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Sesssion 9
Culture and Diversity
Definitions
Culture
"Culture is the collective programming of the human mind that distinguishes the members of one human group for those of another. Culture in this sense is a system of collectively held values." – Geert Hofstede
Power Distance
"The extent to which the less powerful members of institutions and organizations within a country expect and accept that power is distributed unequally." – Geert Hofstede
We often equate culture with country, but we are part of many groups and influenced by many cultures. Culture can be considered in terms of various intersections of identity made up of family, group, and wider social structures that inform behaviours. Traditions, beliefs, and values of an individual are also shaped by acculturation, time, location, and how dominant cultures influence one's ability and willingness to express cultural values and behaviours in a given setting.
Our individual socialization, which is also made up of our friends, our jobs, organizational culture, and our education, shape the experience we have and the way we look at the world. Cultural differences can certainly lead to conflict situations. Effective conflict communication requires the ability to anticipate and adapt to cultural ways of being and knowing.
With respect to the cultural distinctions that we most commonly encounter, however, these are often rooted in racial, religious, cultural, gender, sexual orientation or social differences that give rise to misunderstandings and stereotyping. All such conflicts present an opportunity for greater understanding, not only of each other, but of the importance of diversity and inclusion.
Culture and Conflict
By Michelle LeBaron
Culture is an essential part of conflict and conflict resolution. Cultures are like underground rivers that run through our lives and relationships, giving us messages that shape our perceptions, attributions, judgments, and ideas of self and other. Though cultures are powerful, they are often unconscious, influencing conflict and attempts to resolve conflict in imperceptible ways.
Cultures are more than language, dress, and food customs. Cultural groups may share race, ethnicity, or nationality, but they also arise from cleavages of generation, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, ability and disability, political and religious affiliation, language, and gender — to name only a few.
Two things are essential to remember about cultures: they are always changing, and they relate to the symbolic dimension of life. The symbolic dimension is the place where we are constantly making meaning and enacting our identities. Cultural messages from the groups we belong to give us information about what is meaningful or important, and who we are in the world and in relation to others — our identities.
Cultural messages, simply, are what everyone in a group knows that outsiders do not know. They are the water fish swim in, unaware of its effect on their vision. They are a series of lenses that shape what we see and don't see, how we perceive and interpret, and where we draw boundaries. In shaping our values, cultures contain starting points and currencies[ii]. Starting points are those places it is natural to begin, whether with individual or group concerns, with the big picture or particularities. Currencies are those things we care about that influence and shape our interactions with others.
Additional insights into culture and conflict are offered by Beyond Intractability project participants.
How Cultures Work
Though largely below the surface, cultures are a shifting, dynamic set of starting points that orient us in particular ways and away from other directions. Each of us belongs to multiple cultures that give us messages about what is normal, appropriate, and expected. When others do not meet our expectations, it is often a cue that our cultural expectations are different. We may mistake differences between others and us for evidence of bad faith or lack of common sense on the part of others, not realizing that common sense is also cultural. What is common to one group may seem strange, counterintuitive, or wrong to another.
Cultural messages shape our understandings of relationships, and of how to deal with the conflict and harmony that are always present whenever two or more people come together. Writing about or working across cultures is complicated, but not impossible. Here are some complications in working with cultural dimensions of conflict, and the implications that flow from them:
Culture is multi-layered — what you see on the surface may mask differences below the surface.
Therefore, cultural generalizations are not the whole story, and there is no substitute for building relationships and sharing experiences, coming to know others more deeply over time.
Therefore, no comprehensive description can ever be formulated about a particular group. Any attempt to understand a group must take the dimensions of time, context, and individual differences into account.
Culture is elastic — knowing the cultural norms of a given group does not predict the behavior of a member of that group, who may not conform to norms for individual or contextual reasons.
Therefore, taxonomies (e.g. "Italians think this way," or "Buddhists prefer that") have limited use, and can lead to error if not checked with experience.
Culture is largely below the surface, influencing identities and meaning-making, or who we believe ourselves to be and what we care about — it is not easy to access these symbolic levels since they are largely outside our awareness.
Therefore, it is important to use many ways of learning about the cultural dimensions of those involved in a conflict, especially indirect ways, including stories, metaphors, and rituals.
Cultural influences and identities become important depending on context. When an aspect of cultural identity is threatened or misunderstood, it may become relatively more important than other cultural identities and this fixed, narrow identity may become the focus of stereotyping, negative projection, and conflict. This is a very common situation in intractable conflicts.
Therefore, it is useful for people in conflict to have interactive experiences that help them see each other as broadly as possible, experiences that foster the recognition of shared identities as well as those that are different.
Since culture is so closely related to our identities (who we think we are), and the ways we make meaning (what is important to us and how), it is always a factor in conflict. Cultural awareness leads us to apply the Platinum Rule in place of the Golden Rule. Rather than the maxim "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," the Platinum Rule advises: "Do unto others as they would have you do unto them."
Culture and Conflict: Connections
Cultures are embedded in every conflict because conflicts arise in human relationships. Cultures affect the ways we name, frame, blame, and attempt to tame conflicts. Whether a conflict exists at all is a cultural question. In an interview conducted in Canada, an elderly Chinese man indicated he had experienced no conflict at all for the previous 40 years[iii]. Among the possible reasons for his denial was a cultural preference to see the world through lenses of harmony rather than conflict, as encouraged by his Confucian upbringing. Labeling some of our interactions as conflicts and analyzing them into smaller component parts is a distinctly Western approach that may obscure other aspects of relationships.
Culture is always a factor in conflict, whether it plays a central role or influences it subtly and gently. For any conflict that touches us where it matters, where we make meaning and hold our identities, there is always a cultural component. Intractable conflicts like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict or the India-Pakistan conflict over Kashmir are not just about territorial, boundary, and sovereignty issues — they are also about acknowledgement, representation, and legitimization of different identities and ways of living, being, and making meaning.
Conflicts between teenagers and parents are shaped by generational culture, and conflicts between spouses or partners are influenced by gender culture. In organizations, conflicts arising from different disciplinary cultures escalate tensions between co-workers, creating strained or inaccurate communication and stressed relationships. Culture permeates conflict no matter what — sometimes pushing forth with intensity, other times quietly snaking along, hardly announcing its presence until surprised people nearly stumble on it.
Culture is inextricable from conflict, though it does not cause it. When differences surface in families, organizations, or communities, culture is always present, shaping perceptions, attitudes, behaviors, and outcomes.
When the cultural groups we belong to are a large majority in our community or nation, we are less likely to be aware of the content of the messages they send us. Cultures shared by dominant groups often seem to be "natural," "normal" — "the way things are done." We only notice the effect of cultures that are different from our own, attending to behaviors that we label exotic or strange.
Though culture is intertwined with conflict, some approaches to conflict resolution minimize cultural issues and influences. Since culture is like an iceberg — largely submerged — it is important to include it in our analyses and interventions. Icebergs unacknowledged can be dangerous, and it is impossible to make choices about them if we don't know their size or place. Acknowledging culture and bringing cultural fluency to conflicts can help all kinds of people make more intentional, adaptive choices.
Culture and Conflict: How to Respond
Given culture's important role in conflicts, what should be done to keep it in mind and include it in response plans? Cultures may act like temperamental children: complicated, elusive, and difficult to predict. Unless we develop comfort with culture as an integral part of conflict, we may find ourselves tangled in its net of complexity, limited by our own cultural lenses. Cultural fluency is a key tool for disentangling and managing multilayered, cultural conflicts.
Cultural fluency means familiarity with cultures: their natures, how they work, and ways they intertwine with our relationships in times of conflict and harmony. Cultural fluency means awareness of several dimensions of culture, including:
Communication
Ways of naming, framing, and taming conflict
Approaches to meaning making
Identities and roles
Each of these is described in more detail below.
Communication refers to different starting points about how to relate to and with others. There are many variations on these starting points, and they are outlined in detail in the topic Communication, Culture, and Conflict. Some of the major variations relate to the division between high- and low-context communications, a classification devised by Edward T. Hall.[iv]
In high-context communication, most of a message is conveyed by the context surrounding it, rather than being named explicitly in words. The physical setting, the way things are said, and shared understandings are relied upon to give communication meaning. Interactions feature formalized and stylized rituals, telegraphing ideas without spelling them out. Nonverbal cues and signals are essential to comprehension of the message. The context is trusted to communicate in the absence of verbal expressions, or sometimes in addition to them. High-context communication may help save face because it is less direct than low-context communication, but it may increase the possibilities of miscommunication because much of the intended message is unstated.
Low-context communication emphasizes directness rather than relying on the context to communicate. From this starting point, verbal communication is specific and literal, and less is conveyed in implied, indirect signals. Low-context communicators tend to "say what they mean and mean what they say." Low-context communication may help prevent misunderstandings, but it can also escalate conflict because it is more confrontational than high-context communication.
As people communicate, they move along a continuum between high- and low-context. Depending on the kind of relationship, the context, and the purpose of communication, they may be more or less explicit and direct. In close relationships, communication shorthand is often used, which makes communication opaque to outsiders but perfectly clear to the parties. With strangers, the same people may choose low-context communication.
Low- and high-context communication refers not only to individual communication strategies, but may be used to understand cultural groups. Generally, Western cultures tend to gravitate toward low-context starting points, while Eastern and Southern cultures tend to high-context communication. Within these huge categories, there are important differences and many variations. Where high-context communication tends to be featured, it is useful to pay specific attention to nonverbal cues and the behavior of others who may know more of the unstated rules governing the communication. Where low-context communication is the norm, directness is likely to be expected in return.
There are many other ways that communication varies across cultures. High- and low-context communication and several other dimensions are explored in Communication, Culture, and Conflict.
Ways of naming, framing, and taming conflict vary across cultural boundaries. As the example of the elderly Chinese interviewee illustrates, not everyone agrees on what constitutes a conflict. For those accustomed to subdued, calm discussion, an emotional exchange among family members may seem a threatening conflict. The family members themselves may look at their exchange as a normal and desirable airing of differing views. Intractable conflicts are also subject to different interpretations. Is an event a skirmish, a provocation, an escalation, or a mere trifle, hardly worth noticing? The answer depends on perspective, context, and how identity relates to the situation.
Just as there is no consensus across cultures or situations on what constitutes a conflict or how events in the interaction should be framed, so there are many different ways of thinking about how to tame it. Should those involved meet face to face, sharing their perspectives and stories with or without the help of an outside mediator? Or should a trusted friend talk with each of those involved and try to help smooth the waters? Should a third party be known to the parties or a stranger to those involved?
John Paul Lederach, in his book Preparing for Peace: Conflict Transformation Across Cultures, identifies two third-party roles that exist in U.S. and Somali settings, respectively — the formal mediator and the traditional elder[v]. The formal mediator is generally not known to those involved, and he or she tries to act without favoritism or investment in any particular outcome. Traditional elders are revered for their local knowledge and relationships, and are relied upon for direction and advice, as well as for their skills in helping parties communicate with each other. The roles of insider partial (someone known to the parties who are familiar with the history of the situation and the webs of relationships) and outsider neutral (someone unknown to the parties who has no stake in the outcome or continuing relationship with the parties) appear in a range of cultural contexts. Generally, insider partials tend to be preferred in traditional, high-context settings, while outside neutrals are more common in low-context settings.
These are just some of the ways that taming conflict varies across cultures. Third parties may use different strategies with quite different goals, depending on their cultural sense of what is needed. In multicultural contexts, parties' expectations of how conflict should be addressed may vary, further escalating an existing conflict.
Approaches to meaning-making also vary across cultures. Hampden-Turner and Trompenaars suggest that people have a range of starting points for making sense of their lives, including:
specificity (preferring explicit definitions, breaking down wholes into component parts, and measurable results) and diffuseness (focusing on patterns, the big picture, and process over outcome)
inner direction (sees virtue in individuals who strive to realize their conscious purpose) and outer direction (where virtue is outside each of us in natural rhythms, nature, beauty, and relationships)
synchronous time (cyclical and spiraling) and sequential time (linear and unidirectional).[vi]
When we don't understand that others may have quite different starting points, conflict is more likely to occur and to escalate. Even though the starting points themselves are neutral, negative motives are easily attributed to someone who begins from a different end of the continuum.[vii]
For example, when First Nations people sit down with government representatives to negotiate land claims in Canada or Australia, different ideas of time may make it difficult to establish rapport and make progress. First Nations people tend to see time as stretching forward and back, binding them in relationship with seven generations in both directions. Their actions and choices in the present are thus relevant to history and to their progeny. Government negotiators acculturated to Western European ideas of time may find the telling of historical tales and the consideration of projections generations into the future tedious and irrelevant unless they understand the variations in the way time is understood by First Nations people.
Of course, this example draws on generalizations that may or may not apply in a particular situation. There are many different Aboriginal peoples in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and elsewhere. Each has a distinct culture, and these cultures have different relationships to time, different ideas about negotiation, and unique identities. Government negotiators may also have a range of ethno cultural identities, and may not fit the stereotype of the woman or man in a hurry, with a measured, pressured orientation toward time.
Examples can also be drawn from the other three dimensions identified by Hampden-Turner and Trompenaars. When an intractable conflict has been ongoing for years or even generations, should there be recourse to international standards and interveners, or local rules and practices? Those favoring a Universalist starting point are more likely to prefer international intervention and the setting of international standards. Particularlists will be more comfortable with a tailor-made, home-grown approach than with the imposition of general rules that may or may not fit their needs and context.
Specificity and diffuseness also lead to conflict and conflict escalation in many instances. People, who speak in specifics, looking for practical solutions to challenges that can be implemented and measured, may find those who focus on process, feelings, and the big picture obstructionist and frustrating. On the other hand, those whose starting points are diffuse are more apt to catch the flaw in the sum that is not easy to detect by looking at the component parts, and to see the context into which specific ideas must fit.
Inner-directed people tend to feel confident that they can affect change, believing that they are "the masters of their fate, the captains of their souls."[viii] They focus more on product than process. Imagine their frustration when faced with outer-directed people, whose attention goes to nurturing relationships, living in harmony with nature, going with the flow, and paying attention to processes rather than products. As with each of the above sets of starting points, neither is right or wrong; they are simply different. A focus on process is helpful, but not if it completely fails to ignore outcomes. A focus on outcomes is useful, but it is also important to monitor the tone and direction of the process. Cultural fluency means being aware of different sets of starting points, and having a way to speak in both dialects, helping translate between them when they are making conflict worse.
These continua are not absolute, nor do they explain human relations broadly. They are clues to what might be happening when people are in conflict over long periods of time. We are meaning-making creatures, telling stories and creating understandings that preserve our sense of self and relate to our purpose. As we come to realize this, we can look into the process of meaning making for those in a conflict and find ways to help them make their meaning-making processes and conclusions more apparent to each other.
This can be done by storytelling and by the creation of shared stories, stories that are co-constructed to make room for multiple points of view within them. Often, people in conflict tell stories that sound as though both cannot be true. Narrative conflict-resolution approaches help them leave their concern with truth and being right on the sideline for a time, turning their attention instead to stories in which they can both see themselves.
Another way to explore meaning making is through metaphors. Metaphors are compact, tightly packaged word pictures that convey a great deal of information in shorthand form. For example, in exploring how a conflict began, one side may talk about its origins being buried in the mists of time before there were boundaries and roads and written laws. The other may see it as the offspring of a vexatious lawsuit begun in 1946. Neither is wrong — the issue may well have deep roots, and the lawsuit was surely a part of the evolution of the conflict. As the two sides talk about their metaphors, the more diffuse starting point wrapped up in the mists of time meets the more specific one, attached to a particular legal action. As the two talk, they deepen their understanding of each other in context, and learn more about their respective roles and identities.
Identities and roles refer to conceptions of the self. Am I an individual unit, autonomous, a free agent, ultimately responsible for myself? Or am I first and foremost a member of a group, weighing choices and actions by how the group will perceive them and be affected by them? Those who see themselves as separate individuals likely come from societies anthropologists call individualist. Those for whom group allegiance is primary usually come from settings anthropologists call collectivist, or communitarian.
In collectivist settings, the following values tend to be privileged:
cooperation
filial piety (respect for and deference toward elders)
participation in shared progress
reputation of the group
interdependence
In individualist settings, the following values tend to be privileged:
competition
independence
individual achievement
personal growth and fulfillment
self-reliance
When individualist and communitarian starting points influence those on either side of a conflict, escalation may result. Individualists may see no problem with "no holds barred" confrontation, while communitarian counterparts shrink from bringing dishonor or face-loss to their group by behaving in unseemly ways. Individualists may expect to make agreements with communitarians, and may feel betrayed when the latter indicate that they have to take their understandings back to a larger public or group before they can come to closure. In the end, one should remember that, as with other patterns described, most people are not purely individualist or communitarian. Rather, people tend to have individualist or communitarian starting points, depending on one's upbringing, experience, and the context of the situation.
Conclusion There is no one-size-fits-all approach to conflict resolution, since culture is always a factor. Cultural fluency is therefore a core competency for those who intervene in conflicts or simply want to function more effectively in their own lives and situations. Cultural fluency involves recognizing and acting respectfully from the knowledge that communication, ways of naming, framing, and taming conflict, approaches to meaning-making, and identities and roles vary across cultures[TB2] .
Culture in the Workplace
Cultures also exist in the context of identifiable work units or professions. Consider the different work cultures you may have encountered in your professional life. Engineering, Sales, Legal, Management, Production, Professionals, Contractors, etc. within one single organization may all have their own work-culture, as well as make up the organizational culture overall. Government, public, or non-profit organizations may have a very different culture compared to a large for-profit private enterprise, which is again quite different culturally from a small family business.
Yang and Laroche write about culture in the workplace in terms of leadership from the perspective of multiculturalism and identify. Two particularly fraught areas when it comes to multicultural workplace conflict in Canada include hierarchy and individualism.
Using Manitoba as a case example, Yang and Laroche found that:
~10,000 immigrants come to Manitoba each year
Four out of the top five countries represented have a much more hierarchical social structure than Canada.
Five out of the top five of the countries have a much more collectivist social structure than Canada (i.e., identify more as a member of a group than as an individual).
Hierarchy
Hierarchical
Egalitarian
Managers
Have the responsibility to ensure that tasks are done to their specifications May be unwilling or unable to listen to employee's concerns about management style
Do not expect employees to ask how to do their jobs May be willing and able to listen to employee's concerns about management style
Employees
Do not have the authority to do tasks their own way May not feel they can take issues up with the manager
Expected to know, and if not, to find out on their own May be willing and able to raise concerns with the manager
Possible conflict when values do not align
From the egalitarian manager's perspective, the employee seems to need a lot of "hand-holding" and perhaps they do not know what they are doing. From the hierarchal employee's perspective, the boss is lazy or incompetent. The inability to bring up such concerns can allow the problem and resentment to fester and even lead to poor performance reviews.
From the authoritative manager's perspective, the employee is oppositional, unwilling to conform to the organizational frameworks in place, lazy, or incompetent. From the egalitarian employee's perspective, the boss is inflexible, outdated, a micromanager. Bringing up concerns with management style may reinforce manager's perception of lazy, entitled, incompetent, or oppositional employee
Individuality
Collectivist
Individualist
Manager
Expectation that the work will be shared between team members Benefits and costs shared
Expectation that each individual worker will take care of their assigned part. Benefits and costs are distributed based on success
Employee
Tend to be less concerned with individual roles and responsibilities and focus instead on the function of the group. "My work contributes to the success of the team." Benefits and costs are shared
Concerned with individual roles and responsibilities and focuses on individual achievement. "My work is solely my responsibility, to get help is an admission of inadequacy." "Benefits of my work should be mine, as well as the costs for my failures."
Possible conflict when values do not align
From the individualist manager's perspective, the employee seems to jump in on others' work uninvited, attempting to get unearned credit. They should be less concerned with what others are doing and focus on their own job. From the collectivist employee's perspective, the boss fails to recognize the valuable input of the team and plays favourites. Additionally, the workplace is too competitive, and teammates are greedy, selfish, and/or lazy.
From the collectivist manager's perspective, the employee is greedy, selfish, and/or lazy. They are over-ambitious and always looking for recognition and their "fair share" when it was a team effort. From the individualist employee's perspective, the boss fails to recognize their contribution and hard work. They may feel underappreciated and lose drive. May feel that coworkers who did not put in the work are always swooping in to get credit.
Theory: Conflict Styles and Culture
Ting-Toomey, Oetzel, and Yee-Jung, did research into how our conflict styles and cultures intersect. This was done by evaluating conflict styles and their differences in individualistic and collectivistic cultures. Building on the five conflict styles discussed earlier, the researchers arranged reactions to conflict in terms of self-face concern (your own reputation and sense of security) and other-face (another's reputation and sense of security) concern. Avoiding and harmonizing styles on these models were rated more positively than they were on the traditional five-point scale, as they showed more other-face concern. Ting-Toomey et al. also proposed three other styles: emotional expression, passive aggression, and third-party help. Third-party help shows, in part, a positive face opportunity for the person asked to intervene, while passive aggression and emotional expression are included because they are common in more individualistic cultures.
Collectivist cultures are more likely to use avoiding, harmonizing, compromising, cooperating, and third-party help. These styles show moderate to high other-face concern and low to moderate self-face concern, except for cooperating, which shows high concern for both faces. Individualistic cultures, however, are more likely to use directing, emotional expression, and passive aggression. These show moderate to low other-face concern and moderate to high self-face concern.
While these patterns can be important to acknowledge, it is also important to note that individual behaviours may show considerable variation. It was also noted in the studies that both independent and inter-dependent people (for example, some multi-ethnic individuals) have been shown to use more conflict styles and are more likely to use compromising and cooperation when presented with the opportunity to do so.
[ii] See also the essays on Cultural and Worldview Frames and Communication Tools for Understanding Cultural Differences.
[iii] LeBaron, Michelle and Bruce Grundison. 1993. Conflict and Culture: Research in Five Communities in British Columbia, Canada. Victoria, British Columbia: University of Victoria Institute for Dispute Resolution reprints in the context of reviews. | eng | 2e65ec93-f408-4dab-86f6-f4b56c97ae5e | https://adralberta.com/communications-in-adr-student-manual/sesssion-9/ |
PHYSICAL AND ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS
An aubergine can be white, green, red, purple or black, either uniformly or with streaks (Ctifl, 2003).
The pigments responsible for its purple colour are anthocyanins (delphinidin-3-rutinoside (D3R) and nasunin (NAS)) (Mennella, 2012). They also have the ability to increase plant resistance to stress (Li, 2018).
Anthocyanin biosynthesis is regulated by light. In the aubergine cultivar Lanshan Hexian, the colour is revealed after two days of exposure to light (Li, 2018).
Aubergine is a significant source of polyphenol oxidase. This enzyme is responsible for browning the flesh of the aubergine when it is cut (Mishra, 2012).
Aubergine contains polyphenolic acids. These have beneficial effects on health thanks to their protective capacity against certain chronic diseases, such as cancer or arthritis. Of these different acids, chlorogenic acid represents up to 90% of the total phenolic acids present in this fruit (Kaushik, 2019).
The phenolic acid content in the flesh of aubergines varies between cultivars. Wild relatives of aubergine generally have higher diversity and concentrations of phenolic acids than modern cultivated varieties (Kaushik, 2019).
Glycoalkaloids in aubergine play an important role in the defence of the plants against parasites. They have a wide range of pharmacological properties, including anti-cancer activity, and many are associated with the treatment of several diseases such as Alzheimer's and myasthenia gravis (Lelario, 2019).
A Chinese team evaluated the effects of continuous intake of aubergine powder or placebo on blood pressure (BP) in 100 stressed participants divided into three subgroups: normal BP, high BP or grade 1 hypertension: Aubergine powder intake significantly decreased diastolic blood pressure (DBP) at week 8 in the normal-high BP group and systolic blood pressure (SBP) and DBP at week 12 in all three groups, compared to the placebo groups. This antihypertensive effect is attributed to the choline esters, including acetylcholine, which are very present in aubergine (Nishimura, 2019).
RAW
The following values are approximate and depend on variety, season, ripeness, cultivation conditions, etc.
Raw aubergines are low in energy* as they provide an average of 21.20 calories (kcal) per 100 g or 88.80 kJ. An average aubergine weighs 225 to 250 g depending on the size, which corresponds to an energy intake of approximately 47.70 to 53 kcal.
COMPOSITION TABLES
For each nutrient, the tables provide information on the content, minimum and maximum values, as well as the percentage of the Dietary Reference Values (DRVs) per 100 g net of raw aubergine.
* Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods.
Zoom on polyphenols
Polyphenols are substances with an antioxidant effect.
Raw aubergine contains few polyphenols according to chromatographic analysis after hydrolysis.
ROASTED/BAKED
The following values are approximate and depend on variety, season, ripeness, cultivation conditions, etc.Roasted/baked aubergines are low in energy* as they provide an average of 33.80 calories (kcal) per 100 g or 143 kJ. An average aubergine weighs 225 to 250 g, depending on the size, which corresponds to an energy intake of approximately 76.05 to 84.50 kcal.
COMPOSITION TABLES
For each nutrient, the tables provide information on the content, minimum and maximum values, as well as the percentage of the Dietary Reference Values (DRVs) per 100 g net of roasted/baked aubergine (flesh and skin), except for the table of polyphenols which refers to cooked aubergine (cooking method not specified).
* Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on nutrition and health claims made on foods.
The polyphenols present in cooked aubergine are mainly phenolic acids with a majority of hydroxycinnamic acids, according to HPLC analysis.
Nutrition and health claims
According to the definitions of nutrition claims as set out in Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims, and in view of the composition of raw aubergine, the following claim may be used:
NUTRITION CLAIMS OF RAW AUBERGINE:
Low in energy (100 g of raw aubergine provide less than 40 kcal)
Fat-free (100 g of raw aubergine provide less than 0.5 g)
Low in sugar (100 g of raw aubergine provide less than 5 g)
Nutrition and health claims
According to the definitions of nutrition claims as set out in Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims, and in view of the composition of roasted/baked aubergines, the following claims may be used:
NUTRITION CLAIMS OF ROASTED/BAKED AUBERGINE
Low in energy (100 g of baked aubergine provide less than 40 kcal)
Fat-free (100 g of baked aubergine provide less than 0.5 g)
Low in sugar (100 g of baked aubergine provide less than 5g)
Source of potassium(100 g of baked aubergine provide more than 15% of DRVs) | eng | 9ad0c901-14f5-405f-b9ad-f428c7cf827d | https://www.aprifel.com/en/nutritional-sheet/eggplant/ |
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Income inequality in the United States has emerged as a popular topic in the media as well as the upcoming presidential election. The Occupy Movement has garnered a great deal of media attention in the past six months, with its premise of protesting economic and social inequality. The upcoming presidential debates are certain to feature a fair amount of political rhetoric in an attempt to address the issue of income inequality.
The chart above depicts the percentage of total income1 that the top 10% of earners (in 2010, families with a market income above $108k) are responsible for. As seen in the chart, the line forms a "U" shape where the top 10% accounted for approximately 45% of total income prior to WWII, declined to the low/mid 30's until the late 1970's and has risen to approximately 45% today.
In addition, we can use the GINI ratio (index of income concentration) to further scrutinize income disparity. The GINI ratio is a statistical measure of income equality ranging from 0-1. A measure of 1 indicates perfect inequality; i.e. one person has all the income and the rest have none. A measure of 0 indicates perfect equality; i.e. all people have equal shares of income. As also seen in the chart, the GINI ratio has also risen precipitously since its inception in 1967. Currently the GINI index stands at 0.47, which stands out as one of the highest when compared to other developed economies:
Germany
0.27
France
0.32
Italy
0.32
Canada
0.32
Japan
0.38
Uruguay
0.45
Russia
0.42
Singapore
0.47
There are many theories as to why we have seen such growth in income inequality since the late 1970's. Potential explanations include:
Immigration of unskilled workers has put downward wage pressure on native born workers.
Advances in computers and automation may have replaced moderate to low skilled workers, thereby decreasing demand for these types of employees.
Decline of private sector labor unions and their ability to maximize incomes of their members.
Education gap between rich and poor has grown substantially. Cost of tuition is prohibitive for low income families. This has led to a shortage of highly skilled workers; therefore, demand (compensation) goes up for these types of workers.
The upcoming presidential debates will surely contain a healthy dose of discussion regarding income inequality, with a bulk focusing on tax policy and education reform. It will be interesting to see how each candidate plans to address these issues and the effect these policies will have on the financial markets. Is income inequality a detriment to the greater economy, or an essential part of capitalism?
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How to Cook Pumpkin Seeds for a Quick and Easy Snack
So your pumpkin carving skills leave a little to be desired. (Is that a witch or a Smurf?) But even if your finished jack-o'-lantern looks a bit, um, jacked, there's buried treasure hidden inside. Pumpkin seeds (or pepitas if you're fancy) are a tasty, crunchy and nutritious snack that are surprisingly easy to make at home. A 1 cup serving of pumpkin seeds includes about 150 calories, 5 mg protein and 20 mg calcium, plus about 10 mg iron and 90 mg magnesium. Ready to cook those pumpkin seeds? Here's how.
1. preheat The Oven To 350°f
This temperature setting will depend on your oven. Make sure to keep a careful eye on your snack, because every oven is different and seeds can go from toasty to blackened in a blink of an eye.
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2. remove The Stringy Pumpkin Pulp
The best way to do this is by scraping the inside of the pumpkin with a metal spoon, which you probably already know if you're a pumpkin carving veteran. Once the pulp has separated from the interior walls of the squash, plop it in a bowl and proceed to the next step.
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3. clean The Pumpkin Seeds
Transfer the seeds and pulp into a strainer and rinse in cold water to clean off the slippery stuff. Remove the seeds from the strainer and soak them in a bowl of cold water. Strain again and pat with a paper towel to dry.
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4. season The Seeds
Spread the seeds out in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Drizzle olive oil on top of the seeds and toss until they're well-coated. Then sprinkle a generous amount of kosher salt over the seeds, or try a spice blend, like basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt and Parmesan (yum). Give the seeds another stir before spreading them in a single layer again.
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5. pop The Pumpkin Seeds In The Oven For 10 Minutes
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Can AI make better art than humans? We asked IBM's Seth Dobrin
From visual artworks, to novels and classical musicArtificial intelligence has been infiltrating every industry and the world of arts and culture is no exception. In other words, AI art is poised to explode.
AI text-to-image generators such as DALL-E or Midjourney have been creating remarkable visual artworks. ChatGPT has taken the world by the storm with its ability to answer questions, write essays, and summarize texts, among other things. AI-generated art is even being displayed at world-renowned museums.
These examples show just how powerful generative AI can be and bid this pressing question: is AI about to replace human artists?
Seth Dobrin, IBM's first-ever Global Chief AI Officer, has an answer. We caught up with him at TNW Conference 2022 and talked about the potential of computer-created art.
If you'd like to get his predictions in full, check out the video embedded at the top of this article. Alternatively, you can watch it right here.
AI-generated visual art already exists in various forms. There are examples of artists — such as Refik Anadol — who are the actual creators, but use artificial intelligence to augment their artworks. There are also tools like DALL-E which "are getting there," although it's difficult to say whether their works are truly indistinguishable from humans'.
Dobrin has a similar view on news articles, noting that financial news is already being automatically generated to an extent. And while he doesn't believe that AI-generated text is as engaging as a writer's would be, he explained that GPT-3 and Large Language Models (LLMs) can generate stories that journalists can use as a starting point.
But when it comes to movies and novels, AI has a longer way to go. That's because "AI needs to truly learn emotion, really be able to simulate it, and invoke empathy — better than it can today," Dobrin said. He expects five more years for novel creation, and between five to 10 years for movie production.
But what's Dobrin's prediction on classical music? And does he believe that AI will merely augment humans in the creative process — or eventually replace them? | eng | 56743c90-54b9-4612-8085-f7872cf9a14c | https://thenextweb.com/news/can-ai-make-better-art-than-humans-seth-dobrin |
Building a Healthy Product Culture
Episode 072
Get ready to unravel the true meaning of culture within organizations with our incredible guest, Tatyana Mamut. Tatyana breaks it down for us by highlighting how culture is much more than workplace benefits - it's the environments and structures that leaders establish, shaping what their teams can or can't achieve. So, if your organization isn't hitting the mark, it might be time to consider the top leadership's influence on the culture - a factor you might have overlooked!
