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Webinar: General Loss & Bereavement Training
Multiple dates and times
Online, Zoom
Webinar: General Loss & Bereavement Training
Multiple dates and times
Online, Zoom
Description
OVERVIEW
This training will give delegates a better
understanding of how a bereavement can
impact an individual and the factors that
influence how they grieve. It will explain what
support people need when they are grieving
and help overcome the barriers to talking
about death, loss and grief.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Anyone who wants to broaden their
understanding of loss and bereavement and
gain skills to support those grieving in either
their workplace or among friends and family.
KEY FACTS
NCS quality checked course
Course length: 2 ½ hours
Virtual delivery: mic & webcam recommended for delegates.
Max delegates: 15
Cost: £75 (inc VAT)
Course materials: PDF of slides available, certificate of attendance
Courses are not recorded to protect attendee confidentiality
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
• Gain a broader understanding of the
grieving process by looking at current
models and examples.
• Understand why people grieve differently
and the factors that influence how they
grieve.
• Explore the impact of loss and grief on
individuals, friends, families and colleagues.
• Improve knowledge of how to provide
emotional and practical support to
someone who is grieving.
• Understand how to communicate effectively
and compassionately with someone who is
grieving.
• Explore bereavement in context of faith and
culture.
• Develop confidence in talking about difficult
and sensitive topics.
• Be aware of the impact of supporting
someone who is grieving and how to look
after yourself.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR TRAINING
"I feel much more confident
talking about bereavement and
have already utilised some of
the training. A really useful course"Sarah – Libraries Unlimited
"The workshop explained the grieving
process very well and gave models
about grief which were a very good way
of explaining the process. The trainer
was very calm, approachable and
listened to the comments we all had" Police Officer – Surrey Police
COURSE FORMAT
Webinars are held in Zoom and will run for 2 ½ hours with a break in the middle. Courses have a maximum of 15 delegates, facilitated by a Cruse trainer experienced in bereavement support. They are interactive, allowing for questions and for delegates to discuss grief and loss in the context of their organisation or role.
WHY CRUSE
Cruse Bereavement Support is the UK's
leading bereavement charity, reaching over
100,000 people each year. We help people
through one of the most painful times in life
– with bereavement support, information
and campaigning and provide training and
consultancy to a range of organisations.
We partner with Cruse Bereavement Care
Scotland to provide support for the whole
of the UK.
ADDITIONAL PURCHASE OPTIONS
If you would like to book a group training session for your organisation, please click here.
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what coal is changed into
Coal is best known for its role supplying electricity throughout the United States—nearly half of the country's electricity comes from coal. But while the vast majority of it is burned at conventional coal-fired power plants, coal is also turned into a gas for conversion into electricity, hydrogen, and …
Feb 17, 2016· When coal is burned, there are tubes of water in the boiler and this water is heated and boils (see image below). When the water boils, it transforms into steam. The steam then turns a turbine attached to a generator and electricity is produced. Coal is also used in industry for other uses.
Buried below the layers of sediment, peat took millions of years to turn into coal. We will tell you how! With time, the high temperature and pressure forced gases and water out of peat and it gradually hardened to turn into lignite, followed by sub-bituminous coal, bituminous coal and then anthracite.
Figure 4 shows how labor productivity in coal mining, again divided into East and West, has changed over the past 60 years. Nationally, there has been a steady gain in productivity (with two small slumps), with output per worker-hour in the U.S. increasing fivefold. And
Apr 01, 2003· Total mass of kerogen on planetary scale. Though it is generally present in very small proportions in the sediments, all kerogen on earth represents a total mass of 10.000.000 billion tonnes. 0,1% only of this kerogen (that is a thouh of the total organic matter present in sediments) will turn into coal (which still represents 10.000 billion tonnes !), and gas and oil each represent 0,003 ... … … once had been plants gradually turned into coal. Seams of coal--ranging in thickness from a fraction of an inch to hundreds of feet-may represent hundreds or even thousands of years of plant growth. One important coal seam, the seven-foot thick Pittsburgh seam, may represent 2,000 years of rapid plant growth. ...Dec 15, 2017· HowNov 02, 2017· The use and production of coal is on the decline, pressured by cheap natural gas and policies to promote cleaner sources of energy. In a recent article in The Regional Economist, Regional Economist Charles Gascon and Senior Research Associate Jonas Crews took a deeper look at the future of coal production as a source for both electricity and jobs in the U.S.Oct 09, 2020· The price of coal varies by coal rank and grade, mining method, and geographic region.. Coal is classified into four main ranks—lignite, subbituminous, bituminous, and anthracite—depending on the amounts and types of carbon it contains and the amount of heat energy it can produce.
Jan 22, 2016· Second, you need to bury the whole mess quite deeply, allowing pressure and temperature to turn your peat into coal. During the Carboniferous, the Pangaea super-continent was coming together .A machine called a pulverizer grinds the coal into a fine powder. Mechanical energy, motion energy. 2. The coal powder mixes with hot air, which helps the coal burn more efficiently, and the mixture moves to the furnace. Heat energy, motion energy. 3. The burning coal heats water in a boiler, creating steam. Chemical energy, heat energy.
Mar 26, 2009· The process of cooking coal into liquid fuel, on the other hand, has already proven itself on a massive scale. Take coal, add some water, cook it, and you've got a liquid fuel for your car.The simple answer to this question is, "No." Taking into consideration the fact that coal reserves need several million years to form, it is better to say that coal is a non-renewable source of energy. It takes approximately 100 million to 400 million years to form coal from the dead and the decaying plant remains.
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Get an API Key
Modify The Request Headers
To authenticate a request from the command line or a program, pass the Authorization header with your request.
The format of the Authorization header value is important: Use the string Token followed
by a space, followed by your API key.
Example
With an API key of abcd12345, you would pass Token abcd12345 to the Authorization header.
Failure: error_auth_required
In this example the response included a case from a restricted jurisdiction, and casebody.data for the case is
therefore blank, while casebody.status is error_auth_required.
Browsable API
If you are logged into this website and accessing the API through a web browser, all requests
will be authenticated automatically.
Sitewide Token Authentication
In addition to using the Authorization: Token abcd12345 header on API endpoints, you can use the same header to send
authenticated requests to any other page at case.law, such as the Downloads section.
Case Text Formats
Pagination and Counts
We use cursor-based pagination, meaning we
keep track of where you are in the results set with a token, and you can access each page of results by returning the
token included in the "previous" and "next" keys of the response.
Queries by default return 100 results per page, but you may request a smaller or larger number (up to 10,000!) using the
page_size parameter:
description: find cases that cite to the given citation or case ID, e.g. 1 Ill. 21 or 12345.
cites_to.reporter
data type: string
description: find cases that cite to the given reporter, e.g. Ill. 2d or Harv. L. Rev.
cites_to.category
data type: string
description: find cases that cite to the given citation category, e.g. reporter:state or reporters:federal. Category values can be found in results for the cases endpoint under extracted_citations[].category.
author__cites_to
data type: string or integer
description: only active when the author or author_type parameters are also present. Find cases where the selected author's opinions cite to the given citation or case ID.
author__cites_to.reporter
data type: string
description: only active when the author or author_type parameters are also present. Find cases where the selected author's opinions cite to the given reporter.
author__cites_to.category
data type: string
description: only active when the author or author_type parameters are also present. Find cases where the selected author's opinions cite to the given category.
cites_to__*
data type: integer, float, or string
description: find cases with citations into a set of cases filtered by arbitrary parameters, e.g. cites_to__jurisdiction=nc, cites_to__author=breyer, cites_to__analysis.word_count__gt=1000. The target cases will be chosen randomly within the provided filters if the result exceeds 20,000 cases. For multiple filters, simply combine parameters, e.g. cites_to__jurisdiction=nc&cites_to__analysis.word_count__gt=1000. Only fields used for filtering and searching the cases endpoint may be used.
cites_to
data type: string or integer
description: find cases that cite to the given citation or case ID, e.g. 1 Ill. 21 or 12345
description: A field name to aggregate results given a particular field. Currently, only the values
"jurisdiction" and "decision_date" are supported. This endpoint supports ordered sub-aggregations; to split by
jurisdiction and then decision_date per jurisdiction, set facet to "jurisdiction,decision_date".
full_case
data type: "true" or "false"
default: "false"
description: When set to true, load the case body. Required when setting body_format.
description: If "pdf", return original PDF of the case instead of JSON. Requires full_case=true.
full_case
data type: "true" or "false"
default: "false"
description: When set to true, load the case body. Required when setting body_format.
Search Syntax
The search field supports Elasticsearch Simple Query String Syntax.
For example, you can use "quotation marks around your search string" to search by phrase and prefix words with a minus sign to exclude cases with matching terms.
Under results is an object containing the results for the query term raisins. Each jurisdiction's slug
is a key in the raisins object. Only cal is listed because the jurisdiction parameter in the query is set to cal.
Under cal, there is an array of objects, each containing the counts for a specific year. Since this query filters for
results from 1984, that's the only year listed. Under count, there's 40, 4589927, meaning 4,589,927 terms were
indexed for California in 1984, and 40 of those are raisins. Under doc_count there's 1, 1237, meaning 1,237
cases were indexed for California in 1984, and raisins shows up in 1 of those cases.
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The Caselaw Access Project API, also known as CAPAPI, serves all official US court cases published in books from 1658 to 2018. The collection includes over six million cases scanned from the Harvard Law School Library shelves. Learn more about the project. | eng | a7fd490f-0a60-48ba-95a7-7abc08607d38 | https://case.law/docs/site_features/api |
eNews – Term 2, Week 5
Alfriston School works hard to ensure whānau are informed and given opportunities to be involved. At the beginning of this Term we sent out important dates well in advance and over the last few weeks you have received both whānau and classroom newsletters. We also encourage all whānau to stay actively involved in their child's education by visiting the classroom and having informal conversations as often as possible.
As previously communicated we encourage you to approach us at any time to share knowledge and skills that our learners would benefit from.
Mā to pā te tamaiti e whakatipu. (It takes a village to raise a child.)
I want to thank all whānau members who attended the recent Netball Fun Day at Bruce Pulman courts. Myself and Mrs Cleur from the office popped down to support our learners and it was delightful to see our learners having such a wonderful time. A big part of the success was due to the teachers and whānau supporting; as managers, referees and cheerleaders on the sideline. A special mention to Mrs Paul for organising, training and leading on the day. Your efforts are truly appreciated Mrs Paul. Thank you also to the caregivers who were either managers or referees on the day. Without your support we wouldn't have been able to attend.
Jumping June
You will have received information about Jumping June. Why did Alfriston School decide to be involved in this event?
* We wanted to show our school value of empathy by supporting a charity in our community
* We wanted to create an opportunity for our learners to develop their physiccal education skills. After just a week the skipping development has improved significantly 🙂
* We wanted to have fun! The 15th of June is going to be a great day – all learners will be involved in a variety of fun skipping activities and challenges. PS: Did you hear about the skipping challenge in assembly? I am pleased to say our one and only Miss Groom won the teacher vs student challenge. WELL DONE Miss Groom.
We thank our learning community for their support.
Carla Cook
POSSIBLE Teacher Strike – Wednesday 31st May
As many of you will be aware, the current industrial action between the teachers union and the Government is on going.
Currently there is a pause on all industrial action for both Primary and Secondary School teachers as agreed alongside Minister Tinetti on Friday last week. However, this pause only lasts until Tuesday 30th May.
NZEI – Our Teachers Union – has signalled that we WILL strike on Wednesday 31st May if the discussions this week do not lead to a resolution in the negotiations.
This will place the school and whānau in a difficult situation as notification of the confirmed strike could be as late as Tuesday next week.
Please note this day as a potential strike action day. I will communicate with you all as soon as I know anything
Reports and 3 Way Conferences
Your child's school report will be sent home today. Please take time to sit and read the report with them as this sends an important message about your interest in their education and the support they have from both home and school. Celebrate the successes and positives and discuss different things you can do together to ensure they reaach their learning goals (next steps).
The 3 way conferences are next Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st. We are aiming for 100% attendance as we know that bringing home and school together to support learners makes a significane impact.
The second-hand uniform shop will be open for purchases from 2:30pm-3pm on Wednesday the 7th of June.
Uniform item prices:
Polo shirts – $5 each
Boys shorts – $5
Culottes – $10
Intermediate shirts/blouses – $10
Intermediate shorts/skirts – $10
Fleeces – $10
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
DOUGHNUT DAY
Doughnut Day – Friday 2nd June
The Friends and Family group will be selling doughnuts and macaroons next Friday the 2nd of June. Doughnuts and Macaroons will be available to buy on Kindo and will be delivered to classes at lunchtime. Kindo sales will close at 8 am on Friday the 2nd of June.
Cycle Skills
Congratulations to Stella, Harmanjot, Jarrett, Vinny, Finnley, Ryker, Oliver, Rocco, Micaiah, Carter and Kiran for recently completing bike ambassador training. They had a great day out of the classroom learning all about bikes and cycle safety, with Ms van der Meulen and cycle coach Janet Stark.
Learner Celebrations | eng | cded5d7c-cf6e-4cc1-9125-cb81dbfcad1e | https://www.alfriston.school.nz/2023/05/26/enews-term-2-week-5/ |
This Is What Google Uses For Data Science
Welcome back! Data Science is an amazing field with tons of growth and potential, so, let's take a look at some of the tools/languages that a massive company like Google uses for their data science projects!
The Languages
First off, let's take a look at the programming languages that Google uses:
Python
This is a no brainer, tons of companies use Python as it is one of the most popular programming languages out there. This language has a ton of packages available for it for data science as well, this is probably the most important language Google uses for data science.
SQL
Another very important language that Google uses is SQL, this is definitely the building blocks of alot of data science related projects. SQL allows us to essentially build / talk to databases, so if you're planning on applying to Google, you will need to know this language.
R
Next up we have R, another very popular statistical language used by Google. R's main ability is data processing / data manipulation, there are also tons of packages available for this language as well!
MATLAB
Finally we have MATLAB, a fairly popular programming language used at Google as well. Here's the thing, I think MATLAB is super important, but the barrier to entry is fairly high due to the license that's required to code with this, I did notice that many of the data science positions didn't really require this language.
Machine Learning Packages
Next up we have the machine learning packages, there were really only 3 that I saw as requirements for data science positions at Google.
TensorFlow
The first package is a no brainer, TensorFlow was actually built out by Google themselves, so it only makes sense that they require knowledge with this package.
PyTorch
Next up we have PyTorch, a machine learning package actually developed out by FaceBook. Out of al three of these packages, I saw PyTorch mentioned the least, but it was mentioned enough to get on this list. | eng | a513ffcd-ef6e-4c12-a18d-ed11c83b8cdd | https://preettheman.medium.com/this-is-what-google-uses-for-data-science-53b71824637?source=user_profile---------7---------------------------- |
What exactly is a "high-risk merchant account" and how does it function?
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Your payment processor told you that if you have a "high-risk merchant account," your business is more likely to be a victim of fraud or chargebacks. Because they are taking on more risk, payment processors have to charge more for high-risk merchant accounts. This article tells you why a merchant account might be called "high risk" and what that means for your business.
How does having a "High-Risk Merchant Account" work?
A payment processor will call a merchant account "high-risk" if they think that your business account is more likely to be charged back, used for fraud, or have a lot of returns. This could be the case for a number of reasons, such as if you are a new merchant who has never processed payments before or if your industry is considered high risk and has a high chance of fraud (for example, selling controversial products). High-risk merchant accounts have to pay more to process transactions because of this risk.
When there is a lot of risk, costs go up.
Credit cards can be processed in different ways, but high-risk merchant accounts will always have to pay more. Processing fees are usually higher for all transactions and can be more than double what they are for low-risk merchant accounts. When a customer disputes a charge directly with their credit card company, both high-risk and low-risk merchants have to pay chargeback fees. But merchants with a high risk of chargebacks often have to pay more.
A high-risk merchant may have to sign a contract with longer terms, a fee for breaking the contract early, or a monthly or annual fee. High-risk merchant accounts may also be subject to a rolling reserve, in which the payment processor holds a certain amount of your earnings until it can confirm that none of your transactions were fraudulent or at risk of being charged back.
Why a seller may be thought of as high-risk
A payment processing platform could label you as high-risk for a number of reasons. Some may seem easy to understand, but others are trickier. Each provider has a different list of requirements for high-risk merchant accounts, but in general, the following are likely to be considered high-risk:
A lot of deals were made. If a merchant does a lot of transactions or has a high average number of transactions per day, they may be considered high-risk. A merchant may be considered high-risk if they get more than $20,000 in payments each month or if their average transaction is $500 or more.
Getting money from people outside the country. If a business sells to customers in countries where fraud is common, they may be seen as high-risk (any country except the U.S., Canada, Japan, Australia or the countries in Europe).
New entrepreneur. If a merchant has never processed payments or has only done a few transactions, they may be seen as high-risk because they don't have a track record.
High-risk work. Even if a merchant has never done anything wrong, they may be called "high-risk" because fraud, returns, or chargebacks are more likely in their industry. For instance, companies that sell subscriptions are seen as high risk because many people sign up for a free trial and then forget to stop paying. When they get their bills and see the charges they forgot about, they usually charge the money back.
Poor credit rating. If the merchant's credit score is low, their business might be seen as high-risk.
Businesses that people think are dangerous
It's helpful to know ahead of time if your industry is considered high-risk so you can make plans accordingly. Some examples of companies in this group are:
Adult industry
Airlines, cruises, and trip planners are all types of travel services.
Stores that sell furniture and electronics
Gambling Online dating
E-commerce
Multilevel Marketing (MLM)
There are vape shops, e-cigarettes, and CBD oil.
Companies and services that want to keep charging customers
Getting rid of debts
Choosing between low-risk and high-risk merchant accounts
When looking for a low-risk merchant, a payment processor looks for a few general things. Most of the time, low-risk merchants always have:
Doing business in a country that is called "low risk" (the U.S., Canada, Japan, Australia, and the countries in Europe)
One dollar.
There are almost no returns or chargebacks if any at all.
Businesses that have been judged to be low-risk
Remember that the level of risk in your business can change as it grows. For instance, if your business grows quickly, your provider may start to see it as high-risk. Or, if you start working in a different country or industry, a payment processor might think that your level of risk has changed. If this happens, your payment processor may change your status or drop you as a client if they don't work with high-risk merchants. If this happens, you'll have to find a different way to handle payments.
How do I get a High-Risk Merchant Account?
When you apply for a merchant account, you'll need to show paperwork about your business and taxes. After your application has been reviewed, your payment provider will decide if you are a high-risk or low-risk merchant and change their plan accordingly.
Some payment processors are better for high-risk clients than others, so it's important to look into different companies and find the one that works best for your business. Forbes Advisor has ranked some of the best high-risk merchant account providers for your use.
Before you choose a payment processor, you should carefully read the contract because every bank and payment processing platform is different and has different terms for merchants they call "high risk."
Questions Often Asked (FAQs)
A "high-risk merchant account" is exactly what it sounds like.
What is a merchant account with low risk?
People think that certain kinds of businesses are risky.
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Three-quarters of Those Who Have Experienced Discrimination Due to Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity Believe It Impacted Their Care; Experiences and Concerns with Discrimination Highest among Black and Hispanic Patients
June 26, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC – June 26, 2023 – According These concerns and experiences with discrimination are resulting in barriers to receiving timely care that is vital to surviving cancer.
The latest Survivor Views survey from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) found that some of the forms of discrimination respondents experienced include feeling they were not taken seriously, not being treated with respect, or feeling they were treated differently due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. Hispanic patients (71%), Black patients (44%) and those living in the South [1](42%) were the most likely to report experiencing discrimination based on their LGBTQ+ identity.
"No one should be disadvantaged when facing a cancer diagnosis because of their sexual orientation, their gender identity, the color of their skin, or where they live," said Lisa A. Lacasse, president of ACS CAN. "Ensuring that all cancer patients and survivors receive high quality, respectful and timely care is important to saving more lives from this disease."
The survey also found that 24% of respondents reported that their sexuality or gender identification has been a barrier to getting health care or has caused delays in getting the care they need. Respondents living in the South (30%) and Midwest (25%) were more likely to report facing a barrier to care due to their orientation or gender identity, while those living in the Northeast (18%) and West (14%)[2] were less likely. Non-White LGBTQ+ patients (36%) were more likely to have experienced this discrimination as a barrier than White LGBTQ+ patients (21%), with Black (44%) and Hispanic (45%) LGBTQ+ patients most likely to have experienced discrimination as a barrier to receiving health care.
As a result of concerns about discrimination impacting their care, nearly half (48%) of those surveyed have chosen not to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity to their health care provider, and more than a quarter (26%) have avoided seeking care due to concerns about discrimination. Additionally, more than half of survey respondents (58%) are concerned about the political climate impacting their ability to get health care and 49% are concerned that a health care provider may feel it is too risky to treat them because of laws passed in the state where they practice.
The American Cancer Society estimates there could be nearly 152,000 new cancer cases and 50,000 cancer deaths among LGBTQ+ people in 2023. LGBTQ+ people face an unequal burden of cancer, with both a higher incidence of cancer and later stage diagnoses. ACS CAN advocates for federal, state and local public policies that reduce cancer-related disparities, remove barriers to care and improve health outcomes for everyone. Some of these policies include:
Advocating to ensure that all eligible individuals can access affordable, comprehensive health insurance through Medicaid expansion; and
Supporting the Respect for Marriage Act which ensures marriage equality for same-sex couples and their families and protects their ability to access employer health insurance.
"If we are to achieve our vision of ending cancer as we know it for everyone, we must continue to identify and relentlessly pursue public policies that address barriers to care for LGBTQ+ people," said Lacasse. "The cost of doing nothing is delayed cancer diagnosis and care, which could result in avoidable deaths, an unconscionable reality that ACS CAN is fighting to prevent."
The survey of 200 LGBTQ+ patients and survivors nationwide who have been diagnosed with or treated for cancer in the last seven years was conducted between May 19-23, 2023 | eng | 7e0dad4f-062b-4f26-9954-363fb6646482 | https://www.fightcancer.org/releases/survey-lgbtq-cancer-patients-and-survivors-concerned-about-facing-discrimination-health |
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Sailing Towards a Cleaner Future: Understanding Marine Pollution
September 21, 2023
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As a company deeply committed to the environment, we believe in raising awareness about critical environmental issues. Today, we set sail into the topic of marine pollution, delving into its causes, consequences, and how we can make a difference.
What is Marine Pollution?
Marine pollution, often described as the contamination of the ocean and its ecosystems, is a global crisis that affects not only the marine life but also our own well-being. Let's break down the key aspects:
Sources of Marine Pollution:
1.1. Land-Based Pollution:
- Runoff from agricultural areas, carrying pesticides and fertilizers, enters water bodies and eventually reaches the ocean.
- Urban runoff includes pollutants like oil, heavy metals, and plastics that wash into storm drains and flow into the sea.
SO . . .
Marine pollution is a pressing issue that demands our attention and action. At Lovely Poo Poo, we're committed to providing sustainable alternatives that align with the fight against this crisis. Together, we can navigate towards cleaner seas, healthier marine life, and a brighter future for generations to come. | eng | 80253b62-336c-4e73-aced-3810ca3bb80e | https://www.lovelypoopoo.com/blogs/news/sailing-towards-a-cleaner-future-understanding-marine-pollution |
NASA unveils 'Artemis Accords' for responsible space exploration
Washington, May 16 (IANS) As NASA plans to return humans to the Moon by 2024 under its Artemis programme, the US space agency has laid out certain principles for responsible space exploration that will guide all its international partners.
Grounded in the Outer Space Treaty of 1967, the Artemis Accords are designed to create a safe and transparent environment which facilitates exploration, science, and commercial activities for all of humanity to enjoy, NASA said on Friday.
"While NASA is leading the Artemis program, international partnerships will play a key role in achieving a sustainable and robust presence on the Moon while preparing to conduct a historic human mission to Mars," NASA said.
International space agencies that join NASA in the Artemis programme will do so by executing bilateral Artemis Accords agreements.
NASA said international cooperation on Artemis is intended not only to bolster space exploration but to enhance peaceful relationships between nations.
"Therefore, at the core of the Artemis Accords is the requirement that all activities will be conducted for peaceful purposes, per the tenets of the Outer Space Treaty," NASA added.
Artemis Accords partner nations will be required to uphold transparency by publicly describing their own policies and plans in a transparent manner.
Providing emergency assistance to those in need is a cornerstone of any responsible civil space programmr.
Therefore, the Artemis Accords reaffirm NASA's and partner nations' commitments to the Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space.
Additionally, under the Accords, NASA and partner nations commit to taking all reasonable steps possible to render assistance to astronauts in distress.
Artemis Accords partners will have to release their scientific data publicly to ensure that the entire world can benefit from the Artemis journey of exploration and discovery.
Therefore, under Artemis Accords agreements, NASA and partner nations will also commit to the protection of sites and artifacts in space with historic value.
"The ability to extract and utilize resources on the Moon, Mars, and asteroids will be critical to support safe and sustainable space exploration and development," NASA said, adding that the Artemis Accords reinforce that space resource extraction and utilisation can and will be conducted under the auspices of the Outer Space Treaty. | eng | 7e6e33c3-5c0d-43f8-bd37-e0d5ccf379fe | https://twistarticle.com/nasa-unveils-artemis-accords-for-responsible-space-exploration/ |
How many seeds does a mango have?
How many seeds does a mango have?
An important thing to keep in mind when you are growing a mango tree is that there are two types of mango seeds, monembryonic and polyembryonic. Monembryonic seeds produce only one plant. This plant will not be like the parent tree.
What seed does mango have?
The mango seed, also known as gutli is generally consumed in powdered form, or made into oil and butter. The seed or kernel that is generally thrown away or neglected, but this big-sized creamy-white seed in the centre of a mango possesses a dense supply of nutrients and antioxidants.
Which fruit contains only one seed?
Not all fruits contain the same number of seeds. Fruits such as tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, and melons usually have lots of seeds. Generally, oranges, apples, and pears contain about 10 seeds. Other fruits, such as avocados, plums, and peaches, have only one seed.
Can I plant a mango seed?
In just a few days, the seed should begin to sprout and in 10 days, the seed should grow inch-long roots with a stem popping out in the other direction. It can then be planted in a small pot and covered with potting mix, and placed in an area with a lot of sunlight to watch it turn green into a healthy sapling.
Are mango seeds poisonous?
Mango pits are not poisonous. That said, they're also very hard and bitter when taken from ripe mangos. If you want to reap the benefits of mango seeds, you'll want to get them from unripe, green mangos; or you can buy a mango butter, oil, or powder product; or you can make your own with ripe mango seeds at home.
Where is the mango seed?
Every mango has a long flat seed in the center. If you're just planning on eating the fruit, you can cut around the mango seed to get at all that delicious flesh.
What fruit is a seed?
Drupe fruit has one seed, fleshy fruit and a hard covering – think coconuts, peaches and olives. Pome fruits are formed under the flowers' receptacles, and two examples of these are apples and pears. When several flowers join together, you see multiple fruits, such as the pineapple.
Which fruit has more than one seed?
Complete solution: Watermelon, kiwi, orange have many seeded fruits. A fruit is the seed-bearing structure produced from the ovary after flowering in flowering plants (also known as angiosperms) in botany. Angiosperms disseminate seeds with the aid of fruits.
How do you remove seed from mango?
Eat a nice mango, remove as much flesh from the seed as possible, and then let it dry for a day or two. To germinate the mango seed, you could just put the whole thing in a warm, moist place and wait for it to sprout. Then cut off all the seedlings except for one.
Do mangoes have a pit?
Mangoes have a flat pit directly in the middle, which you will not be able to cut into. The fruit itself is the shape of an oval. When you cut the mango into thirds, make two parallel slices on either side of the pit in the middle, which is about ¾ of an inch thick.
Mango fruit produces two types of seeds; polyembryonic and monoembryonic. It is possible to propagate mango seeds if the fruit is the polyembryonic type as these plants produce a true seed. Indochinese fruit types are polyembryonic and are characterized as being yellow, green or light green in | eng | df666c4b-4be6-4c61-af67-732ace6b99e4 | https://yourwiseadvices.com/how-many-seeds-does-a-mango-have/ |
Pirates of the Caribbean – Violin Sheet Music
Today I'm sharing Pirates of the Caribbean violin sheet music with you. He's a Pirate is the theme song you know from this iconic Disney movie. It's so much fun to play, even if you're just a beginner!
On this page, you can watch my tutorial for this song, get a few tips for playing it, and you can even buy the sheet music. I wish I could share the score with you for free, but due to copyrights, my easy arrangement is available to buy on Musicnotes.com.
Video Example for He's a Pirate
First, have a listen to my video example and observe how I play this piece in two different speeds (90 and 160 bpm)
What notes are in this song?
To learn He's a Pirate, you'll use notes on the G, D, and A strings. My arrangement is in the key of G Major, so there is just one sharp – F#. It also means that the second finger is high on the G and D strings but low on the A string.
Before learning to play the piece, have a look at the G Major fingering chart and download the free exercises below:
G Major Scales, Arpeggios
and Bonus Exercises
PDF
Violin Sheet Music for He's a Pirate from the Pirates of the Caribbean
How to play He's a Pirate
Grab your violin, bow, and sheet music. Learn how to play He's a Pirate with me!
In my teaching video, I show you how to learn this song in three parts. Be sure to master the first part before moving on to the second, and master the second part before going on to the third part!
Part One – bars 1 – 5
Part One uses the note A, played with either the 4th finger on the D string or as the open A string. The fourth finger on any string is the same note as the open string to the right of the one you're playing on. It's up to you to decide if you'd prefer to use the fourth finger to play the A note or use open string A.
Many beginners have a hard time using their fourth finger because it's the weakest and shortest on the hand. It takes time to build up strength in your fourth finger. If playing open A feels better for you, then play it that way! In my video, I share both options with you.
Part Two – bars 5 – 9
If you haven't mastered Part One, pause the video and keep practicing! It's also very helpful to purchase the sheet music to see exactly what notes you'll be playing. I wrote finger numbers (violin tabs) in the music so you can see the string and finger number for each note.
Part Two is very similar to Part One, it repeats the main theme of the piece, but has a slightly different ending. Remember to play the last note – E, which is a half note – in its full length.
Part Three – bars 9 – 17
After mastering Part Two, you can learn Part Three!
This section goes onto the A string and uses a low second finger to play C natural. If you've never played a low 2 before, your second finger will sit right next to the first finger, instead of leaving some space between them. You can see exactly where I place my finger in the video!
To master playing this part, practice quick changes of the first finger between playing on the A and D strings (B and E notes respectively).
What skills am I learning?
Détache bow stroke
In He's a Pirate from Pirates of the Caribbean, we play with a bow stroke called détache. This means each note is played separately (no slurs), and a bit detached. Watch my video tutorial or the play-along video to see and hear this bow stroke in action.
Accents
This song gets its fun sound from accents! We play the first beat of every measure heavier than the rest of the notes in the measure. If you can play the song while bobbing your head, you will have really mastered it!
Take it a step further
Does this song feel too easy? Try adding some vibrato! This makes the music sound extra fun and impressive! You can learn the basics of vibrato here.
Play along with me!
