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If we have the Sacrament of Reconciliation, who needs "smudging"?

DKK ssks: "Can you write something about the practice of smudging in native spirituality? Is it wrong or against Catholic doctrine?"

Catholics would not want to participate in smudging because it is shamanistic and therefore incompatible with Christianity.

Let me explain.

Although each tribe is unique in their spiritual beliefs and practices, generally speaking, smudging is a common Native American practice that is intended to spiritually cleanse a person, home, animal or object in order to bring them into harmony with the universe. This is based on the shamanistic belief that every object in creation, even those we consider to be inanimate, has a spirit.

Smudging is performed with smoke derived from the burning of herbs such as sage or lavendar, pine or cedar.  Practitioners believe the smoke attaches itself to "negative energy" and as the smoke clears, it takes the negative energy with it. Smudging is performed by waving or fanning the swirls of smoke around a person, object, or in a room that they want to cleanse.

Some practitioners also believe that the cleansing quality of smudging enables a person to communicate directly with the spirit world.

People are encouraged to "smudge" when their spirits are low, if they've been around someone who is sick or depressed, and during meditation and prayer.

But beware of another danger lurking in this practice! New Agers have thoroughly co-opted Native American spirituality, much to the chagrin of native tribes throughout the United States, so much so that the Lakota tribe actually declared war on them in the early 90's. For this reason, in addition to the shamanistic beliefs inherent in the practice of smudging, you will also encounter all kind so of New Age beliefs that may or not having anything to do with authentic Native American spirituality.

It's easy to spot the New Age in this quote from a Native American enthusiast: "The purifying smoke of sage, cedar or sweet grass is ceremonially fanned through the energy field to cleanse vibrations, attract positive energy, healing and protection."

However, it's important to note that the Church does allow rituals such as smudging/saging during Masses and other services involving Native Americans; however, this is allowed only as "symbols" of their culture and tradition not because she is endorsing pagan beliefs. You can read more about this here.

Even though we respect the beliefs of Native Americans, Catholics have their own spiritual cleansing ritual par excellence in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Through this sacrament we're cleansed of the sin that can cause a rupture in our communion with the living God. In addition, our communion with the Body of Christ is also restored. Regular confession of every day faults brings a wealth of other residual helps, such as enabling us to "form our conscience, fight against evil tendencies, let ourselves be healed by Christ and progress in the life of the Spirit." (Catechism No. 1458).

Who needs smoke when you can have all this?


Why the 'fixed' Windows EternalBlue exploit won't die

Cryptojacking, endless infection loops, and more are ensuring that the leaked NSA tool continues to disrupt the enterprise worldwide.
Written by Charlie Osborne, Contributing Writer on

EternalBlue simply refuses to go away and unpatched, unlicensed operating systems are part of the problem.

The Microsoft Windows EternalBlue exploit was released to the public in 2017 as part of a leaked cache of surveillance tools owned by the US National Security Agency (NSA)'s Equation Group hacking team.

Following whistleblower and former NSA contractor Edward Snowden's disclosure of the agency's mass surveillance activities, hackers calling themselves the Shadow Brokers compromised NSA systems and leaked the toolset.

Among the exploit cache were exploits and zero-day vulnerabilities which allowed the NSA to compromise Windows and Linux systems, network equipment, firewalls, and more.

Security researchers and affected vendors immediately set to work patching the leaked vulnerabilities, and whilst EternalBlue is a security flaw which was resolved, outdated and unpatched systems still permit the exploit to flourish in the hands of threat actors.

The EternalBlue vulnerability, CVE-2017-0144, targets the Microsoft Windows Server Message Block (SMB) protocol and allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. A fix was issued in March 2017 by Microsoft.

The bug has caused misery worldwide since its release and was used to infect systems with ransomware during the infamous WannaCry global outbreak last year. The UK's National Health Service (NHS), FedEx, Deutsche Bahn, Renault, and banks were among the targets of the campaign which compromised an estimated 230,000 PCs.

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EternalBlue was also used in a ransomware campaign that followed soon after. The cyberattack spread the Petya ransomware from Ukraine to countries worldwide.

The critical flaw has been patched but its legacy lives on.

In June last year, for example, the exploit was integrated into exploit kits to make Trojans such as Nitol and Gh0st RAT more effective.

Security researchers from Avira have been tracking the vulnerability and reinfection rates across the world. In a blog post last week, the team said that unpatched PCs are a key reason EternalBlue won't die, with impacted devices "getting stuck in an endless infection cycle with new infections occurring at the kernel level as the previous ones are removed."

Avira says that the exploit is finding its way to cracked and pirate versions of Microsoft Windows which are operating on the old SMB1 protocol, which is vulnerable to EternalBlue.

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"We were researching the reasons behind a number of machines having repeated infections," said Mikel Echevarria-Lizarraga, senior virus analyst in the Avira Protection Lab. "We've found that many of these serially infected machines were running activation cracks which means that they cannot or do not want to update Windows and install updates. It also means that they did not receive the emergency patch from Microsoft for this vulnerability."

Avira has uncovered roughly 300,000 systems which are impacted by EternalBlue. Indonesia is the hardest hit, followed by Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, and Egypt, among others.

It is not just Windows machines which are running unlicensed software, however, that is a problem -- threat actors worldwide are also utilizing EternalBlue for covert cryptojacking operations.

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Cryptojacking is the use of computational power without the consent of users for the purpose of mining cryptocurrencies including Ethereum (ETH) and Monero (XMR).

A common way to conduct cryptojacking is through the use of covert mining scripts, such as Coinhive, through browsers and web page visits. However, malware able to compromise PCs is also utilized -- and the EternalBlue exploit has become a weapon of choice.

In February, researchers discovered the Smominru miner botnet was using the exploit to mine for Monero, bending 526,000 nodes -- otherwise known as infected systems -- to its will at its peak, netting its operators an estimated $3.6m from fraudulent mining.

It was only a month later that another cryptojacking scheme, RedisWannaMine, was found to have harnessed EternalBlue to compromise Windows Servers for the same purpose.

Unfortunately, EternalBlue is still very active in the cryptojacking space. According to recent research from Cybereason, a new outbreak of Wannamine, based on EternalBlue, has shown that the attack is still highly active a year after disclosure.

"Wannamine isn't a new attack," the researchers say. "It leverages the EternalBlue vulnerabilities that were used to wreak havoc around the world almost a year and a half ago. But more than a year later, we're still seeing organizations severely impacted by attacks based on these exploits."

Wannamine is not sophisticated and its components are made up of copy-and-paste code gained from repositories such as GitHub. A number of IPs associated with Wannamine servers are still active a year after being reported to associate hosting providers.

Although the coding is crude, failure to patch has caused yet another outbreak -- and unless individuals and companies take responsibility for protecting themselves, EternalBlue will continue to remain an effective tool harnessed by threat actors.

"Until organizations patch and update their computers, they'll continue to see attackers use these exploits for a simple reason: they lead to successful campaigns," Cybereason added. "There's no reason for security analysts to still be handling incidents that involve attackers leveraging EternalBlue. And there's no reason why these exploits should remain unpatched."

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AI Bridges Japan's Infrastructure Maintenance Gap: Civil Engineering Innovators - Morikawa Haruna
Japan is home to some 730,000 bridges. With most built during the rapid economic growth of the mid–late 20th century, many are potentially in need of maintenance, but without the personnel to conduct the necessary checks. Morikawa Haruna and husband Ayumu are working to address this through a specially developed AI system that uses detailed photographs of bridges and other infrastructure to automatically generate repair plans. And this technology is also helping to promote workforce inclusivity.
Japan has many aging bridges in need of regular maintenance checks
The firm's unique system uses AI to generate repair plans based on detailed photographs
The firm is also working on a novel maintenance checking robot
The device can climb streetlights and other tall objects to examine their condition


2018 Glasstech In Dusseldorf Germany

By：HUICHI Updated：2018-07-05 Views：1153

The "Düsseldorf International Glass Technology Trade Fair" was founded in 1970 and is held every two years. It is one of the major exhibitions in the world glass industry. Next will be held on 23-26 October. The previous exhibition area reached 121,500 square meters. At the exhibition, 1,237 exhibitors from 52 countries and regions including China, the United States, Britain, Germany, and France attended the exhibition and 55,365 visitors from 121 countries visited the exhibition. A significant number of visitors ordered glass products and processing equipment or signed service consulting contracts through the exhibition. Most companies achieved satisfactory results. International glass new products and technologies and related services will be collected here. The exhibition not only provided visitors with a lot of technical information, but also served as an occasion for both parties to meet and negotiate. It was a very attractive channel to open the international market.

 Exhibits content:

1. Glass manufacturing and application: architectural and decorative glass, industrial glass, glass doors and windows and hardware accessories, electronic glass, special glass, glass fiber, glass wool and products;

2. Glass production equipment and equipment: automatic control and various supporting systems;

3. glass deep processing equipment, abrasive tools, glass tools;

4. refractory materials, raw materials and auxiliary materials.