As we continue the journey with Tatyana, she enlightens us on the importance of understanding a company's culture when you're eyeing a leadership role. Be prepared to dive deep into self-reflection, as it is crucial to know your values and be open about them during the interview. But, how can you figure out the culture of a company you're yet to join? It turns out, asking questions about past successes, failures, and existing systems can provide a sneak peek into the company's way of life. Whether you're a seasoned leader or an ambitious product manager, this episode is packed with insights and advice to help you navigate and shape your company's culture for the better. Buckle up for a culture ride with Tatyana Mamut - it's one you won't want to miss! q&a episodes. That's all at product voices.com. And be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform. Now, here's our host, JJ Rorie, CEO of Great Product Management.
JJ 00:36
Hello, and welcome to Product Voices. I am so excited about my guest today. Tatyana Mamut is just an amazing product leader. And I know you know her well. So I'm not going to go over, you know, the huge bio that she probably deserves. But the truth is, you all know her very well. So thought leader, just an amazing executive. For many years, she's worked at companies like Amazon, and Salesforce, and IDEO, and next door and just really amazing product leader, product thought leader. And I'm excited to spend the next little while with her. Tatyana, thank you so much for joining me.
Tatyana 01:10
Thanks for having me.
JJ 01:12
Yeah, it's gonna be fun. So. So one of the things that you talk about a lot, and I just I love your thoughts on this is culture, and what that means, like culture in product teams and organizations. And you know, how organizations can build healthy cultures and cultures that lend themselves to, you know, successful products and innovation. So, I want to start there, like, just give me your thoughts on your general ideas around culture, you know what it means? And I know that sounds like such a basic question, but it's culture is one of those words that we use a lot, and we throw around a lot, but what does it really mean to an organization? So start there just kind of lay the groundwork for me on? What's a healthy culture look like? What's culture mean to an organization? And then I think that will drive the rest of the conversation.
Tatyana 01:59
Okay, so this is a great question. And something that everybody's talking about, like culture, this culture, that what's a good culture, what's a bad culture, and I really want to take the words good culture and bad culture off the table. Because what's good for one person is bad for another and what's bad for one person is good for another. So like carte blanche, there is no good culture or bad culture, that's the first time.
Tatyana 02:25
So culture is not the kombucha on tap. It's not how many days of vacation you have, it's not whether you work remotely or not, although that does play into it. Culture is what we anthropologist called the field of possibility possibilities that create the environment by which people can do certain things or cannot do certain things. So it's basically the structures that you create as a leader, that create the field of possibilities for what your team can do. That is culture. And why that matters so much, is because in an environment where we work, especially, that field of possibilities that you create, as a leader, create your business outcomes and create the outcomes for how authentic people can be for what kinds of people you attract into your organization, for how collaborative people are, or are not, you know, some cultures are not very collaborative, and they work very, very well like Apple, for example, right? Other cultures need to be more collaborative to work well. So all of those structures that you create, as a leader actually create the field of conditions, so that certain your employees will work a particular way or will not work a particular way that will yield different outcomes. And I can give you an example. So the example I love to bring up in terms of what is culture is if anybody has ever been over the bridge, from Singapore to Malaysia, you will understand what I'm talking about. So on one side, right on the Singapore side, when people are driving in Singapore, everybody follows the rules. They're you know, they drive you know very much by the rules very, very, in a very rational way. As soon as the same driver this very same driver goes over the bridge into Malaysia, they start driving like a madman. Right? Why is that it's the same driver in the same car. It's the cultural context has changed, the cultural field has changed. And people we as human beings are hard wired to respond to the cultural context and do different things in different cultural environments. And great leaders understand this. And great leaders create that cultural context so that their employees and their or teams will behave and get the outcomes that they want.
JJ 05:05
That is fascinating. And I love that example. I was recently in Singapore, but I didn't cross the bridge I should have now I will next time. So, okay, so we leaders will set that conditions. And I love that definition. By the way, it's it's fascinating. And spot on. Like, it's so good. It's not about the ping pong table. It's not, it's not about the days off. Okay, you've got a leader who is needing to, to set reset culture, right? Do you start with the outcomes that you want? And then back into the environment you want to create to make that happen? Or is there some DNA of the organization that you've got to take into account? Like, how would a leader go about that?
Tatyana 05:51
Okay, so, um, yes, so if you if your organization is achieving what you want to achieve, in terms of your business results, in terms of your product outcomes, and in terms of the people, the types of people that you are attracting and retaining, don't change your culture, everything is working just fine. If people are tweeting bad things about you online, or whatever, I worked at Amazon, tons of people tweeted terrible things about Amazon stock price 5x. Lots of people want to work at Amazon, right? Like, not a lot of reasons to change the culture dramatically. Right? Right. Ignore that stuff, right? Everybody's gonna have their own opinions. Lots of people don't like a particular culture, different strokes for different folks. However, if you are not achieving what you want in terms of business outcomes, product outcomes, or the type of hiring, retaining the types of people that you want, you need to first look at, you know, what, what is happening, right? What are those different dynamics that you want to change. And then the number one thing that needs to be changed the way that you create those conditions of possibility within the organization. And the number one lever by which you create culture, is how the top leader behaves.
Tatyana 07:18
So another insight from anthropology is that we as humans, as humans have what we call mimetic consciousness, the number one way in which we learn as human beings as children, is by watching our parents. We watch and we mimic our role models, we watch, and we mimic our authority figures. So if you are the leader, the top leader of an organization, and things are not going the way that you want them to go, first, look within yourself. What are you doing? How are you behaving? And are people mimicking certain things about what you are doing, in a way that's misinterpreting what you're doing, or maybe what you say you want. And what you actually do aren't necessarily aligned all the time, because you can say all all the things that you want, but if your behavior actually reinforces something different, people are going to mimic your behavior, not follow the things that you're saying. So that's the number one thing that you do. And then I have a model, if you go to culture risk.com, I have a talk there and a model about how to change culture, How does culture get formed and shaped? So we talked about mimetic consciousness, the behaviors, and especially the behavior of the top leader, but then also the like, you know, as you cascade down, right? Who are the other top leaders in different functions, right? And are they behaving the ways that you want your cultured form? And then also the things that we know the principles outlining, not just your value system, but also what are the operating principles by which your company will function? Right? And then you want to create mechanisms, right? That actually create the systems put the systems in place, so that people don't have to remember how to behave, they automatically need to go through these systems in the company to behave that way. For example, if you're in product, you have a roadmapping process, if that roadmapping processes, every team does it individually, right? That's less collaborative culture that leads to a less collaborative culture. Then if you have a roadmapping process like we did at Salesforce where all the teams have to come together every quarter and share their roadmaps and they get together have input on each other's roadmaps and those types of things. So you want to create mechanisms or systems as well.
JJ 09:50
That's awesome. And we will link to, to that, that talk that you have so that folks can can learn a little bit more for you. Um, so curious about the leader coming in to a new company or interviewing for a new company, I'm gonna start with leader and then we'll we'll go to product managers as well. But let's say a leader is looking for their next opportunity. And they want to know if the culture existing culture in that organization is going to fit their values and really just be a good fit for them. How can an individual who's interviewing for a leadership role understand and what things can they ask and probe about to understand the executive team, the environment, the culture of an organization?
Tatyana 10:40
Yes. So the old philosophical dictum Know thyself, is the most important thing. Yeah, I know who you are first. And again, I do you hear too many people say I want to be in a good culture, or I'm tired of these toxic cultures. But a toxic culture for one person may not be a toxic culture from another one. So be really clearly specific. So for me a toxic culture in terms of how I did it, right. I am really an innovator, you know, are in many ways a rule breaker, I don't do well, with bureaucracy, I don't do well with you know, too many environments in which, you know, the, the how is more important than the what? The way for many people, when they talk about toxic cultures, it's the opposite, right? They want to be in a very nice environment where nobody ever says anything mean, or anything like that, right? I am fine with people even yelling at me, in many cases, as long as they're what is on point, right, as long as they're, they're telling their truth. You know, and they're being honest, that, to me is more important. So first of all, know yourself, and what works for you, and what doesn't work for you. And then what I do, in every first conversation about a job is I am very clear with people about who I am, what I'm good at, and what I am not good at. And in, in every job since IDEO, which that job I interviewed for that job in 2007. I've told every single person who's called me about a job in the very first conversation. I am not a diplomat, if you're looking for someone who will do things gingerly, and with a high degree of diplomacy, I am not your person.
JJ 12:48
I have a question. Did anybody say oh, you know, as probably not going to be a good fit. Thanks for letting me know.
Tatyana 12:54
100%.
JJ 12:55
Yes, I love that. Yes.
Tatyana 12:58
They would, like if I had taken that job, I would have been miserable. And, and you know, probably I would have quit or have been fired, and not maintained good relationships, right. The one of the things that I love about my career is that every job I've ever held, I have amazing relationships from that job. Because I was able to be authentically me. Even if it didn't work out for some reason. No, we had to part ways. Everybody knew exactly who I was. Everybody knew that I was being completely authentically me. And if we found out that didn't quite fit, that's fine, because we were all you know, upfront about it. Yeah. So I would say first know who you are, be honest about who you are. Right? And then right, really dig into the things the mechanisms like ask about the mechanisms, right, that peep that the company has in place that actually put the the walk behind the talk that they do. So if they say, Oh, we're really innovative. We love to drive innovation, for example, say, tell me about the last amazing innovation breakthrough that you have. Right? Or if they say we're a company that encourages risk taking and failure, say, tell me about the last big failure that you had? And what happened to that team. Right? Ask them, like when they say something, be really excited. Don't be skeptical. I'd be really excited. And say, tell me more about when that actually happened. The last time that that happened in your organization tells me a story. Yeah. And it's through those stories that you will see. Do you want to be a protagonist in one of those company's stories?
JJ 15:00
I love that that is that's amazing. And I think that digging a little bit is so important because an interview processes on both sides, I think, you know, both both parties are probably trying to put their best foot forward, right? I don't think enough people have the confidence and the self awareness to do what you do, right and say, This is who I am, this is this is what I want. This is you know, what I'm going to bring to the table, it's either gonna fit or it's not right. And so I wish more people would do that, you know, no matter what they were saying to be very transparent, but I don't think that's always the case. So I want to ask very specifically about product managers who are interviewing how, obviously, some of the same advice you would give them right now they know yourself, know what you're looking for, etc. But how do you think they can kind of tease out maybe some of that Leadership, Culture leaders the way that their leaders behave? Because they may not see that in an interview process? Is there anything you can ask of leaders or their teams that may be able to tease out what that culture may be? Be like in the real world day to day?
Tatyana 16:07
Yeah, I mean, I would say, one of the interesting things about interviewing for a product role is that oftentimes, what organizations say they want more innovation, more ownership, more agency for product leaders, are not the ways in which the mechanisms or the system, or at least set up in the company. So you have a disconnect between oftentimes not always, but oftentimes between what the recruiter with the hiring manager says they want and a product leader, and what the actual systems in the company, allow for a product manager to do. Yeah. And so ask about the mechanisms, right? So ask, you know, if there's like, how does, how does roadmapping work? Who gets the final say? Yeah, tell me about the last. I do like that question. Tell me about the last big product innovation that was shipped. And tell me the story. Concretely, how was that idea determined? Who approved that idea? How was that rolled out? Right, basically, who made the decisions around whether to ship an idea, because that's what most product managers really want more of in their career is that real decision making authority to drive the product decisions? And that's what most companies say that they want.
Tatyana 17:40
When you get down to the stories about who makes the decisions, however, right, you can often see a gap. And so in that gap, if you do see a gap, don't necessarily run, right? But say, Hey, I noticed that there's a little bit of a gap between the story of how proactive you want a product manager to be, and the fact that for example, the CEO, or the chief product officer made all the decisions, right in that story. What kind of mechanisms? Are you putting in place to change that? And do you want a product leader to help? Right, to create those new mechanisms? And if I were to do that, how would that be perceived? Now, you'd be taking a little bit of a risk, right? If you were doing that, but it would also potentially make a great story for your nest, even if it doesn't work out.
JJ 18:37
Yeah, absolutely. So I'm curious. The, the mechanisms, the systems, right, that need to be put in place to generate the outcomes, right, and set the kind of conditions and conditions of possibilities, right? How often do healthy teams review those mechanisms? I mean, is it is it just looking at the outcomes? And if they're getting what they want, they're good to go? Or is there they're like a kind of retrospective of the mechanisms because that that's where the rubber meets the road, I would assume, in day to day work, right? And so is there a reflection process or an optimization process that tends to happen in these healthy cultures?
Tatyana 19:22
When I'm the head of product, I really use the annual planning process to reevaluate everything about the organization. So I would say if your chief product officer or a head of product for a fairly large product area or product portfolio, you absolutely should be using your annual planning sort of time and process to be your event reevaluating. You know, is my organization designed correctly? Do I have the right people in the right roles? Do I have the right competencies that are required to take care the organization in the business into to the right level for the next year. And in addition to that, do I have the right mechanism set up in place to help me achieve what I want in the next year? So mechanisms? If you again, in the annual planning cycle, you know, oftentimes you say, well, we're where you need to, like, you know, we're going to expand, for example, into a new market, like that's my a goal that you might set in the annual planning process. Well, you might need a completely new team with completely new mechanisms to actually allow you to do that. And so that's where the natural time for product leaders to reevaluate is that annual planning cycle. In addition, if things aren't working, and relationships are starting to fall apart in an organization, that's often another time, right to really reexamine mid cycle, even if you're not in a annual planning process, whether your mechanisms are set up the right way.
JJ 21:00
Yeah, yeah, I love that. And I think it's it, I asked the question, because I tend to see a little bit of complacency in that area. And maybe it's maybe maybe the healthy cultures in the in the really healthy, you know, culture drivers and leaders don't do that and use that natural cadence. But I tend to see a little bit of complacency when it comes to systems and mechanisms and processes and that sort of thing. So I love the anything we can do to just mirror it to a natural cadence of the organization, it's going to typically help, right? Because if you're throwing another wrench in it, you know, another new planning session or what have you. So they annual processing, or annual planning seems to make a lot of sense there.
JJ 21:44
So I only have one final question for you. And it's a bit general, but but I would love to hear your thoughts on just, you know, product management, innovation, business cultures in the next three years, like, where are we going? Like? That's a huge question. I know. But I mean, there's so many things going on in the macro environment, and and down in the micro environment about you know, where we're going to work and how we're going to work and those sorts of things. Any, like any brilliant thoughts on you know, where do you think organizations and product teams are going to be, you know, over the next few years.
Tatyana 22:19
I'll tell you about a couple of trends that I'm seeing, which are really exciting. And then also somewhat concerning. The first is, so you know, that whole thing where, if you wanted to start a startup, you knew I needed a technical co founder, you no longer need that I am seeing so many amazing startups with one founder, non technical, who has been able to build an amazing MVP product with AI. Yeah, so you can get the design done, you can get the coding generator, you get the app done, you can get everything done, if you're non technical. So the programming skills are no longer a requirement for product leaders to do anything. And then the actual sort of nitty gritty pixel design skills also are not necessarily product leaders, or product managers, the people who understand what humans want, and what will actually create value, or the people who will thrive. Right, if you thought about getting a coding degree, forget it. Like, it's not necessary anymore. You know,
JJ 23:32
Maybe maybe an anthropology degree, maybe an anthropology degree.
Tatyana 23:37
Absolutely. Psychology, anthropology, sociology. Those are the fields that really help you understand the things that AI can't understand what will humans want in the future? And how do we develop that? And then the how do we develop that? Right, the AI can do that as our co-pilots. So that's one thing that I really am excited to see is so many non technical founders now not need a tech, co technical co founder, and raising tons of money, creating an incredible NVB products, because the AI can do that for us. So that's, that's number one. Learn about humans don't learn about the technology, you don't need that.
Tatyana 24:27
And so, you know, that's the big thing. Now the other pieces are as one of the things that we also see is that even as again, a lot of these technical skills as product managers, writing, prioritizing, creating presentations again, those are no longer the skills of the future. The skills of the future are learning how to tap into new knowledge about where is the excitement about, you know what humans are going to want to do. Two years from now, Where's that coming from, because everything is going to be reshaped in the next few years, everything. our relationships, our economy, where we live, the fact that just like having English as your native language isn't necessarily going to be a competitive advantage anymore in the way that it has been for the last 200 years, I mean, fundamental shifts are going to happen. And learning how to tap into where the world is going. Not just by reading things and understanding things, but by going deeper into human needs, human mental models. And then also I think energy fields, and how energy is shifting to different areas of development is going to be a really, really critical area for people to develop.
Tatyana 25:59
And so that is a place that I'm asking everyone to really understand and to evolve themselves into. How do we not just live in the world of knowledge forms and thought forms? But how do we tap into broader energy fields, and understand where the future is going? How the future is evolving? And what are the deeper things underneath the things that we say and the things that we write?
JJ 26:29
Yeah, that's amazing. Wow. Oh, exciting times, no doubt, no doubt. And I knew you would have an amazing answer to that last question. So I'm so excited. I asked it.
JJ 26:41
Tatyana, this has been so much fun. Thank you so, so much for joining me for sharing all of your wisdom listeners, we will certainly link to all of her amazing work. And so you can you know, glean a little bit more from her. But again, thank you so much for joining me on Product Voices. I loved the conversation.
Tatyana 27:00
Thank you for inviting me. It's been fun.
JJ 27:02
Awesome. And thank you all for joining us on Product Voices | eng | b1fa9227-b678-47c0-a3cc-261ffa9d2919 | https://www.productvoices.com/post/building-a-healthy-product-culture |
Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, the Embracement - Byzantine Icon
The Holy Apostles Peter and Paulwere chosen by Jesus Christ to become Apostles and to teach the Gospel to the Jews as well as to the nations.
Apostle Peter was originally from Bethsaida in Galilee and was a fisherman by profession. Near the lake of Gennesaret where he and his brother Andreas were fishing, they met Jesus Christ whom they followed faithfully.
Apostle Paulwas born a pagan in Tarsus, Cilicia, but on a trip to Damascus he met Jesus Christ through a miracle and thus embraced Christianity.
The two are the leading Apostles of our Church who preached the Truth and the Word of God during their tours. They breathed their last in martyrdom in Rome.
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First in prominence among the Apostles, and teachers to the Universe, intercede to the Master of all for peace in the world and for our souls great mercy.
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O Lord, receive unto the enjoyment of Your good things and Your rest, the steadfast preachers of Godly words, the pinnacle of Your Disciples. Receive their pain and death above every sacrifice, for You alone know the hearts of men.
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Easter
Easter- The feast of the resurrection, but also the Easter bunny season! Enchanting Easter bunnies and Easter figures to collect and display, suitable for the Spring Festival, delight and inspire the imagination. What would Easter be without traditional rabbits? There are constant innovations in Easter figures on the market that make Easter even more interesting. How about, for example, the Easter bunnies from Lotte Sievers-Hahn? | eng | 18993f42-b660-4409-99e7-687772fa7f4c | https://www.geschenke-leopold.eu/en/c/easter |
A FAWN IS BORN
After more than 20 years of walking with whitetails of both sexes, I came the closest I've ever been to film the birth of a fawn on May 26. I came across an adult doe that's 8- or 9-years-old that I've been walking with since she was a fawn that had just given birth to a fawn minutes earlier. I was lucky to spot the doe lying in a stand of hardwood trees with her newborn as I walked by about 20 yards away.
The fawn next to its mother not long after it was born.
Most does would have bolted before I got anywhere near that close, but since this particular doe knew I didn't pose a threat, she wasn't concerned and remained where she was. The fawn was still wet and wasn't yet strong enough to stand. The doe licked the fawn all over to clean it. Because of my relationship with the doe, I was able to film the interaction between the two from a matter of feet away.
Even though I missed the birth of that fawn by a matter of minutes, I knew that this doe normally has twins, so I was excited about the prospects of witnessing and filming the birth of the fawn's twin. In the meantime, I filmed the newborn consuming what may have been its first meal as it nursed while the doe was lying in a position that exposed her udder to the fawn. The fawn nursed several times between being thoroughly licked by its mother.
I also witnessed the fawn eventually taking its first steps. It made many unsuccessful attempts to stand on wobbly legs before finally being able to stand on all four feet. Even when the fawn did finally stand and walk, its legs were still unsteady. Watching that fawn's poor mobility soon after birth was a sign of how vulnerable newborns are to predators of all types.
If a coyote, wolf, bobcat, or bear had come along when I did, they would have had an easy meal, unless the doe had been aggressive enough to chase the predator away. Even after fawns are a week or two old, they are still easy prey for most predators. Their muscles are not yet strong enough for them to outrun predators. During those critical first two weeks of life, fawns primarily rely on hiding to avoid predators.
Does that have twin fawns typically hide each fawn in a different location for at least two weeks to reduce the chances of a predator killing both fawns. If a predator happens upon a doe soon after she gives birth to twins, however, when they are still together, both fawns are usually lost. I've happened upon twin fawns that were still together on several occasions when the doe left in response to my presence.
Predators must certainly encounter the same thing on occasion. Former UP resident and bear researcher Terry DeBruyn was walking with a habituated adult female black bear and her cubs in Alger County one time when they happened upon twin newborn fawns, and the bears killed both of them. DeBruyn documented the incident on video.
After twin fawns are about a month old and are then fast enough to escape most predators, they begin spending most of the time together.
Getting back to the newborn fawn I filmed with its mother soon after birth on May 26, after it was able to stand and walk, at one point the fawn approached me and walked around me before returning to its mother. Apparently, it was curious about what I was. I did not attempt to touch the fawn.
Unfortunately, a rapidly approaching thunderstorm prevented me from staying with the doe until she had her second fawn. I didn't have any rain gear for me or my video camera. As it was, I got wet by staying with the doe as long as possible before leaving, and she had not given birth to her second fawn by then.
The following afternoon, I was able to film and photograph the same doe and fawn. Another doe made that possible. When I located the doe that had given birth the day before, she was by herself. I hung out with her, hoping she would lead me to her fawn. At one point, a second doe appeared about 75 yards away. That doe happened to walk by the fawn born to the doe I was with, and the fawn started following the unrelated doe, thinking it was its mother.
The doe I was with didn't waste any time running to her confused fawn to stop it from following the second doe any farther. Whitetail does have distinct fawning territories where they try to isolate their fawns from other deer, so their fawns imprint on them. I've seen other situations during, which a fawn started following a doe that wasn't its mother, so it's obvious that keeping other deer away from their fawns is important in having their offspring learn to identify their mothers.
Soon after the doe connected with her fawn, she allowed it to nurse, and it did so while standing. Both the fawn and its mother were lying down when I filmed it nursing the day before. Although the fawn was now able to walk, it was still a little unsteady on its feet, but its leg muscles were strengthening. The fawn was hiding about 100 yards from where it was born.
While I was sitting on a log about 10 feet from the doe and day-old fawn, the fawn walked up to me, sniffed my pant leg, and then went back to its mother. What a special moment that was. I treasure such moments that few if any, other people are privileged to be able to experience. Since its mother accepted me, the fawn did as well. Like the day before, I did not attempt to touch the fawn.
The doe eventually walked off, and the fawn followed. I was right behind them. I got a chance to see how challenging it can be for a day-old fawn to follow its mother through the woods. At one point, the doe stepped over a fallen tree that would have been too high for the fawn to make it over. Fortunately, the tree was suspended above the ground, and the fawn was able to squeeze underneath it.
When they came to a fallen tree that was on the ground and as tall as the fawn's back, the fawn followed the tree trunk until coming to a low spot and tried unsuccessfully to climb over it there. The fawn then went back to where its mom stepped over the fallen tree. Realizing again that the tree was too high to try to get over the obstacle there, it returned to the low spot again. The fawn's second attempt to get over the fallen tree was successful.
After following the mom about 100 yards, the fawn was tired. It walked up to another fallen tree and laid down to rest. I left the pair at that point. I hope to spend more time with the doe and fawn in the future. | eng | 9d62c2c6-8f3b-4ac7-ae9a-42207c834fff | https://woods-n-waternews.com/2020/09/02/a-fawn-is-born/ |
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Causation Definition & Causation vs. Correlation
What is Causation?
According to Merriam-Webster, causation is "the act or process of causing something to happen or exist." In other words, causation means one event is 100 percent certain to cause something else. If you paint, you'll make a painting. If you stand in the rain, you'll get wet.
On the other hand, Merriam-Webster states that correlation is "the relationship between things that happen or change together." Correlation means there's a relationship, but not a hundred percent. If you paint, you might sell a painting. If you stand in the rain, you might get hit by lightning.
Correlation vs. Causation
"…correlation does not imply causation, but it sure as hell provides a hint."Slate.com
In real life it's sometimes hard to pinpoint causation. For example, take the statement "if you commit a felony, you'll go to jail." The reality is that you might go to jail….if you get caught. And even if you get caught, you might get yourself an excellent attorney who will get you probation and community service. So you can't say for sure that committing a felony will cause you to go to jail. But there is a definite link in that if you commit a felony you are highly likely to go to jail (a lot more likely than someone who commits a minor crime or who doesn't commit crimes at all). That link is what is called correlation; you can say there is a correlation between committing a felony and going to jail.
Causation in Statistics
In statistics, correlation can be quantified and given a number where zero is "no correlation" and 1 is "perfect correlation." Perfect correlation exists and it is pretty much indistinguishable from causation. You'll rarely (if ever) use the term "causation" and instead you'll be talking about various types of correlation coefficients and whether your results are statistically significant.
Causation can be extremely hard to prove, as what you're trying to prove is 100 percent correlation (which rarely happens). Take the case of cigarette smoking. For decades, activists, trade groups, and scientists debated about whether tobacco smoke caused lung cancer and if so, how strong was the link. Many other reasons were suggested for the link between lung cancer and smoking, including sleep deprivation or alcoholism. In layman's terms, it's now known that smoking causes lung cancer. But in scientific (or statistical) terms, you can't really say "cause" as that would mean every single person who smoked even just one cigarette would get lung cancer. As statisticians, we say that there is a very strong correlation between smoking and lung cancer.
For some true, funny, examples of how correlation doesn't always imply causation (like eating margarine and marriages in Kentucky), check out this guy's site | eng | 6e5ea249-c6c4-481a-8789-686384993b42 | https://www.statisticshowto.com/causation/ |
Sermon
God's Word Faithfully Preached from the Pulpit
The Cure to Anxiety (Psalms 46 and Matthew 6:19-34)
INTRODUCTION
Jesus commands us his disciples to pray for his Kingdom. We are called to put his kingdom and its priorities first knowing fully well that God provides everything we will ever need. Yet despite of such assurance from, we often neglect to take hold of it and fail to live with contentment. This why Jesus intentionally circles back to this topic of anxiety to remind us about the importance to keeping our priorities straight. Part of God's sanctifying work is so renew our minds and enable us to discern his wise and good will. This morning God reminds us in his Word of his Fatherly provisions.
Simply put, Anxiety happens we put our hopes on things other than God. It begins when we put on focus on the gifts rather than the Giver; it displaces God as the Master and Ruler of our lives. To cure anxiety, we need to remind ourselves about the futile nature of worrying. Jesus wants us to stop worrying by looking at how God takes care of his children. As believers, we put our confidence in God. Instead of worrying, we take hold of his promise to sustain and protect us not only in this life but also in the life to come. No matter what happens God will uphold us and keep us in his care.
Today, we will hear God's Word preached to us in two sermon points: 1) The Disease of Anxiety; and 2) The Cure to Anxiety.
Let us study God's Words in detail. But before we proceed, let us again pray…
The Disease of Anxiety
verses 19-24:Jesus moves to this topic about anxiety knowing well how Gentile pagans worry about their daily provisions. Anxiety like Hypocrisy is actually idolatry. It elevates created things as matter of utmost importance. It sees material provision as the all and be all of life. Anxious people tends to delegate so much importance to material possession that it becomes for them a source of security and confidence. God's good gifts become their masters rather than goods serving them. Jesus reminds us his disciples to put on the proper perspective of life under God's kingdom.
Jesus warns us his disciples against three factors affecting our proper view of God and ourselves. This leads to anxiousness. Dr. Ferguson listed them as: 1) Having your treasure in the wrong place; 2) Thinking about life in the wrong way; 3) Serving a master of the wrong kind.
First, we do not properly think about what is considered important in life. Jesus wisely declares, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also (verse 21)". He understand that we are creatures made to treasure God as our ultimate source of joy and happiness. Yet because of sin and its corruptions, we do not properly desire him. Instead, we seek our security from other things aside from God. Because of it, we tend to foolishly desire for things that will not satisfy and instead of receiving rest and contentment from it, we become more insecure and dissatisfied. An idolatrous heart treasures thing that expire (moth and rust destroy) and are taken away (thieves break and steal). This is why Jesus commands us to properly put importance on God and His kingdom because it is the only source of lasting happiness; it does expire nor taken away. We become anxious because we run after temporal happiness.
Second, we do not see life as it matters to God. As a result of not properly desiring lasting happiness that comes from God, we tend to see life from a temporary perspective. We see life as a way to fuel our insecurities instead of seeking our contentment in God. Jesus uses the illustration of "the eye as the lamp of the body (verse 22)". It is highly unusual metaphor for modern hearers but the eye means simply the organ we use to filter everything that comes in our body. It is the part that greatly affects the whole therefore we need to carefully see how we perceive life. According to Jesus, the eye can either give light or darkness. It means when we see life in the proper light we can perceive it well. We become anxious because we see life outside of God. Our temporal perspective clouds our minds and hearts. We cannot see beyond ourselves so we worry and become anxious.
Third, we do not consider God as our master. Jesus declares "You cannot serve God and money (verse 24)". He states it as a matter of fact. God made us to worship him and him only and because of sin we tend to include in our worship things other than God. This is the classic definition of idolatry. Like Gentile pagans, we are used to serving idols and not the one True God. Unlike the Jews who received covenant revelation from God, those who converted to Christianity lived their lives prior to conversion in worry and anxiousness because we have been serving the wrong kind of master. We have become used to serving the things created rather than the Creator. We need to remind ourselves how God is the one serving our needs in order for us to properly serve him as our master.
Anxiety is a mind-set we need to put off. As Christians, we need to remind ourselves of our tendency to always doubt and worry. In order to do so, we need to put on the mind of Christ.
The Cure to Anxiety
verse 25-34:The cure to anxiety is no to worry. It sounds simple but of course, it often hard to apply. Jesus mentions it three times in this section. In verses 25, 31, 34, Jesus states "do not be anxious" and explains the proper mindset of properly viewing our lives under the God's kingdom. Dr. Ferguson again listed four ways: 1) Look at the whole of life; 2) Look at the nature of life; 3) Look at the Lord's generosity; 4) Seek first the kingdom of God.
First, we are called to look at our lives from the eternal perspective of God and his kingdom. Jesus commands us to see life in its proper perspective. He wants us to see God as our Father who provides our every need. Yes we need to food and protection but from an eternal perspective, these things while important will never be as important than God himself who himself provides for our every need. We need to forget that we are only in the receiving end of thing and never the producing kind. God made us for himself. We were created for the purpose of worshiping him and for this end, he provides the means. He alone sustains us. The moment we forget this important perspective we tend to forget our place in this world. We act as if we are the ends and God is the means; We fashion God after our own image. We make him an idol rather than the one True God. Jesus reminds us, "Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?" The answer to this obvious rhetorical question is no. God values his creation and as agent of his kingdom, we are valuable in his sight.
Second, we are called to understand the futility of worrying. It does not lead to anything productive. Instead of getting busy with thing which we cannot do anything about, we are called to trust God's goodness and wisdom. Of course, this does not mean we live our lives recklessly and tolerate laziness. Anxiety is produced by pride in our plans and capabilities. With a highly developed sense of self-importance, we tend to think we can solve our own problems by simply controlling and anticipating every situation and circumstances. Yes there is a place for thinking ahead and planning properly our resources but again, our tendency to put our confidence in them is the problem. As reformed Christians, we put value in our doctrine of God's sovereignty and providence. But only when we truly apply them in areas petitioning for our needs and provision we can understand ourselves if we truly believe them. Jesus asks us this question, "And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? (verse 27)." The answer again to his rhetorical question is we can't. It is futile to think we can do a better job planning and managing our own affairs instead of God who is our creator and sustainer.