In this video, I play He's a Pirate both at tempo and slowed down. If you're still learning, you can watch this to memorize where all the notes are on the violin. You can also play along with me. Have fun!
I love the Disney movie Pirates of the Caribbean for the fun, accented music. Was this tutorial helpful for you? Let me know what was easy, and what felt difficult in the comments down below. Happy practicing | eng | 370c6934-fd5f-4656-8afe-c3e4e4cd17cb | https://violinspiration.com/pirates-of-the-caribbean-violin-sheet-music/ |
Slavery in Vespia
Slavery in Vespia is a large and thriving sector of public life and the national economy, with about 31.7% of the population – or some 574.5 million people – living in bonds. Having been in existence within Vespia since its earliest foundations more than fifteen thousand years ago, chattel slavery has long been an integral part of Vespian society, culture, and religion. Making up nearly all of Vespia's manual and unskilled labor, slaves also make up a considerable portion of the domestic labor workforce and some high-skilled workers in certain sectors of the economy. Slavery in the country is absolutely brutal, with slaves regularly abused, raped, beaten, cannibalized, and sacrificed to the gods of the Vespian people. Slave revolts have been a common occurrence in the country, one or twice a year in some regions of Vespia, but each one has failed; there has never been a successful slave uprising in Vespia ever since the country's founding as an imperial state nearly four thousand years ago.
Slaves have no rights in Vespia and lack legal person-hood under Vespian law, and the freeborn population is thus free to do to them as they please. Considered on the same level are basic property, slaves are regularly subjected to inhumane treatment by their Vespian masters, including beatings, sexual exploitation, torture, and immediate execution. The popular sport of diyudoka, or "manhunting", involves the tracking down and killing of slaves as a national pastime. Slaves are not permitted to own property, and they have no freetime to themselves. 90% of all slaves within Vespia are the products of the imperial breeding factories, which are believed to number in the hundreds to thousands based on various external estimates, and are home to slaves set aside for the sole purpose of producing offspring to be pressed into slavery. Many Vespians own slaves, with slaves found in virtually all well-to-do households in the country. It is not uncommon for a Vespian family to own at least one or two slaves, with the wealthiest Vespians owning hundreds. However, 70% of the slaves in the country are owned by no more than 40% of the freeborn population.
For Vespia, the slavery has been managed so that the profitability of the institution is preserved. Over the centuries, Vespian business leaders developed the system to be as efficient as possible to ensure that the implementation of slave labor would remain an effective method of low-cost and unskilled manpower, predominately in jobs and careers that highly educated Vespians would not do themselves, such as agricultural and custodial work. The state provides all basic needs for the slave population, such as housing and the absolute minimal healthcare need, though the slaves are required to pay for these services and accrue massive amounts of debt to the state as a result. Clothing is provided twice a year, which must be maintained until the second pair is within the next six months. Food is not provided by the state, and must come out of the wages of the slaves themselves, as well as any other needs. Overall, slavery costs Vespia more than $0.0 billion a year, but in the long-term, the country saves more than $0.0 trillion from the implementation of slave labor rather than the use of freeborn Vespians paid a full wage. This is a profit of more than 0% per annum, more than enough justification for the institution of chattel slavery by Vespian economists and policy makers alike.
Because of the critical importance of slavery within the Vespian economy, the government of Vespia has traditionally spared no effort in ensuring that the enslaved workforce does not escape from the country. The Vespian government long ago developed a sophisticated system of managing runaway slaves, ranging from microchip tracking devices, omnipresent surveillance in slave housing complexes, and dissemination of turncoat informants within the slave population. Furthermore, overseers are well-paid and furnished with all the tools required to keep the slaves in line and on the lands they are tied too. In the event of a runaway slave situation, the Vespian government maintains a professional force of slave catchers known as the Imperial Vespian Huntsmen Corps, which consists of TBD active personnel who specialize in tracking and capturing runaway slaves. Several private businesses involved in the maintenance of slave labor also provide third-party slave hunting services, and unlike the Huntsmen Corps, can operate internationally without involving the imperial government, allowing owners to get their slaves back no matter where they may be hiding. It is believed that slave handling businesses are worth more than $0 billion annually, as masters will pay handsomely to ensure their manpower is kept in check properly and efficiently.
Beginning with the first item, microchips designed to survive for decades are implanted in slaves at birth, and are imaged with the information of the slave's owner, date of birth, residence, and record of service, as well as additional information related to work infractions and medical issues. The chips are built in two parts, one which handles the bulk of data relaying information and the second to serve as a backup in the event of a critical failure of the primary chip. The first chip is implanted in the spine between vertebrae C1 and C2, and the second between vertebrae C7 and T1. The chips have fail-safe switches which destroy the nervous system of the enslaved individual; the primary chip cutting off the body's ability to provide blood to the head and operation of the eyes and auditory nerves, and the secondary ship cutting off all upper-body to lower-body functions. These fail-safes can be set off by an authorized overseer or government official in the event a slave cannot be found or in the event of non-cooperation. So as to prevent surgical removal, the chips are equipped with sensors to detect oxygenation of the blood in their immediate area, and cook off instantaneously to cripple the slave.
The second method of preventing runaway slaves is the practice of surveillance of slave housing complexes that exist on the grounds of their work area. Though surveillance is not the preferred method of handling slave labor and stopping runaways, the psychological effect is highly valued by the Vespians, as it serves as a visible reminder to the slaves of their owners' constant watchful eye no matter where they may be. The bulk of surveillance equipment is kept out in the open, not to provide the slave owners with a better line of sight as the majority of the slave population believes, but to provide the slaves with a false sense of security, as most know where the cameras in their area are located, and often attempt to avoid them. In fact, the majority of the important surveillance equipment is maintained in hidden locations where the Vespians know the slaves go to avoid being watched, and it is in these areas where the Vespians direct the bulk of their attention in preventing slave revolts and attempts at fleeing the country. Only a handful of slaves know of this information, but all are paid by the Vespian government to maintain the equipment in exchange for better rations, better treatment, and greater privileges, such as not being offered up as a sacrifice or taken as a sex slave.
The final method utilized by the Vespians is the use of slaves as informants with the population. As mentioned above, these slaves are offered numerous privileges that allow them to stand above their fellows slaves, even in their dire circumstances. Some are allowed better living conditions and a greater stipend by their owners or the government, and their work is maintained secretly so as to prevent the slaves from catching on. In some cases, the Vespians themselves actively out informants, spreading discontent and distrust between slaves, and keeping them disunited and fighting one another, allowing the Vespians to keep the slaves in line. The informants can be anyone, from innocent children, to respected elders, to nurturing midwives, and desperate families looking to improve their lot in life, and all willing to out the intentions of one another so as to be one step above those waiting to be crushed and devoured by their owners. The majority of runaways captured by the Vespians were turned in by slaves on separate lands and plantations who benefited financially from doing so, and have nothing to fear in the way of retaliation as the family of the captured slave is trapped on a different plot of land. In the end, fleeing a life of slavery in Vespia has been made next to impossible, as the government and the freeborn population have too much to lose from runaway slaves, and too much power and resources at their disposal to maintain their grip on their fellow human beings.
Insubordination by the slave population is not tolerated by the Vespians, and any hint of it is crushed immediately, often in the most repugnant and revolting of ways. Slaves who attempt to defy their masters are typically beaten, though it is often the children of the slaves or the pregnant wives and daughters who are raped and beaten in front of a captive audience as a form of collective punishment. Torture is another method of cowing the slaves into obedience, with the most vulnerable taken from their families, and brutalized out of sight but within the hearing range of their fellow slaves. Many masters have even set up loudspeakers throughout their slave communes, and during the dead night, torture, rape, or murder the captive slave, while forcing the rest of the slaves to hear but remain powerless in rendering assistance, a sign of the master's power of his or her stock. The punishment can typically last for days or weeks depending on the predilections of the owner, and the results of their grizzly work often displayed in the morning after they have completed their "work" on the insubordinate slave. The sight is almost always nauseating to the extreme, with most slaves seeking to avoid the site, but forced to visit it by their overseers, to ensure all understand the price of defying the will of the one who owns them.
The act of insubordination runs deep throughout Vespia, as virtually all slaves are aware of the powerlessness of their condition in the empire. This encourages some to take up arms against the imperial government in less visible ways, such as sabotaging equipment, destroying crops, crippling their hands and feet, or even committing suicide, all with the aim of robbing their Vespian masters of something they hold as valuable. However, with the ability of the Vespians to replace large numbers of slaves en masse thanks to the numerous breeding factories in the country, many of the acts of sabotage are minor in harm or simply annoying distractions for the freeborn population, though the constant threat of a major issue arising from the slaves random acts of defiance, often keep the Vespians on their toes and ever mindful of their slaves misdeeds, desires, and whereabouts. In the end, no slave worth his or her salt holds any misguided view that their insubordinate behavior will go unnoticed to cripple the massive empire of that is Vespia, built upon the back of millions of slaves throughout recorded. Instead, it is the hope of many from those the Vespians wrung the truth out of, that their actions will inspire others to act, though for most this seems to be an increasingly waning hope.
Throughout the history of Vespia, slave revolts were commonplace in the empire, with one every two or three decades taking place within one of the zharukdoms of Vespia. However, the majority of these were provoked by the Vespians themselves, typically as a tradition of culling slaves for their own entertainment. The practice of "TBD", or "liberation", has existed throughout Vespian civilization, with the Vespians freeing their slaves to spark a conflict, and then killing them out for amusement and keeping the people satisfied between major wars and black harvests. The last slave uprising in Vespia took place in TBD, with more than 100,000 slaves in Dejan revolting and killing some 13,500 Vespians before they were cornered in a mountain valley and killed. Many slaves use the opportunity to escape Vespia, braving the vast desert and mountains of the empire to make it to the southern lands free of direct Vespian control. This is often the goal of all slave revolts, as the slaves themselves are aware of the presence of Vespian influence in the southern countries, which will turn them over to the Vespians so as to avoid inviting their ire, and where their fate is either re-enslavement, torture, or execution. Because of this predictable behavior, the Vespian military often keeps the majority of its anti-slave combat personnel located in the south, so as to prevent any slaves from making it to their freedom.
Of considerable interest is the existence of the resistance group known as the Defiance, an insurgency group devoted to the liberation of all slaves in Vespia and the prosecution of their old Vespian masters. The organization has existed since the late-5760s, when the Vespian empire yet again collapsed under its own weight, allowing many tens of thousands of slaves to escape their owners and flee into the mountains for protection. Using the period of chaos to organize themselves, the Defiance built up a considerable presence in Vespia's northwest, far from the center of power in central Vespia, where it actively protects freed slaves and embarks upon dangerous missions to free other slaves. Though incapable of facing the much more numerous and better trained and equipped Vespians in battle, the Defiance does what it can to actively disrupt the trade of slaves in the empire. Unbeknownst to the leadership of the Defiance is that virtually all of their weaponry, equipment, and funding comes directly from the Vespian government itself, which knows the exact whereabouts of the organization, allowing it to exist so as to advance its own goals and agendas. Many Vespians look forward to the revolts staged by the Defiance, and somehow always know where to be when they take place, giving many within the Defiance cause for concern.
Currently, there exist a number of obstacles to a successful slave revolt in Vespia. Some of the elder members of the Defiance have pointed out the peculiarity of malfunctioning slave chips which allow the Vespians to punish or terminate slaves at will, and the ease with which weapons flow into the country in spite of the tight controls and tacit support of the countries to the south and east of the empire. To day, no slave uprising in Vespia has ever accomplished its goals of liberating the slave population, or surviving long enough to flee beyond the free nations of southern Zhakar. Because of the Vespians blasting of slave heroes from memory, no martyrs exist for the slaves to latch upon for inspiration, granted those who try are even aware of the existence of such heroes in the first place. Finally, there is the issue of the Vespian people themselves. Every freeborn Vespian has spent two decades of their life training their minds and bodies to be killers, and actively seek out conflict around them. A slave lacks both the skill and the general lack of self-restraint that allows a Vespian to, for example, rip a person's throat open with their teeth, as has been the case many times in the past. An open rebellion would end in a resounding defeat for the slaves, thus causing many to call for a secret escape route rather than an outright war with their masters.
Because of the vital role slaves play in the Vespian economy, the imperial government has mandated that strict measures be maintained to ensure the security of slave labor within the systems of the nation. Slaves purchased from above may only be acquired through officials of freeborn Vespian descent and in the employ of the Vespian government via the Imperial Ministry of Industry. Foreigners and non-Vespians are forbidden from interacting with imperial slavers, and the primary offices of operation for the slave management bureaucracy is required by law to be located within the interior region of Greater Vespia. Databases on all slaves in the empire are decentralized with a system of least privilege in place to prevent low-rank bureaucrats within the government from accessing details on the economic impact of slavery on the empire. Each marin is required to have two databases on the slaves in its territory, one for public reference and commercial use, and one classified in a secure and hidden location. Each of the marin likewise passes this information up to the zharukdom it belongs to, which compiles all of the information into a regional database, with at least five major servers and another five in secure locations whose whereabouts are classified.
Ultimately, all of this information is compiled into a national database, which is centered in Zanza, with redundant servers whose locations are privy only to the members of the Imperial Advisory Council and the Tazen, who is the de facto owner of all slaves in the empire. The servers are protected to the same degree as the empire's stock market centers, which are as an institution a constant target by hackers throughout the globe. Because of the humanity issues related to the Vespian's practice of chattel slavery, the database regarding the information on the slaves within the empire is a constant target for foreign hackers, and as a result, the imperial government invests considerable sums of money to ensure the information is protect to the highest degree feasible. Allowing leaks for the information is forbidden, though given the wide-scale practice and religious and social importance of slavery, Vespians as a whole tend to be wary of harming their own nation's survival by damaging one of its most important institutions. The scale of redundancies, proxies, dead zones, and honeypots within the digital slave database in Vespia is enough to dissuade all but the most persistent of hackers and cyber-terrorists, through the Vespians have a history of seeking the source of the problem and terminating it, be it digital or physical. | eng | 1bacaa11-ed82-4038-a08b-9c02a2a5bcf8 | https://wiki.conworlds.org/wiki/Slavery_in_Vespia |
Mexican scientists map avocado genome
Scientists from Mexico's National Laboratory of Genomics for Biodiversity (Langebio) have successfully completed genome sequencing for a native variety of avocado, website Noticierotelevisa.esmas.com reported.
The story reported the project aimed to help breed new avocados with longer shelf life and stronger disease resistance.
"We have already finished the genetic mapping for the Mexican paper-skin avocado and are starting to work with about eight types of avocados," researcher Alberto Estrella told the publication.
Another researcher, Luis Estrella, said a goal of the DNA sequencing was to assist in breeding avocados that didn't grow as tall and therefore didn't need as much water, allowing Mexican growers to stay competitive.
He added that 900 million genetic base pairs had been sequenced, among which adenine, thiamine and cytosine were found.
""We are finding some very interesting things in that proteins are involved in the avocado flesh being able to accumulate oil," he was quoted as saying. | eng | 1b9dfda8-c9ad-4df6-8cb9-50359ec8854a | https://www.freshfruitportal.com/news/2013/06/17/mexican-scientists-map-avocado-genome/ |
GTD Best Practices: Organize (Part 3 of 5)
Organize, by far, is one of the most talked about parts of GTD. And why not? It's all about cool gear! With GTD, choosing your tools is up to you and there's incredible freedom in that. David Allen is not telling you what tools to use, but how to use your tools. So let's dive in to look at what's helpful to know about this phase.
WHAT TO ORGANIZE:
Organizing identifies the various placeholders or "buckets" where actions and support material are stored that you've processed. David Allen has also described organizing as simply "things are stored based on what they mean to you." The four primary action lists are:
Projects
Next Actions (with optional subcategories by context such as Calls, Computer, Office, Home, Errands, Agendas (people and meetings) and Anywhere)
Are there any tools already in place that you plan/need to still use? Like a corporate calendar?
Where is your email? Not required, but certainly helps to have your email and lists near each other.
Who else needs to see your data? Does it need to be on a shared server or would local be fine if you go digital?
What do you tend to be drawn to–paper or digital?
Is security a concern? Are you okay with your information being in the cloud?
How would you back it up, if needed?
What are you willing to carry around?
What tools are you already familiar with?
Would you trust putting almost anything into it?
Is it scalable?
Can you easily learn how to use it?
What are you willing to pay for it?
What does it need to sync to?
ORGANIZING SUCCESS FACTORS:
A good rule of thumb when choosing tools (especially your Calendar, Waiting For and Next Action lists which will get the heaviest traffic) is "can I maintain this easily if I am sick in bed with the flu?" That will tell you whether you've overbuilt it or not. Don't build your system at the height of your creativity and complex thinking. It's too risky that you won't be there all the time and won't be able to easily work your system when you need to.
Settle on something as a list manager. Yup. This isn't marriage. It's just a list manager. Let go of the idea that the perfect list manager is out there, if it's holding you back from picking something that will be good enough at least to try. You can always change it later if you really need to.
If you're still on a learning curve with GTD, you may not want to add to that learning curve by picking tools you're not familiar with. Instead, start with something you already know, like a paper planner.
Now, I know I haven't mentioned specific tools. There are a rare few that David Allen has personally vetted for GTD. That doesn't mean there aren't plenty of tools that will be a fantastic support for you though. And there are loads of suggestions from your fellow GTD fans on this blog and in our Forums. Bottom line? Pick tools you'll be more attracted to than repelled by. Trust your lists for holding your reminders more than holding them in your mind, or your mind will fire you and take the job back.
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You should include a video that shows clearly an entire system in action. I never see that and know for me and others learning the system it could greatly help to clear up many levels of confusion about how the operation of GTD system all comes together in a real work situation.
For example, what does a list look like if it has 150 – 200 typical projects on it with all relevant next actions etc.? Are all those in a little notepad (which must take up 10 pages)? What does that kind of list look like and in a typical busy day, how does the user engage and use that list without getting bogged down with managing the list. Show don't tell — show a typical 3 minute scenario where everything is being captured as it happens.For some reason GTD is never presented that way and there's always that gap of understanding hanging over a typical newbie.
Good article. Agreed with Dick, visual information is more effective than telling. Some sort of DA's video about managing distraction at workstation will do. Please do for the rest. How can you make a 5 years old understand GTD?
The videos on GTD Connect might be useful, but it requires a subscription to view them. And I'm quite suspect that they will actually present in simple terms what I've always soiught — which is a simple real life in action scenario that shows how all the GTD pieces come together and work.
Do you receive an affiliate commission for pushing your viewers towards GTD Connect? If yes, you should probably mention that so it all doesn't come across as a big framework for extracting monies from confused viewers. I'm sure there are good intentions all around, but it's always baffled me that the only way to figure out GTD in earnest is to keep paying for books, seminars, supplies, tapes etc. Maybe you can arrange to have one of those GTD Connect videos posted on this website?
GTD Times and GTD Connect are all in the David Allen family, so no affiliate relationship there at all. Just wanted to point you to what could be a helpful resource. 🙂
One thing David Allen has always said about GTD is that he didn't hold anything back from the book–it's all in there. I love that. You could read the book and have it all! And we're happy to put a ton of other things out too to help people learn new tips, tricks and nuances with the methodology.
Hopefully this series I'm doing on Times gives people some new ways to learn how to make their systems even better.
I really enjoy your series about GTD. I even think I will give GTD a second try. The first time I thought it wouldn't work for me, but this might be wrong.
Capturing is what already works for me. I have trouble with processing vs. organizing. If you had to put it in one sentence, what's the main differnce between "Process" and "Organize"?
I think both can be done in one step but I always think there's something wrong if I do so. Thank you for your help and your great articles.
I believe I could benefit from having those different lists. I use Mindjet MindManager for all my planning, thinking, note taking, projects and to-dos. So I would just have to add those lists to my dashboard.
I read the GTD book a few years ago, but for some reason I never got to implementing it. Today is a good day to start! 😉 | eng | b58388c5-1986-44eb-b180-da44ddff3a23 | https://gettingthingsdone.com/2011/11/gtd-best-practices-organize-part-3-of-5/ |
He later managed non-league side Knebworth.
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Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
For such a small island, Sullivan's Island has made it's mark on history. The historical significance of Sullivan's Island began in the 1671 when Captain Florence O'Sullivan was stationed here as a lookout in for the Charlestown mainland. Since then, Sullivan's Island has played a significant role in the Revolutionary War and the American Civil War. Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historic Park is comprised of four protected locations, Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie, the Charleston Light and Liberty Square. Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie and the Charleston Light are all located on Sullivan's Island.
Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter was planned after the War of 1812 as one of a series of specialty fort specifically aimed at protecting east coast harbors. Construction started in 1829 and was not completed in 1860 when South Carolina seceded from the Union. It was named after General Thomas Sumter, a Revolutionary War hero. The construction of Fort Sumter combines high walls and heavy masonry and is classified as Third System, which is a grade of structural integrity. Fort Sumter can only be reached by boat. Private boats are not permitted at the Fort. The National Historical Park Service ferries visitors for tours out of Liberty Square in Charleston Harbor.
Fort Moultrie
Fort Moultrie is actually a series of small fortifications and ammunitions bunkers that run along the coast of Sullivan's Island with a primary building at Station 12 on the mainland, commonly known as Fort Moultrie, and an additional sea fortification in the Charleston Harbor, known as Fort Sumter. The original structure was comprised of parallel palmetto logs stacked 10 feet high and filled with 16 feet sand. The soft palmetto log would not crack as traditional wood, brick and mortar would, but rather absorbed the shots.
Originally known as Fort Sullivan, it was renamed after Colonel William Moultrie victoriously defended Charlestown from British occupation in 1776 during the Battle of Sullivan's Island. Colonel Moultrie went on to become a Major General and is credited for creating the Liberty Flag, which was later called the Moultrie Flag, and became iconic to the Revolution in the South. The Flag of South Carolina still holds the original blue hue and crescent shape of the original Liberty Flag adding a palmetto tree in 1861 to symbolize Moultrie's successful defenses. Major General Moultrie is interred onsite at Fort Moultrie with the original Liberty Flag flying high above. You can visit Fort Moultrie and Park Headquarters near Station 12 Street on Sullivan's Island.
Charleston Light
The iconic Sullivan's Island Lighthouse is formally known as the Charleston Light and is located on the northern entrance to the Charleston Harbor. Construction began on the 140-foot tall structure in 1960 and was first lit June 15, 1962. It is made a unique triangular shape that gives it the ability to withstand hurricane force winds. It is located at near the Life Saving Station on Station 18 1/2 Street. It was donated to the National Park System in 2007 by the United States Coast Guard. The Coast Guard still maintain the lighting patterns while the National Park System protects its historical significance and overall physical upkeep. In 2019 the lighthouse was officially added as a part of the Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. The lighthouse itself is not open to civilians, however, you are able to explore the surrounding grounds. | eng | 75c93ef8-6abc-4d9f-9514-170ae9b7ebf8 | https://sullivansisland.sc.gov/community-connections/fort-sumter-and-fort-moultrie-national-historical-park |
What is a Will and How Does it Help You?
A Will is a legal document wherein a Grantor (the creator of the will) specifies his or her intent regarding the distribution of their estate. A will has many other purposes, such as:
Allows Grantor to determine how assets will be distributed when they pass away.
Allows Grantor to maintain control of which persons are considered beneficiaries and what those persons will be entitled to receive as inheritance.
Allows Grantor to choose to exclude certain people altogether (disinheritance).
Avoids conflict between children and other family who tend to fight over estate assets when the person passes away.
During our initial consultation we go through a series of questions to determine what assets will need to be probated and which do not. We also create a customized estate plan which includes tips on how to re-title certain assets to avoid probate.
We offer Will Packages for single persons or married couples, which include the most common estate planning documents that our clients normally need:
Last Will and Testament
Living Will, Healthcare Surrogate, HIPAA Release
Power of Attorney
We can further assist with the creation of a Trust, which can be used to supplement a Will or replace it altogether. | eng | d7e5356c-4adb-4d64-b160-8068d6f913ac | https://vasallopa.com/estate-planning/why-is-a-will-important/ |
Teaching Critical Thinking […]
Read more deciding what to believe or do." While this definition has some constraints it situates critical thinking as a process that can be applied in multiple contexts and settings. It is a process that can be applied in decision-making and or problem solving situations across all content areas.
It is also a process that can be taught to young students. There are critical thinking activities that students can employ to assist them in flexibly thinking about a topic like:
Asking questions- Asking open-ended and/or clarifying questions gives students a chance to apply what they have learned, to expand on their initial ideas, and encourages communication
Incorporate different points of view: A major tenant of critical thinking is exploring different ideas to make sure that all thinking has a strong foundation. This characteristic is important not only to critical thinking, but to collaboration and creativity as well.
Connect different ideas/concepts: Using tools like mind maps and brainstorming strategies, helps students create a larger set of ideas to utilize as part of the thinking process to ensure better solutions or decisions. Using multiple representations also helps students make connections that may be less obvious initially
Create something different with existing ideas: The act of trying to create something new or find a different use for an already existing object helps students see potential that they may not have been able to see before.
These activities can be applied to any and all content areas and are examples of explicit strategy instruction around critical thinking that when paired with specific applications enables students to practice and apply the behaviors to learn the content more effectively. The practice of looking at a problem from multiple perspectives before advancing a solution process helps students be more flexible in their thinking and when coupled with practices like questioning help students form stronger rationale and communicate ideas more effectively.
The coupling of explicit strategy instruction and content area applications provide a strong foundation to build critical thinking skills and when coupled with metacognitive reflection on the processes used can help students deepen their understanding and application of the skill. There are several ways to prompt reflection for students beginning with teacher modeling and think-alouds. Think-alouds making direct connections to the characteristics of critical thinking help students envision how they can perform the process. Having students reflect on their own behavior is another way to engage them in reflection. We recommend a simple yes/no (smiley face/frowny face) reflection initially as students learn the process along with evidence they can share verbally with their classmates or their teachers. The teacher can ask for groups to share examples of their brainstorming and idea captures. This reflection may start off very simply for elementary students but as they progress the reflection processes provide opportunities for students to see the same processes in different contents to make those processes explicit.
Reflection should not come just at the end of the process either. As students are in the middle of solving a problem or making a decision, have them think about how well they have done with specific tasks like multiple representations or mapping of ideas. Including reflection during the process adds value to both the reflection process as well as the critical thinking process.
General Critical Thinking Routines
Questioning:
The teacher plans questions to use during instruction that address the upper levels of Bloom's Taxonomy (analysis, synthesis, and evaluation) rather than just the lower levels. The teacher anticipates areas where students may be challenged with content or tasks and plans questions to support them rather than dictating answers to them.
The teacher uses Wait Time I and Wait Time II effectively allowing 8-12 seconds for responses that require critical thinking (Snyder and Snyder, 2008).
Rather than allow "call outs" the teacher attempts to engage all students in responding by calling on non-volunteers. The teacher may incorporate a method for randomly calling on students.
The teacher may employ a strategy such as Think-Pair-Share or Turn and Talk during the classroom discussion and questioning to support students in preparing quality responses and building confidence in their responses. The teacher may support students by providing them with a list of sentence starters for phrasing responses. The list may include: I agree with _______ because _____, I think that_____ because _______, I disagree with what ________ said because _________.
As the teacher models asking good questions, students should also develop skills for asking questions. To assist them in doing so, the teacher may provide them with a list of question stems.
Think-Pair-Share
Students may be intentionally paired by the teacher for some length of time, may choose a random partner when asked to do so, or may be instructed to turn and talk to a designated peer.
The teacher must provide students with prompts that require deep levels of thinking.
The teacher must "train" students in the process of using T/P/S so that the more confident or louder students do not dominate responses and discussion.
While students are paired together, the teacher circulates eaves dropping on discussions. He/She selects student pairs to share based on the discussions he/she heard. Both partners should have opportunities to speak.
T/P/S should be used for more than just sharing routine answers. It should be used to share student thinking, reactions to others' thinking, conjectures, justifications, etc. When appropriate, students should be asked to use evidence to support their claims.
Thinking Modeled by the Teacher (Think Aloud)
The teacher does a Think Aloud to model good thinking strategies in the context of reading, solving problems, etc.
In the teacher's explanation of a Think Aloud, he/she should emphasize that the thinking process is more important than merely sharing the answer and be sure his/her modeling demonstrates this belief.
After an appropriate amount of modeling by the teacher, students are required to use Think Alouds. They should be supported by practice and feedback on the Think Aloud process.
Non-linguistic Representations
Teacher uses appropriate representations to help students develop, refine, and demonstrate their thinking.
When appropriate, teachers should plan for the use of manipulatives and physical models to help students develop conceptual understanding.
Teachers should always model use of a representation before expecting students to use it. As the teacher creates the model, he/she should think aloud to make thinking visible to students.
Students should be provided opportunities to analyze data in the form of tables and graphs to make inferences, find relationships, and make predictions using evidence from the data to support their claims.
Teachers may have students create concept maps to show relationships.
Student-Centered (Discovery)
Teachers allow students to engage in activities to discover relationships and concepts as an alternative to the traditional method of lecture and note-taking
Teachers choose appropriate content and design experiences for students to interact with content in line with the standards (Reading, Writing, Speaking, & Listening, Mathematical Practice Standards, and the Science and Engineering Practices).
It may be appropriate for students to work in collaboration with a partner while completing the work.
Discourse is an important part of this process as students work with partners, but also during whole group discussions to synthesize the learning. While the teacher monitors students working, he/she can select and sequence which students will share and in what order so that main ideas and connections are emphasized. | eng | 0d766e23-a0d6-4cdf-9a2b-294623a44567 | https://ctlonline.org/teaching-critical-thinking/ |
What A Simple Test Can Say About Lifelong Traumas, Individually And Across Wisconsin Public Television
Children who suffer abuse or neglect or who live in dysfunctional homes often carry the emotional, mental and physical burdens of these experiences into adulthood.
Behavioral health professionals call these ordeals "adverse childhood experiences," or ACEs. The term originates in a 1990s study that linked childhood abuse and household dysfunction to risk factors for several of the leading causes of death in adults, including heart disease and cancer.
In a questionnaire, researchers asked more than 17,000 people whether they had experienced 10 specific ACEs — from neglect to sexual abuse to persistent hunger — during their childhood. Each "yes" added one point to a participant's ACE score. A final score of zero indicated a childhood free from the 10 adverse experiences asked about in the questionnaire. Meanwhile, higher scores indicated a childhood with more adversity.
Researchers also probed participants' health behaviors and current health status. They found the groups of people who had experienced more ACEs were also more likely to have health problems or were at risk of developing health problems as a result of their behaviors.
The ACE test has become a popular public health awareness tool, and countless people have taken it to better understand the potential effects of adversity within the context of their own lives.
The original ACE study has since influenced the understanding of lived experience as it relates to behavioral health. The basic idea is that adverse childhood experiences can have a lasting impact on public health and quality of life by possibly affecting future behavior and decisions. Its broader findings are still used for understanding population health risks.
What survey results say about ACEs in Wisconsin
Data from a multi-year survey in Wisconsin show just how prevalent ACEs are in the state.