Guangzhou Huichi Glass Technical will attend the exhibition which show our newest smart switchable glass(film) on the show. We will be on 10C32, Looking forward to see you there!

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Kigali Agreement On Ozone

The need for the amendment stems from the 1987 Montreal Protocol, which controls ozone-depleting substances. Because CFCs have been used as an alternative to ozone-depleting substances in refrigeration facilities, their role in global warming has become a major problem. In 2016, the parties to the Montreal Protocol adopted the CFC Convention concluding the 28th Meeting of the Parties (MOP 28) in Kigali, Rwanda. Governments have agreed that it will come into force on January 1, 2019, provided that at least 20 parties to the Montreal Protocol have ratified it. On 17 November 2017, Sweden and Trinidad and Tobago tabled their ratification instruments, exceeding the required threshold. “Any ratification of the Kigali amendment brings us closer to repeating the success of the Montreal Protocol in the fight against ozone-depleting substances,” said Tina Birmpili, Executive Secretary of the Ozone Secretariat. “This success is based on the cooperation of nations. I look forward to more than 100 ratifications and look forward to many more in the months and years ahead. The UNITED Nations secretariat for ozone is the secretariat of the Vienna Convention on the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the Montreal Protocol on Ozone Depleting Substances.

The secretariat assists and assists the contracting parties to the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol, as well as other stakeholders, in the implementation of measures to protect and strengthen the ozone layer and mitigate climate change. In the past, these applications used chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), but in the 1970s we discovered the harmful effect of these gases on the ozone layer, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1995. [4] The Montreal Protocol, signed by many states in 1987 and entered into force in 1989, decided to end the CFCs. The use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) then developed as a replacement. The amendment builds on the success of the Montreal Protocol, established in 1987 for the protection of human health and the environment following the depletion of the ozone layer. With the general support of 198 parties, the Montreal Protocol resulted in the abandonment of nearly 99% of ozone-depleting substances. Proof of the photo: REPORTING services IISD (2016), In order to protect the climate and the ozone layer, more than 170 countries agreed on a change in the protocol at the 28th meeting of the parties to the Montreal Protocol on ozone-depleting substances in Kigali, Rwanda. The Kigali amendment aims to phase out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by reducing their production and consumption. Because of their zero effect on ozone depletion, CFCs are currently being used to replace hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HFCs) and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), but they are potent greenhouse gases.


Mike Lindell alleged widespread voter fraud in Alabama. The GOP secretary of state says he's dead wrong.

Long after even many of the stalwart election deniers have given up, Mike Lindell is still at it.

Following a visit to Alabama last week, the MyPillow CEO declared that 100,000 votes in the 2020 presidential election in the state had somehow been flipped.
“This was the one time we’re going to have to do a little bit of a deeper dive here,” Lindell said by way of explanation. “On the surface you can’t see where it happened. What I guarantee they’ve had to do in Alabama is the bad people … went deeper into the well. Very deep into the well of how they did the flips.”
    Lindell, and this will stun you, offered no proof for such a massive allegation. And almost immediately, John Merrill, the Republican secretary of state in Alabama, flatly rejected Lindell’s claim.
      “All our (voting) machines are custom-built,” Merrill told AL.com. “There’s no modem component. You can’t influence them through a cell phone or a landline. There’s no way they can be probed or numbers manipulated.”
        Merrill, widely regarded as a rising star within the newly Trumpified Republican Party, was expected to run for Senate in 2022 but backed out at the last minute when word of an extramarital affair emerged. He announced he would not run for Senate or seek any other elected office next November.
        In short: He has zero reason to lie or cover up any sort of election fraud. None.

          Consider what Lindell is alleging here. In 2020 in Alabama, roughly 2.3 million votes were cast for Donald Trump (1,441,170) and Joe Biden (849,624). Lindell is claiming that 100,000 votes were flipped from Trump to Biden, meaning that, roughly 12% of all the votes cast for Biden were, in fact, actually cast for Trump and then (impossibly) flipped to the Democrat. More than 1 in every 10 votes Biden got!
          Which is pretty widespread voter fraud. The sort of thing that, if it actually existed, would surely have caught the eye of the Republican secretary of state, right? Right!
          Then there’s this: Trump won Alabama by almost half a million votes; he took 62% to Biden’s nearly 37%. Why, you might ask yourself, would election meddlers conduct an operation designed, according to Lindell, to flip votes from Trump to Biden in a state that was on no one’s competitive radar and where the incumbent president absolutely swamped the Democratic challenger?
          None of it — and I mean NONE of it — makes any sense. What’s remarkable is that Lindell continues to push his debunked conspiracy theories even as he faces a $ 1.3 billion defamation lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems for what he said about them and their voting machines.
          “Despite repeated warnings and efforts to share the facts with him, Mr. Lindell has continued to maliciously spread false claims about Dominion, each time giving empty assurances that he would come forward with overwhelming proof,” said the CEO of Dominion when the suit was filed back in February.
            And Lindell has just kept at it — seemingly oblivious to the legal jeopardy he is putting himself in. He held a cyber-symposium in South Dakota in August where he touted that he would have definitive proof of widespread voter fraud. He, um, didn’t make good on that promise.
            Lindell seems entirely determined to continue on his flights of fantasy, facts (and legal problems) be damned.

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Baseball vs Cricket - Difference and Comparison | Diffen

A baseball is 9 to 9.25 inches in circumference. A cricket ball is made of cork and string and covered with red leather. the ball must weigh between 5.5 and 5.75 ounces (155.9 and 163.0 g) and measure between 8 13/16 and 9 in (224 and 229 mm) in circumference. Field.

What is the Difference Between Cricket and Baseball? » Spiramic

For example, in baseball pitchers have to follow a strict rule on how many seconds to follow a routine in order to avoid a forfeit. Another notable difference between cricket and baseball is the size of the field. In baseball, the game is played on a field with a width of 56 feet, while cricket is played on a field with a width of 150 yards.

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What is the difference between Cricket and Baseball? • Although balls used in cricket and baseball look alike, the cricket ball is heavier than the base ball. • Cricket is played for two innings each side whereas baseball players play several innings. • There are different types of cricket matches as Test, ODI and 20/20, but not in baseball. Baseball bat breaks often unlike cricket bat.

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Cricket and baseball have many differences, despite it being thought that they stem from the same origins. Over the years, however, the two have transformed into very different games founded on the classic battle between bat and ball. The main difference between Cricket and Baseball is the orientation of the field.

Cricket vs Baseball - 9 Major Differences! - Cricketer's Choice

Cricket vs baseball is a comparison that has been drawn out among international sports enthusiasts for centuries. Although some similarities exist between cricket and baseball, there are more recognisable differences between the sports. Some of these differences are noticeable immediately. Bowling vs pitching, wearing gloves or mitts vs free hand in cricket are key differences. […]

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A standard cricket ball weighs 5.5-5.75 Ounces, while a baseball is around 5.25 ounces. This difference has also created a unique bat shape within the games. A standard cricket bat is flat but smaller than a baseball bat, although significantly heavier. Baseball bats are light and round, to offer that traditional image of American sports.

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Yet, an understanding of what each opposing team on the cricket field is trying to achieve could change your frustration into fascination. As with baseball, cricket has two opposing teams. Each team is made up of 11 men, with one in reserve known as the 12th man. This contrasts with the nine-man baseball team.

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One main difference, however, is that the ball in cricket is harder and heavier in weight. The legal weight for the ball in baseball is from 5 to 5.25 ounces (142 to 149 g) The ball in cricket must weigh between 5.5 and 5.75 ounces (156 and 163 g). The typical bowling action of a fast bowler.


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Translate cricket insect in Telugu with examples

Contextual translation of "cricket insect" into Telugu. Human translations with examples: telugu, కీటకము, ఇలకోడి, క్రికెట్, क्रिकेट निबंध, పురుగు కాట్లు, క్రికెట్ తెలుగు.

Telugu Meaning of Cricket - (insect) యిలకోడి, కీచురాయి ...

Telugu meaning of Cricket is as below... Cricket : (n), ( s), (insect) యిలకోడి, కీచురాయి ఉప్పుమిడత. or game పెద్ద గుండ్లతోమైదానము మీద ఆడే ఆట. or stool మూడు నాలుగు కాళ్ల మూడైనా, నాలుకాళ్లైనా గలపీట.

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Cricket fly: నత్త: Snail: చేద పురుగు: White ant (termite) పేడ పురుగు: Beetle

Crickets Meaning in Telugu - Crickets - Shabdkosh

Meaning and definitions of crickets, translation of crickets in Telugu language with similar and opposite words. Spoken pronunciation of crickets in English and in Telugu. Tags for the entry "crickets" What crickets means in Telugu, crickets meaning in Telugu, crickets definition, explanation, pronunciations and examples of crickets in Telugu.

Translate jari insects in Telugu with contextual examples

butterfly is the most colourful insect. we can see them in daytime in gardens and forests. it has three parts in its body –the head, the thorax and the abdomen. it has two wings. they are of different colors like red, yellow, blue, green, white etc.butterfly live on the nectar of flowers. they are born out of eggs. Telugu.

