars are.
If you are diagnosed with gestational diabetes, your doctor will help you develop a unique treatment plan for your situation. You will likely be taught how to check your blood sugar at home and instructed to check it regularly to ensure it doesn't get too high.
Some women can manage gestational diabetes simply with adjustments to their diet and lifestyle. Eating a more well-rounded diet and exercising regularly may be all you need to keep your blood well-managed. Sometimes, lifestyle modifications are insufficient to manage gestational diabetes, and taking insulin is required.
A balanced diet
Women can develop gestational diabetes between the 24th and 28th week of pregnancy. A healthy, balanced diet can help prevent gestational diabetes and prevent a spike in blood sugar.
Control-IQ — an artificial pancreas system originally developed by the University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technology — helps young children with type 1 diabetes maintain their blood sugar levels... | eng | b47d625a-3b6b-4f55-b549-b9fa47ffc4fc | https://healthnews.com/family-health/pregnancy/what-to-eat-for-glucose-test-during-pregnancy/ |
Sas 115
What is SAS SAS is an abbreviation for Statement of Auditing Standards, which provides guidelines on generally accepted auditing standards. Accounting Standard Board (ASB) issues them on matters that deal with the preparation and issuing of audit reports for non-users. Statement of Auditing Standards has different sections - each dealing with professional standard with an assigned standard number.
SAS 115
It establishes the procedures and process of communicating internal control related matters identified in an audit and provides guidelines to external auditors about communicating an entity's internal control-related matter identified during the audit. It permits management to prevent, detect, and correct misstatements. It addresses three categories of deficiencies, which may exist in the external audit of a company's financial statements.
Types of Deficiencies
The first is control deficiency, which applies when the design of the entity's control does not allow management or employees to detect or prevent misstatements in a timely manner. In this scenario, misstatements will not be prevented, detected or corrected on time because of procedural deficiencies
Significant deficiency is a combination of defects that call for attention of those charged with governance. This is of a lesser magnitude than material deficiency but serious enough for it to require attention
The third is material deficiency, which deals with:
• Identification of fraud by management
• Restatements of old or previous financial statements to reflect correction of misstatements because of fraud,
• Identification of misstatements under such circumstances showing it would not have been detected by internal control an
• Ineffective oversight of the organizations financial reporting by those charged with management.
Function of SAS 115
• It establishes standards and provides guidance on communicating matters that relate to an entity internal control of its financial reporting
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In response to the specific talent shortage in the automotive industry, Renault has devised a comprehensive plan to retain and recruit the right talent, and effectively prepare for the future amidst technological disruptions.
The automotive industry in India is one of the main pillars of the economy. There has been a more than three-fold increase in its contribution to the National GDP from 2.77% in 1992-93 to 7.1% now. More than 19 million people are employed directly and indirectly in the industry. A sharp growth, especially during the first half of 2022, took all industry players by surprise and revealed a sudden shortage of talent. How to keep pace with the ever-evolving sector and maintain competitiveness, in terms of the talent war? People Matters spoke to Philippe Pelletier, HR VP Transformation- India & Asia Cluster, Groupe Renault on what is needed to be done to win the great talent war.
Being VP of human resources transformation & organisation, what do you see as the biggest challenge facing HR professionals in the automotive industry right now in India and other regions, and how are you addressing these challenges?
The global and Indian automotive markets experienced a significant surge in demand in 2022 and 2023, resulting in a substantial increase in workload. The remarkable growth, especially during the first half of 2022, took all industry players by surprise. This trend continues due to the evident need for automotive equipment in India. Overall, the market is thriving.
To keep pace with the expanding market and maintain competitiveness, industry leaders are actively pursuing talented individuals skilled in new-age technologies and specialised knowledge required for the industry. However, there remains a persistent gap between the demand and supply of industry-specific skills in the market.
In response to the specific talent shortage in the automotive industry, Renault has devised a comprehensive plan. Firstly, the company is committed to retaining its existing talent while enhancing its capabilities to recruit the right individuals. Additionally, Renault is exploring partnerships with academic institutions. These collaborations aim to cultivate a pool of talented individuals equipped with the skills needed for the automotive industry, addressing the future shortage of a specialised workforce. Our mantra is to retain and recruit the right talent, and effectively prepare for the future amidst technological disruptions.