In 2010, the state Department of Health Services began including an ACEs questionnaire that closely resembled the original study as part of the its Behavioral Risk Factor Survey. The survey is conducted annually in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 25,000 Wisconsinites were surveyed over a 5-year period through 2015.
The survey's findings were summarized in several reports, culminating in a May 2018 publication released by the state's Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Board. The surveys showed that more than half of adults in Wisconsin have an ACE score of at least 1, while 14% have an ACE score of 4 or higher.
The Wisconsin-specific ACEs surveys found a link between ACEs and adult income, along with racial disparities in experiences of childhood adversity. Similar to the original ACE study, the Wisconsin surveys also showed that a higher number of ACEs were linked to higher rates of depression, poor health, chronic health conditions and increased health risk behaviors, including risky sex, tobacco use and heavy drinking.
ACEs don't necessarily lead to trauma, but they often do
The reality for individuals who have experienced traumatic events is usually much more complicated than a simple questionnaire.
"ACEs and trauma are not interchangeable," said Sara Daniel, vice president of educational services at SaintA, a human services organization headquartered in Milwaukee that serves clients around Wisconsin.
"An ACE is something that happens to you, and trauma is the impact of that experience and your capacity to respond … and ability to adapt or function," she said.
Understanding the difference between ACEs and trauma is important, Daniel explained, especially with regard to the ACE test specifically, which asks about a limited scope of adverse experiences. She has witnessed firsthand the potential damage of conflating an ACE score with evidence of trauma.
"I've seen people say 'Oh my gosh, I have a high ACE [score]. My life is over," she said. "That's a fatalistic response to an oversimplification of traumatic load."
ACEs and their relationship with childhood trauma were explored in Wisconsin Public Television's May 2019 documentary Not Enough Apologies, which explores how trauma affects Wisconsinites and the systems that serve them. A segment from the documentary discusses how children respond to traumatic experiences.
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Daniel values the ACE test as a public health and educational tool, though she said it should not be used to screen patients or to make diagnoses. That's because an individual ACE score can only indicate potential for trauma.
"Trauma is held very personally," she said. "Somebody can have horrible things happen to them — violence, sexual abuse — but if they have resilience or relational buffers, they [can] find a way to cope and overcome. And then you can have somebody who doesn't have those things and gets into a car accident, and it can change their life."
Ronnie Pierce and Jameelah Love grew up living in foster care and have since become involved in SaintA's "Youth Transitioning to Adulthood" program. Pierce and Love described how childhood adversity affected their lives for Not Enough Apologies.
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SaintA takes what is called a neurodevelopmental approach with its clients. Grounded in a scientific understanding of brain development, this model of care considers not only the type and degree of adversity a child has faced, but factors like whether the child has had healthy relationships with adults that could help mitigate the adversity's impact, as well as when the child experienced adversity.
"It's important what the event is, when it occurred and who was there," Daniel said. An adverse experience can lead to lasting changes in the structure of the brain, depending on when during brain development it occurred, and whether there were other factors that could have lessened its impact.
Wisconsin Public Television
Neuroimaging of two 3-year-old children's heads show how extreme neglect can affect brain development.
All of these variables influence how children, and later adults, adapt to traumatic experiences, Daniel explained. Those adaptations could be unhealthy, such as gravitating toward toxic relationships, self medicating with alcohol or drugs, zoning out by binging on television or video games or participating in risky sexual behavior.
"But there are plenty of people with high ACE scores who adapt through healthier behaviors," Daniel said. "Manifestations of trauma are not necessarily unhealthy behaviors." Similarly, she added, not all people who partake in unhealthy behaviors have experienced trauma.
Perhaps the most important conclusion Daniel hopes people make after taking the ACE test is that children of all backgrounds experience adversity.
"The first conclusion of the ACEs study is that ACEs are common," she said. "ACEs don't happen to those people over there. It's not some at-risk community. It's happening to your friends, your neighbors, your colleagues." | eng | f242446b-ce0e-4643-a501-c87b14a9c515 | https://wiscontext.org/what-simple-test-can-say-about-lifelong-traumas-individually-and-across-wisconsin |
These small, mosquito-like insects can be seen around houseplants starting in the fall and continuing through the winter. Their larvae feed on algae, fungi and plant roots in growing media, particularly those containing large amounts of peat moss. They do not bite and are considered a nuisance when present in large numbers. Effective management techniques include allowing growing media to dry between watering, especially the top two or three inches, and the use of yellow sticky cards. Adult females are attracted to yellow and easily captured on the cards. Be persistent.
Fungus gnats on sticky trap, Photo: lancaster.unl.edu
Anthurium
Anthurium is a stunning tropical plant whose colorful portion is a modified leaf called a spathe. Protruding from the spathe is the spadix, a spike of densely packed flowers.
The spathes of Anthurium are traditionally pink or bright red, pure white, salmon, and a combination of white, pink, and green. They are easy to grow in bright, indirect light when watered thoroughly. Allow the soil to dry slightly between watering. Very little fertilizer is required. Let the root system fill the container before transplanting | eng | 8fc6e1e3-1fdb-46b1-a78e-f691321158f5 | https://arapahoe.extension.colostate.edu/2021/11/06/whats-in-your-indoor-garden/ |
The Reality Behind the Reboot Culture: How TV and Film Remakes Are Taking Over
The entertainment industry has always been one to recycle what works. However, in recent years, the trend of "rebooting" popular TV shows and films has become more prevalent than ever before. From "The Lion King" to "Full House," it seems like no franchise is safe from the reboot craze. But what lies behind this trend, and what does it mean for the future of entertainment?
At its core, the reboot culture is driven by a desire for familiarity. Hollywood producers and network executives know that audiences are more likely to watch a show or movie they're already familiar with than take a chance on something new. With so much media vying for our attention in an increasingly crowded entertainment landscape, it's easier to stick with what we know.
But why reboot old shows and movies instead of just creating something new? In many cases, the answer is simple: money. Established franchises come with built-in audiences, which means more guaranteed ticket sales or streaming views. Even if the reboot itself isn't particularly well-received, it's often enough to satisfy fans who just want to spend more time with their favorite characters or in their favorite worlds.
Of course, not all reboots are created equal. Some manage to capture the essence of the original while putting a fresh spin on things – think of "Battlestar Galactica" or "Twin Peaks." Others fall flat, either because they're rehashing the same old storylines or because they're trying too hard to be different. Remember the "Knight Rider" reboot from a few years back? Yeah, neither does anyone else.
There's also the question of whether or not reboots are actually killing creativity in the entertainment industry. It's hard to argue that recycling old ideas is a particularly bold or innovative move. And when studios and networks are putting all their resources into remakes and reboots, that leaves less room for new stories and fresh perspectives. There's a sense that the industry is playing it safe, relying on tried-and-true formulas rather than taking risks on untested ideas.
On the other hand, it's worth remembering that reboots have always been a part of the entertainment landscape. Shakespeare's plays have been adapted countless times over the years, while classic films like "The Maltese Falcon" and "The Wizard of Oz" have been remade multiple times. If anything, the trend towards nostalgia-driven reboots is just a reflection of our ever-increasing cultural saturation.
Ultimately, the reboot culture is a mixed bag. It can be frustrating to see so much focus on old properties when there are plenty of new and exciting stories waiting to be told. At the same time, it's hard to fault producers and network execs for wanting to give audiences what they want. It's up to viewers to decide whether or not they're happy with the current state of the entertainment industry – and to support the shows and movies they truly believe in, whether they're remakes or not. | eng | 688cce3f-2297-447c-b4ee-6c4ffa9e4ff2 | https://nestdy.com/the-reality-behind-the-reboot-culture-how-tv-and-film-remakes-are-taking-over/ |
Finance Business Partner
JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
Robert Half are working with a local Investment Group which is experiencing significant growth, due to expansion, are looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner.
The Role
* Driving overall financial performance of the business.
* Being a trusted advisor by improving the impact, and understanding, of financial reporting on business performance.
* Providing analysis and delivering insight that links financial reports to commercial and strategic business strategies.
* Providing effective commercial procedures, or initiating change, to ensure key operational, commercial, and financial targets are delivered.
* Building partnerships and maintaining strong relationships with all senior managers and their teams.
* Develop trustworthy relationship with the Business to drive financial performance
* Finance business partners actively influence day to day decisions, shaping strategy and the direction of the business.
* Identify and measure key success drivers relevant for the business
* Interface as a 'translator' between finance and operations.
* Must be commercially aware, by understanding and anticipating the needs of finance, operations and management.
REQUIREMENTS
Strong core business skills required:
* Strategic mindset
* Operational awareness
* Being technically strong in accounting, reporting and regulatory compliance
* Being able to influence stakeholders
* Being able to explain and present the numbers to all stakeholder levels
* Strong presentation, communication and problem-solving skills
* Interpret data, assess its value and impact on business performance and present the findings to the relevant stakeholders to aid their understanding.
* Evaluate business proposals with complete analysis of economic and risk impact on business.
* Provide objective financial advice and opinions that positively impact the future choices of the business.
* Analyse financial information to produce business forecasts, taking into consideration conditions relevant to the business.
* Being able to effectively identify and minimise risks faced by the business through working closely with the operations and through review and understanding of financial and commercial information.
* Be a trusted business partner, safeguarding company's assets, margins, risks and ethical business conduct.
* Develop and Manage Financial Strategic Planning and Budgeting models used during annual budget and future analysis of business growth plans.
* Drive the preparation of annual budgeting and monthly forecasting (P&L, BS and Cashflow forecast)
* Provide analytical support to various business initiatives and ad hoc projects.
* Instigate and participate in all process improvement initiatives related to the Business Unit
* Develop Monthly Management pack and provide meaningful insight into the business performance.
* Ensure business cash position is adequate and managed effectively. Work closely with the business to manage its liquidity, including debtor recovery.
* Be able to form and stand over their opinions, have a well-developed sense of ethics and be prepared to stand up for these principles.
Salary and Benefits
AED 35,000 - 40,000 per month, plus company benefits
Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Pay and salary ranges are dependent upon experience, qualifications and training.
ABOUT THE COMPANY | eng | 6c6798f4-ac12-4b20-bebf-bacce5a8d59d | https://www.gulftalent.com/mobile/uae/jobs/finance-business-partner-372025 |
Special Programs
The Special Programs Department is comprised of a variety of programs, some financed through the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and others through district, state, and federal funds. The staff of this division is dedicated to providing services to help schools more effectively develop, implement, and evaluate their plans for the academic success of all children. This website provides information and support accessing and appropriately managing the many resources available.
Vision: Federal and Special Programs will enhance the provision of high quality services, programs, and performance standards that meet or exceed federal and state regulations for students, staff, and schools.
Mission: In pursuit of excellence, the mission of the division of Federal and Special Programs is to provide the highest quality services, programs, and resources to empower all stakeholders to develop professional learning communities to ensure that all students will meet or exceed challenging standards.
Brooks County ISD participates in the following programs under No Child Left Behind...
Title I
Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged
Part A - Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies | eng | 02f9b92f-9f43-434b-806f-a444e1ce2c90 | https://www.bcisd.us/departments/special-programs |
Commercial Tenant Eviction
Although a commercial tenant does not have the same statutory protections provided to residential tenants, there are still specific legal procedures, as outlined in the commercial lease and the Texas Property Code which are vital to a proper eviction process. Below is a rough outline of some considerations important in a commercial eviction:
Step 1
The commercial lease provisions should be thoroughly reviewed to determine the grounds for an eviction. This review should include examining how and when the tenant defaulted, any grace periods or cure options available to the tenant, and remedies available to the landlord. Oftentimes these grace periods, cure options and remedies are different for each type of default within the same lease. The appropriate sections of the Texas Property Code should also be reviewed with regards to any statutory requirements imposed on the landlord.
Step 2
The landlord should properly notify the tenant of the claimed default(s). Proper notice is a mandatory prerequisite for filing an eviction action. Texas Property Code Section 24.005 establishes a 3 day written notice requirement to vacate prior to filing suit, unless the parties have contracted in the lease for a different time period. There are certain instances in which the statutes may require more, less, or additional notices and procedures. For example, if the tenant is a holdover past the term of the lease, if the tenant is a tenant at will or by sufferance or if the occupant gained possession of the property by forcible entry.
Step 3
File a proper forcible detainer action in the appropriate court. Most eviction proceedings in Harris and Montgomery County will be assigned to a JP Court associated with the address of the leased property. Once the complaint is filed the court will immediately issue a citation commanding the tenant to appear, which date will be between 6-10 days from the service of the citation. The defendant can respond in writing or by appearing on the court date. At the trial, the judge will hear all evidence and render a judgment. If the defendant fails to appear, the allegations in the complaint will likely be deemed admitted and a default judgment entered in favor of the landlord.
Step 4
Request a writ of possession from the court, which will entitle the landlord to take possession of the property by evicting the tenant. Present the writ to the county sheriff and ask them to remove the tenant.
The landlord-tenant relationship is a complex and statutorily regulated relationship. Before commencing the eviction process, landlords and tenants should consult an attorney to confirm that the appropriate procedures have been taken and the appropriate notices given to insure a smooth eviction process. Real estate attorneys who represent landlords or tenants are able to diligently review and follow the proper procedures applicable to the situation | eng | b63f385c-7b68-4da9-bee6-022a2b95314d | https://www.thestrongfirm.com/blog/commercial-tenant-eviction/ |
Maggie has been eating grass like a cow...just mowing down the field like crazy. Then she gags and throws up. The throw up is like foam, but a bunch of it with a little bit of grass in it. This all started the day after I gave her the rawhide and she threw that up. Don't know if it has had anything to do with it or not. She eats just fine, plays fine, and acts normal other than when she is not playing she is mowing the lawn! And we live on 90 acres. She did this last year also. Any suggestions?
Bauer eats grass, but not like you are describing. When we are in the yard he will sometimes take a couple quick bites of grass (like he is pulling out a blade or two). He does like to "graze" the long grass along the woods (but usually only if it is over grown and has seeds on top). It has never made him throw up, but I know it does that to a lot of dogs.
Debi and Bauer
Some people are like slinkies. Not really good for much, but bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs.
She did do this last spring. It seems like the only time she does this is in the spring. I thought maybe she had an upset stomach, but she is still eating. I was tempted to not feed her, but she was begging. (typical lab) She ate her food and didn't throw it up. But after I let her back out and she went back to grazing she threw up the foam again.
I put her on the deck for the day so she couldn't get to the grass area today. We'll see how she does.
I do remember one thing about her grazing last year that we had to take her to the vet for. She kept coughing and the vet told me that the grass had cut her throat. I hope that doesn't happen this year. I better keep her away from the grass. | eng | cb7b7639-f941-4e26-8150-9d0d5d4c9eff | https://www.justlabradors.com/threads/grass-eater.2544/ |
6 Most Developed States In Nigeria
Whatever the reason for your search for the most developed state in Nigeria, you will find our discussion interesting. This article aims at describing certain developed states of the country.
On top of that, we will also enlighten you on the amount each of those states is earning revenue.
Most Developed State in Nigeria
Nigeria is composed of 36 states and national capital. However, some states are considered to have good basic infrastructure and social facilities, while others are lagging.
If you go to some of those provinces, you'll find that development has not been limited to the capital but has spread to other communities around it.
Furthermore, states that are considered to be the most developed in Nigeria have a strong IGR and GDP. In other words, they can survive without FG allocations.
The only problem with developed states in Nigeria is that the cost of living is exceedingly high. Nevertheless, they have many jobs and business opportunities to offer.
Advanced Regions in Nigeria
Here we have a list of the most advanced state of Nigeria.
They were selected based on a standard road network, substantial power supply, GDP and RIG, quality education and health care systems, water supply, poverty index, etc.
Lagos
Lagos is once the capital of Nigeria and the "center of excellence" will certainly be the first on our list. While the state occupies a small portion of land, it has been home to many domestic and multinational industries.
The presence of industrialization has driven the level of development of the state in the fields of infrastructure and economy.
Investors from all over the world come to Lagos to set up businesses.
Today, the state is considered to be one of the main financial centers in Africa, generating around ₦334 billion in annual revenues. This figure places Lagos as the fifth region with the largest economy in Africa.
With this exceptional income, Lagos has been able to build a good road network, provide quality education and health facilities, adequate electricity supply, and so on.
Recently, there was a massive increase in the real estate state. Many people are willing to settle in Lagos and take advantage of their opportunities.
Some of the beautiful places to visit in the lagoons include Eko Atlantic, Lekki Phase 1 and 2, Ikoyi, Third Continental Bridge, Tarkwa Bay Beach, Banana Island, Ikeja, among others.
Rivers State
It is also another Nigerian state which has achieved a considerable level of development. There is no doubt that the region has grown because it has Nigeria's main source of income, namely natural gas.
The state is well suited for many oil and gas industries. Moreover, many business-minded people find it profitable and livable to implement investment in the region.
With these oil and gas industries and other multinationals operating in Rivers, they contribute enormously to state GDP and IGR.
According to some reports, the state generates revenues of approximately $21,071 billion a year.
With this amount, the State of Rivers was able to construct a good road network, seaports, airports, and an exceptional power supply.
Kano State
After Lagos, Kano is the next economic center and the 2nd most populous state in the country. The region is renowned for producing and exporting agricultural products.
Some manufacturing industries such as textiles, cosmetics, ceramics, pharmaceutical products, tanning, footwear, dairy products, etc., are moving to Kano State to take advantage of their raw materials.
Because of the huge commercial activities that take place in Kano, it greatly improves the state's revenues as well as its level of development. The Kano state government generates annual revenues of about $12 billion.
If you've ever traveled to Kano State, you can attest to the fact that there are good road networks, stable nutrition, quality health facilities, great learning insights, and much more.
Anambra State
It is another highly developed state in Nigeria with a small landmass. Some people call it "the light of Nigeria". This is because the region is probable, to surpass the famous Lagos and Abuja.
Anambra is first rich in natural gas, and then the land supports farming. This has made the area home to many agro-based industries as well as oil and gas refineries.
Moreover, the state government of Anambra used its cities with high economic potential to generate huge revenues. We speak of cities such as Onitsha, Awka, Nnewi, and many others.
Having all these structures on the ground, the government has grown considerably. Around 65% of the city's inhabitants are urbanized.
Abia
Abia is one of the constituents of the Niger Delta and an old British colonial outpost. The region is rich in natural gas and the state government generates substantial revenues from the resource.
Along with crude oil, the people of the Abia venture into agriculture. It also drew the attention of manufacturing industries and foreign investors in the region.
Some of these manufacturing industries include cement, textiles, plastics, metals, soap, shoes, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and more.
Thanks to these industrial and commercial activities, the region has a beautiful road network, a stable electricity supply, good health centers, and many others.
Enugu
Enugu is another well-developed state in Nigeria. The area is a national shopping center.
Most farmers in North Central find it pink to trade their cereals in Enugu. Without a doubt, the state government benefits greatly from the commercial activities that occur in the state.
For businesses to flourish in Enugu, the government ensures it has a good road network that will lead to different regions of the country.
Tourists find that it is habitable to stay in Enugu, due to their beautiful landscape, stable energy, and water supply, quiet and quiet, etc.
Abuja isn't a state; it's the capital territory and the eye of the nation.
So, you should expect it to be highly developed. The area is home to several federal establishments, Nigerian billionaires, wealthy politicians, local and foreign investments, and many more.
There are other more developed states in Nigeria, but time has not allowed us to review them. Some of them are Ogun, Oyo, Kaduna, Imo and Akwa Ibom.
Perhaps in our subsequent discussion, we could talk about them.
For the time being, you can see Nigeria's most developed states. No matter which opportunity you are looking for, you can get it in one of these regions. | eng | 2858851d-8f32-46ae-86d6-55a9415a76e3 | https://jobicator.com/most-developed-states-in-nigeria/ |
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The Main Rule To Avoid Having No Internet Access
Since ÚJOP is a full-fledged part of Charles University, students of our courses have access to a large part of the university infrastructure. In particular, they get free access to the Eduroam wi-fi network. This short article will tell you how to use it without being disconnected.
What is Eduroam
Eduroam is a global project that allows researchers and university students to have free access to the Internet. Today, universities, libraries and research centers in over 100 countries are connected to the network. A special feature of this network is that user accounts function regardless of geographic location.
This means that while walking around Prague, you can approach any university building and will be automatically connected to the network. Moreover, the same rule applies, for example, in other European countries. If you are traveling and you urgently need internet connection, just find the nearest university building. That's it, you are in touch. Follow this link to find all Eduroam hotspots in the Czech Republic. There is also a link to download a smartphone application, which will show you the coverage areas of the network.
Turn off your Torrent
However, there is an important rule to follow. It concerns copyright matters, which are taken much more seriously in the European Union than in our countries. If you use torrents to download movies, books or music, you need to turn off file sharing. You can download files, but torrenting is prohibited. The Eduroam system automatically recognizes a torrent transfer of some movie on which you do not hold the copyright, and blocks your access for 20 days. For the first time – for 20 days, if you violate the rules again, the system will block you for a longer period of time or even disconnect you forever.
Practice shows that this rule applies only to torrent trackers. In other cases, you can safely send files by mail, watch online movies, download music, and so on. Nevertheless, it should be noted that these actions are considered illegal on the territory of the European Union.
General information about copyright
In general, if we touch upon copyright matters, in the Czech Republic there is a certain ambivalence towards the issue. On the one hand, you will be required to indicate the sources of a photo you used in your presentation. On the other hand, during your studies at a university, your teachers will be sending a huge number of scanned books through a closed university system.
On the one side, a teacher can play a film in Czech for the entire class. On the other side, a teacher of audiovisual arts may stop playing a film after 30 minutes from its beginning with the words: "I have the right to show you only this fragment, it is against the law to show the whole thing."
Basically, the attitude towards copyright issues is much more strict than ours, but lots of things are still possible. It needs to be mentioned that in Czech society in general, the attitude towards copyright and access to information is ambiguous. For example, in the Czech Republic there is a very active political party called the Pirate Party (Pirátská strana). Among other things, its supporters are out to ensure that the state does not have the right to disconnect someone from the Internet or deny access to certain Internet resources. But while Czechs are arguing, I recommend that you take a look at the current legislation (link to the law in Czech) regarding copyright, since violation of the rules can lead to unpleasant consequences. | eng | 4718baea-b07a-425c-8554-d438e374a35c | https://blog.ujop.cuni.cz/2021/12/02/the-main-rule-to-avoid-having-no-internet-access/ |
The genus Aconitum belongs to the family Ranunculaceae and as with many other genera of that family Aconitums are poisonous. In fact most are so poisonous that one English common name is "wolf's bane" and they were a popular way for royalty of centuries past to get rid of their competition. Aconitums are hardy and can tolerate some shade, but too much shade can decrease flowering. They prefer fertile, moist, yet well drained soil as most species are native to mountain meadows in the Northern hemisphere.
Propagation:
Division in spring.
Seed - needs cold stratification, best sown in September - November.
Seed covered and stored at 20°C (68°F) for 2-4 weeks and then stored outside until germination. Germination can be slow and seed may germinate a year later. During the cold stratification period the temperature needs to be below -5°C (23°F) for at least 4-6 weeks. Optimum germination temperature is 5-12°C (40-55°F).
A hardy perennial that has been grown in Icelandic gardens for decades. It is wind tolerant and doesn't need support. It was planted in rows like a hedge an many older gardens. It tolerates most soil types, but ideal conditions are fertile, humus-rich, well drained, moist soil. A highly toxic plant. | eng | 89a5b814-01dc-4093-a646-aa024712fd7f | https://www.gardeninginiceland.com/perennial/aconitum-napellus |
Vitrification
Vitrification
This is a method where embryos are frozen quickly to prevent ice crystal formation. When the solution freezes, it solidifies to form a glass like appearance.
The goal of this procedure is to prevent ice crystal formation inside the cell while the temperature is reduced. DMSO (DimethylSulfoxide) and Ethylene Glycol are the most commonly used cryoprotectants.
After the embryos are labeled, they are plunged directly into Liquid Nitrogen.
Currently vitrification has been becoming popular among IVF clinics as the method has shown similar or even better survival rates and pregnancy rates than the slow freezing process besides being less time consuming for the laboratory staff. | eng | e9487d2f-e964-4558-86ab-0aae4273505d | https://www.jinepol.com/vitrification/ |
About this Research Topic ... increasingly so also by policymakers.
Better animal welfare can be achieved by a system change in the entire or crucial parts of the farm. Examples are well-managed free-range systems versus enriched cages for hens, free farrowing pens for sows versus farrowing crates. But such improvements in animal welfare are often associated with higher costs and so risk the competitiveness of the farm if they are not associated with higher prices for the products. Willingness of farmers to produce in this way and consumers willingness to pay for these positive externalities are still underdeveloped areas of research.
Another approach to payback inherent investments and operational costs, can come from benefits related to better animal health, improved reproduction, longevity etc. This source of possible benefits, however, is the subject of debate among animal production scientists and economists. How strong is the evidence for a positive correlation between these performance indicators and higher levels of animal welfare? Does a high animal welfare status actually result in lower veterinary and medicine costs and, if so, to what extent is this realized in practice? Can animal welfare assessment systems be a methodological tool to disentangle the complex relationship between animal performance and animal welfare? These are among the many questions that still need to be addressed when we consider the future of animal production and how to mitigate any cost associated with an investment in more animal friendly systems?
We wish to host contributions that contribute to a better understanding of the links between animal welfare and the economic sustainability of livestock and poultry farms | eng | 8943eddc-7c3c-45dd-bf7f-81d7f8cd2474 | https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/46484/animal-welfare-and-the-economic-sustainability-of-farms |
Commands by Vereb (4)
You can set the previous bash command as the terminal title by this command.
Explanation:
-trap assigns a command to execute at a given bash signal.
-in the $BASH_COMMAND you find the last command
-you can set the terminal title with the escape sequence: \e]0;this is the title\007
-to let the echo care about the backslashes give the -e to it
Since trap is a built in bash command you find more informatin in 'man bash'for more
Source: | eng | e4342d0e-037a-41d0-8a1e-658afac1041a | https://www.commandlinefu.com/commands/by/Vereb |
Medical equipment like diagnostic instruments and PPE equipment such as facemasks and surgical gloves can also continue to be transported within the cabin.
Medical and PPE equipment can also continue to be transported in the cabin on all wide-body aircraft routes.
Said a spokesperson for Swiss WorldCargo: "In order to transport commercial cargo effectively inside the aircraft cabin, additional airport handling competencies are required. Additionally, SWISS staff onboard every flight supervise all materials in order to ensure a safe journey | eng | 7319dc0d-4b23-42b3-bbe4-fcc9c25c1113 | https://www.aircargonews.net/airlines/bellyhold-airline/swiss-worldcargo-offers-cargo-in-the-cabin-charters/ |
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Overview
The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) course is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with a strong foundation in network fundamentals, as well as the knowledge and skills required to install, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco networking devices.
Throughout the course, students will learn about the OSI model, Ethernet, TCP/IP protocols, routing, switching, and wireless LANs. They will also gain a thorough understanding of network security, network access control, and network automation.
The CCNA course covers both theoretical and practical aspects of networking. Students will learn how to install and configure Cisco routers and switches, as well as troubleshoot common network issues. They will also learn about network management tools and protocols, such as SNMP, Syslog, and NetFlow.
The CCNA certification is highly valued in the IT industry and is recognized worldwide as a benchmark for entry-level network professionals. At the end of the course, students will be well-prepared to take the CCNA certification exam, which tests their knowledge and skills in the field of networking. Passing the exam demonstrates their ability to configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco networking devices, and can open doors to exciting career opportunities in the networking field. | eng | 217ba86a-9d5b-4892-bba7-1005b44fbfae | https://ams.mkgroup.my/cisco-certified-network-associate-ccna/ |
I've done 2 TEs using the, but had 2 problems.
First TE - The tanker kept flying in circles, even after I requested for refuel, so basically I'm trying to hook up with the tanker that is constantly doing an orbit.
Second TE - The tanker did not fly any orbit around a steerpoint waiting for me to call for fuel. Instead it flew from STPT 2 to STPT 3 and back again in a straight line (which is good, since it flies straight between STPT 2 to 3, but I'd like it to orbit at STPT 2 until I call for fuel, then he should fly the 'tanker track' from STPT 2 to 3.
Tanker will flight direct (turn and straight to it) between it's two tanker action waypoints. It doesn't change this behavior during refuel, only airspeed and altitude to the refueling values (often descent and slow down). If there is only one waypoint I bet he keeps turning to fly through it (like autopilot if you don't let steerpoint advance). If tanker waypoints are less than 30nm apart he will be doing more turning than straight.
The idea of flying a hold at a waypoint (or between two) and then a radio trigger to depart a hold to move to a tanker track is not a function of Falcon. If you wanted this to be timmed (not triggered) then you would schedule a tanker track between 1 or more waypoints and then later it will move on to different waypoints and do a new tanker track. But this cannot be triggered by radio menus.
There is slight functionality like that: if the tanker is on station (= between tanker steerpoints), he will fly shortened track on the initial point. That is 1 or 2 minute track (I've measured, but don't remember). After he gets a radio call for fuel, he starts to fly full action points track. And after the last chick in tow calls done, he resumes to shortened track on the initial point.
It is not a separate hold point, but it is short track until needed.
Frederf is correct: you have to have two tanker steerpoints, and some duration to stay on those. If the track is too short, he will turn often. If the tanker track is >100Nm, it will not anchor, but act as moving transfer tanker. (Never tested this, but this is what Boxer wrote here.)
About 50Nm track is good, you have good time to refuel. With practice refuelling in turn becomes easier, and you can use short tracks where it is operationally required.
There is some problem: for unknown reasons the tanker resets to either steerppoint when the thirsty bird changes. The logic is not obvious or robust: it should be the next steerpoing in sequence, and not start an extra turn. But it sometimes does. In worst case the tanker resets at a wrong time, and starts to circle around one steerpoint. Probably because he can't reach it correctly because he is too close, and thus does not switch to the next steerpoint. The tanker tries to fly OVER the target steerpoint and then turn, so if it turns in very close, it may not have room to do 180+[proximity overturn]° and may get stuck circling.
If you look at the map, the tanker will fly oblique box around the two steerpoint line. The box orientation depends on the first approach to the initial point! You can choose the race track orientation by designing initial point approach vector. Once he turning direction is set, the shortest turn geometry stays stable. (It might change if the tanked diverts for some reason, but in practice it never does.)
We in the Stray Dogs try to switch the tanker between players only after the tanker has stabilized into level, and has extended a bit. Especially away from the initial point. If it resets to the previous steerpoint, it should have enough turning room to reach it then.
I personally design usually 50Nm legs, set the approach vector to initial point, and then draw an approximated obligue box around the steerpoints.
I never knew the tanker will hold at the first tanking waypoint until it activates the tanking dance. It always seemed like he was going the entire track while waiting. That could be very useful in practice. What point does the tanker resume holding at the end of the AAR activity? If it was always the first then you could keep the tanker anchored in a sensible spot between ARR events but still have a long track.
I think the "resetting between receivers" might be because not all of the flight was within 10nm when the group leader calls for rejoin. The correct way to refuel a 4-ship of human players is to give exactly 5 radio commands (1 rejoin, 4 dones). I've seen human pilots give too many commands.