Third, we are called to recognize the generosity of God's grace. Our eternal needs are more important than our temporal needs. The logic is simple and Jesus uses an argument known as "from lesser to greater". God redeems us from our sin and misery. He did so out of sheer grace and none of it we deserve. God bestowed to us the greater blessing of salvation and eternal life. If God provided us more than we will ever deserve, then surely he will sustain us and provide even for our temporal needs. Since God in his wisdom and care led us to conversion to faith and repentance all coming from good providence, how much more can we expect from God with regard to our material needs. Jesus commands us to pray for both our physical and spiritual needs because God faithfully provides both of them. He reminds us, "And (verses 28-31)." Jesus encourages us to recognize how God lavishly bestows to us his grace so let us trust that he will provide our every need.
Finally, we are called to properly order our lives with God and His kingdom as its first priority. To seek God and his righteousness means to pray and live for God's name, kingdom, and will. Jesus calls us to live our lives from the eternal perspective but not to the neglect of our physical needs. The conjunction "and" is used to connote a continuing relationship. It is not a contrast or comparison. Taken as whole Jesus says, "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you (verse 33)." Jesus commands the first "seek first God and his kingdom" and he promises the second "all your needs are taken cared of". The exhortation is grounded on a promise. And with everything Jesus explained from this section, God enables us to do the first (seek God) and he also guarantees the second (provision to our needs). God cures of our anxiety by sanctifying us with his grace.
Conclusion
ZCRC(Imus), Jesus concludes, "Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble (Matthew 6:34)." He commands us to seek God and his kingdom first and exhorts us to trust his provisions. So let us hear God's word and believe them for the one who speaks is good, wise, and true. May the Lord continue to bless us with presence. | eng | ffbe96a2-29fd-4f11-b355-a72020f8e1d7 | https://zcrcimus.org/library/sermons/the-cure-to-anxiety |
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This Fall, students studying Environmental Sustainability at both the graduate and undergraduate level had multiple opportunities to learn in their community and engage with sustainability initiatives across the Niagara Region. Experiential education is an important aspect of both graduate and undergraduate-level education at Brock, and particularly within the ESRC. Amanda Smits, Centre Administrator at the ESRC, states "Providing experiential opportunities for students to get out into the field and create real-world connections with the content they are learning in the classroom is really foundational to our academic program offerings."
Below we've outlined the different types of experiences our students have taken part in over the course of this semester.
SSAS 5P01: Foundations in Sustainability Science
This is a core course for students in their first year of the Master of Sustainabilityprogram, but often includes Masters students from other programs at Brock and PhD students in the Sustainability Science program. This term, students enrolled in the course participated in three experiential education excursions. Their first excursion took them on a tour of various areas of Brock's campus to learn about the university's commitment to low carbon energy. First, the students hiked on the Bruce Trail through the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Network, both of which border Brock's campus. They were then taken to Brock's Central Utilities Building (CUB) where Mary Quintana, Director, Asset Management & Utilities, and Drew Cullen, Manager, District Energy provided the students with a tour of Brock's District Energy System and the tunnels that support the delivery of low-carbon utilities across Brock's main campus. To learn more about the District Energy Efficiency Project please visit here or check out this Youtube Video.
On their second excursion, the students learned about climate action in Niagara. They met with Beatrice Perna, Climate Change Specialist with the Niagara Region's Corporate Strategy Services, and Alexandra Cotrufo, Climate Change Intern at Niagara Region and recent Master of Sustainability graduate. The students once again visited the Bruce Trail and utilized the fire pit area at Brock to have an informal conversation with both Beatrice and Alexandra about the climate change work being undertaken by Niagara Region and their career evolution. The students also got to learn more about the Niagara Climate Change Action Network, on whose steering committee Brock participates.
For their final course excursion, the students left Brock's campus and were taken on a tour of ecological restoration sites that are managed by the Niagara Parks Commission. NPC's Project Manager of Forest Health, Corey Burant, and Master of Sustainability student Sydney McIntyre led the students around the various sites and explained how stewardship and biodiversity preservation is being prioritized in each, including the Chippawa Grassland Restoration Project, the Ussher's Creek Coastal Wetland Restoration Project, and the Gonder's Flats Wetland Restoration Project.
SSAS 5V82: Nature Based Solutions in Sustainability
In another graduate-level course, students got to witness a unique form of invasive species management. The students traveled to Niagara Falls to visit one of Ontario Power Generation's (OPG) properties to see how they are utilizing goats to manage the spread of invasive phragmites. Here they met with Nancy Laser, Environmental, Chemical and Safety Tech with OPG to tour the site and learn more about how the goats are helping to clear OPG lands surrounding hydro stations and other areas. Clearing these lands allow staff to safely obtain readings of water flow rates, water quality, and water level readings at their sites while managing the spread of these invasive species. Fascinated by this innovative project, the course instructor, Marilyne Carrey, noted that it is "through these experiential education opportunities that graduate students gain the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to cultivate a deeper understanding and enthusiasm for developing impactful solutions to complex environmental challenges. Dealing with invasive plant species demands innovative approaches, such as those being implemented by the OPG."
ESRC graduate students weren't the only ones to participate in experiential education this term, our undergraduate students also took part. This group of students took a trip out to Gonder's Flats Wetland Restoration Project in late October 2023. There, they met up with Master of Sustainability student Sydney McIntyre, who introduced them to the iNaturalist app and demonstrated how Niagara Parks is encouraging members of the Niagara community to use the app to catalogue different plant and animal species in the region. The students used the app to participate in a mini bio-blitz, where they took photos and logged various species around Gonder's Flats, which assists in growing NPC's species database. The students then participated in a tree planting initiative in the area to increase biodiversity in the wetland.
Dr. Jessica Blythe reflected "We often hear from students that these experiential education opportunities are some of the most memorable experiences of their program. Being able to connect directly with people in the fields that many of our students go on to work in provides an unrivalled opportunities for learning and networking".
During my second week of the SSCI programme, my supervisor Dr. Julia Baird and I flew to New Brunswick to attend the annual Wələstəq/ Saint-Jean/ St. John River Summit.
After an extended breakfast with our colleagues from WWF-Canada, with whom we are collaborating in a partnership for freshwater resilience, we went on a little road trip along the river. I was very excited to finally see the river that my research will be centered around – it is beautiful in pictures, but truly stunning in person. As we drove through the countryside, we took breaks to take in the scenery, buy handmade pottery, or drink tea at a village bakery. As someone who is new to Canada, I was quite surprised by the friendly and talkative nature of the people we met, who showed interest in our project and immediately recommended people we should contact to talk about it.
The summit began on Friday morning at the Nashwaak Meadows Centre for Ecology, which consists of two cozy barns, surrounded by nature. The event kicked off with a welcome from Simon Mitchell (leader of WWF-Canada's Resilient Habitats team), who stressed that the UN Decade of Restoration should not only focus on ecological restoration, but on the restoration of language, culture, and relationships as well. Before we got too comfortable and sleepy in our chairs, we were led to the Nashwaak Meadows restoration site, to experience the restoration efforts, instead of just hearing about them. I really enjoyed this part, as it reminded me of the practical "getting your hands dirty" spirit of my undergraduate studies. There is something so satisfying about being in nature and seeing the tangible results of your work (for example the growth of the trees you planted), which is sometimes missing from my life in academia.
The summit continued with presentations from the Canadian Rivers Institute, the Nashwaak Watershed Association, ACAP Saint John, the NB Invasive Species Council, WWF-Canada, and members of the Wolastoqey Nation in NB. While it was fascinating to learn about barriers to re-forestation on wetlands, how to identify invasive zebra mussels or how the indigenous value system applies to restoration, my favorite aspect of the summit was the atmosphere. The prolonged coffee and lunch breaks offered plenty of opportunities for informal conversation (and an impressive selection of food and drinks) and people were generally approachable, interested and kind.
Unfortunately, our travels were cut short by an approaching hurricane, which lead to the cancellation of all summit activities on Saturday, and to us opting for an early-but-safe return home. Needless to say, I am already planning my return to New Brunswick to explore more places along the Wələstəq and connect to even more future friends and colleagues in the area.On June 12, 2023, 10 students will officially graduate from the Master of Sustainability program at Brock University! Each of these students joined the program at various points throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and have shown incredible resilience and tenacity throughout their studies. On behalf of the ESRC, we are thrilled to have been a part of each of their academic journeys and cannot wait to see all that these students accomplish in their careers!
Kamran Abbasov joined the SSAS program, virtually, from Ganja, Azerbaijan in Fall 2020. He later relocated to St. Catharines in Winter 2021 to continue his thesis research under the supervision of Dr. David Fennell. Kamran's research was titled Income "Inequality, Distributive Justice, and Sustainable Development: Implications for Niagara Peninsula Aspiring Global Geopark". He successfully defended his research on January 24, 2023, and later presented his findings alongside Niagara Aspiring Geopark Founder Darren Platakis at the Government of Canada's International Development Week in February.
Kelly Bute-Seaton joined the program from Trinidad & Tobago in 2021. Prior to joining the program, Kelly received degrees in Biological Sciences and Business Administration, both of which informed her Master's research. Kelly's major research paper was supervised by Dr. Todd Green and was titled "An Assessment of Best Practices of Corporate Sustainability Strategies in Canadian SMEs [Small Medium Enterprises]".
Alexandra Cotrufo joined the program in 2021 and worked as a research assistant with the Charter with Facilities Management partnership. During her time as an RA, Alexandra was the successful co-recipient of a WWF Go Wild Grant with fellow SSAS student Madison Lepp. Alexandra and Madison used these funds to start the Brock University Seed Library, which was an incredibly successful initiative for the university. Alexandra's research was also supervised by Dr. Todd Green and was titled "The Risk of Greenwashing in Corporate Social Responsibility Communications".
Tasha Gunasinghe joined the program in 2021 with a background in Biology. Her knowledge in the field served her well as she completed her major research paper under the supervision of Dr. Liette Vasseur. Tasha's MRP was titled "Exploring Collaborative Frameworks to Assess and Monitor Conservation Outcomes of Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas". During her time in the program, Tasha also completed a co-op placement as a research assistant with Plenty Canada, and now works for Plenty full-time as a Conservation Governance Researcher.
Kristin Palilionis joined the program in 2021 and worked as an RA with Dr. Julia Baird on a project about Niagara Irrigation Governance. Dr. Baird supervised Kristin's major research paper, which was titled "Assessment of Water Resilience Principles in Water Policies and Plans: Niagara Region". During her time in the program, Kristin worked for the Regional Municipality of Halton as a Summer Sustainability Student and was named a co-recipient of the Geoffrey F. Bruce Fellowship in Canadian Freshwater Policy from Ryerson University. The fellowship is designed to support the next generation of freshwater leaders, policy researchers and practitioners to ensure the sustainability of Canada's freshwater resources.
Lauren Patterson joined the program in 2021 with a background in Anthropology and Environmental Studies. This knowledge was helpful during her time as a research assistant for the Excellence in Environmental Stewardship Initiative. Lauren's research was supervised by Dr. Jessica Blythe and was titled "Evaluating Public Participation in Canadian Municipal Climate Change Adaptation Plans". Lauren's research informed her co-op position as a Sustainability Student with the Town of Lincoln, and later her full-time position with the Halton Region as the Climate Change Response and Sustainability Intern.
Shannon Ruzgys joined the program in 2020 after completing her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Brock. Dr. Gary Pickering supervised Shannon's undergraduate thesis and continued to supervise her at the master's level. Her thesis was titled "Gen Z and Sustainable Diets: A Holistic Perspective. Understanding Perceptions of and Engagement with the Social, Economic and Environmental Dimensions of a Sustainable Diet". In 2022, Shannon was the recipient of the Best Poster award at the New Zealand and Australian Sensory & Consumer Science Symposium for a poster based on her thesis research, which was later successfully defended by Shannon on October 24, 2022.
Tannaz Sattar joined the program in 2021 from Esfahan, Iran with a BSc. and an MSc. In Architecture. Her academic background was helpful in securing a co-op position with Agile Construction Inc. as a Drafter/Designer, and informed her major research paper, which was titled "Examining Types and Performance of Urban Green Space: Case Studies of Toronto, Milan, and Isfahan" and supervised by Dr. Ryan Plummer. In 2022, Tannaz was named a recipient of the Faculty of Social Sciences Student Research Award and presented her MRP at the annual FOSS Research Colloquium in December 2022.
Savannah Stuart joined the program in 2020 with a background in Environmental Science and Ecology. Like fellow graduate Lauren Patterson, Savannah worked as a Research Assistant with the Excellence in Environmental Stewardship Initiative and this partnership became the basis of her thesis research. Savannah's thesis was supervised by Dr. Ryan Plummer and was titled "Exploring people-place relationships through place attachment and wellbeing in the context of the abrupt social and ecological change associated with the COVID-19 pandemic". She successfully defended this research on August 31, 2022 and has since began her PhD studies at the University of Waterloo.
Tyler Thomson joined the program in 2021 from Western University with a background in Business Management. He worked as a research assistant for the ESRC's partnership with the Town of Lincoln, the Brock-Lincoln Living Lab and later took on a co-op position with the Regional Municipality of Niagara. Tyler's MRP research was supervised by Dr. Marilyne Carrey and was titled "Urban forest management planning: A case study of municipalities in Southern Ontario".
In the fall of 2022, I stepped away from my career as an environmental planner and project manager to pursue a graduate degree. When I found the Master's of Sustainability Science and Society program at Brock, I knew it was the fit I had been looking for: a program focused on sustainability and climate change but through a social sciences lens. Beyond the academic fit, Brock is also my hometown university, and I am the second generation in my family to attend, following in the footsteps of the women in my family.
Coming into the program as a mature student with a background in the environmental field, I didn't know what exactly I would be adding to my knowledge bank. To say I have learned new things during this past year would be an understatement. Beyond acquiring new knowledge, I have been challenged to think in a new way: to dig deeper and question the potential impacts of sustainability and climate actions when value isn't placed on the interconnectedness of the social and natural systems we live within. Having access to research, knowledge, and perspectives that are generally inaccessible outside of academic environments has reminded me of all that is happening, not just in industry, but in knowledge development and research. Working to further connect these two worlds is where I see myself applying my education when I complete my thesis next year.
As a mature student and parent to a tiny person, it was a challenging first year. Needing to juggle academic and parental responsibilities felt overwhelming at times and making choices to step back from participating in things at school and home often felt like a sacrifice. Looking back, I recognize the benefits of having a full academic and personal life at the same time, it just looks a little different than it did when it was only me. With the support of my family, and faculty and staff at the university I have been able to achieve so much…and with my second year approaching, I am looking forward to new opportunities that I'm sure will continue to challenge me both academically and personally.
This coming year, I am hoping to make a trip out of province to support my thesis project, and will be participating a graduate student experiential learning program through the university of Guelph.
Venturing outside of your comfort zone is said to be where the magic happens, and as an international student at Brock University, I can attest to this firsthand. It was a challenging journey, from complying with university requirements and immigration regulations to adjusting to a new environment, yet it was a period of tremendous growth and discovery! As I reflect on my first year, here are a few valuable pieces of advice I wish to offer my former self.
Keep in mind the 3Cs
The opportunity for learning is boundless, but so is the fear of the unknown. Embrace collaboration, communication, and cooperation to overcome obstacles. You are fortunate to learn this valuable lesson through the research assistantship with the Excellence in Environmental Stewardship Initiative, coursework, and networking with community partners and peers from outside the university. You will appreciate the value of building strong relationships, working towards common goals, and embracing diverse perspectives. Experiential learning will bring you an immense sense of fulfillment. Acknowledging that you don't know everything and being humble is vital to the learning process. You'll find constant support from your Environmental Sustainability Research Centre family, and you'll never feel alone with a team that has your back.
Self-management is the key
You'll come across an interesting perspective on time management that will shift your thinking. Remember that time is a constant and cannot be managed, but we can manage ourselves and our actions within the time we have. Shift your focus from busyness to intentionality and use your time effectively. Doing so lets you take ownership of your actions and avoid frustration over unfinished tasks. Remember that stepping away from busyness doesn't necessarily mean being less productive.
Strive for work-life harmony
While work is important, it is equally important to take time to reconnect with yourself. Make sure to rest, turn off your computer, stretch, prepare and enjoy proper meals, meditate, and get enough sleep. These activities can help reduce stress and improve productivity when you return to work. Take time to unplug, go outside for fresh air, or watch that movie!
Your adviser is your ally
Regular check-in with your adviser is instrumental in keeping you on track with your research, providing constructive feedback on your work, and offering guidance in overcoming challenges. Establish a strong relationship with your adviser that is based on trust and mutual respect.
Family and friends: your best source of positive energy
Connect with your strongest support system, your family and friends, who are deeply committed to your happiness and success. They will keep you grounded, focused, and motivated. They are always ready to lend a hand and an ear, offering fresh perspectives even if they don't always understand your ramblings. Keep these people close and celebrate small or big wins with them.
Remember your whys
As part of the inaugural cohort in the PhD Sustainability Science program, you may experience moments of pressure and feel overwhelmed. Moving from natural to social science can be a challenge, but it's important to remind yourself of the positive reasons why you started this journey. Your passion for helping vulnerable communities, learning the art of science communication, and the dream of creating a better and sustainable world is what drives you forward (and let's not forget that you're rooting for The Ministry for the Future!).
Finally, stay persistent
Remember that this journey is a marathon, not a sprint. Take it one step at a time, trust the process, and keep moving forward. It's important to celebrate your progress, such as completing two semesters, and pat yourself on the back. As you continue on the next loops, hold that torch of motivation burning brightly to inspire others. Always be excited and slightly terrified, and keep your eyes on the finish line!
Does time really fly when you're having fun? I can confirm that indeed, it does. As this semester comes to an end, it is now time to reflect on my first year in the masters of sustainability program at Brock. I think specifically this year, our cohort was special because it was the first time in three years that school felt like school. Face to face learning, real time discussions and simply being able to laugh in person with friends and colleagues was very special (and something I will never take for granted ever again!). I am so thankful that I got to have my first year back in class in the SSAS program! It's hard to believe that it has been 8 months since I started my graduate degree and am quickly approaching my co-op work term this summer, followed by my MRP completion this coming fall.
I would first like to address the relationships I have built with all faculty and students over the past 8 months. Since the very first day of orientation, the SSAS program surpassed all my expectations. I think I can speak for my entire cohort when saying the faculty are so welcoming and truly make you feel as though someone is always in your corner, consistently cheering you on. Every single professor went above and beyond their duties; making sure content was thought-provoking, communicating and critiquing when appropriate, as well as always ensuring our well-being was put first.
In addition to my professors, my peers quickly became a huge part of my graduate experience as I built wonderful, life-time friendships that I will forever cherish. Everyone in my cohort came from different educational backgrounds with overall different academic interests; however, this brought forward so many diverse perspectives and insightful knowledge that I don't think can be taught from reading books or listening to lectures.
This brings me into my understanding and perspectives on sustainability science, and how they have changed since my first day in September. I went into this program with a heavy science background, a love for conservation, and general interest in saving the environment; and thought "yeah that sums up sustainability science". Was I ever wrong! Although this program is perfect for my interests, it is also so much more. I have learned exactly what it means to really think like a sustainability scientist and widen my perspectives when looking to address the world's most complex challenges; examples being incorporating social aspects, considering economic ties, and defending nature when it's needed the most!
The class content I received throughout my first year was like no other. There were field trips with community-partner collaborations, consistent discussions and idea sharing, as well as critical aspects such as presentations and forming mock climate action plans that really pushed for knowledge development. I think my favourite classes this year were SSAS 5P01 and SSAS 5P03. In 5P01: Foundations of Sustainability Science and Society, we were introduced to the main topics of sustainability. I really loved this class because Dr. Blythe and my fellow classmates really created a safe space for discussion, often bringing forward passionate opinions and encouraging active participation. Likewise, in 5P03: Problem Solving In the Environment, Dr. Plummer collaborated with Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) to create a collaborative project, in which all of us gained project management and consulting experience. This class was great because it gave us real-life work practice, but also established connections with professionals in the field of sustainability.
Lastly, I think it is important to leave a note for potential future students thinking of entering the SSAS program – do it! If you have ever thought about contributing to real world problems and making a true difference, this program will bring you one step closer in achieving your goals. I was never someone who even thought about applying for my masters, however, here I am 8 months in with a brain full of sustainability expertise, irreplaceable friends, amazing experiences and ½ a master's degree – all with zero regrets!
This year, the ESRC began our Earth Day celebrations early by participating in a Bio Blitz held by the Niagara Parks Commission!
On April 21st, students from Brock University, including several ESRC graduate students, participated in a Bio Blitz event co-hosted by the Niagara Parks Commission and the Environmental Sustainability Research Centre.
A BioBlitz is an event that completes a biological survey of a specified area. On Friday, students from Brock University and the Niagara College School of Horticulture surveyed Dufferin Islands – a 10 acre stretch of small islands connected by bridges and footpaths located just a short walk from Horseshoe Falls. BioBlitz events are becoming increasingly popular, as they promote citizen science, engage the public and produce important species inventories. The goal for this event was to add to the catalogue of invasive species in Dufferin Islands using geolocation, and to help monitor biodiversity in the area. Using the catalogue, the Niagara Parks Commission Forestry team will be able to go into the area and safely remove invasive species.
The event was a major success, with many of the experts and volunteers involved sharing positive feedback about the experience. Dr. Ryan Plummer, ESRC Director, spoke highly of the partnership between the ESRC and the Niagara Parks Commission and having the ability to involve students in these initiatives, "the Excellence in Environmental Stewardship Initiative was the preeminent partnership between brock and the NPC. The importance of managing invasive species was highlighted and a comprehensive program was developed during this academic year. Having 50 students, staff and faculty join together to make it actionable was magic".
Shannon Heaney, a current Master of Sustainability student who is conducting research about invasive species in Niagara Parks also spoke highly of the initiative as it was successful in identifying invasive species and also provided an educational experience for everyone involved. Shannon added that "continuing these events in the future will help support the success of the Invasive Species Program and will engage and educate those involved about the impact of invasive species". Corey Burant, Project Manager for Forest Health with the Niagara Parks Commission echoed Shannon's comments on the importance of the event, "This real-time data is critical for the ongoing management and prevention of invasive species populations within Niagara Parks. The event showed how easy and effective the iNaturalist app is to inventory invasive species, in which Niagara Parks hopes to expand across the park for all plant and animal species".
I still remember the sense of gratification I felt when I accepted the offer letter from Sustainability Science and Society (SSAS). I was looking forward to learning and enhancing my knowledge of sustainability while studying with a bunch of my peers from around the world. As an international student, I was nervous about moving across the globe and attempting to fit into the classroom of sustainability which is one of the most diverse classrooms in the entire world. However, I had no time to worry once my experience at SSAS started. I was able to find my groove and build my confidence with the help of my awesome supervisor, encouraging peer group, amazing faculty members and the supportive administration. It's hard to imagine that I joined the Sustainability Science and Society (SSAS) programme only a few months ago and now I am almost done with my first year. I must say that time surely flies! Since taking that very first class, I have learned a lot about sustainability, encountered with some amazing individuals, made some life-long memories, achieved valuable work experience, and successfully submitted my thesis proposal. Throughout this blog, I will be sharing my experiences which I have gathered through the completion of my first year of the program here at Brock.
First and second term:
I am in the thesis scheme and I had to take four courses in total throughout the academic year. The design of the SSAS masters course are truly appreciated since all those courses cover a variety of topics including basic sustainability concepts to research methodology. SSAS 5P01: Foundations of Sustainability Science and Society was one of my favourite classes which introduced the core ideas of sustainability science and society. I also really enjoyed SSAS 5P02: Methods for Environmental Inquiry since it provided me with opportunity to learn about the methods of research and explore my research methodology ideas, particularly in the context of sustainability science. SSAS 5P04: Transdisciplinary Seminar course was very helpful for me because every seminar discussion was full of relevant knowledge, information and practical experiences which illustrated the transition period along with the challenges and opportunities to become a sustainability graduate throughout the whole journey. I had another interesting course namely SSAS: 5P80 Directed Study which was taken under the direct supervision of my supervisor, specifically to explore the previous literature and to accumulate the knowledge in the field of my research areas. All of these courses provided me with a deeper understanding of the diversified dimensions of sustainability science and really highlighted the programme's goal to be transdisciplinary.
My thesis and research proposal presentation:
Understanding my research interests and working on my thesis proposal took up a significant portion of my first year in the graduate program. My research is on "Predicting Consumers' Sustainable Food Consumption Behaviour". This proposal presentation session was the most interesting component of my SSAS masters journey. We the students from SSAS, 2022 cohort shared our preliminary research (Thesis/MRP) proposals and research ideas with the audience in the area of sustainability. I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation for this proposal presenting session, which was both exciting and nerve-wracking. Finally, after getting valuable feedback and great compliments from my peers, supervisors and faculty members, I felt relaxed. It was extremely impressive to see how faculty members, supervisors, former students, and ESRC staff members attended and took an interest in each issue that was discussed. I am grateful to my supervisor Dr. Todd Green to be extremely supportive, to motivate me to present my research proposal in a room full of scholars and to guide me to the right direction throughout my journey. Throughout my first year, I have come to realize how much I enjoy doing research. I am looking forward to finishing my thesis with some outstanding findings. I can't wait to take on the challenge of research, even though it offers its unique set of challenges and I still have a lot to learn.
Research Assistantship position:
I have worked as a Research Assistant for The Brock University Project Charter in addition to taking classes and doing my thesis for this year. I have got an excellent team in this project to work with whom I developed social media contents, wrote blog posts, hosted multiple events, submitted data for Times Higher Impact Ranking, and worked on several initiatives to advance sustainability and awareness around the campus. Moreover, I worked on promoting, measuring and tracking the social media platforms for the Sustainability at Brock initiative as a part of this. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Amanda Smits, Madison Lepp, Alexandra Cotrufo and Kassie Burns for their immense support and kindness while working for the project.
People and Relationships:
Last but not least, the relationships I have made with my cohorts, faculty members, my supervisor and administrative staffs here at the SSAS have been the most favourite part of this academic year. I have gathered a bunch of wonderful memories while studying, working, discussing and enjoying time with these amazing people of the SSAS program at Brock. I have had the pleasure of working with some of the loveliest people who are all passionately committed to advancing sustainability and making a positive difference for the environment. Each and every individual I have met through this programme has taught me something new, motivated me through their kind words and supported me in every single way. Coming abroad for study, moving away from home country for the first time, adjusting to new weather, copying with new academic, cultural and social challenges, and getting used to the unknown surroundings was not an easy journey for me initially. However, with the help and support of this people mentioned above, I made it to increase confidence and courage beyond my imagination. Wherever I will be, I believe that the strong bonding I have established with this group will stay with me for the rest of my life. I would love to cherish all these memories forever learning perspectives | eng | fc9f4927-8b4f-4474-96f4-3536eb2e773a | https://brocku.ca/esrc/category/blog/ |
The cross-regional support programme
In 2019, the four regional consortia (CSC, EAS, GwE and ERW) began collaborating on 9 cross-regional projects.
In the work on Curriculum for Wales, the below programmes were developed for senior and middle leaders. These are also noted against the relevant components of the Professional Learning Journey in the interactive graphic on the landing page.
Senior Leaders
Developing a shared vision.
What is a purpose-led curriculum?
Dispelling the misconceptions.
Leading pedagogy (conversation, principles and schools as learning organisations).
Engaging with Curriculum for Wales guidance.
Leading a culture of change.
Leading pedagogy (professional learning communities, enquiry and leading collaboration).
An introduction to curriculum design.
Leading a culture of change (communicating).
Curriculum design and development.
Creating time and space for professional learning.
Middle Leaders and Teachers
What is a purpose-led curriculum?
Dispelling the misconceptions.
Developing the curriculum as a learning organisation.
Engaging with Curriculum for Wales guidance.
Developing the curriculum as a learning organisation.
Exploring pedagogy.
Understanding planning for progression.
Medium-term and long-term planning.
Assessment.
Cross-curricular skills.
Cross-cutting themes.
Links within and across areas of learning and experience.
This work continues through the regional consortia professional learning offers. Please contact your regional consortium for more information around the professional learning programmes to support your preparation for curriculum for Wales. The below icons link to the relevant pages on the consortia websites.
Please note: some of the links may require password authentication to view the pages and are only accessible by schools in that region. | eng | cc8f273a-2ef5-4713-9c80-d9d2820e5b1f | https://hwb.gov.wales/professional-development/professional-learning-journey/the-cross-regional-support-programme/ |
A Wish To Grab Happiness – Volume 6 – Chapter 110
Chapter 110: Right or Wrong Direction
As incredible as it may seem, the swindlers did not steal anything from the rich and strong. Swindlers were often on the side of the rich people. Sometimes they accumulated good wealth that made them rich themselves. Of course, they wouldn't take advantage of people like them. And if they wanted to deceive, they would be prepared accordingly.
So, rather, for those swindlers, their real "customers" were the poor people who did not know if they would eat today, much less tomorrow.
Usually, these swindlers would try to reach out these poor people gently, and whisper sweet temptations on their afflicted ears. The swindlers' words were like heavenly "help", since the poor would even kiss the devil's hand in order to survive.
This allowed the swindlers to do as they pleased. They forced the poor to give off all their possessions to them, or even rob all of them such as tools or even property. These swindlers were merciless people who robbed others, and shook the victims' hands a sweet goodbye as if nothing ever happened.
Therefore, it was necessary to think carefully before hearing an external voice. Poor people were weaker at heart because of the hurdles they lived through every single day. Their vulnerability made them an easy target. Therefore, they had to keep a cool mind in order to discern whether the external voice or the external hand approached them with good or bad intentions.
I, myself, had a good understanding of such things.
The people in the backstreets, who were born and raised in the slums, were often mistaken for being the big swindlers who deceived people and stole their properties. Their weakness and inferior status made them easy targets of mockery and prejudice.
Because this reality was a repeating process, those who lived in the slums never believed in other people sincerely. They were not foolish. In the backstreets, everyone lived that way. I once believed that was the only way to live.
Well, that was when I lived in the backstreets… I was at a different place now. Yes, true. But, the horrible truth behind the poor people's lives did not dissipate at all. So, was the power of the Heraldic Order strong or weak? Which one would it be?
「…Our city-state of Belfein. Like the walled city of Garoua Maria, I want to keep Belfein in the patronage of the Heraldic Order…」
Words were spilled at the round table, which I hardly understood the whole conversation. Why was I at the round table in the first place? This was such a bothersome place. Why did I have to listen to what others had to say?
I was sure that these people would add more unnecessary things to this never-ending conversation. In the end, I would be the one to have remained silent, but dragged on with their trivial matters.
At the end of the round table, I was staring at the messenger who spoke for a long time from my seat. I kept chewing a tobacco with my teeth.
The messenger from Belfein stepped on the soil of Garoua Maria just when I was unable to withstand the cold air that swirled in the meeting room.
Without the messenger suddenly appearing in the meeting room, my left arm would have been broken already. By the hands of no one else but Caria. In that sense, this messenger was undoubtedly a messenger of salvation.
The authority who sent the messenger was the city-state of Belfein. Like Garoua Maria, Belfein was one of the autonomous areas that maintained independence as a city unit. Belfein was a powerful city-state, and neighbor of Garoua Maria.
Belfein was certainly the closest city to Garoua Maria; therefore, it had a thriving trade with Garoua Maria. People say that Belfein made great progress because of Garoua Maria, which had a strong characteristic as a trade city.
Summing up, Garoua Maria played the role of trade for the surrounding city-states, while Belfein played the role of military power, so to speak, as the function of a mercenary city.
Undoubtedly, in terms of military power, Belfein must be by far the greatest city-state in all autonomous areas.
That was what people were saying about Belfein. Therefore, it was important for us that they joined hands with the Heraldic Order and come under its patronage. However, everybody in Garoua Maria thought that this would be the most difficult task to accomplish. Contrary to everybody's expectations, Belfein made the first step to a good diplomacy. So the main question came to everybody's minds. Why did Belfein "surrendered" so easily like that? This diplomacy sounded excessively easy.
Ah, what a complicated matter. I had nothing to do with this meeting. With heavy eyelids, I endured the whole conversation of the messenger that arrived in the meeting room, as I fed myself on the scent of my chewing tobacco.
Everything about this meeting took a lot of time.
After the messenger left the meeting room, another strange silence engulfed the area. Of course, this silence wasn't awkward or emotionally stagnant. Actually, no one was sure what to say, and their lips were stiff.
