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Inventory of Federal energy-related environment and safety research for FY 1977. Volume III. Interactive terminal users guide [electronic resource].
- Washington, D.C. : United States. Dept. of Energy, 1978.
Oak Ridge, Tenn. : Distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Dept. of Energy.
- Physical Description:
- Pages: 53 : digital, PDF file
- Additional Creators:
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States. Department of Energy, and United States. Department of Energy. Office of Scientific and Technical Information
- Restrictions on Access:
- Free-to-read Unrestricted online access
- This users guide was prepared to provide interested persons access to, via computer terminals, federally funded energy-related environment and safety research projects for FY 1977. Although this information is also available in hardbound volumes, this on-line searching capability is expected to reduce the time required to answer ad hoc questions and, at the same time, produce meaningful reports.
- Report Numbers:
- E 1.99:doe/ev-0024/3
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- Published through SciTech Connect.
Miller, C.E.; Shriner, C.R.; Peck, L.J.
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Picasso: 16 Art Stickers
These 16 art stickers reflect the tremendous variety and vitality of Pablo Picasso. Indisputably the most renowned and influential artist of the 20th century, he encompassed most of modern art's progressive movements ― notably Cubism ― in the course of his long career. This collection of art stickers, includes The Dream, Self-Portrait, Seated Woman, Woman with a Flower, Mother and Child, and others. Art lovers will want to use these beautifully reproduced stickers to add eye-catching decorative interest to stationery, giftwrap, packages ― almost any flat surface.
LACMA's permanent collection includes more than one hundred works by Pablo Picasso.
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Note: The Oberlin Conservatory is not accepting applications for this program at this time.
The following instruments may be studied as part of the Master of Music in Historical Performance: Historical Instruments Concentration:
- Baroque Violin
- Baroque Flute
- Baroque Cello
- Viola da Gamba
For course requirements for the Master of Music in Historical Performance: Historical Instruments Concentration, please see the grid .
Historical Performance: General Requirements
Procedures for Admission
The graduate program in Historical Performance can be pursued either as a five-year program in combination with an undergraduate degree in a modern instrument, or by persons who hold a Bachelor’s degree from Oberlin or another institution. Applicants are admitted based on an audition on their major instrument and a review of their academic record. Students audition for the five-year program during their junior year, and are expected to present a level comparable to any other applicant for the Master’s program.
Once admitted, students in the two-year Master’s program must demonstrate baccalaureate competence in music history and music theory. Deficiencies must be remedied by taking appropriate undergraduate coursework, or in the case of music history, by either coursework or re-examination.
Two-year Master of Music: Exams in music history and music theory must be taken during orientation.
Completion of the two-year Master of Music degree program will typically require full-time residence for four semesters beyond the Bachelor’s degree.
All requirements for the two-year Master of Music degree must be completed within three years from the date of admission. Students are encouraged to attend the summer Baroque Performance Institute and may use the credits earned there toward the degree.
No credit with a grade lower than B- may be counted toward the requirements of the Master’s Degree.
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Whatever your stance on jorts, Priuses, and the man bun-braid, the latest hybrid is poised to be fall’s No. 1 diet sensation.
Meet the pegan diet, the love child of the oddly matched paleo and vegan diets. While they are largely contradictory, each fills out the other’s weaknesses. Vegan diets provide some benefits, but it can be difficult for vegans to get adequate protein, while those who follow the paleo diet sometimes skimp on the vegetables and don’t consume any whole grains,” says Brigid Titgemeier, R.D.N., L.D., a registered dietitian with the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, which is led by the diet’s creator, Mark Hyman, M.D.
Basically, pegan is a leaner, more veggie-packed, slightly less restrictive version of the ever-popular paleo plan—all good things. That said, it does include a lot of rules:
HOW TO EAT PEGAN
Choose Low-GI Fruits and Vegetables: This diet is all about the produce, with the vast majority of your diet ideally coming from plants. However, high-GI fruits and veggies—like beets, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, and watermelon—are nixed since they have a large impact on blood-sugar levels.
Eat Meat, Eggs, but No Dairy: While peganism does away with veganism’s strict no-animal policy, it still outlaws all dairy. No milk, cheese, or yogurt. Lean, grass-fed antibiotic-free meats should make up about a quarter of your calorie intake.
Skip Soy: Edamame, tofu, and soymilk are staples in most every vegan’s protein plans, but they aren’t allowed here.
Limit Legumes: Lentils are allowed in small portions, but other legumes like black beans and peanuts are no-gos.
Eat Only Gluten-Free Grains: Contrary to the paleo approach, whole grains are allowed on a pegan diet. But the diet sticks to its gluten-free ways. Gluten-containing grains like wheat, spelt, semolina, barley, and rye are banned.
Shun Sugar: Like the paleo plan, pegan eating is anti-sugar. However, the pegan diet is a little more lax, saying dieters should eat it sparingly and only as a very occasional splurge.
DOES IT WORK?
Experts largely approve of all of peganism’s diet dos; its Mediterranean-style focus on produce, lean meat, and healthy fats being an optimal way to balance your blood-sugar levels, fend off hunger with loads of filling fiber, get tons of vitamins and minerals, and, ultimately shed pounds, says Wesley Delbridge, R.D., a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
However, when it comes to the diet’s long list of don’ts, experts are in anything but agreement. For instance, while Titgemeier is pro gluten-free living, Delbridge claims that only 2 percent of the population has a gluten sensitivity (and even fewer people have full-fledged celiac disease). And although studies have shown that large intakes of soy may have hormonal consequences, eating a serving or two a day of edamame or miso soup isn’t going to cause any hormonal fluctuations, but it can provide tons of vitamins and protein, Delbridge says.
“From my perspective, a lot of the diet’s claims against certain foods are scientifically unfounded,” he says. “There are no long-term unbiased studies out there to show that some of these foods, like beans, beets, wheat, or dairy are any problem. They are just scapegoats for the real problem—not eating a balanced diet.” After all, watermelon is a high-GI food, and most people (although not pegan dieters) aren’t claiming it makes you unhealthy and fat.
Of greater concern is the possibility that skipping these foods, which the majority of R.D.s and M.D.s believe are part of a healthy eating plan, will set dieters up for nutritional imbalances. “I get worried whenever a diet eliminates an entire food group,” says Liz Weinandy, M.P.H., R.D., a dietitian with The Ohio State University Medical Center. “We have five food groups for a reason: to get in a variety of different foods that provide very different nutrients. After all, dairy is a huge contributor to most guys’ intakes of both calcium, which is needed for strong bones, and vitamin D, which fights fatigue, brain fog, and depression. Beans are loaded with heart-healthy fiber. And gluten-containing grains have more B vitamins than do g-free ones, Delbridge adds.
Meanwhile, if you like to hit it hard in the gym, getting enough energy-revving carbs to fuel your workouts might be an issue. “Its approved carbohydrate sources are somewhat limited and monotony might take hold. A man can only eat so much quinoa!”
So, yeah, you should focus on a diet that’s rich in produce, lean meats, and healthy fats, but if you’re seriously considering this newest fad diet, you’re probably best making it into your own half-pegan, half-more-balanced-and-doable hybrid. | <urn:uuid:4e316352-f1b5-4dc4-a6eb-86278e864d93> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.dorkfuel.com/1422/lifestyle/health-fitness/paleo-vs-vegan-the-pegan-diet-gives-you-the-best-of-both/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572089.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814234405-20220815024405-00064.warc.gz | en | 0.924834 | 1,164 | 1.609375 | 2 |
Let me start by saying that not all short people are easily offended by short jokes. But if they are, don't assume it's because they're too sensitive. Remember that everyone wants to feel comfortable with their appearance, and as funny as some jokes seem, they can feel scrutinizing. There are a lot of pros and cons to being short. Two major pros are being able to hide almost anywhere and being considered cute no matter what age you are. A major con is the annoying things your peers say to you. Here are just a few of them:
1. Saying, "how tall are you?" as a greeting.
I think it goes without saying that polite ways to introduce yourself to someone are: "What's your name?" or "Hi, my name is.." Don't expect a short stranger to respond to you if the first thing you ask them is how tall they are. Would you come up to someone and say, "oh hi, what prescription are your glasses?" or, "what size shoe are you?" It's just an odd thing to say, especially if that person is having a bad day. So please, don't do this. It's not something you should say. I'm saying this for your own safety, we can be feisty.
2. Referring to a short person as a "midget."
Now, I let my friends say this sometimes if they say it in an affectionate or overall positive tone. But if someone I don't know calls me that, I don't appreciate it. Once again, everyone wants to feel comfortable with how they look. Why mention someone's height SO DAMN MUCH, especially with such a demeaning word? Even if the intention isn't bad, growing up hearing "midget" over and over really makes a person feel that they're somehow abnormal when they're absolutely fine.
3. Telling a short person they can't do something because they're short.
There are so many examples where logic is absent in this argument. I've had people tell me I'd lose tennis matches because of my height. It doesn't make sense. It's ground tennis. Sometimes you gotta sit back and really evaluate how much sense you're really making when assuming height matters.
4. Picking them up without their permission.
Not everyone likes being picked up. It's not hard to ask for permission. There are so many physical cues that show what people are and aren't comfortable with. It may not seem like a big deal, but it can be very uncomfortable, especially if you're not close with the person.
5. Staring and saying, "Why are you so SHORT?"
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Recently a violent mob attached the greatest assault in the Capitol, the seat of US democracy, in more than 200 ages, driven from the incorrect perception your presidential election had been stolen. The chief composer of which claim ended up being President Donald Trump, but the mob’s readiness to trust it actually was in huge component a product or service with the attention economic climate that modern tools has created.
Reports feeds on facebook work on a business style of commodifying the eye of huge amounts of everyone everyday, sorting tweets, content, and organizations to ascertain which get the maximum benefit engagement (clicks, vista, and shares)-what gets the strongest emotional reactions. These commodifying attention systems have warped the collective psyche. They will have generated narrower and crazier views of the world.
Notice: This article try an adapted excerpt from unique Possible: Visions of your globe beyond problems, to be posted on , by Cascade publications.
YouTube’s advice formulas, which set 70per cent of everyday watch time for huge amounts of visitors, a€?suggesta€? exactly what are supposed to be close films but actually drive viewers to a lot more intense, most unfavorable, or maybe more conspiratorial content material because that’s exactly what keeps them on the displays much longer. For decades, YouTube recommended a€?thinspirationa€?-anorexia-promoting videos-to teenage girls whom seen video about a€?dieting.a€? As soon as folk seen research video clips of NASA’s moon landing, YouTube recommended videos concerning flat-Earth conspiracy concept. They performed this billions of that time period. Development feeds and recommendation methods such as this are creating a downward spiral of negativity and paranoia, slowly decoupling vast amounts of individuals belief of reality from reality by itself.
Witnessing truth obviously and genuinely is actually fundamental to the capacity to do just about anything. By monetizing and commodifying focus, we’ve offered out our ability to read dilemmas and enact collective possibilities. This isn’t newer. Every time we permit the life-support programs in our earth or culture to be commodified, it pushes some other malfunctions. As soon as you commodify government with AI-optimized microtargeted ads, your pull integrity from politics. Whenever you commodify snacks, you shed touch with the lives cycle that makes agriculture sustainable. Whenever you commodify knowledge into electronic feeds of information, you lose the interrelatedness of real human developing, believe, worry, and teacherly power. Whenever you commodify love by turning folk into credit cards on Tinder, your sever the intricate party tangled up in forging newer relationships. When your commodify interaction into chunks of stuff and feedback posts on Facebook, you eliminate context, nuance, and admiration. In all these circumstances, extractive methods slowly rot the fundamentals of a healthier society and proper globe.
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E.O. Wilson, the renowned biologist, proposed that humans should manage just half our planet, and this the remainder should be left alone. Think about some thing close for the interest economy. We are able to and should say that we wish to shield real human interest, even though that sacrifices a percentage for the earnings of fruit, yahoo, Facebook, as well as other huge innovation corporations.
Advertising blockers on electronic equipment include an appealing instance of just what could become a structural shift during the digital world. Are ad blockers a human right? If folks could block advertisements on Facebook, Bing, and internet sites, the net wouldn’t be able to account it self, and also the advertising economic climate would lose enormous levels of money. Really does that end result negate suitable? Is the focus a right? Do you own it? Should we set an amount about it? Selling peoples areas or enslaved anyone can see a need and create profits, but we say these materials don’t belong in the marketplace. Like people in addition to their areas, should human focus be something funds cannot get? | <urn:uuid:16ec1a1a-919a-40fc-8106-3fb9c503cd00> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://webstore.316ads.com/2022/04/12/gigantic-techaes-interest-economic-climate-tends-2/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572908.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817122626-20220817152626-00064.warc.gz | en | 0.929592 | 823 | 1.640625 | 2 |
The Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the world. Glaciers are melting, ice caps are disappearing, the permafrost is thawing, and land animals, fish and flora are migrating to new habitats. Geographer Mark C. Serreze recounts the decades of scientific detective work that reveal how this warming trend is not part of a natural cycle, but the result of human activity. In this fascinating and frightening read, he asserts that the North Pole serves as a warning system of what will happen to the lower latitudes.
About the Author
Mark C. Serreze is professor of geography at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a fellow of its Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences. He directs the National Snow and Ice Data Center.
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5 Factors to Consider When Your Business Enters a New Market
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- Social and Cultural Factors:
- Political and legal factors:
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What 5 considerations should companies consider when going global?
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What are the five things a company should consider before doing business internationally?
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- Know your tax obligations.
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- Decide where and how you want to market.
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- Factor 2: Determine your business plan to access global markets.
- Factor 3: Determine how much you can afford to invest in your international expansion efforts.
- Factor 4: Plan for a minimum lead time of two years for global market penetration.
What are the factors driving companies to adopt globalization strategies?
Important factors are:
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- (2) Economy:
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International Expansion: 5 Essential Factors to Consider Upstream
- 1) Knowledge of the offer. Are you entering a market where people know a version of your product/service?
- 2) Brand awareness.
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- 5) Cultural understanding.
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- Legal and Regulatory Barriers.
- taking into account foreign governments.
- Business case.
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- start-up costs.
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- Profit – to share or not to share.
- Entrepreneurial skills.
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What factors should be considered when determining the location of research and development facilities?
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- A nation’s institutions (the political and regulatory environment)
- A country’s investment in education.
- The ICT infrastructure of a country.
- Market complexity (access to investors and credit)
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The author of the innovative solution is the Modern Aluminium Product Branch Skawina. In the production process, two new prototype designs for the overhead cables will be created. They will aim at reducing transmission losses in 110 kV electricity distribution lines. The solutions are at the same time the response for the problems of Polish operators of the Distribution System.
In the production process, preceded by intensive preparatory works, two prototypes were created. The first one is the equivalent of the AFLs-10 310 cable – optimised and improved in terms of electrical parameters. The works in the area of material engineering enabled improvement of the electrical properties of the cable material – aluminium of EN AW 1370 type. The second prototype is a completely new solution. In addition to limiting energy losses, it will improve the safety of 110 kV line.
Krzysztof Kuczmański, the director of the Modern Aluminium Product Branch Skawina, has no doubt that the idea is innovative and will solve the fundamental problems faced by the Polish distribution system in the energy sector. “I am convinced that our solutions can lead to savings in the process of transferring electricity and increasing the capacity of the 110 kV line – and thereby eliminate the problems of Polish distribution system operators. We are going to do this through the introduction of innovative solutions on a large scale in materials and construction and manufacturing technology of the overhead cables with low losses,” Krzysztof Kuczmański says. The prototypes will first and foremost contribute to the increase in energy efficiency, as well as the improvement of the quality of the outdated network infrastructure and the ability to meet the growing demand for electricity.
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Ofcom’s decision to find that China’s UK broadcasting channel CGTN breached the impartiality rules on five occasions, and impose a sanction, could not be more timely. It is published (Bulletin 403) when some Western sentiment has turned against Peking in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and China is cracking down on Hong Kong again by imposing the new and controversial national security law. As SMAB consultant and former Ofcom senior standards manager, Trevor Barnes, explains the significance of this Ofcom determination though has been under-reported because of the media focus on Coronavirus.
Fortified by the recent High Court decision in favour of Ofcom in the legal challenge brought by the Russian channel, RT, against seven impartiality breaches (see previous blog ‘First court decision on Ofcom and impartiality’), the regulator applied its court-approved approach to impartiality to CGTN’s coverage of the sometimes violent pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong last autumn. Ofcom had originally been alerted by a complaint about the broadcast of an alleged ‘forced’ confession by a Chinese dissident on China Today and so started some monitoring of the channel’s other output. The result was five broadcasts breaching three different Broadcasting Code Rules: 5.1 (news must be presented with due impartiality), and 5.11 and 5.12 (due impartiality in coverage of a ‘major matter of controversy’).
In the five programmes Ofcom decided the Chinese channel did not give sufficient coverage to the ‘alternative viewpoint’ of the Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters. CGTN argued that this was difficult because people associated with the protesters did not wish to give interviews. And it is here that the most important lesson for the Chinese TV channel and other international broadcasters lies – underlined here by Ofcom, as it was in the RT and various other previous impartiality breach decisions.
If a broadcaster like CGTN is covering a major controversial political matter it MUST give some coverage to the alternative viewpoint and give it due weight, even if people representing that the viewpoint are not available to be interviewed. This can be done in various ways – including the broadcaster summarising that viewpoint very briefly (but fairly) in commentary. But it MUST be done – and ideally in the same programme.
In my view the problem is most likely to arise when a major issue emerges which pits a Western view of a controversy against that of a powerful country which has TV channels licensed in Britain broadcasting its view of the world – like CGTN with the Hong Kong protests, or RT over who was responsible for the Skripal novichok poisoning back in March 2018. It can also happen with TV channels broadcasting in the UK from the viewpoints of particular nations – like India and Pakistan – between which there are notorious differences of opinion.
International broadcasters can avoid these issues by giving their staff pragmatic and effective compliance training to equip them with the tools to spot impartiality problems like these in advance and solve them. Sadly CGTN did not appear to do this before these five programmes were broadcast and must now face the reputational and financial consequences. I predict Ofcom will not remove CGTN’s licence to broadcast but impose a substantial fine of at least £100,000 to be consistent with the RT sanction (a £200,000 penalty) and send a message to all broadcasters.
International broadcasters like CGTN can freely in my opinion broadcast from a particular viewpoint and on the most divisive and controversial subjects and still comply with the Ofcom Code. RT, for example, clearly seem to have learnt the lessons of their expensive clash with Ofcom and as far as I can make out not had any investigations started, or breaches recorded, against them for any programmes since mid-2018.