The tanker holds on first point. It may or may not fly to the current stpt first, but then fall back original hold point. Yes, they made it like that to have some coarse control over its position.
I'm not sure about that. Stray Dogs do some large missions with refueling, but it also may do the extra turn even with two ships. The tanker control swaps, it continues to give fuel to the new guy, but turns. And if it turns at the wrong time, it may get stuck into constant turn.
Measured the holding track: it's 2min track, the tanker flies straight (towards next stpt) for 2min, and turns. Since this is his holding altitude and speed, it goes about 18Nm, possibly 20Nm when considering the turn circles. The turns are also about 2min (slightly less), 8min total. But the times are not exact: he flies it fluidly, as AI is really flying, not going in a rigid track. There are (very) minor variations, due to winds, turn overshoots and such. But since the AI is so good pilot, it is almost solid racetrack.
Couldn't test any multiplayer ownership changes alone. But I have done it a lot with the Stray Dogs, and I can say it is nothing simple. I think it is the new owner of the tanker causes (or does not cause) the tanker current stpt switch. I'll have to test that theory the next we fly refuel tests within the Wing.
Tried my TE, made the TGT steerpoint 2 & 3, 150nm apart, tanker does not anchor, flies from TGT stpt 2 to 3 and back again, for the duration of the patrol time.
Made another TE with TGT stpt 2 & 3 80nm apart, same thing, tanker does not anchor at TGT stpt 2…
I read that if the tanker steerpoint is more than 100nm, it will not anchor. But how come when I make the TGT stpt less than 100nm, it still does not anchor? | eng | 2701b6a6-e7b7-40c8-bab3-141ebc140960 | https://forum.falcon-bms.com/topic/1670/air-to-air-refueling-te |
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Church calendar
Church calendar
Two time-counting systems were used in the medieval Christian calendar: solar and lunar. Christians adopted the sunny Julian calendar, introducing a 7-day week borrowed from the Jews. The use of the lunar count in the church calendar found expression in the manner in which the Passover was determined, that is Easter, celebrated in the Christian Church since the 2nd century. This holiday was dependent on the spring full moon, therefore it has become a movable feast. It was established, that Easter should fall on the first Sunday after the first spring full moon on the day before 21 III. According to this rule, Easter falls from 22 III do 25 IV, so in the period 35 days.
The church calendar used in church life divides the year into 2 periods: Christmas period (lasting from the first Sunday of Advent to the Saturday before the Orthodox Sunday, i.e. the so-called. the seventieth) and the period of Easter (lasting from the Orthodox Sunday to the Saturday before the first Advent Sunday). Christmas - unlike Easter - is permanent (it always falls on the day 25 XII). The ecclesiastical year marked by Easter is therefore also internally movable. The Easter period already starts on 70 days before Easter. These days - it's the time of the so-called. Preparations, starting with the ancient sunday, without a fixed date, just like Ash Wednesday, from which the so-called. Lent, ongoing 40 days. Mobile Easter, therefore, shortens or lengthens the time after Christmas, always starting 14 And it lasted until the seventeen. Thus, the post-holiday period of Easter is shortened or lengthened: it lasts for 23-28 weeks - until the first Sunday of Advent (4 Advent Sunday are constant, they are designated by the feast of Christmas). It's not calendar straight. However, it coincides with the Gregorian calendar in the length of the year. It designates only the religious life of the Church and its faithful. | eng | 5cb4d679-4568-42e2-b392-d99ad20d0a9b | http://www.modlitwa-litania.pl/en/church-calendar/ |
Discover Oak Meadow Elementary
Grades PK-5
Home of the Mavericks! Oak Meadow Elementary School is dedicated to teaching the whole child. Our goal is to guide our students academically, socially, and emotionally. We know elementary school is an important first step in a child's educational journey, so we make sure they feel supported and empowered to be successful.
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Oak Meadow Teachers...
...love teaching.
Oak Meadow Elementary is a vibrant oasis where educators nurture and challenge children to rise as high as their gifts can take them. It is where natural talent blossoms when you connect passion and potential with purpose.
...are nurturing.
When you choose Oak Meadow Elementary, you choose teachers with a passion to create a safe, warm and welcoming environment in which your children explore their potential. Our teachers celebrate individuality, value originality, and recognize that each child learns in different ways. The teachers at Oak Meadow Elementary create one-on-one learning opportunities and advocate for your children, your school, and your community.
...are innovative.
Your child's teachers constantly explore teaching strategies that will connect with your child and enhance your child's learning experiences. Oak Meadow Elementary teachers know that children learn in different ways and at different times, and embrace strategies that are the best fit for your child.
...are accessible to you.
Oak MeadowThe teachers and staff are amazing and really go out of their way to help kids succeed. I love that it is a small school and that parents are very involved. The school is also very diverse and I am so thankful that my kids have the opportunity to have friends from different ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds as well as physical and learning abilities. My kids are excelling in academics but more importantly, learning to be kind and helpful people. I would give Oak Meadow a 10 out of 10 rating. | eng | 81aab773-bcb7-4a14-983b-6a59ddca47a2 | https://www.neisd.net/oakmeadow/discover |
What are discharge status codes?
What are discharge status codes?
A patient discharge status code is a two-digit code that identifies where the patient is at the conclusion of a health care facility encounter or at the end of a billing cycle (the 'through' date of a claim).
What is discharge status code 03?
03. Discharged/transferred to with Medicare certification in anticipation of covered skilled care. Do not use this for transfers to a non-Medicare certified area. For Swing Beds see Code 61 below.
What is the discharge status code for a patient transferred to a skilled nursing facility?
03 – Discharged/Transferred to a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) with Medicare Certification in Anticipation of Skilled Care. This code indicates that the patient is discharged/transferred to a Medicare certified nursing facility in anticipation of skilled care.
What is a medical status code?
"Code Status" essentially means the type of emergent treatment a person would or would not receive if their. heart or breathing were to stop.
What is the CPT code for hospital discharge?
99238
The Hospital Discharge Day Management Service (CPT code 99238 or 99239) is a face-to-face evaluation and management (E/M) service with the patient and his/her attending physician.
What box is the discharge status on a UB?
Box 17
Required on Hospital claims. Box 17 – Patient Discharge Status: (Required if applicable) This field indicates the discharge status of the patient when service is ended/complete.
What does Phi stand for?
Protected health information
Protected health information/Full name
PHI stands for Protected Health Information. The HIPAA Privacy Rule provides federal protections for personal health information held by covered entities and gives patients an array of rights with respect to that information.
What does CPT code 99238 mean?
Hospital Discharge Day Management Services
Hospital Discharge Day Management Services, CPT code 99238 or 99239 is a face-to- face evaluation and management (E/M) service between the attending physician and the patient. Only one hospital discharge day management service is payable per patient per hospital stay.
What is the CPT code for discharge?
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 99238 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Hospital Discharge Services.
What does discharge status 06 mean?
A: Use discharge status 06, discharged/transferred to home under care of organized home health services in anticipation of covered skilled care. If the patient is discharged home with oxygen that is not provided through a home health plan of care, use status code 01, discharged to home or self care.
What is Medicare status code?
The Status/Location (S/LOC) code for Medicare DDE screens indicates whether a particular claim is paid, suspended, rejected, returned for correction, etc. The six-character alphanumeric code is made up of a combination of four sub-codes: the claim status, processing type, location, and additional location | eng | d457a8bb-3aeb-41fd-a3a3-9af7ec2879a6 | https://ici2016.org/what-are-discharge-status-codes/ |
Travel in Taiwan | Ningxia Night Market
Located in the Datong District 大同區 of Taipei, Ningxia Night Market 寧夏夜市 is considered a "smaller-scale" market when compared to Raohe or Shilin. But don't be mistaken, what it lacks in the clothing/souvenir department it makes up for in the food it offers.
Of course, Ningxia has all the regular night market food, a lot of it fried, and drinks of different kinds. But, with so many options, where do you start? In this post, I'll be giving you FIVE of my favorite stalls that I usually have when I go!
1. Zhigao Rice 知高飯
Zhigao Rice Bowl | Pig Foot Rice Stall
Zhigao is a Taiwanese-Hokkien word, it translates to pig foot, specifically the rear foot or 後腳. As the name implies, one of their specialties is pig foot rice. That dish is originally a Taitung specialty, so enjoy it while you're in Taipei. What I had this time around was the Omelette Shrimp Soup or 蛋包蝦仁湯. Either way, whatever you go for it'll be delicious.
Omelette Shrimp Soup | Zhigao Rice Stall
2. Fanjia Chicken Rice
Chicken Rice | Fangjia Chicken Rice Stall
Fangjia serves a couple of different dishes, but their main two are the Chicken Rice and the Braised Pork Rice. However, if you ask for a chicken and braised pork rice bowl, you'll get it. You're welcome. The chicken has a nice aroma and delicate texture while the braised pork has that typical 滷肉 depth of flavor. For around 50NTD, a bowl of chicken and braised pork rice is a steal.
"Secret Menu Item | Chicken and Braised Pork Rice
3. Liuyuzi Fried Taro Balls
Fried Taro Balls | Liuyuzi 劉芋仔
There is plenty of fried taro ball stands in Ningxia, and in fact many other night markets. However, Liuyuzi is ahead of the game. If you don't believe me, maybe you'll believe the Michelin Guide which awarded Liuyuzi an award. You have two options to choose between, with or without egg yolk. I recommend you go with the egg yolk.
4.1 Oyster Omelette 蚵仔煎
Located just outside the entrance to the far left is the Laiji Oyster Omelette Stand. 蚵仔煎 is a Taiwanese word pronounced ô-á-tsian, it roughly translates to Oyster Omelette. It's made using egg, flour, oyster, and veggies, and then topped with sauce. There is one other omelet stand in Ningxia but I prefer the slightly sweeter sauce Laiji uses. Most natives also prefer coming to Laiji. The best oyster omelet I had was probably at Raohe, but this one definitely comes close.
Close-up | Laiji Oyster Omelette Stand
4.2 Huanyuan Oyster Omelet
Oyster Omelette | Huanyuan Oyster Omelette
As I said, you can also try Huanyuan's oyster omelet. While I think Laiji trumps this omelet, it doesn't mean it doesn't also taste great. Maybe you'll prefer their style of oyster omelet.
5. Papaya Milk
Papaya Milk Stand | Tongnian Papaya Milk
You can't talk about Ningxia without mentioning the Papaya milk. Actually, yeah you can. A lot of people go to Ningxia or other night markets to try the papaya milk. I think you should too, to try for yourself if it's worth the hype. It's definitely a refreshing drink, especially after you eat the hearty, rich food at the night market. But here's a secret: the best papaya milk you can get is at 711 from 統一. You're welcome. | eng | 500c7847-28ae-4971-a108-121c3034f269 | https://onethingoneweek.com/ningxia-night-market/ |
Stark Written Agreement Requirement
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When it comes to legal documents, clarity and precision are of utmost importance. One commonly used phrase in legal agreements is the "stark written agreement requirement." But what does this mean, and why is it so crucial?
The stark written agreement requirement is a concept in contract law that specifies that certain types of agreements must be in writing to be enforceable. This requirement varies by state and can apply to agreements involving real estate, marriage, sales of goods over a certain value, and more.
The term "stark" refers to the need for the written agreement to be clear and unambiguous, leaving no room for interpretation or confusion. This is especially important in legal contracts where the parties involved may have different understandings or expectations.
A written agreement offers several benefits over an oral agreement. First and foremost, it provides a clear record of the terms and conditions agreed upon by both parties. This record can be helpful if there is ever a dispute or misunderstanding in the future.
Additionally, a written agreement can provide a level of protection for both parties. It can outline the obligations and responsibilities of each party and specify the consequences for failing to fulfill those obligations. It can also include provisions for dispute resolution, such as mediation or arbitration.
In some cases, a written agreement may be required by law. For example, many states require real estate transactions to be in writing, and some states require certain employment contracts to be in writing.
It`s important to note that a written agreement doesn`t have to be a formal contract drafted by a lawyer. It can be a simple document outlining the terms of the agreement that is signed by both parties.
In conclusion, the stark written agreement requirement is a crucial concept in contract law that emphasizes the importance of clarity and precision in legal documents. Whether required by law or not, a written agreement can provide valuable protection for both parties and ensure a clear understanding of the terms and conditions of the agreement. | eng | c48e8a06-782d-48c2-ae0d-fb1f6dc7eb1c | http://linksgreverne.dk/stark-written-agreement-requirement/ |
Monkey Trails
Like a Monkey Trail in the jungle
The Monkey Trails are loaded with multiple exciting play features that attract school aged children to come play. The longer they play on the trail, the better they get at mastering the activities. This opens up new play opportunities in the open-ended net structures.
Components
Get in motion
The Monkey Trails offer children endless opportunities to get in motion and use and develop their mind and body skills.
Flexibility
The Monkey Trails offer a lot of flexibility, making it possible to choose between multiple colour options, as well as exchange and add activities.
The research behind
Tweens love playgrounds
Tweens and teens are fare too physically inactive, but research from KOMPAN Play Institute shows how you best motivate them in physical play activity in playgrounds and gives you four main motivators.
Climbing can make us clever. It is an essential and fun developmental activity for children to strengthen motor skills and muscles. But climbing also connects body and mind. Understand how in this white paper.
New research shows that it isn't merely children's bodies and sense of balance that benefit from spinning. A great sense of balance affects their learning skills positively: a great sense of balance is closely connected to mathematical skills.
Explore all the new products in the 2023 catalogue | eng | fdf3c0eb-4682-44f5-9ea5-5bd453b34e0d | https://www.kompan.com/en/sg/about/news/monkey-trails |
Students need to automatically recognise and name the letters used to represent sounds in words.
These focused teaching strategies can be used to support a student's development within this area of knowledge. The strategies are presented in a developmental sequence to systematically teach aspects of letter and letter-sound knowledge:
Recognising letters and corresponding letter names with sounds
These teaching activities can be repeated to allow students to practise recognising and expressing simple rhyming units. The activities are presented in the following sequential developmental order.
Recognising and naming letters
This activity can be repeated to allow students to practise recognising and naming letters.
Instructions
Prepare a set of alphabet cards showing lower case letters.
Sort the cards into two piles – one containing letters that the student is familiar with and one containing letters that the student is less familiar with.
Ask the student to take letters from both piles and arrange them on a blank bingo grid.
Play bingo with the student, asking them to name and remove the letters from their grid after they have been read out.
Repeat this process using upper case letters.
Increasing complexity and practice
These activities provide additional opportunities for students to practise recognising and naming letters.
Use different proportions of familiar and unfamiliar letters or a mixture of lower and upper case letters.
Before removing a letter from their grid, ask the student to suggest a word or words that start with the letter.
Recognising sounds of letters in words
This activity can be repeated to allow students to practise recognising sounds of letters in words.
Instructions
Show the student a word that begins with a known letter. For example, a word that begins with the letter 'd' such as 'door'.
Read the word to the student, describing the sound the letter makes at the beginning of the word. For example, say to the student: '"Door". The letter "d" in "door" makes a "d" sound.'
Ask the student to repeat this process by saying the name of the word and describing the sound the letter makes at the beginning of the word.
Ask the student to draw or find pictures of other objects where the letter 'd' makes the same sound at the beginning of a word. For example, the student may draw or find pictures of a duck, a dinosaur, a dog or a doll.
Increasing complexity and practice
This activity provides additional opportunities for students to practise recognising sounds of letters in words.
Use words where the target letter makes the same sound at the end of the word. For example, words where the letter 'd' makes a 'd' sound such as hand, bird, bread and mud.
Identifying letters in a given text
This activity can be repeated to allow students to practise identifying letters in a given text.
Instructions
Ask the student to create a sentence that relates to their own experience. For example, the student may say: '
My rabbit sleeps under a tree in the garden.'
Transcribe the sentence onto a computer or other digital device.
Select a target letter in lower or upper case. Ask the student to locate where the letter occurs within the sentence and change its colour. For example:
My rabbit sleeps under a tree in the garden.
My sister wanted to play with Mark and Molly
Repeat this process using other lower and upper case letters.
Increasing complexity and practice
These activities provide additional opportunities for students to practise identifying letters in a given text.
Ask the student to locate the target letter in more complex sentences or paragraphs.
Ask the student to locate both lower and upper case forms of the target letter within a text.
Writing letters in lower and upper case
These activities can be repeated to allow students to practise writing letters in lower and upper case.
Undertaking the movement of writing helps students see and feel how each letter is formed, enhancing their ability to recognise letters and store them in their visual memory for future identification.
Practising writing letters also provides students with opportunities to talk about the names and features of the letters and the sounds they represent in words.
Instructions
Model the correct formation of a lower case letter to the student. Explain how you are forming the letter by discussing the starting and finishing points, direction and number of strokes.
Ask the student to practise writing the target letter and prompt them to discuss how the letter is formed.
Once the student has practised writing the target letter using the correct letter formation, ask them to write it in the context of a known word.
Repeat this process using other lower and upper case letters. To practise writing upper case letters in the context of a known word, use proper nouns such as familiar places or names.
Increasing complexity and practice
This activity provides additional opportunities for students to practise writing letters in lower and upper case.
Ask the student to write the target letter in the context of a familiar sentence. For example: 'My _abbit sleeps under the t_ee in the ga_den.'
Predicting a word in a sentence using its first letter
These activities can be repeated to allow students to practise predicting a word in a sentence by using its first letter.
Instructions
Ask the student to read and complete sentences using the meaning and structure of the sentence and the first letter of the last word as a prompt. For example: 'The cat was chasing the m____.'
Increasing complexity and practise
This activity provides additional opportunities for students to practise predicting a word in a sentence by using the meaning and structure of the sentence and the first letter of the word.
Change the position of the missing word in the sentence. For example: 'I r___ my bike to school.' | eng | 1692e78e-def9-42c6-a168-495c53a5251a | https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/teachingresources/discipline/english/reading/Pages/ft5to8letter.aspx |
The Storm, the Tree, & the New Map
The storms that raged across the midwest this weekend swept through Chicago causing damage in its path, and unfortunately the Exposition's host hotel, the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, was not untouched. Thankfully no one was hurt, but a tree was uprooted and fell in front of the ADA accessible entrance to the Sapphire Pavilion, which was our original main stage. The tree should be cleared up by the end of this week, but it did prompt some changes that led to a few other changes and a rather challenging game of hotel Tetris, which we're confident that we won 🙂
The main stage needed to come inside, and the Mahogany Ballroom was the most logical choice. This meant that the exhibitor hall needed to move down to the Sienna Ballroom (which actually has a much better load-in ramp for our vendors) for the newly named Underground Market. This, however, meant that the Sienna Lecture Rooms needed to move upstairs, one taking over a Mahogany section, and the other taking over Sage. The next step was that the crafting workshops needed to move to rooms 1322 and 1324, in the same hallway as the gaming rooms. The arena is now in the Sapphire Pavilion, which actually means more room to swing foam weapons and boff each other with boffers.
Despite the shuffle of rooms, the schedule times remain intact and there are no changes of WHEN things are happening, but please be patient with us as we update the pages on this site with the correct locations of WHERE things are happening.
Given the severity of the shuffle, we were pleasantly surprised that it only took an evening to figure out, and actually resulted in some benefits that were not previously in the plan. Huzzah! | eng | 9cb5ef76-e3a8-44c8-8f68-05313ea67ac7 | https://chicagosteampunkexpo.com/countdown/2023-new-map/ |
Boat-tailed Grackle
Physical: Boat-tailed grackles are sturdy, medium-sized birds that resemble the hull of a boat because to their long, keel-shaped tail. Males are substantially larger than females, measuring around 15 to 18 inches (38 to 45 cm) in length compared to 11 to 14 inches (28 to 35 cm). The hue of the males is an all-over glossy black with an iridescent sheen that, depending on the lighting, can have a purple or green tint. Females have a more muted brown with a whiter underside, especially on the upperparts.
Habitat: This species frequently inhabits salt and freshwater marshes along coastlines. However, especially in the Southeast of the United States, they can also be seen in urban areas like parks and parking lots.
Feeding: The diet of boat-tailed grackles is diverse, consisting of grains, seeds, crustaceans, insects, and small fish. They may collect insects from plants, grab small fish from the water, or even scavenge for food in cities thanks to their adaptable foraging techniques.
Breeding: Wetlands are the boat-tailed grackle's preferred breeding location. To ensure safety from predators, nests are frequently built in lush foliage adjacent to water. Normally, a female lays three to five eggs. It is well known that males are polygynous and frequently have numerous partners during the breeding season.
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2.3 million Pinoys pushed into poverty last 4 years
Some 2.3 million more Filipinos were pushed into poverty from 2018 to 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Monday.
PICTURE OF POVERTY. A family eats their lunch inside their makeshift house in Baseco Compound on Monday. The preliminary results of the Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES) for 2021 showed that poverty incidence among the population rose to 18.1%, equivalent to 19.99 million Filipinos who lived below the poverty threshold of about P12,030 per month. Danny Pata
By the end of 2021, the poor made up 18.1 percent of the population, up from 16.7 percent in 2018, based on the preliminary results of the Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES) 2021.
Poverty incidence among the population is defined as the proportion of Filipinos whose per capita income cannot sufficiently meet their individual basic food and non-food needs.
"This translates to around 19.99 million Filipinos who lived below the poverty threshold of about P12,030 per month for a family of five," the PSA said.
The subsistence incidence, defined as the proportion of Filipinos whose income is not enough to meet even just the basic food needs, slightly increased to 5.9 percent in 2021 from 5.2 percent in 2018. It was estimated that a family of five needs at least P8,379 per month to meet their basic food requirements.
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Among families, around 3.5 million families, or 13.2 percent were considered poor in 2021. On the other hand, the subsistence incidence among families was observed at 3.9 percent, which is equivalent to 1.04 million poor families living below the food poverty line.
Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said the latest data meant that the country's poverty incidence fell short of its 2021 target of 15.5 to 17.5 percent as indicated in the Updated Philippine Development Plan for 2017 to 2022.
"The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including income and employment losses, caused the poverty incidence to rise. Restrictions on mobility and low earning capacity of poor households due to limited access to regular and productive jobs made the lives of Filipinos difficult," Balisacan said.
In 2018, Balisacan said the government achieved its goal of lifting 6 million Filipinos out of poverty, four years ahead of the 2022 target. The national poverty rate declined from 23.5 percent in 2015 to 16.7 percent in 2018.
He said prudent macroeconomic management and the enactment of various reforms that increased real income opportunities for Filipinos made this possible.
"As we all know, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted our growth momentum and development trajectory," he said.
But he said the government, seeing a tough road ahead, is already prepared to face the challenges head-on. The overall goal of the next Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 is to reinvigorate job creation and poverty reduction.
"Our poverty reduction efforts will focus on three main areas: full reopening of the economy, more investments in human capital, social development, and social protection, and transformation of the production sectors to generate more and quality jobs and competitive products," he said.
He said there is a need to fully reopen the economy to steer the country back on the high-growth path. As indicated by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during his first State-of-the-Nation Address, there will be no more lockdowns in the months ahead.
"We will support this policy with an aggressive campaign on vaccination and boosters and adopt science-based minimum public health standards. We will continue to improve our health system's capacity to respond to the threats of COVID-19, as well as other health threats…," he said.
He said more investments in human capital and social development, and social protection are needed.
Reacting to the PSA data, Senator Grace Poe said the results offer a clear signal that much work still needs to be done.
"Job creation is crucial, including in the agriculture sector, which will not only bring income but also bolster our food production and sufficiency," she said.
"With the Public Service Act, we have laid the groundwork for investments that will generate employment to help stem the scarring and lingering effects of the pandemic," she added. With Macon Ramos-Araneta | eng | 9e82a8b9-df9c-4103-bdda-e4d9cede7c78 | https://manilastandard.net/news/314252059/2-3-million-pinoys-pushed-into-poverty-last-4-years.html |
Why Moms In Oklahoma Should Consider Travel Nursing As A Career
As a mom, finding the perfect work-life balance can be a challenging task. Juggling family needs and career aspirations can seem overwhelming at times. However, a career in travel nursing offers the opportunity to blend both worlds in a meaningful and fulfilling way. Moms in Oklahoma should consider travel nursing as a viable career choice for its flexibility, financial benefits, and personal growth opportunities. In this blog post, we'll explore the unique advantages of being a travel nurse and how it can be a perfect fit for Oklahoma moms.
Travel Nursing Jobs in Oklahoma: The Search Begins
For moms trying to find travel nursing jobs Oklahoma has plenty to offer. The state boasts a diverse range of healthcare facilities, allowing travel nurses to explore different specialties and settings while staying close to home. This is a major benefit for moms who want to maintain a sense of stability for their family while still pursuing their career ambitions. Plus, with the increasing demand for nurses nationwide, Oklahoma is no exception, making it an ideal location to begin your travel nursing journey.
The Gift of Flexibility: A Mom's Dream Come True
One of the most significant benefits of travel nursing is the flexibility it offers. Most travel nursing assignments last 13 weeks, giving you the option to choose how often and where you want to work. This means that you can schedule your assignments around your family's needs, ensuring that you have enough quality time with your loved ones. Additionally, travel nursing agencies often provide support and assistance with housing and other logistics, making it easier for moms to focus on their family and career without the added stress.
A Boost to Your Earnings: Financial Perks of Travel Nursing
Travel nursing is not only rewarding in terms of personal growth and flexibility, but it can also be financially beneficial. In many cases, travel nurses earn higher wages than their permanent counterparts, thanks to the urgent need for their services. On top of competitive pay, travel nurses often receive stipends for housing, meals, and travel expenses. This extra income can go a long way in helping moms provide for their families and achieve their financial goals.
A Chance for Personal Growth and Skill Development
Travel nursing is an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth. By working in a variety of healthcare settings, you'll be exposed to different patient populations, healthcare practices, and colleagues. This experience can help you become a more well-rounded and skilled nurse. Furthermore, travel nursing can open doors to new job opportunities and career advancements, as employers often value the diverse experience travel nurses bring to the table.
Networking and Building Lasting Relationships
As a travel nurse, you'll have the chance to meet and work with healthcare professionals from all over the country. This creates a unique opportunity to network and build lasting relationships with colleagues and mentors in your field. These connections can prove invaluable as you navigate your career, offering insights, advice, and potential job opportunities down the line. | eng | bad881f4-4d88-4c8a-baf1-745cf9c6b42d | https://www.mommyenterprises.com/why-moms-in-oklahoma-should-consider-travel-nursing-as-a-career.htm |
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Canandaigua Treaty – Haudenosaunee DC
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Canandaigua Treaty of 1794
Brother, we the Sachems of the Six Nations will now tell our minds. The business of this treaty is to brighten the Chain of Friendship between us and the fifteen fires.
– Red Jacket
The Canandaigua Treaty is a treaty between the United States of America and the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy – Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk and Tuscarora. It was signed in Canandaigua, New York on November 11, 1794 by sachems representing the Grand Council of the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy and by Colonel Timothy Pickering who was the official agent of President George Washington. This treaty is sometimes called the "Pickering Treaty."
The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Nations sent 1600 representatives to the treaty council – the Seneca sending an impressive 800 representatives. The United States sent both Colonel Timothy Pickering and General Isarael Chapin. It was General Isarael Chapin who chose the treaty council site to be at Canandaigua, New York. Quaker representatives, led by William Savery of Philadelphia, also attended this treaty council. These Quaker mediators had been invited to the treaty negotiations by the Seneca people because Quakers were a trust-worthy, peaceful people who could read English and help to ensure fair negotiations.
November 11, 1794 the Pickering Treaty:
A Treaty Between the United States of America and the Tribes of Indians Called the Six Nations:
The President of the United States having determined to hold a conference with the Six Nations of Indians for the purpose of removing from their minds all causes of complaint, and establishing a firm and permanent friendship with them; and Timothy Pickering being appointed sole agent for that purpose; and the agent having met and conferred with the sachems and warriors of the Six Nations in general council: Now, in order to accomplish the good design of this conference, the parties have agreed on the following articles, which, when ratified by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate of the United States, shall be binding on them and the Six Nations….
ARTICLE 1.
Peace and friendship are hereby firmly established, and shall be perpetual, between the United States and the Six Nations.
ARTICLE 2.
The United States acknowledge the lands reserved to the Oneida, Onondaga, and Cayuga Nations in their respective treaties with the State of New York, and called their reservations, to be their property; and the United States will never claim the same, nor disturb them, or either of the Six Nations, nor their Indian friends, residing thereon, and united with them in the free use and enjoyment thereof; but the said reservations shall remain theirs, until they choose to sell the same to the people of the United States, who have the right to purchase.
ARTICLE 3.
The land of the Seneca Nation is bounded as follows: beginning on Lake Ontario, at the northwest corner of the land they sold to Oliver Phelps; the line runs westerly along the lake, as far as Oyongwongyeh Creek, at Johnson's Landing Place, about four miles eastward, from the fort of Niagara; then southerly, up that creek to its main fork, continuing the same straight course, to that river; (this line, from the mouth of Oyongwongyeh Creek, to the river Niagara, above Fort Schlosser, being the eastern boundry of a strip of land, extending from the same line to Niagara River, which the Seneca Nation ceded to the King of Great Britain, at the treaty held about thirty years ago, with Sir William Johnson;) then the line runs along the Niagara River to Lake Erie, to the northwest corner of a triangular piece of land, which the United States conveyed to the State of Pennsylvania, as by the President's patent, dated the third day of March, 1792; then due south to the northern boundary of that State; then due east to the southwest corner of the land sold by the Seneca Nation to Oliver Phelps; and then north and northerly, along Phelps' line, to the place of beginning, on the Lake Ontario. Now, the United States acknowledge all the land within the aforementioned boundaries, to be the property of the Seneca Nation; and the United States will never claim the same, nor disturb the Seneca Nation, nor any of the Six Nations, or of their Indian friends residing thereon, and united with them, in the free use and enjoyment thereof; but it shall remain theirs, until they choose to sell the same, to the people of the United States, who have the right to purchase.
ARTICLE 4.
The United States have thus described and acknowledged what lands belong to the Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas and Senecas, and engaged never to claim the same, not disturb them, or any of the Six Nations, or their Indian friends residing thereon, and united with them, in the free use and enjoyment thereof; now, the Six Nations, and each of them, hereby engage that they will never claim any other lands, within the boundaries of the United States, nor ever disturb the people of the United States in the free use and enjoyment thereof.
ARTICLE 5.
The Seneca Nation, all others of the Six Nations concurring cede to the United States the right of making a wagon road from Fort Schlosser to Lake Erie, as far south as Buffalo Creek; and the people of the United States shall have the free and undisturbed use of this road for the purposes of traveling and transportation. And the Six Nations and each of them, will forever allow to the people of the United States, a free passage through their lands, and the free use of the harbors and rivers adjoining and within their respective tracts of land, for the passing and securing of vessels and boats, and liberty to land their cargoes, where necessary, for their safety.
ARTICLE 6.