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cricket insect name. Tamil. கிரிக்கெட் பூச்சி பெயர். Last Update: 2020-06-19. Usage Frequency: 1. Quality: Reference: Anonymous. English. cricket insect meaning.

Translate cricket insect in Tagalog with examples

Contextual translation of "cricket insect" into Tagalog. Human translations with examples: kamaro, kriket, kamaksi, linagin, ararawan, crickets, ibanag sa tagalog.


The When of Self-Compassion

Recall that the act of compassion begins first with recognizing suffering is happening, then responding to relieve it.  Here, now in the midst of the disruption of our lives by the corona-virus is an opportune time for noticing your suffering is likely to be present. Using your body-mind as a laboratory, notice the breadth of your somatic experience in response to suffering the uncertainty and separation imposed by this event. What is occurring in your muscular and digestive systems? How does your breath change as you meet new challenge after new challenge in the day?  Can you focus your attention? How are decisions being made when your nervous system is likely in sympathetic overdrive?  What has changed about your mood and sleep quality? Explore all that is happening within to be able to accurately respond with self-care. This is paramount to support your immune system.

Because humans are in fact in a dynamic system of systems in perpetual state of physiological change, it is very instructive to conceptually regard yourself as “a happening”. This is a simple yet profound teaching I have been most grateful to receive in my yoga and meditation training. What is happening within you and around you are being influenced by your internal and external environment in a co-emergent process. In times of great disruption such as this, wise leadership is essential. Good leaders stay attuned to the interplay of self and others as they navigate new terrain. Creative solutions arise when we are curious, activated and inspired by the challenge rather than paralyzed by fear of failure. So how do we attune to ourselves as a happening?

Radical times call for “radical self-compassion” which is advocated beautifully by psychotherapist and mindfulness meditation teacher, Tara Brach, PhD. I have found great comfort in following her guidance into a state of self-compassion using this particular practice: R.A.I.N. ( right click to link)  It uses both the metaphor of a soothing, soft, cleansing rain and the acronym. In keeping with the groundwork described above, we are encouraged to be present so as to recognize that suffering is happening. Once recognized, then we connect to the somatic experience of what is happening now and actually allow ourselves to feel. Being kind and curious with the quality of our attention, we stay present and investigate so we can nurture ourselves in just the right way.   You are encouraged to visit this link for more guidance in this practice of self-compassion. Take the time for self-care amidst all that is happening.


Marcus Giron Tennis

Tennis is one of the most loved sports in the world. Tennis is a game that anyone can play, from beginners to professionals. There are two main categories of tennis players. They can be classified based on their ability to hit the ball further than a forehand or backhand. Tennis players are often unable to hit forehands due to the lack of knowledge on how to properly engage their muscles and in what to do to hit forehands that are strong. Tennis players also struggle with their backhands due insufficient knowledge about how to properly position themselves to hit a strong backhand down the court. This is why these two essential areas of the game must to be addressed by those who wish to excel at the game.

The grip is the most crucial aspect of the successful tennis swing. Many beginners make the mistake of gripping the racket too tightly or loosely and end up not hitting the ball, making improper contact, or having the racket fall off when they swing at the ball. Holding the racket the right way will provide you with the best chance to hit the ball accurately every time.

Another thing to keep in mind is that your forehand’s swing path should be straight. When you reach the top of your follow-through, your forehand’s path should curve towards your top. This is called a high arc or cut shot. A hook with a low angle will have an natural wrist hinge and wrist extension. These factors will determine the type of shots you should be practicing. For example, if you are practicing a technique referred to as the bank shot your forehand swing will naturally turn toward the top as you move closer to the ball.

Keep your shoulders in line with the ball as you swing. This will keep your shoulders in constant contact with the ball while your arms move freely. While you swing, your shoulders must not leave the racquet’s socket. It could make it extremely difficult to take the ball back when this occurs.

When you are approaching the ball, make sure to move your arm to your side, not from your backside. Rotating your arm to the side could reduce your power and ability generate power. In order to get your arm to rotate correctly it is essential to hold a firm grip on the club. A weak grip can result in injury. It could cause you to lose the ball or cause you to overextend your arms. This can lead to injuries.

The angle of your stance is also an important factor in ensuring a good grip. Most tennis players are right handed and have their right arm stretched across their bodies. For beginners their left arm is typically carried across their body. Most coaches recommend that you hold the club with an open grip or similar to a baseball position. The club should be held in a neutral position will aid in preventing an arm that is not dominant during your swing.

Tennis players with open stance forehands tend to have problems with their forearms. If a player has an open stance forehand, they tend to over-turn their wrists, and they do not have a good grip. One way to address this problem is to hold the racket with an even grip. Tennis players with open stance forehand must try to have a closed grip. This can be achieved by placing the racket on your skull, with your knees bent, and your elbows locked.

Tennis players who have a non-dominant handed should swing the racket above their head and above their shoulders. If you’re a right handed player the racket should be facing your crotch. If you’re a left-handed player, the racket should be pointing towards your waist. This will stop the over-the-head swing or the swing under the shoulder from happening. When you swing, keep your wrists straight and lower your hips to ensure that you don’t give either side of your body any room to swing.


PUMA launches the ONE and FUTURE Football Boots in vibrant Yellow

Without risk there is no greatness! In recognition of the masterful players who take the risk on pitch, who believe in their own abilities and go beyond the conventional, PUMA sports company launches the RUSH football boot pack.

The RUSH pack celebrates that injection of no-limit, hyper energy that elevates our athletes’ performance, dynamism, speed, and skill when in their flow. The new boot is a pure boost of consciousness that lets footballers play without fear and without limits.

A vibrant “Yellow Alert” colorway stands out over the black tone; symbolizing the surge of energy that footballers feel when they are in their flow on the pitch.

To channel this energy boost into the victory, PUMA FUTURE combines NETFIT and the 3D Havoc Frame into one layer, bringing the foot closer to the ball for a better overall look, fit, ball reception, touch, and stability.

PUMA ONE features an ultralight SPRINTWEB technology providing the player with supreme lateral support and stabilization to the foot and heel, without adding any extra weight to the boot.

The PUMA FUTURE RUSH Pack will be worn on pitch by Antoine Griezmann, Luis Suàrez and Marco Reus while Sergio Agüero and Romelu Lukaku will wear the PUMA ONE RUSH Pack.

The RUSH pack will be available from September 16th at PUMA Stores, on PUMA.com and leading football retailers worldwide.


Learning Sites

Mental health courts are specialized court dockets for certain defendants with mental illnesses that substitute a problem-solving model for traditional criminal court processing.

Since 2006, the CSG Justice Center has worked in partnership with the U.S. Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to highlight agencies with comprehensive criminal justice-mental health programs willing to share their expertise with other criminal justice and mental health agencies and organizations.

A mental health court (MHC) is a court-based program that brings together members of criminal justice and behavioral health systems, among others, to work with people with mental illnesses who face criminal charges. The number of MHCs in the U.S. has grown exponentially in the past two decades. State and local officials who have recently launched, or are considering whether to launch, such programs in their jurisdictions often seek out more experienced MHCs for guidance and advice.

To facilitate peer-to-peer assistance among jurisdictions that have established or are planning to establish MHCs, BJA, through its technical assistance provider, the CSG Justice Center, has designated four jurisdictions as MHC “learning sites.”

BJA-designated MHC learning sites represent diverse court models across the country. These sites host visits from other jurisdictions, answer questions from the field, and work with BJA and the CSG Justice Center to assess and improve their own program operations. Each has demonstrated an ability to provide guidance and advance the field, while maintaining flexibility in their program design to meet their communities’ needs.


Create a workflow for a text based Table / domain than can do a IFTT based on SF

I found an interesting workflow which looked like what I was trying to do, but I am running into an error. I have a list of square footage that relates to the LEED v4 Daylight & Views requirements. I am trying to set up a workflow that when I have a geometry, the SF will automatically notify me the require perimeter area based on the two tables. Before I can even work with gates or other components, I am running into an issue with the first table with has a range of SF that the geometry falls into. Attached is my current workflow process and the rated images.

Does any one know how I can do this correctly?

Domain Gate IFTT for (12.5 KB)

Remove all commas to separate each group of three digits. GH doesn’t recognize it as a number if it contains comma.
And please discard the habit of using panel text as an input value. GH recognizes the number in the panel as text. although some input automatically recognizes text as a number…

Domain Gate IFTT for (13.2 KB)

Thank you for that quick response! I knew it was something simple I was overlooking. As a follow up question from your comment, how would you proceed with data such as this that is not generated but from an external source table? I thought a panel would be the simplest way.

Thanks Again!

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Blender 3D: Noob to Pro/Modeling tips

1: Extrusion: To extrude, press  E  in edit mode with the vertices selected, move and click to place the extrusion. You'll basically need this for every model in blender, without it, most models would be really hard to create.

2: Set Smooth: Enabling smoothing on the face of a mesh will create a smooth gradient between it and the faces around it. To enable smooth shading on a face, select the faces you want to smooth and then go to Mesh → Shading → Smooth Faces.