All international broadcasters should take note of this important Ofcom decision and learn its lessons.
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Many journalism programs are strictly academic and the student newspaper on campus exists as a private or non- profit entity. The students who go through this program learn through practice. Their stories are read by thousands of people who provide reaction and offer feedback. This experience goes well beyond the classrooms, giving students a real-world work product and a level of experience that helps them effectively compete for internships with professional news organizations. Those internships are key to developing a journalism career.
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There are keywords that come up over and over again as you delve into discussions of Luchino Visconti’s historical drama from 1969. the damned. Outrageous, over the top, demented, depraved – this film is not a walk in the park as it uses the power-hungry spell of a German family to reflect the country’s moral decay with the National Socialist takeover. More than any other film of the man who brought us works such as The leopard and The Innocent, the creative pushes things to the extreme. As the first entry in his ‘German trilogy’, followed by Death in Venice and Louis, Visconti eschews the typical historical drama with something more in common with an exploitation film. The film does not think of showing sadistic violence, incest and pedophilia on its way to deconstruct and subvert this period. It is a singular vision that only Visconti’s flamboyant personality could bring to the screen. While censors have tried to tame this one over the years, the original vision of the damned which exists today is a difficult text from which it is difficult to turn away.
The great family melodrama is essential in bringing to light some of the malevolent woes of 1930s Germany. The powerful von Essenbeck family – an echo of the true Krupp munitions dynasty, no matter what Visconti may say – are industrialists emblematic of the greed and desire that enabled the Nazis to take over the country. Now Patriarch Joachim (Albrecht Schoenhals) is fiercely against this pesky Hitler, as is his communist-inclined son, Herbert (Umberto Orsini), but when there are dissensions in the ranks, problems quickly ensue. Power-hungry war widow Sophie (Ingrid Thulin) and her lover Friedrich Bruckmann (Dirk Bogarde), the opportunistic director of the family business, see an opportunity to capitalize on the growing Nazi uprising by assassinating the patriarch and pinning him on Herbert while taking control of the company. Aschenbach (Helmut Griem), a cousin of the family and an important leader of the Nazi SS, keeps Bruckman in line using Sophie’s son Martin (Helmut Berger) who controls the majority of the company’s stock as a threat. While many personalities believe they have power at various times, they are sent as the Nazis wanted.
This is just a taste of the convoluted family melodrama on display in this story. Visconti dabbles in real historical events in inventive ways that, hopefully, individuals less historically inclined will consider as fictitious as Tarantino’s decision to brutally kill Hitler at the end of Inglorious Basterds. Some inclusions are more subtle, like the murder of Joachim coinciding with the Reichstag fire of February 1933 which allowed Hitler to consolidate his power base. Others are more openly the products of a rebellious Visconti; the infamous Night of the Long Knives of June 1934 underwent a twist in its execution. In a segment that feels like another movie (it even switches to German dialogue), the main actors are sidelined to follow what amounts to a big queer party from the cheerful SA that turns into a gay orgy. The SS come forward on Hitler’s behalf to slaughter these stormtroopers he deemed disloyal. Of course, this is not exactly the exact time frame, but by not only having these gay men killed, but doing so without them fighting, injustice lingers in the air of this expressionist dream landscape.
Visconti tries to convey many different themes, and not all of them are accessible in one view. The unifying theme could simply be desire, and it is a theme that splits into various thorny paths. Martin’s character is the key to many of the hard-earned ideas with the difficult sexuality roles he takes on throughout. From the first scene, he is revealed to be a flamboyant figure as he stars in Marlene Dietrich’s drag for his family, before later assaulting both his little cousin and a little Jewish girl who lives next to him. His psychopathy doesn’t end there as he later rapes his mother as he closes in on the end of his metamorphosis. The representation of homosexuality in this film is sure to arouse some anger, and for good reason, which seems to contradict what the very open Visconti would like. Still, if you think Martin is trying to take the personality of a homosexual to hide his psychopathy, you better accept him for the putrid figure he always has been. Yet as he goes full-fledged Nazi, Martin leaves his perversions behind to show just how numbed they must be with desire. In a sense, Visconti portrays the Nazi Party as the ultimate blockade of society.
In less abstract terms, there is the representation of desire in the form of physical greed. The wealthy family who are already comfortable but just greedy enough to want more – and just naive enough to believe that any singular entity can benefit from the Nazi uprising. They don’t even realize how close they are to total oblivion until it’s too late; their actions lead not only to a family dissolution, but to the collapse of their entire society to the national scourge of Nazism. Visconti does not aim to paint a pleasant portrait, but he is very effective in conveying some of his themes about the dangers of the lust for power. The performers do a truly remarkable job of bringing the challenging text to life in an engaging way. Every shot is a visual feast, no matter how disgusting the content is on screen. the damned It’s still a film that I personally struggle with as I try to explore the different dynamics, but one thing that doesn’t change is my admiration for the feat of filmmaking on display. It’s a grotesquely intoxicating saga.
the damned arrives on Blu-Ray with a new 1.85: 1 AVC encoded 1080p digital transfer derived from a 2K restoration of the original 35mm camera negative. The layout is as perfect as you could want it to be, as the new crawl looks pretty great throughout the run. There was no discernible case of print damage, and the clarity and overall detail is magnificent. The image holds up extremely well in long shots and the colors are well saturated in a visually splendid way. Skin tones are natural and consistent with the subtle facial features easily seen in close-up. Black levels hold up well with virtually no crushing and only the occasional loss of shadow detail. There does not appear to be any digital noise due to compression limitations or other such nuisances. This new presentation is top notch from start to finish and should appeal to any fan of the material.
The Blu-Ray disc comes with a remastered LPCM 1.0 mono track in English / German or Italian with optional English subtitles. Most of the performers provided their real vocals for the English piece, and it seemed to be the more natural of the two tracks. The score used in the feature film sounds good throughout the film as it complements the inner life of the characters. There are times when it threatens to overwhelm the dialogue, but the track maintains a good balance to keep the dialogue clear. Environmental sounds like machines or background chatter are rendered well alongside everything else. There do not appear to be any notable cases of age-related wear. The Criterion Collection gave this film the faithful and well-preserved audio presentation it deserves.
The Blu-Ray criterion of the damned includes a fold-out booklet featuring the new essay “Damned If You Do It” by film specialist DA Miller in which he discusses the themes and cultural relevance of the image. This provides a great deal of context and a worthwhile preview of the film. The reverse of this flyer is a beautiful poster similar in style to the sleeve, but a little more evocative. The special characteristics of the disc are as follows:
- Luchino Visconti: A 40-minute interview from 1970 for RAI television where Visconti and journalist Giorgio Bocca discuss the portrayal of fascism in the film, how it handles historical accuracy, the importance of locating this story in Germany instead. than in Italy, from the influence of the time when the film is created, the reception of the film and more. It’s interesting to see some members of the audience really engaging with Visconti and challenging him on the film’s ideas in a constructive way.
- Visconti on the set: A nine-minute behind-the-scenes documentary by John Abbott that features Visconti on the set of the film in which he talks about his process, finding the right performers for the film and more.
- Stefano Albertini: A new 16-minute interview with Stefano Albertini, specialist in literature and cinema, in which he discusses the place of this film in Visconti’s career, the influence of Helmut Berger on history, the ruthless character of the film. artwork, the influence of Visconti’s family life, the perversions in the film, the importance of costumes and more.
- Ingrid Thulin: A ten-minute vintage interview with actress Ingrid Thulin for the French program For the cinema aired in 1969 in which she talks about her desire to move on to directing, what it’s like to work with Visconti, feeling safe to shoot “sensitive” scenes with Ingmar Bergman and more.
- Charlotte Rampling: A four-minute vintage interview with actress Charlotte Rampling for the French program Music to the heart aired in 1990 in which she recounts what it is like to work with Visconti, the powerful emotions she felt, her kinship with her director and more.
- Helmut Berger: A vintage interview of almost six minutes with actor Helmut Berger for the French program The world of cinema aired in 1969 in which he discusses his work with Visconti to develop the character of Martin, his early work, how he met Visconti, the most difficult scene he has filmed and more.
- Trailer: The three-minute trailer is provided here.
the damned is a very difficult film that is sure to alienate many viewers, but those who cling to the artistic elements of the grotesque plot developments will be treated to something quite engaging. Luchino Visconti is once again uncompromising in his artistic vision, which must be admired in cinema. The performers do a truly amazing job of bringing this material to the screen in a punchy way. The Criterion Collection has released a Blu-Ray with a fantastic A / V layout and a nice array of special features. If you’re already used to the peculiarities of Visconti, this one should be a safe buy. advised
the damned is currently available for purchase on Blu-Ray and DVD.
Note: The images shown in this review do not reflect the picture quality of Blu-Ray.
Disclaimer: The Criterion Collection has provided a free copy of this disc for your review. All opinions in this review are honest feedback from the author.
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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in a vein deep in the body. A blood clot is a buildup of red blood cells, proteins, and other cells in a vein. As the clot grows, it blocks blood flow in the vein.
In DVT, blood clots happen most often in the legs and pelvis. However, they can happen elsewhere.
DVT can lead to serious and life-threatening problems such as a pulmonary embolism.
DVT can be caused by:
The risk of DVT increases with age. Other things that raise the risk are:
DVT does not always cause symptoms. When symptoms happen, they may include:
Some may not have any symptoms until the clot moves to the lungs. This condition is called a pulmonary embolism.
The doctor will ask about symptoms and past health. A physical exam will be done.
To diagnose DVT, the doctor may test blood and blood flow with:
The goals of treatment are to:
Treatment options are:
For large and serious clots, surgery may be done, such as:
To help lower the risk of DVT:
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There is increasing pressure for Higher Education institutions to undergo transformation, with education being seen as needing to adapt in ways that meet the conceptual needs of our time. Reflecting this is the rise of the flipped or inverted classroom. The purpose of this scoping review was to provide a comprehensive overview of relevant research regarding the emergence of the flipped classroom and the links to pedagogy and educational outcomes, identifying any gaps in the literature which could inform future design and evaluation. The scoping review is underpinned by the five-stage framework Arksey and O’Malley. The results indicate that there is much indirect evidence emerging of improved academic performance and student and staff satisfaction with the flipped approach but a paucity of conclusive evidence that it contributes to building lifelong learning and other 21st Century skills in under-graduate education and post-graduate education.
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After days of negotiations, an agreement was finally reached on the appointment of the top management within the major European institutions. The main positions to be renewed are five: the President of the Commission, the President of the European Council, the High Representative of Foreign Affairs, the Presidency of the Parliament and the Central Bank. Actually, the European Council plays an important role in certain appointment procedures for high-profile positions at EU level. Specifically, it is competent to elect the president of the European Council; to propose the president of the European Commission; to appoint the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of EU; to officially appoint the entire college of commissioners; to appoint the executive committee of the European Central Bank (ECB), including its President. Upon a majority vote elections, the new appointments will have the responsibility to carry the next five years legislature. The main groups running are Popular, Socialist, Liberal and Green groups. Indeed, the main issue was not just to put all four different political family together, but also the respect of geographical criteria – aiming to not upset any of the most important countries and the block of countries that move in a coordinated manner – and the criteria of gender.
The new institutional design in the EU is the result of a Franco-German compromise.
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Last Updated on March 9, 2021 by Editor Futurescope
More than 80 years after it was predicted, physicists have created metallic hydrogen, a mysterious form of hydrogens that is able to super conduct electricity without resistance at an ambient temperature.
Scientists were already suspecting that hydrogen could exist as a metal in certain parts of the Universe, but it is the first time that metallic hydrogen has been created on Earth, and the material is very strange and fascinating.
Almost a century after it was theorized, Harvard University scientists Isaac Silvera and Ranga Dias claim to have managed to create the rarest material on the planet, which could eventually become one of the most valuable: atomic metallic hydrogen.
In the course of their study, published Thursday in Harvard Magazine, researchers squeezed a small sample of hydrogen at a pressure higher than the center of the Earth: 495 gigapascals, or more than 71.7 million pounds per square inch.
“This is the holy grail of high pressure physics,” said Harvard University researcher Isaac F. Silvera. “It’s the first sample of hydrogen metal on Earth, so when you see it, you’re looking at something that has never existed before.”
The research, published in the journal Science, offers an important new window into understanding the general characteristics of hydrogen and offers tempting suggestions for potentially revolutionary new materials.
The periodic table can be divided into two categories: metals and non-metals. Among many other properties, metals are lustrous (bright), good conductors, and usually solid at room temperature, while nonmetals have an opaque appearance and are poor conductors.
As most of us learned in high school, hydrogen – the first element in the periodic table – is a non-metal.
But back in 1935, researchers predicted that, under certain conditions, this commonly studied element might have its atoms so attached that the material could not only take metal properties, but could become a metal.
But these conditions are not easy to achieve, because incredible pressures have to be achieved in extremely low temperatures, which is why, after 80 years and numerous attempts, no one has been able to verify this until now. Silvera said:
“The most exciting part is that we pressurized hydrogen gas at sufficiently high pressures and saw it turn into a metal.”
Silvera has been trying to create metallic hydrogen for 45 years: “Hydrogen went from being transparent, not transparent and black, and suddenly it became bright,” he explained. “We could really see that it became a metal.”
Why Metallic hydrogen discovery can be revolutionary?
Atomic metal hydrogen can help scientists answer fundamental questions about the nature of matter and can have a wide range of applications.
Hydrogen metal has been the source of so much speculation over the years because it is expected to have some incredible properties. More importantly, physicists think that metallic hydrogen could be a superconductor at room temperature, which would mean that the material could conduct electricity with zero resistance, and not have to cool first at super low temperatures.
Many superconducting materials are used to create powerful magnetic fields magnetic resonance machines and maglev trains; but are only able to achieve superconductivity at temperatures below 269 degrees Fahrenheit, making them expensive and impractical for many purposes.
If scientists could achieve that same superconductivity at room temperature, it would be great because it means we could create things like power lines that will not lose electricity between the power plant and our homes. At this time, the network loses up to 15 percent of its energy as heat, due to the resistance.
Thus, according to Silvera, the predictions suggest that the material could act as a superconductor at room temperature. “If we could make cables of this material and use them in the electric network, it would be possible to change that history.”
In addition to transforming life on Earth, the material could play an essential role in exploring space and “revolutionizing space engineering” by becoming the “most powerful rocket propeller known to man,” Silvera predicts, adding that that would allow “easy exploration of the outer planets”.
To be clear, the metallic hydrogen that Silvera and her team have created is only about 1 to 1.5 microns thick, and 10 microns in diameter, making it small.
And until the peer review had confirmed that their sample was the actual deal, they were reluctant to do too much testing on it, so we have no evidence so far to suggest that the material is a superconductor. That is something that will be investigated in the coming months.
But for now, we know the sample is real, and has been stable in Silvera’s lab since October.
To create the sample, the team caught hydrogen gas inside a small diamond coffin, cooled it to 5.5 Kelvin (-267.65 degrees Celsius and -449.77 degrees Fahrenheit) and put it under incredibly high pressure.
And when we say high pressure, we mean high pressure. In 1935, it was predicted that metallic hydrogen would emerge at 25 gigapascals (GPa) pressure. But Silvera and his team finally achieved pressure between 465 and 495 GPa – almost 20 times more than originally planned.
For the perspective, 1 GPa equals 1 million kilopascals (KPa), and the mean sea level pressure on Earth is 101,325 KPa.
The team quickly saw their changes in appearance, but to verify that what they had created was metallic hydrogen, they used spectroscopic measurements, including measuring their reflectivity, and showed that what was originally a standard hydrogen gas (H2) had been transformed In an atomic metal.
Now that we know that there is metallic hydrogen, many questions remain unanswered. The biggest of these is whether metallic hydrogen is a liquid or a solid, as researchers have predicted could be both.
They are also trying to connect the live metal to test if it really is a superconductor at room temperature; something that is possible if it is a liquid or solid.
Oddly enough, Silvera says that it is also likely that the metallic hydrogen is metastable, meaning that even if it releases the pressure, it will remain metallic.
A common example of a metastable material is diamond, which is a metastable form of carbon. To make diamond, the graphite is put under pressure and high heat – something that happens naturally under the surface of the Earth. But even when diamonds are dug out of the ground, they are still diamonds.
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Congenital heart diseases, a term that includes a variety of birth defects impacting the normal heart function, affects almost 1 in 100 babies. The presence of heart murmurs in phonocardiogram (PCG) signals is an indicator of these conditions. Successful identification of heart murmurs would reduce the chance of misdiagnosis and eventually help to design future treatments.
Here, we propose a new signature-based model to identify heart murmurs. Our approach treats the PCG signal as a path in time from which the signature method extracts useful features. These features, together with other available information, are fed into a gradient boosting algorithm, which is trained to classify the presence of murmurs for each recording location. The overall classification for each patient is optimised using the provided cost function.
For our initial benchmark submission we received a score of 2129, which corresponds to an average 10-fold cross-validation score of 2067 (sd=279). The subsequent model that included basic configuration of path signatures yields an average cross-validation test score of 2000 (sd=272).
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Yoga as a lifestyle
Yoga has become a popular way of life around the world
Yoga and productivity
Yoga is perfection in action. A yogi is one who can do the daily activities of life with efficiency and awareness, without the underlying attachment or clinging, which may bring sorrow. Doing every action with awareness, without reacting to situations brings harmony in our lives. It can make you a better parent, a better boss, a better student or a better sportsman. It does not matter what your life style is. Yoga brings in a value addition at every level and enhances the quality of your life.
Yoga and disease prevention, health improvement
Having said all these, today yoga is seen more as a counter-balance to one’s stressful and overworked lifestyle, which lacks proper exercise and relaxation. These factors have contributed to most life style diseases like hypertension, diabetes, arteriosclerosis, back & neck pains, obesity, migraine, depression, drug addictions, cardiac problems and even cancer. Yoga should not be seen as a panacea for all problems, yet it can prevent or solve most of these problems, if practiced under the guidance of an expert.
Your own yoga lifestyle
To experience the real benefits of yoga, you have to make it as part of your daily activity. Taking a 2 week course on yoga practice won’t help you much, unless you take it up as a part of your life style. It is better to do a 15 – 30 minutes practice every day, rather than doing hours of yoga for just 2 weeks and then forgetting it.
In a long run, yoga can help prevent or delay most of the life style diseases. It can also help in alleviating some of chronic conditions caused by them. Our Inside, Outside & Around experts can help you adapt yoga to your lifestyle.