In consideration of the peace and friendship hereby established, and of the engagements entered into by the Six Nations; and because the United States desire, with humanity and kindness, to contribute to their comfortable support; and to render the peace and friendship hereby established strong and perpetual, the United States now deliver to the Six Nations, and the Indians of the other nations residing among them, a quantity of goods, of the value of ten thousand dollars. And for the same considerations, and with a view to promote the future welfare of the Six Nations, and of their Indian friends aforesaid, the United States will add the sum of three thousand dollars to the one thousand five hundred dollars heretofore allowed to them by an article ratified by the President, on the twenty-third day of April, 1792, making in the whole four thousand five hundred dollars; which shall be expended yearly, forever, in purchasing clothing, domestic animals, implements of husbandry, and other utensils, suited to their circumstances, and in compensating useful artificers, who shall reside with or near them, and be employed for their benefit. The immediate application of the whole annual allowance now stipulated, to be made by the superintendent, appointed by the President, for the affairs of the Six Nations, and their Indian friends aforesaid.
ARTICLE 7.
Lest the firm peace and friendship now established should be interrupted by the misconduct of individuals, the United States and the Six Nations agree, that for injuries done by individuals, on either side, no private revenge or retaliation shall take place; but, instead thereof, complaint shall be made by the party injured, to the other; by the Six Nations or any of them, to the President of the United States, or the superintendent by him appointed; and by the superintendent, or other person appointed by the President, to the principal chiefs of the Six Nations, or of the Nation to which the offender belongs; and such prudent measures shall then be pursued, as shall be necessary to preserve or peace and friendship unbroken, until the Legislature (or Great Council) of the United States shall make other equitable provision for that purpose.
NOTE:
It is clearly understood by the parties to this treaty, that the —- annuity, stipulated in the sixth article, is to be applied to the benefit of such of the Six Nations, and of their Indian friends united with them, as aforesaid, as do or shall reside within the boundaries of the United States; for the United States do not interfere with nations, tribes or families of Indians, elsewhere resident.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Timothy Pickering, and the sachems and war chiefs of the said Six Nations, have hereunto set their hands and seals.
Done at Canandaigua, in the State of New York, in the eleventh day of November, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four.
The Canandaigua Treaty established peace and friendship between the young United States of America and the Six Nations. The Treaty also affirmed Haudenosaunee land rights – the Canandaigua Treaty restored to the Six Nations lands in western New York State that had been ceded by the Fort Stanwix Treaty. The Canandaigua Treaty also recognized the sovereignty of the Six Nations to govern and set laws as individual nations.
Some notable signatories of this treaty included Cornplanter (Seneca), Handsome Lake (Seneca), and Red Jacket (Seneca).
While the chain of friendship that embodies this treaty has been strained and there have been violations of the treaty, the treaty has never been broken and is still actively recognized by the Six Nations and the United States governments.
The Canandaigua Treaty Today
As part of its continued observance of the Canandaigua Treaty, the United States each year provides $4500 for the annual distribution of cloth to the Six Nations peoples. This annual distribution of cloth is 200+ year old affirmation of the obligations the United States government made in this treaty.
The Canandaigua Treaty Day Celebration, held each year on November 11 in Canandaigua, New York, is an event commerating the continued observance of this treaty by the Six Nations people. | eng | 64ca7e6d-bd4f-49da-a921-4f161c5ccb40 | http://haudenosauneedocumentationcommittee.org/canandaigua-treaty |
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Of an elite Parsee background, Avabai Wadia arrived in Britain aged 14, accompanied by her mother and to join her brother. She attended Brondesbury and Kilburn High School in London where she was the only South Asian pupil. She excelled at school and went on to train as a barrister at Lincoln's Inn, becoming the first Ceylonese woman to pass the Bar exams. As a direct consequence of her success, the Law College in Colombo opened its doors to women. She was called to the Bar in 1934 and eventually found a chambers willing to take on a South Asian woman. Committed to women's rights, Wadia was an active member of a number of women's organizations in Britain. She was also involved with the Labour Party and the Indian nationalist movement in Britain. On her return to India, she pioneered the family planning movement.
In The Light is Ours, Wadia documents her stay in Britain in the 1920s and 1930s. Her account includes description of her experience of being the only South Asian pupil at a London school, her life as a law student, and her involvement in a number of women's and Indian nationalist organizations where she encountered a wide range of socially and politically active men and women, both South Asian and Britain.
Indians in England in the 1920s and 1930s lived in a totally different milieu from that of today. They were a tiny minority, and were in England as professional or business people, with or without families, or as students, and all faced overt and covert discrimination. We were singular, and singled out – favourably occasionally, but usually as the inferior subjects of a grand empire. This did not mean that we could not lead good lives and have friends for, in spite of an imperial consciousness and ineradicable colour bar, on a personal basis people were friendly and helpful. They were seldom rough, but a barrier between white and brown skins was maintained and caused harm at times. The discrimination was a given, not to be questioned.
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My mother, as a good psychologist, decided I would wear sarees to school. This gave me an advantage as my difference from the other girls was then not merely in skin colour but in totality, and to be an individual won a kind of respect…Comments such as "How is it your finger nails are pink just like ours?" showed racial ignorance or prejudice, but there was never unkindness. I was the only Indian among hundreds of girls, although there was one other whose father was Indian, but she had been born and bred in London and counted as English. I had a small distinction all my own, for I spoke and wrote English like the best of the others, and my French teacher said I had the best French accent!
Secondary works:
Fisher, Michael H., Lahiri, Shompa and Thandi, Shinder S., A South-Asian History of Britain: Four Centuries of Peoples from the Indian Sub-Continent (Oxford and Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood World Publishing, 2007)
Relevance:
Wadia's memoirs are of interest for the account they give of the reception and treatment of South Asians in Britain in the 1920s and 1930s. It is important, however, to bear in mind that she is of an elite background and was probably treated comparatively well by the British as a consequence. The second extract gives evidence of an interesting assertion of cultural difference on the part of Wadia's mother, as well as of a migrant attempting to compensate for their minority status through academic achievement in this early period.
Involved in events:
All-India Women's Conference
British Commonwealth League conferences
Celebration of Gandhi's 62nd birthday (Women's Indian Association)
Concerts at the Albert Hall, the Queen's Hall and the Covent Garden Opera House
Dinner held at the Minerva Club to celebrate 89th birthday of Charlotte Despard, 1933
Dhanvanthi Rama Rau was born into a Kashmiri Brahmin family in the south-west of India. She attended Presidency College in Madras, graduating in 1917 with an honours degree and the Griggs Gold Medal in English, and progressing to an Assistant Professorship at Queen Mary's College, Madras. She first arrived in England in 1929, when her husband Benegal Rama Rau, Financial Advisor to the Simon Commission, was asked to travel to England with the other members of the Commission for the writing of their report. Their daughters, Premila and Santha, then aged 9 and 6, travelled with them and became the first Indians to attend the Hall School in Weybridge. Initially the family lived at Oatlands Park Hotel in Weybridge, before moving to a flat in London when their daughters started to board at school. In her memoirs, Rama Rau describes the racism she experienced in 1930s England, and their struggles to secure a flat for this reason. The family were, however, in part protected by their social status and wealth which allowed them to travel throughout Europe when based in Britain.
In her memoirs, Rama Rau describes her work for organizations campaigning for Indian independence, which took her throughout Britain, as well as for a variety of women's organizations. In 1932, with a group of Indian women based in London at the time, including Sarojini Naidu, she attended the International Alliance of Women for Suffrage and Equal Citizenship in Berlin, leading the Indian delegation at the behest of Naidu. She continued to work for the Alliance and writes in her memoirs that the meetings gave her her 'first experience of dealing with international work for women's rights' (p. 180). She also founded the Women's Indian Association, an organization that aimed to provide links between Indian women in Britain and British women interested in India with Indian women in India. She was awarded the Kaisir-i-Hind gold medal by the British Government for her work with women's associations.
In 1938, Rama Rau's husband, by then Deputy High Commissioner for India, was called to South Africa by the High Commission. She followed him there, leaving her daughters in the care of a Jewish lodger, Lilian Ulanowsky. War broke out while all of the family were in South Africa the following year, and it was this that triggered their return to India.
Finally settled in Bombay in 1941, Rama Rau immersed herself again in social welfare activities, joining several women's organizations, including the All-India Women's Conference of which she was elected President in 1946. The squalid conditions of the Bombay slums led Rama Rau to establish the Family Planning Association of India of which she became President. She also served as President of the International Planned Parenthood Federation.
I was comparatively young, excitable when slighted, somewhat rash and certainly courageous enough to face so important a person as Eleanor Rathbone in the chair, and women in the audience like Sylvia Pankhurst and Mrs Pethick-Lawrence, stalwarts of the exceedingly controversial suffragette movement. I asked for permission to speak, and was graciously allowed five minutes. I did not speak on any of the subjects on the agenda, but merely disputed the right of British women to arrange a conference on Indian social evils in London, when all the speakers were British and many of them had never even visited India. Not one of them had even asked if there were any Indian women's organizations that were dealing with the problems on the spot, the same problems that British women were exploring from the great and deceptive distance of fifteen thousand miles. I added that, even though we had offered to help with the conference when arrangements were being made, our offer had been ignored. I told them that educated Indian women were working in every province of their country to eradicate social evils and outmoded customs and prejudices, and we refused to accept the assertion that the removal of social evils in Indian society was the responsibility of the British. We were already assuming the responsibility ourselves, and we were sure we could be more successful than outsiders, especially those who were ignorant of the cultural patterns of our social groups and therefore could not be as effective as our own social reformers.
Here, Dhanvanthi Rama Rau describes her uninvited participation in a 'Conference on Indian Social Evils' called by the MP Eleanor Rathbone. The passage provides a fascinating historical example of western 'feminist' constructions of South Asian women as passive and in need of 'saving' from cultural and patriarchal constraints. Rama Rau's intervention here can be read as an act of political resistance against colonialist forms of feminism. Her assertive behaviour offers a glimpse of the ways in which female South Asian subjects might have impacted on British cultural and political life in this early period of migration. | eng | a81b0fd4-3d23-4db0-b411-0d06bc9a804a | https://www.open.ac.uk/researchprojects/makingbritain/taxonomy/term/248 |
Both Arthur Miller's
The Crucible and Nathaniel Hawthorne's
The Scarlet Letter include
instance of settlers of the New England colonies being affected by Puritan law. Their commentary on Puritan society is spread throughout their works. Their views on the laws set forth by Puritanism are easily found within their stories about the various occurrences in a theocracy. Through their writing, we can understand Hawthorne's and Miller's ideas about several aspects of Puritan society, such as the community's treatment of outsiders, Puritanical views about sin and forgiveness, and hypocrisy in that society.
Both of the author's works of literature describe many characters who, based on the
beliefs of Puritan society, are considered outsiders. These outcasts, while important to the narrative told by the author, live on the fringes of their communities and rarely speak with their fellow townspeople. Such outcasts include John Proctor from
The Crucible and Hester Prynne from
The Scarlet Letter
. They are viewed as outsiders in their respective communities because of how set apart they are from the rest of their communities, although this happens for very different reasons. The main character of
The Scarlet Letter
, Hester Prynne, was ostracized by the people for her sins and confined to isolation on the outskirts of town. Proctor, however, despises attending church due to a dislike for the minister. Because the church is such a significant feature of Puritan life, he is viewed as an outcast. Through the dramatic irony of Proctor's death in
The
Huston 2
Crucible
, we can deduce Miller's negative opinions on the harsh hospitality towards outsiders in
Puritan society. Because we know that Proctor is innocent, we can firsthand see the injustice committed by the people. For the sole reason of his absence from
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In The Scarlet Letter and The Crucible, you may find similar themes in these novels The Scarlet Letter features Hester Prynne that commits a shameful sin, that being adultery. Related to The Scarlet Letter, In The Crucible concerns a group of girls that are said to also commit a shameful sin, which is witchcraft. However the children lie and say and said that all they did was "dance" in the woods. Even though both these novels have different plots, themes or ideas including, adultery and witchcraft, committing sins, and symbolism of forest and town views are shared both The Scarlet Letter and The Crucible.…
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In "The Crucible," it is clearly illustrated that religion is the foundation in which the society of Salem is built upon. This directly implies that morality is highly valued in the society. In the beginning of the play, Arthur Miller draws a distinct line between John Proctor and Parris from their backgrounds and moral standards. Proctor is a married farmer who had an affair with a 17-year old house worker, Abigail. Parris is a minister of the church, and his reputation plays a very important role in maintaining his position as the leader of the congregation. While Miller portrays Proctor as an immoral man, he portrays Parris as a somewhat respected man in the city of Salem. But their moral standards eventually swoop through the witch trial that strikes the town. Throughout the story, Parris serves as a foil for Proctor by giving up his integrity for his reputation while Proctor gives up his life for goodness.… | eng | c8302258-7aa4-4b08-8db2-2f3f6fe93265 | https://www.studymode.com/essays/The-Scarlet-Letter-And-The-Crucible-68376130.html |
Encryption and its effects on law enforcement's access to data seem to occupy a perennial place in the headlines (and on Lawfare as well). The two of us have been working on it for years. The subject is often highly contested, but the fierce discussion has ignored some critical factors. One of those is how changing usage patterns and technologies will affect how law enforcement can—or can't—obtain access.
5G promises to revolutionize how people use technology. From transportation to health care to entertainment, the way people interact with wireless internet devices will change substantially. And as 5G enables data to be transmitted much more quickly, the number of devices connected to the internet will likely explode, producing massive economic benefits for those who can quickly take full advantage of the new technology. | eng | f583d47f-61ec-4228-9c71-9b0d131bbffe | https://www.lawfareblog.com/contributors/jbaker |
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How to Use Reference of Worksheets in Excel (5 Examples)
This article will illustrate how to use reference worksheets in MS Excel. In Excel, data are stored in cells in various worksheets. Each worksheet has as many as 17,179,869,184 cells, and there are 255 sheets you can add to an Excel workbook. While dealing with MS Excel, we very often need to use references to worksheets from either the current workbook or other workbooks (opened or closed). We will have a firm discussion on all these.
2. Reference Sheets from Different Workbooks
While referencing different workbooks, they can be opened or closed. We will see both cases here.
2.1 Closed Workbook
When we open an additional worksheet and refer to it, we also have to supply the file name with sheet name and cell/range. So if the source workbook is not opened, Excel has no notion wherein Excel should go for the cells/range we referred to. For that reason, whenever we try to create a reference to a closed workbook, we also have to mention the file path.
📌 Steps:
A reference to cell G6 in the MARCH worksheet of the Example File workbook is provided below. Because this file is not open, furthermore the formula below also refers to where the file is stored.
='C:\Users\Desktop\MARCH'!$G$6
The following elements are included in the reference as mentioned earlier:
♣ File Path – the location of the external file is placed
♣ Filename – external workbook name
♣ Sheet Name – the name of the sheet where G6 is located.
♣ Cell/Range Location -the cell, in this case, is G6.
Note:
When we create external references to open workbooks and then close them, you would notice that the reference changes automatically. After you close the external workbook, Excel inserts a reference to the file path as well automatically.
2.2 Opened Workbook
When referencing an external open workbook, we must include the workbook name, worksheet name, and cell/range address. The format to use when referring to an external open worksheet is shown below.
='[FileName]SheetName!CellAddress
📌 Steps:
We will click on the cell where we would like the reference to go.
To begin constructing the reference, enter =.
We will select the open workbook after putting the cursor on Excel in the taskbar.
After that, we just select the required cell that we want in the summary table.
Now, we will drag the fill handle down to fill the rest of the cells.
The cost in March is added to the summary table and the summary table will look like the below image.
Now some interesting point to note is that the referencing formula for the opened workbook will automatically be changed by Excel after closing the source workbook.
Excel has taken the file directory of the source workbook to do the referencing. The fact is that we also have used the very same formula for referencing a cell that is in the closed workbook.
Conclusion
These procedures and methods will allow you to use worksheet references in Excel. You may also download the workbook and use it for your own practice. If you have any questions, problems, or recommendations, please leave them in the comments area. For more such articles, please visit our blog | eng | 303f2d0d-3f2b-4a75-96a5-9ff7370aaed9 | https://www.exceldemy.com/excel-reference-worksheets/ |
May: Poetry Writing Workshops
The month of May is reserved for composing poems. These workshops will be conducted three days each week. Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School has a technology center to accommodate an entire class. Each classroom is also equipped with four to six computers so the students have easy access. Teachers who do not have computers for all students to use at once may set up writing centers in their classrooms and have students rotate or sign up for computer time. The workshops will be set up with tools and technology for writing. Students will be provided with several children's books on poetry and other relevant subjects, post-it notes, computers installed with word processing software, pens, pencils, and markers. Students should also have a special section of their notebook for poetry writing workshop. I will encourage students to select books from the library and use the post-it notes as bookmarks for poems they like or would like to share. They may also download or bookmark their favorite poems from the Internet. By this time of the year most skills and strategies in all disciplines would have already been taught. Also, students would have had a great deal of practice using language devices, forms and patterns, and the elements of poetry. Each week's workshops will highlight one of these features: poems on pictures, places, and people relating to the concepts they encounter in other disciplines. This will assist students in developing and improving their comprehension, creative thinking, and usage of literary devices. The activities in the workshop will include independent and collaborative writing, peer conferences, teacher conference and mini-lessons. Students are expected to write at least one poem each week. They will have the freedom to compose any of the three forms: free verse, ballad, or narrative in the form of couplet rhymes.
Poems about Pictures
Day One
Use Shirley McPhillips' interesting insights to teach writing poetry based on pictures. In A Note Slipped Under the Door, she uses Cynthia Rylant's poem, "Photograph" as a mentor poem along with Walker Evans' photograph- a piece from a collection about the Great Depression. A section of the poem reads.
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….even though he didn't have
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nothing good to hold in his hands,
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nor even a dog to sit by his chair.
She read several poems by Rylant to the class so the students could get the poet's voice and a sense of the poet's style. Shirley also briefly explained the Great Depression to set a background to the poem. Afterwards the students speculated why the poet chose that picture when they were so many others. She went on to have students bring in photos about themselves and discussed their associations and how they were attached to their photos. My intended purpose is for students to use poetry as a vehicle to convey what they learn across disciplines, so the personal photos are not very appealing to me. However, since students have included personal photos in their autobiographies (according to the specifications), this could be a good way of reflecting on the beginning of the year.
Day Two
I will have various pictures depicting themes from social studies and science. Students would have already gained background knowledge from their studies of these themes during the previous months. McPhillips identifies four phases in the structure of Rylant's poem that could be used as a guide for writing poems about pictures.
1) Backs up a moment- the character's action prior to being snapped.
2) Internal thought- the character's thoughts about the photographer.
3) Details- at least two things the character lacks that makes him wonder why the photographer has interest in him.
4) Speculation- the character thinks that there is certainly something about him that interests the photographer.
This structure seems to work well for pictures that include people. One would have to work out a different structure for pictures that do not include people. I would guide students to think of the time period and the events that occurred during that period. We would speculate about the photographer's interest in the setting and the impact the picture has on our lives.
Day Three
It would be interesting to compare the outcomes of having one group of students compose poems from a given picture, and another group draws pictures from the newly composed poems. Since I interact with at least four groups of students, another group could draw pictures from the original poem. Eventually, all this work could be compared with the original poem and its original work of art. Teachers in self-contained classes may set up learning centers for each of my three proposed activities. Another extension could be a guided tour at an art gallery with specific paintings to study. This would probably be more appropriate for the upper grades, especially if students do not have easy access to prints of the paintings. Grade five students may have difficulty remembering the paintings, although note taking should be done. However, if photographs or slides are available at school, the task would be more feasible and more effective. There are also many websites that offer works of art.
Poems about Places
Many children have connections to a special place. Students sometimes write essays about their favorite hideaways or a special place they like to go on vacation.
Day One
During the first workshop about places, teachers may talk about places they remember or somewhere that brings nostalgic feelings. Read aloud a poem about a place. "Lincoln Park" written by Myra Cohn Livingston (Worlds I Know and Other Poems, page 37) makes an appropriate historic connection. The first stanza reads:
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If you go up North Second
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and walk to the left
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you can see where Lincoln stood
Another of Myra's poem, "My Cousin's Dollhouse", may be used with a more social connection. Have students quickly sketch in their notebooks what they visualize from the
poems. Take a few moments for students to share their sketches, then discuss any line from the poem that seems to be reflected in many sketches. Talk about the objects that represent these places. For example, in "Lincoln Park", the object is the monument. In "My Cousin's Dollhouse" it's a doll. Here are few lines from the first stanza.
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In the dollhouse
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in the brown room
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sits a doll.
Day Two
Students should come to this workshop with a place in mind for which they have some connection. Encourage but do not compel students to think about a museum or other significant buildings in their town or state. During the second workshop, have students generate ideas and images about their places of choice. A few questions students should keep in mind are:
What do I see or hear in this place?
How do I feel when I go there?
What happens here?
How is this place connected to me, or to something I hear or read about?
Students may do research using reference materials, technology, or personal inquiries.
Day Three
Students should put their ideas together, giving factual and specific details in poetic form. Encourage the use of similes and metaphors. Always have students share before each session ends. Extend the composition for homework assignment.
Poems about People
Writing poems about people will stem from biographies. "Biographies help children develop an understanding of historical periods and the people who contributed to them. Poetry enhances that understanding of the people and the times." (Three Voices, pages 92-93.) Students would have studied biographies during Black History and Women's
History months and perhaps at other times and in other disciplines. Some of these biographies will be reserved for this series of workshops.
Day One
Students should brainstorm names of people they encounter in their studies, such as scientists, mathematicians, civil rights leaders, astronauts, or explorers. Read a one-page biography to students. Then on chart paper, write separate lines for each significant detail about that person's life. Each student could supply one fact. Review the nature of the details- the important events, the contributions to life, the determination, discouragement, and the feelings or sense of personal change they evoke. Students may want to jot these details down in their poetry notebooks. Remind students of the Ballad of Abraham Lincoln and the Washington poem. Read one of these again and analyze it, looking for the details mentioned above. Return to the chart paper and collaboratively work with students to rearrange the lines into poetic form on an overhead transparency. Do a mini-lesson on line breaks. Experiment with line breaks by placing them at different parts in the text, each time having the students read aloud, pausing for meaning, suspense, or to slow down.
Day Two
Student pairs browse through historical fiction, informational books, and biographies in books and on the Internet to choose a person as their subject. They look for important events in their subjects' lives and note them in their poetry notebook.
Day Three
Pairs of students work together to write a poem about their subject. This is a good time to write
free verse
poems. They should not worry about rhyming, as this may distort the truth about their subject.
The last week in May will be devoted entirely to revision of students' compositions, although there would have been continuous conferencing among students and between teacher and students, prior to this week. Revision can be very demanding, but is necessary in order to produce pieces that deserve to be published. In her book, For the Good of the Earth and Sun, Georgia Heard lists suggestions to help students distance themselves from their poems and take a critical stance. To ensure that their poems are carefully revised the students should:
- Delete unnecessary words, phrases, or sections.
- Replace a string of words with one word, when possible.
- Break the lines in different places to see what works best.
- Rearrange lines or stanzas.
- Use the active voice rather than the passive, where possible.
- Experiment with several titles until they find one that has the most effective connection to the poem.
- Be sure to have an ending that gives a feeling of completion. Examine the poem to see if an effective ending is misplaced.
- Check the mechanics of the English, especially spelling.
- Type a clean copy.
Assessment & Evaluation
At the close of the workshop, students will complete a self-evaluation. Students and teachers could work together to create rubrics for the finished products. A single rubric could be designed to show a column for the students' self- evaluation and one for the teacher's evaluation based on the criteria established by the teacher. | eng | a77890d6-6198-4da3-ae34-ed2e9824dbc9 | https://teachersinstitute.yale.edu/curriculum/units/2003/3/03.03.05/10 |
Project at a Glance :
This project introduces Middle School students to a variety of elementary books and incorporates their personal experience to put together a portfolio of best books for elementary school teachers. Driving Question:
What collections of themed-books should a (grade level) teacher at (elementary school) read as a read aloud?
After grouping 100 ideas students will vote on the best ideas using the Dot Voting protocol.
After dot voting, students will decide on a group theme and analyze their books to prove they "fit".
Next, they will create a Storyboardsharing their research and solution ideas.
Each student of a group will fan out to meet with others to complete the Charrette. Then each person will bring the Charrette group feedback to their project groups.
Critique and Revision:
Gallery Walkswill allow students to see the work of their peers, as well as give and receive a variety of feedback.
Students will engage in a variety of revision protocols throughout the process: table tents with sentence starters, gallery walk, etc. to gain feedback.
Authentic Audience:
Librarians
Paraprofessionals
Elementary teachers
Final Presentation:
Students will individually write a piece to defend their choice of literature. Pieces of each team member's writing will be included in the final team presentation. A presentation menu will be created to allow for voice and choice (options: infographic, poem, drawing, cartoon, collage, etc.)
Meet the Educators: Jeff Henderson, Shelby Poest, & Tracey Weberg all teach at Baldwin Street Middle School, Hudsonville Public Schools. Molly Guikema teaches at Riley Middle School, Hudsonville Public Schools. "I was open to new ideas to engage student thinking and collaboration. This project allows students to dive deeper into our driving question." ~ S. Poest "PBL allows teachers to take students into the future with skills and excitement that make the classroom experience exciting and rewarding! " ~ J. Henderson "I am passionate about PBL and Design Thinking because I want our students to be prepared to think creatively in their future endeavors." ~ T. Weberg "I believe in bringing real-world relevance to learning to engage my students. When students feel empowered to use their gifts and talents, real learning happens! " ~M. Guikema | eng | 22f41d7d-09bb-4b57-b4be-02353c7f4c92 | https://www.wmpblnetwork.org/20-ms-ela---henderson-poest--weberg.html |
Sustainability and climate conscious travel
Consider the environmental impacts of your travel and activities abroad.
Travelling abroad has an inevitable environmental impact. As part of the University's goal to be carbon zero by 2040, it's important to reflect on the sustainability of long distance travel.
Sustainable development goals
The University aims, in its operations, research, learning and teaching, to engage with and contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, both locally and globally.
Environmental sustainability commitment
Edinburgh Global is committed to making more efficient use of our resources and finding more sustainable ways of working, travelling and living.
Our Environmental Sustainability Commitment represents our contribution to the University's sustainability strategy and target of being carbon zero by 2040. We will review our commitment annually and involve all colleagues.
Our top tips for being sustainable while abroad
Transport is often the biggest part of your carbon footprint and short and long haul flights are major contributors to global carbon emissions. While avoiding plane travel may not be entirely possible, especially for those studying or working further afield, you could consider taking slower, more eco-friendly options to travel to your host destination such as buses, planes and trains. Slow travel also gives you the option to make stops on the way and discover more of the world before reaching your final destination!
Consider destinations that are closer to the UK
Take direct flights where possible
Don't take additional flights when abroad
Experience your host country like a local would and discover hidden gems whilst managing your carbon footprint on exchange: opt to stay local and explore your host country by bus or train instead of country-hopping by plane. Try walking, cycling, or using public transport rather than taking a car or taxi.
Get around town by using active travel where possible. Many universities offer bike schemes, so check to see if your host institution has one! Active travel like walking or cycling promotes good physical and mental health and is great for the environment as well.
If you don't feel confident riding a bike on your own in a new city, look for a local cycling group you can join, and ask if they can recommend any beginner cycling lessons.
In combatting the climate emergency, resource efficiency and waste reduction are more important than ever. Discarding the 'take-make-dispose' linear economy is a no brainer –but how do we break the chain?
It's easy to support a circular economy by purchasing home goods from charity shops, and donating them at the end of your exchange. Some institutions may even have schemes for exchange students where you can buy items donated by previous exchange students. For items you'd like to purchase new, consider buying from local sellers instead of a big retailer.
Why not exchange recipes and reduce food waste by batch-cooking with your new flatmates, and consider incorporating a few plant-based meals with locally sourced ingredients?
When you buy something on your exchange, be it clothes, homeware, bedding, think: am I intending to pack this in my suitcase home, or throw it away? Try to reduce collecting items you know will ultimately end up in the bin.
Learn about local recycling guidelines so you know how to recycle your waste in your host country. Don't forget to pack your reusable items like a water bottle, coffee cup and shopping bag to use around campus – you'll help reduce plastic wastage and avoid extra charges for disposable ones.
Try to learn more about the steps your host country is taking to reduce non-recyclable waste. It could leave you inspired to spark change on your return home, or to pick up new eco-friendly habits!
Get to know the local culture by getting involved with the community in a volunteering programme. Many universities have a student volunteering service, so check to see if yours has one.
Think about joining a club or society with a sustainability focus through your host institution's Students' Association. Joining a club or society is a great way to connect with like-minded individuals, make new friends, and make the most of your time abroad.
Let us know your own top tips for including sustainability and social responsibility in your exchange or placement. Whether you took a low-carbon holiday, recreated a traditional meal with local ingredients, got involved with the local community, or something else – we want to hear about it!
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You could run GB. I thought that OS was pretty good. 4.0 and 4.1 (ICS and JB) made OS between tablets and phones seamless and then tweaks to the OS that users couldn't really see. If you want to stay basic, that should be fine.
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You can update to either jelly bean or ICS. I've just upgraded from the original note and I found that it performed the best on Ginger Bread. However by not updating you would be missing out on a lot of features. However if you only want to use it for the basic stuff you described then I would recommend leaving i5 on GB. | eng | 45893c72-942c-49e7-b68f-a46745fc33e4 | https://forums.androidcentral.com/threads/new-note-owner-a-few-questions.308448/ |
It can be frustrating for any driver to expect certain acceleration from their vehicle only to find that the vehicle seems to be hesitant while speeding up. This hesitation could be potentially dangerous in situations like entering and exiting the highway from an off-ramp, where acceleration may be necessary to merge with traffic. A vehicle that struggles or hesitates to accelerate may be unpredictable and moments of hesitation may be coupled with equally dangerous moments of surging or unexpected acceleration. When a vehicle is hesitating during acceleration, it should be inspected by a mechanic.
How this system works:
A vehicle with a combustion (gas or diesel) engine requires an exact mixture of fuel and air to run efficiently. If this mixture is thrown off in any way, it may result in an engine running too lean (not enough air), or too rich (not enough fuel). An engine that is hesitating to accelerate is most likely dealing with a fuel/air mixture that is too lean. Engine's that are running inefficiently will begin to show signs like hesitation which will only become worse over time. If you notice some symptoms like hesitation, you should have your vehicle inspected immediately.
Common reasons for this to happen:
Mass Airflow Sensor: The mass airflow sensor measures how much air is entering the engine and relays this information to the vehicle's computer so that the right amount of fuel can be delivered from the fuel injectors. When a mass airflow sensor begins to fail, it will typically generate an error code or "Check Engine light." This warning may be accompanied by hesitation while accelerating, or while driving up a hill. A vehicle with a failing mass airflow sensor may also stall soon after starting.
Fuel Pump: The fuel pump in most modern vehicles sits inside the fuel tank and pumps fuel up to the engine. If a fuel pump cannot provide the correct pressure, fuel may have difficulty making it to the engine. A vehicle that hesitates while accelerating or while driving up a hill may have a weak fuel pump.
Throttle position sensor: A throttle position sensor tells the vehicle's computer how far the throttle is open and how hard the accelerator is being pressed. The computer is then able to adjust the fuel/air mixture going to the engine so that is stays at an appropriate level. If the throttle position sensor is not working properly, it may be sending incorrect information to the vehicle's computer. The computer may then not provide the engine with the correct amount of air while accelerating, causing a hesitation sensation.
