On Attitude, Aptitude, & Skills in the Clinical Laboratory

By Gaurav Sharma and Rakesh Sharma - June 17, 2021

Resignations, recruitments, and remediations are the three Rs that can unsettle the operation of any clinical laboratory and pathology practice. Each year, considerable amounts of time, money, and resources are spent recruiting new individuals and promoting existing individuals. Recruitment activities are the preserve of leadership and as a leader, a laboratory medical director must perform this function with utmost sincerity and sensitivity. A good recruitment has a multiplier effect—it fills one opportunity, balances workload, and prevents future vacancies. Paradoxically, it is also a thankless job since the work behind a good recruitment is seldom acknowledged.

Attitude, aptitude, and job skills are important guides in matching the right candidate with the right opportunity. However, we posit that many leaders use the concepts of attitude and aptitude interchangeably and may not be attuned to the importance of soft skills. A refined understanding between attitude, aptitude, and skills will help us create a capable and competent clinical laboratory.

The evolution of the recruitment process

The recruitment process has been overhauled in the past 30 years. Pre-Internet, recruitment was usually a local affair and was completed within weeks. A detailed job description was printed in the local periodical and the clinical laboratory’s reputation and word-of-mouth were the usual way of attracting local talent.

With the advent of the Internet, printed postings gave way to online postings. Browsing through recruitment websites, candidates can review an organization’s digital footprint, including its corporate website, employee reviews, and social media before making a decision to apply. A word of caution about the online submission of applications—they are often screened by algorithms and non-laboratory personnel. If the application does not include certain specific words or terms, the algorithm (or a non-laboratory professional) may erroneously discard the application and deny an interview to a worthy candidate. Also, COVID-19 has made virtual interviews the norm rather than the exception. Virtual interviews have expanded the pool of candidates for organization (and vice versa) and have done away with the hassle of travel across time zones for out-of-area candidates.

Despite these changes to the recruitment process, at the end of the day, every organization continues to grapple with three age-old questions: (A) how do we find good candidates? (B) how do good candidates find us? and (C) how can we determine if someone will add long-term value or not?

On attitude

Attitude is the overall ‘feeling’ that one has for a person, position, or role. Each one of us has a unique set of attitudes that help us understand the world and find our bliss in it. This feeling can be positive, negative, or ambivalent.

Our attitude steers our opinions and behaviors towards a person, position, or role. When we have a positive attitude, we want to experience more. When we have a negative attitude, we want to experience less.

Attitude formation results from experiences in the first half of our life—our role models, early childhood experiences, instructions from teachers, employment experiences, peer expectations, failures, and successes. Our attitudes define what we value in our lives and how we want to live. For example, if a certain candidate is positively inclined towards scholarly distinction, the candidate will gravitate towards opportunities at academic institutions where funding and collaborators are aplenty. On the other hand, a candidate who is negatively inclined towards cold weather will actively avoid places that get a healthy dose of snow and sleet. A spouse or significant other may hold their own attitudes that influence the decisions of the couple. Our attitudes are not straight lines. Rather, they are complex figures that illustrate our past, help us experience the present, and show our preference for our own future.

“Nothing is interesting if you are not interested.”

Scottish author Helen MacInnes.1

Why should one’s attitude be of importance to one’s organization? Well, our attitudes direct our behavior, our behavior directs our actions, our actions create our relationships, and our relationships create the culture within our organizations. When a team has a positive attitude toward its purpose, the culture is constructive and rewarding—and work gets done reliably. When a team does not have a favorable attitude, it slowly disintegrates, and its output diminishes daily. Ergo, there is a direct correlation between a favorable attitude of individuals and the quality of work that is done by them. Recruiting the right people with the right attitude is the first step for building a sustainable organization.

When evaluating candidates, the laboratory medical director must make an effort to understand the individual candidate’s attitude. Is it friendly or ambivalent? Is the candidate delighted at the interview invitation, or do they show any disinterest? A genuine candidate will have a positive attitude toward the opportunity and see it as part of their career growth. A disinterested candidate may be vacillating and neutral.

Maurice Setter, English football player, and manager.2

Human nature and written communication are difficult to interpret. We are all human beings moving in different directions and a laboratory medical director should not take anything personally. Before writing off an application, we must confirm our impression with an experienced and trusted colleague, someone who can balance our impression with their own.

On aptitude

Aptitude is defined as the natural ability to do something. Throughout human history, society has wondered about the origin of aptitude. Why do certain individuals appear to be talented? How do we get effective managers and great leaders? Is it nature, nurture, or both? Why are some people lifelong learners and some are not?

To answer these questions, we must realize that the thought of advancement starts with someone willing and able to give up the stability of standing in one place. That willingness comes from a desire to go above and beyond one’s station in life. That desire is triggered by one’s mindset. People who have the right mindset will make the journey. So, what is a mindset?

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live a whole life believing that it is stupid.”

Albert Einstein3

A mindset describes the general way a person reacts to challenges and setbacks. As a child grows up, the child acquires a unique mindset that influence its choices. In her work, Dr. Carol Dweck has divided the world into two groups: individuals with fixed mindsets and individuals with growth mindsets.4 Her group found that kids who pushed through challenges believed they could improve (growth mindset). Kids who pulled back from challenges believed their abilities couldn’t improve (fixed mindset).

Individuals with a predominantly fixed mindset consider intelligence and learning static. Often, they believe that an individual’s achievement results from their background and training at school and work. They are risk-averse and see stable routine and organizational stability as their path to self-value. They can be relied on to perform the same job daily, are vocal about their problems, and expect authority figures to enforce compliance. As a prelude to this expectation, they cherish order and hierarchy, expecting to be led to the solution. They work best by themselves or in a small circle of trust. Typically, they are not receptive to constructive feedback and mentorship. They require well-planned training materials and detailed instructions for their daily work and any new tasks. They can be relied on to enforce discipline and stability and may be well-suited for supervisory positions in stable operations.

Individuals with a predominantly growth mindset are lifelong learners, embracing new problems while open to novel solutions. They believe that an individual’s achievement is the result of skills that they have taught themselves. They embrace constructive feedback and mentorship. Once a system of work has been optimized, they move on to the next. They see organizational improvement as their path to self-value. They are vocal about their problems and expect authority figures to empower them. They value innovation, trial and error, and the autonomy to reach a practical solution, work best with diverse groups, including outsiders and external subject matter experts, and can be relied on to optimize their work, improve the system of work of others. They are prime candidates for leadership positions in growing operations.

On skills

A skill is a learned ability to perform an action within specified requirements. These requirements can include a defined time, quality, quantity, acceptability, and usability. Skill determines the value added by the individual to the product or service offered and can be divided into two broad categories: hard skills and soft skills.

Hard skills are technical, unique to a position, and require prior training, experience, and proficiency. Almost all hard skills must be learned through education, training, or apprenticeship. They are easy to quantify, track, and learn than soft skills. Learning and re-learning hard skills requires the correct dose of a positive attitude and a growth mindset.

“We hire for hard skills. We fire for soft skills. The ability to interact and communicate with others or behave ethically and take responsibility for things tends to be where people tend to break down.”

Rick Stephens, Senior Vice President of HR, The Boeing Corporation5

In a pathology practice or clinical laboratory setting, hard skills can include performing morphological analysis of slides prepared from different types of tissues, the ability to interpret blood transfusion reactions, and many more patient care activities. If an individual lacks a specific hard skill, the laboratory medical director should determine if the job opportunity requires those hard skills. If yes, the next question is: Can the gap be bridged with additional training and certification? If yes, recruitment is feasible.

Soft skills are non-technical, not tied to a position, and may not require prior training, experience, and proficiency. Communication, leadership, conflict management, and social skills are all soft skills. They are hard to test, quantify, and track. In a pathology practice or clinical laboratory setting, soft skills can include the ability to perform as part of a multidisciplinary team, identify inefficiencies, lead teams to improve the testing quality, handle difficult interpersonal situations, and interface with the customers of the laboratory. If an individual lacks a specific soft skill, the laboratory medical director should decide if the gap can be bridged with additional training, coaching, and mentorship. If the candidate is willing and able to bridge this gap, recruitment is feasible.

Attitude is the overall ‘feeling’ that one has for a person, position, or role. This feeling can be positive, negative, or ambivalent.

Attitude has a direct bearing on one’s daily actions, engagement, and satisfaction at work. A positive attitude improves the performance of the individual as well as the organization. A negative attitude predisposes one to feel disengaged and not identify with the organization.