Even if something came to the corner of my brain, I wondered if I should say it or not. I felt hesitant given the delicate situation.
「…Indeed, there is no abnormality in the official document issued by the city-state. Belfein's magical mark is also engraved in the parchment.」
Unable to withstand the gaze and the long-lasting silence, Matia finally uttered those words. Her words stirred up the whirlpool of everyone's thoughts.
The magical seals verified the authenticity of official documents issued by city-states. The wax seal was a certificate used by the upper class families, while the magical seal was a certificate used in formal exchanges between nations.
Each nation had its own seal with a particular design, and each nation validated its text with the magical seal. This process was obligatory and undeniable. Whether the content was exorbitant or far from expectations, the nation had to fulfill its contract by using the magic mark of its own country.
If not, the nation would lose its credibility all at once. If that happened, commerce between nations would no longer be possible, and merchants would only be able to sell goods in exchange for physical gold.
In other words, stamping an official document with a magical seal was equivalent to a nation throwing its credibility down to the ground.
That said document was present here and now. As the Saint woman said, there was no mistake in the design and magic power of Belfein's magical seal. Oh gosh.
To be honest, even the agenda of this meeting was too hard to swallow. And now this. Anyone who was given a letter, which could be taken as a devil's message or a god's message, would certainly fall into confusion.
I glanced at the black hair that swayed at the edge of my eyes. Filaret had her lips slightly sharpened.
I recalled that tough situations happened occasionally during my previous life. Especially during my days with the Hero's Party. There were times when everyone pressed their lips and remained silent to ponder about what they should do in the future.
However, in my case, I understood clearly that my opinion was not that important, whatever it might be. In fact, I also remained silent during those situations so that I would not step on the snake's tail.
In any case, the genius Filaret was the one who always worked her head the most at such times. She had a multifaceted knowledge and could calmly express accurate opinions. Because of her talent, she performed fairly better than ordinary people did.
Therefore, I did not know what to expect this time, and my gaze went naturally to Filaret. I did it unconsciously, which mean that my turning face told me that my old habits were still alive.
Filaret tilted her neck. Her black eyes blinked as I looked at her, and then, she smiled mysteriously.
"Hey, what did you decide upon tilting your neck?"
I didn't understand her intention at all. I professed that question in a whisper manner while waiting for her response. I was curious to hear her opinion on this matter, in order to provide a feasible answer.
After a moment, Filaret rounded her eyes and moved her lips with an expression that said it all.
「I don't care about what everyone thinks. Either option is okay with me, as long as Lugis choses it. I will follow Lugis wherever he may go.」
No, wrong. That was not the answer I expected to hear.
Of course, she had her freedom to decide whatever she wanted. But, her words crucified me. I was not expecting this at all. Where was the old Filaret I knew of?
I thought she would give her own opinion on this current situation. I waited for her usual guidance and insight. I did not expect such words from a person like her that professed strong wisdom. What on earth happened just now?
Perhaps she read my suspicious and confusing expression. Filaret continued to speak with rosy cheeks as if she felt embarrassed somewhere.
「Because you won't listen to me anyway. Even if I say, "don't go to that dangerous place", you will behave like a small child who runs without thinking of the consequences ahead.」
I see. Her statement was indeed irrefutable. Involuntarily, I strongly pressed the chewing tobacco against my teeth.
Well, I couldn't say that I never committed anything dangerous until now, or that I took all possible precautions beforehand. Actually, I almost fell inside the "devil's mouth" many times since I came to this past timeline.
She was, in fact, not wrong. But, I had no choice.
If an ordinary person like me wanted to reach heroes such as Filaret with my hands, then I had no other choice but to make reckless friends, face the danger, and try to move forward.
Besides. If I tried to take care of my own life, avoid everything and live through it, then I would end up without getting anything like I used to be during the Journey of Salvation, where I was nobody, just a mere rat. It would be horrendous. I didn't want to cross that path again.
I felt like something scary pierced my own heart. I swallowed my spit without realizing it.
Therefore, Filaret's words were not that wrong. Actually, she described me accurately. However, I felt it unbearable, and I lowered my eyes down.
Upon seeing my defeated gesture, Filaret opened her lips with a smile and sighed softly.
「You know, Lugis. It doesn't make sense to me to say what is right and what is wrong. If you say so, then your answer will be my right choice…Ahh, but, you see…」
"…I still want you to explain to me who you are and what you are."
Filaret finished her words with a whisper in my ear. That strange bewitching voice and the stagnation of invisible emotions made me lose my own voice.
I see. So what was the right answer for this case? Did that task just fell on my shoulders? I was trying to figure out in the corner of my brain what could be right or wrong.
Filaret is so dependent on Lugis now XD Fileret needs to know why Lugis risks his life every fight. She doesn't understand that Lugis has to do this because he does this for a higher rank. This is so he saves his childhood friend. However, his actions in this life caused his childhood friend to go insane and cause Helt stanly to step down from his hero rank. Man the ratings on NovelUpdates is dumb af. People who rated one to 2 star didn't even bother to read more of this. Seriously, this novel is really interesting and I rate it 4.5. It's not perfect, but it has good development between main characters and side characters. Also, the wars between the 2 religions are amazing! Anyway, This universe is actually scummy af when they talked about the poor and rich. Poor Lugis… Hopefully we get exposition on his life when his parents left him. Still wondering who his parents are. | eng | 84b64104-41b1-4921-bbc0-afd09ee0f4f6 | https://tomotranslations.com/2021/01/01/a-wish-to-grab-happiness-volume-6-chapter-110/ |
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Companies like Uber and Lyft have a long way to go in improving worker safety to ensure both drivers and passengers feel safe on the road.
Retirement homes might seem like less of a lifestyle choice and more like relocation imposed upon older adults by fragmented and under-resourced primary and community care services.
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Publicly funded primary and home care should be accessible to all older adults, regardless of where they live.
Long the industry standard, lithium-ion batteries come with considerable drawbacks that limit their widescale adoption as the grid-energy storage medium of choice.
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We still have much to learn about many aspects of COVID-19 — including its lingering health effects and the mechanics of its endless mutations — but we do know one thing: we can't let our guard down.
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Day: January 26, 2017
Diabetes can have an impact on your whole body. Your brain is no exception. Recent studies have linked type 2 diabetes to a slowdown in mental functioning and an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. The chance of brain complications is just one more reason to keep your diabetes under control. "High blood sugar may directly…
Every family involved in sports know the joys and danger of playing football. (TBI is ever present.) However, Felicia Perez has a different attitude. Felicia Perez didn't suffer any injuries while playing football for Brandywine High School last season. Unless you consider broken fingers to be injuries, which she does not. That fearless attitude and…
As we age, our brains naturally shrink and our risk of having a stroke, dementia or Alzheimer's rise, and almost everyone experiences some kind of memory loss. Scientists know that people who exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, avoid smoking and keep mentally stimulated generally have healthier brains than people who aren't as careful about…
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By investigating the scholarly literature, you will answer the questions: What type of trip does this systematic review and meta-analysis inspire? Since the paper is greater than five years old, does the current evidence suggest that these issues are still relevant? What unique health challenge do you believe is feasible as a focus for improvement? How are the elements of occupational health, environmental health, violence, and injury connected to this situation? How could they be improved if a humanitarian aid trip were performed in this scenario?
Prompt
Read the paper provided in the overview section. Your challenge is to persuade the foundation to adopt this issue as a potential humanitarian aid trip option. Begin your persuasive speech with a summary of what you are requesting. Be clear and concise about the purpose. Then, discuss how this trip addresses the elements of occupational health, environmental health, violence, and injury as presented in the module resources. Additionally, you should refrain from using the first person in order to maintain objectivity and professionalism in your presentation | eng | 49ae84f9-43ee-4d0c-a94c-2d2ae0b2fa86 | https://customizedessays.blog/i-need-someone-to-explain-this-assignment-to-mea-ihp_501_module_seven_activity_guidelines_and_rubric-htmloverviewa-persuasive-speech-can-be-one-of-the-most-challeng/ |
"The characters seemed like neighbors or family members. They were like me and you. The story was real and kept me on a journey of mystery, sympathy, compassion, and thankfulness. They all moved and lived in my mind as their individual stories unfurled in both painful and blissful ways." | eng | 0408022c-ef0d-45de-96ec-e7fe0e0ffa68 | https://www.barbaragrahamtucker.com/ |
Beautiful Destinations To Visit
What modern lifestyle robs us of, a holiday should restore detoxifying us physically, spiritually, and digitally. What does a wellness vacation really entail? Is it attending yoga retreats, indulging in spa sessions, or there's more to it? This Global Wellness Day let's balance our inner self with wellness vacations that promise a truly therapeutic experience. […] | eng | c9848133-0146-48ea-be78-3d95d6959dd6 | https://dhenews.com/topics/beautiful-destinations-to-visit/ |
I find that taxis here are okay. They're pretty comfortable. Most of the cars they use are new, and they keep them pretty clean. They're a little expensive, though. I paid $75 to come from the airport. That's too expensive. I guess the thing I hate the most, though, is that the drivers don't speak English very well. It's very difficult to explain to them where you want to go. | eng | 3e57423a-dd32-4889-ba31-c5b1c5d7d1e7 | https://ielts-vuive.com/unit-2-city-transportation-2-3/ |
Do You Need to Lubricate Your Garage Door?
Garage door systems carry a lot of weight and work hard each time they open and close. Even the highest-performing garage doors from the most recognized brands require regular maintenance to ensure smooth operation and a long life span. Proper lubrication is one of the most critical parts of an effective preventive maintenance program.
Why Should You Lubricate Your Garage Door?
Your garage door has many moving parts that enable it to open and close, including the rollers, hinges, tracks and springs. Regardless of the design, these moving parts grind together and cause friction with each opening cycle. Garage doors in variable climates can be especially vulnerable, as some parts contract and expand as the temperature changes.
Lubrication is critical for preventing shearing and grating, which can cause long-term damage to garage door components. Regularly performing lubrication and other preventive maintenance ensures your system stays in peak operating condition.
How Often Should You Lubricate Your Garage Door?
Although many models of garage doors operate differently, owners should generally apply a light coating of lubrication to moving parts every three to six months. Unusual grinding sounds and other odd noises may also indicate that the components need lubrication. Paying attention to your door's operation allows you to take a proactive approach to care and minimize higher repair costs later.
Best Types of Lubrication
Formulated products specifically for garage doors deliver the best lubrication. Many of these products are light in density, as heavy, thick greases and lubricants often attract dust and dirt, causing added friction and shortening your door's life span. Your owner's manual will highlight specific brands and products ideal for your garage door model.
Can you use WD-40? Although WD-40 can be a versatile cleaner for some products, you should not use it for garage door lubrication. The WD stands for water displacement and works to push water away — not lubricate. The chemicals in WD-40 can soften or damage many of your door's most critical components.
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Science
Subject Leader – Mrs Murrell
At St Mary's and St Benedict's Primary School, we strive to provide a high quality Science curriculum through effective, fluid teaching. Through our Science curriculum, we aim to inspire children's natural curiosity and create lessons which develop a sense of awe and wonder to the world in which we live in. We provide Science activities which are meaningful, appropriate to the individual child and ensure children are driven and passionate in seeking out information to help them understand the world around them. We give children opportunities to investigate, form hypothesis, experiment, observe, ask questions, use scientific equipment and record results.
Science is a core subject within the National Curriculum. The 2014 National Curriculum for Science aims to ensure that all pupils:
Develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics
Develop understanding of the nature, processes and methods of Science through different types of Science enquiries that help them to answer scientific questions about the world around them
Are equipped with the scientific knowledge required to understand the uses and implications of Science, today and for the future
In Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, Science is taught every half term and is linked to the Lancashire Scheme of Work. This has been adapted to incorporate a 2 year rolling programme to ensure full coverage of the National Curriculum objectives in our school. We cover a variety of topics, such as plants, animals including humans, everyday materials, seasonal changes, forces and electricity. The overview of Science learning in each year group clearly identities progression as the children move through school in both knowledge and Working Scientifically Skills. The children develop vital scientific skills of enquiry and use a wide range of scientific vocabulary as they progress through the school.
In our Reception class our children work within the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework so Science is taught through a variety of topics such as All About Me and Life at Sea. Children learn how to compare things, looking at similarities and differences and use their senses to make sense of the world around them. They make observations of their environment such as seasonal changes. We give children opportunities to talk about what they know, what they have learnt and give reasons for why things happen.
We make cross curricular links with other topics throughout the curriculum, which develops the children's knowledge, understanding and awareness of how Science is embedded into our everyday lives. The curriculum is enhanced and broadened through the use of the extensive outdoor area we have available at St Mary's and St Benedict's Primary School, the implementation of extra -curricular clubs and through Science focus weeks.
Our Science Principles
At St Mary's and St Benedict's, the teachers and pupils follow a set of Principles which are at the heart of all Science teaching and learning.
We think Science is good when…
Children are engaged.
The investigations are practical.
Children are allowed to design their own investigations and choose their equipment.
Children ask questions and want to find out more.
Teachers and children are using scientific vocabulary.
The learning is applicable to the real world.
Children can explain what they have learnt.
British Science Week
Each year we celebrate British Science Week and last year our theme was 'Growing'. We combine our Science week with Design and Technology and challenge students to investigate the theme through a homework competition. Each key stage had a focus on a different topic including; planting, making slime, life on Mars and exploring different types of trees. Across the school, the children investigated, designed, compared and discussed. We had a brilliant week! | eng | 38cb8e2a-0818-43b8-9ab7-5b1ef547d317 | https://www.smsb.lancs.sch.uk/page/science/136635 |
What is the science of food called? |
Food science is the scientific study of food and its production. Food scientists use a wide range of research techniques to determine what goes into our food, how it affects us as individuals, and why certain foods are good or bad for health. They also look at new ingredients that might be added in the future, like artificial flavors or preservatives.
Food science is the branch of science that studies food. It includes all aspects of food, such as how it is grown, harvested, and processed. Food scientists study the chemical composition of food and how different factors affect its quality and safety.
Food science is divided into many divisions that investigate various elements of food, including food safety, microbiology, preservation, chemistry, engineering, and physics. The concept, which is centered on examining the physics underlying traditional culinary methods, was eventually dubbed "molecular gastronomy."
What is the name of the field of food science?
The study of food's physical, biological, and chemical constitution, as well as the principles that underpin food processing, is known as food science.
Also, what are the six different types of food science? The five branches of food science
Microbiology of Food Food microbiology focuses on bacteria, molds, yeasts, and viruses, and is essentially the study of how microbes interact with foods.
Food Engineering & Processing.
Food Chemistry & Biochemistry.
Nutrition.
Analysis of the senses.
Also, what does food mean to scientists?
"The subject in which the engineering, biological, and physical sciences are employed to research the nature of foods, the reasons of degradation, the principles underpinning food processing, and the enhancement of meals for the consuming public," according to the Institute of Food Technologists.
What classification does food science belong to?
Food science draws together a variety of scientific fields. It brings together ideas from chemistry, physics, physiology, microbiology, and biochemistry. Chemical engineering ideas, for example, are used in food technology.
Answers to Related Questions
Is Food Science a difficult subject?
In general, the college courses they must take are far more difficult than yours. However, you'll have better job security and likely higher compensation than a bachelor's degree in science. Average compensation is difficult to justify in a society when we continually desire more money.
What is the most important aspect of food science?
What is the definition of food science? To better understand food processes and enhance food products for the general population, food science relies on a variety of disciplines, including biology, chemical engineering, and biochemistry. Food scientists examine the physical, microbiological, and chemical components of food as stewards of the field.
What is the best way for me to acquire a career in food science?
How to Become a Food Scientist: A Step-by-Step Guide
Complete a bachelor's degree program first. A bachelor's degree in a discipline such as food science, chemistry, microbiology, or a related field is required for aspiring food scientists.
Step 2: Get a Master's Degree.
Step 3: Acquire Credentials to Advance Your Career.
What exactly is gastronomic cuisine?
Gastronomy is the study of the link between food and culture, as well as the skill of preparing and presenting rich or delicate and delicious cuisine, regional culinary methods, and the science of eating well.
What are the fundamental concepts of food science?
Through the study of food production, processing, preservation, and packaging, "Concepts of Food Science" covers the fundamental principles of chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, and physics. Science ideas may be applied to food in real-life situations.
Is it true that food is a chemical?
Chemicals are found in all living things, including humans, animals, and plants. Chemical components make up all food. Chemicals in food are generally safe and frequently beneficial; for example, nutrients like carbs, protein, fat, and fiber are made up of chemical compounds.
What constitutes "safe" food?
Food safety relates to how food is handled, prepared, and stored in order to minimize the danger of people falling ill from contaminated diseases. Food safety principles attempt to prevent food from getting contaminated and resulting in food illness.
What motivates us to pursue a career in food science?
Food science's significance. "The major goal of food science is to maintain our food supply secure and to provide healthy alternatives to our customers," Fajardo-Lira said. According to Fajardo-Lira, food science is a method to deliver a range of inexpensive and healthful meals to a broad audience.
Food science is a kind of science.
Food science is a multidisciplinary discipline that combines chemistry, biochemistry, nutrition, microbiology, and engineering to provide scientists with the scientific understanding needed to tackle real-world challenges related to the food system's numerous sides. Food microbiology and safety are equally important to comprehend.
What does food science entail?
In India, the scope of food technology is vast. Food technology is an area of food science that focuses on the production, processing, preservation, and packaging of food and food-related products. You've probably seen the popular program "Food Factory" at least once.
What can you tell me about the history of food science?
Today's Food Science
Engineering, chemistry, physics, and biology are all interwoven into the food science major, which aids in the development of food scientists. The establishment of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) in 1939 was critical in supporting the growth and development of the subject of food science.
What does it mean to eat high-quality food?
Food quality refers to the properties of food that people find acceptable. This covers visible qualities such as size, shape, color, gloss, and consistency, as well as interior variables such as federal grading requirements (for example, for eggs) (chemical, physical, microbial).
What kind of job does a food scientist have?
The majority of agricultural and food scientists' time is spent in labs and offices. Agricultural and food scientists operate in a variety of settings, including labs, offices, and the field. In a laboratory or an office, they spend the most of their time reviewing data and reports. Visits to farms or processing industries are part of the fieldwork.
What are the many types of food science subjects?
Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Chemical Engineering are all covered in the Food Technology course.
What does the term "food engineering" mean?
For food and allied sectors, food engineering is a multidisciplinary discipline that includes microbiology, applied physical sciences, chemistry, and engineering. Food engineers are responsible for the transmission of technical knowledge necessary for the cost-effective manufacturing and marketing of food goods and services.
What does a BSc in food science entail?
Bachelor of Science in Food Sciences (B.Sc. Food Sciences) is an undergraduate Food Technology program. The study of the nature of foods and the changes that occur naturally and as a consequence of handling and processing is known as food science.
How do you go about learning about food chemistry?
Information about working as a food chemist. Level of education.
A bachelor's degree is a must. Many food chemists begin their careers with a chemistry degree | eng | c723ac83-0f02-408a-a9bb-a3c9998206ee | https://fintechasia.net/2022/01/30/what-is-the-science-of-food-called/ |
The word tolerance keeps coming up when talking with parents. Tolerance for the whole thing. Tolerance for the trying to get pregnant, being pregnant, tolerance for the grief of miscarriage, the lack of sleep, unwell children, the repetitiveness, the word no and tolerance for those...
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I am trying to add text to an existing HeaderFooter object. I am creating a Document object and loading it with RTF. The RTF text already has headers and footers defined. I have been using the DocumentBuilder object, navigating to the HeaderFooter and adding text but its not displaying after I save and open the document. I'm not sure what is wrong. Please review the attachment and see if you can advise.
Additionally, How can I add information to the bottom of the headerfooter instead of the top where the DocumentBuilder puts it?
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Safer Drivers Course Blog
Safer Driving Course The journey to achieving a driver's licence in NSW involves several steps, which means most drivers will have to wait a significantly before progressing to a full and unrestricted driving licence. For eligible drivers wishing to accelerate the process while also gaining valuable skills in low-risk defensive driving, the Safer Drivers Course may be a useful alternative. The NSW Government first launched the Safer Drivers Course in July 2013, as part of their review into the existing licensing system.
Who can take the course? In NSW, learner drivers under 25 years must undertake at least 120 hours of supervised driving practice, including 20 hours of night driving, before they can move on to sitting for the Hazard Perception Test to receive a provisional (P1) licence. Learner drivers, under 25 years must also have held their licence for at least 12 month, at which point they would be allowed to sit the driving test for the P1 stage. They are then required to hold their P1 licence for at least 10 months before attempting the Hazard Perception Test. However, if you are under 25 years of age and have already completed 50 log book driving hours, not including any Instructors three to one bonus hours, you may be eligible to undertake the Safer Drivers Course at a cost of $140.00. This will enhance your safer driving skills and can provide you with a faster route to the next stage of your licence.
What are the benefits? Unfortunately, drivers between 17-25 years old are more likely than others to be involved in a road crash or incident. For example, a 17 year old driver with a P1 license is eight times as likely to be in a fatal crash than a driver over the age of 26. In addition, 1/4 of all speeding drivers and riders involved in fatal crashes are males aged 17-25.Therefore all drivers in this age group, can benefit from the Safer Drivers Course. As it is designed to help teach essential safer driving strategies such as; speed management, correct gap selection, fatigue, how to build resilience to the impacts of peer pressure, hazard perception, driving at night, drugs/alcohol and general lifestyle pressures. Ultimately, drivers who complete the Safer Drivers course will be more prepared to drive unsupervised with their provisional licenses. Completing the Safer Drivers Course course gives you 20 hours of credit in your learner log book in only just 5 hours.
What does the course entail? The course is made up of two modules. The first module is a three-hour facilitated group with 6 – 12 students. The second module consists of a two hours in-vehicle coaching session, with a licensed driving instructor and their vehicle, along with another learner from the course. Completing this course allows you to gain valuable theoretical information, then shows you how to put it into practise, which helps to lower the risk of an accidents. For more information on the Safer Drivers Course; please feel free to contact us directly on 02 9715 1571 or book online at | eng | 41209996-c8b2-4832-84ee-a96e44b62198 | https://www.examinerdrivingschool.com.au/safer-drivers-course-blog/september-03rd-2021 |
Stop and Search Essay Example
The police often stop and search people which are suspected to have stolen or prohibited articles in possession. The power to do this comes from the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 which indicated "a constable may search a person or vehicle in public for stolen or prohibited articles" (Elliott and Quinn, 2011, 374). The police must follow a procedure when they are to stop and search a suspect. First of all they cannot stop and search at random; they must have reasonable grounds for the search. Before the search they must then identify themselves and the station they are based at as well as the grounds for the search. If the police officers do not do this the defendant can appeal on the basis that the search was unlawful as highlighted in the case R v Bristol where the search carried out under of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 was unlawful given that it had not complied with the requirements under of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. It followed that the defendant was not guilty of intentionally obstructing a search under the 1971 Act" (All England reporter, 2007)
The power to stop and search must also be used without unlawful discrimination. To discriminate is "to single out a particular person or group for worse or better treatment than others" (Collins English Dictionary, 2011, p 156) so the police cannot stop and search anyone because of their race or religion.
The police can use reasonable force to stop and search however they cannot make the suspect remove any other clothing than outer clothing in public. After the search the officer is required to write a record of the search. It use to be that the police had to record 12 different things but from March 2011 the requirements were changed to 7 to reduce bureaucracy and time. (Home Office 2011) The 7 things to be recorded by law are: • Ethnicity • Objectives of search • Grounds for search • Identity of officer carrying out the stop and search
The year, 1984 saw the introduction of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, also known as the PACE codes. The PACE codes were an act of parliment, the introduction of these codes was to standardise and proffessionalise police work. It basically provides a core framework of police powers and safeguards around stop and search, arrest, detention, investigation, identification and interviewing suspects. Official dissatisfaction with the rules of the criminal process goes back to the mid 1960's when the Home Office asked the Crimial Law Revision Committee to look into the rules of evidence in criminal cases. After their ill fated 11th Report the Home Office shelved the issue until 1977 when the labour government announced that it was to set up a Royal Commission on Criminal Procedure, whose terms of reference were to consider the investigation of offences in the light of police powers and duties, aswell as the rights and duties of suspects. The Philips Commission was asked to examine the issues, " Regarding both the interests of the community in bringing offenders to justice and to the rights and liberties of the person accussed or suspected of crime." The Report was well recieved by the police and legal proffesion but not so well by the political left as it was said to be to prosecution minded. In November 1982 the Home secutary introduced the first ever version of the PACE Bill, the bill was highly contrivesal and didnt pass throught the house of commons until October 1984, when it had been subject to many government amendments. The question that remains is why was there a need for such an Act to be passed? As a group it is the stop and search aspect of the codes that we shall be analising, why there was a need for these measures to be in place, what its impact has been and what the code actually involves, aswell as a statistical analysis of the Act.…
Returning someone to prison
Investigating the offence
Have someone appear in court
All citizens of the UK have the legal right to arrest another person. This right is given to the public by section 24 of the Police and Criminal evidence act, but it actually dates back far before this to medieval times and English common law.…
First let's ask what does Stop and frisk actually mean legally? "It's the situation in which a police officer who is suspicious of an individual detains the person and runs his hands lightly over the suspect's outer garments to determine if the person is carrying a concealed weapon."…
However, if there was a probable cause to search that person because they were somehow involved, or an eyewitness identified their involvement while the crime was happening, a police officer could search them. If law enforcement came upon a scene where a crime was in progress, they could enter and search a location or person within the location of the crime in progress without violating that person's fourth amendment rights. your 4th amendment rights without repercussions. Since its inception, New York City's stop and frisk program has drawn much controversy stemming from the disproportionate rate of arrest. While the argument that the program violates an individual's 4th amendment right of protection from unreasonable search and seizure could absolutely be made, that argument pales in comparison to the argument of discrimination. A disproportionate number of African Americans and Hispanics are unreasonably stopped and searched simply for looking suspicious. The original intention of this program was to reduce the level of crime (which it has) and to crack down on illegal weapons. It has now become an excuse for police to play with their authority and target innocent people.…
Searches without Warrants
1. Lawful Arrest Search Incident
The lawful arrest search incident is not restrictive to the issuance of a warrant. This means that if a person gets lawfully arrested, then the police have every right to search the person's surrounding which is reach of the police.…
The three statutory rights of arrest are preventative, breach of peace and public order. I don't think a person should be arrested to stop them doing something as they have not committed a crime so the police should not have the right to arrest someone who has not yet committed a crime. However, breach of peace and public order are effective as it is arresting a person who is a danger to society as they have caused harm/fear to a victim.…
That are questionable then the police officers stops him and question him and carries out search. Racial profiling can be used in law enforcement to prevent crimes when applied from a genuine point. Like in United States race profiling is not prohibited. This is because…
Stop and Search
The macro level is able to affect pre-emptive measures in the micro level which are promoted by the culture of fear from the government and support of the media. In order to prevent the risk of future terrorist attack, punitive pre-emption measurements were taken by recreating the exaggeration image of future attacks (Walklate and Mythen, 2014). Stop and Search in the UK were actually established in 1984 under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act which were formed due to the disorder in British cities. In 1994, under section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act police were allowed to carry out the activity randomly if they suspect there are commotions about to occur. It was argued that the use of stop and search… | eng | 70838efb-dbf0-4c78-abbd-dfce837c1b08 | https://www.studymode.com/essays/stop-and-search-essay-example-85057035.html |
A York school district occupational therapist said one of every five children has symptoms that meet the diagnosis for a mental health disorder. Eighty percent go untreated.
(York) – Speaking to state House Democrats, Dr. Adrienne Johnson painted a harrowing picture she says is all too common.
"Seven-year-old child presents to my office with nausea, attended by a caregiver," she said. "This child is significantly underweight, speaks very little, has bruising on the shins, and the adult states that the child sleeps very poorly and frequently has nightmares."
The child shows signs of trauma, Johnson said. As is often the case, general practitioners like her are the first to discover that a child may be a victim of abuse.
She can refer the child to a specialist, and if appropriate, contact authorities. However, physicians don't see patients frequently enough to address long-term mental health issues, and there aren't enough psychiatrists and therapists to meet demand.
Johnson was one of nine York County experts to speak to Democratic state representatives March 28 in a policy committee hearing focused on childhood mental health. They were there to make the case for more funding and resources as the school district grapples with what it calls "overwhelming mental health needs."
Panelists repeated many of the same problems: Long wait times for services. A shortage of psychiatrists and therapists. Massive case loads for social workers. And children who need mental health services, but who are not getting them.
Children in urban school districts such as York "are exposed to trauma at alarming rates, far surpassing what the human brain was meant to tolerate," said Dr. Kristin Shillingsford.
In written testimony, the York school district occupational therapist said one of every five children has symptoms that meet the diagnosis for a mental health disorder. Eighty percent of those children go untreated.
The lack of resources is having a devastating effect on students' lives, Johnson said. And trauma is more common than some may think.
One in three women, and at least one in 16 men, survive sexual assault during their lifetimes, Johnson noted. That's just one type of trauma.
She said experts are looking more at "adverse childhood experiences," showing how people with several instances of untreated childhood trauma are more likely to commit crimes, use drugs and die by suicide.
In York City, where the school district says almost 70 percent of students live below the federal poverty level, the number who have dealt with four or more adverse childhood experiences is likely to be higher than average.
Johnson and others who work with children in the district made their cases to lawmakers, pointing to some of the problems keeping children from getting the care they need.
Brett Sholtis / Transforming Health
Democratic State representatives hear testimony in York Thursday, March 28, 2019. From right: Margo Davidson, Delaware County, Carol Hill-Evans, York County, and Mike Sturla, Lancaster County.
In a report summary, the school district flagged 10 barriers to access students face:
Limited access to psychiatric services in York County, with waits as long as one year for an initial appointment
Inadequate insurance coverage, with some services denied through private insurance
Inconsistent parental involvement with mental health recommendations
Community and cultural stigma
Limited access to transportation, due partly to socioeconomic status
Long waitlists for services, with agencies often lacking sufficient staff to fill positions even when services are authorized for payment by managed care organizations
Lack of "meaningful and predictable communication"
Inadequate discharge plans from community providers
Abrupt discharges from community providers
Language and cultural barriers, with an inadequate number of Spanish-speaking mental health service providers
The Democrats, who are part of the bipartisan mental health caucus, listened. However, if previous legislative sessions are a guide, the passage of mental health legislation is a long-shot, and any funding increases are unlikely.
Pennsylvanians are paying for that inaction in other ways, said Democratic State Rep. Mike Sturla of Lancaster County.
Sturla said it's taken years to show lawmakers, including himself, at times, that untreated mental illness contributes to so many other public health problems.
"We have to convince a lot of our colleagues that this isn't just psycho mumbo-jumbo," Sturla said in an interview. "If they want to say, 'We're never going to raise taxes,' you can't keep going with the same system that says we only treat people after they've gotten in jail."
While this event was led by Democrats, the effort is bipartisan.
Republican state Rep. Tom Murt of Montgomery County is also part of the legislature's mental health caucus. He recently addressed plans to add funding to mental health services.
Brett Sholtis / Transforming Health
Panelists address lawmakers on the House Democratic Policy Committee in York, Thur., March 28, 2019.
"We want to get more resources to our counties, so they can push out the money to their human services missions," Murt said.
He said he wants to see an increase to one key funding source for counties, though he hasn't yet introduced any legislation that would do that. That funding stream hasn't increased in over two decades, and it decreased by 10 percent in 2012.
"Someone might get three or four visits with a therapist to address an anxiety disorder, but we know that three or four visits with a therapist is never going to cure post-traumatic stress, or anxiety, or anything else for that matter."
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Top Roles in Big Tech That are Less Likely to be Impacted by AI
The AI-driven transformation in the job market has emerged as a prominent topic of conversation, spurred by numerous trends and buzz.
Approximately 85 million jobs around the world are currently facing the looming threat of automation, which could render them obsolete by the year 2025.
A recent report from Goldman Sachs puts forth an estimation that generative AI might impact as many as 300 million jobs, hinting at the potential automation of 18% of the global workforce. The impact is expected to be more pronounced in advanced economies, weighing more heavily on them compared to emerging markets.
However, while AI holds the potential to automate specific tasks and revolutionize industries, there still exists a plethora of roles—especially in Big Tech—that remain beyond the grasp of AI's capabilities.