Dirty/failing fuel injectors: Fuel injectors spray fuel in a fine mist into the cylinder where it is mixed with air and ignited by a spark plug. Fuel injectors may become dirty over time and not be able to provide as much fuel to the cylinder as is needed. Dirty fuel injectors may cause the engine to run lean which will in turn, cause hesitation when accelerating.
What to expect:
A top-rated mobile mechanic will come to your home or office to determine the reason why your vehicle is hesitating while accelerating. The mechanic will then provide a detailed inspection report outlining the nature of the hesitation and the cost of any repairs that need to be made.
How it's done:
A mechanic will first plug into your vehicle's computer using a code reader/scanner to better identify what the exact issue is. In addition to reading trouble codes, he or she should also be able to get readings of oxygen/fuel intake to make sure those numbers are where they should be. Once the mechanic gets this information they can begin to fix any potential issues.
If the mechanic believes that the mass airflow sensor has gone bad or is failing, he or she will first examine the sensor for any superficial damage. The mechanic will also ensure that the sensor is wired correctly and that no damage has been done to the wire harness. The mechanic should then remove the mass airflow sensor and replace it with a new one if necessary.
If the mechanic believes the problem is the fuel pump, he or she will remove the fuel tank if necessary to inspect the pump. If the pump has indeed failed, the mechanic will replace it. If the fuel tank itself it beginning to show signs of age, it may be convenient to change the pump and tank at the same time.
If the mechanic suspects the throttle position sensor, he or she will test the throttle position sensor and it's wiring to see if it is functioning properly. If it is not, the mechanic will remove the throttle positioning sensor and the wiring and replace them. In between removing the old sensor and replacing the new one, the mechanic should take the opportunity to clean the throttle body. The mechanic will then ensure the new throttle positioning sensor is working properly and transmitting the correct information to the vehicle's computer.
If the mechanic believe the problem is dirty or failing fuel injectors, he or she will inspect the injectors to check for any signs of damage or leakage. The mechanic should also take this opportunity to replace the fuel filter if it is not a part of the fuel pump. They will then replace the injectors and test them to make sure they are functioning properly.
In all cases, the mechanic will start the vehicle to make sure that all of the new components are working properly. In the event that an issue has caused a warning light to come on, the mechanic will be able to clear the trouble code associated with the light using a reader/scanner.
How important is this service?
Sluggish acceleration can be annoying for drivers who expect more power form their car, but it can also be dangerous in certain situations. The unpredictable nature of an engine that hesitates can increase the chance of a potential accident especially when trying to merge in and out of heavy traffic. If you notice that your vehicle seems to be underpowered, especially when accelerating, you should not drive it if possible until it can be inspected by a mechanic.
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Headset Adjustment
Being able adjust a head set is just one of those jobs that will ultimately save you a early morning pre-ride trip down to the bike shop. As always we're more than happy to help but being able to fix it yourself isn't a terrible thing, is it? Provided that you have basic maintenance gear adjusting your headset should be a doddle.
Most commonly your bicycle will have a top cap bolt and 2 or more pinch bolts at the side of the stem. The pinch bolts are designed to hold the stem tight to the steerer tube of the fork. The top cap acts as a compression bolt, which pushes the stem down thus tightening the head set.
Firstly undo the pinch bolts on the side of the stem until the stem can rotate independently from the front wheel. Do not attempt to tighten the 'top cap' whilst the pinch bolts are still tightened.
Next you'll need to adjust the top cap. This component controls the compression on the headset so it is important not to over tighten this. Generally 3-4nm will be perfect. If you don't have access to a torque wrench a good gauge is to tighten the top cap until you can't rotate the spacers under your stem with your fingers.
Check the tension of the headset before you tighten the bolts on your stem by placing you fingers between your head tube and the top bearing of the headset and applying your front brake. Rock the bike back and forward and feel for pinching between your fingers this will indicate that the headset may still be slightly loose. Tighten your top cap some more and rock the bike back and forth again.
If your headset isn't getting any tighter tighten the pinch bolts on the side of the stem to hold it in place and remove the top cap completely. Check that the steerer tube isn't touching the top of the stem, as this will stop the headset compressing properly. Adding a new spacer below the stem will raise it enough to properly compress the headset.
Once your headset is adequately compressed you'll need to need to align your stem to your front wheel before tightening the pinch bolts on the side of the stem to the manufacturers specified torque setting. Completing this stage is much easier with an adjustable torque wrench. | eng | 6fc3df1f-cb36-4381-967f-f29a9d31aba8 | https://www.jejamescycles.com/headset-adjustment/ |
Hotshot young gunslinger Jesse Adams is in a world of trouble. Conned into becoming sheriff of a corrupt western town, he finds himself distrusted by the townspeople and without a friend in the world. Worse yet, he's haunted by disturbing dreams, strange feelings, and the suspicion that he can't even trust himself.Now he's been given the task of hunting down notorious outlaw Clayton Murrietta and bringing him to justice. But Jesse has a history with Clay… a complicated history of shame and anger, pain and desire, that Jesse has no intention of facing. The closer he gets to his quarry, though, the harder it is to resist him. Will Jesse give in to temptation with the mysterious outlaw?This 30k word m/m romance novella is a stand-alone sequel to Cowboy's Rough Ride: Knee Deep in Iron Creek. | eng | 7959c861-274c-4051-8514-e7195deb5d0f | https://scandaliciousbookreviews.com/p/outlaw-temptation-cowboy-s-rough-ride-2-gay-erotica-erotic-romance-julianne-reyer-author/ |
I Believe in One God: The Power of the Creed
The Nicene Creed, the profession of faith that we recite during Mass on Sunday, was adopted in the city of Nicaea (in modern day Turkey) during the first ecumenical council in 335 AD. It was used by the early Church as a rule or standard for Christian belief, and acted as a summary statement of the early Church.
The Creed is more than a checklist of doctrines that we must believe and then continue to reaffirm Sunday after Sunday. Contained in this marvelous string of statements is God's overarching plan of salvation history for humanity. As Dr. Edward Sri says in his book A Biblical Walk Through the Mass, "The Creed presumes that there is a narrative framework to human history. In other words, the Creed assumes that there is a plot to life, and that we are here for a reason."
The Creed is God's story in miniature form or as one theologian stated, "What the Scriptures say at length, the Creed says briefly" (Nicholas Lash, Believing Three Ways in One God: A Reading of the Apostle's Creed [London: SCM,1992], p. 8).
The Creed affirms the truth from creation to Christ's birth, death and resurrection, to the sending of the Holy Spirit, to the acts of the Church and finally the second coming of Christ.
For those who are rediscovering Catholicism, the Creed is more than a checklist, more than a declaration of what we believe, and continue to believe. The Creed is a weekly reminder that our lives are part of a much larger cosmic drama. We are participants in the greatest story the world has ever known.
So why do we recite the Creed every week starting with, "I believe?" The Creed doesn't change and the likelihood that we have changed our mind concerning the Creed, week after month after year is slim.
So why repeatedly say, "I believe?"
Christ reveals through his Church that there are two aspects of belief.
First, belief is something intellectual. It is "a free assent to the whole truth that God has revealed" (CCC 150). In other words, we agree with all that the Church officially teaches.
Secondly, and what will prove to be more life transforming is "a personal adherence… to God."
The word that we say many times in the Mass, "amen," comes from the Hebrew word for belief. Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger taught how the word "amen" can be understood as meaning to take one's stand on something else. (Introduction to Christianity, San Francisco: Ignatius press, 1990, p. 39)
When we recite the Creed we are not simply stating that we intellectually believe something the Church has taught us. It goes beyond this, it involves both reason and will by acknowledging both what the Church has taught concerning salvation history and the act of personally entrusting our life to God. In short, by reciting the Creed, we are affirming in the statements that we make that we are totally entrusting our lives to Christ.
For example when we say, "I believe in one God…" we are making a personal statement and not simply a theological declaration. We do believe that God exists, but we are also saying that our entire life is entrusted to God who created us and has a plan for our lives.
Both elements of "believe" are realized in the relationship between a husband and wife. The husband certainly believes that his wife exists. But his relationship with his wife goes beyond believing in her existence when he says, "I believe in you." There is a certain fullness to our faith when we go from believing that God exists to entrusting ourselves to him on a weekly basis (Tweet this).
This next week during Mass when you recite the Creed be aware that you are not simply agreeing with a check list of beliefs but you are entrusting more and more of your life to God. Entrusting ourselves to God is the admittance that God's story is the true story of the universe and that you will follow his will by doing all that he has commanded.
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What is a Pop Socket?
A Pop Socket is an expandable grip designed to mount on the back of most electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets and cases. It was originally designed by David Barnett who first launched his product in 2014 and has since become one of the most popular accessories for modern gadgets.
Pop Sockets extend up to two inches off the back of your device, providing a comfortable grip that makes it easier to hold onto. The expandable design also lets you stand your device upright on a table or other flat surface, making it easier to watch videos or take hands-free photos. Another benefit of this design is that it keeps smudges and scratches off the actual device itself. In addition to its practicality, Pop Sockets are great for expressing individual style with their creative collection of artwork and unique designs available on their website or in stores across North America.
So from phone cases with simple swaps to designs unlike any other, a Pop Socket can make carrying or holding everyday items safer, more convenient and much more stylish! With so many options out there, be sure to find a Pop Socket that reflects your own taste and personality!
How Can I Remove a Pop Socket?
Removing a Pop Socket from your device is easier than you think. In a few simple steps, you can have it off and out of the way in no time.
First, start by using either your fingers or a flathead screwdriver to get underneath the edge of the Pop Socket. Using gentle force, pull outward until it pops off of your device. You may want to go slowly and careful not to damage either your device's surface or the Pop Socket itself.
Once it's been taken off, use an appropriate cleaning agent such as rubbing alcohol in order to remove any residue that is left over from where the Pop Socket was stuck on with adhesive. This will help ensure that when you put a new one on, there won't be anything left behind that would create an obstruction for the adhesive to stick properly.
Now that everything is clean and ready for application, it's time to re-apply the adhesive on the backside of your new Pop Socket that will allow it to stick onto your device without any issue or obstruction when inserted back into place. Depending on what type of adhesives come attached with this particular Pop Socket (which can vary between different models), affix enough so that when you insert it onto your device once again, there won't be any loose space or empty area left uncovered by covering adhesive. After placing the new adhesive correctly on both surfaces – pop socket and phone/
What Tools are Needed to Remove a Pop Socket?
Removing a Pop Socket requires several tools that depend on the environment in which it's being removed from. Generally, one will need either a pair of flat head tweezers or thumbtacks. The tweezers should have enough grip to cradle and insert into the Pop Socket's adhesive layer, allowing for easy removal. If using thumbtacks, make sure the straight pins are pushed all the way through the plastic corners so as not to risk tearing any adhesive left on the back after removal. A plastic putty knife can come in handy for dislodging stubborn Popsockets, along with a heat gun when dealing with more stubborn adhesives. Depending on what type of material your surface is made out of, rubbing alcohol may be required to break down oils released by certain contact-based Popsockets (e.g., sticky backs). Finally, face masks should always be worn while removing any kind of residue to prevent respiration issues related to long exposure times.
What Are the Benefits of Removing a Pop Socket?
Removing a pop socket can have many benefits for your device, phone case and lifestyle. Removing a pop socket provides extra flexibility to maneuver and use your device with ease and comfort. Here are some of the top benefits of removing a pop socket:
1. Enhanced protection: Pop sockets don't just provide grip, they are also very protective if you drop your phone on the floor or other hard surfaces. By removing them from your device you essentially give yourself an additional layer of protection for the back of your phone which could prevent it from getting scratched or cracked when it's dropped.
2. No sticky residue: If you're looking to switch between cases often because you like to keep up with trends, remove any residue that might be caused by leaving the pop socket on by taking it off before changing cases. This ensures it looks nice at all times, while also preventing potential damage to either item.
3. Easier accessorizing: Removing a pop socket offers more options for accessorizing your device without having to worry about a bulky attachment being in the way every time you put something new on there such as stickers or jewelry pieces like charms and pendants.
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The Basics of Poker
Poker is a game of chance, but it also requires a significant amount of skill and psychology. If you're thinking about playing poker for real money, it's important to understand the rules of the game before you start betting. This article will help you get started by defining some of the key terms and explaining the basics of poker.
The game of poker consists of betting rounds and the creation of a five-card hand. The player with the highest-ranked hand wins the pot – all of the bets made during the round. Generally, the best hand is made up of two cards in your own possession and three community cards.
To improve your poker skills, practice and observe others. Watching experienced players play will help you learn the game quickly and develop good instincts. Try to pick out what factors are influencing their decision-making process. For example, the size of raises (the larger the raise, the tighter you should play) and stack sizes (when short stacked, it's usually better to play fewer speculative hands).
Each player is dealt two cards face down at the beginning of each round. Once everyone has their cards, the dealer reveals the community cards called the flop and each player makes a 5-card poker hand by choosing to either fold, call or raise. The winner of the pot is the player who holds the highest poker hand when all of the other players have folded.
There are many different poker games, with subtle differences in how betting rounds are played and how the cards are arranged into a hand. The basic rules are the same across most games, though. Typically, you'll have to place chips – which represent real money – into the pot in order to bet. These chips can be any color, but they are usually red, white or black.
In the betting phase, one player – designated by the rules of the game – places the first bet. Each player must then place in the pot at least as much money as the player before him. Depending on the game, there may be additional betting intervals, such as the turn and river.
There is no single hand that always wins in poker, but some hands are more powerful than others. For instance, a pair of kings is not a bad starting hand, but an ace on the flop can spell trouble. If you have pocket kings, it's probably best to fold if the flop contains lots of straight cards or flush cards. This will help you avoid a big loser. If you're unsure of what to do, ask an experienced player for advice. Ultimately, you should only gamble with money that you can afford to lose. It is a good idea to keep track of your winnings and losses. This way, you can determine whether you're making progress or need to make changes to your strategy. | eng | ade622c9-82a5-4208-8791-9d2572c5bb8e | http://rubenjpromotional.com/the-basics-of-poker-15/ |
What is a Hysterectomy? Why is it Needed?
By Team Elda,
Published May 19, 2023
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a woman's uterus, or womb. The uterus is the organ where a fetus grows during pregnancy. In some cases, the ovaries and fallopian tubes may also be removed along with the uterus.
There are several reasons why a hysterectomy may be needed, including:
Cancer: A hysterectomy may be recommended to treat cancer of the uterus, cervix, or ovaries.
Fibroids: Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths in the uterus that can cause heavy bleeding, pain, or pressure. A hysterectomy may be recommended if other treatments have failed.
Endometriosis: Endometriosis is a condition where the tissue that lines the uterus grows outside of it, causing pain and other symptoms. A hysterectomy may be recommended if other treatments have failed.
Adenomyosis: Adenomyosis is a condition where the tissue that lines the uterus grows into the muscle wall of the uterus, causing pain and heavy bleeding. A hysterectomy may be recommended if other treatments have failed.
Prolapse: Uterine prolapse is a condition where the uterus drops down into the vaginal canal. A hysterectomy may be recommended if other treatments have failed.
Chronic pelvic pain: Chronic pelvic pain can be caused by a variety of conditions, including endometriosis, fibroids, or pelvic inflammatory disease. If other treatments have failed, a hysterectomy may be recommended in rare cases.
It's important to note that a hysterectomy is a major surgery and should only be considered after careful consideration of all treatment options. The decision to have a hysterectomy should be made in consultation with a healthcare provider. | eng | a371b81e-2f45-438a-a71f-ccd9c9ddcabc | https://www.eldahealth.com/blogposts/what-is-a-hysterectomy-why-is-it-needed |
Pearl Glass Beads Bow Headband
Description
The Pearl Glass Beads Bow Headband is an exquisite and charming hair accessory that effortlessly blends elegance and playfulness. This headband features a delicate band, typically made of a flexible and comfortable material to ensure a snug fit on the head without causing discomfort.
The highlight of this headband is the intricate bow design, meticulously crafted from lustrous pearl glass beads. The beads shimmer and catch the light, adding a touch of sophistication to any hairstyle. The pearls are arranged in a lovely pattern, showcasing the attention to detail and craftsmanship that went into creating this accessory.
The bow itself is the focal point of the headband, positioned prominently on the top or side of the head, depending on personal preference. The size of the bow is typically moderate, striking the perfect balance between being noticeable and not overwhelming.
Whether you're attending a formal event, celebrating a special occasion, or simply want to elevate your everyday look, the Pearl Glass Beads Bow Headband is a versatile choice. It complements various hairstyles, from loose waves to elegant updos, and it adds a touch of timeless beauty to any outfit | eng | bfd9bbae-61c4-499b-badf-b18ca0e73039 | https://www.horticu.com/de/products/baroque-vintage-pearl-glass-beads-bow-headband-fashion-hairbands-hair-band-hair-accessories |
The meaning of colored strips on toothpaste: debunking a common myth
The colors of the stripes on toothpaste tubes carry certain information. A very popular myth says so at least. Sometimes black-striped toothpaste is called especially dangerous, as it allegedly contains aggressive chemicals.
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According to another version, the stripes on the paste determine its level of abrasiveness. OBOZREVATEL debunks a popular myth about the meaning of color marks on tubes.
Often you can find the assumption that the stripes on the tube of toothpaste is a kind of labeling. The green one stands for "safe", which means that only natural ingredients are included, the red one indicates the presence of synthetic and natural substances, the blue one has the ratio of natural to chemical substances of 20% to 80% respectively, and the black one indicates an aggressive synthetic composition.
This theory does not stand up to criticism, nor does the opinion that the stripe denotes the level of abrasiveness. Here's an analogy: the black bar is the paste most abrasive and scratchy the enamel, green is quite acceptable for everyday use, the so-called phytopaste based on herbs.
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In fact, the multicolored markings on the tube are just a sign for the packaging machines. It is needed so that the sensor on the conveyor could recognize this marking and cut the tube at the right place. The basic rule is that the mark must contrast with the background color, otherwise the sensor will not read it.
So the strips are technical elements, they do not determine the composition, abrasiveness or level of whitening in any way. Often such labels are made using the initial color of the package design.
Natural toothpaste can be identified by the marks of organizations that certify natural products.
By the way, experts advise not to wet the toothbrush before you start brushing your teeth. Recent studies have proven that dry brushing will help get rid of bad breath. Brushing without adding water fights halitosis better. To learn how to brush your teeth correctly to ensure the health of your mouth and enamel, read this material. | eng | f9ee2fe2-b390-4640-bf69-ec910a8b2bee | https://eng.obozrevatel.com/section-life/news-the-meaning-of-colored-strips-on-toothpaste-debunking-a-common-myth-30-06-2023.html |
Can Cats Have Too Much Catnip?
Catnip, also known as Nepeta cataria, is a herb that is well-known for its ability to elicit a strong response in cats. When cats smell or ingest catnip, they may experience a range of behaviors including rolling around, pawing at the ground, and even becoming more playful or energetic. Catnip is generally considered to be safe for cats, and most cats will not consume enough of it to cause any negative effects.
However, it is possible for cats to have too much catnip. If a cat consumes large amounts of fresh catnip, they may experience digestive upset, including vomiting or diarrhea. It is important to monitor your cat's behavior and consumption of catnip to ensure that they are not overindulging.
In addition, not all cats are affected by catnip. Some cats may be completely unresponsive to it, while others may only have a mild reaction. It is believed that the sensitivity to catnip is inherited, so if your cat does not seem to be affected by it, it is likely that they simply do not have the necessary genetic predisposition.
Overall, catnip can be a fun and harmless way to entertain your feline friend, as long as it is used in moderation. If you are concerned about your cat's reaction to catnip or their consumption of it, it is always a good idea to consult with your veterinarian.
How much catnip is too much for my cat?
It is generally recommended to limit your cat's exposure to catnip to no more than a few times a week. Giving your cat too much catnip can lead to digestive issues such as vomiting or diarrhea, as well as behavioral changes such as excessive grooming or restlessness.
Not all cats react to catnip in the same way. Some cats may be more sensitive to it than others and may become overwhelmed or agitated with too much exposure. If you notice any negative reactions in your cat after giving them catnip, it is best to stop giving it to them and seek the advice of a veterinarian.
Overall, it is important to use caution when giving your cat catnip and to pay attention to their reactions. A little bit of catnip can be a fun and enriching treat for your furry friend, but it is important to remember to not overdo it.
Is it OK to give a cat catnip every day?
It is generally considered safe for cats to have catnip every day. Catnip is a natural herb that can have a stimulating effect on cats, causing them to become more playful and active. However, it is important to remember that every cat is different and may react differently to catnip. Some cats may not have any reaction to catnip at all, while others may become overly hyper or agitated.
It is recommended to give your cat small amounts of catnip, rather than large amounts all at once. You can also try giving your cat catnip toys or treats, rather than loose catnip, to help control the amount they are consuming.
While it is generally considered safe for cats to have catnip every day, it is important to monitor your cat's behavior and reactions to the herb. If you notice any negative changes in your cat's behavior, it is best to stop giving them catnip and consult with your veterinarian.
Do cats enjoy being high on catnip?
Cats and catnip have a unique and special relationship that has been enjoyed by felines for centuries. Catnip, also known as Nepeta cataria, is a perennial herb that belongs to the mint family. It contains a chemical called nepetalactone, which has a strong, pungent aroma that is irresistible to cats.
When cats encounter catnip, they will often roll around in it, rub their face and body against it, and even chew on it. This behavior is known as "feline euphoria," and it is thought to be caused by the nepetalactone activating certain receptors in the brain that produce feelings of pleasure and happiness.
But do cats actually enjoy being high on catnip? The answer is a resounding yes! Many cats seem to genuinely enjoy the effects of catnip, and will often seek it out on their own if it is available. It is important to note, however, that not all cats are affected by catnip. It is thought that about 50% of cats are sensitive to its effects, so if your cat doesn't seem to be interested in catnip, it's likely that they just aren't sensitive to it.
Overall, it is clear that cats do enjoy being high on catnip. It provides them with a sense of pleasure and excitement, and can even help to reduce stress and anxiety. So if you want to give your furry friend a little bit of extra joy, consider introducing them to catnip and see how they react!
Catnip for cats reviews
Pros:
Catnip is a herb that can be used to provide stimulation and excitement for cats. Many cats will roll around, play, and rub their face on catnip toys or plants when they are exposed to it.
Catnip can be used as a natural training tool for cats. For example, you can use it to encourage a cat to use a scratching post or go into a carrier.
Catnip can be used to help reduce stress and anxiety in cats. Some cats may become more relaxed and less anxious when exposed to catnip.
Cons:
Not all cats respond to catnip. In fact, it is estimated that only around 50-70% of cats are affected by it.
Some cats may become overly excited or aggressive when exposed to catnip, which could be a concern if you have multiple cats or children in the household.
Catnip can be addictive for some cats, so it is important to use it in moderation.
Side effects:
Some cats may experience side effects after being exposed to catnip, such as vomiting, diarrhea, or lethargy. These effects are usually temporary and should resolve on their own.
It is possible for cats to have an allergic reaction to catnip, which could cause symptoms such as swelling, hives, or difficulty breathing. If you notice any of these symptoms in your cat after giving them catnip, stop using it immediately and seek veterinary care.
Catnip is generally considered safe for cats when used in moderation. It is not toxic and is not known to cause any long-term health effects.
Drug interactions:
There are no known drug interactions with catnip. However, it is always a good idea to consult with a veterinarian before giving your cat any new supplement or herb, just to be safe.
Contraindications:
There are no known contraindications for catnip. However, as mentioned above, cats with certain medical conditions or allergies may not be able to safely use catnip. It is always a good idea to consult with a veterinarian before giving your cat any new supplement or herb.
Overall, catnip can be a useful and enjoyable addition to your cat's life, but it is important to use it in moderation and be aware of any potential side effects or reactions. As with any new addition to your cat's diet or environment, it is always a good idea to consult with a veterinarian before starting to use catnip.
Catnip complaints
Catnip is a popular herb that is often used to provide cats with a sense of pleasure and relaxation. However, some cats may have negative reactions to catnip, leading to complaints from both the cats and their owners.
One common complaint about catnip is that it can lead to hyperactive behavior in some cats. While some cats may become more playful and energetic after smelling or ingesting catnip, others may become overly excited and restless. This can lead to destructive behavior, such as scratching and biting, which can be frustrating for owners.
Another complaint about catnip is that it can cause digestive issues in some cats. Some cats may experience stomach upset or vomiting after consuming catnip, which can be uncomfortable and potentially dangerous if left untreated.
Additionally, some cats may develop a tolerance to catnip over time, leading to a decrease in the herb's effectiveness. This can be frustrating for owners who are trying to use catnip as a way to provide their cats with mental and physical stimulation.
Not all cats will experience negative reactions to catnip. However, it's important to monitor your cat's behavior and reactions to the herb to ensure their safety and comfort. If you have concerns about your cat's reactions to catnip, it's always a good idea to consult with your veterinarian.
Does catnip permanently affect cats?
Catnip is a plant that is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is a member of the mint family and is known for its ability to affect the behavior of cats. When cats smell catnip, it can cause them to become excited and playful. However, the effects of catnip are temporary and do not permanently alter a cat's behavior.
Catnip contains a chemical called nepetalactone, which is responsible for its effects on cats. When cats inhale this chemical, it activates certain receptors in their brains that can cause them to become more playful and active. Some cats may also exhibit a trance-like state or become more affectionate when exposed to catnip.
The effects of catnip typically last for about 10-15 minutes before wearing off. After this, cats will typically lose interest in the catnip and may even ignore it for a period of time. This is because their bodies become accustomed to the chemical and it no longer has the same effect.
Not all cats are affected by catnip. Some cats may be completely unaffected, while others may have a strong reaction. The sensitivity to catnip is thought to be genetic, so it is possible for cats within the same litter to have different reactions to the plant.
How often should I give my cat catnip?
In general, it is recommended to give your cat catnip once or twice a week. This frequency allows them to experience the benefits of catnip without overconsumption. It is also important to remember that not all cats will react to catnip, as it is an inherited trait.
While catnip is generally safe for cats, it is possible for them to have an adverse reaction to it. Symptoms of overconsumption can include vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. If you notice any of these symptoms in your cat after giving them catnip, it is important to stop giving it to them and consult your veterinarian.
Alternative to catnip for cats
Catnip is a popular herb that is known for its ability to attract and stimulate cats. However, not all cats are affected by catnip and some may even be allergic to it. If you're looking for alternatives to catnip for your feline friend, here are a few options:
Valerian root – This herb has a strong, musky scent that can be attractive to cats. It's often used as a natural sedative and can help calm anxious or stressed cats.
Silvervine – This herb, native to Asia, is known to have a similar effect on cats as catnip. It can be found in a powder or stick form and is often used in toys and scratching posts.
Fennel – This herb has a sweet, licorice-like scent that can be appealing to cats. It can be found in a powder or oil form and can be used to stimulate your cat's sense of smell and playfulness.
Lemon balm – This herb has a refreshing, citrus scent that can be attractive to cats. It can be found in a dried or fresh form and is often used to promote relaxation and reduce anxiety in cats.
Catmint – This herb, also known as nepeta, is a close relative of catnip and has a similar effect on cats. It can be found in a dried or fresh form and can be used to stimulate your cat's sense of smell and playfulness.
Cat thyme – This herb has a strong, pungent scent that can be attractive to cats. It can be found in a dried or fresh form and is often used to stimulate your cat's sense of smell and playfulness.
Rosemary – This herb has a refreshing, woodsy scent that can be appealing to cats. It can be found in a dried or fresh form and is often used to stimulate your cat's sense of smell and playfulness.
Sage – This herb has a strong, earthy scent that can be attractive to cats. It can be found in a dried or fresh form and is often used to stimulate your cat's sense of smell and playfulness | eng | dee8e766-626f-42fc-be29-2865632cb068 | https://www.bestiepaws.com/cat/can-cats-have-too-much-catnip/ |
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As I write these words, I am ninety years old. My ninetieth birthday passed last year on December 25th 1998.
The only advantage of being ninety, as opposed to being sixty, seventy or eighty, is that one can look forward to death with greater certainty. When you're sixty or seventy, the thought of death crosses your mind like a shadow. It disturbs you and worries you. By the time you reach my age you are longing for it.
Yes, the world around me may be getting noisier, sexier and more horrible by the minute, but at least I can comfort myself with the fact that the end is in sight. Or so I thought.
Imagine my horror when I opened the newspaper just the other day and discovered they will soon be able to make us all live until we turn one hundred and thirty. It doesn't bear thinking about.
The truth is my body is dying on me. These days I carry it around like a horrible old overcoat. As you get older and older, your body begins to decay. You start to smell of death and there's nothing you can do about it.
My eyesight has deteriorated to the point where I can no longer see properly. I should wear glasses when I go out, but I am far too vain for facial clutter. As a result, when I venture outside I walk the streets nearly blind.
To add to this, I am also now partially deaf. This means I appear to ignore the greetings of friends and mishear the inquiries of strangers. The deafness combined with my blindness results in people talking to me as if I'm a non-comprehending child, which can be annoying if not used to one's advantage.
Nevertheless, I remain perfectly capable of comprehending what someone might say to me, were I actually able to see the person in question and hear the words they speak | eng | 0b68b997-6a26-4fa6-8cbc-f592663e3697 | https://www.thepinknews.com/2017/11/29/an-alien-an-outsider-exclusive-extract-from-quentin-crisps-final-autobiography/ |
How To Extract Precious Metals From Radio Components
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Many radio components contain precious and semi-precious metals: silver, gold and platinum. You can extract these metals at home, but this requires time and effort. In addition, you will need certain reagents.
How to extract precious metals from radio components
Instructions
Step 1
Take the gold plated brass and copper radio parts. Make a solution of hydrochloric and sulfuric acids (1 liter of sulfuric acid with a density of 1.8 g / cm3 and 250 ml of hydrochloric acid with a density of 1.19 g / cm3). Heat the solution to a temperature of 60-70 degrees Celsius. Dip the details into it. Add a small amount of nitric acid. The resulting "aqua regia" will dissolve the gold.
Step 2
In the absence of nitric acid, remove the gold plating by anodic dissolution in a solution of sulfuric or hydrochloric acid at a temperature of 15 to 25 degrees Celsius. In this case, the current strength should be 0.1–1 A / dm2, and the cathode should be lead or iron. You see that the current has dropped - the gold is dissolved.
Step 3
Extract the platinum with nitric acid. Throw platinum-containing radio parts into it. The precious metal will precipitate. Drain the acid into another container. Neutralize the sediment with a baking soda solution. Gold can be recovered in the same way.
Step 4
Remove the silver. Take copper or brass radio parts in which silver is applied to the case or contacts. Make a mixture of sulfuric acid and nitric acid (19 to 1, 2). Heat the mixture to 80 degrees. Remove the silver from this solution by reducing it with the same amount of zinc chips or dust.
Step 5
Pay attention to the silver content in some radio parts. Silver is contained in a fairly large amount in capacitors. For example, K15-5 contains 29, 901 grams, and K10-7 contains 13, 652 grams. silver (the calculation is taken for 1000 pieces). You can also take almost any radio parts of the Soviet era, they also contain silver in sufficient quantities.