Aptitude is defined as the natural ability to do something. A mindset describes the general way a person reacts to challenges and setbacks.

Aptitude determines the ability of an individual to continually learn and adapt. Typically, individuals with growth mindset continually upgrade their skillset to move up in an organization and individuals with fixed mindset seek lateral positions at another organization.

Hard Skill

Hard skills are technical, require prior training, experience, and proficiency.

Hard skills must be learned through education, training, or apprenticeship. They are easy to quantify, track, and learn based on the requirements of the job.

Soft Skill

Soft skills are non-technical and are related to the ability to function as a part of a group.

Soft skills are not tied to a position, and may not require prior training, experience, and proficiency. They are hard to test, quantify, and track.

Leaders must understand that (1) our attitude has a direct bearing on our actions, relationships, and organizational culture, (2) our aptitude and mindset define how willing we are to think outside the box, (3) our hard skills define the quality of our own work, and (4) our soft skills make us better team players.

Healthcare is replete with individuals who are proud of their degrees yet feel underutilized for their potential. While one’s skill determines the capability of an individual to perform at the work, one’s attitude and aptitude have a bearing on one’s inclination to improve at their work and feel valued within the organization. An organization thrives whenever individuals with a fixed mindset have been trained to the highest level of their capability, and individuals with a growth mindset have been mentored to the highest level of their capability. When leaders choose well, their teams and organization do well.

This article was inspired by a lecture on Ethics by Dr. Vikas Divyakirti of Drishti IAS, Delhi, India.

  1. https://www.azquotes.com/quote/518203
  2. https://www.azquotes.com/quote/533757
  3. https://www.azquotes.com/quote/369274
  4. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success: ISBN 9780345472328
  5. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/quote-day-hard-skills-vs-soft-mark-white/


Paper: “”New Approach to the Plasma Quantum Condensate as a New State of Matter” (Kulakov and Tyutyunnik)

A reader on the Journal of Nuclear Physics posted a link to a paper posted on ResearchGate in December 2020 by Anatoly Kulakov and V.M. Tyutyunnik titled “New Approach to the Plasma Quantum Condensate as a New State of Matter”

The authors propose that plasma quantum condensate, which they state is “theoretically predicted and experimentally confirmed” is a liquified plasma which contains the characteristics of normal fluid and ionized plasma, and that it is a source of energy that is environmentally friendly, non-polluting and renewable.

From the article:

“Researchers have made it possible to predict, then experimentally in the laboratory to detect the existence of fundamentally new states of matter, that is the quantum plasma condensate, which
combines the signs inherent in normal fluid (fluidity, surface tension, inner correlations), and signs characteristic of ionized plasma in normal understanding. Theory, developed in our research, based on direct solution of the Schrödinger equation and widespread to the state class of continuous spectrum
(perturbation theory taking into account exchange forces), allowed to explain already observed features of plasma phases, that can and should be used with modern equipment and technology (Kulakov and Tyutyunnik, 2016). Described studies have predicted and confirmed the existence of fundamentally
new, alternative, renewable and sustainable energy source on the planet Earth, there is plasma quantum condensate. This source is the only ecological clean, does not deplete and not polluting the Planet, and its use clears the surrounding medium of Planet Earth”

The main reason I post it here is that Andrea Rossi commented that it was “very interesting”, which might give an indication that he thinks it has a connection to his work with the Ecat SKL which is a plasma-based energy source.


Question: Can I get a job at 17 in Canada?

Federally, the Canada Labour Code allows young people under 17 years of age to work only if they are not required to go to school as per their usual province of residence, if the work to be done is not in a prohibited category (e.g. underground mine), and if it does not endanger their health and safety.

Can you work in Canada at 17?

The Canada Labour Standards Regulations state that persons under 17 years of age may be employed provided that: they are not required by provincial law to attend school; the work is not likely to endanger their health or safety; … they are not required to work between 11 p.m. on one day and 6 a.m. on the following day.

Can a 17 year old immigrate to Canada?

Be at least 18 years old

If you’re not a legal adult, you will face difficulties. Minors need their parent or legal guardian to fill out the application for them. hey need to be permanent residents in Canada. The parent must either be a citizen or applying to become one at the same time.

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What is the youngest age to get a job in Canada?

The minimum age for working in Ontario is 14 years for most types of work. However, 14-, 15-, 16- and 17-year-olds are not to be employed during school hours unless they have been excused from school attendance under provisions of Ontario’s Education Act.

Can a minor work in Canada?

If your dependent children want to work in Canada, they must apply for their own work permit. Normally, they must meet the same requirements that you do. In most cases, your dependent children must apply for a work permit for a specific job. … In some cases, your dependent children will need a medical exam.

Can 17 year olds work nights?

Young workers aged 16 to 17 may not ordinarily work:

There is no opt out of this as there is for adults. at night between 10pm and 6am. There are exceptions in certain kinds of employment. Go to GOV.UK for further details.

Can 17 year olds work full time?

New South Wales

However, to pursue full-time work, you must be at least 17 or have completed year 10. … For example, if a student goes to school seven hours per day for five days each week for a total of 35 hours, they can’t work more than 15 hours.

Is 17 a minor in Canada?

Who is a minor? … Anyone under the age of majority at the time of their arrival in Canada is considered to be a minor child. The age of majority is 18 in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Saskatchewan.

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What is the best age to move to Canada?

What age does Tim Hortons hire?

What is the minimum age getting hired by Tim? It is 16 years old.

Can a 14 year old work at Starbucks?

To work for Starbucks you must be at least 16 years old (except for Montana where the minimum age is 14 years old). Retail positions you can apply at Starbucks are Baristas and Shift Supervisors. … Learn more at Starbucks Career Center.

Can a 14 year old work at Mcdonald’s in Canada?

You must be minimum 14 years of age to apply for a job in Ontario.” / Twitter.

How many hours can a 17 year old work in the summer?

16 to 17 Years Old

June 1st thru Labor Day, during the summer vacation, the youth are allowed to work between the hours of 7 a.m.-9 p.m., 8 hours a day and up to 40 hours a week. They can only work in appropriate occupations, and age certificates are also required if the minor doesn’t have an I.D.


Sunset in Meteora - credits: Anastasios71/
Sunset in Meteora - credits: Anastasios71/

Wanna taste a different side of Greece? Even though Greece is well-known for its deep blue sea and long-stretched beaches, it is also a country of diverse landscapes, satisfying the taste of every traveler. In case you want to have a 'northern' experience in Greece and discover places of great historical and archaeological importance, Meteora is the place to be!

The geographic region of Thessaly hosts a site so unusual and awe-inspiring that it has always served as a place of isolation and seclusion. It is the rock formation of Meteora, a geological wonder, located at the northern part of Trikala region close to the modern city of Kalambaka.

Meteora belongs to the most important monastic communities of Christianity's Greek-Orthodox dogma and was always regarded as a sacred place of worship. Follow us on a journey to this mountainous region and discover why this natural landmark is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Prepare to discover ancient monasteries and other sites of great importance, even in regard to human evolution!

Meteora, the 'elevated' rocks

Panoramic view of Meteora - credits: matzsoca/

This region of Greece is found right next to the dominant mountain range of the Pindus, which consists of the backbone of Greece's mainland. The bizarre-looking vertical rock formations of Meteora were always a place hard to approach and familiar just to locals.

The fact that it is not mentioned in ancient Greek Mythology, despite our knowledge about the people that used to reside in the area, proves the inaccessibility of the location and adds to its mystic nature. Since Byzantine times, these rock formations were chosen by monks as an ascetic retreat, mainly due to their inaccessibility, suitable for their isolation from the secular world and therefore facilitating their focus on their quest for God.

Meteora is a word originating from the ancient Greek word μετέωρος (meteor, meteorite, etc. relate to that word) which means 'lofty' or 'elevated'. They are a group of imposing rocks, reaching a height of over 300 meters, with steep, vertical smooth walls. Contrary to popular belief, they do not fit the case of a volcanic plug, a result of magma cooling and hardening, but they mostly consist of sandstone and conglomerates.

This type of geological profile outlines the creation of this natural landmark as a result of fluvial activity in combination with tectonic movements and environmental erosion. Geologists date the beginning of those processes 60 million years ago during the Paleogene period!