3: Merge by Distance: Sometimes when editing, you might accidentally create duplicate geometry or have small holes in your model. To clean these up, select your entire model (or part of it) and then go to Mesh → Clean Up → Merge by Distance. The Merge Distance variable when performing this action determines the maximum distance between vertices for them to be merged.

4: Topology Flow: One of the most important things to keep in mind while modeling is the topology of the model. Topology is the arrangement and flow of the edges and faces that make up a mesh. Generally, you want to make your model with quads (faces with four edges) so that it is easy to perform actions such as loop cuts or ring selections. This isn't to say that triangles and faces with more than four edges shouldn't be used, but quads are preferable.

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America is known as the land of the free and home of the brave. When thinking of this you think about all the opportunities presented to people and all the freedom. An idea of America is that we’re a meritocracy, which means anyone can be able to to become anything they want as long as they work hard playing by the rules. Along with that many people believe that diversity will bring together the country and unite us all but that’s not the case. America is not a meritocracy. First off, it’s needed to look at how people move up in society, so looking at social mobility and social stratification can help to explain the basics of this movement. Social stratification is the way individuals are categorized in rankings by their wealth, income, and social status

Social mobility is the movement of individuals throughout these rankings.

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Social stratification is a sociological phenomenon in which people in the society are placed in different ranks with reference to same economic conditions. Normally, there are those of a high standard and others of a low standard. Social stratification borrows classification from earth sciences and thus it refers to its classes as strata. The difference in economic characteristics of persons leads to domination of power by one group to another. Social Stratification is characterized by four core principles namely; Social stratification has been said to be transferable from generation to another. Every generation adopts the classifications that had been set by a generation that proceeded. Social stratification is a societal characteristic and not an individual view. The society forms a uniform way of grading persons ‘which is not a sole person’s objective’. Social stratification is said to be universal and also variable

Though this statement seems contradictory, it means that classification is uniform in a certain society but will vary when compared with other societies. Lastly, social stratification is not all about equality of persons, but also the beliefs that they hold. This means that social classes in the society are also based on common beliefs. The classification of the society into various ranks brings about inequality. In the western communities, social stratification adopts three key; the upper, middle and lower class. It is due to these classes that inequality is developed. Those of upper class view themselves as superior and having more prestige compared to their counterparts in lower ranks. Therefore, sharing of common resources in the society is based on the stratification ranks. Inequality is a social evil that emanates from social stratification.

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Locklin claimed that moving from one social class to another requires steps and measures that can help one jump from one class to another. Locklin argued that jumping to the upper class would require steps like making wise decisions investment issues, one’s parents, participating in some kind of sports and attending some special schools. These suggestions are actually out of natural reach in general

It is common knowledge that one cannot choose his/her biological parents as in the case of adoption. Sports are also talents that can only be nurtured and not taught. The school to attend is also to a large extent dependent on your parents’ income, a direct relation to a social class. Locklin in other words is bringing the implication that it is relatively hard for one to quickly from one class to another (Locklin 1).The second class in the ladder is the middle class. It consists of educated professionals ranging from secretaries to teachers all the way to the highly educated people like “businessmen, doctors, lawyers, stockbrokers and CEOs” (Cliffs 1). This group has a relatively average income (Cliffs 1). In the American economy about 30% of the population falls in the middle class with their household income averaging from $50,000 to $90,000 and an average individual income ranging from $27500 to $52500 per year.

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In conclusion, social stratification concept makes it possible to understand people’s behavior. Without classifying people, it will be difficult to address social needs and social issues. Social class determines people’s way of life, customs, religions, happiness and other important aspects in the development of the individual, the community and the nation as a whole

Popular culture’s catering to the wealthy and social welfare for the poor can be easily tracked as shift in economic activity is pronounced such as the economic situation now.

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Cliff, Note. Types of Social Classes of People. Cliff Notes, 2011. Web.

Kerbo, Harold. Social stratification and inequality: class conflict in historical, comparative, and global perspective. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2002. Print.

Locklin, Scott. Social Classes: the Upper Class in America. Alternative Right, 2010. Web.

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12th June, 12 am

Seminar: Historical Transformations of Places for Prayer

Rupert kindly invites you to the seminar ‘Historical Transformations of Places for Prayer’, with a talk by historian and Kėdainiai regional museum director, Rimantas Žirgulis, and a presentation by the artist and current Rupert resident, Erdem Taşdelen. The seminar will take place on the 12th of June, from 12 am (noon) at the Kėdainiai regional museum multicultural centre (Senosios rinkos sq. 12, Kėdainiai). The presentations will be given in Lithuanian and English. The event is part of Rupert’s public programmes and is free and open to all.

Historian Rimantas Žirgulis will briefly present Kėdainiai as a city of reformation and a ‘city of six confessions’ in the 17th century. He will underline and discuss the transformations of the many places for prayer in the city.  At the end of the 16th century to the beginning of the 17th, the catholic church was taken over by the evangelical reformists. By the end of 18th century, the first evangelical reformed church entered into decline. During the second part of the 19th century, the governor of the city, Count E. Totleben built a minaret for the decoration of the city park, and toward the end of the century the first orthodox church was moved to the cemetery where it became the precinct’s chapel. During the Soviet era, the evangelical lutheran, evangelical reformed, the catholic St. Joseph churches as well as three synagogues were closed and nationalised. They were transformed, respectively, into a leather warehouse, grain warehouse, sports school, electrical hardware factory and Rajkoop union warehouse. The Catholic St. George church and orthodox Transfiguration of Christ churches were the only ones left open. Later, along with various other places for player, their initial function was restored or became centres of culture and education.

Erdem Taşdelen, Rupert’s June resident will begin developing a video and sound installation project titled A Minaret for the General’s Wife. In this informal presentation he will outline his interest in taking up the Kėdainiai Minaret as a metaphor for the cultural experience of being out of place in this work-in-progress, and trace a brief history of the evolution of laiklik—a conception of secularism adopted from the French laïcité—in the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Turkey.

Rimantas Žirgulis is a historian, director of Kėdainiai regional museum, he is the author or co-author of many exhibitions, publications, articles and academic conferences. He is the initiator of the restoration of the Duke Radvila mausoleum at Kėdainiai Evangelical Reformed Church;  the establishment of a multicultural center in the winter synagogue, the establishment of monumental plaques for Vilnius Gaon Elihaju (1997), Kėdainiai Jewish Community (2006), A. Freitag (2008), Stolypin (2011); establishment of monuments-installations: Miloszfon (for Nobel Prize Winner, Kėdainiai Region Honorary Citizen Cz. Milosz) (2011), ‘Shoa. Ich bin Keidaner’ and ‘the Wall of Memory’ (Jewish communities of Kėdainiai, Šaita and Žeimiai murdered during the Holocaust) (2011), for the Nazi-killed European Jews (2017), and the destroyed E. Totleben Palace (2017). In 2015, he was awarded the the Cavalier Order for merit to the Republic of Poland.

Erdem Taşdelen is a Turkish-Canadian artist who currently lives and works in Toronto. His practice is rooted in conceptualism and involves a range of media including installation, video, sculpture, sound and artist books. His diverse projects bring self-expression into question within the context of culturally learned behaviours, where he often draws from unique historical narratives to address the complexities of current sociopolitical issues. Taşdelen’s work has been shown in numerous exhibitions internationally. He was awarded the Joseph S. Stauffer Prize in Visual Arts by the Canada Council for the Arts (2016), the Charles Pachter Prize for Emerging Artists by the Hnatyshyn Foundation (2014), and is currently long-listed for the Sobey Art Award.

Rupert programmes are partially supported by the Lithuanian Culture Council. Erdem Taşdelen’s residency at Rupert is supported by Canada Council for the Arts and Office of the Canadian Embassy to Lithuania.

Event partner: Kėdainiai regional museum


Persian poet and mystic

Khwajeh Shams al-Din Muhammad Hafez-e Shirazi (also spelled Hafiz) (born between 1310 and 1337, believed to have died at age 69) (Persian: خواجه شمس الدین محمد حافظ شیرازی) or Hafez is a Persian poet. Hafez was born in Shiraz, Iran. Hafez learnt the Quran by heart at an early age. His poems are collected in Divan e Hafez. William Jones translated his work into English in 1771.

Hafiz's tomb at night.

Despite his profound effect on Persian life and culture and his enduring popularity and influence, few details of his life are known, and particularly about his early life there is a great deal of more or less mythical anecdote. Some of the early tazkeras (biographical sketches) mentioning Hafez are generally considered unreliable.[1] One early document discussing Hafez' life is the preface of his Divān, which was written by an unknown contemporary of Hafez whose name may have been Moḥammad Golandām.[2] The generally accepted modern edition of Hafez's Divān is known as Qazvini-Ḡani, edited by Moḥammad Qazvini and Qāsem Ḡani.