Furthermore, Renault has planned to increase its workforce in India, primarily in the fields of production engineering, IT, software, AI, electric systems, and automotive engineering.
Did you bring any changes or transformations recently within the HR department, and what impact they have had on the organisation, especially in India?
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought to light the importance and viability of a hybrid work model. People worldwide have gained valuable experience in collaborating effectively without being physically confined to office spaces. This newfound understanding has led to the adoption of a hybrid work approach across various job roles. It serves as a competitive advantage for us, as employees appreciate the flexibility it offers, enabling them to achieve a better work-life balance in a post-Covid world.
How do you approach diversity, equity, and inclusion in the automotive industry which is otherwise considered as male dominant? Did Renault take any initiative to encourage women to take up careers in the automotive sector?
Our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is comprehensive and multi-pronged. We are committed to enhancing gender diversity within our organisation by actively recruiting talented women across all job roles. To foster female participation, we have established partnerships with organisations and job boards that focus on inviting female talent.
In order to improve female representation in leadership positions within the automotive industry, it is essential to significantly increase the percentage of women in various job roles. While we acknowledge the importance of this objective, it is challenging to establish a specific timeline for achieving it.
To encourage and support women aspiring to build successful careers in the sector, Renault provides mentoring and coaching programs. We have revived our women's association to enable women to support each other.
Last year, we launched the 'Back on Wheels' initiative, designed to offer targeted support to female employees returning to work after a career break. Such initiatives, tailored for women, help them regain confidence and quickly adapt to the corporate environment.
Currently, Renault has an average of 20% female employees across job roles. However, this percentage may vary depending on specific job roles or departments. For example, there is fewer female workforce in traditional activities like production engineering, and mechanical engineering, whereas IT or software, back-office operations, and support functions such as finance are likely to have a higher representation of women.
Can you describe your company's approach to talent acquisition and retention, and how has it evolved over time?
Effective leadership and a strong managerial culture play a crucial role in winning the battle for top talent. It is imperative to prioritise listening to your employees and offering ample opportunities for learning and career growth. In today's workforce, individuals seek engaging and fulfilling roles that allow them to thrive. Creating an environment conducive to their success helps them feel valued, included, and important.
Furthermore, providing attractive and competitive compensation is another vital factor in attracting and retaining talent, leading to victory in the talent war.
How do you prioritise employee development and growth within the company and what kind of opportunities are available for those who are interested in advancing their careers within the same company?
Our organisational policy is rooted in providing equal growth opportunities to all employees, regardless of their gender, origin, or age. To ensure fairness in career advancement, we have implemented an open posting system. This system allows employees who have completed at least two years in a job, to apply for vacant positions in other departments without the need for prior approval from their immediate manager.
During the selection process, candidates undergo comprehensive screening to assess their suitability for the desired role. Constructive feedback on their strengths and areas for improvement is provided, enabling them to enhance their professional capabilities. We recognise the importance of upskilling our workforce, especially in light of rapid technological advancements. Therefore, we are committed to equipping our employees with the necessary technical expertise, ensuring they stay ahead of industry trends.
Furthermore, we offer a diverse range of professional and managerial development programs to foster continuous growth among our employees. Cross-functional assignments provide valuable learning opportunities, allowing individuals to expand their knowledge and skills across various areas of our organisation.
How do you ensure that the company's HR policies and practices are aligned with local and global regulations and best practices?
As a prominent brand, we have a dedicated team of experts who diligently monitor regulations and requirements. Naturally, we ensure that our practices in the market align with these guidelines as we continually expand our workforce. Our team remains vigilant about the developments in the regions where we operate, consistently assessing areas that require adaptation and growth.
How do you see the role of HR evolving within the automotive industry in the coming years, and what changes do you anticipate making to keep pace with these trends?
Attracting, nurturing, and retaining industry talent is a collaborative effort. Given the ever-evolving nature of technology and the market, it is crucial to develop agile and responsive capabilities to anticipate future trends effectively.