5-Day Athens, Meteora & Delphi Exploration Trip

The soft texture of those rocks helped the formation of numerous caves in the area. One of these caves is called Theopetra, some 4km away from the modern city of Kalambaka, and constitutes one of the most important sites regarding human evolution.

During excavations in the cave, archaeologists found evidence that shed more light on specific problematic time periods of human evolution. Namely, they discovered evidence regarding the replacement of the Neanderthal occupation with the Homo Sapiens one, and evidence of the transitional period from hunter-gatherers to farmers after the end of the last Ice Age. The earliest findings of the cave date back some 130000 years ago!

Although it is quite bizarre why the area was omitted not only from Greek Mythology but also from ancient Greek literature, the region of Meteora (more accurately the Meteora rock formation) is not mentioned in any text available so far to researchers.

The existence of the region, however, did not seem to be unknown during antiquity and especially during early Christian and Medieval times. During the 9th century (others push that date even before that) early-Christian monks chose Meteora as their place of seclusion and asceticism and Meteora quickly came to be the second most important monastic Eastern-Orthodox community after the monasteries of Mount. Athos in Halkidiki.

The numerous caves and narrow fissures on the walls of those rocky towers operated as ideal monastic cells and their summits hosted more than 24 monasteries. Today, only six of them survive including one nunnery dedicated to St. Barbara.

The monasteries of Meteora consist of important examples of Byzantine architecture and bear priceless murals, icons, and artifacts covering a wide time span of the evolution of Byzantine iconography. These monasteries were built on the top of the rocks of Meteora, following the architecture of a castle, which made access to them extremely difficult.

During past decades, monks and visitors had to use human-powered systems of baskets and ropes to ascend the monasteries. Later on, steps were carved onto the walls of the rock and wooden bridges were constructed. During World War II, the region of Meteora was bombarded, destroying some of the ancient monasteries and resulting in a wave of plundering of the valuable and sacred religious items of those monastic complexes.

From Athens: Meteora day trip by train (daily)

Why Meteora should be on your bucket list

Monasteries Perched on 400m High Rocks - credits: Shujaa_777/

These jaw-dropping rock formations are believed to have begun evolving 60 million years ago; the exact explanation for the shape and height of the rocks is yet to be verified by geological experts or scientists. One theory, however, is that the area was once covered by sea and a combination of a withdrawing seabed with extremely strong winds led to the shaping of these pillars.

According to legend, the first inhabitants of Meteora climbed the colossal pillars with their bare hands and feet, despite the ruthless weather conditions. For hundreds of years following, the only means of transferring goods up or down was to use nets and rope and haul them up! Although maintaining a living in the city in the sky may have been treacherous at the time, it also provided safety from invaders and raiders.

Furthermore, it is believed that during the Turkish occupation, the monasteries safeguarded the Hellenic culture and traditions as they became religious, artistic, and academic centers. Thus, if it were not for the monasteries, modern Greece would look far more like Turkey as her roots would have been forgotten.

The exquisite monasteries at the top of these mammoth pedestals are a result of monks’ inspiration to be closer to god, and once you get to the top, you will understand why. The feeling you get looking over one of nature’s grandest views could be easily interpreted as divine. Pictures truly cannot do it enough justice, like the smells, sounds, and fresh breeze all contribute to the magical feeling you get at the crown of the rocks. The monasteries were first built in the 11th century and today, 6 monasteries are up and running. They can be visited all year round with the exception of a few national holidays, but pay attention to the visiting hours

The six remaining monasteries are as follows: The Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron, the biggest and oldest of them all, has three chapels and a library of books and manuscripts. The Monastery of Varlaam is the second-largest and has been turned into a museum where you can find impeccable religious icons. The Roussanou Monastery is arguably among the most impressive but lower than the rest, thus more accessible along with St. Stefan Monastery(which has no steps) and St. Nikolas Monastery. The Holy Trinity Monastery is the hardest to reach but most definitely worth the effort. The panned view is truly exceptional.

View of Meteora - credits: whitewizzard/

Aside from visiting the enthralling monasteries, there are a handful of other things to do in the tiny town of Kalambaka (situated at the foot of the pillars). One activity you have to add to your to-do list in Meteora is a hike. There are multiple hiking trails that will lead you up to the most spectacular views: be sure to bring a good-quality camera with you!

Just 3 hours south of Meteora, you will find another part of Greece that visitors from all over the world come to see up close: Delphi. Situated on the mountain of Parnassus, this archaeological complex was the religious and cultural center of the country during antiquity.

This famous sanctuary was home to an oracle established by Apollo, the Greek god of future-telling. People from all over the Mediterranean used to gather here bearing gifts and seeking prophecy. Delphi was also home to the most important athletic event in Greece after the Olympics: The Pythian Games. Every 4 years athletes would travel from all over the country to the Ancient Stadium (still there today) to compete in dedication to the god Apollo.

Meteora one day itinerary

kalabaka meteora Dmitry Rukhlenko shutterstockKalabaka and Meteora - credits: Dmitry Rukhlenko/

Once you reach the magical destination of Meteora, start your exploration by following one of the organized trails leading you to the walls of the Meteora rocks. On your way, enjoy your walk through the forest that surrounds the rocks, and discover medieval ruins that vividly reflect how life used to be during the past. One of those spots is the abandoned but restored monastery of Ypapanti.

This small monastery belongs to the monastery of the Grand Meteoron and it was founded during the 14th century. The monks built directly onto the walls of the high pillars, exploiting every little gap and small cave they could to form a fully functional monastery able to host dozens of monks.

During its lifetime, the monastery flourished and got renovated in the 18th century after the decision of a pious local named Athanasios Vlahavas. Unfortunately, some years later, the forces of the Ali Pasha of Ioannina destroyed the monastery which led to its final abandonment. Today, the visitor has the chance to wander around the well-preserved ruins of the monastic cells and the restored church of the monastery, all in a pristine, spectacular natural environment.

Continue your walk to the closeby monastery of Rousanou. This nunnery was built during the 16th century and it is one of the six still operating monasteries of Meteora. The building complex occupies the whole plateau of the rock making it an impenetrable fort.

During past years, the entrance to the monastery was allowed through the crossing of a retractable wooden bridge and a staircase carved into the natural bedrock. The monastery is dedicated to St. Barbara and it is open all week except for Wednesdays. For more information click here.

interior of monastery in Meteora S F shutterstockThe interior of a monastery in Meteora - credits: S-F/

Your last stop should be the most impressive monastery of them all, the Grand Meteoron. Located at the highest point of this unique landmark, this monastery has a history of several centuries. Initially founded in the 14th century, this monastic complex faced numerous phases of expansion and wealth.

Access to the monastery was literally impossible because of the high vertical walls of the geological formation. Therefore, the monks came up with another idea and they built a tower that hosted a winch-mechanism designed to carry people and supplies into the complex. Today, a staircase is carved on the walls of the rock making it easier for both monks and visitors to enter the monastery.

Some of the things you should not miss while being there, is the Ossuary where the bones of generations of monks were put to rest, the old kitchen, the medieval cellar, and of course, the church of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ and the chapel of St. Constantine and St. Helen.

Nowadays, Meteora belongs to the network of sites protected by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Each year, more and more visitors choose this destination as it is one of the most up-and-coming authentic travel experiences of Greece!

If you want to see a unique natural landmark, experience the religiosity of the monasteries, and discover ancient sites from prehistoric occupied caves to wonderful surviving Byzantine churches, then Meteora is the place for you! Plan your own trip to Meteora or check out one of our Greece tours.


The static method in PHP is same as other OOP languages. Static method should be used only when particular data remains constant for the whole class. As an example, consider that some programmer is making the data of a college and in that every object needs getCollegeName function that returns the same college name for all objects as name of

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Värmdö is an island in the innermost part of the Stockholm Archipelago and covers an area of 181,40 km2, making it the largest island in the archipelago. Värmdö is the third largest island on the eastern coast of Sweden, after Gotland and Oil. Värmdö is located in the heart of Stockholm Archipelago.

The Stockholm Archipelago has over 24.000 islands, 80 km east of the city to the Baltic Sea. They are definitely worth exploring, especially in the summer, when there’s endless potential for barbecuing, swimming and overnight stays. Every summer, half of Stockholm’s population seems to disappear into the archipelago to escape from the bustle of city life.