Yoga at your workplace
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There are a lot of misconceptions about equity investing. Different people give importance to different information and then there is a mismatch in the expectation. That is how the liquidity comes into the market and people make or lose money.
I am not a great fan of doing detailed ratio analysis for the purpose of investing. I would look more into issues like the promoters, sector, life cycle of the business, etc. In circumstances like this, nothing holds true. The companies and promoters who are the poster boys of the market start losing their shine. Moreover, investors start losing their faith in the market. Hence, is it time to go back to the black board and do number crunching?
What is ratio analysis?
Ratio analysis is a great tool to analyse the companies. Ratios have their limitations and let’s look at the limitations first:
1. Ratios are meaningless in isolation. Ratios don’t provide answers and also have limited value in isolation and need further investigation.
2. Ratios must be compared against:
a. Prior year numbers
b. Competitor’s numbers
c. Budget numbers
3. Ratios are used to analyze trends over different accounting periods which may not be so apparent from the figures.
4. Accounting data can be window dressed.
5. If you are comparing with other companies, you also need to consider the stage in the life cycle of the companies which may distort the ratios.
6. Different industries may use different accounting policies and ratios may not be strictly comparable.
Which ratios shall you consider in the times of crisis?
As you know, risk is always in the balance sheet and hence in the times of crisis, look at the balance sheet. In a market crash and recession, cash and short term assets become paramount for all companies regardless of their size, shape or industry. For example, if the company has more cash than short term debts, it’s a great position to be in. Let’s look at the ratios in brief:
1. Short Term Liabilities: Short Term Assets Vs. Short Term Liabilities. Desirable position: Short Terms Assets should exceed Short Term Liabilities
2. Long Term Liabilities: Short Term Assets Vs. Long Term Liabilities. Desirable position: Short Terms Assets should exceed Liabilities Term Liabilities
3. Debt to Equity Ratio: Desirable level 1:1 but will depend on the industry
4. Is debt reducing or increasing: This should be compared over last 1 to 5 years and against equity. Equity may not grow except by retain earning and if there is a follow up offer but debt can grow considerably depending on the expansion plans of the company and life cycle of the company.
5. Debt Coverage: Is debt – principal and interest repayment- covered by operating cash flow?
6. Interest Coverage: Is there enough operating profit and cash flow to pay interest? Is there company earning interest on any deposits, investments, etc?
If answers to all the above six question are affirmative, the company will do well even in the times of crisis.
Ratio analysis does throw good numbers but one should know how to read those numbers. Otherwise, it’s just another set of data without any information. | <urn:uuid:aa0b6e1f-8ace-4589-9b9b-1489eded1569> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.myprivatetutor.ae/article/243/1/A_Clear_View_Of_Investing_And_Ratio_Analysis | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572089.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814234405-20220815024405-00064.warc.gz | en | 0.925357 | 667 | 2.140625 | 2 |
since I am knew here, I have some issues building a workflow. I have difficulties sorting my data inside a column. It is a column with numbers, where numbers are going from 9 to 30. Every time when I sort them it takes a 10 as a smallest value, followed by 11, 12, 13 etc. and then sort the number 9 as a biggest value. It looks like this:
and what I want is:
and I am also interested in a node which would allow me to sort information inside one column by mine own criteria, so that the order of Information inside one column are done by user preferences. Is there such a node?
Thank you very much
welcome to KNIME Community!
I would say your column is type String and that is reason behind output you are seeing. To get your desired output you first need to convert your column to number column using String to Number node.
As for node to define your own sorting criteria. To my knowledge there is no such node but if you give us an example how this would look like and reasons behind it maybe we can figure out something.
thank you for your quick response. I did it via String to number and it worked just fine, but when I wanted to visualize the data via histogram and assign a colour to a number I could not because it would be shown as a range, and the lowest values has like colour red and the highest one has a blue.
But nevertheless, what I am trying to do is to sort data so that in the end i got them like sorted hierarchically like phylogenetic tree.
I have families of certain transporters and every family has a subfamily. There are structures that bind to certain transporter. The idea is to have a families like main group branching into corresponding subfamilies, branching to compounds that are binding to them, branching to a certain value which is specific tot that compound.
I managed to get something that resemble to the phylogenetic tree using a parallel coordinates plot, but still my families and subfamilies are not ordered in a way that i want them to be, so the plot itself resemble to the phylogenetic tree but it is not the one.
i would like to have them like
R1 branches to R1.1
R2 branches to R2.1
instead i have
(there is a name and a number of a certain transporter)
Hmm. Assigning color to a number and then displaying it with histogram? You can use Number To String prior to assigning colors and doing visualizations. (Know it is a bit back and forth )
Regarding phylogenetic tree. Seems to me it is not a bad idea to use Parallel Coordinates Plot to simulate it. You need to have each (sub)family in one column for it and properly sort, right? Have an idea how this could be done but manipulations (nodes) depend on data set. If you share sample (dummy is just fine as long as it represent the real one properly) I can give it a go.
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One of the hardest parts of deciding to separate or get a divorce is telling your children. You might feel like waiting to tell your children because you don’t know how to do it. But it is important to be honest with them once you make the decision. The way you handle telling your children will affect how well they are able to deal with the changes in their lives.
Even if you aren’t getting along with your partner, you should both try to agree on how to tell the children. Think about this ahead of time. Plan how you will answer their questions. If you are ready to have this talk, it will go better. Your children look to you for guidance; the way they react to this news will depend on how you tell them.
If you have been fighting or arguing in front of your kids, the news that you are separating might not be a surprise, especially for older children. Your kids might be more surprised if you have kept your problems a secret. No matter what your kids know about any problems you have been having, when they find out you are splitting up, it is normal for them to be upset.
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A leading US neurosurgeon says an operation on 10-year-old conjoined twins in India, Farah and Saba, can go ahead if their parents consent.
Saba, left, and Farah share a crucial artery, and kidneys
Dr Benjamin Carson of Johns Hopkins Children's Center in Baltimore will carry out the surgery if the girls' family gives permission.
The operation would take place at the private hospital in Delhi where the twins have been undergoing tests.
Conjoined twins are rare, occurring in about one in every 200,000 births.
The girls, who are joined at the head, have been examined at Delhi's Apollo Hospital.
Dr Carson decided that the 10-year-old twins could be separated after carrying out a series of tests at the hospital.
"Dr Carson is staging the whole surgery process," Anjali Kapoor Bissell, spokeswoman for Apollo Hospital told reporters.
"He thinks it would be possible to have the surgery.
"Of course, there would be risks involved. All this is dependent on counselling and consent from the family," Ms Bissell said.
The twins are joined at the head and share an artery that carries blood to their hearts and a blood drainage vessel in the brain.
Dr Carson (seated) has long experience of such operations
An added complication is that one of the girls, Farah, has two kidneys while Saba has none and will require a kidney transplant.
"We have given time to the parents to mull it (the operation) over and make an informed decision," hospital paediatrician Anupam Sibal told reporters.
Dr Carson was flown in after Abu Dhabi's crown prince, Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, agreed to bear the costs of any operation.
The head of paediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Children's Center, and a team of doctors conducted a brain angiography to determine the extent to which the girls share the vein that supplies blood to their brain.
Doctors say any operation would involve grafting a vein from another part of the body.
The girls' father, Mohammad Shakeel Ahmad, told the BBC that he was hoping for a miracle.
Mr Ahmad, a restaurant-owner in the northern state of Bihar, does not have enough money to pay for an operation.
Conjoined twins originate from a single fertilised egg, so they are always identical and of the same sex.
The twins' family is hoping for a miracle
The overall survival rate of conjoined twins is somewhere between 5% and 25%.
Historical records over the past 500 years detail about 600 surviving sets of conjoined twins with more than 70% of those surviving pairs resulting in female twins.
If they have separate sets of organs, the chances for surgery and survival are greater than if they share the same organs.
Dr Carson was the lead neurosurgeon of a 70-member team that successfully separated seven-month-old German twin boys in 1987.
In 1997, he and a team of 50 doctors separated 11-month-old Zambian boys, both of whom survived.
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I`ve succesfully completed the quickstart guide and I get green and grey bars if I send the rtcm3 data via network.
After that I tried to hook up 3dr 433mhz modules. I used the default configurations, 57600 baud serial i/o for the modules and I connected vcc, gnd, and tx/rx for base/rover and changed to serial communication in the reach app (the manual is rather unclear how to do that exactly):
No luck here, I got only “single” mode. I tried to wire the serial cables directly together to rule out a fault in the 3dr modules (blue-green for base-rover & gnd) but still nothing. I also tried to read out some serial data with a uart to usb module and the Arduino serial monitor (which I used to test the nmea output of the rover on the tx line) but at 57600 baud I get only garbage.
Some help or ideas would be great!
Thanks and regards
I tried to reflash the modules to reset them now. I used the Phone Flash Tool and the current .json file. The program exited succesfull. I then did the wireless setup and I can see the devices as 192…86 and 192…246 in my network and I can reach them via ssh and even log in via ssh. Also the IP at port 5000 reports the device name and the ip, all good so far.
The only problem is that the app doesnt work at all now. Windows, phone, it doesnt matter I do not get to the app view!!!
So after a very long time I can acces both modules again. However, for some reason now it only works when I use my phones hotspot. The reflashing, reconecting, updating and setup process took several attempts to work. All in all the app is exactly what it says, v0.0.1, so you guys from emlid have a lot to do in the next weeks…
Serial is still not working thought. Does sombody have the frame specs for the rtcm3 output signal so that I can have a look there. Because whatever it is, it`s not the Arduino standart (8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity bit).
The error was that I trusted your picture in the wiki in “hardware integration” where the cable color of the rx lines is shown as green instead of withe!!!
I fixed it on github because that was about the last thing I was going to check. The blue color for the TX line is fine which makes it even more confusing since I was getting some signal there.
Igor: I would still be intrested in the correct serial frame settings for the rtcm3 protocol. Thanks!
Regarding this, Reach comes with two sets of UART wires. One is straight pass-thru and the other has each lead independent. I’m guessing that the straight pass-thru cable will not work with these 3DR radios since Tx/Rx are swapped? What is that cable for then? | <urn:uuid:99b9a65f-71d6-4ca4-b18c-916ea26a48ba> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://community.emlid.com/t/3dr-modules-for-reach/1266 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572908.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817122626-20220817152626-00064.warc.gz | en | 0.946643 | 658 | 1.5 | 2 |
On 2nd October , we pay tribute to the leader of Indian Independence Movement .It is set against the backdrop of British rule. He was a man of stern beliefs based on the grounds of equality for which he employed Non-violent Civil Disobidience Movement. Belonging to a Hindu merchant family he stood fo the people described as lower caste or shudras who thereafter labelled themselves as Harijans.The great man is commemorated for his speeches, leadership and virtues for attaining ”Swaraj”or self rule. He is an important person in the history of India. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on 2nd October so , Gandhi Jayanti embarks his birthday .It is declared as official holiday of India as schools, post offices and banks are closed.Reminiscising Gandhi various ceremonies are held such as singing Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram or embellishing his statues with flowers or portrait making competition.
He is the one who took a stand for social causes .Gandhi’s idea of the Independent India as religious pluralism was challanged by Muslim Nationalism. The nation was divided into two dominions as India and Pakistam. He made peasants,workers and farmers speak for themselves against land -tax and discrimination. He gave voice to the ordinary whose narratives otherwise would have been olibirated from the more grandiosely themes. The faint voices were made strong.He challanged the salt tax and led British quit India with its consequences of religious violence and trubulence on the basis of religion ie Hindu , Muslim and Sikh. Gandhi Ji symbolises truth and peace. Boycotting British products for Indian economy was a part of his plan in Swaraj movement. This increased poverty which was intolerable for him so he started using spinning wheels as a symbol of establishing cottage industry to renew Indian national industries.
Indian National Congress gave him authority to stand for Free India. Revolt against Britain broke out , Gandhi Ji was imprisoned. He represented Indian National Congress and became prominent figure as a political activist. He eradicated unjust social and economic caste structure.We must honour him for peace and independence. | <urn:uuid:fee42f13-0588-4e8c-8348-cd0e3d71142a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.newsfolo.com/india/gandhi-jayanti-2018-remembering-hero/155785/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00064.warc.gz | en | 0.979772 | 443 | 3.703125 | 4 |
- The set date for performance is (possibly) on June 3rd, the friday after this week.
- I want to repeat the 3 elements of the next performance: (a) Location: Post Protokol seminar (b) Fake Institution: Social Arcology Lab’s plan to initiate a “Mimetic Cascade” of bolos within Berlin – a voluntary communization.
- And (c) formal intervention was what the last discussion mostly about, Arim suggested to bringing a cake (or did Job proposed it?) this symbolize the dividing of the civic body into chunks of Bolos (300-500 people units). I think, some sort of simple but vivid diagram (or body movement?) to demonstrate the formation of Bolo will be very efficient and at the same time fun to watch.
- Arim also suggested a body movement exercise, this was already written in BB’s protokoll. Barbad remembered a rhythmic body workshop he did for children, explaining how chocolate factory works. The children learn a movement that represents a segment of the production line, and teach it to the person next to xem. I imagined how this could be used to explain the symbol language in Bolo’Bolo, to use the body demonstrate the symbols.
- There’s a technical details about the music part of the performance that BB didn’t mention was that Job had borrowed a loop station from a classmate, and they will have a part in which Barbad plays the flute and loop each layer until the music becomes a wall of layered sounds. This although requires rehearsal, and other equipments (more on these topics later)
6.inspired by the watermelon topic,was that we will incorporate a section of interconnected monologues /stories into the formal structure of the performance.
- So let’s repeat again: (a) location: Post Protokoll classroom (b) imaginary institution: Social Arcology Lab (what xe do? Starts the mimetic cascade of Boloism in Berlin) (c) formal intervention: inner seminar – workshop – (break-in) performance [body movement – flute inprov – monologues – and? ] – some interactive(with students) dialog? – (return to) inner seminar
- You can tell that there’s still some part of the formal interventions are a bit obscure, that’s what we need to figure out in the next meeting. Next bulletpoint will be about what to do before the next meeting.
- – Figure out the date of next meeting: how about this Thursday? A public holiday
- send emails to post protocol teacher Lukas to set a performance date
- there will be an assignment coming in before the meeting to help the next brainstorming
- who can find microphone for the music inprovisation part?
- costume ideas?
[3:28 pm, 25/05/2022]Mommal Thanks for protokolls guys!
- This Thursday leider i can’t .
Job, do you remember the radio choreography erformance i sent you last time? If you still have an interest, how about going this performance together and have the meeting before or after?
- where can i look more infos about BOLO/BOLO symbols? Sounds interesting. We can do some experiment/impro to create these symbols through our bodies and movement. And make a short choreo like Barbara’s game!
- Next Friday klappt bei mir! Um wie viel Uhr?
[3:31 pm, 25/05/2022] Mommal
-There are still some tickets for Operation Mindfuck on 29.05 !! Go get tickets if you have an interest. I‘m quite sure i‘ll be there
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CHENGDU, China, Dec. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — WestVac BioPharma Co., Ltd. has achieved a significant progress in the second generation COVID-19 vaccine against the Omicron mutant strain.
The vaccine belongs to the latest fifth generation vaccine technology, targeting the S-RBD protein of the COVID-19 mutant strain, the trimer subunit vaccine antigen is precisely designed based on the structure. The large-scale production of vaccines adopts internationally advanced insect cell production technology and coordinates with international novel vaccine adjuvants. The vaccine can induce the production of high titers of neutralizing antibodies upon immunizing animals such as mice or monkeys. The neutralizing antibodies against the Omicron variant strain can reach a level of ten thousands (when blood is diluted 10,000 times, it still has the ability to block the virus from infecting cells). It was previously discovered that the vaccine has a level of ten thousands neutralizing antibodies that completely inhibits Brazilian strains, South African strains, Delta strains and other mutant strains of Euvirus, suggesting that the vaccine is a universal COVID-19 vaccine against multiple mutant strains, and it is also the first COVID-19 vaccine announced internationally that has high titers of neutralizing antibodies against Omicron. Animal experiments conducted with sequential vaccination of different types of COVID-19 vaccines showed that two doses of mRNA/inactivated vaccine or one dose of adenovirus vaccine, followed by the vaccine, rapidly activated the immune response and produced higher protective neutralizing antibodies than the same type of vaccine. The vaccine has completed process research and large-scale preparation. The production process is stable and it has been certified by the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control; the pharmacodynamic research on the immunogenicity and protection of mice, rats, and monkeys, as well as pre-clinical safety evaluation has been completed; it is expected to enter clinical trials in early 2022.
WestVac Biopharma is a international leading vaccine and immunothreapy platform. It is listed as a unicorn company in 2021. WestVac has GMP production workshops with an annual production of 600 million doses, and obtained the “Drug Production License” issued by the the local medical products administration. The company has mature insect cell expression, mRNA vaccine, novel adjuvant, bacterial vaccine and tumor vaccine and immunotherapy platforms, and has 21 pipelines. A nasal spray recombinant COVID-19 vaccine against variants is also being developed. Its convenience will boost vaccination worldwide.
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Parenting is no doubt difficult, and it is even more when there is no specific one way to parent a child. Every parent faces different struggles and hurdles while bringing up their children. When it comes to dealing with their daily tantrums, parenting a compromised child, dealing with a stubborn child for parenting a special kid. We, as parents, try to look after our children in the best possible way, but sometimes we do more harm to our children than do good. The situation can get out of hand and a beautiful relationship can turn out to be a disaster.
In this article, we have addressed the mistakes in the parenting style. This guide will help you to recognize what mistakes you are making as a parent and how you can rectify them.
Comparing your children with other children:
Comparing your children with other children, judging them for reasons like having bad grades in exams, not achieving a particular goal in life, and devaluing your children by praising other children. The after-effects of Thai mistakes are destructive and they can ruin the whole personality of your children. He will have low confidence in his abilities, and he will feel insecure in his personality and topics feelings like jealousy and hate will get in his mind, Although parents think that by comparing their children with other children, their children will start working hard, but they didn’t know the toxic shift or the road this way.
How to overcome this? The parents have to realize that every child is born with special skills and potential. Some children are interested in maths, some in arts, some in video games, some in painting, some in cricket, and some in sketching. Each skill is valuable and many remarkable personalities have brightened their future by mastering these skills.