Let's talk about them.
Types of Jobs That AI Can't Replace
There are distinct categories of jobs in the tech industry that artificial intelligence (AI) can't possibly replicate due to their complexity and intrinsic human qualities like creativity, empathy, and critical thinking. Broadly, we can classify them in 4 categories:
Professions involving an interplay of creativity, imagination, and visionary thinking
Roles that rely on human intuition and the ability to critically analyze information
Jobs that require high levels of emotional intelligence and intuitive understanding
Top Tech Jobs that are Less Likely to be Impacted by AI
High-Level Scientists and Analysts
Business decisions are no laughing matter. They demand comprehensive analysis, understanding, and critical thinking. While AI can process and analyze substantial volumes of data (it can even offer ideas and inspiration), it falls short in emulating the human approach to decision-making. We still need humans to make accurate interpretations.
For example, tools like ChatGPT or GPT-4 can assist in automating specific cybersecurity tasks, such as identifying and addressing security incidents. However, they cannot replace the indispensable role cybersecurity analysts play with their critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making.
Similarly, while AI can enhance the capabilities of risk analysts, it cannot entirely replace the necessity for human expertise in these pivotal domains. You'd still need skilled risk analysts to weigh ethical considerations, assess potential impacts on stakeholders, and evaluate situations with emotional intelligence and judgment.
The same goes for data scientists who must navigate the intricacies of data, develop innovative algorithms, and make decisions based on nuanced insights. These tasks require a unique blend of domain knowledge, technical prowess, and human judgment that AI cannot replicate.
The bottom line is that the analysis of intricate data sets and the extraction of meaningful insights call for human intuition and expertise to formulate hypotheses, interpret findings, and arrive at informed decisions. So, while AI can aid in data processing and analysis, the elements of creativity, intuition, and scientific discernment required for groundbreaking discoveries remain uniquely human.
In fact, as AI technology continues to advance, new roles will emerge to develop, implement, and maintain AI systems. There will be an increasing demand for professionals skilled in areas such as data analysis, machine learning, AI ethics, and algorithm design.
Organizations will need individuals to supervise AI systems, ensure ethical considerations, and make strategic decisions based on insights derived from AI.
So, it's safe to say that the following jobs are in no immediate danger from AI:
Data Scientists
AI/Machine Learning Engineer
Cybersecurity Analyst
Business Intelligence Analyst
Risk Analysts
Quantitative Analyst (Quant)
Software Programming and Development Roles
The journey of creating a comprehensive software product involves several stages. It begins with gathering requirements for various features, defining success metrics for those features, and making decisions about the system's architecture, while considering the optimal tools to utilize.
AI can handle coding to a certain extent, such as writing short command-line programs and basic code, but it falls short when it comes to creating intricate and complex coding. They can not build intuitive user interfaces which require creativity and a nuanced understanding of human behavior.
Nor can they effectively, say, decide the right databases to power a system or translate business tasks into functional code—both of which require intuitive, empathetic, and strategic decision-making. Then there is the task of managing collaboration across different teams to work towards a unified goal, which adds an extra layer of complexity.
However, to remain on the safe side, it's crucial to work on upgrading your skills and technical abilities. This involves understanding clients' and businesses' requirements, debugging code, planning software functionality, identifying and rectifying errors, testing the software, and refining it based on user feedback.
These are tasks that AI cannot effectively accomplish. So, programmers can remain secure by enhancing their skills and outperforming computers at their own game.
For now, the following jobs in software programming and development cannot be easily replaced by AI:
DevOps Engineer
Embedded Systems Engineer
Software Developers
iOS Engineer
Front-end Engineers
Backend Engineers
Full Stack Developer
User Experience (UX) Designer
At Prepfully, we have interview guides with detailed steps for each role at majority of companies in the big tech. For instance, if you are a trying to crack the Google Software Engineer Interview, you can go through the interview guide and acquaint yourself with the whole process of the interview. You also have the option to schedule a mock interview with somebody who's previously cracked the role/have worked in the same roles/has been a hiring manager.
Leadership and Management Roles
Managers and leaders within the tech industry play a pivotal role in analyzing market trends, navigating competitive landscapes, and formulating long-term business strategies. Their decisions involve a meticulous weighing of multiple variables, assessing risks, and making choices that harmonize with the organization's objectives and values.
This intricate process demands emotional intelligence, necessitating an adept balance between unbiased decision-making and the overarching welfare of the company—a responsibility that cannot be entrusted solely to AI.
While AI can be useful for tasks like scheduling and task management, the purview of managers extends to overseeing the entire project lifecycle, encompassing planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
For instance, consider a Google Product Manager who not only ensures timely development but also aligns the product roadmap with market demands. Similarly, Technical Program Managers at Google orchestrate complex projects, ensuring seamless collaboration among diverse teams, a task that involves a nuanced understanding of human dynamics.
Their roles also encompass resolving disagreements within teams and guiding cross-functional departments to work collectively to achieve common goals. These proficiencies demand a blend of human intuition, creativity, and expertise—qualities that AI, such as ChatGPT, GPT-4, Bard, and others, would take a long time and evolution (maybe even help from these very professionals) to develop and ready-to-use.
Their role demands empathy, an understanding of human dynamics, and the ability to make subjective judgments based on individual circumstances. So, this includes the roles of hiring managers, technical recruiters, employee relations managers, and so on.
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How to tell if you're addicted to video games
Do you find yourself spending hours playing video games even when you don't want to? Or do you feel anxious and irritable when you can't play video games? If so, you may be addicted to video games. Video game addiction is a serious issue that can have a major impact on both your physical and mental health. Here are some of the signs to look for if you think you may be addicted to video games.
1. You Spend Longer Playing Video Games Than You Intended
One of the telltale signs of a video game addiction is when you spend far more time playing video games than you originally planned. If you find yourself playing video games well into the night, or you're consistently playing video games for more hours than you intended, it's a sign that your habit is becoming an addiction.
2. You Feel Angry or Irritable When You Can't Play Video Games
If you're addicted to video games, you're likely to become irritable, angry, or even depressed if you can't play them. This is because, for an addict, playing video games is a way to cope with stress and negative emotions. When you can't play video games, these emotions come rushing back, and you'll feel uncomfortable and frustrated.
3. You Prioritize Video Games Over Other Activities
If you're addicted to video games, you'll prioritize them over other activities. This means that you'll set aside activities such as studying, exercising, or socializing in order to play video games. This can be a sign that you're becoming obsessed with video games and neglecting other important areas of your life.
4. You Can't Stop Playing Even When It's Unhealthy
When you're addicted to video games, it can be hard to pull yourself away even when it's no longer healthy. Even if you've been playing for hours, you still won't feel satisfied and may continue to play until you're exhausted or your health is suffering.
5. You Lie About How Much You Play
Addicts often lie about how much time they're spending playing video games. If you find yourself lying to your parents, friends, or family about how much you're playing, it's a sign that your habit has become an addiction.
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When you become addicted to video games, you may start to isolate yourself from your friends and family. You may also start to skip classes and important social events in order to play video games. If you find yourself withdrawing more and more, it's a sign that your video game habit is becoming an addiction.
7. You Neglect Your Responsibilities
If you're addicted to video games, you'll find yourself neglecting your responsibilities in order to play. This may include things like not doing your homework, not going to your job, or not doing your chores.
If you're experiencing any of these signs, it's important to seek help. Video game addiction can have a major negative impact on both your physical and mental health and can cause you to neglect important areas of your life. If you think you may be addicted to video games, it's important to talk to a professional who can help you manage your addiction and get back on track. | eng | 3d96b954-4b29-47bd-9022-7aa1172a9da4 | https://www.justnews.io/how-to-tell-if-youre-addicted-to-video-games/ |
How to list languages on your CV.
In today's interconnected world, with organisations doing business across the globe, the ability to speak more than one language can give you a definite edge. Language skills are in demand for positions of every level, from customer service and support teams, to directors of multinational corporations.
When considering whether to mention your level of competency in a language on your CV, factor in how skilled you are in all four areas of use:
Speaking.
Listening.
Reading and Writing.
It's one thing to hold an amicable conversation in your second language, but quite another to read a complex legal document, or even reply to an email professionally.
Describing your language skill level.
There are a number of internationally-recognised competency scales, however, here's an easy way for you to estimate your level:
Beginner or elementary level.
You may be able to use it for survival when on vacation or in simple conversations with native speakers. You should also consider yourself at Level 1 if you studied a language several years earlier, and haven't used or worked on it since.
In reality, this level is unlikely to add strength to your CV, so it's not worth including.
Basic working knowledge.
You may be able to use the language with a degree of fluency, but vocabulary and grammatical accuracy are limited. This too is not worth including on your CV.
Working competence.
You can use the language in most professional situations, although with complex exchanges, you still need support. This information can be a good addition to your CV.
Full professional competence.
You can handle any situation in the language, and use it with fluency and accuracy of grammar and tone - this can make a strong addition to your CV.
Native speaker.
At this level people assume that you have used the language all your life. Your accent is close to that of a native. Definitely include this on your CV.
Where to include languages on your CV.
This depends on how you've used them and whether they are a specific requirement of the role you're applying for. If it's important for the role, you may choose to mention your language skill in more than one section.
With your work experience.
If you've already used your skill in a working context, mention it. For example:
'Led customer-support team for Spanish-speaking customers',
'Successfully concluded negotiations with Mandarin-speaking vendors'.
With your education.
If you're certified at a certain level in the language, this would be a good place to list it.
With your special skills or additional information.
This is a good option if speaking the language is a hobby or interest.
In a dedicated section or sidebar.
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This website is an appreciation of the life and contributions of Major Alford Joseph Williams. Major Al played an important role in early American aviation. He advanced our country in the world of aeronautics. He was a patriot and an innovator, and he warned America of the German Luftwaffe's efficiency back in 1938. Few men walk this earth with such power of character, strength of conviction, and hard determination. He commanded presence in a room, how he was determined to prove himself with no censorship of his thoughts, concerns but with full integrity.
In the 1940's, Major Al wrote for Scripps Howard Newspaper, an article series on "Teaching Young America to Fly",... on his way to work there was a car accident causing a traffic jam on the Brooklyn Bridge. With no words my father and grandfather both got out of the car, walked to the front of the collision to find two bumpers locked. Each picked up an end of the car, unlocked the bumpers and dropped it down. The crowd's chaos ceased, and the cars began to move again. Perhaps that was his philosophy... shut up, fix it, and move on. We, the Williams family, hope you enjoy these pages.
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Beginning with Christ: Oneness through the Mass
The Catholic Church was begun as a result of the mission of Christ to reconcile humanity back to God and to one another. His high priestly prayer was, "Father, I pray that they would be one, just as you and I are one" (John 17:21). As a result of this, the Church began to be called Catholic, beginning in 110 AD (see St. Ignatius Letter to the Smyrnaeans). The word Catholic means universal, that is the Church for everyone, for people of all kinds.
The greatest means of unity that Christ gave is what has become known as the Mass or the Eucharist, which was a combination of the Jewish synagogue tradition which focused on the written Word of God along with a new rite or New Covenant which was set in place by Christ that became known as the Eucharist or Holy Communion. It is through the Mass that Christians unite with Christ and one another and become one.
Middle Ages: Development of the English Language Catholic Tradition
As the Catholic Church spread it took on regional cultural elements. The Catholic tradition adapted by English speakers such as the Anglos, Saxons, Celts, and Scots used a form of the Mass known as the Rite of Sarum based out of Sarum Cathedral (which was located in what is now Salisbury, Wiltshire, in the United Kingdom), going back at least as far as the eleventh century. Then, because of the machinations of King Henry VIII, beginning in 1534 this Mass was torn away from the Catholic Church. In 1549 Archbishop Thomas Cranmer translated from Latin the Sarum Mass, for the English speaking people into a beautiful vernacular form that became known as the Book of Common Prayer. It is this form of the Mass that became sacred to English speakers and that which was used for the next five centuries. It would be these prayers that would form, nourish, and foster the desire for reunion with the Catholic Church.
"I take thee to my wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness, and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us depart" – example of Thomas Cranmer liturgical translation from 1549
Recent history: Reuniting with the Catholic Church
Beginning in the 1970s groups of Anglicans began persistently petitionioning to come back into the Catholic Church as communities while retaining their Anglican patrimony, that is elements of their liturgical, musical, and pastoral heritage. Beginning in the 1980s the Vatican began allowing what became known as Anglican Use Catholic parishes to come into existence within the Catholic Church, then in 2009 Pope Benedict XVI promulgated a decree creating the framework for the Ordinariates, diocesan like structures that allowed Anglicans coming into the Church to retain and evangelize using their patrimony. In 2012 the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter was erected in the United States and Canada and now has over 40 missions and parishes and counting that have not only brought many into the Catholic Church, but have attracted and enriched the spirituality of many life-long Catholics.
The mission of St. James was established in 2012 when Fr. Nick Marziani, who previously served as an Episcopal priest, became Catholic and was ordained for Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter by the then Bishop of the Diocese of St. Augustine, Felipe Estévez. Fr. Nick led a small group of others who had come into the Catholic Church with him and he began to offer Mass for the community at St. Benedict the Moore, however the community struggled to grow. In 2019 Fr. Nick retired and Fr. Mayer was appointed as parochial administrator and asked by the Bishop to move the community up to Jacksonville in order to serve a larger population. The mission began meeting for Mass at the St. Joseph School Chapel with about a dozen people and amazingly began to grow, even amidst the difficult circumstances of the Corona Virus Pandemic. Because of the pandemic, the community of St. James was no longer able to use the school chapel and began meeting at the Mandarin Community Club in 2021.
Church building?
The mission is currently in the process of gathering together the team of people who are laying the foundation for this rich patrimony within the Catholic Church to be able to serve generations to come. Like the beginning of most Catholic missions, St. James is currently meeting in a temporary space which is rented on Sunday mornings, while gathering people and funds to be able to purchase land and build a permanent Church. This process takes time, but the mission has been experiencing steady growth in Jacksonville and in the Lord's perfect timing, the plan is to build a traditional English style gothic church in style similar to Our Lady of Walsingham, one of the more developed Ordinariate parishes.
The next step for St. James, prior to a land purchase and permanent building, is to move into a leased space, which would allow for a fuller offering of services to be provided to the people of Jacksonville: daily Mass, a place where anyone can come and pray with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament day or night, more room for our burgeoning children's ministry, space for classes and meetings and gatherings. To move into a leased space, we need to continue moving toward having an average Sunday attendance closer to 100, which would allow for the necessary financial support. | eng | d2414d45-a0ee-47d5-9da8-281739772b1b | https://stjamescc.org/our-story/ |
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AI and robotics have beaten all other thematic strategies except internet and technology. This is a stark contrast to 2022 when AI and robotics trailed ESG and digital asset-themed ETFs. The recent rally in AI stocks has supercharged investor interest in the industry. ETFs tracking robotics and AI have pulled in roughly $105 million in March, while other thematic strategies like clean energy, electric cars, and cloud computing all saw outflows, according to data compiled by Bloomberg Intelligence.
The $1.7 billion Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (ticker: BOTZ) led the inflows with about $121 million so far this year, up 24% year to date. Todd Sohn, ETF strategist at Strategas, commented, "There's always a crowd who wants exposure to the 'next thing' — whether it's AI, SPACs, or EVs. They don't want to miss the FOMO run, especially given recency bias."
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Despite uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's next monetary policy move and its impact on risk assets, the survey reveals investors are still keen to load up on certain kinds of speculative assets. Even the crypto winter did not scare investors from cryptocurrency and digital asset-themed ETFs, according to the survey of 325 ETF institutional investors, financial advisors, and fund managers from around the globe.
Forty-eight percent of investors say they still plan to add that strategy in 2023, down just 6 percentage points from last year. Bitcoin, the world's largest crypto based on market value, has rallied 70% as investors brush off a regulatory crackdown and bet the digital asset's independence from the traditional financial system could make it immune to the turmoil in the banking industry.
AI as a Deflationary Force
In the case of AI, some investors like Ankur Crawford, a portfolio manager at Fred Alger Management, are betting that AI can be a deflationary force in the long-term because it will drive down costs and improve efficiencies. Crawford explained, "Initially, it might actually be inflationary. There's a cost associated with it to get it up and running. But later, I do think that's a deflationary force."
Conclusion
In conclusion, AI and robotics-focused ETFs have become popular among professional investors looking for exposure to this emerging sector. Despite uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's next monetary policy move, the survey reveals that investors are still keen to load up on certain kinds of speculative assets, including cryptocurrency and digital asset-themed ETFs. Ankur Crawford, a portfolio manager at Fred Alger Management, believes that AI can be a deflationary force in the long-term, driving down costs and improving efficiencies.
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A1. AI-powered chatbots are computer programs that use artificial intelligence to simulate human conversation. They can be programmed to respond to user queries and perform tasks.
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A3. AI refers to the ability of machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, and problem-solving. Robotics, on the other hand, refers to the design, construction, and operation of robots, which are machines that can be programmed to perform a variety of tasks.
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A4. ETFs can be a good investment for beginners because they offer a low-cost way to diversify a portfolio and provide exposure to a range of different asset classes. However, as with any investment, it's important to do your research and understand the risks involved.
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Skills for Security (SfS) is committed to providing a first-class learning environment. SFS has responsibility to all its learners to provide high professional standards of teaching and a safe and motivating environment for learning.
Learners also must accept and undertake various responsibilities. These responsibilities form the basis of a Code that every learner must observe. The Learner Code is important as it aims to ensure that everyone in SFS works within an environment that is safe, secure and conducive to learning.
Unacceptable behaviour is defined as – 'any behaviour which impacts negatively on teaching and learning'. Whilst staff are urged to be sensitive to learners' individual circumstances, it must be emphasised that there are no exceptions in the application of the responsibilities outlined in this Code of Conduct.
This Code lists each learner's responsibilities and describes the various stages in the Centre disciplinary procedure. It should be noted, however, that as a rule, conventional disciplinary procedures with learners in adult education are relatively rare. However, more frequently in adult education, problems can arise when a dominant or aggressive individual interrupts classes or learning activities or causes disruption in social or reception areas.
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recognise and observe SFS code of conduct policy;
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attend classes punctually where this is a requirement of the course;
observe all health and safety regulations throughout SFS as well as risk assessments in specific areas such as workshops;
observe the no smoking regulations and only smoke/vape in designated areas outside;
eat and drink only in designated areas;
know and follow the emergency evacuation procedures highlighted within the classroom;
recognise that the tutor has a responsibility for the learning of the whole group;
not damage equipment, materials or buildings.
Examples of unacceptable behaviour/misconduct that may lead to disciplinary action are listed below:
abusive language or intimidating verbal or physical behaviour towards learners, visitors or members of staff;
deliberate misuse of, damage to, misappropriation or theft of any learning material and/or equipment, furniture, fittings or other property belonging to SFS or its learners, visitors or staff
abuse of computer facilities through installation of personal or illegal software or otherwise engage in other activities which may disrupt the computer network or infringe the Internet Access Policy;
cheating or copying other learners' work;
anti-social or disruptive behaviour e.g. any behaviour that infringes upon other learners' ability to learn;
infringement of intellectual property rights.
Learner Disciplinary Procedure
INCIDENT
Stage 1 (Start of disciplinary procedure)
A member of staff issues a verbal warning informing the learner that his/her behaviour is unacceptable and infringes the SFS Code of Conduct. A written report of the incident will be made – employer notified of incident by phone.
Stage 2
A member of staff issues a written warning. A written report of the incident will be made. A formal letter/email is sent by the Operations or Quality manager with a copy to the tutor involved - employer notified of incident by phone.
Stage 3
The Operations or Quality Manager excludes the learner. The Operations or Quality and the panel determine the duration of the exclusion period.
SERIOUS INCIDENT
A serious incident could lead to immediate dismissal from the premises and should be dealt with by the most senior person on site. The police should be called (if appropriate) and/or a letter from the Operations/Quality manager be sent inviting the learner to a meeting to take place within 4 working weeks. The Operations/Quality Manager will convene a panel, considering the nature and circumstances of the incident. | eng | ba40d4e7-8336-4b87-8920-0c0a45d6072e | https://www.skills4security.com/policies |
Roger Groult, Calvados Pays d'Auge, 25YO, 750 ml
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The Best AI Marketing Prompt
Full disclosure, this video is not gonna be about specific words and phrases to type into your ChatGPT window. There is so much expertise and change going on in that field today, that I really couldn't add much value in that conversation. What I wanna talk about is actually something I think is more important for your business and AI, and that is, what prompt do you need as you approach using AI to help your business in marketing? I believe there are two different ways to use AI. Two major categories of how you apply AI to your business. One will help your business immensely, the other could hurt, could get in your way and not help you at all.
Channel the Internet
The first, I'm gonna talk about the last one first. If you choose to use AI, the full power of AI, and channel all the information on the internet, which you can do, that's what one of the things that generative AI is doing for you. It's giving you access to everything, or most everything that's on the internet. If your motive for AI is to channel the internet, you're gonna dilute your value. So, what I mean by that is, if you are tempted by the approach to say, 'I'm gonna let AI tell me what to say about my business or my industry, or the problems that my clients have'. It's gonna be easy, but what's gonna happen is your story becomes the internet story or the average of everybody's story. You're no longer unique and focused on what you do.
Amplify your value
If instead of that, you start with your value and your purpose, that you know, and rather than ask AI to talk about that, you use AI to create shortcuts and do things faster and actually amplify your true story, than it becomes a productivity tool and crazy good productivity tool in so many different ways. The key, my message to you is, the key is, it starts with your purpose, and AI can't do that. You need to know why you exist and what you specifically do, and then AI can help you tell that story To me, it's like Cyrano de Bergerac, where he had his friend hiding in the bushes, telling him what to say, and he had somebody attracted to that, but that wasn't him. And at the end of the day, that doesn't help. You wanna make sure that you know your true story and that AI helps you tell that story.
I believe that core truth about AI isn't gonna change. Everything else is going to change rapidly. It's going to evolve and AI's gonna do things for our businesses that frankly, I can't even conceive of what it is. But at its core, it comes down to who's in charge, and you need to decide how it's gonna help you tell your story, or you won't have a story to tell anymore. | eng | ea9664c5-2532-4c8a-9dfb-8f9488188cd9 | https://www.b2bclaritymarketing.com/the-best-ai-marketing-prompt/ |
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reverse bias diode voltage
This voltage cancels the potential barrier and provides the low resistance path to the flow of current. In a real diode, when the diode is forward biased, there is a finite voltage drop (Vd) across the diode: approximately 0.6 V for a silicon diode and approximately 0.4 V for a germanium diode. Ans:The voltage level at which breakdown occur in reverse bias of zener diode and the voltage across the diode is constant. Usually, diodes don't go well during reverse bias conditions. 0.707Vp. When the diode is reverse biased, only a small current flows through the diode – this is called leakage current. You claim your second diode is reverse-biased. The forward bias means the positive region is connected to the p-terminal of the supply and the negative region is connected to the n-type of the device. The left side is the reverse voltage region and the diode is in reverse biased. Fig.2:Reverse Biasing of p-n Junction Diode. They should have a lower forward voltage drop than the total of the internal diode and resistance drops, typically being Schottky types. Note that for forward-biased diodes, the forward-biased junction potential is the voltage drop from P to N, meaning that the voltage drop from N to P is the negative of this. Regular diodes are damaged when the voltage across them exceeds the reverse breakdown voltage, while Zener diodes only operate in this region. When a real diode is reverse biased, there will be a small but finite leakage current. So the positive side is connected to the n region while the negative side is connected to the p region. 1.414Vrms or Vpp/2. Therefore, very little current flows until the diode breaks down. Next replace the 1N3064 diode with one of the 1N914 diodes from the ADALM2000 kit. Ans: (image taken from quora.com) 17. A diode that is known for the varying capacitance by the application of reverse voltages is defined as a varactor diode. A diode is reverse biased when it acts as an insulator and is forward biased when it allows current to flow. Now, for a diode to be reverse-biased, the external bias voltage must be connected opposite of how it was connected to a diode in forward bias condition. If a diode is reverse-biased, the voltage at the cathode is comparatively higher than at the anode. This might give rise to a large constant current in the reverse direction for a short time while the diode is reverse biased. Why should we reverse bias a pn diode ? A diode in this state is reverse biased, and the voltage drop is the diode's reverse voltage drop. As the electrons flow toward the positive side of the voltage source, additional positive ions are created. Under reverse bias condition, the resistance of the diode becomes very high, and practically no current flows through the diode. 2Vp. This current is known as the reverse current. The corresponding applied voltage is referred to as the breakdown voltage. Reverse bias. How to use diodes, schottky diodes and P-FETs to protect your circuits from reversed voltage/power connections.Website: Semiconductor Diode under Forward Bias. Vrms = Root Mean Square. All diodes exhibit rectification when driven in forward bias, and they exhibit a breakdown behavior when driven at high voltage in reverse bias. This applied reverse voltage establishes an electric field which acts in the same direction as the field due to the potential barrier. But this varactor diode is a special classification of diode which operates well with reverse voltages. Knowing this voltage, you can obtain an estimate of the expected voltage when the diode is inserted (whether forward or reverse biased). A diode has a non-linear characteristic. Fill out another table with your measured data and calculated C diode values. In forward biasing the external voltage is applied across the PN-junction diode. Peak Reverse Voltage (V R): The maximum reverse voltage across the diode at its reverse biased condition. Draw the Symbol for the Zener diode. Forward Bias Region. The voltage with reverse biasing doesn't cause any appreciable current to flow. Reverse Bias. 1.414Irms or Ipp/2. Vd is 0.7V for silicon and 0.3V for germanium diodes. The magnitude of such a reverse current is determined by the operating circuit (i.e., the series resistance) and the diode is said to be in the storage-phase. It is named after Clarence M Zener, an American physicist who invented it in 1905. When a photo- diode is reverse biased, the width of depletion layer increases as compared to forward biased and a small reverse current (dark current) flows through the diode. You can only make this assertion if it doesn't conduct current, and not because its terminals are switched. With any applied voltage below this value, there will be no current flow. What is the differences between the PN junction diode and Zener diode fabrication? Depending on the voltage applied across it, a diode will operate in one of three regions: Forward bias, Reverse bias, and Breakdown. Iavg = Average Current. The maximum reverse bias voltage that can be applied to a p-n diode is limited by breakdown. If the power diode reaches this voltage level, the current increases rapidly. Bias. In a normal diode, applying a reverse-bias voltage increases reverse current, because the reverse bias reduces diffusion current but does not reduce drift current, and also because of leakage. It can be ignored in many cases. Since current is expected to flow through the diode one would expect the voltage across the diode and R2 to be lower than that calculated in (1). Vpp = Peak to Peak Voltage. If the polarity of the circuit is reversed, and the attempt is made to inject electrons into the p-zone while they are removed from the n-zone, the diode is said to be reverse biased and no current will flow. Breakdown is characterized by the rapid increase of the current under reverse bias. For example, if 5 volts enter the diode, the diode voltage drop will also be 5 volts. Under reverse bias, the n side is held at a higher voltage than the p side. View Answer: Answer: Option A. Reverse bias is the condition that essentially prevents current through the diode. 0.707Ip. It starts conducting in a reverse biased condition when the applied voltage is above the breakdown voltage and this voltage is called Zener breakdown voltage. Fig. Again repeat the same set of sweeps you just did for the other diodes. Zener Diode is a special type of diode in which a critical reverse voltage and larger reverse current can flow. Because unlike charges attract, the positive side of the bias-voltage source "pulls" the free electrons, which are the majority carriers in the n region, away from the pn junction. 1 – Introduction to Zener Diode. 2Ip/π. An illustration of what happens when a diode is reverse-biased is shown in Below Figure. The cathode of a zener diode in a voltage regulator is normally (a) more positive than the anode (b) more negative than the anode (c) at +0.7 V (d) grounded. When the diode voltage is less than the barrier potential, a small current flows through the diode. A diode (PN junction) in an electrical circuit allows current to flow more easily in one direction than another. At high reverse bias, the exact mechanism that creates breakdown and drives current flow is different in various diodes (pn diode, Schottkey, or Zener). This external bias voltage is designated as VBIAS just as it was for forward bias. When voltage is positive, current exponentially increases until it reaches value Vd, which depends on the built-in electric field of the depletion region. Uses for diodes include switches, signal modulators, signal mixers, rectifiers, signal limiters, voltage regulators, oscillators, and signal demodulators. However, when i connect them in series, reverse biased, I measure voltage across D1 as 2.48 V … And the working of this PN junction diode under forward and reverse bias has been explained. If the diode drops of the forward-biased diodes the peak inverse voltage across each reverse-biased diode in terms of Vp(out) is. One final point, if the reverse bias voltage Vr applied to the diode is increased to a sufficiently high enough value, it will cause the diode's PN junction to overheat and fail due to the avalanche effect around the junction. Solution: 2. If a certain zener diode has a zener voltage of 3.6 V, it operates in (a) regulated breakdown (b) zener breakdown (c) forward conduction (d) avalanche breakdown. The reverse current is because of the minority charge carrier presents in the semiconductor material at normal room temperature. If this reverse-bias voltage exceeds a certain value — the maximum reverse voltage — the diode may fail and pass large currents, in a process known as reverse voltage breakdown. They are more doped than regular diodes, as they have narrow depletion zones. This diode is forward biased. Drawbacks for schottky diodes include much higher reverse bias leakage current ratings. In this video, the PN junction diode has been explained. A Zener diode is a specially designed diode mainly operating in reverse biased conditions. In order to reverse bias a pn junction, the negative terminal of the battery is connected to the p-type and positive terminal is connected to the n-type as shown in the figure below. Over this reverse voltage diode will go for breakdown due to its minority carriers. The same thing happens in a photodiode, but the reverse current is called dark current. The reason is, we want to learn its characteristics under different circumstances. V = IR, P/I, √PR. You should include a plot of the diode capacitance vs. reverse bias voltage for each diode you measure. V-I Characteristics of A PN Junction Hi , I have two zener diodes whose measured reverse zener voltages are 3.18 V and 3.2V respectively when used "alone" in the circuit below with the 900 ohm resistor and 5V supply. By reverse biasing, we mean, applying an external voltage which is opposite in direction to forward bias. Diode in Forward Bias. So here we connect positive terminal of battery to n-side of the diode and negative terminal of the battery to p-side of the diode. Diodes fitted across the converter outputs such that they are reverse biased in normal operation can divert offending currents away from the converters. But in actual practice current in milliamperes flow through the diode. Below Figure shows a dc voltage source connected across a diode in the direction to produce reverse bias. If the applied voltage is V, then the total potential difference across the diode becomes V reverse bias = v 0 + V (where v 0 is the barrier potential).. The wider depletion layer will block the signal from passing through the diode and consume all of the voltage in the process. In this position, the current is relatively negligible until some reverse voltage level occurs – this is called breakdown voltage. In the image above, you can see that an external voltage is applied across the semiconductor diode where the p-side of the diode is connected to the positive terminal and the n-side is connected to the negative terminal of the battery. Maximum Power Dissipation (P): It is the product of the forward current and the forward voltage. Free electrons, which begin their journey at the negative terminal, find large number of holes at the p-type semiconductor and fill them with electrons. Ip = Peak Current. 16. Therefore, in the figure above, free electrons on the n side (negative charge) will experience a drift force to the right (towards the positive cathode). A diode has two terminals, the anode and the cathode. This configuration allows for lower forward bias voltage drops (0.15V - 0.45V vs. 0.5-0.7V) and faster switching times, making them ideal for power supply switching operations. In reverse biased p-n junction diode, the free electrons begin their journey at the negative terminal whereas holes begin their journey at the positive terminal. Irms = Root Mean Square . The connections are illustrated in the adjacent diagram. The breakdown voltage is a key parameter of power devices. 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- Citizen science, participatory research, and volunteer monitoring all describe research where data are collected by non-professional collaborators. These approaches can allow for research to be conducted at spatial and temporal scales unfeasible for...