The Stockholm Archipelago has a lot to offer, from the north to the south, islands and rocks, each of them have their own characteristics. Beautiful landscapes, nature, wildlife and restaurants. Värmdö is located in the heart of Stockholm Archipelago. There’s a lot of things to do in Värmdö! Whether it’s nature, culture, history, sport or adventure, the archipelago has experiences to suit everyone! There are also many different restaurants, cafés and take-out places to choose from. A number of restaurants are open during the whole year, so no matter the season, you can enjoy great food with a stunning waterfront view, but also some of them are open only in summer.

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Funding for better understanding of neural stem cells

Funding for better understanding of neural stem cells
This image shows neural stem cells on the Drosophila brain. Credit: Plymouth University

The research project is a collaborative effort between scientists from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Biomedical and Healthcare Sciences, the University of Cambridge and the Scripps Research Institute, California USA.

The study will focus on identifying molecular differences between types of neural stem cells.

Increasing evidence shows that the harbours different kinds of neural stem cells. This adds a level of complexity to research investigating the underlying mechanisms and therapies for conditions of the brain and nervous system at a cellular level.

Neural stem cells are vital to the production of new brain cells upon which the development and function of the brain depend. Their production is important throughout our adult lives, because tasks such as learning and memory rely on the performance of newly generated adult neurons. In addition, deregulated neural stem cells can turn into brain tumour-initiating cells.

Worldwide, there is an increase in incidences of long-term brain disorders, ranging from dementia to severe depression and cancers of the brain. Such conditions are life devastating and costly and because the majority of existing therapies treat the symptoms and not the causes of conditions, it is imperative that new and more effective treatments are discovered.

By obtaining a better understanding of how neural stem cells differ from each other and behave, the outcome of this study could provide key information to unlock future potential neural stem-based therapies as a way of supplying well-functioning brain cells, eliminating malfunctioning cells and/or replacing lost cells, offering new hope to patients with .

The research team will identify and characterise properties specific to different neural stem cells in the living brain, a complicated task given that each kind of stem cell acts in different ways over time and depending on their brain location. To achieve this, the team will work at the outset with neural from the fruit fly Drosophila, which remarkably shares more than 75 per cent of disease genes with humans. Using this knowledge the team will then take the study forward to mammalian brain models.

The scientist leading the project is Dr. Claudia Barros, lecturer in neuroscience at Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine. She said: "It is hoped that our work will make a significant contribution to clarify types and number of in the brain and how they operate. By doing so we can better understand the mechanisms they use and look at ways to manipulate those mechanisms. This is very exciting because it can open routes for the future development of superior and targeted neural stem cell-based treatments that could potentially eradicate or reverse diverse neurological conditions. We are very grateful to the BBSRC for its support on this timely and exciting international collaboration".

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Exploring Ethiopia: Spending 7 Nostalgic Days In An Ancient Empire

Ethiopia has one of the richest histories in Africa, and people who are descended from some of the world’s oldest civilizations. What sets it apart from its neighbors is that, apart for a five-year occupation by Mussolini, it has never been colonized, and it had a monarchy that ended relatively recently, in 1974.

Addis Ababa, situated in the foothills of the 3,200-meter-high Mount Entoto, is the third highest capital city in the world. Ethiopia’s Olympian athletes test their endurance running up this historical mountain, the site of an imperial palace and a number of celebrated churches.

If you’re a nature lover or outdoorsy type, Ethiopia offers 21 national parks and mountainous landscapes where you can hike, go rafting, or bird and wildlife watching. In the lower Omo Valley, in the south of the country, there are ancient tribes that have lived there for centuries, still practicing the same traditions as their ancestors.

Church at Lake Tana

If you’re a history and culture buff like I am, you’ll understand from day one why a visit to Ethiopia is considered a trip of a lifetime. It has a unique cultural heritage: it’s the home of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, one of the oldest Christian churches, and it has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Africa.

Once I landed in Addis Ababa, I met up with the rest of my group and our local guide Zed to catch a domestic flight to Bahir Dar, our first stop on this route. The highlight of this leg was visiting the Lake Tana monasteries. The river Nile, the longest river in Africa, originates in Lake Tana as the Blue Nile.

The lake, Ethiopia’s largest, is dotted with islands and peninsulas where monastic churches, dating from the 14th century, are located. We took a boat to one of these islands and walked through dense forests to reach the churches in the interior.  Typically round-shaped and grass-roofed, these churches contain stunning wall murals of religious scenes, and are still in use. While cruising back to our lakeshore resort, we were lucky to catch the sun set on the lake. Awake at the crack of dawn, we caught the sunrise from our hotel before heading out on our road trip to Gondar.

Ethiopian coffee

The three-hour trip, traveling on good roads and passing picturesque scenery, was a good way to experience the countryside, away from the busy towns and historical sites. Ethiopia’s economy relies largely on agriculture. Aside from coffee, other main crops include beans, potatoes, and sugarcane. We stopped by a field cultivating khat, a mildly stimulating leaf that “induces sleeplessness.” I think I had to chew more than a few leaves, more like a whole bunch all afternoon, to even begin to feel anything.

Ethiopia is the only African nation with fairy tale castles. Gondar, known as the “Camelot of Africa,” has structures that are reminiscent of medieval Europe. King Fasilidas, who made it Ethiopia’s capital in 1635, and his successors in the 17th and mid-18th centuries, left their structural signatures, 20 in number, on 70,000 square meters, creating a royal compound known as Fasil Ghebbi. Most of the buildings are in ruins, or partially in ruin, but the site is still awe-inspiring and you definitely get a sense of what it must have been like at its height as the imperial seat.

We visited the site of Timkat, the annual Epiphany festival, a sunken bathing pool with a two-story building in the center, known as Fasilidas’ Pool. It’s usually dry most of the year except during the festival, which is “a sight not to be missed. Led by colorfully attired priests, thousands of white-robed worshippers converge around the pool where they are blessed with its holy water.” In its dry state, you’ll marvel at the overgrown banyan tree roots that have gripped large portions of the walls that surround the pool.

The next day, after a 30-minute plane ride, we arrived in Lalibela. This must be my favorite Ethiopian destination, definitely at the top of my list. When you experience it, you will not believe what you are seeing. I don’t have enough superlatives in my vocabulary to describe it.

Lalibela architecture

Lalibela is famous for its rock-hewn churches, carved below ground level and dating from the 10th to the 13th centuries. These are huge churches, with several more than 10 meters high. The most majestic monolith is the Church of St. George, which is carved in the shape of a cross.

Graves and hermit cells are cut into the trenches that surround the churches, which are connected to each other by a tangled maze of tunnels. Not just architecturally awesome tourist attractions, and neither are they “crumbling monuments of a dead civilization.” They are and have been for centuries, active Christian shrines and “the spiritual center of a town’s religious life.”

It was certainly worthwhile taking a mule ride to Asheton Maryam, a mountaintop monastery at an altitude of almost 4,000 meters. Monastery visit aside, the fact that our mules could negotiate the steep paths strewn with loose stones, and the wonderful views of Lalibela on the way up the mountain, made this a remarkable half-day trip.

We capped off our visit to Lalibela with a traditional coffee ceremony on the lawn of Zed’s friend’s home. A local woman dressed in traditional Ethiopian attire conducted the ceremony; she roasted and ground the beans, then boiled and poured the coffee from a clay pot into several rows of china cups, all in the span of an hour. This is considered an integral part of the social life in Ethiopia. “An invitation to attend a coffee ceremony is considered a mark of friendship or respect and is an excellent example of Ethiopian hospitality.”

Our last stop in the north was Axum, Ethiopia’s most ancient city. It’s the site of south-facing stone stelae, each carved from solid granite that predate the arrival of Christianity. These stelae were probably funeral monuments, marking the underground burial chambers of Axumite kings, who ruled from around 100 to 940 AD.

Axum is also home to the Ark of the Covenant, under lock and key inside the compound of the Church of St. Mary Zion, the oldest church in the country.

Yes it’s that Ark, the wooden chest containing the stone tablets on which the Ten Commandments are inscribed, and the subject of the first Indiana Jones film. But it isn’t a movie myth for the pilgrims who flock here. The story of the Ark makes for interesting discussion and debate. Based on oral tradition, Ethiopians have always believed that their emperors were descended from King Solomon and Makeda, the Queen of Sheba. Their son Menelik, who visited his father in Jerusalem when he was 22, spirited the Ark away during this time, and it has remained in Ethiopia ever since.  Skeptics be damned.