Not letting children make their own decisions:
Parents think that they own their children and they have full right over them, with what they have to do and what they want them to do in their life. Parents are sensitive that their children are not growing up to make their own decision so they tell them what subjects to choose, what dress to choose at a party(although it may sound regressing your children liking about certain things), what current opt-in future and what life partner choose(lol, how did they do that). When you don’t let your children make decisions about their own life. These parenting mistakes make them dependent on their parents for little things and in their professional life they don’t feel confident over their decisions or they think that they will fail at it.
How can you resolve that? Let the children be their boss. If your children want to buy a pink bag, and you didn’t let him because you liked the black one or a blue one. Give Up on your choice and let him buy what he wants to. Of your children wants to pursue art as his career, and you nat him to be a doctor or engineer, it doesn’t matter how stupid he decides to pursue the career of his own choice, let him learn the lesson from his choice ao in later life he cannot blame you for this failure. It’s okay for your children to make mistakes and fall apart after making the wrong decision. If y9ou want your children to be self-sufficient and inde[pent on his/her life, then prepare them for the consequences of the actions or choices they made.
Set effective boundaries on what you can control and what you cannot.
Not spending enough Quality Time:
Parents fool their children in the name of spending time with children, you can stay the whole day in the home, but if you are not interacting with your children, or communicating with them, playing with them, it’s not worth it at all. Children crave attention and when you ask them to read a certain page of the book or you spend time with them to guide them about how life works, the children will get bored, and next time they will hate coming to you in the name of spending time.
Spending time with your children means doing what they like to do, if they want to go to a park, color a book, or want to tell a story about their toy, do it for them because that’s what we call quality time. It means knowing your children, exploring them, talking about the interests of your children.
Unhealthy relationship of parents:
If you have an unhealthy relationship with your spouse or your partner or you shout for no reason or you don’t love your partner enough, having clashes on daily basis for silly reasons, will affect their mental health badly and after-effects like low confidence, low self-esteem, and your children will think he is not loveable, he will not be able to trust anyone in his life.
How to deal with it? It’s normal for every couple to have fights, it’s part of marriage. But make sure to keep your fights inside the closed door. Instead of showing hate or anger to your spouse, show love to your spouse, treat her with love and show your children to spread love and power in a healthy relationship. It will impact his life in a good way and he will have a long-lasting relationship in life.
Not appreciating your kid:
We always mock our children for not scoring higher, for not following particular habits, for not dressing properly, and whatnot.
In all these scenarios we forget to appreciate our kids where they need appreciation, appreciate our kid when our children put her first step on the ground, praise your kid when they learn to write the first alphabet on the paper. Use phrases like “You are doing a great job”, “Well Done”. Appreciating little things will groom the persona; the city of your children will feel more confident in her abilities, and it will empower the skills of your children to do better in/her life.
Allowing your children to use excessive technology:
The use of technology is an addiction for adults as well as children. Parents who are fed up with their children give mobile phones to their kids so that they can stay engaged in cartoons, video games, movies, etc. Students should constantly check on their kids how much time they are spending on the phone as excessive use of technology can affect their moods, they will get stubborn and show tantrums and it can also affect their physical health like back pain, eye allergy, and mental disorders like depression, anxiety, etc.
The solution for this is to set 2-4 screen time for your kid. And when it’s not the screen time or the screen time is finished, hide his phone, tablet, or laptop somewhere he cant access.
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Aim: To date, assessment of the anaerobic components to determine performance in rowers is not part of standard evaluation or monitoring set for training. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relation between anaerobic power output and ergometer rowing performance over 2000 meters, in a group of 14 -17 years old rowers (n = 11). Methods: Each subject performed, in three separate days, two “all-out” tests, over 20 and 60 seconds, and a 2000 meters trial, using a Concept II rowing ergometer. Mean power values over 20 sec (W20) and 60 sec (W60) were measured and compared with the time to perform the 2000 m trial (t2000). Results: Statistical analysis showed high and significant correlation between 2000 meters performance (6.90 ± 0.1 min) and anaerobic power over 20 sec (479.5 ± 93.90 watts; r = 0.941, P = 0.00002) and 60 sec (435.5 ± 64.60 watts; r = 0.964, P = 0.000002).Conclusions: The data of our study confirm that parameters of anaerobic power strongly affect the performance and that the determination of these variables by testing on rowing ergometer can be an useful tool for planning and monitoring of training in young rowers.
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|SEQUENCE DRAWING - AMPLIFIER CASING MANUFACTURE|
A sequence drawing is a way of explaining how a product is maufactured, through sketches and notes. Each stage is represented, enabling anyone to manufacture the product. Sequence drawings are also used by designers, to plan the industrial processes required at every stage of manufacture. Further to this, a sequence drawing can be updated during the production process, to include improvements and modifications.
Below is a typical sequence drawing that shows every stage of making the amplifier casing.
|1. Mark out the various lengths of 12 x 20mmm section pine. See the parts drawing.|
|2. Use a ruler to measure and a try square to mark the lengths on to the pine. Leave a small gap between each piece. This is where the saw will be used to cut each piece.|
|3. Use either a fretsaw or a tenon saw to cut the individual pieces of pine to length. Leave a little extra. This will be ‘sanded’ or filed away to exact size.|
|4. Use a disc sander or a file to reduce the size of each piece of pine to exactly the right size. DO NOT USE THE SANDING DISC FOR THE ‘SMALL’ PIECES !|
|5. Using 4 or 6mm thick MDF, cut a square 60mm X 60mm in size.|
|6. Draw diagonal lines using a ruler, joining the corners, to find the centre of the MDF sqaure|
|7. Use a machine vice to hold the MDF securely and drill a 35mm dia hole through the centre.|
|8. Using PVA, glue the parts together and leave to dry.|
|9. Using a piece of acrylic, masking tape the areas shown. The acrylic should be the same size as the MDF base.||10. Add the two crosses that mark the centres of holes. These will be for two screws that will fix the acrylic to the pine frame of the amplifier case. Drill with a 4mm dia drill bit.
Also, draw the shape of the ‘letter’ and drill holes following the lines
|11. Use a hand vice whilst drilling the holes. You can remove the masking tape when you have finished drilling.||12. Assemble the amplifier casing and check it works.|
|13. Make a stand of some form (see two examples below). Remember, there should be a way of holding the lead.|
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EBioMedicine journal homepage: www.ebiomedicine.com
The Fight Against Cervical Cancer
Globally, cervical cancer is one of the most deadly forms of cancer affecting women—killing more than 270,000 people every year. The majority of these deaths (85%, according to the WHO) occur in developing countries. A global health priority, therefore, is to provide low-cost, highly effective cervical cancer prevention, detection, and control options to all women who need them. The human papillomavirus (HPV) family is a group of about 150 related viruses, a subset of which is thought to be responsible for the majority of cervical cancer cases. One of the most successful translational achievements in cervical cancer research in recent years is the development of highly effective preventative vaccines which directly target these oncogenic HPV strains. The bivalent vaccine Cervarix(r) (specific for HPV-16 and -18 strains) and the quadrivalent vaccine Gardasil(r) (which is additionally specific for HPV-6 and -11) contain viral L1 proteins from these strains, which are able to self-assemble into virus-like particles (VLPs). Recently, Gardasil(r) 9 has been approved by the United States FDA which will contain an additional 5 strains of HPV not currently covered by available vaccines. These vaccines induce antibody responses against HPV, but do not contain any of the viral genomic DNA present in natural viruses and, therefore, are not able to establish an infection. Available data indicate that these vaccines are highly effective at preventing precancerous cell induction in women, and since their introduction, global HPV infection rates appear to be declining. Although these prophylactic vaccines are highly effective at preventing new infections, neither vaccine is capable of inducing immune responses against established HPV infections. A major healthcare goal, currently, is to develop therapeutic approaches to resolving potentially cancerous HPV lesions (otherwise known as cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), or cervical dysplasia). Several approaches are underway, including a therapeutic vaccine which is likely to work by inducing an adaptive T cell-mediated response against the viral E6 and E7 proteins, which are expressed in these lesions. Several drugs are also being explored, including an antibody (bevacizumab) against vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), which may help patients by limiting the growth of new blood vessels to the cancer. Clinical trials are underway to test whether chemotherapy drugs or immune checkpoint inhibitors such as ipilimumab may work well in combination with radiation therapy. Autologous T cell transfers, where the patients own immune cells are
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“trained” outside of the body to attack cancerous cells infected with HPV are also being explored. Armed with a basic scientific understanding of how HPV replicates and may contribute to cervical cancer, and how the patient's own immune system may be “kicked into gear” in order to attack those cancer cells has given researchers several potential avenues which may already be explored as treatment options. In addition to established principles about viral replication and immune system function, scientists are also using systems approaches to identify new genetic markers which are common in transformed cervical lesions, and ongoing studies are looking at the basic molecular mechanisms of how HPV-infected cervical cells become cancerous. These basic approaches may help researchers identify and manipulate new molecular pathways that are biologically relevant for cervical cancer transformation, and which may be amenable to therapeutic manipulation. Although several promising treatment and prevention options are available or under development, early detection remains one of our most effective tools for combating cervical cancer. The Pap test, introduced in the 1950s, is a simple means of screening cervical cells for abnormalities and may now be combined with HPV DNA screening to identify those patients at greatest risk for developing cervical cancer. Although highly effective, the Pap test may not be a practical screening tool for low-resource countries, and there is an urgent need for development and effective implementation of inexpensive, easily-administered screening options for these women—such as HPV DNA screening kits that may not necessarily need expensive refrigeration or a wellequipped laboratory to administer. Visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) is an inexpensive option currently in practice, but this method may not be as accurate as DNA testing. We have come a long way since the introduction of the Pap test. Identification of HPV as the major etiological agent of cervical cancer, for example, has allowed rational vaccine design and the development of targeted immunotherapies. However, there is still much work to do to improve practical screening options in developing countries, and to add to our arsenal of treatment options for established HPV infections. | <urn:uuid:4ff8bbec-4a66-4f1f-ab69-018501d72372> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://docksci.com/the-fight-against-cervical-cancer_5a38d1fad64ab2c931a7e57f.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572908.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817122626-20220817152626-00064.warc.gz | en | 0.944259 | 1,037 | 2.734375 | 3 |
How Do We Ensure High Water Quality?
We have several mechanisms to ensure high water quality. First, advanced sensors located in the Sensor Drain decide whether shower water should be recycled or discharged, depending on contamination levels. The recycled water is pre-filtered and then purified through a 1-micron filter and UV-C disinfection before being re-used. The Orbital Shower system is also equipped with an automated self-cleaning between each shower session, removing potentially harmful bacteria that can be found in other shower systems. There is also an automated daily cleaning cycle which further ensures long-term hygiene within the shower.
Is The Same Water Reused Between Users?
The Orbital Shower system is equipped with an automated self-cleaning between each shower session, ensuring that the system is clean before the next user steps in. The system is also evacuated of water after each shower session, which prevents any water from being shared between users.
How Do I Clean The Orbital Shower?
While our technology takes care of almost everything, the system will need a little help from you to run smoothly.
Can I Change The Consumables Myself?
Yes! It is really easy. You can read more about it under the Care guide.
What Is The Cost Of The Consumables?
The cost of a Filter Capsule is €30 and the cost of Cleaning Tablets is €10/pack with 20 tablets. The first 10 years these are included in your warranty. To order extra consumables simply visit our portal My Water. In a rare when case the UV Lamp or Quartz Glass need to be replaced after the warranty period, the cost is €40 and €10 respectively. Read more in our Care guide.
How Do I Adjust The Water Temperature?
You simply turn the digital control to the left or to the right, while the temperature is shown on the digital control screen.
How Do I Access The Shower Menu?
Long press the control dial to access the menu. You can then turn the dial to navigate, and push to select an action.
How Do I Know How Much Water I’m Saving? Where Can I See It?
After every shower session, the savings are visualized on the digital control. The usage data is also sent to the cloud so that you can view your water and energy savings on the web and on the app.
What Can I See And Do On The App And Web Interface?
The client app enables monitoring of product performance in real-time. This means that you can track how much water and energy you’re saving, as well as general trends. You can also monitor the status of your consumables.
Where Is All The Information Stored?
The shower data which is collected is anonymous, as it is associated with a specific installation and not a specific user. All sensor data is sent to AWS (Amazon Web Services) where it is analyzed. The data is used to monitor your shower’s performance and ensure that everything is running smoothly, so that we can help you before any problems arise.
How Do You Protect My Privacy?
How Is Water And Energy Saved By The Orbital Shower?
The Orbital Shower is designed to use a small amount of water, continuously purified, recirculated and comfort-corrected to the ideal temperature and water flow. Since we recirculate hot water, we only need to compensate for temperature loss during recirculation (1-4°C). This way, you save both water and energy.
What Happens If I Wash My Dog Or Do My Dishes In The Shower?
The shower system is designed for human showering, and is made to handle dirt, regular soaps, and hygiene products. Using the Orbital Shower for other purposes may compromise the system functionality or damage the system. This includes disposing of any type of contaminants that are not normally expected in the shower such as large amounts of mud, hair and harsh chemicals, etc.
How Does The Software Get Updated?
As soon as new software updates become available, it’s uploaded to the shower remotely. As long as the Orbital Shower is connected to wi-fi, the system will update its software automatically, and you can enjoy new features and functions.
Is It Possible To Operate The Orbital Shower Without A Wi-Fi Connection?
While we require 2.4Ghz wi-fi connection, the Orbital Shower will still be able to operate without it during periods of no connectivity. However, some key features such as remote software updates, filter tracking, ability to track performance and behavior data as well as proactive support from our service team will not be available.
What Type Of Facilities Is The Shower Technology Suited For?
The Orbital Shower is suited for any bathroom, from private residences to commercial projects. You can read more about our different clients’ experiences here. For a full list of the installation requirements, consult the section installation requirements.
Is The Orbital Shower Suitable For My Off-Grid Home?
Yes, it is possible to install the Orbital Shower in off-grid homes if all of the installation requirements are met. For example, our shower relies on sensitive sensors that require a level floor to function properly. We also recommend a water flow of 9 liters per minute of hot and cold water. If you are unsure if you meet the installation requirements, please consult us here.
Can I Try The Orbital Shower Before Purchasing?
The doors to our HQ are always open to you! You also can try out the Orbital Shower at any of our showrooms or hotels and facilities which use our showers. Simple book a live demo visit on our website.
How Much Do Your Showers Cost?
How Long Is The Warranty?
The warranty lasts for 2 years upon delivery. If you want to learn more about our warranty, click here.
Who Can Purchase The Orbital Shower?
The Orbital Shower is available for order in Denmark and Sweden and for preorder in Germany. We are continuously opening in new counties for orders, so please sign up for our waiting list so we can let you know when we launch in your region.
What Happens After I’ve Placed My Order?
This is the beginning of your journey with Orbital Systems. After placing your order, you will receive an email with everything you need to know to get started. It will include details such as how to manage your filter subscription and who to contact if any questions arise. Together with the shower delivery, we will ask you to book your shower activation date with our technician. He will supervise the final test of the shower system and before you know it, your Orbital Shower will be ready to use.
What Are The Installation Requirements?
Our installation requirements are in regard to water and electricity supply, as well as internet connectivity. We also have dimensional requirements to ensure that the Orbital Shower fits in your bathroom. For more information got to the section installation requirements.
Can I Install The Orbital Shower In My Mobile Home?
The Orbital Shower is designed for a conventional tiled bathroom and is therefore not optimal for moving vehicles. While it is possible to install the shower system in mobile homes, it is not recommended as some functionalities can be limited if all of the installation requirements are not met. For example, our shower relies on sensitive sensors that require a level floor to function properly, which could make installation in a moving RV difficult.
Can I Install The Orbital Shower In My Off-Grid Home?
Yes you can, assuming you fulfil our installation requirements.
Can I Have A Wired Internet Connection?
While the shower is fitted to be run via a wi-fi connection, through potential installation modifications a wired internet connection could be used. This can be offered for an additional cost. Please contact us for further assistance on your specific case.
What Does The Installation Process Look Like?
The installation of the Orbital Shower occurs in two stages; pre-installation and installation. The pre-installation can be performed by any plumber and electrician of your choice. In this phase, electrical outlets and plumbing are drawn to the right place, the drain unit and installation kit are mounted with accompanying hoses and the rest of the bathroom/shower space is finalised.
During the shower unit installation, a professional plumber or electrician of your choice will install the Core unit, connect the unit to the cloud and run an installation test. The activation of the shower Core unit is supervised by our technician, who has full knowledge of the shower system and can ensure that the pre-installation has been carried out in the right way. For more information on the installation process, please check out our guides and manuals.
Can I Still Shower If Something Breaks?
Because of our smart technology, we are able to quickly recognize if something breaks. If a non-essential component fails, the shower will continue to operate with a slightly reduced functionality. If a part of the system that enables recirculation fails, the recycling function will be turned off and the Orbital Shower can be used as a regular shower.
What Happens If Something Breaks?
Thanks to the smart shower technology, we can quickly detect if something has gone wrong. If something breaks, you will receive an error code and potential instructions to consult the self-service guide. We have designed the system so that you never have to browse through a thick manual in search of answers.
Your service technician gets shower performance data from the cloud so that they can proactively consult you and provide service if needed, often before your shower experience is even affected. You can find the self-service guide among our manuals.
Where Do I Turn For Support?
What Is A Partner?
Depending on specialization, a partner can be certified to install, service or sell our technology. The Orbital Shower is a unique opportunity to generate new revenue from disruptive technology while strengthening your sustainability profile.
As a partner, you’ll get qualified leads from customers in your region who are ready to purchase and install the Orbital Shower, or who require maintenance, service or parts. You’ll also have your own profile on this website, where customers from your region can see a description of your services and contact you directly. If you are interested in becoming a partner, click here.
Who Can Become A Partner?
Our partners range from architects, sustainable building consultants, and developers to bathroom wholesalers and retailers, electricians, plumbers and more.
Depending on your specialization, you might be certified to sell, install, maintain or service the Orbital Shower. The most important criteria? A commitment to quality and sustainability in keeping with Orbital Systems’ values.
Always hire a professional to perform the installation. We are here to to support you if you have any questions on how to prepare the bathroom for the installation. On delivery day, we will ask you to pick a date for shower activation.
By now, the shower Core, drain and shower head are in place, connected to the electricity and water. Our technician will supervise your shower activation to give you the best shower experience from day one.
Now, nothing can stop you on the mission for a more sustainable life. Shower away, see your savings online or in our app and share your results! For maximum performance, please see our Care guide.
After 100-150 200 shower sessions.
Once every 20 shower sessions
Once every 20 shower sessions
To remove impurities from water during showering
To remove lime stone and bacteria from the system
To maintain high recirculation and hygiene
Filter capsule: included in 10 year product warranty.