It is difficult to anticipate the future of the automotive and labour market in the next three years from now. While the exact ramifications of AI on the automotive sector remain uncertain, as an industry player, our job is to proactively prepare for future innovations and disruptions. | eng | c94d5c92-e30a-4a51-b58d-e979fd0bcdf2 | https://www.peoplematters.in/article/leadership/industry-academia-collaboration-is-a-must-to-address-talent-shortage-says-renault-hr-vp-india-and-asia-cluster-38041 |
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The Lord God lives – Eliyahu
The Holy Prophet Elijah, commemorated on July 20, is the prophet most loved by the people. This is possibly due to the picturesque Old Testament story about how he turned the Israelite people away from worshipping Baal and toward the awareness that the God of Israel (Yahweh) is the true God. In fact, this is what his name means in Hebrew: Eliyahu – Yahweh is God. The Holy Prophet Elijah was born around 900 B.C. and was active during the reign of the Israelite kings Ahab (871-852 B.C.) and Ahaziah (852-849 B.C.).
If the Psalmist could say that "the zeal of Your house has eaten me up" (Psalm 68.11), then we can say about the Prophet Elijah that the zeal for the Lord God of Israel ate him up, or more precisely, the zeal for recovering the truth that Yahweh is God (Eliyahu – Elijah) and that there is no other God besides Him. He says it himself: "I have been very zealous for the Lord God Sabaoth (Yahweh the God of the heavenly hosts); for the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword" (3 Kingdoms 19.10). Perhaps the prophet Elijah's zeal for the true God is the most impressive and attractive aspect of his personality.
And how could he convince the people of this truth? By showing that Baal is a lie. How? By disproving everything that was said about Baal.
Baal was considered the god of the weather, having power over lightning, wind, and rain, and of course influencing the harvest. Well, Saint Elijah does exactly this: he tries to show how weak Baal was in his very attributes and powers. That's why the prophet asked God to send a drought upon the land: "As the Lord God of Israel (Yahweh) lives, before Whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word" (3 Kingdoms 17.1). It's implicitly understood that throughout the whole drought, the priests of Baal made many sacrifices for the sake of rain, which was his special power. But the total drought, which lasted for three years, was not enough to convince the people and the king…
Then, Saint Elijah devised another proof that Baal was a sham: he asks the priests of Baal to bring down lightning from heaven, from their god who supposedly was the master of lightning. He asked for two altars of sacrifice to be built, on each of which would be placed a bull cut into pieces: "You call on the name of your god, and I will call on the name of Yahweh; and the God who answers by fire, He is God" (3 Kingdoms 18.24). Only after this occasion did the people turn their heart toward God and falling on their faces, they cried out: "Yahweh is God, Yahweh is God!" (3 Kingdoms 18.39).
What worthy response can we give about falsehood and truth in our times? We live in an Egyptian captivity – enslaved to work and to money – but in which we enjoy "meat, fish, cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic" (cf. Numbers 11.5). We are enslaved to well-being. We pray every year (day?) to Baal to give us a good harvest this year too, to be merciful with us. Yet in doing this, we aren't aware that all around us, "evil is called good and good evil, light is called darkness and darkness light" (cf. Isaiah 5.20). If this is the case, how can you unmask falsehood?
For those who want to be attentive, the model of the Holy Prophet Elijah is valid even today: may we light the zeal for the Lord our God, may we burn out of love for Him, may we desire to fulfill His commandments. In other words, may we say together with the prophet: "The Lord my God lives, before Whom I stand!" Then He will give us a word which all the servants of falsehood "will not be able to contradict" (Luke 21.15).
Let us finish our reflection on the Holy Prophet Elijah with the most beautiful revelation (theophany) of the Living God, which he experienced during his time on Mount Horeb (Sinai), where he took refuge to escape Jezebel's wrath:
"Then He said, ' – there will the Lord be" (3 Kingdoms 19.11-12). | eng | a396e6a0-be39-488c-963b-781e795926aa | https://sfdumitru.org/en/2022/07/the-lord-god-lives-eliyahu/ |
The resulting 2017 video above, Observation of the Development of Chick Embryo, shows how Wantanabe fostered a fertilized egg into a fully-developed chick, a feat that, based on the paper, may only happen 57.1% of the time. That's 8 out of 14 live chicks. As Science Alert notes, this kind of incubation technique could aid in endangered bird conservation: "Not only could it allow researchers to save chicks when their eggs have been damaged, it could also lead to new options for bird IVF, or even growing vulnerable species inside surrogate eggs." And from Daily Dot:
It's a bit more complicated than dumping shell contents into plastic wrap and putting them in the incubator. The approach requires buying fertilized eggs from the store, incubating them in the shell for a few days, and then carefully and quickly transferring them to the cup, all using flawless sterile techniques.