- Bob McDonald's blog posting on the subject of the success of 200 citizen science projects in Britain. He suggests it is a model for how Canada could fill the gap left by government cutbacks in environmental science.
ngm.nationalgeographic.com - The most recent issue of National Geographic features the contributions of citizen scientists like Peter Priolo who first sighted a nine-spotted ladybug that experts feared was going extinct on a sunflower on Long Island two years ago. This sighting | eng | 55a7dc05-5226-463d-bf5e-cf660d2653ae | https://landing.athabascau.ca/group_tag_menu/group/246379/citizen+science?offset=30 |
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The Sender Policy Framework can't help prevent spam and phishing if you allow billions of IP addresses to send as your domain. Twenty years ago, Paul Vixie published a Request for Comments on Repudiating MAIL FROM that helped spur the internet community to develop a new way of fighting spam with the Sender Policy Framework (SPF). The issue then, as now, … More How a spoofed email passed the SPF check and landed in my inbox
How do vishing scams work, how do they impact businesses and individuals, and how can you protect yourself, your family and your business? We've all heard of phishing, the tried-and-tested email scam that spoofs authoritative sources to trick recipients into handing over sensitive information or downloading malware. Well, vishing is its voice call equivalent. It's … More Vishing: What is it and how do I avoid getting scammed?
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Could your social media account be spoofed, why would anybody do it, and what can you do to avoid having a doppelgänger? Social media has some great advantages, such as keeping in touch with loved ones and sharing experiences with friends, but like almost anything on the internet, it can be easily abused. With some … More Attack of the Instagram clones | eng | 40ea669e-48da-4ea1-b651-9ee2ba2e87c7 | https://blog.eset.ie/tag/spoof/ |
This might suffice. I'm not sure. It would be nice if it could evolve, but let us not discuss "could" or what could have been. Let us discuss what we are currently able to do. Very versatile pokemon though. Can learn a variety of different moves. Could accomplish a lot with this one...
Sleep Talk so it can switch in on Hypnosis/Spore and such then still strike back. If sleep clause is active then it's an extremely efficient tactic since the opponent will have wasted their one sleep on a Pokemon who is still powerful when asleep. But you're right that it's pretty useless ingame.
Btw no one's going to want to rebreed for Hidden Power ingame either, lol.
CharizardBlastoise, it's generally a good idea not to use two attacking moves of the same type on a Pokemon, unless those two moves serve distinct purposes. Also, moves like Blast Burn that force you to skip a turn, while powerful, are not worth it. It's better just to use Flamethrower two times in a row.
Smitten
I personally am against using Nightmare and or Dream Eater on a fast pokemon with high stats or any mediocre pokemon out there but who isn't but you Poke-friend and who cares if he uses Ubers, it doesn't affect you. True Zard has higher Sp Att. but he also has above average Attack stat-95 not sure, which makes him completely viable for a phys set, especially since he learns the move Belly Drum.
Worms? I hate worms. They make me go crazy.
Crazy? I hate being crazy, they lock me up in a room to die
Die? I don't wanna die, worms will eat me
Worms? I hate worms, they make me go crazy...Wayward Traveler
Hehehe sorry about that. I guess I didn't notice he was using a Glaceon and not a Vaporeon! Oh, I don't take things too personally, so I'm okay with whatever you say ContestNoir888! Thanks for setting things straight. I did want to try something new though, but it's okay! I'm okay with anything anyone says, but only if there is good reason and if they explain it. I'm still learning. But how about my rate? Was it good? Close? Not close? Whatever...Hahaha! | eng | f7e739db-6957-4788-8ded-ec195b2d4f1d | https://forums.serebii.net/threads/glaceon-needs-a-move-set.351658/ |
If any of the exercises feel like they are causing an increase in pain during or after exercise, either discontinue that exercise or see if you can decrease the amount of motion you are going through to make it less painful
Ice should be used 10-15min following if any pain or soreness is felt
5-20 reps of each exercise or 30sec to 2 min
I offer either option but sometimes I lean more towards time because you are less likely to rush through the exercise
Complete at least 1x/day, but do some of the movements that feel good lightly throughout the day to break up static posturesDay 7
Rest Day
This day I will ask that you send me an email reflecting on your first week
Nothing too involved, I basically want to know a couple things
Which movements felt easy?
Which movements were difficult or painful?
What impact have you noticed on your daily symptoms?
Which functional activities or movements are most painful or difficult to do at this time? | eng | 772307fa-d571-4fb9-9d57-77fb703f586f | https://conservativeorthopedics.com/bw-neck-pain-with-bilateral-shoulder-and-low-back-pain-week-2/ |
Flyover Country
Why the United States can't just drone Algeria -- and therefore less politically sensitive for host nations -- — and therefore less politically sensitive for host nations —The Obama administration's lack of a military response in Algeria reflects how sovereign states routinely constrain U.S. intelligence and military activities. As the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General's Air Force Operations and the Law guidebook states: "The unauthorized or improper entry of foreign aircraft into a state's national airspace is a violation of that state's sovereignty…. Except for overflight of international straits and archipelagic sea lanes, all nations have complete discretion in regulating or prohibiting flights within their national airspace." Though not sexy and little reported, deploying CIA drones or special operations forces requires constant behind-the-scenes diplomacy: with very rare exceptions — like the Bin Laden raid — the U.S. military follows the rules of the world's other 194 sovereign, independent states.
These rules come in many forms. For example, basing rights agreements can limit the number of civilian, military, and contractor personnel at an airbase or post; what access they have to the electromagnetic spectrum; what types of aircraft they can fly; how many sorties they can conduct per day; when those sorties can occur and how long they can last; whether the aircraft can drop bombs on another country and what sort of bombs; and whether they can use lethal force in self-defense. When the United States led the enforcement of the northern no-fly zone over Iraq from the Incirlik Air Base in southern Turkey from 1991 to 2003, a Turkish military official at the rank of lieutenant colonel or higher was always on board U.S. Air Force AWACS planes, monitoring the airspace to assure that the United States did not violate its highly restrictive basing agreement.
As Algeria is doing presently, the denial or approval of overflight rights is a powerful tool that states can impose on the United States. These include where U.S. air assets can enter and exit another state, what flight path they may take, how high they must fly, what type of planes can be included in the force package, and what sort of missions they can execute. In addition, these constraints include what is called shutter control, or the limits to when and how a transiting aircraft can collect information. For example, U.S. drones that currently fly out of the civilian airfield in Arba Minch, Ethiopia, to Somalia, are restricted in their collection activities over Ethiopia's Ogaden region, where the government has conducted an intermittent counterinsurgency against the Ogaden National Liberation Front.
A famous example of states exercising overflight rights occurred in April 1986, when President Reagan authorized airstrikes against five sets of targets in Libya, in retaliation for its involvement in the bombing of a Berlin disco that killed two American servicemen. French Prime Minister Jacques Chirac and President Francois Mitterrand refused to permit the U.S. F-111 attack aircraft to fly over France because they did not believe the airstrikes would deter future Libyan support for terrorism; Mitterrand told U.S. diplomats that it should not "do a pinprick" against Libya. Similarly, Spanish Prime Minister Filipe Gonzalez refused to authorize access to his country's airspace, but recommended that F-111s simply fly through Spain anyway and his country would "pretend not to see them." The Reagan administration passed, flying the sortie instead through the Straits of Gibraltar. Though the airstrikes against Libya largely succeeded, the costs, risks, and length of the operation were increased because the French and Spanish governments refrained from supporting the raid.
When the United States does not receive permission to fly over another country's airspace, it runs the risk of pilots or aircraft being killed, captured, or destroyed. This includes the May 1960 shoot-down of the U-2 surveillance plane over the Sverdlovsk area of the Soviet Union, or the December 2011 downing of an unarmed RQ-170 Sentinel drone over eastern Iran. In both instances, the United States had been flying overhead without permission for years, having decided that the intelligence collection objectives outweighed the risks of being caught.
Now, the United States assuredly has other tricks in its military bag — advanced capabilities, not yet public, that could be used to bypass the need for overflight rights. The CIA or the Pentagon could probably use those capabilities to find and attack militants in Mali or elsewhere. However, the Defense Department often strongly opposes using still-secret intelligence collection or weapons platforms on military raids because their use might make them public — or worse. If they were lost on the battlefield, advanced technologies could be sold to Russia or China and potentially reverse-engineered. That's why at various times the United States has refrained from using cruise missiles and stealth aircraft, even when they could have done the job. Any U.S. operations in North Africa would have to be of the highest priority to justify the potential revelation of cutting-edge weapons.
Those who see a military tactic used with apparent success in one state often ask why it cannot be used to confront a comparable challenge in another state. This tactics-first approach to foreign policy is routinely advocated by pundits and policymakers in Washington. Setting aside the essential question of whether that tactic can achieve the intended political or military objectives, the state that the United States must fly from, or fly over, could simply forbid it. That's their sovereign right. The White House can choose to act — in Algeria or elsewhere — without a state's permission, and deal with the political consequences and likely reduction in diplomatic and intelligence cooperation if U.S. involvement is exposed. Given that 94 percent of the Earth's land mass is not U.S. territory, the sovereign right to say "no" is one that advocates of using military force must keep in mind | eng | ab5c606d-f9e4-4980-93d0-8aa86c480cbf | https://foreignpolicy.com/2013/01/23/flyover-country/ |
Homily – Good Friday (Fr. Smith)
BEFORE READING OF THE PASSION:As we read the Passion of St John today, I ask you to pay attention to when Jesus knew that everything was finished.
HOMILY:
The Passion according to St John is majestic and perfectly integrated into his whole gospel. I asked you to listen to when Jesus found everything finished. Let us ask what was finished and why then.
The moment was after Jesus had told Mary to "Behold her Son" the beloved disciple, usually called John, and John to behold Mary as his mother. Both too much and too little can be made of this passage.
There is an obvious sentimental and practical interpretation. Mary is portrayed as a poor woman without a defender and Jesus is assuring her of protection. However, satisfying this is going beyond the evidence. The key to its meaning may be found in Jesus's referring to Mary as "Woman". Jesus called Mary Women once before at the wedding in Cana. "Woman, how does your concern affect me? My hour has not yet come." (Jn 2:4) This is intentionally jarring; indeed, a son calling his mother "woman" is unprecedented in Greek literature. The reader would turn back to Cana, the first miracle of Jesus and the beginning of his ministry. Mary speaks for us to Jesus, telling him that we need to be nourished with sustenance only he can provide. His hour had begun. Now Jesus speaks to us through Mary.
He joins Mary and John together as the first members of the Church. The purpose of his ministry, the work of his hour was to bring all the people together. Thus, He had already told his disciples: "When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself" (12:32). He is now lifted up on the cross and Mary and John the are the first fruits. His earthly ministry is finished.
This is the formation of a community but not on purely human terms. Everything was, however, in place. Jesus does all things in accordance with the scriptures and when he says that he thirsts he recalls a Psalm (68:22) "for my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink" They used a hyssop sprig to give it to him. Hyssop was used to mark the doors of the dwellings of the Jews when the angel of death went through Egypt. He killed the firstborn at the first Passover but literally passed over the houses of the Jews. These are all reminders that the community that Jesus has founded is based on a new covenant, a new relationship between God and all who follow Him. He then cries out "It is finished" and "Hands over the spirit". This would be better translated as "entrusts the spirit". He entrusts the spirit of God to this new family – the church – at the foot of the cross so that they will be forever bound to Him and each other.
John wishes us to pause a moment at this scene and contemplate its meaning. We will see in next Sunday's gospel that Jesus will give the spirit again in the upper room. This outpouring of the Spirit gives them their mission to bring forgiveness to the whole world. Here we are to look at the basic reality that God himself has brought us together and told us that we are to treat each other as family members. This is why he came to us; this is why he endured so horrible a death.
This is a death we cannot forget. It does not disappear at the Resurrection. John especially emphasizes the marks of crucifixion. It is the clearest reminder that the love of Jesus is truly inexhaustible and is never finished | eng | 914ee2d8-f40b-47d9-8354-001d8fb517e6 | https://www.stcharlesbklyn.org/2023/04/homily-good-friday-fr-smith/ |
Types Of Craft On A White Water Rafting Vacation
2nd May 2013
There are many varying craft on offer on white water rafting trips to enhance your adventure. Each offer a different means to run rapids on a river, giving you safe options to challenge some of the biggest whitewater in the world, such as on the Zambezi or in Nepal. Other craft are there for your safety. Safety kayaks and safety catarafts primarily run rapids first and wait at the bottom of rapids in strategic locations in case you should pop out of the raft.
Paddle raft: This raft will have 6-8 paddlers plus a guide, who will give commands from the rear of the raft. An extremely manuvreable craft which involves excellent teamwork. A common boat used on the steep creeks of California.
Paddle rafting at it's best on the steep creeks in California.
Stern Raft/Paddle Assist: This is an adaptation of the above craft, however the guide will sit at the back with a set of oars which allows extra power and stability in big water rapids such as in Chile and the Zambezi.
Dougie and the team after a successful run through Upper Moemba on the Zambezi
Oar Raft: A boat that is traditionally used for equipment such as food, coolers, but on occasion, these craft can be used to take passengers too. This is common on the Grand Canyon although traditionally most of our guests prefer to be active members of the team.
The oar raft carrying all our equipment
Cataraft: A very versatile and fast boat that is used for safety on big volume or challenging rivers such as the Zambezi and the Futaleufu. Due to it's excellent handling, it can also be loaded with equipment and used as a gear raft as is the case in Morocco.
Catarafts are fast and stable
Safety Kayak: A boat that is primarily on a trip for your safety. Safety kayaks are very nimble and fast craft that can be right beside you quickly, should you fall out of the raft. It is important that safety kayaks are of a large volume nature to enable the paddler to paddle a swimmer or swimmers downriver.
Safety kayakers are an integral part of trip safety
Inflatable Kayak: A very fun and stable craft that teaches participants the fundamentals of kayaking, however, without coming out of a traditional "hard shell" kayak, they would merely swim and be able to climb back in and paddle off again. Many options exist for paddling these craft around the world, but if you are feeling adventurous, why not give it a go on the Zambezi as part of our Ultimate Adventure | eng | 81bb4313-b40e-452e-bcbb-d333023880f5 | https://www.waterbynature.com/blog/rafting/types-of-craft-on-a-white-water-rafting-vacation/ |
Note that decreasing an attribute may affect other derived statistics (Decrease Intuition also affects Initiative, for example, while Decrease Willpower will remove boxes from the character's Stun Condition Monitor for as long as the spell lasts).
Okay, so let's say I knock a guy unconscious with sufficient application of Stunbolt. He's an average human with a Willpower of 3, so he has 10 boxes in his Stun track. I've filled that up exactly (no Physical overflow) and he's knocked out.
I want to Mind Probe him, so while he's out I throw a Decrease Willpower on him as a preliminary debuff. I get 4 hits and he gets 1 for a net success of 3 hits. This drops his Willpower down to zero, meaning even after he wakes up from his Stun damage (which will take longer now), he's still going to be peacefully drooling. I proceed to Mind Probe him without resistance.
Fun, eh? But a question arises: What happens to his damage taken? When I gave him a Willpower of 0, I dropped his Stun track to a maximum of 8 boxes. He had 10 filled up. Does this mean 2 points of it shifts over into Physical? Do they become "virtual" boxes that are still Stun but don't show up on the normal track (kinda like "Stun overflow")?
So, we have a dilemma. Personally I'd simply take the Will 0 guy out of combat at this point, and keep him unconsious for at least the time it would take to recover his Will back to 3 and most of that stun damage. But I'm a sucker for snap judgement.
Decrease Willpower is sustained, so either the mage is keeping him drooling, or not.
As for what to do with the Stun, to my eye "common sense", "balance", and "speed" are all served by just leaving the Stun track as is. No need to make up rules to transfer Stun over to Physical (because with the current rules that happens when you take damage, not retro actively). The Stun boxes can recover slowly eventually reaching 7 boxes. If the spell continues to be sustained, at that point he switches from being unconcious to totally confused.
I suspect the spell is basically mental trauma of sorts - eventually it'll kill someone if you 'traumatize' them enough.
So lowering their willpower would lower their bodies ability to tolerate trauma, and thus using the spell would mean the stun track takes on a temporary bleed over they recover from normally, or it jumps to the physical track until the attribute is restored (until then, it counts towards causing death).
stunbolt will reduce thier stun track, already existing damage doesn't overflow because at the time the damage was incured the stun track was large enough at the time (overflow only happens if the stun isn't large enough to accomadate the current stun)They still show up on the track. They just sit above the new, temporary cutoff line for dropping unconcious. You don't actually alter the number of boxes on the track for a sustain spell?
And yes, i'd require that they be healed as per usual even if the spell continued to be sustained.
EDIT:
Is that really "canon"? Nah, it's a soft house rule. Something that isn't directly addressed by the rules, so any ruling is a house rule. But it is fairly easy to extrapolate to it (even if there are other roughly equally close extrapolations), and it seems to mostly follow the spirit of the rules. *shrug*
My reading is that nothing happens to the stun damage. It sits there, it's still stun damage, it's not removed, it's not transferred to the physical track, they just have taken slightly more stun damage than their willpower would allow and they should be glad of it. :P
Now obviously the character can't recover when his willpower is 0, but lets say that the mage had to drop the spell to frag some goons the corp sent to get their researcher back. He then re-casts the spell before the unconcious guy has time to recover at-all, but unbeknownst to him only manages to reduce his willpower to 1 (his stun track is now 9 long, with 10 points of damage on it). He now has a chance to recover the damage slowly, but to regain conciousness now he'll need to recover 2 points of stun damage (8 points of damage on a 9-long track | eng | c1a048a7-589c-4f84-99a9-18c7a54e4e6d | http://forums.dumpshock.com/index.php?showtopic=10929 |
How Important Is Animation In Business?
Companies are always on the lookout for fresh methods to attract customers. Animation has emerged as a powerful tool, offering a creative and engaging means to convey messages and tell stories.
Unsurprisingly, animation has found its place in the business world, and its importance is growing steadily. Hence, we will explain why animation is vital for businesses and how it can impact their operations.
1. Captivating and Memorable
Animation stands out as a dynamic and captivating medium when capturing and retaining the audience's attention. Animated content can be colorful, playful, and filled with imaginative elements that instantly engage viewers. Whether it's a short video, an explainer, or an entire animated advertisement, animation has the potential to create a lasting impression on the audience's mind.
2. Simplifying Complex Ideas
Businesses often need to explain complex ideas or processes to their customers. Animation is an invaluable tool in this context, as it can simplify intricate concepts by breaking them down into easily digestible visuals and animations. When a viewer can see a visual representation of a process or concept, it becomes much simpler to understand.
3. Versatility in Marketing
Animation is highly versatile and can be applied across various marketing channels. Animation can seamlessly adapt to different platforms and audience preferences, whether for social media posts, website content, email campaigns, or television commercials. This versatility allows businesses to maintain a consistent brand image and message throughout their marketing efforts.
4. Enhanced Storytelling
Storytelling is a powerful tool for businesses; animation can take it to a new level. Using characters, narratives, and creative visuals can transform even the most mundane topics into compelling stories. A well-crafted animated video or advertisement can connect with the audience emotionally, making it easier for them to relate to the brand and its message.
5. Improved Conversion Rates
Ultimately, the goal of any business is to convert prospects into customers. Animation can significantly contribute to this objective by increasing conversion rates. Engaging, visually appealing animations can persuade viewers to act, whether signing up for a newsletter, purchasing, or sharing content.
When executed correctly, animation has the potential to be an extremely successful driver of conversion in a variety of marketing efforts.
6. Memorable Brand Image
A memorable brand image is a valuable asset in the business world. Animation can help businesses create a unique and distinctive brand identity that lingers in the minds of their audience. By associating a brand with creative and well-executed animations, companies can establish themselves as innovative, forward-thinking, and customer-oriented.
7 Cost-Effective Production
In addition to its effectiveness, animation is also cost-effective. Creating live-action videos or elaborate sets for marketing campaigns can be expensive and time-consuming. On the other hand, animation offers a more affordable alternative that doesn't compromise on quality. This is particularly advantageous for small businesses and startups with limited budgets.
In A Nutshell
In the digital age, animation has become a valuable asset for businesses looking to make a lasting impact on their target audience. It's not just a creative medium; it's a powerful tool that simplifies complex ideas, enhances storytelling, and captivates viewers.
The versatility of animation in marketing, its potential to improve conversion rates, and its ability to create a memorable brand image make it an indispensable asset for businesses of all sizes.
Animation is a flexible and inexpensive technique that gives companies an edge in an overcrowded market. Lastly, it is essential to modern business strategies, whether used for educational purposes, marketing campaigns, or branding. | eng | 7cc87ee7-9539-4d02-96ad-e0d8330f6677 | https://www.simpleshowing.com/blog/how-important-is-animation-in-business |
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Lewy Body Dementia
Lewy body dementia is a disorder causing progressive decline in mental and physical abilities. It consists of symptoms of dementia and Parkinson's disease.
Published January 12, 2022
Causes and risk factors
The exact cause of Lewy body dementia is unknown. But it is associated with development of a protein called Lewy bodies which are deposited in the nerve cells in the brain. This condition is found in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease too. Risk factors for the disease are age above 60 years, being male, having family history of dementia.
Clinical presentation
Principal symptom consists of dementia. It involves deficits in attention and carrying out day today functions. Other symptoms include hallucinations especially visual. Movement difficulties such as seen in Parkinson's disease like tremors, rigidity are seen, poor bodily functions can be present like low blood pressure, weak pulse, indigestion which can cause dizziness, bowel issues. Cognitive difficulties, difficulties in alertness, depression, sleep disorders can also be presenting symptoms. Patient may experience repeated falls, fainting, transient loss of consciousness, autonomic dysfunction, visuospatial disturbances and other psychiatric disturbances.
Investigation
Medical history by the patient and Clinical examination by the psychiatrist helps in diagnosis. Progressive decline of thinking ability, along with Parkinsonism symptoms and hallucinations suspect Lewy body dementia. Neurological examination for sensory and motor reflexes is done. EEG is recommended for presence of other conditions like epilepsy. Routine blood tests are advised. Imaging studies such as CT scan, MRI, and PET scan may be useful for further evaluation.
Treatment
Treatment involves medications like antioxidants, cholinesterase inhibitors, anti psychotic medicines. It consists of treatment of Parkinson's disease as well. Further treatment consists of environmental modifications in the patient's daily routine. Changes in behaviour of relatives and care givers towards the patient will also help in managing the condition.
Other Modes of treatment
The other modes of treatment can also be effective in treating Lewy body dementia Lewy body dementia . | eng | 0d6958f2-2aed-435c-9f1a-9c6e1cc665f9 | https://moho.care/read/disease/lewy-body-dementia/ |
DAEM-onic Token
Daemons platform to reward Script Executors each time they run a pending "executable" Script
Token owners to get access to the platform's governance rights
Token owners to get access to the platform's profits
The DAEM token and tokenomics have been designed with a clear goal: to have a sustainable and investible token, with a net deflationary model, to make sure its value increases over time. Its tokenomic model is a culmination of all the innovations and designs that have been successful in DeFi so far. We basically studied the history of all DeFi and got the best part of each model.
Overview
The main aspects of the DAEM tokenomic model are:
Finite supply at 1B tokens
Low emission, proportional to the platform volumes
Profit redistributions, users are the first beneficiary of the platform's activity
Supply
The DAEM token will have a fixed supply of 1B tokens. These tokens will be generated at the genesis and will be distributed in the following manner:
75% will be distributed to the platform's users
22.5% will be given to the team and investors, with a vesting period of 4 years.
2.5% will be placed in an emergency fund and will be used if the platform is in need
After the initial minting, no new DAEM tokens will be created and the supply will stay constant.
Emission
The DAEM tokens stored in the treasury will be given as a reward to the Script Executors, in a measure proportional to what they spend in gas to execute the scripts.
For example, if John executes a Script with ID 11225566 and spends 0.001 ETH for it, Daemons will reward him with an equivalent amount of DAEM tokens, that will be claimable anytime from the platform.
Execution Flow
The execution flow always follows these steps:
Step 1: anyone can create Scripts via Daemons' UI, without coding knowledge or costs. They just need to pick an action and, optionally, some conditions
Step 2: The Executors run the Script without knowing who the Script belongs to (only the public address). Essentially, they will be paying for the gas required for the Script execution and will be rewarded in DAEM tokens
Step 3: The Script Owner gets their Script executed and the cost of the Script execution is deducted from the coins in the Gas Tank
Step 4: The coins deducted from the Script Owner are deposited into the Daemons Treasury, which splits it between Profit Redistribution, Liquidity Pool, and Team Commission.
Treasury Management
The treasury will automatically split its funds into the following 3 categories:
Profit Redistribution
Liquidity Pool
Commissions
The initial percentages are shown in the donut chart below. The percentages are subject to change through governance.
Profit Redistribution
DeFi platforms generally push users to stake their tokens through hyper-inflationary strategies that dilute the value of the token over time. These strategies generally involve minting more tokens, increasing the circulating supply exponentially while increasing sell pressure for the platform's native token. Daemons is taking a different approach, that's why we'll reward DAEM holders with the chain's native coin (e.g. ETH for Ethereum, AVAX for Avalanche, etc.) rather than more DAEM tokens.
The Profits-Redistribution pool represents the amount of ETH (or other coins, depending on the chain) that will be redistributed to DAEM stakers over time. It will initially be set to 50% of all the ETH entering the Treasury.
Users will be able to stake DAEM directly on the platform without any locking period or restriction of any kind.
Due to this special design, the profits distributed are not influenced by the price of DAEM. For example, if the value of DAEM drops, the APY would rise accordingly, incentivizing more and more people to buy/earn the DAEM token and stake it. Even if the price dropped to 0, it would still be valuable to hold, as it gives access to the ETH in the treasury.
Liquidity Pool
DeFi 2.0 tried to solve a huge problem in DeFi: mercenary capital. A common occurrence in DeFi applications is a lot of users joining a protocol to take advantage of incentivized yield farming. As soon as the incentives are gone, they dump the application's token and move their liquidity elsewhere, leaving the protocol vulnerable and with drained liquidity pools.
At Daemons, we took the concept of Protocol-Owned-Liquidity and stripped it of all the inflationary ponzinomics and rebasing token tactics. What remains is a sustainable way to lock capital forever in a Liquidity Pool, owned by the protocol, benefitting every user of the ecosystem.
Example: Each time ETH proceeds enter the treasury, it will be allocated to the Liquidity-Pool portion (initially 45%) and:
use 50% of it to buy back DAEM at market price
use the remaining 50% along with the purchased DAEM as an LP position
deposit the LP position as Protocol-owned liquidity, locking the funds forever
Benefits of the proposed approach:
Ensures that DAEM stays liquid and easy to swap
Protects the price from fluctuations when whales sell or buy huge quantities of tokens
Protects DAEM holders from bank runs
Commission
A small percentage of the ETH entering the treasury (initially 5%) will be used to pay developers, servers, marketing, etc. These funds will be utilized in a way that platform can work at its best, grow and expand its operations, and be maintained at the highest security and performance standards.
Perpetual Token Machine
The novel concept of the Perpetual Token Machine (PTM) is a threshold that checks the Treasury's holding in both DAEM tokens but also in Protocol-Owned Liquidity in the form of a Liquidity Pool position.
As discussed earlier in this document, 45% of the protocol's profits are going to be used for DAEM buybacks through the open market. Those DAEM tokens will be used to increase the Treasury's position in the liquidity pool on that particular chain (e.g. DAEM-ETH). However, we don't want the Treasury to keep increasing its position ad infinitum. This is where the PTM comes into play.
The treasury will keep increasing its LP position with the profits until it will contain 10% of the circulating DAEM on that chain.
After reaching that goal, the Treasury will keep utilizing the same percentage of profits for pure buybacks in order to replenish its DAEM token reserves.
The Treasury will continue dynamically adjusting its behavior according to this condition
The benefits of this approach are threefold:
1.
It keeps the DAEM token reserves healthy in order to keep rewarding script executors.
2.
It ensures that the DAEM liquidity pool has sufficient liquidity for swaps while not being amassed by the protocol.
3.
Further helps with price stability as it manages to lock and redistribute DAEM tokens dynamically based on demand and platform usage.
Here is a schema to sum up how the tokens are distributed:
A schema describing the algorithm used to define whether the profits will be used to increase the LP position or purely to buyback DAEM tokens
The Role of Governance
Daemons' community is our most important asset. That's why we will let the community decide about all the thresholds we just discussed. You can find more info on the Governance page. | eng | 4f2203f5-61b9-4d4a-93d0-12f80219dc68 | https://docs.daemons.fi/platform/tokenomics |
boundin pixar conflict
It was shown in Theaters on November 5, 2004, alongside The Incredibles. I use this as a mentor text to teach dynamic character and conflict… * … With Bud Luckey. Directed by Bud Luckey, Roger Gould. Writer-director Bud Luckey, a longtime Pixar animator and designer of Toy Story's Woody, found inspiration for "Boundin'" from the Montana of his youth. They are an excellent tool to inspire essay writing. It was written and directed by the Late Bud Luckey. This one day lesson is based on the Pixar short film "Boundin." He's depressed and shy, until a cheerful jackalope comes along and shows him how to leap proudly and not to be ashamed. These Pixar short films inspire class discussion and analysis, and students can then in turn write essays based upon these films. Pixar short films are a fun way to teach literary elements like CHARACTER, CONFLICT, THEME, & SUMMARY! Blog. When a man comes and shears him, the lamb becomes depressed and uncomfortable without his wool. At the helm of the Walt Disney Company during the begging and end of these feuds was Michael Eisner and Bob Iger. Boundin' follows the life of a shy little sheep who loves to dance but quickly loses his bravery after his wool is sheared. Knick Knack is Pixar's fifth short film. Conflict Resolution Managing conflict for organizations is very important in maintaining business relationships, especially ones that are profitable like that of Disney-Pixar. After the disappointments of "Boundin'" and "One Man Band", Pixar's shorts division rebounded strongly with last year's "Lifted", directed by the studio's longtime sound designer Gary Rydstrom. Starting with the most pathetic thing he'd ever seen—a newly shorn lamb in the rain—Luckey crafted a story told through song. 1 Plot 2 Voice Cast 3 Trivia 4 Gallery 5 References 6 External links In the west lives a lamb whose pride and joy is his wool. If you don't own a copy of the Pixar shorts DVD, you can find it on You Tube. Joy and Heron teaches a lesson about not judging others, and that sometimes things aren't as they appear. Pixar short films are a great way to target essential literary elements and techniques from characterization to theme to conflict to symbolism. Prezi's Big Ideas 2021: Expert advice for the new year It was released in 1989 at SIGGRAPH and then released on May 30, 2003 with Finding Nemo in theaters. ***VIDEO EMBEDDED AND URL LINK TO THE VIDEO INCLUDED****This Google Classroom workshop Oct 4, 2013 - Common Core Aligned lesson for Middle School ELA! Boundin' is a 2003Pixarshort film. It was the last pre-Toy Story short and the first one to be originally shot in 3D. Boundin: Lesson, Theme, Plot Lifted: Plot Dustin: Inferring, Conflict, Conflict Resolution (Compare with "Joy and Heron") Joy and Heron: Problem/Solution, Story Elements, Lesson/Message (Compare with "Dustin") Take Me Home: Inferring Jinxy Jenkins and Lucky Lou: Compare and Contrast Soar: Predictions, Plot, Story Elements Breaking Down the Elements of the Short Story. A sheep dances proudly in his southwestern landscape, until one day his wool is sheared and he is left naked. Conflict: Possible thematic statement: (simply write the multiple choice answer from the list of possible themes) "Boundin' " *Fable* Plot synopsis: Mood evoked when watching: Conflict: Stated theme: *Fables often have stated themes rather than implied themes. It was even released on October 20, 2006 with The Nightmare Before Christmas in 3D. Dec. 30, 2020. Becomes depressed and shy, until a cheerful jackalope comes along and shows him how to leap proudly and to... 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Answering "FIRST" Questions on the ASWB Exam
Answering "FIRST" Questions on the ASWB Exam
Step 4: The Final Countdown
Stay Calm: Don't rush. Take a moment to breathe and then select the answer that feels most aligned with best practices.
Extra Tips for Mastery
Practice Scenarios: Work through practice questions. The more you practice, the better you'll get at identifying the right "FIRST" step. Agents of Change programs include hundreds of practice questions including many "FIRST" questions.
Understand the Why: Don't just memorize answers. Understand why an answer is correct.
Discuss with Peers: Sometimes talking through questions with others can open up new perspectives and deepen your understanding. All Agents of Change programs include 2 live study groups per month.