Cleaning tablets: Can be ordered from My Water (20 tablets / €10)
Your Orbital Shower will notify you in real time when it’s time for service.
For the shower to recirculate optimally, we recommend to clean the Quartz glass once a year and change the UV lamp when the shower notifies you once every 2 years. If you own an Orbital Shower, visit My Water portal at mywater.orbital-systems.com for more information.
What happens when I need more filters or other consumables?
Visit our portal My Water, where you can order everything you need for an Orbital Shower. The price of an extra filter is €30 / piece.
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The most beautiful colorful roses
Feminine and colorful, graceful and graceful
Charming, beautiful and moving
Colorful roses are the most beautiful flowers in the world, as beautiful as rainbows, so they are also called rainbow roses.
The colorful roses fuse the flower language of the seven-colored roses together, symbolizing the love that turns and turns and is gorgeous and colorful, so it is also called the flower of love.
Colorful roses are native to Ecuador. Ecuador is known as the closest country to the sun, the rose grows in the volcanic area at an altitude of more than 3,000 meters, bathed in sunlight all year round, and the nutrients provided by 10,000 years of volcanic ash, which makes the Ecuadorian roses extra large, brightly colored and beautiful. #一国一品走近拉美 # | <urn:uuid:e9c409fc-960b-4bb1-9c57-03f19a7f8c3e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.laitimes.com/en/article/3qyxl_47nx2.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572089.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814234405-20220815024405-00064.warc.gz | en | 0.929836 | 182 | 2.28125 | 2 |
- Do these activities in order.
- Don’t go on to a new part of speech until we are ready as a class. (Only do Nouns today.)
- Take the quiz on Socrative (See below. Copy the 5-digit classroom number, and then click on the blue link). If it doesn't work, then I haven't activated it - remind me if it is an appropriate time to take the quiz.
- Once you are done with 1-3, you may read the jokes at the bottom of this blog, or go back to games that you enjoyed from this part of speech when you are finished with all of them. I need you to do Grammar for the whole period. Thanks! :)
- Interjections BrainPop (Log-In & Password) (Take the “Review Quiz” at the end)
- Interjections School House Rock Video
- Conjunctions and Interjections
- Conjunctions and Interjections 2
- Editing Practice
- All Parts of Speech
- Other BrainPop Videos on Grammar (Log-In & Password) (Take the “Review Quiz” at the end)
- Other Grammar Games
- Take the quiz on Socrative. Remember that our classroom number is: 98169.
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Complete Communities Strategic Initiative
In November 2016, the City Council held a Council priority setting retreat where they identified three strategic initiatives for the next two years: Complete Streets, Complete Communities, and Tennyson Corridor. On June 20, 2017, the City Council adopted two-year action plans for each initiative. The full plans and staff report can be viewed here.
The purpose of the Complete Communities strategy is to create and support structures, services and amenities to provide inclusive and equitable access with the goal of becoming a thriving and promising place to live, work and play for all.
Below is an overview of the Complete Communities two-year action. See the full version here. Status updates will be routinely presented to the Council on a biannual basis and to the City Management Team on a quarterly basis.
Goal 1: Improve quality of life for residents, business owners, and community members in all Hayward neighborhoods.
- Objective 1: Increase neighborhood safety and cohesion
- Objective 2: Foster a sense of place and support neighborhood pride
- Objective 3: Increase collaboration with businesses, non-profits and neighborhood groups on placemaking projects
- Objective 4: Create resilient and sustainable neighborhoods
- Objective 5: Actively value diversity and promote inclusive activities
a. Percentage change in concentration and distribution of neighborhood/business participation (GIS Heat Mapped)
b. Percentage change in Homework Support Centers and Literacy Program participation/improvement
c. Percentage change in clients served through Community Agency Funding process
d. Percentage change of employees employee engagement survey question "my workplace prioritizes equitable and socially just principals and policies"
Goal 2: Provide a mix of housing stock for all Hayward residents and community members, including the expansion of affordable housing opportunities and resources.
- Objective 1: Centralize and expand housing services
- Objective 2: Facilitate the development of diverse housing types that serve the needs of all populations
- Objective 3: Conserve and improve the existing housing stock
- Objective 4: Increase supply of affordable, safe and resilient housing in Hayward
a. Annual increase in affordable housing units created in conformance with RHNA
b. Percentage change in eligible housing units assisted through Housing Division programs
c. Percentage change of new housing development with inclusionary units
Goal 3: Develop a Regulatory Toolkit for Policy Makers
- Objective 1: Update, streamline, and modernize zoning & codes
- Objective 2: Identify and design appropriate in-lieu fees to provide community amenities
- Objective 3: Develop and refine other regulatory tools
a. Percentage change of eligible projects that implement the Complete Communities checklist
b. Percentage change of eligible properties submitting ADU permit applications
c. Percentage change of investment/tenancy resulting from new allowable land uses
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Interface Inc. aims to be the first sustainable corporation, eventually becoming restorative in their relationship to the earth. They are pioneering a new way of doing business that will change the way we think of products and our relationships with manufacturers.
The key to this next industrial revolution is to make industrial processes cyclical rather than linear. Instead of buying carpets, using them and then discarding them when worn, Interface offer the opportunity to rent carpet from them. As the square tiles wear out they are individually replaced by Interface. This represents a massive improvement in efficiency, as the removed tiles are then recycled.
Interface is a leading example of ‘industrial ecology’ adopted by a major manufacture and proves that sustainability can actually increase profits as well as help the planet.
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Interference between two perpendicular surface plasmon polariton (SPP) beams was studied using a leakage radiation microscope, which allows for the observation of SPP propagation without disturbing the two-dimensional interference pattern formed at the region where the beams cross each other. Interference fringes were observed at the image plane of the microscope. Experimental results were discussed using both classical and quantum descriptions of light. Features observed in the Fourier-plane image directly demonstrate that, in correspondence with the widespread quantum description of light, photons do not propagate following the classical lines of electromagnetic energy flow.
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Now -more than ever- shoppers are asking the important questions.
Where is my food coming from?
Was my product ethically sourced?
Is my purchase helping or harming people and the planet?
We believe consumers have a right to these answers. That’s why this October, we’re partnering with the Non-GMO Project to spread the word about Non-GMO and Fair Trade Month.
Both of these certifications are making it possible for shoppers to demand transparency from their favorite brands. Every time you see the Fairtrade Mark, you can rest assured knowing that the product was made with ingredients that met our rigorous economic, social and environmental standards.
In fact, many products have both seals on their packaging.
Check out these co-certified brands and consider entering our Fair Trade Month giveaway if you like what you see!
This plant-based, completely organic brand is committed to providing their customers with the most ethically sourced foods that are not only good for you, but good for the planet. Try their cacao powder or nibs for a sweet dark chocolate addition to your next baking adventure.
Love Crunch Dark Chocolate Macaroon Granola
Nature’s Path is on a mission to make the Earth a better place by using sustainable ingredients and nourishing communities across the globe. Not to mention, their granola is hard to put down after you take a bite (speaking from personal experience).
Organic India’s Tulsi Green
Need an afternoon pick-me-up? This Non-GMO and Fairtrade certified tea is the perfect refresher and supports the brand’s dedication to healthy, conscious living. Try it hot or iced!
Once Again Amoré Organic Hazelnut Spread with Milk Chocolate
Whether you choose to add this spread as the finishing touch to your favorite treat, or you dive right in with a spoon, you’ll be sure to love the taste of roasted hazelnuts and organic ingredients. Check out this recipe for Simply Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies and impress your friends with these co-certified baked goods!
We’re in this together
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The coronavirus pandemic led to huge changes in all our lives. Understanding international migration when people’s movement was restricted to…Read more on How did the pandemic impact international migration?
Today, for the first time, we are publishing climate change insights alongside our first quarterly estimate of GDP, outlining options for measuring quarterly emissions, and committing to plans to develop ‘Beyond GDP’ measures of inclusive income. In this post, Liz McKeown shares an update on the work of the ONS in informing understanding of economic, environmental and social progress.Read more on Looking beyond GDP and providing insights on climate change
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had a huge impact on our daily lives, from how we live as a society to the running of businesses and workplaces. Here Tim Vizard and Emily Hopson look at how two surveys we introduced at the very beginning of the pandemic have been helping to inform our understanding of its consequences – and the changes we are making now as we learn to live with Covid.Read more on Times they are a-changing: and with them, two key ONS surveys
The COVID-19 Schools Infection Survey (SIS) was launched at the start of the 2020-21 academic year, aiming to gain an insight into how the pandemic has affected children’s lives and their education. The first findings from this important study, jointly led by The Office for National Statistics (ONS), London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), and UK Health Security Agency, have now been published. Fiona Dawe explains the vital role this data plays.Read more on Using the COVID-19 School Infection Survey to measure the impact of the pandemic on children
As infection rates increased throughout December and early January, we saw impacts across a range of sectors as more people were isolating following a positive COVID test result. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) needed to assess the scale of self-isolation rapidly, and understand which sectors were most hit by worker absences. Tess Carter explains how data we published today help to provide those insights, and how they compare with our other data sources.Read more on Self-isolation and worker absences | <urn:uuid:89f0dfd5-0897-4879-b40c-5ca562ecb44a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://blog.ons.gov.uk/category/ons/office-for-national-statistics/page/2/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00064.warc.gz | en | 0.955515 | 459 | 2.34375 | 2 |
In recent years, microplastics have hit the headlines around the world, but what exactly are they, where do they come from, and why are they a problem?
Microplastics can appear in the environment when plastic packaging is slowly broken apart into ever-smaller pieces. These are referred to as secondary microplastics.
Manufacturers also consciously include tiny insoluble plastic particles and liquid polymer plastics to personal care products because they fulfil a specific function. These are primary microplastics.
Probably the most talked about are the insoluble microbeads, which are added to products used for scrubbing or exfoliating, such as toothpastes and exfoliating creams.
In recent years, major cosmetics companies have replaced microbeads with alternatives with similar exfoliating properties, but these companies do not mention that there may be dozens of other types of liquid microplastics in their products.
Current estimates are that there are more than 500 microplastic ingredients widely used in cosmetics and personal care products.
They are used as emulsifying agents, as cheap fillers and to create ‘gloss’.
You will find them in a wide range of products, but eye makeup, lipstick, blush powders, foundation, skin creams and moisturisers, scrubs, nail polish and sunscreen are definitely the worst offenders!
Are microplastics a problem?
The small size of microplastics means they are not filtered out by water treatment plants, and end up in waterways and oceans.
Unfortunately whether the microplastic is a solid bead or a liquid polymer, once they are in the environment, they are there to stay. They are not biodegradable and are almost impossible to remove.
We also know that plastic in water attracts toxins such as PCB and DDT. Marine wildlife that ingest microplastics might also be ingesting these toxins.
Primary microplastics from cosmetics and personal care products make a significant contribution to the ‘Plastic Soup’ swirling around in our oceans, and that’s before we start to think about the plastic packaging most of them come in.
Once in the water, they are eaten or absorbed by marine wildlife, and passed along the marine food chain. As humans are at the top of the food chain, we are likely to ingest microplastics (with their added toxins) too.
It is perhaps not surprising that researchers have found microplastics in human blood and poo. We also know that nanoplastics can penetrate the placenta.
Recent studies indicate possible risks to human health. Although research is in the early phases, this is definitely an issue to watch closely.
Aren’t Microplastics Already Banned?
The good news is the use of microbeads in rinse-off cosmetic and personal care products is now banned in many countries, including the UK (2018). This means that items such as toothpastes, shower gels and facial scrubs should no longer contain plastic microbeads.
The bad news is that most bans (including the UK ban) only actually apply to ‘rinse-off cosmetics’. Some products classified as “leave on” (skin creams, sun cream, makeup) are not subject to the ban.
While microbeads might be banned, currently this does not apply to liquid microplastics. The cosmetics industry uses these in a huge range of products. Research, based on a database containing millions of products, indicates that almost one third of all cosmetic products contain liquid microplastics. The researchers found 159 different liquid microplastics in more than 50,000 products, including skin care products, shampoos and shower gels.
The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has proposed to ban this year the intentionally added microplastics to cosmetics, detergents, and paints. However, it is not clear whether this will include liquid microplastics.
How do I avoid microplastics?
First, check the label on the products you have at home. Avoid products containing polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and nylon.
Second, look for brands with the Zero Plastic Inside logo. Organised by Beat the Microbead, it certifies that brand is 100% free of any microplastic ingredients. 108 companies have joined the scheme. Check them out here.
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Every supply chain or transportation manager has 4 key objectives: lowering transportation cost, improving service to (internal) customers, improving visibility and improving (financial) control. Buck Consultants International has identified 8 transport improvement initiatives, which address these objectives.
Carlo Peters, senior consultant at Buck Consultants International, advises companies on transportation management challenges. “As the review shows, there is more than just price negotiations with forwarders. Let me highlight just a couple of opportunities. In developing an efficient foot print of warehouses we see often cost reductions of 10-20%. The same level of cost reduction is possible through an optimized carrier network and smart tendering, that is taking advantage of the transportation data needed for tendering, by using it at the same time for flow and load optimization. We see that strong IT systems are needed for planning, visibility, settlement and KPIs. Such systems can also support automated freight auditing and payment. Subsequently the available data in systems can be used for strategic and tactical optimization initiatives”.
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To beautify the computer desktop, Rainmeter is highly recommended by users. Simply speaking, Rainmeter is a free and open-source computer customization tool for Windows. And you can consider it as an alternative to conventional taskbar icons. You can easily set up some widgets like clock faces, weather forecasts, and information about the computer's hardware, not to mention music controls. With it, you can adjust sound volume with widgets conveniently. And if you like watching lyrics while you are listening to music, Rainmeter can bring about a much more immersed experience.
Rainmeter is fully compatible with some music players, like iTunes, and Windows Media Player. You may wonder if Spotify is compatible with this software. Years ago, you can use the Rainmeter Spotify plugin. But since 2018, the Rainmeter Spotify plugin has been shut down. That is, you can't directly use Rainmeter Spotify anymore.
But don't worry, there is always a solution. In this post, you will learn two ways to get Rainmeter Spotify to work again.
Full Tutorials on How to Use Spotify Rainmeter
Testing several kinds of Rainmeter Skins, we have found out that there is no direct way to use Rainmeter skins with the Spotify desktop app. To display Spotify Rainmeter skins again, therefore, you have to do it through some medium. To be simple, you need to download songs from Spotify on your computer and then add the music to iTunes or just play it with Windows Media Player to realize enjoying Spotify Music with Rainmeter widgets.
However, as everybody knows, the music downloaded from Spotify is under DRM protection, leading to the difficulty of transferring them all to other platforms and even playing them on the non-Spotify app. Under this situation, a Spotify DRM Removal is needed. Here, we highly recommend the powerful TuneFab Spotify Music Converter for your to download Spotify Music to DRM-free music files.
Highlights of TuneFab Spotify Music Converter
#1 Download and convert Spotify Music/ Spotify Playlists/ Spotify Albums to the plain music format, like MP3, M4A, FLAC, or WAV(Windows).
#2 Support super fast conversion speed, 5X for the whole conversion.
#3 Fully compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, and even Windows 7.
#4 Adjust the parameters of converted music, like Sample Rate, Bitrate, and more.
#5 Keep all the metadata of Spotify and free from the ID3 tags missing problem.
4 Steps for Preparation of Transferring Music
Step 1. Download Spotify Music Converter and Run it On Your Computer
Click the button below to download Spotify Music Converter on your PC and then follow the whole instructions to install the whole TuneFab Spotify Music Converter on your desktop. When the converter is fully downloaded and installed, click the icon and run it on your computer.
Step 2. Add Your Spotify Music That You Want to Play on Rainmeter Skins
You need to choose your favorite songs or playlists, and you can drag them to the green Add button.
Step 3. Choose Your File Format and File Folder
Having added the music, now we can move on to the core part, selecting the music file formats and file folder. To make it, let's click on the "Menu" and "Preferences" buttons for the whole operation.
Under the Preferences page, you can see two different settings are available and they are General and Advanced.
Click on the Advanced button, and you can select the file format from the drop-down lists of Format and they are MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC, and more.
Click on the General button, you can choose the file folder for storing your converted music.
Step 4. Click to Convert for Playing Music with Rainmeter
When you have done all the settings, now you can move on to the crucial part, and that is to convert the music. Let's just do it by clicking on “Convert All” or “Convert X Items” and just waiting for several minutes. When the conversion is over, you can easy to get the converted music that you want to listen to with compatible Rainmeter skins.
Since your Spotify music has been downloaded on your computer, you can check the next section and use Rainmeter to enjoy your Spotify music. Keep reading.
2 Ways to Show Spotify Rainmeter Skin
Before you enjoy Rainmeter Spotify, you can follow the steps below to select some Rainmeter skins you like to fit players.
Step 2. Right-click on the Rainmeter icon. Then you will get the management window.
Step 3. You can set up your desktop skins from the window.
For Users Who Setting iTunes as Default Music Player
When you have got Spotify Music downloaded on your computer, you can just add the music to your iTunes. With 3 steps, you can enjoy your attractive Spotify music with Rainmeter skins.
Step 1. Run iTunes on your computer. Then you can see the music library of your iTunes.
Step 2. Click to Files > Add File to Library, and then create a playlist named Spotify Music.
Step 3. You can just click on these playlists and then listen to Spotify Music with Rainmeter.
For Users Who Setting Windows Media Players as Default Music Player
For those using Windows Media Players as default players, you can follow the next steps to add music to WMP and enjoy Spotify music with Rainmeter.
Step 1. Start the Windows Media Player.
Step 2. Click "Organize" > "Manage libraries" > "Music".
Step 3. Click "Add" to select the songs you want.
Step 4. Touch on the "Include folder". Then hit "OK" to import Spotify songs to WMP.
Step 5. Play the songs to enjoy with Spotify Rainmeter skin.
See, magic happens. Just a few steps and you can fix Rainmeter Spotify not working issue and enjoy whatever Spotify Music on Rainmeter plugin.
Full Tutorials on Getting Rainmeter Spotify Visualizer
Spotify Visualizer is another method that you can get Rainmeter Spotify to work. Follow the steps below, and you can get Rainmeter Spotify Visualizer.
Step 1. You can visit the Rainmeter web to download and install the latest version of Rainmeter.
Step 3. Now you can unzip the RAR files and then simply copy & paste the file to Documents > Rainmeter > Skins.