You also have to carefully monitor the amount of oxygen, humidity, and calcium in the whole system to make sure the chicks are healthy and happy when they catch. Natural egg shells are permeable to oxygen and carbon dioxide, which is what lets the chick embryo breathe during incubation. So the plastic wrap must also be made permeable to these gases—usually by making a small hole at the top of the bag.
To date, studies of culture methods for bird embryos include the whole embryo culture using narrow windowed eggshells, surrogate eggshells, and an artificial vessel using a gas-permeable membrane. However, there are no reports achieving high hatchability of >50% using completely artificial vessels. To establish a simple method for culturing chick embryos with high hatchability, we examined various culture conditions, including methods for calcium supplementation and oxygen aeration. In the embryo cultures where the embryos were transferred to the culture vessel after 55-56 h incubation, more than 90% of embryos survived until day 17 when a polymethylpentene film was used as a culture vessel with calcium lactate and distilled water supplementations. The aeration of pure oxygen to the surviving embryos from day 17 yielded a hatchability of 57.1% (8 out of 14). Thus, we successfully achieved a high hatchability with this method in chicken embryo culture using an artificial vessel.
At The Exploratorium in San Francisco, a Live Chicken Embryos exhibit demonstrates embryo development during the first week of a 21-day incubation period, including the development of blood vessels, a backbone, wing bugs, eyes, a brain, and a beating heart | eng | 51b0431c-d7c7-4ef1-af73-a0875abad30a | https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/shell-less-chick-embryo-development |
Jellyfish never stop. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, they move through the water in search of food such as shrimp and fish larvae, on journeys that can cover several kilometers a day. They are more efficient than any other swimmer, using less energy for their size than do graceful dolphins or cruising sharks. "Their cost of transport—the oxygen they use to move—is 48 percent lower than any other swimming animal," says Bradford J. Gemmell, a marine biologist at the University of South Florida. By studying moon jellies, the species Aurelia aurita, Gemmell and other researchers have recently found that jellyfish pull off this feat by creating zones of high and low pressure around their body that alternately suck and push them forward.
Scientists once believed that jellies traveled so easily because they were light, mostly water. But water has mass, and mass still has to be moved. So Gemmell, with engineer John Dabiri of Stanford University and their colleagues, took a close-up look. They put a jellyfish in a tank and dropped tiny glass beads into the water. By illuminating the beads with lasers, they could track their movements with a high-speed camera, essentially making the water velocity and pressure visible around the animal.
When the animal contracted its bell—the dome that forms much of the jellyfish body—it created lower pressure outside the bell and higher pressure within. Because objects move from high to low pressure, the moon jelly got pulled forward, the scientists noted in November 2015 in Nature Communications.
Then the researchers got a surprise. When the jelly relaxed the bell margin, letting it flare out, the high-pressure water below the animal rose up into the bell. "It gave the moon jelly a secondary bump forward, even while it relaxed," Gemmell says. To make these moves, the jelly needs to flex the bell margin up and down. Jellyfish have muscles, but most go around the bell like a stack of rubber bands. That arrangement is good mainly for squeezing. Recently, though, Richard Satterlie, a biologist at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, discovered other muscles at the margin that stick out at angles. Those fibers let the jelly bend its edge, moving water around it, and make for a very effective swimmer.
The Jellyfish Swim Stroke
Jellyfish create zones of high and low pressure around themselves, then move from one to the other. By dropping tiny glass beads in a water tank with a jellyfish, a team of scientists was able to see that a vortex—a relatively low-pressure spinning doughnut of water—rolls down the jelly. Seen below as a cross-sectional slice, the vortex (blue) appears as two wheels of water (1). As the jelly contracts, it creates higher pressure within its bell, and the animal is pulled ahead to lower pressure (2). By flexing the edge of its bell, the jelly moves the vortex down and underneath (3). There the vortex pushes water up as it spins, giving the jelly an extra shove (4).