Just outside the town lie the ruins of the ancient Dongar palace, “popularly associated with the Queen of Sheba,” but most likely dating to the seventh century AD.  Although there isn’t much left except for the floor plan and entrance stairs, it’s enough to ascertain that it was probably the most impressive structure built at the time. After Dongar, we hiked to Ad Hankara, the hillside quarry where all the stelae stone came from, and see the mysterious Gobedra Lioness, a three-meter outline of a lioness etched into the surface of a large rock. She was probably carved in pre-Christian times while the cross beside her was added later.

Sadly on the seventh day, our epic trip came to an end.  After a tour of Addis Ababa and the requisite souvenir shopping, we had dinner at an Ethiopian restaurant, while enjoying a show of traditional music and dance. I’m really happy we ended on this festive high note, and thankful that through this article, I got to recall, with fondness and awe, this incredible, once-in-a-lifetime journey.

A longer version of this article was published in Metro Society’s May 2016 issue.

Cover image from Rod Waddington on Flickr


Can you get a scholarship for PE?

Can you get a scholarship for PE?

Through the California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness (CANFIT) Foundation, there are annual Physical Education Scholarships available to California minority students enrolled in an approved bachelor’s or master’s level program in physical education at an accredited in-state university.

Which is better grant or scholarship?

There are fewer grant options compared to scholarships because grants are mostly based on financial-need. It’s possible to get more than one grant based on your financial-need, field of study, and other qualifiers. There are limited funds to provide and grants can be highly competitive.

What are private grants?

Private funding does not entail public funds and may include both grants and gifts, depending upon the organization’s mission. Not so fast! Private organization awarding funds. Pass-through funding from federal sources then awarded by a private organization or state agency to your institution.

What is Grant scholarship?

In general, grants are given based on financial-need, while scholarships are merit-based and awarded to students based on their academic achievements, extracurricular activities, field of study, and more. Loans are the more commonly-used type of financial assistance.

How do scholarships impact lives of students?

Scholarships Impact: The dimensions of Scholars life influenced by Scholarships Financial impact. Many students graduate from college with enormous student loan debt or limit their education in an attempt to control costs. Educational impact. Career impact. Research and collaboration impact. Employment impact. Personality impact.

What scholarships are available for college students?

What are educational scholarships?

Educational scholarships means grants to eligible students to cover all or part of the tuition, fees and transportation costs of a qualified private school, located within the geographic boundaries of the school district of the student’s residence, which is accredited by the State Board of Education or an approved accrediting association approved by

What is the importance of scholarships?

Scholarships are the instruments of encouragement towards education and research for students. Importance of scholarships is so high that even educational institutes, governments and also the sponsors are keenly interested due to hidden benefits. Scholarships in general encourage students to think of further studies.


My aunt. Children's poem dedicated to aunts

An aunt, a good aunt is a very positive reference in the education of children. An aunt is a second mother, is a counselor, psychologist, playmate, babysitter, and much more.

Aunts have a great impact on the lives of children, so we dedicate this children's poem dedicated to aunts: My aunt. A nice short poem in tribute to mom's or dad's sister

My aunt loves me very much,

I'm going with her for a walk

she tells me that when she was little

I changed a diaper.

She is my mother's sister,

when he takes me to school,

buy me delicious ice cream

she shakes me and kisses me.

And when we sleep together

because my parents go out

we share the secrets

and we had a great time.

Check if your child understood the message of this beautiful children's poem about aunts by asking them these questions:

- Who is this poem dedicated to?

- What things do the protagonists of the poem do together?

- Do you like being together?

You can read more articles similar to My aunt. Children's poem dedicated to aunts, in the category of Poems on site.

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Receptionist salary in Taguig

How much does a Receptionist make in Taguig?

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The average salary for a receptionist is ₱16,431 per month in Taguig.

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How do you start a self evaluation essay?

What do you write in a self evaluation?

Here are several steps to help you successfully complete a self-evaluation:First, know your audience. The first step in writing a self-evaluation is finding out who is going to read it. Second, list your accomplishments. Third, comment on any challenges. Then, set future goals. Finally, give feedback.

How do you write a good self evaluation example?

Be proud. One major goal of the self-evaluation is to highlight your accomplishments and recollect milestones in your professional development. Be honest and critical. Self-assessments aren’t just about highlighting triumphs. Continuously strive for growth. Track your accomplishments. Be professional.

How do you write a self evaluation summary?

What should I write in a performance review example?

Examples of effective performance review phrasesCreativity and innovation. There are two ways that creativity are essential in the workplace: creative thinking and creative problem-solving. Adaptability. Communication. Accountability. Attendance and punctuality. Productivity and quality of work. Achievement. Cooperation.

What is an example of self assessment?

What is mean by self assessment?

How do I do a self assessment?

Before you start, make sure you have:your 10-digit Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR)your National Insurance number.details of your untaxed income from the tax year, including income from self-employment, dividends and interest on shares.records of any expenses relating to self-employment.

Is self assessment mandatory?

Self Assessment is not a tax – it is a way of paying tax. It is your responsibility to tell HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) if you think you need to complete a tax return. If you complete a Self Assessment tax return, you include all your taxable income, and any capital gains.

Do I need to register for Self Assessment?

You’ll need to register with HMRC to tell them you need to submit a Self Assessment tax return. You must register by 5th October after the end of the tax year where you are required to file a tax return – for example, if you need to file for the 2019/20 tax year, you should register by 5th October 2020.

What is classed as self employed?

A person is self-employed if they run their business for themselves and take responsibility for its success or failure. Someone can be both employed and self-employed at the same time, for example if they work for an employer during the day and run their own business in the evenings.

How do you set up as self employed?

Set up as self-employed (a ‘sole trader’): step by step1 Check if being self-employed is right for you show. Check what being self-employed means. Step 2 Choose the name you want to trade under show. Step 3 Check what records you’ll need to keep show. Step 4 Register for tax show.

How do I know if I am self employed?

Is there a law that says whether I am employed, self-employed, both or neither?An employee if you work for someone and do not have the risks of running a business.Self-employed if you run your own business on your own account and are responsible for the success or failure of that business.

What can I use as proof of self employment?

Proof of Income for Self Employed IndividualsWage and Tax Statement for Self Employed (1099). These forms prove your wages and taxes as a self employed individual. Profit and Loss Statement or Ledger Documentation. Bank Statements.

How do I prove my income if self employed?

The normal way for a self employed person to verify their income to a bank for a full doc loan is to provide:The last two years’ financial statements (Profit & loss and balance sheet).The last two years’ business tax returns.The last two years’ personal tax returns.The last two years’ notices of assessment.

What can I use for income verification?

Now that we’ve discussed why proof of income is important, let’s dive into what type of documents will work to verify proof of income.Pay stubs. Tax returns. Bank statements. Letter from employer. Social security documents. Disability insurance. Pension. Court-ordered payments.

How do I write a proof of income letter?

How to write your own salary verification letterStart by writing down your contact information at the very top. Then give an explanation on your letter’s purpose. Start your letter using a polite greeting followed by the name of the recipient. Make your introduction and give a longer explanation for your purpose.

How do I prove that I have no income?

The following tips can prove useful. Utilize the IRS by going on their website where you can download Form 4506-T which is a “Request for Transcript of Tax Return.” This will indicate all income for the previous year. You can also obtain information on W-2s or 1099s under your Social Security number.


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49 4. Conducting Try Out Try out is conducted to measure the reliability of instruments. The aim of try out is to know the quality of the test used as the instrument of the research, and determine which item should be revised. This research uses the result of the try out of listening test to measure the level of difficulty and discrimination power, and to find out the validity and reliability. 5. Administering the Listening Test The Listening test was administered to measure the students’ ability in listening comprehension. The listening test is in the form of the recorded text and then the students are required to answer the 40 questions provided in the paper related to the text they heard. Each item has 4 options of answer A, B, C, D. The listening test will be heard two times in 90 minutes. 6. Administering the Questionnaire The Questionnaire –in this case LLSQ items-was administered to measure the learning strategies used by the students in listening. The items of the questionnaire are in the form of limited statements which have range 1 to 5, explaining from never to always. 50 7. Analyzing the Data After conducting the test to the students, the researcher analyzed the data. The data were analyzed by using SPSS 19 to investigate whether there is any significant correlation between students’ learning strategies and students’ listening comprehension and to find out which strategies frequently used by the students. 8. Making a Report and Discussion of Findings After having gained all the data, the researcher made a report and discussion on findings of the correlation between students’ learning strategies and students’ listening comprehension.