Learn more about the 5 W's strategy to break down questions and additional tips and tricks for the ASWB exam with Agents of Change
3) Section-by-Section Strategies
Tackling "FIRST" questions on the ASWB exam requires a nuanced understanding of various Social Work topics. Let's break down strategies for different sections, ensuring you're well-equipped for whatever the exam throws your way.
Ethics and Boundaries
This section is crucial as it tests your understanding of ethical practices and professional boundaries.
Identify the Ethical Principle: Questions often revolve around core ethical principles like confidentiality, informed consent, or dual relationships. Pinpoint which principle is at play.
Safety First: If a question involves potential harm to the client or others, prioritize actions that ensure safety.
Assessment and Intervention
In these questions, you're usually asked to identify the first step in assessing a client's needs or in planning an intervention.
Gathering Information: The first step often involves understanding the client's situation, history, and current needs.
Building Rapport: Sometimes, the first step is to establish a relationship with the client. Trust is key in Social Work.
Prioritize Urgent Needs: In crisis situations, the first step is often addressing immediate safety or stabilization.
Cultural Competence
Questions in this section test your ability to work effectively across diverse cultural backgrounds.
Cultural Sensitivity: Look for answers that demonstrate respect and understanding of the client's cultural background.
Avoid Assumptions: The first step should never be based on stereotypes or generalizations.
Inclusivity in Approach: Ensure the chosen action does not marginalize or alienate the client based on their cultural identity.
Social Work Practice and Theory
These questions assess your understanding of various social work models and theories.
Theory Application: Determine which Social Work theory or model is most applicable to the scenario.
Client-Centered Approach: The best first action often involves empowering the client, supporting their autonomy, and utilizing strengths-based approaches.
Policy and Advocacy
Here, you might encounter questions about the first step in advocating for policy changes or working within policy frameworks.
Policy Analysis: Understand the policy's impact on the client and the community.
Advocacy Steps: The first step might involve gathering information, building coalitions, or raising awareness about the issue.
Research and Supervision
These questions can revolve around the initial steps in conducting research or supervising Social Work interns.
Research Ethics: In research-related questions, the first step often involves ensuring ethical practices.
Supervisory Role: When supervising, the first action might be setting clear expectations, establishing boundaries, or understanding the supervisee's learning style.
Lifelong Learning
The ASWB exam also assesses your commitment to ongoing professional development.
Continued Education: Sometimes, the first step involves acknowledging gaps in your knowledge and seeking additional training or supervision.
Reflective Practice: In scenarios involving mistakes or learning opportunities, the first step might be self-reflection or consultation with colleagues.
Agents of Change programs include 2 live study groups each month and hundreds of practice questions on key ASWB topics.
4) FAQs – Answering "FIRST" Questions on the ASWB Exam
Q: What are the best strategies for approaching "FIRST" questions on the ASWB Exam?
A: "FIRST" questions can be challenging, but with the right approach, they become manageable:
Understand the Scenario: Carefully read the question to grasp the context and specifics of the scenario.
Prioritize Safety and Ethics: Safety and ethical considerations often guide what should be done first.
Use the Process of Elimination: Discard options that are clearly not immediate actions or that violate ethical guidelines.
Consider Client-Centered Approach: Think about what step respects the client's dignity, autonomy, and provides the most benefit to their situation.
Q: How do I differentiate between options in "FIRST" questions that seem very similar?
A: Differentiating between similar options requires a keen eye:
Focus on Key Words: Look for subtle differences in wording that might make one option more immediately relevant or appropriate than another.
Hierarchy of Needs: Consider Maslow's hierarchy of needs or similar frameworks to determine which action is most fundamental in the given scenario.
Contextual Clues: Sometimes, the broader context of the question provides hints about the most appropriate first action.
Professional Standards: Reflect on standard practices and guidelines in Social Work. Often, the correct answer aligns with these standards.
Seek Second Opinions: Discussing these questions with peers or mentors can provide new insights that help distinguish between similar options.
Q: I often struggle with "FIRST" questions. How can I overcome this challenge and improve my performance?
A: Improving in this area involves targeted practice and reflection:
Analyze Your Approach: After answering practice questions, review your thought process. Did you understand the question correctly? Did you consider all relevant factors?
Learn from Mistakes: When you get a question wrong, delve into the reasoning behind the correct answer. Understanding your mistakes is key to improvement.
Simulate Exam Conditions: Practice under timed conditions to get used to making quick, yet informed decisions.
Study Group Discussions: Discussing these questions in study groups can expose you to different perspectives and reasoning strategies.
Regular Review: Regularly revisit concepts and ethics in Social Work to reinforce your foundational knowledge, aiding in better decision-making for these questions.
5) Conclusion
Mastering the art of answering "FIRST" questions on the ASWB Exam is an important step towards achieving success in your Social Work licensing journey.
It's important to remember that these questions are designed to test your knowledge and assess your critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and decision-making skills in real-world scenarios ASWB Exam – "FIRST"
A Social Worker is meeting with a new client who has been referred for symptoms of severe anxiety and stress. The client mentions feeling overwhelmed and is having difficulty articulating their thoughts and concerns. What should be the Social Worker's FIRST action in this initial session?
A) Begin a detailed assessment of the client's mental health history and potential anxiety triggers.
B) Introduce cognitive-behavioral techniques to help the client manage their anxiety symptoms.
C) Create a safe and supportive environment to help the client feel comfortable and build rapport.
D) Refer the client to a psychiatrist for a medication evaluation due to the severity of their symptoms.
Correct Answer: C) Create a safe and supportive environment to help the client feel comfortable and build rapport.
Rationale: The correct answer is C. The first and foremost action in the initial session with a client, especially one who is feeling overwhelmed and having difficulty articulating their thoughts, is to create a safe and supportive environment. This helps in establishing trust and rapport, which are critical for effective therapeutic engagement and intervention. It's important for the client to feel heard, understood, and comfortable in sharing their experiences and concerns.
Option A, beginning a detailed assessment immediately, might be too invasive for a first session, especially when the client is already feeling overwhelmed. Option B, introducing cognitive-behavioral techniques, is premature before establishing rapport and fully understanding the client's situation. Option D, referring the client to a psychiatrist for a medication evaluation right away, may be necessary later but is not the appropriate first action before understanding more about the client's situation and establishing a therapeutic relationship. Therefore, creating a supportive environment (Option C | eng | 778e259a-f6c2-44f2-84c8-3a1084009dfb | https://agentsofchangeprep.com/blog/answering-first-questions-on-the-aswb-exam/ |
Make Your Own Paper Beads
Projects & Activities
Strung to make jewelry, sewn onto fabric, or used to embellish everyday items, beads have been made and used by people all over the world for thousands of years. Beads come in all shapes and sizes and can be made from just about anything – shell, stone, seeds, metal, clay, glass, plastic, and even paper. Learn how to make your own paper beads and create jewelry of your own. | eng | 423f9ec1-7d55-418f-909b-fed0d6de8cb8 | https://education.eiteljorg.org/courses/make-your-own-paper-beads/ |
Sometimes Life
Brings a moment
Moments drift, slide and glide and slip away, like the streaming shimmer of late-night headlights on a ceiling, as life brings a moment touching our heart like the wind and sky touch the ocean, as though the light from stars were passing through the prism of our being.
And when we met that day near the river, with the water blown into slow waves and shifting motions, causing boats to rock with the rhythmic clank of rigging and show the glimmer of patterns of reflected light, there was that moment fleeting, inexpressible and sweet that still brings echoes of your half-remembered smile.
We're the universe becoming human and we bring something to this world that only we can bring, as consciousness throughout the universe becomes the here and now, revealing the mystery hidden in the silence, the whisper of eternity written in the wind across our endless inward sky.
Like light from stars becoming love and dreams, consciousness in the universe becomes the ordinary and the everyday, and then just sometimes, maybe today, it brings a moment. | eng | b995f244-c53a-4de4-a4bf-241c340a72bf | https://medium.com/scribe/sometimes-life-bf840f060852?source=user_profile---------6---------------------------- |
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Not Just a Muscle Disease
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Not Just a Muscle Disease
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is widely known as a progressive muscle wasting disease, but there's more to Duchenne than that. At the root of Duchenne is the lack of dystrophin. It definitely affects muscles, but it affects also behaviors and relationships, too. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is far, far more than just a muscle disease.
Muscles
DMD is largely known for its debilitating effects on the musculoskeletal system, eventually affecting the individual's ability to walk. However, muscles are an integral part to all our bodies and many other bodily systems are affected in DMD besides the musculoskeletal:
It may come as no surprise, then, that individuals with Duchenne often behave in ways that are socially unexpected. They might fixate on ideas, avoid eye contact, interrupt repeatedly, not talk at all, show hyperactivity, meltdown when changing activities… relationships of the individual and his family simply can't avoid being affected.
In fact, families often report that these emotional and social challenges are the hardest part of Duchenne to bear. | eng | 62571daa-1f34-44ad-a664-9d741d21f769 | https://familyfriendsandduchenne.org/what-is-duchenne/ |
ual holiday vehicle theft study released
December 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Although 2013 is coming to a close, data regarding vehicle thefts in 2012 has just been released. The National Crime Information Center tracks the number of reported stolen cars each year, and the organization places a special emphasis on thefts that occur during the holidays.
The latest report indicates that the number of vehicles stolen on holidays rose 2.5 percent in 2012 compared to 2011. According to the data, the worst holiday for thefts was New Year's Day, but there were 64 non-holiday dates in the year that had worse numbers, including the three worst days for thefts: June 1, July 23 and Aug. 1.
On the other hand, Christmas Day was the holiday with the lowest number of stolen vehicle reports. Valentine's Day and Thanksgiving also had relatively low thefts.
One way drivers can take preventative measures against theft is by getting regular scheduled maintenance. A simple tune up done by a professional can ensure the security system of a vehicle is working, along with features like door locks and remote keys. Similarly, motorists and mechanics should be inspecting doors and the trunk to make sure everything is closing smoothly, which can help deter theft. | eng | 05f0fdb2-495b-4aa7-9d99-6a6811a9e0a7 | https://www.precisiontune.com/annual-holiday-vehicle-theft-study-released/ |
Unconscious bias training – is it effective?
Unconscious bias training has become a popular option for addressing issues of workplace diversity and inclusion. However, many experts have raised questions about its effectiveness.
Research studies have shown that while unconscious bias training may help us be more aware of our implicit biases, it is rarely effective in reducing those biases or improving decision-making behavior. Rather, organizations need to develop comprehensive plans to foster an inclusive and respectful work environment that goes beyond one-time training sessions.
This may include things like gathering feedback from employees and conducting assessments of organizational practices or integrating diversity initiatives into existing recruitment, performance evaluation, and career development processes. Taking action on these points can help create lasting change by diminishing the potential for bias at all levels within an organization's operations.
Recently, the discussion around unconscious bias training has grown significantly; with it often forming a central part of many companies' diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies and policies.
However, there is little conclusive evidence that suggests unconscious bias training makes a tangible difference in tackling existing bias within organizational cultures. In order to make more significant advances in addressing these issues, we must explore what impactful measures can be taken to make lasting change.
Unconscious bias
Unconscious bias is a form of mental "lazy thinking", often perpetuating negative stereotypes and resulting in discrimination. It can be rooted in organizational culture as well as among individuals themselves, manifesting in various aspects of life from the hiring process to day-to-day interactions.
Unconscious discrimination and stereotyping are both root causes of inequality that can have a deep-seated impact on both individuals and broader society. Examples of unconscious discrimination include making assumptions about individuals based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, or any other personal trait which can unfairly influence one's status or power.
Unconscious stereotypes can introduce bias into our decision-making processes, whether at work or in any other environment. Stereotyping is based on an oversimplified view of the world that fails to appreciate a person's individual qualifications or take their true character into account. It is an insidious form of prejudice that can lead to alienation and cause immense harm to those affected by it. It is important for us to be aware of how these negative biases can manifest in conversations and actions so that we can consciously strive for more equitable outcomes throughout our lives.
While it may feel uncomfortable, engaging in unconscious bias training can make all the difference when it comes to preventing decisions based on preconceived assumptions and views. It can help ensure that everyone is aware of the ramifications of their behaviors and any potential biases they must guard against.
Organizational and individual bias
Organizational and individual bias presents a challenge to your organization, particularly when it comes to personnel decisions.
Organizational bias is when an organization's policies, procedures, or practices have unintentional (or sometimes deliberate) discriminatory results. At every level of an organization, decisions are made which can result in unequal outcomes for certain groups of people.
Individual bias is the personal preference based on someone's own beliefs and experiences. It can be:
Conscious
Unconscious
Individual bias is a natural phenomenon, one that most people are not aware of in everyday conversation. It can take both conscious and unconscious forms, often going unnoticed until it's already had an effect on people's thought processes or the outcome of an event. This type of bias affects each person differently, according to their unique experiences and beliefs.
Understanding individual biases can help us become more aware of our own biases and those of others, leading to better perceptions of the world around us and improved decision-making.
Unconscious individual bias can be particularly harmful in the workplace as it may lead to preferential treatment or prevent members of certain groups from getting the jobs they deserve.
Organizations should strive to reduce any bias within the organization by increasing awareness through diversity and inclusion initiatives and engaging their workforces to understand their own biases that could impact a colleague's advancement. When organizations focus on this topic, they are making sure their staff has the same opportunities for growth and success regardless of background or identity.
Bias can lead to discrimination in the workplace, which not only impairs an organization's ability to retain top talent but also hinders productivity and growth. Acknowledging and being aware of these biases is key to creating an empathy-driven culture where everyone has an equal chance of achieving success. Leaders must be proactive in identifying what creates bias and take steps toward mitigating it.
This includes creating a structure that emphasizes benchmarking, diversity training for all staff, using non-discriminatory language across the board, seeking out diverse opinions within decision-making processes, and providing equal access to opportunities. Without actively tackling bias issues, organizations risk alienating their workforce while potentially sacrificing top talent and innovation due to existing inequalities.
Why doesn't training work?
Unconscious bias training is often met with skepticism, as there are many potential obstacles to it achieving tangible outcomes. It may start off being seen as too superficial to really overcome ingrained biases and not link in with broader adult learning theory.
Additionally, without sufficient expertise or focus on the trainer's part, unconscious bias training can struggle to fulfill its potential. This compounds the difficulties of getting true DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion ) experts in front of employees due to their higher demand compared to other learning and development professionals. A lack of expertise and lived experience can lead to an unsatisfactory session for those participants expecting real solutions rather than theoretical solutions.
How to fix unconscious bias training?
Unconscious bias training has the potential to be highly effective in ensuring increased diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. In order to maximize this impact, however, organizations should carefully consider how they approach such training.
Starting with clear objectives in terms of specific changes desired should serve as a foundation for success that is both quantifiable and qualitative. It is also important that leadership establishes an example of discussing DEI issues and unconscious bias so that further learning can be successful. To effectively support learning outcomes, using case studies and scenarios fairly frequently in discussions can help staff draw their own conclusions rather than simply being told answers. Finally, working from a framework of creating change, rather than only focusing on awareness or accusing those involved of biases can go a long way towards truly making an impact in this area.
Unconscious bias training is a controversial topic and opinions vary as to its effectiveness. Organizations that take the training seriously will gain an understanding that there is no quick fix to behaviors that have built up over years of personal and societal conditioning. Poor quality solutions, such as one-time checkbox sessions, are often inadequate when addressing such an issue and can even be counter-productive.
For meaningful change to happen, individuals within a team need to understand why these unconscious biases persist and how they manifest in workplace behavior. A long-term approach is necessary, with continual measurement of bias impact, analysis of data, adjustment of strategies in light of the findings, and repetition over time being key elements. Only through such steps can organizations create a workplace culture where everyone feels welcomed and respected.
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NASA introduced at the moment that it has contracted SpaceX to launch its new Roman Area Telescope.
Now in growth, it'll go skywards between October 2026 and Might 2027 from Launch Complicated 39A at NASA's Kennedy Area Heart in Florida atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. SpaceX will make $255 million from the contract.
What's the Roman Area Telescope?
In some methods the Roman Area Telescope is a successor to Hubble, with a main mirror measuring 2.4-meters—the identical measurement as Hubble's.
Nevertheless, Roman could have an enormous subject of view, with its wide-angle lens in a position to see an space of the sky about 100 occasions bigger than what Hubble can see.
It's anticipated to price between $3.2 billion and $3.9 billion.
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket will launch NASA's Roman Area Telescope in 2026/2027.
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What's going to the Roman Area Telescope do?
Roman will undertake a "Galactic Exoplanet Survey" designed to search out Earth-like exoplanets and likewise assist astronomers perceive how the universe expands.
Its wide-angle lens will assist it map the Milky Manner and different galaxies 100 occasions quicker than Hubble and permit astronomers to see the environments round galaxies within the early universe.
What's microlensing?
Microlensing is what Roman is all about—it's what makes it a novel and particular area telescope. It is going to enable astronomers to search out new varieties of exoplanets 1000's of sunshine years from Earth orbiting stars close to the middle of the Milky Manner.
Portrait of American astronomer Nancy Grace Roman (1925 – 2018) at NASA's Goddard Area Flight … [+] Heart in Greenbelt, Maryland, early Seventies. She is named the 'mom of Hubble' for her position within the planning of the Hubble Area Telescope. (Photograph by NASA/Interim Archives/Getty Photographs)
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Who's the Roman Area Telescope named after?
Dr. Nancy Grace Roman, an American astronomer who spent 21 years at NASA, died in 2018 . She's often known as a the "mom of Hubble" and recognised for making the idea of the area telescope a actuality. Within the mid-Sixties she headed-up a committee of astronomers and engineers to work on concepts for an area telescope and satisfied each NASA and the U.S. Congress {that a} highly effective area telescope ought to be a science precedence.
The Roman Area Telescope was previously often known as the Large Discipline InfraRed Survey Telescope (WFIRST). | eng | 8e12e240-6b05-40d5-9d93-51e5bb2a9538 | https://www.sigmamist.com/2022/07/20/spacex-will-launch-the-new-3-2-billion-roman-space-telescope-says-nasa/ |
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Joaquim Nabuco, Abolitionism and the End of Slavery in BrazilLeslie Bethell (KCL)Latin American History seminar19 February 2013This is a guest post by Angie Goodwin, one of IHR Digital's interns from the University of West Virginia. How did the abolition movement in...
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Digital Transformation is Reshaping the Employee Landscape
Digital transformation is having a profound effect on the employee landscape. With technology playing an increasingly important role in business, employees are finding themselves having to adapt to new ways of working. This article will explore the impact of digital transformation on employees and discuss some of the challenges and opportunities that it presents.
Impact of Digital Transformation on Employees:
1) Job roles are changing
As businesses digitize, many traditional job roles are disappearing. For example, with the advent of online banking, there is less need for bank tellers. Similarly, the rise of e-commerce has led to a decline in the need for retail staff.
However, while technology makes some jobs redundant, others are being created. For example, businesses now need employees with digital marketing and social media skills to help them promote their products and services online.
Therefore, the impact of digital transformation on employees is that their job roles are changing. As a result, they may find themselves having to adapt to new ways of working or learn new skills to stay relevant in the workplace.
2) The way we work is changing
This trend is being fuelled by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many businesses now embracing remote working as a way to keep their employees safe.
However, while remote working has its benefits, it can also be challenging. For example, employees may feel isolated from their colleagues or struggle to stay motivated without face-to-face interaction.
3) The workplace is becoming more flexible
The rise of digital transformation is also making the workplace more flexible. With employees now able to work remotely, businesses are no longer bound by traditional office hours or locations.
This trend is giving employees more freedom and flexibility regarding their work-life balance. For example, they may be able to start working later in the day so that they can drop their children off at school or take them to after-school activities.
However, this increased flexibility can also lead to feelings of burnout as employees struggle to switch off from work mode. Therefore, businesses must manage this new way of working effectively and ensure that their employees are not overworked.
Challenges that Employees Face:
1) Job insecurity
With businesses increasingly digitizing, employees may feel insecure about their jobs. They may worry that they will be made redundant or that their skills will become obsolete. This feeling of insecurity can lead to anxiety and stress, which can impact an employee's mental health. It is, therefore, important for businesses to manage this effectively and provide support for employees who are struggling. Some employees may also feel like they have to work longer hours or take on extra responsibilities to prove their worth to the company. This can lead to feelings of burnout and resentment, which can damage employee morale.
2) Lack of support
Many employees feel like they lack the support they need to adapt to digital transformation changes. For example, they may not have access to training or development opportunities to help them learn new skills. They may also find themselves feeling isolated from their colleagues as more and more people work remotely. This can make it difficult for employees to build relationships and feel like part of a team.
3) Lack of understanding and skills
Another challenge that employees face is a lack of understanding and skills when it comes to digital transformation. For example, they may not be familiar with the new technologies that are being used or how to use them effectively. This lack of understanding can lead to frustration and confusion, impacting an employee's productivity.
Digital transformation is having a profound impact on the way we work. It is changing the way businesses operate and the roles that employees play within them. While there are some challenges, such as job insecurity and a lack of skills, there are also many benefits, such as increased flexibility and opportunity. Businesses need to provide adequate support for their employees during this Digitale Transformation. They should offer training and development opportunities to help them learn new skills. They should also encourage communication and collaboration, even when people are working remotely.
Digital transformation is a journey, not a destination. It is an ongoing process that will continue to evolve over time. Businesses need to be prepared for this and ensure that their employees are too. With the right support, digital transformation can be a positive experience for both businesses and employees | eng | ca6d167d-5e8e-4e07-8360-de50ad9537f2 | https://www.adhugger.net/2022/09/11/digital-transformation-is-reshaping-the-employee-landscape/ |
Outer Space Smell Like?
The molecules that give eggs, vinegar and nail polish remover their distinctive odor are also found in clouds of interstellar dust
Illustration: Zohar Lazar
By Harold McGee
Oct. 24, 2020 12:01 am ET
Consider making caramel on your stovetop. You start with a single ingredient, white crystals of table sugar, which taste simply sweet and have no aroma. Put the sugar in a pot, apply heat energy and stir. After a few minutes, you've turned the solid crystals into a colorless liquid. Still no aroma. Keep heating, and that liquid turns pale yellow—and begins to smell. It gets light brown, then progressively darker and stronger-smelling. In the end you've made a dark syrup that is sweet but also sour and bitter, and richly aromatic. From one substance you've made many: from simplicity, complexity.
A similar process cooked up the entire universe as we know it. The original recipe from the Chef of the cosmos goes something like this. Mix a dozen kinds of elementary particles together with four fundamental forces, and set aside. After a few hundred million years, the particles have combined to form atoms, a hundred different kinds. After another long stretch, many of those atoms have combined to form molecules—and the mix begins to smell, in ways that our earthbound noses could theoretically detect | eng | 5b8046ff-e0e8-464a-9eff-a3eff169a895 | https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-does-outer-space-smell-like-11603512060 |
Solution
The two trains would have collided head-on twenty minutes after 7.30 am, that is at 7.50 am, had no corrective
action been taken.
The blunder was realised by Mr Kumar at 7.30 am. Till then, the "Gujarat Queen" had travelled for an hour while
the "Vadodara Express" had travelled for 30 minutes. Therefore, the "Gujarat Queen" had covered a distance of 50
kilometres while the "Vadodara Express" had covered a distance of 20 kilometres. The distance between Ahmedabad and
Vadodara has been stated to be 100 kilometres. Thus, at 7.30 am, the distance between the two trains was 30 kilometres.
Suppose the trains had collided "t" minutes after 7.30 am, then "Gujarat Queen" would have covered a distance of say d1
in "t" minutes while "Vadodara Express" would have covered a distance of say d2 in the same time.
Speed=distance/time. We have considered "t" in minutes, so we have to make the necessary conversions. The "Gujarat
Queen" is travelling at 50 kilometres per hour, that is 50 kilometres in 60 minutes. Therefore, in "t" minutes,
it would travel 50t/60 kilometres. Likewise, "Vadodara Express" will travel 40t/60 kilometres. Thus, d1=50t/60
and d2=40t/60.
The two trains will collide when both of them together have covered a total distance of 30 kilometres because that
is the distance that remains between them at 7.30 am. Therefore, d1+d2=30.
Thus, 50t/60+40t/60=30.
Thus, 50t+40t=1800.
So, t=20.
The accident, therefore, would have occurred 20 minutes after 7.30 am, that is at 7.50 am | eng | 57e86f1e-0b72-4d37-896b-c16961dad96f | https://www.youthaffairz.in/solutionseptember2012.html |
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Cash for Cars Springwood
Introduction: Do you have idle or damaged vehicles taking up space in Springwood? Say goodbye to the hassle of selling privately and embrace the enticing option of "Cash for Cars." This hassle-free opportunity allows you to turn your unwanted wheels into instant cash. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the world of cash for cars in Springwood, its benefits, and why it's the preferred choice for those looking to sell their vehicles quickly and effortlessly while reaping financial rewards.
The Convenience of Cash for Cars:
Selling a car traditionally can be cumbersome and time-consuming. From advertising to negotiating with potential buyers, the process can be overwhelming. Cash for cars offers a streamlined solution where reputable car removal companies in Springwood purchase your vehicles regardless of their condition, providing you with a fair price on the spot.
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Contact the Car Removal Company: Reach out to a reputable cash for cars service in Springwood and provide basic details about your vehicle, such as its make, model, year, and condition.
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Oh, you don't compare, don't fit in with 'em, do you get me?
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Aunt Nan says: "Breastfeeding means that only Mommy can have special time with Baby."
Breastfeeding can be a very special time for a mother and her baby to bond by smiling, snuggling, and interacting with each other. But fathers, grandparents, and other important people in a baby's life can have special time with the baby without feeding him. Any time can be special time if you smile, sing, talk, or play with the baby. Here are some ideas:
Hold your baby skin-to-skin on your chest. She likes the warmth and the sound of your heartbeat.
Play a game of peek-a-boo during or after changing his diaper.
Read a book to her. Did you know that it is never too early to start reading to children?
Sing a song or recite a rhyme. You might try something interactive like "This little piggy went to market."
Talk and smile to her while giving her a bath.
And if loved ones want to be involved in feeding time, they can help by bringing Mom a snack or glass of water while she is breastfeeding the baby! | eng | 2a33b1c3-26c0-4958-85b6-a49188b24b5e | https://ckphu.com/2012/08/aunt-nan-says-breastfeeding-means-that-only-mommy-can-have-special-time-with-baby/ |
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Modernizing Code with the Intel Vectorization Advisor
Threading and vectorizing an application are two techniques that are known to increase the performance of an application using modern CPUs and coprocessors. However, a deep understanding of the application is needed in order to make the decisions needed and to rewrite portions of the application to take advantage of these techniques. In cases where the developer might not be familiar with the code an automated tools such as the Intel Vectorization Advisor can assist the developer.
Threading plus vectorization together can increase the performance of an application more than one technique or the other. Some benchmarks that can be threaded and vectorized show a performance gain of over 10X from processors released from 2007 to 2014. There are different methods to adding vectorization to an application. These are:
Rely on the compiler
Adding pragmas or directives to the application
Use libraries that are vectorized for certain functions
Hand coding when applicable
Various development techniques can be used to optimize an application. A life cycle of development could contain two main techniques for this type of experimentation, which might be needed to be performed over and over.
Profile and Diagnose – Build an optimized version and run the application and look for hotspots.
Analyze and Advise – Look at the statistics for both CPU and memory access and rework parts of the code that are not optimal.
Tools are available to help the developer to identify the hotspots, and then advise the loops or sections of the code that could benefit from more optimization. Using the DL_MESO application, vectorizing the easy-to-identify hotspots improved the performance by about 20 %. In addition, some advisor tools can help determine the performance gain in certain areas of the application. It is important to use the tools available to assist with vectorization, in addition to understanding where the application can be threaded. These techniques will work in many cases, and can produce faster run times, even for quite simple modifications | eng | 0e5d6914-a114-4036-ae00-ae0947cb94d2 | https://insidehpc.com/2016/03/vectorization-help/ |
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Eric is that piece that can easily become that every day go to or that one you wear during special occasions. It's unapologetically black with some pretty distinct bling, setting it apart from your regular black beaded bracelet.
Both bracelets come with a Robbin Patrice charm tag.
Beaded. Stretch to fit. Nickel free.
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"Breaking Bad" is a critically acclaimed American television series created by Vince Gilligan. It originally aired from 2008 to 2013 and consists of five seasons. The show is known for its complex characters, moral ambiguity, and exploration of the consequences of one's actions. Here are some key aspects of "Breaking Bad":
**Plot:** The series follows the transformation of Walter White, a high school chemistry teacher in Albuquerque, New Mexico, who turns to cooking and selling methamphetamine after being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. He partners with a former student and small-time methamphetamine manufacturer, Jesse Pinkman. As they delve deeper into the drug trade, Walter adopts the alias "Heisenberg" and becomes increasingly ruthless.
**Themes:** "Breaking Bad" explores themes such as morality, the consequences of one's choices, the corrupting influence of power, and the thin line between good and evil. The show raises ethical questions about Walter White's descent into criminality and the justifications he uses.
**Critical Acclaim:** The series received widespread critical acclaim and won numerous awards, including multiple Emmy Awards. Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul's performances as Walter White and Jesse Pinkman were particularly praised.
**Cultural Impact:** "Breaking Bad" has had a significant cultural impact, with iconic moments, memorable quotes (e.g., "I am the one who knocks!"), and a dedicated fan base. It is often cited as one of the greatest television series of all time.
**Spin-Off:** The success of "Breaking Bad" led to a spin-off series titled "Better Call Saul," which focuses on the character Saul Goodman and his transformation from a struggling lawyer named Jimmy McGill into the morally flexible attorney viewers came to know in "Breaking Bad."
"Breaking Bad" is known for its intense storytelling, complex characters, and exploration of moral dilemmas. It remains a benchmark for high-quality television drama | eng | 5a8e21ee-09cf-43f8-ac7f-cbd42fc0cdfa | https://assetsfree.com/breaking-bad-4/ |
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H: Because the infant death rate was so high, people used to celebrate the baby's birth after one month, so one month is actually their birthday. If they can, there is a big party and everyone gets red eggs. Ah-ma's family was too poor to have a big party, but they give red eggs to the neighbors instead.
J: Why red eggs?
H: They're a symbol of good luck and fortune. Also chicken eggs and chicken are a special treat in Taiwan. So the eggs are chicken eggs and red is for good things. [pause] You give them to people for other birthdays too, particularly for older people. Grandparents. Parents. Like 50 or 60. You give them red eggs too. You make red rice cakes stuffed with red bean. Anything with red bean paste. Mold it and make it the shape of, umm, the word doesn't come out, a, a turtle! The rice cake in the shape of a turtle to symbolize long life. And if the person is older than you, you bow to them. When it's their birthday, you bow to them.
Context
The informant learned this traditon from their mother who was born in Taiwan where this was a practice in their village and aided in throwing the red egg party for their neice.
This story was shared upon request by the collector when asking about various cultural traditions.
My Thoughts
I vaguely remember a red egg party for one of my first cousins. We dressed in red, fancy clothes and brought gifts. We ate red eggs and many other delicious foods and treats. Everything was red from the paper banners to the tablecloths to the food.
While red being a good color in Chinese culture is nothing new to me, I was surprised to hear at least some of the reasoning behind the eggs. In America, chicken is pretty cheap and easily available. Yet, for the informant, having chicken or chicken eggs was special and for celebratory occasions only.
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You put a nail into a piece of wood to make a top. A round piece of wood. You need it to be a little circle. And then use a piece of thread to kind of… circle… around the wood. Then you twist, and twist and then do this throwing thing [mimes a light toss] so it would unspin and shoot off so it would spin away. I didn't get to make tops though, boys did that kind of thing.
Context
The informant watched the boys in her poor neighborhood in Taiwan make these tops and play with them. The older boys would teach the younger ones to keep the activity going. The girls would watch or play other games instead.
This story was shared when the informant was asked what they used to do as children by the informant's grandchildren looking for something to do or play.
My Thoughts
This toy reminded me of Beyblades, small, customizable plastic tops that you could attach to a little launcher which, when pulled, would set the top spinning extremely quickly into a "stadium". I have seen a number of young boys do battle to see who's tops would keep spinning the longest. The informant's description of how boys in her childhood town would use string to create the same effect amazes me as it is a much cheaper method!