Credit: Eleanor Lutz
This article was originally published with the title "Swimmers under Pressure" in SA Special Editions 26, 2s, 110-111 (May 2017)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR(S)
Josh Fischman is a senior editor at Scientific American who covers medicine, biology and science policy. He has written and edited about science and health for Discover, Science, Earth, and U.S. News & World Report.Follow Josh Fischman on Twitter | eng | a81dce90-3c41-4c9c-b201-c4650cd39d8d | https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-jellyfish-became-the-ocean-rsquo-s-most-efficient-swimmers/ |
———————————————————————————————-My researchers wanted to find out how declawing is addressed at these two veterinary hospitals and with these two veterinarians, so they called as a first time cat owner who wanted a price for a spay or neuter and a declaw procedure.
Here's what they found.
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Long Star Animal Hospital, Victoria, Texas. Dr Lee Zeplin.
Researcher asked for the price of a neuter and declaw. The employee said it is $215 for both. Researcher asked for the vet who is the most skilled at the declaw and the employee said, "We do a lot of declaw so both of our vets are pretty good at it." Employee said the two vets are Dr Lee Zeplin and Dr Haley Daniel.
They said you need a $48 exam to see if the cat is healthy enough for the procedure and they check the lungs, heart, and see if their mobility is good.
They put a vet tech on the phone after the researcher asked about their method of declawing. The vet tech said that they, numb the paws, take a hemostat and attach it to the tip of the cat's nail and extract the nail. She said that they cut just behind where the nail meets the skin, they cut the first tip of the digit off with a scalpel.
Researcher asked if they take the bone off. The vet tech said, "It's just a tiny piece of bone, so yes we do take a little bit of bone off, that keeps the nail from growing back."
Researcher asked if the cat will be ok long-term and if it's ok to have done. The vet tech said, "Oh yea." They said that they "suture the little toes closed" and the cat will stay overnight, sometimes 2 nights depending on the age or if the cat is overweight. They said in 2 or 3 days they are walking normally, playing , and acting like any ordinary cat.
They said that in two weeks they take the stitches out and said "they typically fight us like "hey leave my toes alone" but within a week they are back to normal." They send home pain meds for the cat.
The vet tech said, "we prefer to do them as kittens" and said, "we do them often enough" after the researcher asked if the vet is skilled at the declaw and do they do them regularly. They said Dr Daniel is the one that typically does the declaws and Dr Zeplin does them as well and they do 1-2 a month and that not that many people are asking for a declaw anymore.
The researcher asked if long term the cat would be fine from a declaw and the vet tech said, "yes your cat will be fine." The researcher said that they aren't going to read the internet because there are concerning stories about declawing and the vet tech said, "Yea, don't do that."
The researcher, posing as a first time cat owner, said that they thought if vets are declawing cats then there must not be anything wrong with it and the vet tech said, "Absolutely."
Researcher asked for the price of a spay and then asked if they can do a declaw. The employee said they can do a neuter and a declaw at the same time but they can't do a spay and declaw at the same time. Neuter is $72.
The employee said that they do declaws every two or three weeks and said, "We've done a ton of them already" and said all 3 of their vets do declaws and they all use a scalpel.
The researcher asked if the cat would be ok and the employee said that usually the cat is good the next day and they give them pain meds because you are actually cutting an entire toe off when you declaw them, it's not just the nail it's the first digit to the knuckle.
The researcher asked if the cat needed their toes and would the cat be ok long-term and the employee said, "Yea, there's lots of kitty cats that run around without their front claws, we don't recommend all four feet and we don't recommend they go outside."
The employee talked about what you get with the declaw, you get Yesterday's News litter, pain injection and antibiotic injection that lasts for 10 days. Total for the declaw is $250.
Researcher asked if long-term the cat would be ok. The employee said usually they see very few complications especially if it's done earlier. They said later in life, especially if it's overweight, the cat can have complications like limping but even with the bigger cats, they don't see that there.
———————————————————————————————-Please remember to take the high road and just educate. When you are mean or threatening it hurts the cause and it's wrong. Always educate.
If you want to be a City the Kitty Crusader volunteer please send me an email to citythekitty@gmail.com and put your state in the subject line.
Also, if you can, please support my nonprofit. Our campaigns and mission will be successful with your help and financial support!
Also please read my Strategic Plan that's on the home page of my website and if you have any other ideas on how we can educate the public about the awful truth about declawing and about the EASY, humane options, let me know!