3.12. Data Analysis

This research has dependent variable i.e. is variable that appears because of the independent variables and independent variable which is varied variable that is not affected by other variables. Learning strategies is the independent variable because the researcher assumes that language learning strategies are not affected by other variables. The researcher also divides the strategies into three elements namely; cognitive strategies, metacognitive strategies, and social strategies. The data from listening test is classified as the dependent variable because the ability is influenced by learning strategies, and is divided into two groups namely successful and unsuccessful.


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Citizens’ Juries

A Citizens’ Jury is a small group of randomly selected citizens, representative of the demographics in the area, that come together to reach a collective decision or recommendation on a policy issue through informed deliberation.

A Citizens’ Jury is a form of deliberative mini-public where a small group of citizens are randomly selected to deliberate on a given policy issue and provide recommendations to the organizing entity. The jury are usually given a specific question to answer or a clearly defined scope, and provide a report at the end of the process detailing their recommendations.[1]

The purpose of a Citizens’ Jury is to bring deliberation and public participation into public policy decisions. A CJ is a small enough group to help ensure genuine and effective deliberation can take place,[2] and utilises a random or stratified sample of the community to try and ensure that the group is sufficiently diverse and representative of the broader affected public. Proponents of the CJ model suggest that decisions made by a representative group of citizens are more likely to be accepted and viewed as legitimate by the broader public, because the jury making the recommendation are everyday citizens as well.[3]

Citizens’ Juries are usually used in an advisory capacity, tasked with producing a collective recommendation or verdict.[4] In many cases, decision makers may give some prior commitment as to how they might respond to recommendations from a jury. For example, in South Australia the state government usually commits to presenting all jury recommendations directly to parliament.[5] In some cases, the decision-making authority will agree in advance to accepting and implementing the jury’s recommendations.[6]

Citizens’ Juries can be used to address a wide range of problems and policy issues. CJs are deliberative processes, which emphasise the importance of deliberation and making collective decisions. Inherent to these processes is the provision of a range of perspectives and information, so that jurors can be fully informed and base their deliberations on solid reasoning. Therefore, CJs are particularly suitable for addressing complex issues such as health policy where deeper understanding is required.[7] They can also be useful for addressing controversial issues or where evidence is contested[8] because the jury will hear from a full range of perspectives rather than receive a one-sided view of the debate. CJs may also be used when the public is distanced from a decision-making process or there is a (perceived or actual) lack of transparency and democracy associated with an issue,[9] with the hope that bringing citizens into the process may also enhance trust or legitimacy.

Citizens’ Juries are often deployed alongside other consultative processes, or as one component of a broader participatory processes. In Australia, it has been used as part of participatory budgeting processes, where the jury decides how a city or local council’s budget should be spent. Two Citizens’ Juries were held in South Australia alongside a statewide public engagement and consultation program on nuclear fuel storage. The first jury had an agenda-setting remit, helping to decide the key issues for the broader engagement and the second jury to deliberate upon. In the U.S., CJs are used to evaluate ballot initiatives as part of the Citizens’ Initiative Review.

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What does the term “existential business” mean? It implies an industry which will deals with the risk of the unfamiliar. The key at the rear of this idea is that there are numerous unpredictable factors involved in business today. You cannot find any room designed for speculation or assumptions. Just the fact that you will find no referred to facts and figures attached to any given situation means there are huge chances of inability in the process. This therefore calls for complete faith on your own part about what you are doing.

What can you use to fights impotence the existential threat of corporate failing and the risks involved in operating in such an environment? Well, there are some tools available; one of them getting the use economic growth of data centre architecture. As you probably know already, data centre architecture certainly is the process of aiming all the numerous servers, scientific, and other components of your server room in order that they work together in harmony, optimally, and so that they can provide you with the optimum amount of power and capability for your particular needs. The overall purpose of this buildings is to let you maximize the whole efficiency of the facility and also to reduce the working costs of the company.

Right now back to the challenge at hand: any time corporate governance fails to solve the existential threat carried by climate improve, will the existential business risk of climate change impact your small business? The answer for this is no. No-one is able to anticipate exactly how state change might impact humanity and businesses in future. However , as mentioned ahead of, we can take proactive measures in order to lessen the negative effects of crissis change. For instance , data centre architectural mastery is the type of way of minimizing the adverse impacts of climate transformation.


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Fire destroys home in North Omaha near 16th and Emmet

Firefighters say the home is a total loss
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OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — A fire left a house unlivable after it tore through a family home on Friday afternoon.

The Omaha Fire Department says the blaze erupted a little before 1:30 p.m.

Crews were forced to jump into action as they saw heavy flames upon their arrival.

Battalion Chief Robb Gottsch said, "Crews made an aggressive attack, but were just confronted with a lot of heavy fire on the second; and then it got ahead of them due to the time as it's going up the structure, up into the third story."

Fortunately, by the time they arrived, OFD said that everyone had escaped the house.

The house, on the other hand, is a total loss.

Steven Moore, who grew up in the house has many memories there and saw part of his childhood lost in the devastating fire.

"It's heartbreaking, it's heartbreaking," said Moore.

Fortunately, he still has his family.

Moore said, "My niece, my dad and uncle, yeah they got out."

Omaha Firefighters said the cold weather always makes a fire more difficult to battle.

"The biggest issue is when you're in fire conditions, you've got a limited amount of air supply, and if you're going to rotate crews in and out, it's very hard on crews," said Gottsch.

He added, "So, then the weather impacts that as well, so then it's having enough air supply for 20 minutes of rotation."

Crews were forced to take a step back from fighting the fire as rubble fell from the roof.

Brick and wood could be seen strewn along the ground, and many irreplaceable items may be lost.

Officials say thanks to a quick attack they were able to stop the fire from spreading further.

Firefighters tell 3 News Now that no injuries have been reported.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation and a monetary amount of the loss has not been given.

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Current Moon Sign Uk

Current Moon Sign Uk

Palm Reading Easily Know Your Fate by Analysis Palm Lines
Palm checking out originated from ancient Asia and is now popular and trendy worldwide as a method of seeing an individual’s face and personality by reading the lines, shapes, and shades of an individual’s hands (and fingers).

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Palmistry is a technique usual to lots of various put on the Eurasian it has actually been practiced in the cultures of India, Nepal, Tibet, China, Persia, Sumeria, Canaan, and Babylonia.

The acupuncturist Yoshiaki Omura explains its roots in Hindu astrology Sanskrit Jyotish Chinese Yijing (I Ching), and Roma foreteller Numerous thousand years earlier, the Hindu sage Valmiki better resource needed] to have actually written a publication making up 567 stanzas, the title of which translates in English as The Trainings of Valmiki Maharshi on Man Palmistry, current moon sign uk.

A chapter of a 17th-century sex guidebook, misattributed to Aristotle, is periodically inaccurately cited as being the writing in inquiry. The text it is not consisted of in his canonical works Palmistry is indirectly referenced in the Book of Job which is dated by scholars in between the 7th and fourth centuries BCE.

Just How to Check out Palms: A Beginner’s Guide

Quickly you will certainly know what many of this suggests. Image: Stuart Cox/Getty Images Look at your palms: Just how many lines do you see? Just how fine or deep are they? Just how bumpy is the bone structure? Which way do the fingerprints twist?

In a hand analysis, each of these attributes is claimed to represent something certain regarding your character (at the very least according to those that rely on it). Skeptics urge that palm reading like tarot astrology amounts to bit greater than uncertainty. And even those who do palmistry the method of analyzing the lines and types on the hand, which is thought to have actually originated in India will likely state that, while it can uncover some realities about your character, the practice can not provide you a direct check out what’s coming down the pike.

” When I take a look at your hands,” Kay Packard, director of the American Academy of Hand Evaluation, informed the Cut, “I can inform you what behaviors are likely to turn up, but I’m not mosting likely to claim when you’re going to have a kid or when you’re going to obtain wed or when you’re going to get separated.” In order to understand any of current moon sign uk, what may be composed on your hands, though, you need to be able to navigate their topography. Below, the basics.

Kinds of Hands: the 4 Components

There are four basic hand shapes within palmistry, each attached with a various component and its connected attributes. Although the four elements are also installed in astrology, your hand type might not match with your astrological profile. For example, although a person may be an intense Aries, the form of their hand possibly that of a water sign, exposing nuanced understanding right into the complexities of their personality.