Step 6
Remove the silver from the relay. They contain it in its purest form. For example, in RES6 - 157 gr. silver, and in RSCh52 its content is 688 grams, and in RVM the share of semiprecious metal is 897.4 grams. (data is given for 1000 pieces).
Step 7
And the last thing. As you can see, precious metals are mainly extracted using various acids. It is necessary to work with acids very carefully, observing all safety rules. Remember, acid is not only dangerous if it comes into contact with the skin, you can get burns even if you inhale its vapors. Take care of yourself! | eng | 8c1c528d-3ef8-4c6b-87e1-74c412dad4db | https://worldlifeadvice.com/10630928-how-to-extract-precious-metals-from-radio-components |
Diet for Rapid Weight Loss
Rapid weight loss is often sought after by those looking to shed pounds quickly. It's not just about losing weight but doing it in a way that's healthy and sustainable. Whether it's for a special occasion or to kickstart a long-term weight loss plan, there are strategies you can follow. However, it's important to know that quick weight loss may not always be the safest or most effective way to lose weight.
Below, you'll find tips and diet plans that may help you in losing weight rapidly but always consult with a healthcare provider before making drastic changes to your diet.
Foods to Include
Fruits and Vegetables
In particular, fruits and vegetables are low in calories but high in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Including them in your diet can help you feel full without consuming too many calories.
Lean Proteins
Lean meats, poultry, fish, and plant-based proteins like tofu and lentils provide essential nutrients. They help build muscle and keep you feeling satisfied.
Whole Grains
Whole grains, such as brown rice, whole barley, whole wheat, oatmeal, wild rice, quinoa, and whole wheat bread, contain more nutrients and fiber than refined grains. They help you feel full longer, aiding in weight loss.
Foods to Avoid
Sugary Drinks and Snacks
Sugary drinks and snacks can add extra calories without much nutritional value. Cutting them out of your diet can make a big difference in your weight loss journey.
High-Fat Foods
Fried foods, butter, and cream are high in unhealthy fats. Limiting these can help reduce your calorie intake.
Processed Foods
Processed foods often contain hidden sugars and unhealthy fats. Avoiding them helps in making healthier choices.
Tips for a Healthy Rapid Weight Loss
Create a Balanced Meal Plan
Make a meal plan that includes a variety of foods from all the food groups. This ensures that you get the nutrients you need while losing weight. Below is a sample one-week diet meal plan designed for rapid weight loss:
This plan focuses on whole, unprocessed foods and includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. The snacks are designed to keep you satisfied between meals, and the portion sizes should be adjusted according to your individual needs and goals.
While this plan might be a good starting point, it's best to consult with a healthcare provider or dietitian to ensure it's appropriate for you. They can make adjustments based on your unique needs, preferences, and any specific health concerns you might have.
Exercise Regularly
Adding regular exercise to your routine will not only help you burn calories but also keep your body fit and healthy.
Stay Hydrated
Monitor Portion Sizes
Eating controlled portions helps you consume only the calories you need. So, make sure to watch your portion sizes.
Consider Professional Guidance
According to dietitians and nutritionists, seeking professional guidance ensures that your rapid weight loss plan is safe and tailored to your individual needs.
Warning: Potential Risks
Rapid weight loss might sound appealing, but it can have potential risks. Losing weight too quickly can lead to nutrient deficiencies, muscle loss, and other health problems. Always consult with a healthcare provider to determine what's best for you.
Remember, a balanced approach that combines a healthy diet with exercise and proper guidance is usually the best way to lose weight. Quick fixes might give you fast results, but the key to long-term success is making lifestyle changes that you can maintain. So, while these tips might help you lose weight rapidly, it's essential to approach them with caution and awareness of the potential risks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rapid Weight Loss Safe?
Rapid weight loss might seem like a quick fix, but it can have potential risks. Losing weight too fast can lead to nutrient deficiencies, muscle loss, and other health problems. It's always best to consult with a healthcare provider or dietitian to create a plan that's safe and suitable for your individual needs.
Can I Eat My Favorite Foods and Still Lose Weight Quickly?
You can still enjoy some of your favorite foods, but moderation is key. Focus on portion control and choose healthier versions of your favorite dishes. Balancing treats with nutritious meals and regular exercise helps you stay on track while still enjoying the foods you love.
How Much Exercise Should I Include in My Rapid Weight Loss Plan?
Exercise is an essential part of any weight loss plan. The amount you need depends on various factors like your age, fitness level, and weight loss goals. A combination of both cardio and strength training exercises is often recommended. According to fitness experts, aiming for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise per week is a good starting point.
Will the Weight Stay Off After Rapid Weight Loss?
Losing weight rapidly might give you quick results, but maintaining that weight loss can be challenging. The key to long-term success is making lifestyle changes that you can maintain. Following a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and seeking professional guidance can help you keep the weight off. A slow and steady approach to weight loss is often more sustainable and healthier in the long runYou may have heard of certain culprits when it comes to gaining belly…
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Innovation Can Be Learned: Join Our Design Thinking Boot Camp
Design Thinking is a user-centric approach to innovation. It uses tools and methods used by designers such as user research, rapid prototyping and testing
Design thinking is a user-centred approach to innovation. It uses tools and methods employed by designers like user research, fast prototyping, and testing.
We recommend it to our clients because it is an easy way to test new ideas, fast and cheaply.
At the centre of the design thinking approach is the ability to think and act strategically. Every new product or service has to solve a problem in the market. The most important part of the design process is gathering consumer insights, understanding customers through empathy and a genuine desire to create a product or service that solves their problem.
Design thinking is an iterative process. During the bootcamp, we develop ideas, create prototypes, test, collect feedback and then we refine the prototype until the product reaches a level of quality and functionality that makes it marketable. Ideas developed using the Design thinking methodology go through five steps: Understand, Define, Ideate, Prototype and Test.
Design thinking boootcamps are organised over the duration of two days. In the first day, we cover the three initial phases: understand, define and ideate. The second day we prototype and test ideas.
DAY 1
UNDERSTAND
We start the bootcamp by understanding the challenges we're facing. Why does the company need to develop this idea? Is there a real opportunity in the market? What are the existing solutions to the problems we're trying to solve? What are our objectives and what are we trying to achieve? At this stage, we divide the members of the company into teams.
Design thinking is a synergistic team effort. One of the principles of Knowledge Building, a model developed by Scardamalia & Bereiter is "connective cognitive collaboration". When designing, we build on the ideas of others. This is the reason why scrutinising existing information, and possible solutions is an important step in the process.
Moreover, to get a thorough understanding of user needs, strategic designers go through a couple of phases. One is analysing the archetype or the typical client of the chosen market segment. Then we challenge the status quo because we want to uncover who the customers are, what are their real needs, as opposed to the stated needs. Design thinkers explore, socialise, interview people, and immerse themselves in their native environment.
Bootcamp participants are encouraged to use graphic representations of their ideas early on in the process to attain a shared understanding of what is being discussed.
DEFINE
At this stage, teams process and synthesize the results of the user needs research. Now it's time to frame problems clearly and concretely. Based on the information we get from the users, some problems need to be reframed.
IDEATE
In the ideation phase, we go from convergent to divergent thinking. Firstly, the team is encouraged to generate a wide variety of ideas that could lead to possible solutions. This is probably one of the most inspiring stages of the design thinking process. There are no limits to what ideas participants may come up with. Statements like "we've tried it before, and it didn't work", "it's too ambition", or "it's unfeasible" are banned from this stage of the ideation process.
In the idea generation phase, sometimes our innovation consultants use a technique called The Six Thinking Hats, developed by Edward de Bono, a brain training pioneer and the father of Lateral thinking. It is recommended to use these hats which are different ways of approaching a problem to get to lateral thinking.
Every time we think of new ideas, we take into consideration several factors: pros, cons, conflicting thoughts and so on. By using one of the six hats at a time, we attempt to analyse a problem from one single perspective. The blue hat represents control (it's usually worn by the facilitator that sets the structure of the meeting, generates examples and provides conclusions). The white hat represents objective thinking, control, and focus on data. The black hat is the sceptical hat that points out possible risks and problems. It draws attention to possible errors in a constructive way. The yellow hat is the optimistic hat, used to identify benefits, advantages and values. The green hat focuses on opportunities and creative thinking. Finally, the red hat is the hat of feelings and intuition. Because how we feel about a particular product plays an integral part in the decision-making process of buying a product, it's useful to wear it but for a limited time.
The visualization of ideas is strongly advised, again to keep everybody on the same page. After the ideation phase, we go into divergent thinking mode. The team selects the best ideas to be taken further into prototyping.
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During the second day of the bootcamp, we add the principles of lean start-up to design thinking.
PROTOTYPING
Now it's time to transform the best ideas into prototypes. We build an MVP based on the main functionalities established in the ideation phase. A prototype can be anything from a simple sketch on paper to a LEGO construct, or an illustration.
TESTING
The final stage of the process is usability testing. Are the product's characteristics useful? Do they correspond to users' needs? To find out, we organise tests, trial launches, or involve customers in the co-creation process. The testing process must include measurable metrics that can demonstrate causation.
The learn start-up methodology proposes a method called the Five Whys, extremely valuable in the testing phase. The technique invented by Taiichi Ohno, the founder of Toyota Production Systems, is used to identify the root cause of a problem and to limit the number of defects per product. It's based on the idea that every technical problem is ultimately a people problem that can be solved. When applied correctly, it indicates if the MVP is developing into the right product. If not, it's time to pivot, make structural changes and test again. | eng | 41e524d0-e83f-49f5-9a2e-ad831d05fc58 | https://opinno.com/story/innovation-can-be-learned-join-our-design-th/ |
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Managing skin tears in primary care settings
Skin tears may be under-recognised, misdiagnosed and inappropriately treated. This article explains why skin tears occur, how they can be prevented and how to treat them
The prevalence of skin tears is thought to be rising in line with the world wide ageing population. Skin tears may be under-recognised, misdiagnosed and inappropriately treated. This article explains why skin tears occur, how they can be prevented and how to treat them.
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Alice Evans has knocked her leg and sustained a 25cm long laceration. The wound is bleeding and there is some loss of skin. Mrs Evans has sustained a skin tear. This is an acute wound that is more likely to occur in older people. Staff in primary care, in care homes, in the ambulance service, walk in centres and accident and emergency may encounter people with skin tears. The causes of skin tears may not be understood and wounds may be inappropriately treated.
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Flavorful and Fit: 10 Tasty Healthy Recipes for a Balanced Diet
Maintaining a balanced diet doesn't have to be bland or boring. In fact, it can be an exciting journey filled with flavorful and fit meals that nourish your body and please your taste buds. In this article, we'll explore ten tasty and healthy recipes that will make your culinary experience both enjoyable and nutritious. From hearty breakfasts to satisfying dinners and guilt-free desserts, these recipes are perfect for anyone looking to embrace a wholesome and balanced lifestyle.
1. Berry Blast Smoothie Bowl
Start your day with a burst of freshness and nutrients by indulging in a Berry Blast Smoothie Bowl. Blend together mixed berries, spinach, banana, and almond milk healthy recipes ideas until smooth. Pour the luscious mixture into a bowl and top it with sliced fruits, chia seeds, and a sprinkle of granola for added crunch. This vibrant smoothie bowl is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber, making it an excellent way to kickstart your day.
2. Avocado and Shrimp Salad
For a light and satisfying lunch, try an Avocado and Shrimp Salad. Combine fresh avocado slices, succulent shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber on a bed of mixed greens. Drizzle with a zesty lemon vinaigrette for a burst of flavor. This salad is not only delicious but also packed with healthy fats, protein, and essential nutrients.
3. Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers
Elevate your dinner with Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers. Fill colorful bell peppers with a delightful mixture of quinoa, chickpeas, spinach, and feta cheese. Roast them to perfection for a wholesome and flavorful meal that's rich in protein and fiber.
4. Zucchini Noodles with Pesto
Indulge in a carb-light yet delicious dish with Zucchini Noodles and Pesto. Spiralize fresh zucchini into noodle-like strands and toss them with homemade basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, and pine nuts. This low-carb alternative is perfect for those seeking a lighter, gluten-free option.
5. Teriyaki Tofu Stir-Fry
For a satisfying and protein-rich dinner, try a Teriyaki Tofu Stir-Fry. Marinate firm tofu in a flavorful teriyaki sauce and stir-fry it with colorful bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas. This delightful vegan dish is a harmonious blend of taste and nutrition.
6. Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Satisfy your pizza cravings without the guilt by making a Cauliflower Crust Pizza. Grate cauliflower and combine it with eggs, cheese, and herbs to form a dough. Bake it until crispy and then top it with your favorite pizza toppings. This gluten-free and veggie-packed pizza is a winner for both taste and nutrition.
7. Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Delight your taste buds and nourish your body with Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash. Roast acorn squash halves until tender and stuff them with a savory mixture of quinoa, black beans, diced veggies, and a touch of spice. This wholesome dish is a delightful blend of textures and flavors.
8. Baked Lemon Herb Salmon
For a mouthwatering and heart-healthy dinner, try Baked Lemon Herb Salmon. Season salmon fillets with a mixture of lemon zest, garlic, and fresh herbs, then bake them to perfection. This succulent dish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and essential nutrients.
9. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
Get creative with plant-based Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos. Roast sweet potatoes until tender and combine them with seasoned black beans, avocado slices, and fresh salsa. These tacos are not only visually appealing but also a delectable treat for your taste buds.
10. Chia Seed and Coconut Pudding
End your day on a sweet note with Chia Seed and Coconut Pudding. Mix chia seeds, coconut milk, and a touch of honey, then refrigerate until it thickens. Top with coconut flakes and fresh berries for a delectable and nutritious dessert.
Incorporate these tasty and healthy recipes into your meal planning, and you'll discover that nourishing your body can be both flavorful and fit.
Conclusion
A balanced diet doesn't mean sacrificing taste or enjoyment. With these ten tasty and healthy recipes, you can savor a variety of flavors while nourishing your body with essential nutrients. From energizing breakfasts to satisfying lunches and guilt-free desserts, these recipes offer a delicious way to maintain a wholesome and balanced lifestyle.
FAQs
Q: Can I use frozen berries in the Berry Blast Smoothie Bowl? A: Yes, frozen berries work well in smoothie bowls and can provide a refreshing and creamy texture.
Q: How can I make the Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers more filling? A: You can add cooked quinoa or brown rice to the stuffing to make the dish more filling and satisfying.
Q: Can I use store-bought pesto in the Zucchini Noodles with Pesto recipe? A: Yes, you can use store-bought pesto for convenience, but making your own pesto allows you to control the ingredients and customize the flavor.
Q: How long does the Chia Seed and Coconut Pudding need to refrigerate? A: It's best to refrigerate the Chia Seed and Coconut Pudding for at least 2-3 hours or overnight to achieve the desired pudding-like consistency.
Q: Are these recipes suitable for meal prep? A: Absolutely! Many of these recipes can be easily prepared in advance and enjoyed throughout the week for convenient and healthy meals. | eng | 4052420b-d26d-4f32-93ff-0e3495def41f | https://lodha-palavas.com/flavorful-and-fit-10-tasty-healthy-recipes-for-a-balanced-diet/ |
I started using the unique validator on a new project. My form uses both enableAjaxValidation and enableClientValidation. I noticed that the unique validator is not used for client validation (the clientValidateAttribute() method isn't overriden in CUniqueValidator).
Before I extend CUniqueValidator and implement clientValidateAttribute(), was there any design/illogical reasons why a clientValidateAttribute() method not being implemented for CUniqueValidator? The only forum post discussing this was in German (used Google Translate, but my question wasn't answered). | eng | ef74beb0-1e0d-4ac5-b0f0-04ce2136cf55 | https://forum.yiiframework.com/t/why-is-there-no-clientvalidateattribute-in-cuniquevalidator/55810 |
5 Bad Habits That Deteriorate Mental Health
Bad habits do not delay dwelling in a person. Knowing that they will cause harm, most people keep adopting them. Not getting good sleep or distance from exercise are included in these bad habits. Here are some habits that spoil mental health, and can make people go into depression and also suicidal thoughts.
Watching Porn: Many researchers have told that watching porn i.e. pornographic videos has a very bad effect on the health of the brain. Because of this, the chemical balance of the brain gets disturbed and regular life starts getting disturbed.
Spending More Time At Home: People who spend more time at home do not get sunlight and their body and mind have to bear its loss. The body is unable to feel active and depression can also occur in this condition. Staying most of the time at home may cause fear and anxiety issues in a person. Sometimes it can develop into depression and create suicidal thoughts.
Not Exercising: Exercise not only improves the health of our body but also of the mind. This improves learning ability and also increases memory. Studies have shown that exercising can help people get out of depression and even prevent them from getting into mental issues. That's why some exercises should be done daily.
Not Getting Enough Sleep: In the digital age, people are used to smartphones or other smart gadgets. Being engaged on the phone for hours spoils the system of sleep. If one gets into the habit of not getting enough sleep, then the burden on the mind starts increasing. Because of this, there is a problem with concentrating, having stress, anger issues and also sometimes anxiety.
Bad Eating Habits: People take more care of their health while eating whereas food affects both our mind and mood. Eating fried, junk or processed food can cause problems of chronic inflammation. Some research shows that bad eating habits can deteriorate mental health and affect daily lifestyle. | eng | a2d37a89-d3e8-4d57-846e-ea5a551de242 | https://bwwellbeingworld.businessworld.in/article/5-Bad-Habits-That-Deteriorate-Mental-Health/09-03-2023-468319/ |
How can I introduce my baby to different tastes and textures? #2023 updated information
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At Ark Putney Academy, we prioritise reading in every classroom. By promoting reading across the full curriculum spectrum, we equip students to read fluently and comprehend texts in every subject discipline. It is crucial that we nurture fluent readers who can independently comprehend a wide range of texts in order for them to successfully acquire knowledge and be successful in future learning. The skills involved in reading, comprehending and interpreting a text in the classroom – which involves self-reflection, discussion and navigating a divergence of opinions and interpretations – also develops students' empathy, tolerance and self-awareness.
Our reading across the curriculum strategy is founded upon the following five principles:
Reading is the pathway to learning – Reading is the key to unlocking the curriculum for students. Students are trained to read as historians, scientists, geographers and mathematicians, so that they can progressively build stamina for reading challenging, academic texts in the future.
Background knowledge matters – The reading students undertake in school is typically more complex than other forms and requires substantial background knowledge. Through pre-reading tasks, teachers equip students with background knowledge to aid their reading and comprehension.
Fluency aids comprehension – Reading with expression and accuracy contribute towards reading comprehension. Providing students with opportunities to read aloud in the classroom allows teachers to support students to develop fluency.
'Accountable Independent Reading' is a tool for life – Teachers support students to read texts for meaning by providing them with questions and tasks that support their comprehension, encourage 'active' reading habits and equip them to independently tackle challenging texts later in life.
Able readers read more independently – Children's reading ability determines how much they read. As teachers, we are committed to delivering high quality reading provision; if we can improve the teaching of reading, then we are likely to increase how much our students read for pleasure and engage in our subjects.
As part of our goal to develop students as fluent readers who can comprehend texts at or above their chronological reading age, staff use a range of strategies, such as:
All students complete the New Group Reading Test (NGRT) at the start of the academic year. Staff use the results to identify the reading ability of each student they teach and to inform how they support students with reading in their subject. Students who are working 2+ years below their chronological reading age level in Years 9 and 10 complete Lexia, a digital reading intervention programme that develops students' comprehension skills. We use the following programmes to support students to catch up on their literacy levels: Fresh Start, Expressive Writing and the LIT programme.
Our work on reading in the classroom is fully supported through our tutor and PSHE programme, our book club programme and our reading interventions programme.
All students have one tutor time per week dedicated to reading for pleasure. These sessions are focussed around diversity in literature to build cultural understanding and explore different attitudes and perspectives. In Year 7 students read Face by Benjamin Zephaniah; in Year 8 students read Windrush Child by Benjamin Zephaniah; in Year 9 students read Cane Warriors by Alex Wheatle; in Year 10 students read The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton; in Year 11 students read Ready Player One by Ernest Cline.
Finally, as part of our significant commitment to reading as a life-long skill for our students, we encourage them to make reading for pleasure a habit outside of school. | eng | bbb5b56b-a07b-4608-8b6e-7ab5ee8dce67 | https://arkputney.org/curriculum/our-approach/reading |
Personality test: which rocket will you choose? Find out if you're fueled by success or cruising towards contentment!
Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery? Take our intriguing test that will offer you deep insights into your motivations and aspirations. Challenge yourself today and uncover what truly drives you to your destination!
We all have different paths to walk and unique motivations that drive us.
Some of us are fueled by the desire for success, while others are more content to cruise through life at a more relaxed pace.
But what does this say about us as individuals? Are we more driven by success or guided by contentment?
This personality test might just hold the answer. Take a look at the image below featuring three rockets labeled A, B, and C.
Without thinking too much about it, choose the rocket that you're most drawn to. Trust your gut and let your subconscious guide you | eng | 4a240908-3885-4051-88a6-9f3c85730692 | https://tworiversrvparks.com/personality-test-which-rocket-will-you-choose-find-out-if-youre-fueled-by-success-or-cruising-towards-contentment/ |
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1. Which American sport went professional in 1869 after the teams came together and formed an organised league?
2. In 18th-century British India, this term was applied to a hunter skilled enough to kill the elusive bird named ______. The term was first attested in 1824 in the sense of the word 'sharpshooter'. What term?
3. Mike Godwin coined an eponymous law in 1990, which stated that as any internet discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving him approaches 1. Which person?
4. Ozymandias is a sonnet written by the English poet P.B. Shelley in 1818. In the olden days, Ozymandias was the Greek name for which Egyptian pharaoh?
5. In 2014, the Swiss Post introduced a special stamp to mark the 125th anniversary of this railway. Which railway? (Picture) | eng | 5a0e4d0c-836f-465e-b272-3ade5441393d | https://qwizzeria.com/2022/07/24/qwizzeria-daily-805/ |
Here are some steps you can take to create and implement an effective employee retention strategy:
Understand the reasons for employee turnover: To effectively retain your employees, you need to understand why they might leave. This might include issues with pay, benefits, job satisfaction, or career development opportunities.
Identify retention strategies: Based on your understanding of the reasons for employee turnover, identify strategies that can help you retain your employees. These might include offering competitive pay and benefits, providing opportunities for career development, and improving the work environment.
Communicate with your employees: Open, honest communication with your employees can help you understand their needs and concerns and identify ways to improve retention. Encourage employees to speak up and provide feedback, and be sure to listen and take action on their suggestions.
Implement retention strategies: Put your employee retention strategies into action. This might involve revising your pay and benefits package, implementing new training programs, or making improvements to the work environment.
Monitor and measure your retention efforts: Regularly track your employee retention rate and the effectiveness of your retention strategies. Use this data to identify areas for improvement and make adjustments to your retention strategy as needed.
By following these steps, you can create and implement an effective employee retention strategy that helps you retain your best employees and reduce turnover. | eng | 106f773e-30f1-4cbe-b796-13245e9423c7 | https://clienteye.com/question/how-do-i-create-and-implement-an-effective-employee-retention-strategy/ |
Modern Farming for productivity, consistency, and efficiency. Know the economy of scale for profitability, cost of structure and land development, site selection, construction, irrigation system, ground cover, plastic roofing, high value crops to grow, plant nutrition, cultivation, multiple stages for relay cropping and drip to waste system. A commercial greenhouse is a business, know the optimum operation to make it a viable business. Agribusiness How It Works. Instruct. Inspire. Succeed. #Agribusiness #Agriculture #Farming | eng | 999941f3-4f43-44fa-a4cc-0991c11fb185 | https://hydroculture.global/learn/greenhouse-site-selection/commercial-greenhouse-hydroponics-and-drip-irrigation-for-productivity/ |
The Chico Unified School District is considering starting school as early as Aug. 8 next year. On Aug. 8, the sun sets in Chico at 8:13 p.m. As a responsible parent, I put my kindergartner to bed at 8 p.m. on school nights. That means the sun is still shining in his bedroom window at my kindergartner"s 8 p.m. bedtime.
"Mommy, why do I have to go to bed when the sun is still out?"
Despite my best efforts, our kindergartner couldn"t go to sleep, and spent the first few weeks of school very tired indeed.
If CUSD would start school at a more reasonable date of August 29, sunset is at 7:44 p.m., so the sun is down before bedtime.
Please support having well-rested primary kids at school by supporting a later start date for school. | eng | e9acce4b-e4aa-418e-a086-d66344947e51 | https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2012/01/08/letter-aug-8-school-start-means-tired-learners/ |
The Japanese public echoed the state's abhorrence for this population of biracial babies. Whereas Japanese enthusiastically embraced cultural mixing with the U.S., they rejected biological mixing outright, seeing mixed-race babies as a threat to their racial purity and tantamount to an assault on the Japanese race itself. Black-Japanese babies were especially despised, but all biracial mixtures encountered greater prejudice in Japan than did biracial "GI babies" in Germany and Britain.5 Even Sawada Miki (沢田美喜, 1901-80), who in 1948 founded an orphanage for occupation babies, defended the policy of separating Japanese and biracial orphans. Mixed-race children, she felt, possessed "mental and physical handicaps" and in any case would never be accepted into Japanese society due to "the people's traditional dislike for Eurasian children."6 By 1955, Sawada's orphanage had accepted 468 babies and negotiated 262 adoptions in the U.S. No Japanese adoption service accepted Sawada's children, however, and a Japanese couple who had adopted one "returned it when the neighborhood prejudice they encountered proved too strong."7 | eng | 28a636d4-e086-46ff-b49c-0e10e099506a | https://www.mixedracestudies.org/?tag=esteban-delgado-arias |
Abstract
HLA-DRB1 alleles have been associated with several autoimmune diseases. For anti-citrullinated protein antibody positive rheumatoid arthritis (RA), HLA-DRB1 shared epitope (SE) alleles are the major genetic risk factors. In order to study the genetic regulation of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) Class II gene expression in immune cells, we investigated transcriptomic profiles of a variety of immune cells from healthy individuals carrying different HLA-DRB1 alleles. Sequencing libraries from peripheral blood mononuclear cells, CD4+ T cells, CD8+ T cells, and CD14+ monocytes of 32 genetically pre-selected healthy female individuals were generated, sequenced and reads were aligned to the standard reference. For the MHC region, reads were mapped to available MHC reference haplotypes and AltHapAlignR was used to estimate gene expression. Using this method, HLA-DRB and HLA-DQ were found to be differentially expressed in different immune cells of healthy individuals as well as in whole blood samples of RA patients carrying HLA-DRB1 SE-positive versus SE-negative alleles. In contrast, no genes outside the MHC region were differentially expressed between individuals carrying HLA-DRB1 SE-positive and SE-negative alleles, thus HLA-DRB1 SE alleles have a strong cis effect on gene expression. Altogether, our findings suggest that immune effects associated with different allelic forms of HLA-DR and HLA-DQ may be associated not only with differences in the structure of these proteins, but also with differences in their expression levels. | eng | b102f172-ad3e-4d92-809e-9b7c25cebb69 | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34484204/ |
8 Creative Video Editing Techniques You Should Master
As a videographer, you should be well aware that recording footage from one angle will only make your video look like CCTV surveillance footage. Yeah, nobody wants to see unless you upload fight footage onto a certain subreddit, but that's not our goal here.
There is an abundance of ways you can create more compelling videos, and you can do it all from your desktop or laptop computer.
In this guide, we're going to describe the X video-editing techniques you need to master, namely:
Video cuts
Montages
Focusing on continuity
Transitions
Cutting to music
Cutting away
Invisible editing
Smash cuts
So, if you've just learned the fundamentals of videography, you can significantly boost the quality of your video by studying and mastering these techniques.
1. Video cuts
There are all sorts of cutting techniques you can use to tell your story. The standard cut is a process where you simply stitch two videos together. The two videos are mostly of the same object but from different angles, so you won't have to add transition animation.
However, it's important that you use cuts wisely. We don't mean to be crude, but if you've seen Bollywood movies before, you're probably well aware of how too many cuts (and transitions) can cause vertigo. This is especially true if you're making short 30-second videos for social media.
We will talk more about cuts as we progress since it's a pretty wide topic, even beginner videographers.
2. Montages
You don't have to be a videographer to know what a montage is. You've probably seen montages on TV shows like Community and Futurama. Essentially, a montage is a series of clips put together to accelerate time from the past to the present.
Montages can be super corny or extremely powerful in the right context, making it a highly versatile tool to convey nearly any message you want. The recording process can be a pain, but it can ultimately be worth the trouble if you use it to correctly fast-forward the passage of time.
3. Focusing on continuity
Continuity is a videography principle that consists of using cuts to maintain a singular narrative. To preserve continuity, there are three essential rules you must follow:
Consistent viewing height: When recording long videos, it's important that you maintain a consistent height or angle when shooting. Viewers may perceive a sudden slowing-down of a scene when it's shot from multiple heights. A good rule to follow is to record from a single character's eye line.
Shot-reverse-shot: This technique involves shooting a close-up of one character, who is looking and speaking an off-screen character. The footage then cuts to the second character, looking and speaking to the first.
180° Rule and 30° Rule: The 180° Rule dictates that a filmmaker shoots footage in a straight line between two objects. The 30° Rule deviates from the 180° rule by positioning the camera 30° apart when recording two different shots in a single scene.
4. Transitioning
Transitioning is a series of techniques where one scene is connected to another via different animations or cuts. There are infrequently used transitions that you might want to avoid, such as cross-dissolves and clock-wipes.
5. Cutting to music
Please note that as an amateur videographer, you might not have the funds to hire a crew of audiophiles. You will have to do a lot, if not everything, on your own. It's not impossible, nor is it easy, but at least it's feasible with the correct software.
Anyway, one way to incorporate audio into your video is by cutting to music or adding sound effects. You may have seen examples on Instagram where music plays in the background of wholesome or motivational videos. Basically, you should find audio that coincides with the footage and sets the correct tone.
6. Cutting away
Cutting away is related to the first point on this list, but it deserves its own section. Cutting away simply means interrupting a previous scene by playing another scene. You can cut away to entirely different scenes or to different characters in a single scene.
There are two popular cutting-away techniques you should definitely pay attention to. They are called J-cuts and L-cuts, where a J-cut is when the camera is focused on one character in a scene that is listening to another character speak. An L-cut switches the camera's focus from the speaking character to the listening character mid-speech.
One way you can add another layer to your video is to J- or L-cut to a character outside of the scene—e.g., in Shanghai Noon when Chon Wang hears Roy talking about him behind closed doors. It's important when doing so that you also edit, decrease and increase volume settings where appropriate.
7. Invisible editing
Invisible editing, or the invisible cut, is a cut mid-action where it can be impossible to film one seamless scene. This is a common technique used in action movies, such as Kill Bill, where Uma Thurman would have a difficult time wielding and swinging the weight of her Katana for the entire 3:40 minutes.
This is one of the more "advanced" basic video-editing techniques you should learn about. It may require shooting footage from multiple angles to create one complex, continuous scene. However, if done correctly, you can turn montages into beautiful works of moving art.