The first campaigns will start in West Michigan since it's the worst area in the country for declawing. | eng | 3d450968-0ac1-464f-bf83-e75bba88ee53 | https://citythekitty.org/pro-declaw-veterinarians-excuses-for-mutilating-cats/ |
Inventory Loan Essentials: A Guide to Getting the Funds You Need
November 7, 2023
In the dynamic world of business, access to capital is often the key to growth, expansion, and the ability to seize new opportunities. For many small businesses, inventory is a significant asset that can be leveraged to secure the funding they need. An inventory loan, also known as inventory financing, offer a practical solution for businesses looking to optimize their working capital, fuel growth, and navigate the ever-evolving landscape of business operations. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the essentials of inventory loans, providing a roadmap to help you understand the intricacies of this financing option and get the funds you need to thrive.
What Is an Inventory Loan?
Before we embark on this financial journey, let's clarify what inventory loans are. An inventory loan is a form of asset-based lending where a business secures a loan using its inventory as collateral. This type of financing allows businesses to access the capital they need without selling their inventory. It's a strategic solution for businesses looking to maintain their inventory levels while benefiting from the financial support necessary for various business operations.
Inventory Financing: Fueling Small Business Growth
Inventory financing is a vital component of small business growth. It offers the working capital needed to optimize inventory management, boost cash flow, and navigate the challenges and opportunities of the business world. Here are some essential aspects to consider:
Working Capital and Business Funding:
Working capital is the lifeblood of a small business. Inventory loans inject the necessary funds to ensure that your business operations run smoothly and efficiently. They provide the financial support needed to cover day-to-day expenses, pay employees, and take advantage of growth opportunities.
Asset-Based Lending and Inventory Management:
Inventory management is a delicate balance. Businesses must maintain sufficient stock to meet customer demand while avoiding overstocking, which ties up capital. Inventory loans provide a solution by using inventory as collateral. This allows businesses to optimize inventory levels and generate the working capital required to drive growth.
Funding Solutions and Small Business Loans:
Inventory financing is one of several funding solutions available to small businesses. It complements the broader landscape of small business loans, offering a unique way to secure capital without taking on additional debt. It's a tool to address specific financial needs, aligning with your business's growth objectives.
"Inventory loans are a strategic financial tool that empowers small businesses to leverage their assets for growth and operational success." – JNA Dealer Program
The Inventory Loan Process: From Application to Approval
To secure the funds you need, understanding the inventory loan process is essential. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you navigate from application to approval:
Loan Eligibility:
Determining your eligibility is the first step. Lenders assess various factors, including your business's credit history, financial health, and inventory valuation. Meeting eligibility requirements is crucial to moving forward with the loan application.
Loan Application Process:
The application process involves submitting essential documents, such as financial statements, inventory valuation reports, and a comprehensive business plan. Lenders use this information to evaluate your business's creditworthiness and determine the loan amount.
Loan Approval:
Once your application is submitted, lenders assess the information provided and make a loan approval decision. Approval times can vary, and it's crucial to choose a lender experienced in inventory loans for a smoother process.
Interest Rates and Repayment Terms
Interest rates and repayment terms are key considerations when securing an inventory loan. The specifics can vary based on the lender and the terms negotiated, but here are some general points to keep in mind:
Interest Rates: Interest rates can be fixed or variable, depending on the lender's terms and market conditions. It's essential to understand the total cost of borrowing and evaluate how it fits within your business's financial plan.
Repayment Terms: Repayment terms are typically tailored to your business's specific needs. They can range from several months to a few years. Ensure that the terms align with your business's cash flow and growth objectives.
The Benefits of Inventory Loans
The benefits of inventory loans extend beyond providing working capital. They play a significant role in enhancing business operations, enabling growth, and optimizing inventory management:
Business Operations: Smooth business operations are crucial. Inventory loans ensure you have the working capital needed to meet day-to-day expenses and seize opportunities that arise.
Loan Providers and Loan Comparison: Choosing the right loan provider is paramount. It's essential to evaluate loan options, compare providers, and select one with experience in inventory loans. Collaborating with experienced professionals can streamline the process.
Exploring Funding Options: The Power of Inventory Loans
As you embark on your journey to secure the funds you need for business growth, it's essential to explore various funding options. Inventory loans provide a unique and strategic path to achieving your financial goals. By leveraging your inventory as collateral, you can optimize working capital, enhance your operations, and position your business for success.