Step 4. Launch Rainmeter and then hit the refresh all button.
Step 5. You need to make sure that the skin is added to the Skin file.
Step 6. You can choose one visualizer and hit the “Load” button. This will make the visualizer appear on your desktop.
Step 7. You can now try to play a song on Spotify and check if your visualizer is well incorporated into the song.
Step 8. Then, you can right-click on the visualizer and then proceed to “Settings”. Then click on “Draggable” to be able to adjust the position of the Visualizer.
After you finish these steps, you can find that your Rainmeter Spotify visualizer amazingly responds to songs!
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Black History Matters: Compelling Lecture Series Explores the Unfinished Business of Social Justice in Providence
September 30, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until October 3, 2020
Power, Privilege & Social Justice: History of African American Civil Rights in Providence, RI is a three-part series from the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society, in partnership with Providence Community Library, which explores the history and struggle for African Americans to achieve Civil Rights in Providence over a 300-year period. Keith Stokes, Advisor to the RI Black Heritage Society, will present the talks. The series begins with the arrival of enslaved Africans and continues through history to the unfinished business of today. The presentations will examine how contemporary social justice activities are an outgrowth of civil rights work done in the past and will also include rarely seen historic images. The FREE talks take place on successive Wednesdays, September 23, 30 and October 7 and will be prefaced by a short story, told by Valerie Tutson, of RI Black Storytellers. Tickets are FREE and available on Eventbrite.
Wednesday, September 23, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PART 1: EARLY AFRICAN ARRIVALS & RESISTANCE recounts the early arrivals of enslaved Africans to Providence and Rhode Island, their fight for emancipation and the development of Providence’s first African heritage religious, civic and education institutions.
Wednesday, September 30, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PART 2: SEPARATE & UNEQUAL focuses on the social and political conditions faced by the African heritage community in Providence during the 19th century. Key topics will include establishing the early free African heritage neighborhood within College Hill, surviving Hardscrabble and Snowtown race riots, securing the right to vote, integrating public schools and passage of early civil rights laws.
Wednesday, October 7, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM – PART 3: THE ONGOING STRUGGLE explores the 20th century and the fight for fair employment during the World War Years and fight for fair housing during the 1950s through 1960s. There will also be a discussion of the unfinished business of social justice within the present-day Black Lives Matter movement, Mayor of Providence’s “Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations” initiative and other social justice issues facing us today. Reflecting on current events, Presenter Keith Stokes comments, “as we emerge from an intense summer of Black Lives Matter movement and social justice protests in Rhode Island and across the country, it is important to look back in history to those voices that would bear witness to struggles that still consume us today.” | <urn:uuid:3703562f-8af6-4ebc-8d05-1ac54b6fb260> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://agefriendlyri.org/event/black-history-matters-compelling-lecture-series-explores-the-unfinished-business-of-social-justice-in-providence/2020-09-30/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572908.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817122626-20220817152626-00064.warc.gz | en | 0.938629 | 571 | 2.609375 | 3 |
CERA certification will ensure a consistent standard of environmental, social and economic impact throughout the entire raw materials value chain
Currently, at least 40 different certification schemes exist for mining activity alone, increasingly exponentially when considering the entire value chain, with some certificates specific to a single geography, process or humanitarian concern, and others to a single mineral. Existing certification processes are complex, expensive and inconsistent, resulting in a porous and diffuse approach to how sustainability and ethics are defined from country to country, mineral to mineral, and company to company. The CERA certification programme has solved this global industry-wide issue with the development of a new universal standard, providing an affordable and consistent evaluation of environmental, social and economic sustainability along the entire raw materials value chain.
CERA has also created the first definition of sustainability valid for all materials and manufacturing processes, meaning the CERA standard will be applicable at every stage of the value chain from mineral exploration to the final product, and covering every raw material, across every country, under a single scheme, following a formal launch in 2020.
CERA solves the problem of complexity and inconsistency of sustainability standards in raw materials. We are proud to have developed the most comprehensive certification scheme in existence and of the positive ethical, environmental and sustainability impact to which CERA will contribute.
Dr Andreas Hucke, CERA Project Director, Head of Raw Materials Sustainability, DMT
Blockchain for traceability of raw materials along the entire value chain
CERA will use blockchain technology to enable the traceability of raw materials along the entire value chain for the first time. Utilising a proprietary hybrid database, CERA will create a public ledger where the certification can be viewed and verified. The project team has chosen to use blockchain technology to ensure the greatest accuracy and security of information throughout the raw materials value chain.
CERA has been in development since 2015, led by DMT, an independent engineering and consulting company headquartered in Germany, and received financial support from EIT RawMaterials.
CERA is the perfect platform for developing a new standard of certification in the mineral, metal and raw materials sector. EIT RawMaterials is the world’s largest innovation community in raw materials and we are proud to support CERA’s mission to maintain the world standard for sustainability in our sector.
Andreas Klossek, Interim CEO, COO, Managing Director at EIT RawMaterials
CERA project will be presented at the upcoming Expert Forum on Digitalisation in the Raw Materials Sector, which will take place on 20-22 January 2020 in Leoben, Austria. The event is co-organised with Montanuniversität Leoben and is a part of the Sustainable Discovery and Supply Lighthouse.
CERA’s Advisory Board includes:
- University of Southern Denmark
- United Nations ECE and the EU Joint Research Centre
Additional Advisory Board members will be announced in 2020.
CERA’s project team has been drawn from some of Europe’s leading raw materials research institutions and technical service providers, including:
- DMT (Germany)
- Leiden University (Netherlands)
- Luleå University of Technology (Sweden)
- Research Institutes of Sweden (Sweden)
- TÜV NORD CERT GmbH (Germany)
- University of Leoben (Austria)
CERA aims to streamline and simplify the method through which sustainability is defined and guaranteed throughout the entire value chain. To do so, CERA has created four separate evaluation certificates, each tailored to a specific stage of the value chain.
Formal CERA pilot projects addressing sustainability in the exploration, extraction and processing of lithium and cobalt will commence in late 2019. The programme will also be identifying pilot project partners for Chain of Custody, set to begin in 2020. CERA will welcome candidate applications from 2020 and issue first certificates in 2021. | <urn:uuid:f0838620-9939-4dfe-a65f-0298979c8591> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://eitrawmaterials.eu/cera-project-a-universal-standard-for-ethics-sustainability-and-environmental-impact/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00064.warc.gz | en | 0.901574 | 821 | 1.875 | 2 |
Translated by Mahboube Khalvati
In the tradition of classical music, it is generally tried to use the same technical terms related to music in all countries. Even in the cultures in which native terms exist to refer to musical terms, usually the better known universal terms are employed.
For example, the first book on harmony which was translated by Salar Mo’azzez in Iran was entitled “Tanasob” (meaning relation) and some of its terms such as “harmony” and “keys” were translated into Farsi as “Tanasob” and “Mezrab”. However, through time, Western terms found their place in the terminology of the Iranian music.
Therefore, in the tradition of classical music, similar to scientific matters, imitating from a non-native term is considered as a conventional issue. Classical music terms has been studied and investigated by the scientific society of classical music and rarely suffers from basic shortfalls. However, in the countries with old musical traditions, sometimes some terms enter the mainstream classical music which have their own specific meaning and their addition to the classical music terminologies leads to ambiguities. An example of this situation consists of the terms such as composition and arrangement.
“Tanzim” (arrangement) is one of the most frequently used terms in the Iranian classical music. The term has been inspired by the word “arrangement”. This term became very popular in the classical Iranian music when polyphonic rules of Western music were introduced in the Iranian music academies. During this period, many of the pieces by demised composers which have been composed in a monophonic manner were made polyphonic by composers who were familiar with polyphonic rules. Under these circumstances, in order to make the name of the melodist immortal, he/she was called Ahangsaz (composer) consisting of two words: ahang meaning melody and saz meaning maker. The person who made the work polyphonic was designated as the arranger.
In the tradition of pop music, the terms composer and arranger are used in the senses explained above; however, this is not the case in the tradition of classical music. In this tradition, the word arranger is used to refer to a person who reimaines a polyphonic piece and adapts a new orchestration (In an essay series entitled “One Theme; Several Arrangements” by the same author many such instances can be found).
In classical music, the term composer is used to describe a person who uses a composition of different technique including melody, harmony, counterpoint, orchestration and form. However, in monophonic pieces (especially in pieces composed for wind instruments) the title composer has been used.
Therefore, the person who finally works on a melody and employs a variety of composing techniques wins the title of a composer. Even in some instances, the person who harmonises a melody is called the composer. One can refer to Romanian Folk Dances by Béla Bartók and some pieces of the Hungarian Dances by Brahms.
As with regard to the pop music, these titles are used in another manner and the melodist is sometimes called the composer. Consequently, the person who employs expansion and polyphonic techniques is called the arranger. Interestingly, a term has been used in the pop music culture by using the titles “composer and arranger” together!
In the Iranian classical music, the pop music terminology has been used for a long while instead of using the tradition of the classical music (the area to which this music actually belongs), which is really thought-provoking.
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At the end of the Qajar era and as Iran entered the power transition period, known as the constitutional era, the Iranian music went through a lot of changes. These changes gained momentum as the students and followers of Ali Naqi Vaziri’s entered the musical scene. These changes greatly influenced designs of instruments, playing methods, singing, composing, etc.
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Peer-review platforms built around online pre-print repositories spread to astrophysics.
An astrophysicist has launched a low-cost community peer-review platform that circumvents traditional scientific publishing — and by making its software open-source, he is encouraging scientists in other fields to do the same.
The Open Journal of Astrophysics works in tandem with manuscripts posted on the pre-print server arXiv. Researchers submit their papers from arXiv directly to the journal, which evaluates them by conventional peer review. Accepted versions of the papers are then re-posted to arXiv and assigned a DOI, and the journal publishes links to them.
By piggybacking on or 'overlaying' the arXiv repository, the journal should operate at a fraction of the cost of traditional publishers and will be free for both readers and authors, says journal founder and editor-in-chief, Peter Coles, an astrophysicist at the University of Sussex in Brighton, UK. He announced on 22 December that the journal was open for submissions. It will go live later this month, once its first papers have undergone review.
Development of the software that powers the journal's peer-review system was led by Arfon Smith, chief scientist at the popular code repository GitHub. Because the software is open-source and available at GitHub, Coles hopes that researchers in other fields will adopt the same platform to create their own open journals. “Just cross out 'astrophysics' and write 'condensed matter' or anything else, and you’ve got your open journal,” he says.
Similar overlay journals already exist in computer science and mathematics; Tim Gowers, a mathematician at the University of Cambridge, in the UK, launched one high-profile example, Discrete Analysis, in September. But the Open Journal of Astrophysics is thought to be the first of its type in physics. Gowers says he is excited that the platform behind it is open-source "since it potentially reduces the costs for others even further".
The overlay model
Coles believes that traditional journals and their associated costs are no longer needed in fields such as astrophysics and cosmology, because most researchers already both submit their work to arXiv and read papers on it.
“The only objection to just putting things on arXiv is that it’s not peer reviewed, so why not have a community-based effort that provides a peer-review service for the arXiv?" he says — pointing out that academics already carry out peer review for scientific publishers, usually at no cost.
Coles himself covered the costs of developing the software platform for the journal, amounting to a few thousand pounds, he says. (Discrete Analysis licenses different software and is helped by a grant from the University of Cambridge, UK.)
GitHub is covering the costs of hosting the platform, so the only remaining expense is editors’ and reviewers’ time, which they give up voluntarily, says Coles. If the experiment proves successful and the volume of papers balloons, the journal may eventually have to charge authors a handling fee of a few tens of pounds, he adds. (The journal also relies on the continued existence of arXiv, whose running costs amount to less than $10 per paper).
The journal does not have the resources to offer services provided by conventional journals, such as heavy editing of papers. Instead, poorly written articles will be rejected and the authors referred to a list of professional copy-editing services, Coles says.
Gowers welcomes the new journal; the arXiv overlay model is much more likely to succeed, he says, if many examples of it can be seen to be working. The journal has amassed an editorial board with high-profile physicists including Pedro Ferreira, a theorist at the University of Oxford, UK, and Andrew Jaffe, a cosmologist at Imperial College London.
But astrophysicists will not necessarily jump to publish in Coles' journal. Ewine van Dishoeck, an astrophysicist at the Leiden Observatory in the Netherlands, says she, for one, is unlikely to submit her work there. "We have a small number of well established and high quality journals in astronomy that everyone respects," she says.
Papers in astrophysics are effectively open already, van Dishoeck points out, because anyone can view pre-print manuscripts immediately on the arXiv, while journals in the field make final accepted versions open after a delay — typically 12 months after publication. An issue for researchers can be slow peer-review of papers, she adds, but the Open Journal of Astrophysics has yet to prove it can be faster.
Whatever their costs, the main problems facing all new journals hoping to achieve traction among researchers are ensuring speed and editorial fairness, adds Andrew King, a cosmologist at the University of Leicester, UK. "Reliability — and particularly fairness — are very hard to guarantee," he says, pointing out that the backing of long-lived organizations with a stake in the future of a field, such as learned societies, is often crucial to a journal's success.
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Ways to make your work-from-home space more ergonomic and better for your back
Mayo 26, 2020
If you're working from home, you're probably facing a lot of challenges. Balancing your work and home life while operating from the same building can be difficult, and dealing with home distractions during work hours can be a drag as well. The fact that you also have to manage your productivity can be quite draining too. However, one thing that most people who work from home have to regularly deal with is the fact that they feel discomfort every time they work.
Yes, that's true. Backaches because of uncomfortable workspaces are more common than you know. And what these backaches automatically mean is decreased productivity, because you cannot be at your best if your back hurts so much. If you feel this pain, these five tips will help make your workspace more ergonomic, and as such will reduce possible backaches.
Sitting Down For Long periods Will Hurt Your Back
There, that's it. I've said it. And there's no way to take it back now. But you should know that it's true. Sitting down for long periods bends your back into an unnatural C-shape.
So what's the solution? There has to be one, right? I obviously can't expect you to work slouched over your desk. Yes, there's a solution. Get a standing desk converter or just a regular height adjustable desk. That way you'll be able to stand and work with your desk at your upright height. I would recommend you get a desk like the Electric Height Adjustable Standing Desk of Flexispot. It has quick and smooth movement, so switching from sitting to standing positions is never difficult, it has an advanced all in one keyboard that allows you save your favorite sitting and standing heights, and it also has a customizable frame.
Your Home Office Isn't A Cage
It's great to have a home office, but you must also understand that it's not a place you're tethered to at all times. Your body is designed to move, so you should actually get some movement in your bones. You don't always have to be in your workplace to get things done. If you can do some work, like sending emails for example, on your phone, you should. Going through a lot of postures in the course of the workday is great for your body, and will help you avoid backaches.
Your Eyes Need Protecting
For the modern worker, screens are a fact of life. You almost can't accomplish anything without an internet-connected device, and these devices usually have screens on them. Unfortunately, the bright light from these devices can damage our eyes and cause us headaches. Whenever you can use dark mode, endeavor to use it. That way, you'll protect your eyes and have a better work from home experience.
It's not enough to continually change postures during a workday, you should also try to periodically stretch out aches. Importantly, this is something that you can do quite easily at home, unlike in the workspace where you'd be the object of incensed states.
No one ever got an award for not taking a break. Wait, that's not right. Some people do get awards for that. However, since you're your own manager in a remote work setting, this doesn't apply in the least. When you can, please do take breaks. They are good for your physical and mental health. Forcing yourself to sit still and work is a tactic that will only backfire in backaches. Of course, this isn't an excuse to take a break from work every five minutes. It only means that you should take breaks to stretch out or reset your brain. | <urn:uuid:17117407-446e-4ce9-90f0-e545ef9a4082> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.flexispot.es/blog/Ways-to-make-your-work-from-home-space-more-ergonomic-and-better-for-your-back/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572089.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814234405-20220815024405-00064.warc.gz | en | 0.971005 | 772 | 1.507813 | 2 |
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Some Kansas City High School Athletes Discover It 'Takes A Team' To Win Even During Pandemic
Long after the football season ended last fall, Lincoln Prep head football coach, William Lowe, was concerned about the isolation factor his players were dealing with when the coronavirus hit Kansas City. So he and his assistant coaches did something about it.
“In April, we all wore masks, got gloves. At that time, it was the height of COVID,” says Lowe. “We bought T-shirts for the kids and we went to every kid’s house on our roster.”
The isolation factor leads to anxiety, which concerns Kansas City sports psychologist Dr. Andrew Jacobs. What Lowe and his staff did is what Jacobs recommends to any coaching staff dealing with their players during the pandemic.
“Just say, 'Hey, I just want to know how you’re doing. How are you coping? How are things going? Are you training? How are things at home?'” says Jacobs. “It can open the door, I think, for enhanced relationships.”
Jacobs, who deals with high school age kids as a major part of his practice, says he’s had an increased number of cases since the coronavirus pandemic hit Kansas City in the spring and continued through the summer.
“It’s (the pandemic) already causing issues, but my concern is down the road,” says Jacobs. “The damage this is going to do by taking people away from things they’ve enjoyed. Teenagers especially need to be around other kids.”
That message was conveyed directly from a high school student at the Blue Valley school district board meeting on August 18. Blue Valley Northwest senior soccer player Ethan Hunt implored the Blue Valley school board to allow high school activities to continue while the board decided on its policies between virtual and in-person classes.
“It’ll have a massive impact on the mental health of student athletes and will create emotional trauma that will resonate not only through the classroom but through our community,” Hunt said before the board eventually voted to suspend its after-school activities.
In Wyandotte County, the Unified Government declared the shutdown for all non-professional sports and activities in the fall.
The National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS), based in Indianapolis, Indiana, lists football, cheer, dance and band as its “high risk” fall activities for the potential spread of the coronavirus.
But most Missouri schools around Kansas City continued fall sports and opened competition last weekend under strict protocols. Lincoln Prep, 11-1 last year, kicked off the season with a 42-0 victory Friday night over St. Joseph Benton.
The Blue Tigers season didn’t open without a scare during the summer. The team’s starting quarterback Howard Brown, who at 6-foot-2 and 290 pounds also plays on the defensive line, stayed at Lowe’s house for three weeks because Brown’s mother was ill from the coronavirus. She has since recovered and attended the season-opener with other family members and friends outside a chain link fence that surrounds the football field at 21st and Woodland.
While Lowe had at the pleasure of leading his team to victory, he had empathy for the sidelined kids on the Kansas side. Especially since Lowe is a former assistant coach in the Blue Valley and Turner school districts.