8. Smash Cuts
A smash cut is a technique where a video cuts from a soft, quiet scene to a deafeningly loud (not literally) scene. There are tons of examples of this that, when done perfectly, can induce laughter, excitement, surprise, or even fear. One common example of smash cuts is when an actor wakes up from a dream. However, this isn't a technique you should overuse, as it can take the viewer out of an immersed state. | eng | 39cd8b6e-06cd-47b2-a433-9bd602025889 | https://www.thearthunters.com/8-creative-video-editing-techniques-you-should-master/ |
"The economy" cannot "save" money. For a closed economy or the world, all financial claims net to zero."
If you assume money is a liability of issuer then the above statement is correct. Money can be recorded as equity on the central bank balance sheet though. New net financial assets are therefore created when the CB expands. | eng | c1a10c3b-d803-4018-8860-a71a82a783e5 | https://angrybearblog.com/2013/11/saving-money-saving-real-thingsnot-the-same |
Abstract
Objectives Preconception care can have a major public health impact by reducing maternal and childhood mortality and morbidity. Despite this importance, preconception care is still not implemented in majority of developing countries. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the proportion of knowledge of preconception care and its associated factors among reproductive-age women in Debre Berhan Town, Ethiopia.
Design and methods A community-based, cross-sectional study was employed from 1 March to 30 March 2019 among reproductive-age women. Data were collected via a face-to-face, interviewer-administered questionnaire. Data were entered into EpiData V.4.6 and exported to SPSS V.25 for analysis. In a multivariable logistic regression analysis, variables with p<0.05 were declared statistically significant. The strength of statistical association was measured using adjusted OR (AOR) and 95% CI.
Setting and participants The study was conducted in Debre Berhan Town, Ethiopia. A total of 414 reproductive-age women were enrolled in the study.
Conclusions In this study area, only less than one-fifth of reproductive-age women had good knowledge of preconception care. Therefore, to improve women's knowledge about preconception care, a strong collaborative effort including several sectors should be made.
reproductive medicine
public health
preventive medicine addresses women in the reproductive-age group and provides valuable baseline data in this area.
The research was conducted in a community setting, allowing the findings to be generalised to a larger population.
As a cross-sectional design was used, the study does not establish a causal relationship between the outcome variable and the predictors.
Introduction
Prepregnancy maternal health status may be a major determinant of pregnancy outcomes and risk of maternal and child complications.1 Preconception care (PCC) is a method of enhancing pregnancy outcomes by optimising women's health through biomedical and behavioural improvements before conception.2 PCC seeks to improve the long-term health of newborns by reducing the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes prior to conception and during the first trimester.3
PCC refers to the aspect of healthcare that includes provision of biomedical, behavioural and social health interventions to women of reproductive age and couples before they conceive.4 Preconception health is about people having and remaining healthy overall across their lives and this can help any woman.5 Safe motherhood starts before conception and continues with proper prenatal care, resulting in the prevention and treatment of complications and ensuring safe delivery of the baby and a healthy postpartum period.6
Around the world, less than a third of women of childbearing age attend health facilities to speak with a healthcare provider about their health status and possible effects on pregnancy outcomes before becoming pregnant.7 Every year, approximately eight million women experience pregnancy-related complications, with approximately half a million dying as a result.8 Every year, nearly nine million children die, with four million newborn babies dying in their first month of life.7 In both developed and developing countries, PCC has a major public health impact by significantly reducing maternal and childhood mortality and morbidity and improving maternal and child health.4
Majority of pregnancy and childbirth complications could be prevented if adequate PCC is given.9 Iron supplementation decreases the risk of anaemia by 27% in non-pregnant reproductive-age women. Prenatal folic acid supplementation prevents neural tube defects in 72% of cases and reduces the risk of recurrence in 68% of cases. Prenatal multivitamin supplementation reduces congenital defects by 42%–62% and pre-eclampsia by 27%.10 Preconception counselling about contraception reduces first-time teenage pregnancy by 15% and repeat adolescent pregnancy by 37%.11 In addition, good blood sugar regulation before and after pregnancy decreases the risk of pre-eclampsia, fetal macrosomia, congenital malformations and stillbirth in women with diabetes.12
In developing countries such as Sudan, Nepal, Ethiopia and Kenya, women's knowledge of PCC is 11%,13 15.4%,14 27.5%15 and 38.3%,16 respectively. According to the findings of different studies, knowledge of PCC is affected by age, educational status, geographical location, employment status, marital status, history of use of family planning services, previous miscarriage, stillbirth or termination due to fetal abnormality, pregnancy intention, parity, gravidity, and availability and accessibility of services.13 15–19
Despite its importance in endorsing maternal and child health, majority of women lack any awareness of how their health before conception may influence their risk of an adverse pregnancy outcome. Therefore, this study intended to assess knowledge of PCC and the associated factors among reproductive-age women.
Methods and materials
Study design and setting
A community-based, cross-sectional study was conducted in Debre Berhan Town from 1 March to 30 March 2019. Debre Berhan Town is located in North Shewa Zone in Amhara Region, about 130 km northeast of Ethiopia's capital city, Addis Ababa. Today the town is the administrative centre of North Shewa Zone and has nine kebeles, with a total population of 103 450, of whom 46 553 are men and 56 897 are women. The town is also equipped with one referral hospital and four health centres.
Study population and eligibility criteria
All reproductive-age women residing in Debre Berhan Town during the study period were the study population. Women of reproductive-age who have resided in Debre Berhan Town for at least 6 months were included. Women with hearing problems and were critically ill were excluded.
Sample size determination and sampling technique
Sample size was calculated using the single population proportion formula with the following assumptions: a proportion of 50% (p=0.5) considering no local study was done during the study period, with 95% CI at 1.96, and a margin of error.
After adding a 10% non-response rate, the final sample size was 422 reproductive-age women.
All kebeles of Debre Berhan Town were included and the calculated sample size was proportionally allocated to each kebele based on the total number of households within each kebele. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select allocated households. The calculated sampling interval (K=N/n) was 45. Therefore, the first household was selected using a simple random sampling method and consecutive households were selected at a regular interval of 45 households. If more than one eligible woman was found within the selected household, the woman who would be interviewed was chosen by lottery.
Data collection procedure and data quality control
Data were collected using a structured and pretested questionnaire through face-to-face interviews. The questionnaire was composed of four sections: sociodemographic, obstetrics and maternal health service-related characteristics, women's health status-related characteristics, and women's knowledge of PCC14 15 17 (see online supplemental file 1). The questionnaire was first prepared in English and then translated to the local language (Amharic) for data collection and back to English to ensure clarity and consistency during translation.
Supplemental material
Five Diploma and two Bachelor of Science holder midwives were involved in data collection and supervision, respectively. Data collectors and supervisors were trained for 1 day on the study's objective, eligibility criteria, data collection processes and ethical issues. In addition, all filled questionnaires were checked daily for completeness and consistency.
Main outcome and measure of the study
Preconception care: any PCC intervention such as advice or treatment and lifestyle changes that a woman received prior to being pregnant.15
Knowledge of PCC: measured using 12 questions, where participants were asked to answer 'yes' and 'no'. A value of 1 and 0 was given for each 'correct' and 'incorrect' response, respectively. The total score ranged from 0 to 12. Women who scored ≥50% were categorised as having good knowledge of PCC and women who scored <50% were classified as having poor knowledge.15
Data entry and analysis
Data were entered into EpiData V.4.6 and exported to SPSS V.25 for analysis. Descriptive analysis was summarised using proportion, mean and SD. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were employed. Variables observed in the bivariate analysis with p value <0.25 were candidates for multivariable logistic regression analysis. In the multivariable logistic regression analysis, statistical significance was declared considering a p value of <0.05, with adjusted OR (AOR) and 95% CI.
Patient and public involvement
Neither the public nor the patients were involved in this study, including recruitment, data collection, analysis, interpretation, writing or editing of the manuscript, and dissemination of the results.
Results
Sociodemographic characteristics
A total of 414 reproductive-age women participated in the study, with a response rate of 98.1%. The mean age of the participants was 28.87 years (SD ±6.72), and majority (209, 50.5%) were between the ages of 25 and 34 years. Of the participants, 316 (76.3%) were of Amhara ethnicity and 300 (72.5%) were Orthodox religious followers. Majority (289, 69.8%) of the participants were married and 167 (40.3%) had a monthly household income of 1000–3000 Ethiopian birr (ETB). Of the total respondents, 129 (44.6%) and 147 (50.9%) husbands were government employees and had completed college and above, respectively. Majority of the participants (209, 50.5%) have a family size of less than four (table 1).
Obstetric and maternal health service-related characteristics
Majority (303, 73.2%) of the respondents had a history of pregnancy. However, one-tenth (9.9%) had a history of abortion. More than half (66.7%) and 61.4% of the respondents were multigravida and multipara, respectively. Of the women, 278 (67.1%) had a history of use of family planning services (table 2).
Women's health status
Of the total number of reproductive-age women, 63 (15.2%) had a chronic health problem, of whom 23 (36.5%) were known patients with hypertension (figure 1). Of the total number of women with chronic diseases, 33 (52.4%) had received preconception counselling. Maintaining optimal weight control (51.5%), maintaining regular exercise programme (45.5%), ceasing tobacco, alcohol and drug use (36.4%), and maximising diabetes mellitus control (30.3%) are the main areas where women received counselling.
Knowledge of PCC
Among 414 participants, 147 (35.5%) had ever heard about PCC. Healthcare providers were the main sources of information for majority (92, 62.6%) of the participants. Of the reproductive-age women in Debre Berhan Town, 71 (17.1%) had good knowledge of PCC (figure 2).
Factors associated with knowledge of PCC
In the bivariate logistic regression analysis, 13 variables were candidates for multivariable logistic regression analysis. However, in the multivariable logistic regression analysis, only women's occupation, monthly income, gravidity, contraceptive use, history of congenital abnormality, history of neonatal death and time to reach a health facility were statistically significant with having good knowledge about PCC (table 3).
Daily labourer women were 8.7 times more likely to have good knowledge about PCC than housewives (AOR: 8.68, 95% CI 1.25 to 60.3). Accordingly, women with monthly income above 5000 ETB were 9.9 times more likely to have good knowledge about PCC than women with monthly income below 1000 ETB (AOR: 9.89, 95% CI 1.93 to 50.76). Also, women who had a history of contraceptive use were five times more likely to have good knowledge about PCC than women who had no history of contraceptive use (AOR: 4.95, 95% CI 1.09 to 22.39).
The odds of having good knowledge of PCC were 7.5 times higher among women who had a history of congenital abnormality compared with those who had no history of congenital abnormality (AOR: 7.53, 95% CI 2.029 to 27.963). In addition, women who had a history of neonatal death were 6.5 times more likely to know about PCC than women who had no history of neonatal death (AOR: 6.51, 95% CI 1.62 to 26.18).
However, multigravida women were 72% (AOR: 0.28, 95% CI 0.14 to 0.58) less likely to know about PCC than primigravida women. Also, women who lived ≥34 min from a nearby health facility on foot were 63% less likely to know about PCC than women who took less than 34 min (AOR: 0.37, 95% CI 0.17 to 0.79).
Discussion
PCC is a key means for reducing and preventing maternal and child morbidity and mortality.17 The primary aim of this study was to look into the proportion of knowledge about PCC and its associated factors. In this study, good knowledge about PCC among reproductive-age women was found at 17.1% (95% CI 13.4 to 20.3), which is consistent with the results of studies conducted in Nepal (15.4%)14 and Hawassa (20%).17 However, our finding is higher than the studies done in India (6%)20 and Sudan (11%).13 The variation might possibly be due to differences in study setting, sample size, study participants and the time the study was conducted.
On the contrary, the finding of this study was lower than the studies done in Iran (68.8%),21 Nigeria (65.3%),18 Zambia (47.4%),19 Kenya (38.3%),16 West Gojjam (27.5%)15 and Jinka Town (51.1%).22 The discrepancy might possibly be due to mainly the lack of preconception units at the health facilities in Ethiopia, as well as differences in study setting, sample size and sociodemographic characteristics. Time when the studies were conducted could also be a reason for the difference; information dissemination and community awareness strategies for PCC have improved significantly over time.
Women who were daily labourers were 8.7 times more likely to have good knowledge about PCC than women who were housewives. This is supported by a study from Iran.21 This might be because women who were daily labourers were more likely to be exposed to different sources of PCC information. Accordingly, women who had monthly income above 5000 ETB were more likely to have good knowledge about PCC than women whose monthly income was below 1000 ETB, and these could be women who can easily access healthcare and are more likely to be exposed to PCC through different media.
The odds of having good knowledge about PCC were higher among women who had a history of contraceptive use compared with their counterparts. This is consistent with the studies done in Sudan,13 Jinka Town22 and Adet woreda in Ethiopia.15 This might be because most of the components of PCC, such as tetanus toxoid immunisation, HIV test and others, are being addressed through counselling in the family planning unit, which eventually results in women accessing information about PCC.
Women who gave birth to a newborn with congenital abnormality were more likely to have good knowledge about PCC than women who had no history of congenital abnormality. In addition, women who had a history of neonatal death were more likely to have good knowledge about PCC than women who had no history of neonatal death. This finding is not consistent with the study done in Jinka Town.22 This could be because mothers who had previous experience of adverse obstetric outcomes, such as congenital abnormality and neonatal death, were more likely to get advice from healthcare providers on when and how to prepare for subsequent pregnancies. Also, women with adverse obstetric outcomes were more likely to be interested about possible causes and prevention mechanisms of adverse obstetric outcomes, in the long run advancing their knowledge about PCC.
Furthermore, multigravida women were 72% less likely to have good knowledge about PCC than primigravida women. This could be because primigravida women might be more fearful about being pregnant. This might be due to that primigravida might have more fear of being pregnant which makes them highly prepared and wondered to access preconception-related information. In addition, women who live ≥34 min from a nearby health facility were 63.4% less likely to have good knowledge about PCC compared with women who were residing less than 34 min from a nearby health facility. This could be because women living far away from health institutions have less health-seeking behaviour and less access to information about health, including PCC. The health-seeking behaviour of a community determines how they use healthcare services, including accessing healthcare information.23
Limitations of the study
The findings of this study could help programmers, policymakers and other interested bodies in strengthening community awareness about PCC. Besides, the study was conducted in a community setting, allowing the findings to be generalised to a larger population. The study also has some limitations. First, due to its cross-sectional nature, the cause and effect relationship was not shown. In addition, there is a risk of social desirability bias. Thus, the findings of the study should be interpreted considering these limitations.
Conclusions
The findings of this study showed that the level of knowledge about PCC was low among women of reproductive-age living in Debre Berhan Town. Women's occupation, monthly income, gravidity, contraceptive use, history of congenital abnormality, history of neonatal death and time to reach a health facility were statically associated with knowledge of PCC. Therefore, to improve women's knowledge about PCC, a strong collaborative effort including several sectors should be made.Ethics statements
Patient consent for publication
Not required.
Ethics approval
Jimma University's Institutional Review Board provided ethical clearance and an approval letter to conduct this study (ref no: IHRPGC/688/017). Formal permission letters were also received from the administration of the North Shoa Zone Health Bureau. Informed written consent was obtained from each study participant after explaining the study's objective. The information obtained from the participants was kept confidential. In general, the study's methods were carried out in compliance with the Helsinki Declaration, which sets out ethical standards for medical research involving human subjects.
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Supplementary materials
Supplementary Data
Footnotes
Contributors TL has conceptualized and designed the study, carried out the statistical analysis, supervised the oveall process of the study and writing and editing of the original draft. MS and BTT has contributed in the investigation, funding acquisition, data collection process, supervision of the study, and reviewed the final draft. MS has accepted full responsibility for the work and/or the conduct of the study, had access to the data, and controlled the decision to publish. All authors made critical review, read, and approved the final manuscript.
Funding This study was supported by Jimma University.
Disclaimer The funder had no role in the design and conduct of the study, in the collection, analysis and interpretation of the data | eng | 178fce41-4120-48f9-831d-d8767a01a507 | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/5/e053855 |
What's the greenest way to manage your practice?
A greater awareness for environmental responsibility has triggered a recent and rapidly growing trend in businesses going green. Green business strategies are no longer solely associated with niche markets, such as grocery stores and automobile companies; your medical practice can be environmentally friendly too. Going green not only improves the environment, but it is also practical, cuts costs and demonstrates your concern for the community and environmental health.
When discussing the issues in environmental sustainability, energy efficiency and waste management are usually the leading topics. However, many overlook the environmental benefits gained from the basic upkeep of a medical practice and the cooperation of its staff and patients. Your choices in buying heating/cooling equipment, electronics, or office equipment for your practice can have a large impact on the environment. Establishing an eco-friendly practice will help save resources, employees' time and your office's hard earned money. Implementing the following concepts will lead to a greener medical practice.
Reuse and Recycle
A simple way to save up your resources is by reusing items from office supplies to eating utensils. Replace single-use cups, plates and utensils with either reusable plastic or metal utensils. Reuse folders by applying new labels over old ones.
Recycling isn't just limited to paper, plastic and aluminum products. If you want to effectively recycle within your practice, you will want to recycle everything and anything possible. This includes plastic, glass, aluminum, paper products, cardboard, ink cartridges, electronics and electrical equipment. Start by purchasing plenty of recycling bins to have around the office. Also, try to utilize vendors that sell remanufactured or eco-friendly products. These companies use recycled and used parts, which not only keep electronic and hazardous materials out of landfills, but also are often sold at a lower price.
Go Electronic
A lot of resources, time and effort are utilized when running a paper-based practice. It requires the use of all sorts of supplies such as folders, paper, jackets, labels and shelving. The production, delivery and disposal of these materials can weigh heavily on the environment. An electronic health record (EHR) program is a convenient alternative that stores an individual patient's medical records on a computer rather than in a paper chart. It also allows for medical records to be easily shared or transferred to different healthcare providers. This not only fosters a standardization of care, but also avoids the paper trail involved in sending and faxing medical records. Implementing an EHR solution can save both materials and time spent sorting through paper files, while simultaneously benefitting the environment.
Reduce Paper Usage
If an EHR system is a big stretch for your practice at the moment, there are some other ways to lessen paper consumption. Identify activities that can be accomplished online rather than on paper. For instance, view documents online and email them instead of printing or faxing them whenever possible. Instead of handing your patients a packet with your practice's information, have it available online on your practice's website. Manage employee schedules, calendar of events and office policies on a web-based program or on a shared drive. Look into e-prescribing programs, receive office payments electronically and install a document imaging system to reduce unnecessary paper use.
As far as medical supplies go, you can opt for cloth linens, drapes and gowns for patients instead of using those made of paper. Even though cloth requires a higher initial cost, the cost per use of disposable paper products ends up being much more over time and leaves a greater carbon footprint.
Save Energy
A simple way to conserve energy is by studying your office's utility bills and determining where the greatest costs lie. The cooling, heating and powering of offices contributes to a large portion of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States.
Electrical equipment should always be in power-saving mode. However, most electronics continue to draw energy when turned off or in 'sleep mode' if still plugged into an outlet. This small usage of energy can quickly add up, so be sure to unplug all electronics overnight. Another tip is to change all your light bulbs to Compact Fluorescent Bulbs. These bulbs use 75% less energy for the same amount of light and last much longer than normal light bulbs. Utilize motion sensors for bathroom and storage room lighting and invest in thermostat timers that automatically adjust the temperatures overnight and on weekends.
Conserve water
While inspecting your utility bills, it is also wise to conduct a water audit to get an idea of how much water the practice expends and how much of it goes to waste. Looking for leaky faucets, installing faucets with low-flow and seeing how much water the toilet uses for each flush are some ways to lower your practice's water waste. Instead of using bottled water or a water cooler, opt to use tap water by purchasing a filtration system for your office. Also, most practices are capable of safely turning their hot water heaters off and on. Turning off the heater can help reduce power and costs.
Proper disposal of Pharmaceuticals
The disposal of unwanted or expired pharmaceutical products has become a large concern as it can contaminate the local water supply. This occurs when patients flush or discard unused medications incorrectly, allowing for pharmaceuticals to make it back into the water system. To avoid this, consider safer options for your patients to dispose of their unused drugs, such as having pharmaceutical companies take back unused medical drugs or consult your community's hazardous waste office for other alternatives.
Involve your staff
Physicians shouldn't be the ones solely initiating a green practice. Involving your office staff in the planning and running of an environmentally conscious program can be extremely effective. It allows them the opportunity to brainstorm ideas and collaborate, which in turn fuels the overall staff's commitment to greener behaviors and activities.
Creating a greener medical practice is not only practical, but it can also be cost-friendly while helping your practice grow. With a little direction, dedication and coordinated effort, you can successfully reduce your medical practice's impact on the environment. | eng | 8825a524-d401-4480-9921-c3787146b29e | https://www.medicalnews.md/whats-the-greenest-way-to-manage-your-practice/ |
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Witness What Denise L. A. Fleur's Husband Is Lacking
Denise L. a. Fleur is cleansing her palace, however why is cub dressed in a cock-squeezing most sensible that showcases such a lot bosom? Neatly, this 40-year-old wifey and mother at all times attire to showcase off her assets, however right here, cub has an ulterior purpose: Damsel expects her spouse to come back house any minute, and when he ambles thru the door, cub's making plans on getting down on her knees and fellating his penis. Perhaps breast banging him. Certainly boinking him.
So, as Mrs. L. a. Fleur cleans, we get highly adorable perspectives of her phat knockers and marvelous bum. We've got by no means had such a lot joy witnessing a girl do housekeeping. However then cub will get a decision from her spouse. He will be house past due. Damsel's upset. He is a loser.
"I am so mischievous presently," cub tells Mr. L. a. Fleur. "I used to be expecting you would be house. I am dribbling presently. You might be lacking out."
So, relatively than ready, Denise will get her knockers out and tongues her pierced puffies. Damsel performs with them then cub lies again, disrobes her undies and thumbs her marvelous, pinkish, wide open labia.
Albeit, as we stated, her husband is a loser for no longer dashing house, we gotta give the man some credit score: He is a phat explanation why cub's right here, flashing off her assets and boinking for all of the international to observe.
"He inspired me to be certain and no longer fear about what folks assume," Denise stated.
Damsel used to have pals who attempted to disgrace her.
"I used to be elevated in a highly rigorous, conservative family, so we could not even converse about bang-out," cub stated. "I have indeed come a lengthy means in quite a few years." | eng | 87710541-0f22-4411-8a60-7e3799dcc6f9 | https://xxxmomsporn.com/hardcore/witness-what-denise-l-a-fleurs-husband-is-lacking-8581 |
It's a common question for organizations that are trying to get their arms around the sprawling issues of cybersecurity and risk management. For most, this question eventually leads them to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Since it was published in 2014, it has been a frequent starting point. It's not perfect, but it has provided a common language and structure for discussing and improving security. And that's a good thing.
People don't always realize it, but NIST never intended the Cybersecurity Framework to be something you "do." It's supposed to be something you "use." Now that thousands of organizations have been using the framework for three years, NIST has released the second draft of the 1.1 version of the framework and they're turning to the community to get feedback so they can improve it.
In case doing a "stare-and-compare" of the original and updated frameworks isn't your idea of fun, I've highlighted three important changes below.
1. Assess yourself first…then measure
It has always been difficult for some organizations to use the framework because NIST didn't provide clear guidance on exactly what to use it for formulating a plan for improving your organization's cybersecurity and
3. External participation — this second draft NIST is still taking feedback on the draft until January 19th. So if you have time, take a look at it and provide feedback. They've built the framework based on community contributions from people like you, so take a few minutes and help make the CSF your own | eng | 2af48e2b-a3a9-4347-887a-4ca69a7c2c7f | https://expel.com/blog/decoded-new-changes-nists-cybersecurity-framework/ |
The NEW handheld nebulizer this cutting-edge device on respiratory care.
Compact and Portable Design: Gone are the days when nebulizers were bulky and cumbersome. The new handheld nebulizer is compact, lightweight, and easily fits in the palm of your hand. Its sleek design makes it incredibly portable, allowing individuals with respiratory conditions to receive treatment anytime, anywhere. Whether you're at home, work, or traveling, this device ensures you never have to compromise on your respiratory care.
Efficient Medication Delivery: The handheld nebulizer utilizes advanced technology to efficiently deliver medication directly to the lungs. It converts liquid medication into a fine mist, which is then inhaled by the user. This targeted delivery method ensures that the medication reaches the affected areas of the respiratory system more effectively, providing optimal relief for conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and bronchitis.
User-Friendly Features: Designed with user convenience in mind, the new handheld nebulizer boasts a range of user-friendly features. Its intuitive interface allows for easy operation, making it suitable for people of all ages, including children and the elderly. The device also includes adjustable airflow settings, enabling individuals to customize their treatment according to their specific needs. Additionally, the nebulizer incorporates a quiet operation mode, minimizing noise disruption during treatment sessions.
Enhanced Battery Life: Battery life is a crucial aspect of any portable medical device, and the new handheld nebulizer excels in this regard. With advanced power-saving technology, it ensures prolonged usage without the need for frequent recharging. This extended battery life guarantees uninterrupted treatment, empowering individuals to manage their respiratory conditions with ease.
Connectivity and Smart Features: Keeping up with the era of digital healthcare, the new handheld nebulizer is equipped with connectivity features to enhance the user experience. Through integrated Bluetooth or Wi-Fi capabilities, individuals can connect the device to companion apps or online platforms for real-time monitoring and tracking of their respiratory health. These smart features enable users to maintain a comprehensive record of their treatment progress and share relevant data with healthcare professionals, facilitating personalized care and remote monitoring.
Conclusion: The introduction of the new handheld nebulizer marks a significant milestone in respiratory care, offering individuals an efficient, portable, and user-friendly solution for managing respiratory conditions. Its compact design, efficient medication delivery, user-friendly features, enhanced battery life, and connectivity options make it a game-changer in the field of respiratory therapy. With this innovative device, individuals can take control of their respiratory health, leading to improved quality of life and greater independence in managing their | eng | 4299f123-ddef-4783-9e46-50a3839d2e38 | https://nebulizemachine.com/the-new-handheld-nebulizer/ |
How We Advocate
MHCN provides a collective voice for carer needs and issues and advocates for government and non-government organisations to engage lived experience in their work.
We advocate via engaging, influencing, educating, and empowering.
As the NSW peak body for carers, families, and friends of people experiencing mental illness and mental health issues, MHCN provides a collective voice for carer needs and issues, and advocates for government and non-government organisations to engage lived experience in their work. | eng | 37e13b23-6a34-4856-8e25-e527665e74b3 | https://www.mentalhealthcarersnsw.org/advocacy-policy/how-we-advocate/ |
Before we start with how to install pip for Python on Windows, let's first go through the basic introduction to Python. Python is a widely-used general-purpose, high-level programming language. Python is a … | eng | 6bf1b6a4-dc6a-47b6-b9ad-7deb69cca2b5 | https://ysochannel.com/tag/windows-2/ |
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Why didn't the young man flaunt his p…s as well? Is it even by force to do a pre-wedding shoot? (If this is actually meant to be one).
Anyway whether this is actually a pre-wedding shoot or not, the lady does not have to show her boobs to the whole world with the guy squeezing them. This is really demeaning! What is the guarantee that he will even remain with her after this show of shame? | eng | abbc8825-e46c-47d8-9692-66cf7587ffb1 | https://glamtush.com/what-kind-of-demeaning-photo-is-this/ |
When Should I Encode?
A common question I hear from developers is when should they encode their data. Protecting against cross-site scripting can actually be difficult, and it is good to hear the enthusiasm to properly encode. I have seen developers HTML encode their data before storing it in the database, right as they pull it from the database, in a business layer and many other places. So is there anything wrong with these techniques? Maybe not, depending on the context that data is going to be used in.
The first question a developer needs to know when deciding to encode their data for output is what context will that data be used in. As I mentioned before, cross-site scripting can be challenging to fix. Will the data be output in an HTML Element context? What about as an attribute? Maybe as a URL, or javascript? Maybe it is not going to the browser, but to LDAP. I think you get the point. All of these really have different encoding techniques due to the characters that need to be encoded.
Lets think about HTML encoding our data before storing it in the database. At that point in the application, do we know with 100% certainty that the data is only used in a HTML Element context when it is output? And not at just this point in time, but going forward after updates to the application. With time to market requirements, applications are changing rapidly.
Lets just assume we are talking about a Company Name data input. Maybe when I first build the application it is only output to the browser as a label so it is in a HTML element context. So HTML Encoding this before it goes to the database would work right now. What happens if down the road in the next release, we include the company name in a attribute as the alt text of an image for our company logo? Now the data is in an HTML Attribute context. In .Net 4.0, this would be a bad example since HTMLEncode and HTMLAttributeEncode encode the same characters, but what about if you are using an earlier framework like 2.0? You would now still be vulnerable to cross-site scripting. What if this data was used in JavaScript or in a URL? Maybe a report service has been set up and now we are including this data in a Crystal Report, or some other report. Do we have to decode the data before sending it to the selected report? Things really start getting interesting.
As you can see, it is difficult to really grasp all the places our data will be used throughout the lifetime of our applications. I always recommend to developers that they encode at the very last moment before they send the data to the external system. I know I am using cross-site scripting as the example, but this goes for all injection mitigations.
So why the very last moment? There are a few reasons for why I recommend this.
This is really the only time you know the exact context the data is going to be used in. Even if this is a class level variable in a code behind file, only at the exact point of output do you know what the context is.
It makes code review much easier because the reviewer can see the explicit encode at the point where it needs to be done. This saves a lot of time because the reviewer does not need to do a lot of tracing through the application to see if it got encoded previously. It also reduces using the wrong encoding context when it is explicit on the output.
It is easy to check if a developer missed an encoding. No one is assuming the data is already encoded some where up the line.
If you are using the same data element many times in a single response and are concerned with the performance of encoding this data at every output there is a possible alternative. You could create a variable and store the encoded version of the data in there. This would allow only encoding once, but using the same data many times. It is IMPORTANT that if you are going to use this method, the name of the variable should indicate what type of encoding the data is. This allows you to know what context it will work for, as well as let other developers know the data is not in its raw form.
If you just use a variable like " var companyName " then there is no indication that this is encoded. But if you use " var companyNameHTMLEnc " then it is more obvious that the data is not in raw form. In most cases I would not recommend doing it this way as it could get confusing, but if you are gong to use a variable to hold your data, this would make things more simple.
This is not the only way to handle when to encode, just my preferred way. | eng | 79e4e992-39a9-4228-95e7-662e75bef20e | https://www.jardinesoftware.net/2011/09/25/when-should-i-encode/ |
Dancing Satyr, Mazara del Vallo, 2022
Fishermen in Mazara del Vallo discovered a bronze leg while fishing and then months later they found the torso and head in 1998.
Experts dated it to the Hellenistic period of the 3rd and 2nd centuries BCE, or to the Roman "Atticising" phase in the early 2nd century CE. A high percentage of lead in the bronze alloy suggests its being made in Rome itself. | eng | fb060e0d-2e19-4719-af4d-a9ea74e1d5ca | https://travelshot.photography/index.php/photo-blog/86-dancing-satyr-mazara-del-vallo-2022 |