Conclusion: Unlocking the Potential of Inventory Loans
In conclusion, inventory loans are a strategic financial tool that empowers small businesses to harness the value of their inventory for growth, operational excellence, and long-term success. By securing the funds you need without compromising your inventory levels, you can navigate the ever-changing landscape of business operations with confidence.
To make the most of inventory loans, it's crucial to work with experienced professionals who understand the intricacies of this financing option. Their expertise will guide you through the loan application process, ensuring that your business benefits from the financial support necessary for growth. | eng | e51b3bb1-d2bb-4ff9-a679-fd49a4914a77 | https://www.jnadealerprogram.com/blog/inventory-loan-essentials-a-guide-to-getting-the-funds-you-need/ |
Bitetos Portugal
Bitetos is a small village in northern Portugal, located in the heart of the Douro wine region. Known for its stunning natural scenery and traditional architecture, Bitetos is a popular destination for tourists who are interested in exploring rural Portugal.
One of the main attractions in Bitetos is the Douro River, which runs through the village and is surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills. Visitors can take a boat tour along the river, admire the views, and sample some of the local port wines. The nearby vineyards offer opportunities for wine tasting and tours, as well as stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
Another popular attraction in Bitetos is its traditional architecture. The village is dotted with traditional homes, cobbled streets, and historic churches, offering a glimpse into Portugal's rural heritage. Visitors can stroll through the streets and admire the quaint and charming buildings.
Bitetos is also a popular destination for outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and fishing. The surrounding hills and forests offer plenty of opportunities for exploring the natural beauty of the area, and the Douro River is a popular place for water sports and fishing.
For those interested in history and culture, Bitetos is also home to several historic monuments, including the Roman Bridge, which dates back to the 1st century AD. The village is also located near several larger cities, such as Porto and Vila Real, which offer additional opportunities for exploring Portugal's rich history and cultural heritage.
Overall, Bitetos is a charming and picturesque village that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, traditional architecture, and cultural heritage. Whether you're interested in exploring the surrounding countryside, sampling the local wines, or simply relaxing in a rural setting, Bitetos is a must-visit destination in Portugal.
There are several excursions that can be taken from Bitetos, including:
Douro Valley: Bitetos is located near the Douro Valley, which is known for its stunning vineyards, beautiful scenery, and rich cultural heritage.
Porto: This is a large city located nearby and is known for its stunning architecture, rich cultural heritage, and unique attractions, including the Ribeira area, the Palácio da Bolsa, and the São Francisco Church.
Guimarães: This is a historic city located nearby and is known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning architecture, and unique attractions, including the Guimarães Castle, the Paço dos Duques, and the Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Consolação.
Braga: This is a large city located nearby and is known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning architecture, and unique attractions, including the Braga Cathedral, the Bom Jesus do Monte, and the Palácio dos Bispos.
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês: This is a large national park located nearby and is known for its stunning scenery, unique wildlife, and unique attractions. | eng | bb640a9b-1242-467f-80ca-aa9648f2b0cd | https://www.whatsinport.com/Bitetos-pt.htm |
Infant & Toddler Storytime – Pigs
We had tons of fun with pigs at our Infant and Toddler Storytimes today!
Books We Shared
In infant storytime, we learned that sometimes things are easier with a friend from Pepo and Lolo and the Red Apple by Ana Martín Larrañaga. Next we played with all of our piggies, or fingers, with Piggies by Audrey Wood and Don Wood. While this one was a lot of fun to read in storytime, it also makes a great bedtime choice for little ones.
Toddler Storytime: Old MacDonald
(Pattern and story taken from The Flannel Board Storytelling Book 2nd Edition by Judy Sierra)
Old MacDonald had a farm
E-I-E-I-O
And on that farm he had a PIG
E-I-E-I-O
With an oink oink here
and an oink oink there
Here an oink, there an oink,
everywhere an oink oink
Old MacDonald had a farm
E-I-E-I-O
To Market, To Market (Bounce baby on lap as you recite the rhyme)
To market to market to buy a fat pig
Home again, home again jiggity jig.
To market, to market to buy a fat hog
Home again, home again jiggity jog.
To market, to market to buy a plum bun
Home again, home again market is done.