Planet Hands Earth hands are recognized by square hands and short fingers. These hands are commonly firm, solid, and fleshy. Individuals with earth hands are known to be practical, sensible, and based. While protected and reputable, they can become also taken in with their prompt truths, which can ultimately impede long-lasting planning and achievement.

Fire Hands You can inform a fire hand by its lengthy palm and short fingers. Individuals with fire hands are understood to be passionate, confident, and industrious.

Air Hands Air hands have square palms and long fingers and are typically boney, with protruding knuckles and spindly fingers. Those with air hands are conveniently sidetracked and, if not boosted, can end up being distressed or edgy Water Hands are distinguished by their lengthy palms and lengthy fingers. These hands are frequently soft to the touch and a little bit clammy, with a general slim appearance.

After you have actually determined the hand type, begin observing the palm’s natural topography. Fleshy areas called installs and levels relate to various life styles. The traditional installs match with the seven classical worlds within astrology: Apollo (the sun), Luna (the moon), Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. Spherical, a little elevated mounts reveal features that are well balanced and well-proportioned, while sunken installs expose a person’s “blind places” or underdeveloped top qualities. Exceptionally popular installs disclose dominant qualities that may be overstated or exaggerated.

Which Hand to Read Normally the Right Hand

It is believed that the right hand the leading hand for a lot of people stands for currently and the future, and hence can be transformed with time and experience, while the left hand represents the previous and traits the individual was born together with. Therefore, it is more purposeful to take the ideal hand as a concern in hand reading, though both hands for most individuals are symmetrical (with refined distinctions).

There is an additional level to this, stating that the right-hand man is for women while the left hand is for men for reading birth attributes (and very early life), and after that right-hand man for men and left hand for females for reviewing the present/future (or after a specific age). This is since the left-hand side is connected with males and fatherhood and the right-hand side with females and motherhood in Chinese customs (e.g. marriage permit images, wedding seats …).

On this page, we will neglect sex customs and adhere to the frequently accepted means of reading the appropriate hand unless you are left-handed and go on.

The initial impact of the hand (provided by the 5 significant lines) informs of general information. A bright hand color and clear hand lines reflect all the best in recent days.

Hand Forming

In palmistry, every hand is stated to match a particular form, straightened with among the 4 components: earth, air, fire, or water. Comparable to the manner in which numerous astrological indications can exist together in a single person’s zodiac graph, it’s apparently feasible for numerous essential influences to be existing in a single hand.

Earth hands, according to Packard, feature square hands with fewer lines, albeit deep ones. “Earth is very practical, reliable,” she states. “Earth-handed people carry the weight of the globe on their shoulders.” They may often tend to be much less worried with feeling than with obtaining things done. Most importantly, they such as to work.

Fire hands, at the same time, may be located on extremely “charismatic, magnetic” people. They are characterized by a somewhat “uneven hand … marked like Zorro can be found in and place sword marks all with the hands,” Packard states. Fire-handed individuals have great deals of deep lines on their hands, Packard explains, and often tend to be highly innovative much more in harmony with fun than to details.

Air hands are rectangular, with hands that are taller than they are wide, and right, upright fingers. “Air-handed individuals are logical, reasonable, thinking, and are great doubters,” Packard claims. “They can show up aloof (or wayward) due to the fact that their minds [are] airborne accumulating and distributing information.” These types can be rather sarcastic, she added, yet they value justness.

Water hands are identified by great deals of lightly engraved, “baby penalty lines,” according to Packard. They likewise have narrow hands, with fingers that are long and bony. Water-handed individuals might be “really emotional and delicate and nurturing,” she states, potentially with a tendency to “obtain ingested up right into somebody else’s troubles, due to the fact that water likes to fill up a container that’s put in front of it.” Water hands allegedly talk with caring, versatile, and receptive, if potentially also unwise, personalities.

Reviewing Your Palm Mounts

The places of your hand are the fleshy components that rest below your fingers and develop a circle of sorts around the hand. In addition to the palm’s lines, the places form the fundamentals of conventional palm reading, Saucedo states. The suggestion is that based upon the installs that your hand has (an individual can have one, multiple, or every one of the installs), you can infer specific aspects of on your own. current moon sign uk.

” Places, short for hills, are judged by holding the hand approximately eye degree and discovering which stand taller,” she clarifies. “An individual can have one dominant place, or all eight.” The mounts are called for Greek and Roman gods and represent their archetypes. Right here’s what you require to find out about each:

Mount of Lower Mars: This mount is located an inch below the pinky finger and is related to the warrior archetype.

Mount of Luna: This install rests underneath the pinky but down by the wrist instead than on top of the palm near the fingers. It is related to the spiritualist archetype.

Mount of Saturn The Mount of Saturn lies at the base of the center finger. This area represents knowledge, duty, and determination. It reveals a person’s integrity, along with their deep understanding of the ups and downs of life.

Mount of Apollo Found beneath the third finger, the Mount of Beauty derives its name from the sunlight god of classic antiquity. Within palmistry, this area of the hand refers an individual’s optimism, vitality, and significance. Simply as zodiac sun signs reveal people’ natural spirits, the Mount of Apollo showcases imaginative inclinations, happiness, and success.

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Mount of Luna Called after the ancient Roman goddess who objectified the moon, the Mount of Luna symbolizes creative imagination, intuition, and psychic powers. Located towards the base of the hand on the pinky side, this area exposes an individual’s compassion, compassion, and imagination. current moon sign uk, while the moon lights up the darkness, the Mount of Luna is linked to the understanding discovered within magick.

Mount of Venus Located at the base of the thumb, the Mount of Venus is linked to like, sensuality, and attraction. This zone showcases natural magnetism, along with a person’s psychological link to love. Sexuality, interest, and extravagance are all under the auspices of this region.


Contractor wins role on scaled-down revamp of iconic arts venue

Bam has won a pre-construction services contract for the £25m revamp of London’s Southbank Centre.

The scheme involves the refurbishment of three Southbank Centre buildings - the Hayward Gallery, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room.

The job represents a downsized scheme compared to the arts venue’s original plans for a more comprehensive redevelopment scheme and extension, which have been shelved for now after the scheme attracted controversy for its scale and the re-location of a skateboard park.

Bam’s works will start this autumn and are expected to complete in mid-2017. Its services include providing advice on method, programme, buildability, value engineering, cost reduction and risk.

Forerunner companies to Bam originally built both the Hayward Gallery and Queen Elizabeth Hall in 1967 and 1968 respectively.


From Boring Bedroom to Romantic Retreat

Don Says...

One of the most personal spaces in the home is the bedroom, and it is typically where homeowners spend the majority of their time. When I start a bedroom project, I frequently walk into a boring builder beige space and it is my goal to incorporate the homeowner’s personal style while heavily focusing on comfort, coziness, and tons of romance. Here’s how I get the job done.

Deck The Walls: Go bold with paint or wallpaper

Remember that paint is the easiest way to create a dramatic transformation to a room and it is fairly inexpensive to do, so don’t be afraid to get bold in the bedroom. A dark accent wall behind the bed can create a moody and romantic feel. It can also intentionally create a sense of intimacy and coziness that’s perfect for a bedroom.

Additionally, textured wallpaper can add much-needed dimension and interest to rooms that have very little structural detail. Fashionable paper patterns that mimic leather and animal prints such as crocodile skin are definitely on trend.

Bedroom with statement wallpaper

Pro Tip: Don’t forget about the fifth wall! Yep, I’m referring to the ceiling. Don't overlook the opportunity to add emphasis to one of the largest surfaces in the room. A ceiling can be dressed in a contrasting wallpaper or paint color to create a sense of depth and give the illusion that the ceiling is higher. This treatment can create a surprise effect that makes anyone who enters the room want to keep their head looking up!

Light It Up: Make a bold statement with lighting

In the bedroom, lighting increases the overall appeal of the space and creates an ambiance and mood. I like to think of lighting as the jewelry of the room. It can dress up or dress down a space. An oversized chandelier will add elegance and character and give the space a bit of romance. One must-have with any style of chandelier in the bedroom is a dimmer feature, which allows the user to control the mood and the amount of light.

Bedroom with statement lighting Design by DESiGN iNKREDiBLE

Pile It On: Finish it off with lush layered bedding

A beautifully made bed can make the entire room look and feel amazing. I always start with a crisp neutral-colored set of sheets, with smoothness and durability in mind. Remember, the highest thread count does not always equate to the best sheets. The type of cotton used makes a significant difference as well.