Legends of HafezEdit

[[File:Tomb of Hafez, the poet, in Shiraz , Iran.jpg|thumb|right|The tomb of Hafez in his mausoleum in Shiraz]] Many semi-miraculous mythical tales were woven around Hāfez after his death. Four of them are:

  • It is said that, by listening to his father's recitations, Hāfez had accomplished the task of learning the Qur'an by heart, at an early age (that is in fact the meaning of the word Hafez). At the same time Hāfez is said to have known by heart, the works of Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, Saadi, Farid ud-Din and Nezami.
  • According to one tradition, before meeting Hajji Zayn al-Attar, Hāfez had been working in a local bakery. Hāfez delivered bread to a rich quarter of the town where he saw Shakh-e Nabat, allegedly a woman of great beauty, to whom some of his poems are addressed. In the knowledge that his love for her would not be requited and ravished by her beauty, he allegedly had his first mystic vigil in his desire to realize this union, whereupon, overcome by a being of a surpassing beauty (who identifies himself as an angel), he begins his mystic path of realization, in pursuit of spiritual union with the divine. The obvious Western parallel is that of Dante and Beatrice.
  • At age 60 he is said to have begun a chelleh-nashini, a 40-day-and-night vigil by sitting in a circle which he had drawn for himself. On the 40th day, he once again met with Zayn al-Attar on what is known to be their fortieth anniversary and was offered a cup of wine. It was there where he is said to have attained "Cosmic Consciousness". Hāfez hints at this episode in one of his verses where he advises the reader to attain "clarity of wine" by letting it "sit for 40 days".
  • In one famous tale, the famed conqueror Tamerlane angrily summoned Hāfez to him to give him an explanation for one of his verses

  1. Lit. Hist. Persia III, pp. 271-73
  2. Hazez (EI) B. Khorramshahi and et al., II. Hafez's Life and Times


How Do I Write a Logline Reps Will Want to Read?

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When it comes to loglines, the various rules of thought can be overwhelming.

What makes a logline good? Well, the basic purpose of a good logline is to offer a clean, clear description of your script… all within a single sentence. However, if you are looking for representation, a good logline serves a few other functions, as well.

Reps want to see a logline that sells you as a writer, your voice, and your ideas, even if it needs a little bit of work, because ultimately their goal is figuring out how they’re going to present you to the rest of the industry.

With that in mind, here are a few things you should think about as you write your loglines.

What Does the Logline Include?

Much like reps help writers develop projects with specific elements built into the pitch deck, story bible, or script, they also want to see many of those same elements in a logline. This tells that you not only know the most crucial aspects of a good story but also how to sell yourself and your brand.

A logline reps love focuses on the four main pieces of information you need to explain your story in a sentence or two. Those four main elements are the protagonist, the goal, the dilemma, and the genre/tone/world. You may also hear they want to know the “story engine,” this refers to the actions the protagonist takes to reach their goal and therefore is another way to define the goal and dilemma that drive the central story. It does not include subplots or the end of the story.

Some reps prefer a very quick and clear sentence, while others prefer your dive in a touch more, which usually emphasizes the dilemma. Generally speaking, you should try to stay around 25-50 words.

Elements of a Great Logline

An excellent logline crams a lot of information into a compact amount of space in a way that makes the person who hears or reads it want to know more. They should be able to see the trailer in their mind, and also be able to see that you know what elements make a good story. Therefore, all of those elements need to be present.

Who is the story about? What is their “flaw” or “core wound” that they have to overcome to complete their arc? Is there something about them with which the audience should identify?

Example: Life is Beautiful

In the case of the award-winning film, Life is Beautiful, the film uses dual protagonists of father and son, who are both empathetic due to their love and kindness for each other and those around them. The arc truly comes into play for the son, who is young (and therefore naive) and comes of age through the events, though both characters are clearly introduced in the logline.

Life Is Beautiful

‘Life Is Beautiful’

Not all loglines specifically define the “world,” particularly if it’s a contemporary time period. However, if you’re writing a genre story that’s not contemporary, such as a Western or post-apocalyptic story, it needs to be set up in the logline. You can also use the world to give an impression of the tone of the script.

Example: Monsters Inc.

In Monsters Inc., the world is completely unique though it may look like any other urban setting if you miss the monster-infused details. This logline lets the “audience” (your rep) know that it’s a fantastical setting and the important rules that the world has. The world itself is lighter and implies this is a children’s or family movie.

Monsters Inc.

‘Monsters Inc.’

Now that your reps know who they’re following, the world its set in, and the tone, they need to know what the journey is. This is shown with the goal. But a goal by itself is not enough. The person hearing your logline needs to know what’s at stake if they don’t achieve their mission. This can be as simple as “their lives” (as with most horror movies) or their marriage or family unit (thinking of family dramas).

Example: The Prestige

In the logline for the mystical period drama, The Prestige, we understand that the goal is to be the best and they’re sacrificing everything to do it. Going back to protagonist, this specific goal and the stakes also amplify the fact that these are ambitious people and it’s tied to a “wound” of a previous accident.

The Prestige

‘The Prestige’

Any goal needs setbacks and they can come from the world or stakes, but if there’s a clear antagonist, that should be stated along with the central conflict.

Example: Whiplash

In Whiplash, the entire film is built around the drummer and his mentor. The relationship between a mentor and mentee is very specific, creating a clear dynamic in the mind of the rep you’re pitching the story to, and the stakes highlight why this isn’t a dynamic from which the mentee can easily walk away.

Ways to Improve Your Logline Skills

The best way to improve any writing style is to read examples, so be sure to look online for sample loglines of your favorite films and television shows. Try rewriting the logline of your favorite movies and see if you hit all the marks. And don’t forget… practice makes perfect.

You should also research other schools of thought. RaindanceScreencraft, and The Script Lab offer some tips and insight on writing loglines that you might find really helpful.

Also, consider taking part in logline competitions, or ask for feedback from your screenwriting peers, which could benefit you if you’re workshopping a logline for your project.

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Olivia, RN

NICU Nurse + Amazing Person

About Olivia,

Say hello to Olivia, a nurse whose positive energy radiates. As a nurse, she understands the importance of each and every member of a healthcare team.

The healthcare industry has helped me understand the power of compassion, teamwork, motivation & communication. As an ICU nurse, I focus on improving the patient experience in a way that positively affects families and care providers. Being a healthcare worker can be stressful at times, both mentally and physically. It is demanding. It is far from a set routine — you begin a shift not knowing what will be tossed your way. But you learn over time with patience and practice, to adapt & think quickly on your feet. This is why all members of the healthcare team are crucial, we all rely on each other to produce the best possible outcome for a patient’s diagnosis.

Anyone who chooses this path in life deserves a thank you; not only during times of crisis but every single day.

Thank you for all that you do for me, for a recovering stroke patient, for a 300 g preemie, for a post-op athlete, and for all the other patients and their families. As Maya Angelou once said, “They may forget your name, but they will never forget how you made them feel.”

I’ve been the patient on the other side many times, so I truly can appreciate every nurse, CRNA, MD, RT, pharmacist, lab tech, and every individual that chooses their job each and every day.


This Is What I've Been Told

Juliana Armstrong (CA)

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Language is learned, knowledge is shared and culture is practiced. In this story of language preservation, Author/Illustrator and Anishnaabemowin language teacher Juliana Armstrong illuminates a number of Anishnaabemowin words along with their cultural connections, passed down from her Ojibway ancestors. Knowing our culture means knowing who we are. When we know who we are, we can walk in a good way.

Paperback || 40 pages || 11.01" x 8.20"


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What Are the Benefits of the Farmer's Walk Exercise? – Healthline