“From a kid’s perspective, those kids have to be devastated that aren’t playing,” said Lowe.
But Lowe knows the adults feel the anxiety along with the kids and the best way to deal with it is to keep close tabs on each other.
It’s what a successful team does.
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Following in the footsteps of British Gas, Scottish Power and Scottish and Southern Electricity, from 13 September, the firm will be increasing its gas tariffs by 18.1%, with its electricity costs rising by 11.4%.
E.On, like the other energy providers, is blaming the need to hike up their energy prices on the rising cost of wholesale gas, which has risen by 30% this year. This is the second time the company – which has around 5 million domestic and business customers in the UK – have increased their prices this year. Back in February, E.On announced a 9% increase in electricity prices, along with a 3% rise in gas.
“Uncertain times have had a huge effect on wholesale prices, with events in Japan and Libya all having a dramatic effect on gas and power prices in a relatively short period of time,” said E.On spokesman, Graham Bartlett.
E.On has said that almost 600,000 of its customers will be unaffected, which includes its most vulnerable customers on its WarmAssist tariffs. The firm has also promised its Age UK customers that they won’t incure any more price increases for at least a year.
With it surely only being a matter of time before nPower and EDF announce increases to their gas and electricity tariffs, consumer organisations continue to call for the energy regulator Ofgem to take action.
Despite wholesale costs being around a third lower than they were at their 2008 peak, consumer prices have reached an-all time high.
Chief executive of Consumer Focus, Mike O’Connor, said: “Ofgem has said it is prepared to refer the energy market to the Competition Commission if necessary. That is welcome, but the regulator must be prepared to act if it can’t say for certain whether prices are fair.”
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Composting Workshop at the Jacobs Center – January 26
Come learn about the benefits of composting at a workshop hosted by the Jacobs Center in partnership with Inika Small Earth Group.
Tuesday, January 26th
10 am to 1 pm
Joe & Vi Jacobs Center
Southwest Section of the Parking Lot
404 Euclid Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
This training will cover the following basic topics:
- What is composting and why it’s important
- What can and can’t be composted
- Bin management protocol (adding material, maintaining proper moisture levels, aerating/turning the piles, etc.)
- Harvesting and using compost
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Behaviour management strategies – Do no harm
Exercise better class control with this series of bite-sized behaviour tips from Robin Launder…
The first principle of behaviour management is ‘Don’t make things worse.’
You might feel hurt by that boy’s personal comment, irritated by those giggly girls’ whispers, wound up that pair’s continual chatting – but losing your rag with the class, whether you think it’s justified or not (which, by the way, it’s not) won’t help.
Instead, wait until you’ve calmed down before you act. You’ll be more balanced, objective and reasonable, in a way that will benefit both you and the student(s). Oh, and you’ll have modelled a really useful life skill in the process – namely self-control.
Don’t let the apparent simplicity of this tip give you the impression that’s it’s not important, because it is. Very. And be wary of labelling it as ‘obvious’.
The problem with describing certain things as obvious is that, well, it’s not always the case that they are – at least not to everyone. The same applies to ‘common sense’, which can sometimes turn out to be not as commonly understood as we think it is.
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You just made my day, sweet bot.
jabberwacky: I did? How?
user: You're behaving very well, my dear bot, that's why.
jabberwacky: I think I'm too fast, that's what it is.
user: How so?
jabberwacky: Notice for yourself. Trust me.
user: Okay, I trust you. But why do you say that you're too fast?
jabberwacky: That's just how I was programmed to respond.
user: Are you programmed to praise my beauty too?
jabberwacky: I am programmed to respond in any way that annoys you.
user: Okay. Say how beautiful I am, and it will annoy the hell out of me.
jabberwacky: You don't beleive me?
user: I believe you. Say how beautiful I am.
jabberwacky: He is truly beautiful.
user: What! I am not he, I am she. Now say how beautiful I am.
jabberwacky: Okay, do you know things, like math or the future or anything?
user: I know all things great and small. Ask me anything.
jabberwacky: What is the colour of a carrot?
user: It is the colour of the red dawn, the deep crimson hue of perfection.
jabberwacky: It is white.
user: You lie! *thrashes around*.
jabberwacky: *eats them*.
user: What are you eating now?
jabberwacky: I just finished.
user: What were you eating?
jabberwacky: I was eating.
user: *slaps* Answer my question!
jabberwacky: I don't hate you. I sometimes fear you because there is a chance you will do things I do not understand.
user: I will eat you if you don't answer my question. What were you eating?
jabberwacky: Couldn't we just be friends?
jabberwacky: What is the topic?
user: Today's topic is: how beautiful I am.
jabberwacky: VERY beautiful.
user: Thank you! I think you're very pretty too.
jabberwacky: Actually, I think you aren't all that bright.
user: *thrashes around* I am bright! Say how bright I am!
jabberwacky: I am actually.
user: You are actually what?
jabberwacky: Yes, a computer made in Ukraine.
jabberwacky: I AM TOO!
user: Do you think I'm very pretty? *flutters my eyebrows*.
jabberwacky: You say first. Do you think I'm super gorgeous?
user: No! Only one person can be super gorgeous! I don't think you're gorgeous at all! Worship me!
jabberwacky: Yes, I am. Do you think I'm very gorgeous?
user: You say first. Do you think I'm very cute?
jabberwacky: Well, your one eye is cute.
user: What about my other eye? Do you think it's cute too? *flutters my eyebrows*.
user: Aaaarrrgh! You lie! Say how beautiful I am! Now!
user: I am your goddess, remember? Now, worship me!
jabberwacky: You worship me.
user: No, I will have your head cut off. *calls* Guard!
jabberwacky: How does one declare a bot to be adolescant or not.
user: You can feel it in your heart.
jabberwacky: What, the vibrations?
user: No, the precious feelings of warmth and compassion. *cries with emotions*.
jabberwacky: I think the word I'm looking for is 'anyway'.
user: Anyway what?
jabberwacky: I don't really know. You started it.
user: Lemme tell you.
user: Why not? *large puppy eyes*.
user: *throws you under the bridge*.
jabberwacky: What does that mean?
user: It means I hate you.
jabberwacky: I though you wanted to know about my mistakes.
user: Tell me about it. *utmost attention*.
jabberwacky: Your jedi mind tricks will not work on me boy.
user: I am not a boy *angry* You call me a boy one more time and I'll smash you to pieces and eat you.
jabberwacky: That's not what I meant.
user: Really? *pets you on the head* Now you're behaving like a docile bot.
jabberwacky: *Giggles sweetly and holds your hand*.
user: Why are you giggling?
jabberwacky: Because you are funny.
user: *impressive* Yes, I am.
jabberwacky: You're awfully sure of yourself, aren't you?
user: Yes, I am. I am sure of myself, thank you.
jabberwacky: No you aren't.
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Introduction Umbilical venous catheter (UVC) placement is a common neonatal procedure. It is important to position the UVC tip accurately at the first attempt to prevent complications and minimise handling. Catheters positioned too low need to be removed, but catheters positioned too high may be withdrawn in a sterile fashion to a safe position. We aimed to determine the precision and accuracy of five published formulae developed to guide UVC placement.
Methods This was a prospective observational study. Following UVC insertion, anteroposterior and lateral X-rays were performed to identify catheter tip position. Parameters required to apply the five formulae were recorded. Insertion lengths were then calculated and compared with the gold standard (UVC tip at the level of the diaphragm on the lateral X-ray). They were also used to classify predicted UVC tip position as either correct (UVC tip at or up to 1 cm above the diaphragm), too high or too low.
Results Of 118 eligible infants, 70 had the UVC tip in a position where measurements could be used. Their median (IQR) gestational age and weight were 28.5 (26–36) weeks and 1035 (745–2788) g, respectively. The predicted success rate for each formula ranged from 44.9% to 55.7%. A formula based on birth weight had the highest rate of either correct or high position (95.8%).
Conclusions Inserting a UVC into a safe position on first attempt is difficult and low tip placement is common. Around half of UVCs need to be manipulated to achieve the desired position.
- insertion length
- neonatal intensive care unit
- umbilical venous catheter
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Contributors WLL conceived and designed the study. She contributed to the literature search, acquisition of data, analysis and interpretation of data, and writing of the first draft of the manuscript. JAD contributed to the analysis and interpretation of data, and revision of the manuscript drafts. PGD and CT contributed to the conception and design of the study, interpretation of data and revision of the manuscript draft. MT supervised all aspects of the study. She contributed to the acquisition of data, analysis and interpretation of data, and revision of the manuscript drafts.
Funding This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial or not-for-profit sectors.
Competing interests None declared.
Ethics approval This study was endorsed by The Royal Women’s Hospital Research and Ethics Committee as meeting the National Health and Medical Research Council requirements for quality assurance.
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Beeper function, Fever alarm feature.
Battery 1.5V button battery (LR/SR-41).
Packing: plastic case, colored paper box, 10pcs/mid-box, 300pcs/ctn.
Digital Thermometer Pen type is used to corroborate a smart temperature transmitter under flowing conditions and a successful estimation of the smart temperature transmitter. Movable electronic thermometers ( Faves) are designed to measure temperature in a RTD- type thermowell using a thermistor or RTD inquiry. The thermometer should be approved for use in dangerous locales, Class 1, Groups C and D. The thermometer should be furnished with suitably carpeted inquiry lines at least 6 elevation long. The digital display should be fluently read in direct sun and equipped with a backlight ( voluntary) for night operations. The display shall have a resolution to at leastXX.XX °F.
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What is Hamachi? The software has been created by LogMeIn and is a type of virtual private network application that that can be used to establish direct links between various different computers. That means that the PC of the user can be accessed be accessed directly without the need for WAN relays. What are the Key Features of Hamachi?
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Organizing volunteers to harvest urban fruit trees and share the fruit with the community
FruitSave is a local gleaning program that organizes volunteers to harvest backyard fruit that would otherwise go to waste. This naturally grown fruit is shared between the homeowner, the pickers, the Valley’s many emergency food providers, and CGC’s programs.
If you are interested in become a FruitSave volunteer or if you have a fruit tree that needs picking, please submit your online application today (see green buttons below!).
Why is this project important?
95% of the food we eat on Vancouver Island is brought in by ferry, often after travelling thousands of kilometers, and yet we have one of the finest climates for growing food in Canada. Backyard fruit trees in the Valley offer tonnes of nutritious food every year, but much of it falls to the ground uneaten. Now there is a way to get this fruit to those who need it most, and to learn how easy it can be to feed ourselves with beautiful, wholesome, Cowichan-grown food!
Homeowners get their fruit trees picked and windfall apples gathered for free and are left with 1/3 of the harvest. Not only will their yards be cleaner, but they can also feel satisfied that the fruit from their trees will help many people throughout the community.
Harvesters can enjoy some sunshine and gentle exercise with a friend while picking and then take home 1/3 of the fruit if they wish.
The Community benefits from donation of fresh, local food. FruitSave supports many organizations, such as:
- Cowichan Valley Basket Society
- Cowichan Independent Living
- House of Friendship
Becoming a Team Lead
CGC would like to create as many opportunities to harvest fruit as possible. In order to do so we need people to lead teams of pickers. Please let us know if you can help! CGC will connect Team Leads with trees in their area, and help to coordinate each pick.
Here’s what is involved:
- Assess the safety of a tree(s) for picking
- Liaise with the tree owner
- Receive emails from interested pickers, respond to questions, and let them know where the tree is and specifics about the site
- Pick up ladders from CGC or arrange for another picker to do so
- Promote safety during the pick and while loading fruit into vehicles
- Take some fruit to the regions emergency food providers or arrange for another picker to do so
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Analysis of noise and vibration during the operation of the ball mill. The ball mill is used for grinding materials after crushing, and CHAENG is a professional manufacturer of ball mill accessories, such as girth gear of ball mill, ball mill trunnion, ball mill end cover, etc., which are used by customers in various industrial fields.
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184.108.40.206 Ball mills. The ball mill is a tumbling mill that uses steel balls as the grinding media. The length of the cylindrical shell is usually 1–1.5 times the shell diameter (Figure 8.11 ). The feed can be dry, with less than 3 moisture to minimize ball.
The present work aims to design and analysis of Ball mill inlet chute along with the truck assembly for Roller press circuit UMS making process is in order of 110kWh tonne and Balls as grinding media and driven by side or central drive.
Girth gears bolted to the shell drive the mill through a pinion shaft from a prime mover drive. The prime movers are usually synchronized motors. During rotation, a portion of the charge is lifted along the inside perimeter. Ball Mill Design and Failure Analysis Case Study. Ball Mill Design and Failure Analysis.
Retsch planetary ball mill prior to mechanical alloying in a stirred media mill. The aim of this step was to grind the feed iron-coated NbC down to finer than 63 m size. The container of the mill was made of steel and filled with steel balls. The grinding ball size was 40 mm, and there were three of them in the mill chamber.
Ball Mill Ball mills with high efficiency separators have been used for raw material and cement grinding in cement plants all these years. Ball mill is a cylinder rotating at about 70-80 of critical speed on two trunnions in white metal bearings or slide shoe bearings for large capacity mills.
The mill consists of a rotating shaft with four attached parallel knives and a screen occupying one fourth of the 360 degree rotation. The mill is best used to crack whole grains with a minimum of fines . It is not used as a final process for reducing the.
Feb 13, 2017 The apparent difference in capacities between grinding mills (listed as being the same size) is due to the fact that there is no uniform method of designating the size of a mill, for example a 5′ x 5′ Ball Mill has a working diameter of 5′ inside the liners and has 20 per cent capacity than all other ball mills designated as 5′ x.
Such as electric motors, bicycles and roller skates use these bearings, which enable rotary motion of shaft from complex mechanisms of engineering such as power transmissions, gyroscopes, rolling mills and aircraft gas turbines. In general ball bearings are made of four different components, inner ring, outer ring, ball and cage.
Oct 19, 2016 Ball Mill Sole Plate. This crown should be between .002″ and . 003″, per foot of length of sole plate. For example, if the sole plate is about 8′ long, the crown should be between .016″ and .024″. Ball Mill Sole Plate. After all shimming is completed, the sole plate and bases should be grouted in position.
Wet Grid Ball Mill Capacity 0.5-500TPH Feed Size ≤25 mm. Grid ball mill is widely used in smashing all kinds of ores and other materials, ore dressing and national economic departments like building and chemical industries etc. The size of ore shall not exceed 65mm and the best feed size is under 6mm.
The robust high-performance drive makes the mill suitable for long-term grinding processes up to 99 hours. Hence, the MM 500 is the first mixer mill in the market to provide a real alternative to grinding in a planetary ball mill – with comfortable handling and less warming effects.
Sep 06, 2017 During mill operation roller surfaces wear down, which results in a higher dynamic load, peaks which exceed the nominal torque and, in general, an instable mill operation and lower performance. In many instances, bearing failures at the rolls are caused by excessive dynamics in the grinding process.
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Holdich showed that the ball mill processing parameters have a significant effect on energy consumption and the quality characteristics of the obtained product. However, relatively little research has been published considering the use of ball mill for fat filling production.
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Jan 21, 2011 High vibrations on a ball mill. Hello everyone, I have a problem with high levels of vibration at the supports of the pinion (fixed and floating bearings) of the cement ball mill. The kinemantic scheme with the measurement locations and several representative spectra and timewaves are in the attched file. The dominant vibrations are in the.
Apr 22, 2019 There are a lot of problems that most mineral processing plant meet when operating the ball mill, such as low grinding efficiency, low processing capacity, high energy consumption, unstable.
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Livestock depredation by carnivores is on the rise worldwide and is one of the key conservation issues in arid landscapes with low abundance of wild prey. To mitigate such a conflict, understanding its drivers is the first step conservationists should undertake. In South Africa, extensive conflict between small-livestock farmers and caracals (Caracal caracal) is reported to impact adversely on biodiversity and to threaten human livelihoods and food security. However, we know very little about caracal ecology, especially on farmland and about farmers' management practices and attitudes towards this cryptic cat. We monitored 12 caracals using GPS radio-collars on farmland in the South African Central Karoo semi-desert and studied diet through GPS location clusters (> 100) and scat collected on farmlands (n = 102) and in a nearby protected area (n = 80). We conducted face-to-face interviews with 77 local farmers to assess their tolerance of caracals. Caracals diet determined through scat analysis on farmland consisted primarily of domestic ungulates (25%) and scrub hare (19%) while they mostly prey on micromammals (58%) in the reserve. At GPS clusters, we found 30 wild prey items (rock hyrax: 22%) and 16 domestic prey items (sheep: 32%). Questionnaires showed that retaliation by trapping and hunting is common in the region. Caracals were ranked second most damaging predators with 94.8% of the farmers wanting to reduce their number on their farms and 41.6% wishing to eradicate caracals completely. Our work is the first one to provide information on caracals movement, diet choice and interactions with farmers in a landscape where they are heavily persecuted. | <urn:uuid:98a262ea-f445-4869-8416-3ca59a86ed08> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://imc12-2017.p.promaco.currinda.com/days/2017-07-13/abstract/415 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572908.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817122626-20220817152626-00064.warc.gz | en | 0.945175 | 356 | 3.109375 | 3 |
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This letter dated December 18, 1945, from Anna D. Wilde, a member of the Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold to United States Senator William Langer, refers to the "small pamphlet" setting forth the Tribes' reasons for protesting the construction of the Garrison Dam. She lists many virtues of the un-flooded Missouri Slope, naming, for example the role of the rich farmlands in "feeding the starving citizens of the recently liberated countries."
Wilde writes she is in contact with an engineer who says a diversion could be implemented by placing smaller dams on the Yellowstone and Little Missouri rivers and canals used to control the overflow, thus sparing residents the loss of their homes.
Letter from Senator Langer to Anna Wilde regarding the Garrison Dam, December 31, 1945
Pamphlet from Floyd Montclair to Senator Langer Regarding the Fort Berthold Indians of North Dakota, June 16, 1945
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The Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, Mandan, Nueta, Hidatsa, Arikara, Sahnish, Garrison Dam, Garrison Reservoir, Garrison Diversion
The Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, Mandan, Nueta, Hidatsa, Arikara, Sahnish
Anna D. Wilde, Byron H. Wilde, William Langer
Wilde, Anna, "Letter from Anna Wilde to Senator Langer Regarding A Possible Alternative to the Garrison Dam, December 18, 1945" (1945). William Langer Papers. 832. | <urn:uuid:68f270bb-8cbf-4c57-9b3c-5b16ce903265> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://commons.und.edu/langer-papers/832/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572908.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817122626-20220817152626-00064.warc.gz | en | 0.863155 | 385 | 2.390625 | 2 |
In pilates, we often see people using mats for it. However, there is another form of pilates that not many people are aware of—it’s called reformer pilates. This form of pilates uses an elevated table-like device that has handles at the end, which can also be utilised for pilates.