Next, add a lightweight quilt or blanket and don’t be afraid of a pop of color, pattern, or sheen here. The next step is a fluffy duvet or comforter, turned halfway down or folded at the bottom of the bed. The layering of bedding allows for adjustable warmth. If it’s a cool night, the duvet or comforter can be pulled up for added warmth. On a warmer night, the blanket or quilt might be just enough.

Pile on the pillows! Euro pillows will add height and grandeur to the bed. I typically use two Euros for a queen-sized bed and three for a king. Lastly, a few decorative details such as an oversized lumbar or bolster pillow, a bed runner, and a lush faux fur throw at the foot of the bed will finish it to perfection.

Bedroom with lush bedding Design by DESiGN iNKREDiBLE

Take A Seat: Add a small sitting area

The bedroom isn’t just for sleeping. A sitting area will create a great place to retreat to and unwind at the end of a long day. The best way to incorporate comfortable seating in the bedroom depends on the amount of space available. The foot of the bed is a perfect place for seating and there are several options. A bench with storage, a small sofa, or a pair of matching ottomans or chairs make a great place to rest at the foot of the bed. If there is a spot near the window or in a corner, a cozy wingback chair with small table and floor lamp will make a peaceful place to enjoy a book or cup of coffee.

The bed is made, the walls are painted, and the chandelier is hung. The final ingredients to this bedroom include, a plant, scented candles, soft music, champagne and the rest is up to you and your partner.

Bedroom with sitting area Design by DESiGN iNKREDiBLE


Uist & Barra Food Bank

This food bank is in the Na h-Eileanan an Iar constituency (Beinn na Foghla agus Uibhist a Tuath ward), and is represented by Angus MacNeil MP of the Scottish National party.

You can use WriteToThem to politely help local & national politicians understand that food banks shouldn't exist in our country.


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Women are good at recalling routes.

Men might be good at reading maps, but when it comes to recalling routes, it’s the ladies who walk away with crown, according to a new study.  According to the research, women can be better navigators than men if they have visited a place before.

And according to researchers, it all goes back to the Pleistocene epoch — which began more than 2.5m years ago — when humans’ route finding skills were honed differently for the distinct tasks of hunters and gatherers.

To test their hypothesis, the scientists used the population of a Mexican village.

Boffins “fitted with GPS (Global Positioning System) navigation systems and heart-rate monitors followed villagers to see how many mushrooms they gathered and how long it took. The GPS system mapped all the routes taken, and the heart-rate monitors detailed the energy expended.

The men climbed higher, travelled further and used 70 per cent more energy than the women, who made more stops but seemed to know where they were going,” reports The Times.

According to the scientists, the study’s finding reinforces the idea that male and female navigational skills have evolved differently over time.

The male strategy is the most useful for hunting down prey – a practice which has led modern man to navigate by creating a mental map, then imagining their positions on it.

Via Times of India


Opinion: A shared agenda – Tu Bishvat and Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle

Maybe you already know that Monday, Jan. 17th, is both Tu Bishvat and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This rare confluence gives us an opportunity to see a connection.

As the climate and ecological crisis worsens, the importance of Tu Bishvat is becoming better recognized. It is a day sometimes known as the “birthday of the trees” and has essentially been our Jewish Earth Day for almost 2,000 years.

Our ancient wisdom correctly recognized the importance of trees, not only for Israel, but for the world. This prophetic environmental vision was picked up more than a century ago with the formation of Jewish National Fund, known for much great work, including planting a tremendous number of trees. In 1926, JNF was incorporated in the United States.

However, in the United States and other parts of the world, there have been decades of cutting trees down and increasing wildfires. Unfortunately, our denial, collective narcissism, and scapegoating led us to ignore the ecology taught by our tradition. We are just beginning to realize how crucial trees are for sequestering carbon, so essential in reducing global warming. Unfortunately, there are relatively few trees, with plenty of heat-absorbing asphalt, in our poor and minority communities.

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. died two years before our first Earth Day in the United States, and though little known for it, he was already becoming cognizant of the importance of our environment. “It is very nice to drink milk at an unsegregated lunch counter – but not when there’s Strontium 90 in it,” he famously said. He also talked about how all life is “interrelated.”

Environmental hazards and climate change can do more harm to those already with limited resources. Those hazards include lead poisoning, toxic waste sites and polluted air. Before he died, King was beginning to make connections among social justice, the global economy, and global ecology.

A rather disappointing global climate summit in November leaves it up to us. We must work toward the Tikkun Olam of healing our global ecology and associated inequities.

There is much for us to do, and our Jewish organizations and synagogues are starting to step up. There really can be no adequate social justice without ecological justice, and no supportive Earth without climate stewarding. In Cain and Abel terms, we are not only our brother’s and sister’s keepers, but our Earth’s keepers.

Steven Moffic, M.D., is an award-winning psychiatrist as a clinician, administrator, writer and artist, including receiving the one-time designation as a Hero of Public Psychiatry from the American Psychiatric Association. He is now retired from seeing patients. He lives on the Milwaukee area’s north shore and is a regular contributor to the Chronicle.


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How To Switch Off From Work

The average person works 40 hours a week. Sadly, in today’s world of work overload and non-stop notifications, work life often takes over our personal lives. Many of us catch ourselves thinking about work even during off hours. Taking work tensions back home can be damaging for your relationships, your health and your well-being.

In this article we explain how to stop intrusive thoughts about work flooding your mind.

Work Life Balance

The ideal ‘balance’ can vary at different stages of the life cycle and it’s primarily a question of individual choice. People experience WLB in a different manner, with some needing more ‘me time’ to achieve it.

Why do we work long hours?

Some of us have no choice but to work long hours to make ends meet, while others stay late in the office due to heavy workload. There are also people who truly love what they do and it’s their free will to clock out late.

Working overtime may also depend on cultural disparities. In some countries, taking on extra hours demonstrates commitment to work and employer. This is especially the case in many Asian countries, where individuals who do overtime are perceived as committed to their job. If you negotiate for shorter hours with an Asian employer, it may be the sign of weakness for them. Therefore, unless asked, employees prefer not to talk about it during the interview.

The opposite seems to be true in Nordic countries. Negotiating working hours appears to be a common thing and employers are ready to compromise between salary and office hours. No wonder Nordic countries are amongst world’s happiest countries.

How to switch on your off-work mode?

Before you leave

  1. Start only tasks that you can complete. There is a psychological term called

    , according to which, people remember unaccomplished or interrupted tasks better than the accomplished ones. Therefore, you are more likely to think about tasks that you haven’t completed.

  2. Prepare a to-do list for the next day. It will go a long way towards organising your thoughts. By thinking through your to-do list, you will also identify potential issues and come up with a solution. Finally, you will rest assured that everything is under control.

  3. Tidy up your desk. Tidying up your bedroom has been proved to be

    . We believe that a tidy desk at your office will not only help you truly disconnect, but also keep all your files and work-related things under control.

After work

  1. Ditch your smartphone. The line between work and leisure time has become so blurred that we often don’t even realise how frequently we check our work messages. We go through our mailboxes just like we scroll through our news feed, which may seem to be a good thing but will not help you disconnect. Switch off notifications and get into habit of answering emails only during your working hours.

  2. Get some exercise. A good workout may do wonders – you will burn off work stress and boost your endorphins. If that wasn’t exciting enough, you will additionally stretch your bones and let your body rest from a daily desk posture. Forget about the most common end of day excuse

    and hit the gym! You will feel better after letting off some steam.

  3. Get a hobby. A meaningful hobby will take your mind off work. Instead of going to bed to watch Netflix, try doing something different like reading a book, knitting, or anything you are passionate about.

  4. Create a relaxing ritual. It can be something as simple as getting changed, taking a shower or cooking dinner. Such ritual activities send a signal to your brain that it’s time to switch off work mode.

Being able to switch off from work and take the most out of your free time is closely related to what you do once you clock out. A good WLB improves employees’ life and career satisfaction so take your off hours seriously and have some quality time!


Lucky Ntimani converts tree stumps to pieces of art

The multi-talented artist and woodcarver, Lucky Ntimani, produces stunning sculptures from any piece of wood and creates traditional musical instruments.

Lucky Ntimani busy sculpting a piece of wood.

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Author: Thembi Siaga

Date:10 January 2022

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Thembi Siaga

Thembi Siaga worked as an intern during 2021. He assisted with video photography and editing. He also produced numerous small documentaries, focusing on the Vhembe region and its people.