The health and fitness industry has made great strides over the past decade.
In recent years, movements that were traditionally only performed by hardcore strength athletes are making their way into the fitness routines of typical gym-goers seeking to improve their health.
One such exercise is the farmer’s walk, an exercise in which equipment held in each hand is carried for a distance.
This article reviews the farmer’s walk, how to perform it, the muscles it works, and several variations you may be able to include in your workout routine.
The farmer’s walk, also called the farmer’s carry, is a strength and conditioning exercise in which you hold a heavy load in each hand while walking for a designated distance.
This whole body exercise hits most of the major muscle groups while providing an excellent cardiovascular stimulus.
While popularized by competitive strongmen and strongwomen, the farmer’s walk has become a widely utilized exercise by athletes and recreational gym–goers alike.
This movement can be incorporated into a strength training program or performed on its own as conditioning work.
In addition, the farmer’s walk is a functional exercise, meaning it directly applies to activities of daily life, such a carrying groceries in from the car.
The farmer’s walk is a popular strength and conditioning exercise in which a heavy implement is held in each hand while walking in a straight line for a specific distance.
The farmer’s walk is quite simple to perform and an appropriate exercise for most people.
It’s best to start with lighter weights when first trying the movement, then slowly advancing until you’ve reached a more challenging load.
Though there are several variations of the farmer’s walk, most beginners choose to use dumbbells due to their availability and ease of use.
You’ll need:
While initially the goal isn’t to complete the steps as fast as possible, as the weight becomes heavier, your steps will naturally become quicker and shorter.
The most important safety aspect of the farmer’s walk is to keep a neutral, or straight, spine throughout the movement to avoid injury.
The farmer’s walk is performed by selecting an appropriate load, deadlifting the load from the floor, then while standing tall with a tight grip on the implements, progressing forward with even-paced steps for a given distance.
The farmer’s walk is a whole body exercise that builds muscle endurance and strength.
That said, some muscle groups are targeted more heavily than others, due to the nature of the movement pattern.
Here are the major muscles worked during the farmer’s walk:
The farmer’s walk is a whole body exercise that stimulates a number of muscle groups, including the quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves, erectors, upper back, traps, lats, abs, biceps, triceps, forearms, and hand muscles.
The farmer’s walk is a whole body movement that comes with several potential benefits.
The farmer’s walk is a demanding exercise that is sure to tax your cardiovascular system and will have you breathing heavily.
High intensity exercises such as the farmer’s walk have been shown to increase aerobic capacity, in turn reducing the risk of various cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke (1).
In addition, aerobic capacity, or VO₂ max, is an indicator of performance in various endurance sports, such as running, cycling, swimming, and cross country skiing (2).
This means that those with a higher aerobic capacity will be able to sustain higher performance levels for a longer period of time.
The farmer’s walk requires full body muscle recruitment. As such, it has the potential to increase muscle strength and power (3, 4).
The muscles most significantly affected by the farmer’s walk include the upper back, lats, traps, forearms, quads, hamstrings, and glutes.
This exercise is especially effective at improving grip strength, as you must tightly grip the weights throughout the movement to avoid dropping them (4).
What’s more, this improvement in muscle strength and power is transferable to other sports like football, basketball, baseball, and tennis, among others.
Therefore, including the farmer’s walk as a part of your training program may help increase performance in your given sport.
The farmer’s walk is a full body exercise that can improve muscle strength and power, as well as cardiovascular health and endurance.
Once you’ve mastered the dumbbell farmer’s walk, you may want to try some other, more challenging variations.
Below are the most popular farmer’s walk variations.
The kettlebell carry is similar to the dumbbell carry, although kettlebells are used instead.
The slightly larger handle diameter of the kettlebell makes this movement a bit harder than the dumbbell variation.
This is an excellent progression toward more difficult farmer’s walk variations.
This is the original method of performing the farmer’s carry, most often used by competitive strongmen and strongwomen.
Farmer’s walk handles are quite a bit larger than dumbbells and plate loaded, allowing for significantly more weight to be added.
This variation requires a bit more technique than the dumbbell farmer’s walk considering that as you move, the handles tend to tilt back and forth, requiring more dynamic strength.
The trap bar, referred to as such due to its trapezoid shape, is a specialty barbell commonly used to perform deadlifts.
That said, it can be loaded with weight and used to perform the farmer’s walk as well.
This variation is slightly easier than using farmer’s carry handles, as the center of gravity tends to be more balanced, preventing the shifting that’s experienced with handles.
The rickshaw is a unique piece of equipment commonly used for strongmen and strongwomen training.
It’s most similar to a trap bar, though instead of the weight plates touching the ground, the rickshaw has a metal frame that contacts the ground.
This variation provides a bit more stability than the trap bar during the initial lifting portion of the movement, though it’s slightly more unstable during the walking portion.
The suitcase carry is a one-handed farmer’s walk that can be performed with several different implements.
In this variation, only one weight is picked up from the floor and carried for distance.
This requires significantly more core stabilization to remain upright, as the load tends to pull you to one side.
The suitcase carry is an excellent accompaniment to other farmer’s walk variations.
Variations of the farmer’s walk include the kettlebell carry, farmer’s walk handles, trap bar carry, rickshaw carry, and suitcase carry. These increase the intensity slightly as you become more advanced.
The farmer’s walk is a movement in which a weighted implement is deadlifted from the floor and carried for a distance.
It provides a full body workout, targeting the quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves, erectors, upper back, traps, lats, abs, biceps, triceps, forearms, and hand muscles.
Some specific benefits include improved cardiovascular health and endurance, as well as increased muscle strength and power.
The farmer’s walk can be an excellent addition to a strength training program or performed on its own as cardio.
If you have a preexisting injury, it’s best to consult a healthcare professional before adding the farmer’s walk to your training program.
Last medically reviewed on February 22, 2021


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YPC: UN continues to mislead public opinion by completely ignoring the blockade on Yemen

Yemen Petroleum Company (YPC) confirmed that UN continues to mislead public opinion by talking about human suffering and the acute shortage of fuel supplies, without referring to its causes represented by the blockade and maritime piracy on fuel ships by the Saudi-led forces.

The company commented, Wednesday, on what was stated in the Security Council session on August 23, saying: UN continues to mislead public opinion by focusing on the repercussions and results of the blockade while completely ignoring the blockade by US-Saudi Forces as one of the most important causes of the exacerbation of the humanitarian crisis.

It pointed out that since the beginning of the year until today, US-Saudi aggression has released only 3 ships, for public consumption, and represent only 3% of needed gasoline and 6% of diesel.

The company stated that fines for demurrage on the three released ships amounted to $10,240,000, which is precisely one of the most important factors that make fuel very expensive.

The YPC denied the allegations regarding claims that one of the ships left for crowded ports in Hodeidah.

It indicated that forces of the US-Saudi aggression coalition are still holding 4 oil ships, including two ships carrying gas, one carrying gasoline, and another carrying diesel, all for public consumption.

It stated that fines for delaying these ships until today amounted to 6,509,000 US dollars, which can be increased with the length of the detention period, all of which are authorized by United Nations and an inspector.

The YPC renewed its call to all the free people of the world at home and abroad to continue to put pressure on the coalition of aggression, led by America, to stop using the weapon of siege and starvation and to desist from piracy.

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7 Great Jobs for Individuals with High Functioning Autism

Great Jobs for Individuals with High Functioning AutismIndividuals with high-functioning autism have different and unique abilities compared to the general population. Some of the characteristics that make them unique can attract them to certain career opportunities. It can be difficult for those with autism to perform well in a workplace that places so much value on extroversion, collaboration, and competition. For example, making small talk by the water cooler and on the elevator ride up to the office can be daunting for those with autism–even those without! Participating and collaborating in meetings can cause anxiety and leading a group or meeting can cause even more.

It is common for those with high-functioning autism to choose occupations that do not require an excessive amount of social interaction or ones in which the daily routine can be sporadic and change on a whim. Some people are more likely to perform best in jobs that require attention to detail, skill mastery, and jobs that either allow the individual to set their own schedule or one that has a conventional and familiar schedule.

Here are seven examples of such jobs that may be attractive to those with high-functioning autism:

  • Medical Laboratory Technologist
  • Computer Programmer
  • Reference Librarian
  • Taxi Driver
  • Telemarketer
  • Artist/Designer
  • Information Technology

1. Medical Laboratory Technologist

Medical Laboratory Technologist is a great career for someone with autism

Medical laboratory technologists work in hospital laboratories and other clinical locations and are in charge of running a complex array of machines and instruments that analyze blood, urine, tissue, and other substances. The job typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Life Sciences. Some states require licensure.

The job requires a vast array of knowledge, such as in the areas of cytotechnology and medical biology. Because laboratory results need to be precise and accurate, technologists must be detail-oriented and have the dexterity to handle medical samples and instruments effectively. The pay for a medical laboratory technologist is about $50,000 per year and the job outlook is excellent, with a growth of 16% in 2014.

Individuals with high-functioning autism would be comfortable in a work environment that focuses on using their technical skills rather than their conversational skills. The duties of this job are quite specific, demand attention to fine details, require a high level of organization and dependability, and require someone who will take the job seriously.

2. Computer Programmer

Great Jobs for Individuals with Autism Computer Programmer

Computer programming is very suitable for individuals with high-functioning autism, especially those that are visual thinkers. Programming involves “coding,” which is using algorithms to generate executable computer programs. Knowledge of coding languages such as C++, Java, Cobol, Fortran, and Basic are required to create computer software. Programmers may choose to freelance or work for big companies like Google and Facebook. They can work in many fields including software design, industrial automation, or communications and network systems.

While many enter the field through majoring in computer science at a university, formal education is not required. It is possible to self-teach and master the coding language required to become a programmer.

This is a job that will satisfy the intellectual curiosity of individuals with autism. The duties of this career require logical thinking and an ability to analyze data, which comes from the left side of the brain; this side is more dominantly active in those with autism. The job also is quite predictable, which is a wonderful benefit for some.

3. Reference Librarian

Reference Librarian is a great career for someone with autism

The role of the reference librarian is to help library users with research by finding the appropriate books and resources, cataloging an entire library’s books, and checking out books to patrons. Reference librarians need to be knowledgeable on a wide range of topics. They can be employed by colleges, the government, museums, and other information services. Most reference librarian job openings require a Master’s in Library Science and the national median salary for this position is at around $48,000 per year.

Library science can make a fulfilling career for individuals with high-functioning autism who like to learn the details of any and every subject. The ability to be organized and think critically makes this job suitable for those with autism; the job also requires some patience and attention to detail.