Round and Round the Garden
Round and round the garden (circle finger around baby's bellybutton)
Goes the teddy bear
A one step, a two step, (move fingers up the chest)
A tickle-y under there. (tickle under the chin)
Continue the Fun
The library has a many more wonderful stories to read and get you bouncing! Visit your local Pasadena Public Library branch to read these or discover others. | eng | d4325df8-3d9c-46b2-a14a-32e770f0243b | http://pasadena-library.net/kids/2016/infant-toddler-storytime-pigs-2/ |
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RALEIGH, N.C. - More than 30 years since the first cases of AIDS were reported in North Carolina and the rest of the world, developments in medication and treatment are enabling HIV-positive people to live long and healthy lives.
December is HIV Awareness Month. While taking precautions from getting the virus always is the priority, Lee Storrow, executive director of the North Carolina AIDS Action Network, said a diagnosis is not a death sentence if properly treated.
"Between the medication that we have for folks living with HIV and then actually even newer medication," he said, "there is really no reason that we can't imagine a world that we've ended the epidemic in North Carolina within the near future."
Medications now are available that can suppress the virus and actually prevent someone from passing it on to someone else.
Mecklenburg, Edgecombe, Cumberland, Durham and Guilford counties have the highest rates of HIV prevalence in North Carolina. Almost 30,000 people statewide have the virus, with that number remaining stable in recent years.
While progress is being made in reducing the number of people with HIV, Storrow said, the persistence of other sexually-transmitted diseases remains an issue. A third of people living with HIV also are living with hepatitis.
"It is time that we as a community had a broader conversation about sexually transmitted infections," he said. "There's a cure for hepatitis; it's also incredible expensive. Our Legislature needs to prioritize increasing funding for communicable disease broadly."
Next year, the state government will start tracking hepatitis, and Storrow said his organization and others will be pushing for the state to make testing and treatment of STD's easier to obtain for individuals | eng | ff4da403-5c50-4277-86bd-40b57a57c75f | https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2016-12-09/health-issues/nc-aids-epidemic-end-in-sight/a55286-1 |
Local Game Stores (LGSs) are struggling to keep product on their shelves. Distributors are not communicating. Store owners are in the dark about what's coming, how much it will be, and when the boxes will arrive. Financial planning is difficult right now; stores are buying boxes from the secondary market and/or breaking down other product to fill their customers' orders.
It is shocking that we are in 2023 and TPCi cannot accurately gauge demand for sealed product.
Even if they raise msrp they are still going to sell out, theywould be very short sighted thinking they need a "Strategy".
There must be some major clusterfuck with their logistics behind the scenes. There's no way they are leaving so much money on the table on what seems like 3-5 months without any "wave of new bb" and even worse there seems that we won't be getting any reprints in the near future.
I think people are really trying to brainstorm why sets won't be reprinted, or how some elaborate plan is being put in motion to pull the wool over their eyes. I think it's more likely it's regular old supply issues we've been dealing with.
is it even supply issues at this point? Pokemon has already printed so much of Sword and Shield. They've printed more of it than Sun & Moon ( and maybe XY combined). Seems like more of a demand issue to me.
More people speculating on modern than ever before. They've already supplied enough. They're printing new sets. With every new set they release, they have to print more than ever, it seems.
IDK if that answers why LGS cant get more. Maybe. I wonder if these LGS are out because they got less product, or because it's just selling out. The latter would suggest it's simply demand clearing the shelves…
Personally, I'm speculating on modern… NOT holding value in the long-term.
sorry guys dont mean to party poop lmao i just think it's best to approach these things without being too imaginative bc that can get things too wrapped up in ideas. that's just my take tho, i could very well be wrong.
@knotchi I mean it kinda is a demand issue, but also inherently a supply issue because there's not enough supply to meet the increased demand. There's definitely people speculating, but clearly the market is absorbing even their increased printing; they need more product. I can't even grab a pack when I go to shoppers to buy milk because they've been sold out completely since like July!
I think they are being cautious because they are coming down from an extreme hype period. They want to satiate demand but don't want to flood at the levels they might've wanted to 2 years ago. It's a tough balancing act but I think it will be rectified with scarlet and violet. The are literally printing money so if they think they can pump more product out without saturating supply, they will do it.
People said the same thing about XY sets 6 years ago and every single box has gone up since then, Even steam siege is $300 lmao. Modern weathered the 2021 -2022 downturn pretty well compared to WOTC era. | eng | 568a610f-bd69-4cdc-bef6-e3960194edba | https://www.elitefourum.com/t/the-2023-booster-box-famine/39591 |
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