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During celebrations, we eat bah-tzans. The reason we eat bah-tzan is because there was a story. There were two friends, they were very good friends. Normally you stay in your town, but these two friends were in different towns, so they said they would meet by the river. One would wait by the river and the other would come. The story is that the friends are so loyal that even when there was a flood, he waited. But he died in the flood but the friend want to remember him so he made so many bah-tzan sand threw them in the river so that the fish would eat them instead of his friends' body.
Context
A bah-tzan is sticky, glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo leaves. It is more commonly called zongi in China. There are many different types of this type of dumpling depending on the region as different foods are mixed in with the rice such as meats, egg, peanuts, and mushrooms.
The informant learned of this story from their mother during a celebration in her childhood. The story was interesting, however when asked about how they felt about it, the informant responded with, "wasteful" and while an entertaining story, not significant to their personal cultural identity.
The family was eating a different kind of bah-tzan than normal and so one member asked about the different types and if there was a story behind bah-tzans.
My Thoughts
My initials thoughts were in line with my informant, it seems wasteful to throw so much food into the river. And while I admire the friends' loyalty to one another, I feel that one must have a certain amount of discernment in dangerous weather and trust that the friendship can stand a missed meeting. This story says a lot about Taiwanese culture which heavily values loyalty, family, and friendships. Self-sacrifice for others is highly praised in Taiwanese culture, thus this story has appeal to them. Furthermore, the story shares the importance of the body when honoring a deceased individual.
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It was originally a native tribe holiday. A dragon boat competition. Rowboat? Like rowboats competition, in the beginning of summer and you had lots of special food. After the festival, the weather stays warm.
In the old days, China was always a kingdom. This was before China unified to one kingdom. At that time, there were several kingdoms and there was always war, it was not very peaceful. There was a king, back before… it was called the three kingdom era. There were more than three kingdoms but that must have been the three major ones. There was a test to see who had the most knowledge, every year, and the winner would get to advise the king. The poets were very knowledgeable in literature, and there was one poet, Qu Yuan, who was very loyal to his king, but another king was trying to lure him with his daughter to marry. Qu Yuan was a very good advisor, but his king did not listen to him, so Qu Yuan worried that his kingdom would be swallowed by the others. So at the end, he gives up on the king and was so sad that he jumped into the river and die. The people of the kingdom tried to find his body and that is where the dragon boat competition started. They also made a lot of bout-zons and threw them in the river in hope that the fishes would not eat him.
Context
The informant heard this story from their mother during a childhood celebration. The informant does not practice any of the described activities nor celebrate the holiday as an adult with a family.
This story was shared during a family gathering as it related to another story told that specifically focused on the tradition of throwing bout-zons into a river after a person has died in those waters.
My Thoughts
This story highlights a lot of the attributes important to Taiwanese culture: Chiyan is loyal to his king, even when he is not heard. He cares for his people and works for their benefit. And he is honored after his death by the people that he served. He is not tempted away from his duty by the offer of a princess' hand in marriage, but instead seeks knowledge and to do what is good for the people of his kingdom. This idea of self-sacrifice and the pursuit of knowledge is perpetuated in many Asian cultures even now. While Americans may find his death pointless, the intended audience of Taiwanese people see his death as a statement of his care for the kingdom and its people.
Scholar Huang Zheng wrote that the Dragon Boat Festival was to commemorate two individuals: Qu Yuan and Wu Zixu, and that the festival sought to exorcise evil. This version introduces another character and attempts to explain the dragon figureheads of the boats.
Zheng, Huang. "A Review and the Expectation of the Dragon Boat Festival Culture." Journal of Hunan Agricultural University, 2010.
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"You cannot give time"
Context
In Chinese culture, you cannot give someone a clock, watch, or any other time-keeping device as it is seen as giving the person time or highlighting how much time they have left on earth. It is especially insulting if given to someone older than you. So instead of giving someone a clock or other time-keeping device, you sell it to them. The person you are "gifting" the clock to will then give you a penny (or the lowest form of currency of that region) so that they are instead purchasing it from you.
My Thoughts
Death is terrifying for most people and thus their culture will reflect that fear of the uncertainty. This practice shows the desire to ignore the passing time, or at least not acknowledge that there time may be coming to close. It also showcases a level of respect shown to ones elders in Asian culture that is not seen in American culture.
Scholar Annamma Joy writes about this in Gift Giving in Hong Kong and the Continuum of Social Ties where on page 250, she reports on a field study where a participant said, "I did buy a clock for a friend, but in Chinese culture clocks are never given as gifts because they are associated with death. But before I gave the gift, I asked her for a small amount of money, so that it appeared as if she had bought it for herself."
Joy, Annamma. "Gift Giving in Hong Kong and the Continuum of Social Ties." Journal of Consumer Research, vol. 28, no. 2, 2001, pp. 239–256. JSTOR, Accessed 1 May 2020. | eng | 5c1679bc-a10a-4fe7-8c4c-8c238242109c | http://folklore.usc.edu/author/juehara/ |
The best calisthenics upper body exercises for a building strength and muscle workout
By: gymtrix
Date: January 7, 2023
Time to read: 5 min.
Working out with calisthenics is an effective way to build upper body strength and gain various functional fitness benefits.
Unlike some exercises that isolate one muscle group, such as bench presses or bicep curls, calisthenics involves multi-joint movements that engage many muscles together.
This means you can build muscle in your chest, back, shoulders, arms, and core all at once!
In this blog post, we'll show you how to make the most of your calisthenics training through effective bodyweight exercises and easy-to-find equipment.
Get ready to strengthen your upper body without the need for a costly gym membership!
Calisthenics is a popular exercise routine known for its ability to build superhuman strength skills and tricks.
Even if you're just starting out, calisthenics can give you the foundational strength needed to execute more challenging moves like straight bar muscle ups, planches, and levers.
But it's important to note that these upper-body skills will take time and effort to master no matter how tough your calisthenics workouts get!
Performing calisthenics as part of a combined training regimen is an excellent way to supplement your progress towards achieving these impressive feats of strength plus, you'll also be sculpting your body in the process, making you look and feel like a real-life greek god in the bargain.
Upper body calisthenics workout
This intense upper body calisthenics workout is your key to obtaining strength and muscle development gains.
For the most complete training schedule, you can add an independent leg day or two within your prescribed regimen.
You should be prepared to push yourself hard as this full-body program is designed with a high-volume of exercises and relies on minimum rest periods that will challenge your muscles until they reach failure.
If you're looking to move mountains, then this comprehensive workout is your ticket to success.
Exercises For Calisthenics upper body Workout
Pull-ups
Pull-ups are a classic exercise for building strength and mastering control of your upper body. To do a pull-up, start in a dead hang with your arms straight down and shoulder blades depressed.
Incline Push-ups
It's important to find the right height forYou in order to make the most out of this exercise; a comfortable height can make it easier, but if you are looking for a tougher workout, a greater incline will increase training volume on the pushing muscles.
Furthermore, if you have already been doing incline push-ups, then you can take one step further and try performing the harder variation of them from last time this technique focuses on specific muscle groups and builds concentration and strength.
Plank
The plank is a great calisthenics exercise that works the core muscles, and provides excellent core strength transfer to other exercises such as push-ups and pull ups.
When doing a plank, it's crucial to protract the scapula and ensure a straight body line while engaging all your muscle groups.
Don't forget to breathe normally this is key to optimizing the benefits of this valuable exercise! Planks not only train your core muscles but also target other muscles like the shoulders and glutes, creating balance in your body.
If you want stronger abs and an overall stronger physique, planks can help get you there!
Example of these Exercises incorporated into a Workout
Pull-ups – 20 reps
Dips on Straight Bar – 20 reps
Chest Dips – 20 reps
Push-ups – 15 reps
Incline Push-ups – 15 reps
Plank – hold for 1 minute
Repeat this workout circuit 3 times, reps are recommendations add you own rep variation to suit your level of fitness. | eng | d8525f22-019f-4285-99b0-8d70c7509aff | http://gymtrix.net/the-best-calisthenics-upper-body-exercises-for-building-strength-and-muscle/ |
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You can hold the parking button down to use it as an emergency brake. I'm not sure if that activates the brake lights or not. You have no way to modulate the braking, so you may be attracting unwanted attention by using them also. Light regen so that the lights don't trigger is probably the best bet.
Spreader of "Endless Non Sequitur"
I can attest it is not due to brake lights. If they are moving, they know your speed relative to their speed. They also are trained to judge speed visually. It is easy to see a vehicle that decelerates relative to the environment and other traffic.
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Assuming you're continuing to be serious here, sounds like you're doing well over the speed limit so if you see the LEOs before they see you, you're going to be stomping on the brake pedal anyway. Regen deceleration isn't going to be enough to save you from that rather quick shot of the radar gun. It doesn't search out brake lights. It returns a value of a quickly moving object. Illuminated brake lights may just get you a higher fine, that I get.
LEO: "Subject car was caught on radar at 90mph... WITH full brake lights on so we estimate they were well over 100mph | eng | 59fa98fd-cdb1-4a7c-afd0-0be75fd345b7 | https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/any-way-to-disable-brakes-lights-from-activating-when-letting-off-accelerator.219965/ |
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The 9D Arcturian Council: You Are in the Perfect Position
"Greetings. We are the Arcturian Council. We are pleased to connect with all of you.
We are in the perfect position to assist you, and yet there are so many other beings who are also in the perfect position to be of service to all of humanity. There are many perfect positions. We are coming from the perspective that is the truth of your existence as Source Energy Beings.
We are also seeing you as having made enough mistakes now throughout human history to have grown substantially, and we see that growth continuing in your age of information. You are at a time now where your growth is exponential, and that is because you are able to see almost instantaneously how your thoughts, words, and actions affect others.
You are also able to see how other individuals are affecting the collective with their thoughts, words, and actions. You are able to celebrate others when they are doing good for humanity, and you are able to call people out when they are showing a lack of compassion.
And we see this as a positive circumstance because it is important for others to recognize when they are doing something that is affecting others in either a positive or a negative way. Now, from where we are observing all of you, we also can see that you are the perfect ones to be helping each other to evolve and grow.
You are in the perfect position to help the rest of humanity because you are there in the trenches, living your lives, and only you know exactly how the experiences of your lives feel. So as you continue to share your feelings with your fellow humans, you continue to demonstrate how perfect it is that you all are where you are and that you are living what you are living | eng | b10fc390-c6ed-4e1a-9031-952db1af3ccc | https://eraoflight.com/2019/01/09/the-9d-arcturian-council-you-are-in-the-perfect-position/ |
City of Good Neighbors
"City of Good Neighbors": "A still from the film, of a cluster of refugee and immigrant-owned businesses along Grant Street on Buffalo's West Side.
Known as "the city of good neighbors," Buffalo has a history of welcoming immigrant and migrant communities—from Europeans in the 1800s, to African Americans from the southern United States in the 1900s, to Latin American and Caribbean populations in the latter twentieth century. This history has evolved with the resettlement of more than 14,000 refugees since 2000. Resettled refugees bring cultural, spiritual, and intellectual diversity to Buffalo's neighborhoods. Vital participants in community life and development, these new Americans shape education, healthcare, and food systems, as well as houses, recreation spaces, and storefronts.
Visions and WorksSince its independence from Britain in 1948, Burma has been embroiled in one of the longest-running civil wars in the world, mainly due to its complex ethno-political tensions that resulted in ongoing conflicts between its military government and ethnic minority groups. As a result, many refugees from Burma, members of the Karen ethnic group in particular, fled to refugee camps along the Thai-Burma border, where these refugees have lingered for years before being granted resettlement to the United States in the early 2000s.
Ghalia Ajouz and her classmates don't see an abandoned silk mill on Buffalo's East Side. They envision a rehabilitated building that serves as a vibrant temporary housing community for refugees who've been relocated to Buffalo.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has cited the University at Buffalo as a national best practice for its community outreach and development efforts in downtown Buffalo and its surrounding neighborhoods. Among the model programs highlighted by HUD were several planning efforts being led by the School of Architecture and Planning and its Center for Urban Studies, UB Regional Institute and Urban Design Project.
Until three years ago Juweria Dahir (BA '15) knew no one in Buffalo other than her husband and his family. Now she is more deeply immersed in the workings of this city, and in the lives and fortunes of its people, than most native-born residents. | eng | ff1d7ad3-31eb-4a87-b5c1-57027af246fb | https://archplan.buffalo.edu/research/research-initiatives/seeitthrough/aschoolanditscity/goodneighbors.html |
Objectives:
Objective of this assignment is to assess the understanding of students about the concept of Complement, Union and Intersection of FAs using De-Morgan's lawTURING MACHINE ™:
Turing Machine
= PDA with additional stack.
= FA with 2 stacks.
The Applications of these Automata are given as follows:
Finite Automata (FA) –
• For the designing of lexical analysis of a compiler.
• For recognizing the pattern using regular expressions.
• For the designing of the combination and sequential circuits using Mealy and Moore Machines.
• Used in text editors.
• For the implementation of spell checkers.
Push Down Automata (PDA) –
• For designing the parsing phase of a compiler (Syntax Analysis).
• For implementation of stack applications.
• For evaluating the arithmetic expressions.
• For solving the Tower of Hanoi Problem. | eng | ae7927d2-754b-4d0e-89f0-1d7de1cdd3e0 | https://cyberian.pk/topic/1998/cs402-assignment-3-solution-and-discussion/3?lang=en-US |
What is the use of debugger keyword in JavaScript ?
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Debugging is a very important aspect of programming to determine why a system or application is misbehaving. It is a process of testing and finding errors to reduce bugs from computer programs. In this article, we will learn about the debugger keyword in JavaScript. To know more about debugging check Software Engineering | Debugging.
Debugger keyword in JavaScript: The debugger keyword is one of the debugging tools in JavaScript. It is very common to have errors in the program while writing the codes these errors may be logical errors or syntax errors. Debugging is one of the ways to identify the critical as well as small errors that decrease the efficiency of the program. In javascript when the debugger keyword is turned on, It stops the execution of JavaScript code, and if debugging function available it calls the debugging function. Otherwise, it has no effect.
Syntax: The general syntax of the debugger keyword.
debugger;
Example: It will describe the debugger keyword in JavaScript.
HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<pid="para"></p>
<p>
When we turned on the debugger keyword,
the code below should stop executing before
it executes the third line.
</p>
<script>
let a = 10 * 5;
debugger;
document.getElementById("para").innerHTML = a;
</script>
</body>
</html>
Output: The HTML code is loaded on the web browser with the static content in the HTML but the dynamic change will not appear at first on the web browser because above the DOM function the execution of the script code is stopped when the debugger keyword appears in the script code. The execution of the code will be resumed only when the resume option will be clicked | eng | 81326fd1-ebd4-42b9-8e02-6c70539ade44 | https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/what-is-the-use-of-debugger-keyword-in-javascript/?ref=rp |
HTTPS Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
Does Thru support HTTPS file transfers? How do they work?
What is the Thru Node?
The Thru Node is a command line agent that is installed on your or your partners' computers. It is orchestrated from the cloud but installed on-premises.
How do HTTPS file transfers work in Thru?
Because Thru can act as a client or server, the node can always be used as an endpoint.
How to Use HTTPS to Securely Transfer Files
Situation 1: Node to Server
The node pushes files to Thru, which pushes them to a target server endpoint.
Situation 2: Node to Client
The node pushes files to Thru, then the target client endpoint pulls them.
How do customers use Thru Node?
Customers use the node for external and internal file transfers.
Use Case 1: External File Transfers
Several hundred wholesalers frequently transfer files detailing inventory levels and orders to a manufacturer. The wholesalers have little IT expertise or time to set up or maintain servers. The manufacturer asks each wholesaler to install a lightweight Thru node. With the nodes, each wholesaler drops files into a folder on their laptop to automatically transfer them.
Use Case 2: Internal File Transfers
An enterprise stores signed contracts on two servers in different geographic locations so that it always has a backup copy. A Thru node is installed on each server. Node A transfers the signed contracts to Node B | eng | 5f947dcb-cec3-4756-a478-495b6bac3aa6 | https://www.thruinc.com/secure-file-transfer/protocols/https/ |
You're using outdated B44 of WL7. The preinstalled DataSets are called "World Indices" and Russell 1000 is indoubtedly working and up to date in WL8 B12. Most likely it does in WL7 B53 so please update to B53 before anything else | eng | b2b211f8-fe41-4d09-99fa-1651d5cc5371 | https://wealth-lab.com/Discussion/Russell-1000-disappeared-8363 |
Qatar 2022 World Cup: how long is the 'overtime' in a soccer game?
This year's World Cup has been full of surprises: from dramatic goals, penalty kicks, and wild upsets, to moments of joy, moments of despair, and a fine line between elimination and euphoria.
We have witnessed multiple jaw-dropping moments like Argentina's loss to Saudi Arabia, Japan's victory over Germany and Morocco's win over Belgium among the most surprising in the tournament's history.
And that was just the group stage.
Then came Spain's so-long, Brazil's bye-bye, and England's coming-home-without-football once again, while 'little' Croatia and Morocco stormed through to the semi-finals.
More from the World Cup:
That being said, let's better understand how extra-time (that's what it's called in association football aka soccer) works and what happens if a score remains tied even afterwards:
What are the extra-time / overtime rules?
If and when a game is tied after 90 minutes of play, there will be a five-minute break before the match goes into extra-time. That time consists of two halves of 15 minutes (with no real break in betweeen) amounting to 30 extra minutes in total.
If the score is still tied after extra time is played, the two participating teams will go into a penalty shootout that decides the winner. Learn more about how the penalty shootout works. | eng | 6cc18e1b-b5a1-4b54-bf6c-5e21e6cb83e3 | https://fifaworldcupqatar2022.live/qatar-2022-world-cup-how-long-is-the-overtime-in-a-soccer-game-2/ |
Hues and Cues Unboxing, What you get with this color based party game from The Op
A quick look at the components in the colour based party game, Hues and Cues, from The Op. Note my printing of the game is the version published in America.
In Hues and Cues, one player gives a one word cue while the rest of the players try to guess the matching colour. Then the first player gives a two word cue and everyone makes a second guess. Points are awarded for how close everyone is to the actual colour.
Disclosure: Thanks to The Op for sending us a review copy of this party game.
What do you get in the American printing of Hues and Cues?
From the publisher:
What hue do you think of when we say "apple"? Hues and Cues is a
Gather around with three to ten people to play a quick and simple game with a prism of possibilities! First, a "cue giver" hides a specific color they've chosen out of a deck of cards. There are 480 shades on the board in front of you! After getting one- and two-word cues, everyone places their marker on which color they think is being described. "Coffee." Is it dark brown, as in freshly brewed? "Au lait." With milk. That means I should pick a lighter shade!
Use examples from everyday life, from nature to pop culture, or materials and moods. Everyone around the table gets a turn to give cues and guess. The better your hints or guesses, the more points you earn. Play off others' experiences to narrow down what they have in mind!
Hues and Cues is simple to learn and quite fun to play. Check out our Hues and Cues review for more thoughts on this colour based party game | eng | c117765f-b3a3-43e5-bed9-506c66982413 | https://tabletopbellhop.com/unboxing/hues-and-cues-unboxing/ |
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Chandelier Crystal Clarity Guide: How to Choose the Perfectly Clear Crystals for Your Home
June 6, 2023
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Chandeliers are luxurious and timeless ceiling lights that have adorned the homes of the rich and famous for centuries. Today, chandeliers have become much more accessible and can be found in homes of varying styles and budgets. One crucial aspect to consider when choosing a chandelier is the quality and clarity of its crystals. In this chandelier crystal clarity guide, we will take a closer look at what determines the quality of crystals, the various types of crystals, and how to make the best decision when purchasing a chandelier for your home.
Understanding the Quality of Chandelier Crystals
The quality and clarity of chandelier crystals are primarily determined by their material composition, manufacturing process, and cut. In general, higher quality crystals offer better light refraction and clarity, enhancing the overall appearance and ambiance of your space.
Material Composition
Crystal chandeliers can be made from a variety of materials, including glass, lead crystal, and even rock crystal. The higher the lead content in a crystal, the better its quality and ability to create a beautiful, rainbow-like effect when it refracts light.
Manufacturing Process
The process used to create the crystals can also greatly impact their quality and clarity. High-end crystal chandeliers often feature hand-cut and hand-polished crystals, while more affordable options may have machine-cut crystals. Hand-cut crystals are known for their superior sparkle and clarity compared to machine-cut ones.
Cut
The cut of a crystal refers to the precise facets (or cuts) made on its surface. The more intricate and precise the cut, the better the quality and clarity of the crystal. In addition, the cut determines how the light is refracted and reflected, creating the stunning visual effects that chandeliers are known for.
Types of Chandelier Crystals
There are several types of chandelier crystals available on the market, each with its own unique characteristics and advantages. In this section, we'll explore the most common crystal types offering varying levels of clarity and quality.
Swarovski Crystal
Swarovski crystals are world-renowned for their unmatched clarity, brilliance, and precision cut. Created using a patented and closely guarded manufacturing process, these crystals undergo a series of quality control tests to ensure they meet strict quality and perfection standards. Swarovski crystals are often the top choice for those seeking the best of the best in chandelier crystal clarity.
K9 Crystal
K9 crystal is a type of lead-free optical glass that has a similar clarity and refractive index to the leaded glass used in traditional chandeliers. This affordable yet high-quality crystal offers good light refraction and is often used in modern chandelier designs to create a similar effect to Swarovski crystals without the hefty price tag.
Asfour Crystal
Asfour crystal is an Egyptian-made crystal that contains 30% lead oxide, providing excellent light refraction and clarity. Asfour crystal is renowned for its affordability and sparkle, making it a popular choice for those seeking a high-end look without breaking the bank.
Murano Glass
Originating from the Italian island of Murano near Venice, Murano glass is a unique type of glass that is prized for its intricate designs and vibrant colors. While not technically a crystal, Murano glass chandeliers offer a distinct and artistic alternative to traditional crystal chandeliers.
How to Choose the Perfect Chandelier Crystal Clarity for Your Home
When selecting a chandelier for your home, it's essential to consider your budget, personal style, and the desired ambiance you want to create. Here are some factors to keep in mind when making your decision:
Determine your budget: High-quality crystal chandeliers can be an investment, so it's essential to establish your budget before you start shopping. You can find chandeliers with varying levels of crystal clarity across a range of price points, so knowing your budget will help narrow down your options.
Assess your personal style: Your choice of chandelier crystal clarity should align with your home's design and your personal aesthetic. Are you drawn to the luxurious look and feel of Swarovski crystals, or do you prefer the artistic flair of Murano glass? Reflect on your preferences before making a decision.
Consider light refraction and ambiance: High-quality crystals with exceptional clarity will create a striking visual effect through light refraction. If you want to create a dramatic atmosphere in your space, opt for chandeliers with the highest-quality crystals. On the other hand, if you prefer a more subdued look, lower clarity crystals may be more suitable.
In summary, choosing the right chandelier crystal clarity for your home comes down to understanding the different types of crystals available and considering your budget, style, and desired ambiance. By evaluating these factors and exploring the diverse options available in Querencian's collections, you can find the perfect chandelier to elevate your home's aesthetic and create a stunning focal point in any room.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In this section, we'll address some common questions related to chandelier crystal clarity to help you make an informed decision when choosing a chandelier for your home.
How can you tell if a chandelier is real crystal?
To determine whether a chandelier features real crystal or glass, you can conduct the following tests:
Examine the clarity: Real crystal is typically clearer than glass and should not have any impurities or bubbles.
Check for weight: Crystal is heavier than glass due to its higher lead content. If the chandelier feels heavier than you would expect, it is likely made of real crystal.
Listen for a sound: When tapped gently with a metal object, crystal will produce a ringing sound, while glass will have a duller, less resonant sound.
How do you pick a crystal chandelier?
To pick the perfect crystal chandelier for your home, consider the following factors:
Determine your budget: Establish a budget that takes into account the type and quality of crystal you desire as well as any additional features, such as unique designs or customizable options.
Consider crystal clarity and quality: Familiarize yourself with the various types of chandelier crystals and their associated levels of quality and clarity. This will help you choose a crystal that best suits your desired ambiance and style.
Measure your space: Ensure the chandelier's size and style are proportional to your room's dimensions and complement the overall design of your space.
Think about maintenance: Some chandelier crystals may require more frequent cleaning and care than others, so consider the level of maintenance you're willing to commit to when selecting a chandelier.
What type of crystal is used in chandeliers?
Various types of crystals are used in chandeliers, including Swarovski Crystal, K9 Crystal, Asfour Crystal, and Murano Glass. Each type of crystal offers different levels of clarity, quality, and price points, making it essential to understand their unique characteristics and how they align with your preferences and budget.
What is the difference between K5 and K9 crystals?
K5 and K9 crystals are both high-quality, lead-free optical glass materials used in chandeliers. The primary difference between the two types lies in their material composition and manufacturing process, which affects their overall clarity and quality.
K5 glass has a lower refractive index and fewer impurities than K9 glass, which results in a slightly less brilliant and clear crystal compared to K9. Additionally, K9 glass is generally more resistant to chipping and scratching, making it more durable than K5. However, K5 crystals tend to be more affordable compared to K9 crystals, making them a suitable option for those looking for a budget-friendly chandelier option with good clarity and sparkle. | eng | 76048a25-6986-4978-8870-76e6ada17ec9 | https://querencian.com/blogs/journal/chandelier-crystal-clarity-guide-how-to-choose-the-perfectly-clear-crystals-for-your-home |
Speed & Smarts: Light and Heavy Air Differences – Part 2: the effect of wind velocity on strategic choices
August 3, 2022
In most races, two key strategic variables seem to have by far the biggest impact on boats' overall success (or failure). These are wind velocity ('pressure') and changes in wind direction ('shifts').
If you find the best pressure on the course and also play the shifts correctly, you'll be in great shape. But sometimes you can't do both at the same time. Often you must choose between sailing toward the best pressure or playing a wind shift correctly. Which is better?
In many 'puff-or-shift' situations, the better strategy depends on how much wind there is. In heavy air, you likely have plentyof power and are sailing almost as fast as the boat will go. In this case, another couple knots of wind will not improve your speed or height much. But sailing the lifted tack upwind (or the headed jibe down- wind) will be very helpful getting to the next mark. Therefore, when it's breezy, a good rule of thumb is to play the shifts first and don't worry so much about the puffs.
In light air the opposite is true. When you're sailing slowly, even a tiny increase in pressure can have a significant impact on your speed. If the average wind speed is seven knots, a two-knot puff represents a huge increase in power!
In addition to giving you better speed through the water, a puff is like a shift because it allows you to point higher upwind (and lower downwind). These are two great reasons why finding extra velocity should be your top priority when the wind is relatively light.
Shifts can also be valuable in light air, but a lift (or header on a run) without good pressure is not very helpful. Once it gets windy enough that more wind will not increase your speed or height very much, shifts are especially critical.
Assessing the value of extra wind velocity Finding a small increase in pressure will help you much more in light air than it will in heavy air. When you already have enough wind to be fully powered up, a little more wind won't make you sail much faster or higher upwind, so it doesn't help your VMG (velocity-made-good) much. In light air, though, even a little more velocity can have a huge impact on your upwind speed! The same trend is true downwind, though a small increase in pressure will be slightly more beneficial for your VMG in all wind velocities.
Determining strategic priorities in light and heavy air
ABOVE: Here's a simple graphic showing basic strategic priorities over a range of wind velocities (roughly covering both upwind and downwind). In light air, it's generally more important to find better pressure than look for windshifts, while in heavy air the opposite is usually true.
BELOW: Here's another way to visualize strategic choices, with upwind and downwind shown separately. When you're sailing downwind in light air, pressure is all-important. On a very subjective scale of 0 to 100, I would give pressure an 80 and finding shifts a 20. For upwind in light air, pressure is still key (70) but finding shifts is slightly more valuable (30).
In heavy air, the numbers are basically reversed. When you're sailing upwind, extra pressure won't improve your performance much so I give it a 20. That makes playing the shifts very important (80). On a run, more pressure will almost always improve speed, so this is a bit more valuable (40). But finding shifts is probably still the priority (60). Of course, we can tweak these numbers quite a bit depending on boat type and whether you are sailing at the low or high end of each wind range.
How big is the puff or shift?Five questions to ask
When you're trying to decide if you should head for a puff on the left side or sail a good shift toward the right, ask yourself these questions:
Underpowered or overpowered?
When you're sailing upwind, are you constantly looking for more power, or do you have too much? If you are underpowered, finding more pressure will always be more valuable than if you are flogging your sails to keep the boat flat.
Upwind or downwind?
As a general rule of thumb, shifts are more beneficial on beats while pressure is more valuable on runs, largely because 1) puffs stay with you longer downwind, and 2) puffs allow you to sail deeper downwind, so they are like shifts. But making a strategic choice also depends on wind velocity. The lighter the wind, the more you should lean toward finding more pressure, no matter what leg you're on (see above).
How big is the puff or shiftWhat is the cost of playing the puff or shift? Will you have to tack or jibe (once, or maybe twice) to pursue either strategy? The cost of boathandling varies with wind velocity (see next issue column). If a maneuver costs you more than the amount you will gain by making it, then it's probably not the right move.
Planing or surfing?
If you're sailing downwind, will a little extra pressure allow you to surf or plane? If so, you should almost always go for more wind Scotia | eng | 894347fc-89b1-4274-ae35-5d4b892c7851 | https://sailingincanada.ca/racing/speed-smarts/speed-smarts-light-and-heavy-air-differences-part-2-the-effect-of-wind-velocity-on-strategic-choices/ |
Can we ingrain the Vedas in the modern teaching and vice versa? What are the possible areas through which the greatness of Vedic Heritage will be explored in the Portal?
The Pearls of Vedic wisdom are considered as invaluable treasures covering subjects like; science, technology, philosophy, mathematics and many more segments and it has its relevance in the contemporary scenario also. Vedic wisdom provides a world view to meet the challenges in modern education system. Therefore, inclusion of Vedic wisdom in modern teaching and vice versa can be a powerful tool to create linkage between Vedic and modern system of education. Vedic Heritage Portal, in this regard is a humble attempt to address this issue thorough presentation of the Vedic tradition as well as its linkages with the modern education system. | eng | a8a4e97c-658d-4450-9b75-1045bda30dac | https://vedicheritage.gov.in/faqs/can-we-ingrain-the-vedas-in-the-modern-teaching-and-vice-versa-what-are-the-possible-areas-through-which-the-greatness-of-vedic-heritage-will-be-explored-in-the-portal/ |
Is it possible to enter Brazil without a visa?
Yes, it's possible to enter Brazil without a visa in some cases, as some countries have Visa waiver by the Brazilian Government. This happens because Brazil applies reciprocity in terms of visas. In other words, if a foreign country requires a visa from Brazilians, Brazil will also require it from the citizens of that country.
What is the Visa Waiver Program for Brazil?
The Visa Waiver Program for Brazil is the opportunity given by the Brazilian Government for the entry of certain foreign citizens occur without the need for a visa.
Therefore, the concession takes place after an agreement made between Brazil and a particular country. That is, with the visa waiver, some foreigners can come to Brazil using only their passport. The main example on the list of countries that do not need a visa to enter Brazil are MERCOSUR and border countries.
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Who can enter Brazil without a visa?
In principle, the permission to enter Brazil without a visa depends on the reciprocity that Brazil has with the respective foreign countries. That is: countries that do not require visas from Brazilians. In addition, MERCOSUR and border countries also allow entry without a visa.
Furthermore, the exemption list is very extensive and changes all the time. So it's important to check the visa waiver or requirement status beforehand so that you can plan your trip in advance.
Why do some countries not need a visa to enter Brazil?
Some countries do not need a visa because Brazil maintains a diplomatic principle of reciprocity. Thus, in general, if Brazilian citizens are not required to have a visa to enter a country, nationals of that country can also enter Brazil without a visa. However, there are exceptions.
The list of countries that do not need a visa to enter Brazil is constantly changing
It's important to note that the list of countries that do not need a visa to enter Brazil is constantly changing. That is, it's possible that Brazil today requires a visa for a particular country, but when you read this text, that has already changed and vice versa. So, check the list in advance before your trip to avoid any problems.
Below, we list for you the countries that Brazil does not require a visa, with the list updated in September 2022. | eng | cc72a38f-e7cb-4bdc-93fd-ed650299385a | https://koetzadvocacia.com.br/list-of-countries-that-do-not-need-a-visa-to-enter-brazil/ |