Being a reference librarian can be a peaceful and calming job for those with autism. There is not much environmental stimulation to be had and while reference librarians will need to help people, it is not necessary for them to carry on social conversations or to have an extroverted personality.

4. Taxi Driver/Ride Share Driver

Taxi Driver/Ride Share Driver is a great job for someone with autism

Taxi and rideshare driving is a great job for individuals with high-functioning autism who will tend to remember every single street and have above-average visuospatial intelligence. Although modern GPS systems have replaced maps, being a taxi or rideshare driver who has a picture-perfect memory of every street in their memory is always helpful for finding the best route.

Driving is an activity that requires concentration and manual dexterity and is suitable for individuals who like the challenge of bringing people to their destinations in an efficient manner. Riders will also appreciate talking to a driver that is straightforward and knowledgeable about the area. And if the conversation does not go well, it’s okay because the driver is off the hook once they arrive at their destination.

5. Telemarketer

Telemarketer is a great career for someone with autismIt may seem surprising to recommend telemarketing as a job for individuals with high-functioning autism. After all, telemarketing requires talking to strangers on the phone and selling them a service or assisting with a problem throughout each and every day. However, the good thing for people with autism is that telemarketers often follow a detailed script.

Unlike everyday conversations that happen without a script, these telemarketing conversations are very predictable. Individuals with autism will appreciate having the formula to follow and knowing the direction of every conversation that they will have on the job. Even people with autism can enjoy having these types of interactions, even if they may feel uncomfortable under some circumstances.

Telemarketing allows people with high-functioning autism to practice and use conversation, without having to deal with the conflicts that may arise in face-to-face communication. Many companies hire telemarketers with a wide range of degrees, and much can be learned on the job as well.

6. Artist/Designer

Artist/Designer is a great job for someone with autism

Even though it is common for individuals with autism to be extremely logical, organized, and predictable, that does not mean that they lack a creative side. Throughout history and currently, there are artists, digital designers, fashion designers, and musicians who are on the spectrum. These individuals see things from a different perspective and are able to communicate that through their work.

Someone who has high-functioning ASD might enjoy being creative as a means of expressing their emotions, thoughts, and allowing the general population to see things through their eyes. When someone has a career in this field, they can choose whether they want to work solo or work for a company. There are many freelance opportunities out there for artists and designers as well as ways for these individuals to start a business of their own.

7. Information Technology

Information Technology is a great career for someone with autism

People who work in information technology (IT) typically work behind the scenes within a business or organization to ensure that everything related to technology is going smoothly. There are also jobs related to web designing, software engineering, and web development that are considered IT jobs. IT jobs are always needed and are in high demand; they also pay quite well. The national median average salary for someone who works in IT is $62,838.

IT specialists work hard to review diagnostics and assess the functionality and efficiency of systems, implement security measures, monitor security certificates and company compliance of requirements, offer technical support to company staff and troubleshoot computer problems, install and update company software and hardware as needed, and anticipate and report the cost of replacing or updating computer items. These are all job responsibilities that someone with high-functioning autism would be great at.

Those who have high-functioning autism pair wonderfully with the duties and responsibilities of an IT job. They generally will work more with equipment and technology rather than people, allowing them to focus on the details of their job and not feel anxious about the possibility of social interaction.

Conclusion to Great Jobs for Individuals with High Functioning Autism

It is obvious that individuals with high-functioning autism can perform well and be successful and content in many different jobs. Simply because someone has autism, does not mean that they will never work or become a successful contributor to society. The opposite is actually true. There are many extremely successful and prominent individuals who are on the spectrum and working and doing great things for our world.

While some positions require more social interaction with people or take the person with autism out of their comfort zone, there are various positions with a greater predictable environment, where the goal of each task and conversation are clear. Some jobs require artistic ability, others require visuospatial intelligence. Whatever their interest may be, high-functioning autistic individuals have a vast array of fields to dedicate their careers to.

Brittany Cerny

Master of Education (M.Ed.) | Northeastern State University

Behavior and Learning Disorders | Georgia State University

Updated September 2021


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Breast cancer is the most common malignancy of women in the U.S. What type of this malignancy is most common? Describe the microscopic changes that take place.

- most common is invasive ductal carcinoma
- DC causes gland-like structures and solid nests of cuboidal cells to form
- In response to malignant tumor cells, there is a wide fibroblastic proliferation (desmoplasia -> a dense, collagenous stroma)

Patient presents with small mass in her breast and upon further investigation you find that it is an invasive ductal carcinoma. She wants to know about treatment options and her prognosis after surgery. What important characteristics of the tumor do you have to find out before you can give her a complete answer?

1) status of axillary lymph nodes : **most important prognostic factor! Sentinel lymph node is considered initial site of metastasis, and if this is involved the cancer is considered to have spread

2) estrogen receptor status : (+) hormone receptor status has a better prognosis than (-) status, and will also guide treatment as (+) tumors will be responsive to antiestrogens

- can also consider genetic mutations (BRCA, p53 etc), but these are less indicative of outcome

Gynecomastia associated with excess estrogens occurs in what 4 types of hormone balance issues?

- intake of exogenous estrogens
- presence of hormone-secreting adrenal or testicular tumors
- paraneoplastic production of gonadotropins
- metabolic disorders (liver, thyroid)

What are the findings of DCIS?

- no invasion of the BM
- noncomedocarcinoma - macropapillary, cribriform, or solid
- comedocarcinoma - necrosis and dystrophic calcification in the center of ducts
- Paget disease of breast - nipple ulceration and discharge due to cells extending up the nipple
- if left untreated, DCIS carries a 20-30% risk of becoming invasive over the next 20 years

Which holds a greater risk for development of breast cancer, fibrocystic changes in the breast or a family history?

- family history

What is a microscopic feature characteristic of invasive lobular carcinoma and what is the reason that these features form?

- grows in single file lines (or if we're being super PC like Rubin's, "Indian filing")
- due to lack of E-cadherin
- this can help differentiate from invasive ductal carcinomas, which almost always gather to form duct-like structures

Buzzword bingo for types of invasive ductal carcinoma:
- medullary
- mucinous/colloid
- tubular
- inflammatory

- medullary : sheets of highly pleomorphic/mitotic cells, lymphoid infiltrate with plasma cells
- mucinous/colloid : abundant jelly-like extracellular mucin
- tubular : tubules with no myoepithelial cells
- inflammatory : inflamed swollen breast (may be confused with mastitis), no discrete mass

If you get a question about male breast cancer, what is the most common type and what is the most common mutation you should be thinking about?

- invasive ductal carcinoma (invasion happens faster because there is less surrounding fat, but prognosis is similar to same stage in female) Also, males have few lobules because they don't make milk


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Quick Answer: What Is The Difference Between Energy Flow And Matter Cycling?

What is meant by energy flows and matter cycles?

This standard focuses on how matter and energy are obtained and utilized by different levels of an ecosystem – from primary producers to apex predators – and how energy flows through an ecosystem, but matter is continually recycled.

What is the relationship between energy flow and cycling of matter on earth?

When organisms use organic matter for cellular respiration, ALL the matter goes back into carbon dioxide, water, and minerals, while ALL the energy leaves the ecosystem as heat (which is ultimately radiated out into space). So matter cycles, energy flows through ecosystems.

What does matter Cycling mean?

Matter cycling is where matter moves from one form to another or from one place to another on the earth, and inside its ecosystems. Matter is constantly cycling from place to place, and this can have positive or negative effects. Matter also cycles naturally, and due to human activity.

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What is the difference between cycling and flowing?

The word “ cycle ” is used to refer to the process which repeats itself in the same manner, order, or course. The word “ flow,” on the other hand, is used to refer to the process of moving or running with unbroken continuity.

Is energy cycled through an ecosystem?

Cycling Energy Energy does not cycle the way nutrients and atoms do. Energy enters the ecosystem from the Sun and exits after the organisms have taken as much as they need. Organisms release energy back into the biosphere as heat. Energy also enters the ecosystem from the interior of the Earth.

Can matter be converted into energy?

Matter can be converted into energy by annihilation, fission, and fusion. Annihilation occurs when an electron and a positron meet. They annihilate each other and produce two γ ray photons, each with an energy of 511 keV.

What is relationship between matter and energy?

Energy is a property that matter has. The same amount matter can have different amounts of energy and so represent different states of matter. For example, if you add energy to an ice cube made of water, it becomes liquid water, and if you add even more energy, it becomes steam.

What Cannot happen without decomposers like bacteria?

Without decomposers and other types of bacteria, the nitrogen cycle would not be maintained. In all likelihood, plants would die off and the food chain would dissolve.

What happens to energy and matter in an ecosystem?

Energy and matter are conserved during ecosystem processes As energy moves through an ecosystem, it changes form, but no new energy is created. Similarly, as matter cycles within an ecosystem, atoms are rearranged into various molecules, but no new matter is created.

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What is the most important cycle?

One of the most important cycles on earth, the carbon cycle is the process through which the organisms of the biosphere recycle and reuse carbon.

What is an example of cycling matter?

6.  A more familiar example of the cycling of matter is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between plants and animals.  We know that plants consume carbon dioxide and produce oxygen in the process of photosynthesis. Oxygen is a plants waste product while carbon dioxide is like a nutrient.

Is matter lost in each cycle?

Carbon and nitrogen are examples of nutrients. Unlike energy, matter is recycled in ecosystems. The nutrients pass to higher level consumers when they eat lower level consumers. When living things die, the cycle repeats.

What do we call the cycling of nutrients through an ecosystem?

In ecosystem, cycling of nutrients is called biogeochemical cycle. In this, essential nutrients moves through biotic (biosphere) and abiotic (lithosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere) compartments in an ecosystem.

How do nutrients move through an ecosystem quizlet?

How does energy and nutrients flow / cycle through ecosystems? Organisms capture energy, and transform it to biomass and/or heat. Ultimately, all is lost as heat, along the way, it may reside in energy rich compounds. Primary producers make biological tissues using inorganic molecules (own food).

What is the main difference between energy flow and biogeochemical cycle?

Energy flows through an ecosystem and is dissipated as heat, but chemical elements are recycled. The ways in which an element—or compound such as water—moves between its various living and nonliving forms and locations in the biosphere is called a biogeochemical cycle.

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How can 5G Accelerate the Internet of Things (IoT)?

5G, or fifth generation cellular communications technology, has become a hot topic across industries for its potential impact on emerging technologies, and specifically, the Internet of Things (IoT), which describes the development, manufacture and use of connected devices.

These devices range from small heart rate-monitors to autonomous vehicles, smart home appliances, intelligent factories, and much more. Together, such tools share the use of sensors, chips and processors to collect, transfer and analyze data, all the while interacting with other devices on a network.

While the number of connected devices worldwide has already begun to proliferate rapidly, the launch of 5G networks is expected to significantly accelerate consumer and enterprise adoption of IoT products and services.

In this blog post, we seek to define 5G, explore how it will develop over time, and illustrate its importance to the expected growth of the IoT market.

What is 5G?

5G is a set of emerging global telecommunications standards, generally using high-frequency spectrum, to offer network connectivity with reduced latency and greater speed and capacity relative to its predecessors, most recently 4G LTE (Long-Term Evolution).

Importantly, 5G describes a collection of standards and technologies used to build tomorrow’s cutting-edge network infrastructure. In fact, many of the standards that will be officially considered 5G are still being decided on by working groups like the 3GPP, a collaborative body made up of various telecommunications associations. The new standards are made possible by innovation across several technologies, including semiconductors, communications equipment like routers and antennas, and the sensors embedded in devices sitting on the edge of a network.

These emerging technologies leverage a few trends in networking, such as the use of radio frequencies above 6 GHz, to reach desired speeds and benefits. Many service providers across countries, however, are attempting to bring 5G to lower radio frequencies, such as those considered sub-6 GHz or in bands used in existing cellular standards. Such variability reflects the diversity of approaches to 5G, as well as some of the natural constraints of using higher frequency spectrum, like limited geographic range and susceptibility to interference.

To work around these challenges, many carriers are deploying small cells, or small cellular radios densely packed to achieve 5G coverage in a desired area. Many governments, including agencies like the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have also yet to auction off high-frequency spectrum, which carriers will need to guarantee widespread coverage and speed.

4G vs. 5G across key metrics 1,2,3,4,5

5G, for instance, is expected to enhance network bandwidth to accommodate speeds 10-100x faster than either current cellular connections or in-home fiber optic and wireline services.  Reduced latency, or the lag between initial data transfer and network response, should also be a critical benefit of 5G, particularly for services that require near-real-time communication, such as autonomous vehicles coordinating movement along a highway. Added capacity from higher frequency spectrum is also expected to help service providers efficiently manage ever-growing customer demand for IoT use cases, including those as simple as high-speed HD-video downloads.

When will the 5G rollout begin?

Over the past few years several telecommunications companies, particularly those in East Asia, North America and Europe, have begun to develop and even pilot 5G networks in specific markets, usually cities. China, for instance, has already outspent the US by $24 billion since 2015 on 5G technology, deploying about 350,000 new cell sites relative to just 30,000 in the US.6

At the same time, businesses and trade associations have strived to agree on global standards for 5G. While 5G launches from carriers and smartphone providers are expected in 2019 and beyond, scaled adoption of 5G will likely begin several years from now. Network providers will need time to implement the new network infrastructure and density improvements necessary to support widespread 5G coverage.7,8,9

Beyond continued investment and technological innovation, government action and private sector cooperation will also be critical to 5G scalability. Governments will likely auction higher bandwidth spectrum to help facilitate the capacity improvements, and the finalization of global 5G standards should help guarantee network interoperability and improve operational efficiency.

Why IoT could be the major beneficiary of 5G?

A primary driver of 5G is not merely ever-growing consumer demand for faster internet but also the proliferation of connected devices in industrial settings, from agriculture to pharmaceuticals and automotive manufacturing. These industries increasingly rely on connected devices to gather and analyze data, make businesses processes more efficient, enhance productivity, and continuously improve products and services for customers.

5G is expected to help businesses more effectively manage the ever-increasing quantities of information produced by the Internet of Things, as well as improve the near-instantaneous communication necessary for mission critical services like robotics-assisted surgery or autonomous driving. Similarly, 5G networks are expected to offer flexibility to handle a range of connected devices, including those that don’t necessarily need real-time communication but still require periodic, low-power data transfer for years at a time.

To shed light on the many IoT-related activities 5G will help enable, we identify four key markets likely to be disrupted by our hyper-connected future:

  • Augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR): Increasing use of AR/VR technology heralds the creation of completely simulated digital environments, as well as the overlay of digital tools in everyday environments. Consumer gaming, industrial manufacturing, and medical services are just a few of the early use cases for which AR/VR is gaining traction. 5G is expected to be a critical enabler of reduced latency and enhanced speed that should make these bandwidth-heavy services possible.14
  • Autonomous vehicles and smart infrastructure: Autonomous vehicles, at their peak level of self-direction, are expected to require a level of IoT maturity powered by 5G. Indeed, to achieve real-time awareness and safety, autonomous vehicles need sufficient network speed and capacity, as well as near-instantaneous latency. And while the path to level 5 autonomy is still a work in progress, vehicle connectivity continues to reach all-time highs. In 2017, estimates suggest between 60 to 80% of cars sold globally contained installed telematics, and by 2020, 90% of new cars will have Internet-connectivity.15 Additionally, smart highways, grids, properties and other infrastructure investments would require sensor technology to support the development of not only autonomous vehicle ecosystems but also smart cities generally.
  • Healthcare: From wearables for physical health monitoring to high-tech diagnostic equipment, the evolution of sensor technology should offer the healthcare industry an unprecedented opportunity to generate actionable insights from patient data. Other types of connected medical equipment, such as mobile robots, surgical-assistants, and even exoskeletons may help improve both health services efficiency and patient outcomes. The medical robotics market alone is expected to reach $17 billion by 2023, up from $6.5 billion in 2018, for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21%.16
  • Low-power devices: Not all devices connected to 5G networks will require ultra-fast speeds; in fact, many low-power devices will instead rely on 5G for its increased capacity. From crop monitors gauging water levels in agricultural environments to power-management systems in residential properties, low-power devices are likely to be among the early yet frequently adopted use-cases for IoT.17

Accordingly, the three primary industries that we believe are likely to benefit from this rapidly emerging theme of the 5G-enabled Internet of Things include:

  • Connected Device Manufacturers: Creators of sensor-laden devices and appliances that make up the end-products ultimately used in IoT, like wearables and smart home device makers.
  • Network or Service Providers and Communications Equipment Manufacturers: IoT depends on fast, secure, and reliable networks to transmit information from sensors to data processors and control systems.
  • Semiconductor Manufacturers: IoT is expected to significantly increase demand for microcontrollers, sensors, WiFi and cellular chips, flash memory and high-performance processing units.

Related ETFs

SNSR: The Global X Internet of Things ETF enables investors to access a potential high growth theme through companies at the leading edge of IoT, an approach which transcends classic sector, industry and geographic regions to target this emerging theme. In a single trade, SNSR delivers access to dozens of companies with high exposure to emerging IoT technology.

Key terms for understanding 5G

  • Bandwidth: The amount of data or information transmitted per unit of time, such as MB/s or GB/s.
  • Hertz: A unit of frequency, in this case, 1 time-change per second.
  • Millimeter wave: Refers to higher frequency bandwidth, usually 30 GHz and above.
  • Latency: How quickly a network responds to a device request, generally measured in milliseconds.
  • Small cells: Small radios that can be placed anywhere in an urban environment, as opposed to a large cell tower, for instance. Generally, small cells are densely aggregated in a specific locality.
  • Carrier aggregation: Method to help service providers create connections with different frequency bands to reduce network congestion.
  • Network slicing: Method to help service providers accommodate the connection requirements of different devices. Autonomous vehicles, for example, require different connections from that of low-power devices.