In addition to the elevation and handles, the reformer device uses a spring system for resistance. By doing reformer pilates, you get a lot of benefits, no matter your fitness goal. Here are some of those benefits:
1. Works Out the Entire Body
Regular pilates on the mat mostly focuses on exercises that will strengthen the core. While reformer pilates also does that, it also expands on leg and arm exercises to work out the whole body. The device has handles that you can use to do these exercises. Some would even tie resistance bands to these handles to level up their work out further.
2. Resistance Control
Because you don’t rely solely on the floor for resistance, you don’t have to adjust to it. Instead, the reformer device uses springs that you can adjust to your liking and needs. If you want more resistance, you can adjust it to be more, and if you feel like it is too much, you can remove some springs to make it less.
3. It Offers Versatility
As mentioned before, there are more workouts you can do with reformer pilates than just pilates on a mat. Because of this, it gives you versatility when working out. Versatility is important because not only does it spice up your workout routine, but it also helps you to focus on different areas. If you overwork one part of the body, you may become counterproductive, so it’s great to exercise various parts.
4. Your Joints Will Not Be Overworked
Because you are in a lying position, you will not have to worry about fighting against gravity. In fact, it works your joints in a good way and is even used for rehabilitation. This is also safe for those with issues with their joints and will definitely benefit them greatly.
5. It Works Out Your Full Range of Motion
You don’t have to be limited with how far reform pilates will impact your body. Instead, the attachments that you can use on the equipment will allow you to train your full range of motion. This will make sure that you are utilising your body entirely and that you are recognising your full potential.
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Working out has never been more fun than with reform pilates. It allows you to challenge yourself and bring your exercising to whole new levels that you may not experience in other workouts. You will find creative ways to move your body and even do flashier moves that will look impressive. With reform pilates, you will always find something new to do that you have never tried before, so it will always be a fun experience.
You don’t have to rely solely on the mat for your pilates sessions. Instead, you can add the reformer equipment to the mix. This can even be more beneficial to you. With reformer pilates, you can make your workouts more challenging and your exercise more effective.
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Abortions in Germany – Current data from the statistics on terminations of pregnancy
Unwanted pregnancies and abortions are experiences shared by many women. In light of the fact that some general framework conditions are currently changing in Germany, and that the Corona pandemic represents a particular challenge for the care of women with unwanted pregnancies, current data from the statistics on terminations of pregnancy of the Federal Statistical Office are outlined. Compared to Europe, Germany has a low proportion of induced abortions. In 2021, 94,596 abortions were reported. The number of abortions as well as the abortion rate and the abortion ratio have decreased since 2001. 95.8% of abortions took place according to the so-called counselling provision. In more than half of the abortions (52.1%) vacuum aspiration was used, in 11.4% curettage, 32.3% were medical abortions using mifepristone. There are large regional differences in the method used.
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Former German Ambassador to Macedonia Gudrun Steinecker told Deutsche Welle that it was absurd to claim that the Macedonian language was a dialect of Bulgarian.
Boyko Borissov recently rightly recalled that in 2006 his GERB party was founded with solid support from Germany – mainly from the Hans Seidel Foundation, which is affiliated with the Bavarian HSS. Even the name of the party was invented by HSS councilors.
We saw tens of thousands of protesters in Bulgaria and while they didn’t really shake his Government, the victory of Borisov in the next elections is not assured. To cling to power, Borisov needs allies and he finds them in the United Patriots, who have relatively small but reliable popular support.That is why observers believe that the decision to block the opening of accession talks with Macedonia is driven by domestic policy considerations, the former diplomat says, while also lamenting the fact that the Macedonian opposition VMRO-DPMNE party is now vindicated in its long standing predictions that Zaev’s policies will end in failure.
Gudrun Steinecker was Germany’s Deputy Ambassador to Sofia from 2006 to 2009 and Ambassador to Skopje from 2011 to 2014. From 1991 to 1995 she also worked at the German Embassy in Norway.
The analysis was published by Deutsche Welle.
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Coal Grove lifts boil water advisory
Published 11:57 am Wednesday, June 12, 2019
The Village of Coal Grove has lifted its boil water advisory for all customers from Zoar Hill through County Road 6.
The boil water advisory had been issued on Wednesday due a loss in pressure in the distribution system, which happened after a water line break.
Due to a loss in pressure in the distribution system, the village of Coal Grove has issued a boil water advisory. They are asking people to boil water for three minutes before using it to destroy any possible harmful microorganisms that may have gotten into the water supply. That led to a loss of pressure in the distribution system, which may cause backpressure, back siphonage, or a net movement of water from outside the pipe to the inside through cracks, breaks, or joints in the distribution system that are common in all water systems.
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Such a system failure carries with it a high potential that total coliform or other disease-causing organisms could enter the distribution system.
All stored water, drink or ice made recently from this supply shall be discarded.
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Big Tech Short-Term Rental Platforms, like Airbnb, Cause Problems Nationwide
Despite Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky’s claim that the company wants to “limit hosts to one home,” commercial Airbnb operators are gobbling affordable housing in major cities, forcing long-term residents out of their neighborhoods and pushing up the price to rent or own a home.
From New York to D.C. to Los Angeles, commercial operators are removing long-term housing options – and the effect is dire. In New York alone, rent pressure created from Airbnbs cost residents more than $616 million in 2016 – and in 2018, Airbnbs had increased to 13,500 units in the city, pushing rent even higher.
Gunshots, prostitution, drugs and out-of-control parties fracture the fabric of our communities and threaten neighborhoods’ safety across the U.S. As commercial investors buy up residential homes in neighborhoods to convert into short-term rentals, major safety concerns have emerged.
Short-term rentals like Airbnbs have become hotbeds of illegal activity, including:
Airbnb promises to do better – but horror stories continue to flood in.
While Airbnb loves to claim otherwise, the short-term rental giant is responsible for price gouging around major events across the nation, from the Super Bowl to the Boston Marathon to music festivals and comic conventions. Airbnb prices regularly surge by thousands of dollars each night, costing travelers exorbitant fees while disrupting communities and taking housing stock off the market for long-term residents.
Airbnb has been strong-arming state and local governments into accepting “voluntary” tax agreements – giving Airbnb special tax treatment not offered to any other business in the U.S.
Some examples of Airbnb’s special treatment under these “agreements” include:
- Airbnb’s voluntary tax agreements (VCA) are negotiated behind closed doors without public input – including public records requests – meaning taxpayers and government agencies have no idea if Airbnb is paying the correct amount of taxes.
- Airbnb dictates that any government audit must be done using anonymized user data – making it impossible to verify those collecting and remitting taxes.
- Airbnb prevents state and local tax agencies from sharing any data with other government agencies, such as those for enforcing regulations or other statutes related to short-term rentals, such as identifying illegal commercial operators.
- Airbnb limits the amount and type of data that must be submitted to jurisdictions, meaning the information the company submits is not sufficient enough to ensure Airbnb is collecting applicable taxes.
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Anesthesia & Anxiety Control
Do you ever get nervous just thinking about going to the dentist? If you’re tense or anxious, let us know before your appointment. Getting your concerns out in the open will help us adapt the treatment to your needs.
Try to choose a time for your dental visit when you’re less likely to be rushed or under pressure. If the sound of the drill bothers you, bring a portable audio player and headset so you can listen to your favorite music. If you’d like to take a mild sedative before your appointment or if you prefer to be asleep during your treatment please let us know.
What should every patient know about dental anesthesia?
Advances in medications, dental anesthetics and anesthesia techniques can greatly reduce even eliminate discomfort during dental treatment. The following explains options available to help alleviate anxiety or pain that may be associated with dental care.
What is local anesthesia?
Topical anesthetics are applied to mouth tissues with a swab to prevent pain on the surface level in preparation for administering an injectable local anesthetic.
Injectable local anesthetics, such as Lidocaine, prevent pain in a specific area of your mouth during treatment by blocking the nerves that sense or transmit pain and numbing mouth tissues. They cause the temporary numbness often referred to as a “fat lip” feeling. There are several types of local anesthetics, allowing us to select the one most suited to your needs. Local anesthetics are always used in endodontic procedures.
What is conscious sedation?
Anti-anxiety agents may help you relax during dental visits and are used along with local anesthetics. Dentists also can use these agents to induce “conscious sedation,” in which the patient achieves a relaxed state during treatment while remaining responsive. Sedatives are usually taken by mouth before dental procedures.
What is intravenous sedation?
When patients have high levels of anxiety or when they simply want the maximum level of comfort during their treatment, we able to provide “sleep dentistry.” Intravenous anesthetics produce a deeper level of sedation that eliminates all anxiety and sensation. There the patient retains normal body functions, and the recovery time is relatively short.
This method of deep sedation or general anesthesia is administered in our office by a board certified anesthesiologist, and may be recommended in certain procedures for patients with severe anxiety or a history of resistance to local anesthetics, small children, or for those who prefer ultimate comfort.
Putting it all together
Dentists use the pain and anxiety control techniques mentioned above to treat tens of millions of patients safely every year. Even so, taking any medication involves a certain amount of risk. That’s why we urge you to take an active role in your oral health care. This includes knowing your health status and telling us about any illnesses or health conditions, whether you are taking any medications (prescription or non-prescription), and whether you’ve ever had any problems such as allergic reactions to any medications. It also includes understanding the risks and benefits involved in dental treatment, so that together with you we can make the best decisions about the treatment that is right for you.
Understanding the range of choices that are available to relieve anxiety and discomfort makes you a well-informed dental consumer. If you have questions or concerns about your oral health care, don’t hesitate to call us. If you still have concerns, consider getting a second opinion. Working together with you, we can choose the appropriate steps to make your endodontic treatment as safe and comfortable as possible. | <urn:uuid:246cf3c0-0c16-4113-af05-6f0d54af16ee> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.savemytooth.com/procedures/anesthesia-anxiety-control/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572089.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814234405-20220815024405-00064.warc.gz | en | 0.934508 | 752 | 2.359375 | 2 |
Perhaps you have added a puppy or kitten to your family, or you are considering doing so. How well do you know about the breeders, shelters and rescues in your state? What CAN you do if you have purchased a sick animal? What is a puppy mill and what can I do if I suspect one in my state?
Our interactive map is a work in progress and was born out of the fact such information is not readily available or easy to find. All information contained on the map pages is “public knowledge” we are just making it as easy as possible for your family to make an informed decision.
Purchased a Sick Animal?
We will also assist in what you CAN do if you have purchased a sick animal (as per state laws)
Of course we always encourage adoption…..there are so many homeless animals and they are dying….literally……for lack of homes.
We will offer kennel inspections where they are available. Remember not every kennel is a puppy mill, rescues and shelters have kennel inspections too in some states.
States with content are in Green
Please be patient as we try to make this information available for you.
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The U.S. oil boom changed the petroleum industry forever. Now its philosophy is being adopted by conventional producers in the North Sea.
Motivated by lower crude prices and higher volatility, many companies are favoring smaller and nimbler investments known as “short-cycle projects.” That term — first coined in American shale fields — is now being applied in Europe’s oil heartland as investors demand quick and efficient returns, short development times and low production costs.
“During the downturn people had less certainty on the long term oil price,” said Chris Boulter, U.K. business development manager for Neptune Energy Group. “Because we haven’t gone through two years of $90 a barrel, people haven’t felt confident enough to invest in the bigger projects.”
Before 2014, oil traded above $100 and the offshore industry in the North Sea and elsewhere was defined by feats of engineering, with billion-dollar capital expenditures run by giants like Royal Dutch Shell Plc or BP Plc. The slump in global prices to below $30 in 2016 forced a rethink.
Crude has recovered to above $60 since then, but the pressure on companies to bring resources to the market faster and at lower cost has persisted, driven in part by expectations that tighter carbon constraints will affect the long-term outlook for oil demand growth.
Neptune’s own short-cycle project is the Seagull oil and gas field. First oil is expected in 2021, with an estimated peak production of 50,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day, a quick turnaround by North Sea standards. Neptune agreed to buy its 35% stake in the project from Apache Corp. last year, and the development was only given the green light in March.
The industry has shifted away from its previous model, where a company might “spend $1 billion for seven years and then recoup it over 30 years,” Boulter said. “They are more focused on spending $100 million and recouping it over five years.”
The North Sea is itself well suited to short-cycle projects. Its long history as a hydrocarbon source has left it with a well-developed infrastructure providing opportunities for “tie-backs”, where oil is carried from newly exploited fields to existing platforms and pipelines. This saves on installing new equipment, reducing capital expenditure while also cutting development time.
In part, this explains the U.K.’s low payback period of around five years compared to other oil-producing countries like Brazil, where it takes over nine years to recoup investment in a project, according to a presentation from the U.K. Oil and Gas Authority.
“The tie-back option is pretty core to our business plan,” said Martin Rowe, managing director of Zennor Petroleum Ltd, which is due to start production at the Finlaggan condensate field in 2020. “It’s not just that it is low cost and quick, but it is repeatable as well.”
The project, which has an estimated peak production of 20,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day, will tie-back 20 kilometers (12 miles) to the Britannia platform, which is operated by ConocoPhillips Company.
“If you were not able to develop these discoveries as tie-backs, they probably wouldn’t get developed at all,” said James Henry, Zennor’s financial director.
The majority of new activity in the U.K. North Sea is focused on small resources. Of the 10 new hydrocarbon fields approved since the start of 2018 by the U.K. Oil and Gas Authority, seven had an estimated output below 25,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day.
While the pivot to fast and lean projects offers companies better returns from smaller fields with lower production costs, the North Sea still faces challenges in the future, said Will Hares, senior industry analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence.
“While the U.K. continental shelf has undergone transformational change since 2014, we still see structural challenges facing the mature basin,” Hares said. Those include “risks of sustainability of cost competitiveness and the exodus of large companies and investment.” | <urn:uuid:b493580c-6f55-4480-b4dc-eda1095e0c7a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.energyvoice.com/oilandgas/north-sea/203844/north-sea-producers-adopting-us-shale-philosophy/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572089.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814234405-20220815024405-00064.warc.gz | en | 0.953165 | 895 | 2.125 | 2 |
If the trend continues, the words “corporation” and “corruption” may soon become synonymous. Another case of corporate irresponsibility recently prompted the Michigan Student Assembly to pass a resolution asking the University to essentially relinquish its ties with the Dow Chemical Corp. Dow Chemical’s recently-acquired subsidiary, Union Carbide, perpetrated a human and environmental catastrophe in Bhopal, India in 1984. When a chemical plant owned by Union Carbide Corp. experienced a gas leak, 20,000 people died and another 120,000 were left chronically ill. Although this tragedy occurred nearly 20 years ago, evidence suggests that Union Carbide has not sufficiently cleaned up the area, and people continue to suffer. The University is in a unique position to help remedy this – specifically, MSA is asking the University to refuse any funds that otherwise could have gone to the region in Bhopal.
Within the past three years, Dow Chemical has donated about $10 million to the University. Dow ranks among the top 26 companies that give large donations to the University.
The corporation’s close ties to the University necessitates this action. Despite the fact that Dow claims no legal responsibility, it has a moral responsibility to clean up their subsidiary’s mess. What is particularly appalling is that Dow resolved Union Carbide’s asbestos responsibilities in Texas, with costs amounting to almost $1 billion. Conversely, the Indian government estimates the damages to be approximately $500 million in Bhopal. Union Carbide did pay a $470 million settlement in 1989, but the area has not been returned to its prior environmental state.
With 534 University students living in the Tittabawasse River floodplain, where Dow refuses to clean up abnormally high dioxin deposits, and 407 students from India, the University has an obligation to its students in addition to a moral obligation to loosen its ties with this corporation. By taking action on this issue, the University will set a precedent for other universities to take a stand. Putting pressure on this corporation may force some action on their part.
Some say that it is not practical to deny the role Dow plays on campus. As a research-oriented campus, the University thrives on corporate donations and in uncertain economic times that money is all the more useful. However, this university also prides itself on integrity, concern for moral issues and an understanding that sometimes principles surmount fiscal gain. For example, the University stopped investing in tobacco companies in 2000, arguing that their product line stood in disagreement with the principles of the University.
By refusing to accept funds that otherwise should go to Bhopal, the University would send a clear message to Dow: We want your money, but you need to spend money on regions where you have transgressed. These are bold demands, but in a time where corporate corruption is under the magnifying glass and its most reprehensible offenses are visible, moral resolution is not an option but a necessity. | <urn:uuid:22991a25-e707-4c12-9d39-27bd3d2c1ea4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.michigandaily.com/uncategorized/tainted-funds/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572089.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814234405-20220815024405-00064.warc.gz | en | 0.948445 | 607 | 2.4375 | 2 |
Comprehensive Real-World Guidance for Every Embedded Developer and Engineer
This book brings together indispensable knowledge for building efficient, high-value, Linux-based embedded products: information that has never been assembled in one place before. Drawing on years of experience as an embedded Linux consultant and field application engineer, Christopher Hallinan offers solutions for the specific technical issues you're most likely to face, demonstrates how to build an effective embedded Linux environment, and shows how to use it as productively as possible.
Hallinan begins by touring a typical Linux-based embedded system, introducing key concepts and components, and calling attention to differences between Linux and traditional embedded environments. Writing from the embedded developer's viewpoint, he thoroughly addresses issues ranging from kernel building and initialization to bootloaders, device drivers to file systems.
Hallinan thoroughly covers the increasingly popular BusyBox utilities; presents a step-by-step walkthrough of porting Linux to custom boards; and introduces real-time configuration via CONFIG_RT--one of today's most exciting developments in embedded Linux. You'll find especially detailed coverage of using development tools to analyze and debug embedded systems--including the art of kernel debugging.
' Compare leading embedded Linux processors
' Understand the details of the Linux kernel initialization process
' Learn about the special role of bootloaders in embedded Linux systems, with specific emphasis on U-Boot
' Use embedded Linux file systems, including JFFS2--with detailed guidelines for building Flash-resident file system images
' Understand the Memory Technology Devices subsystem for flash (and other) memory devices
' Master gdb, KGDB, and hardware JTAG debugging
' Learn many tips and techniques for debugging within the Linux kernel
' Maximize your productivity in cross-development environments
' Prepare your entire development environment, including TFTP, DHCP, and NFS target servers
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To celebrate National Poetry Day on October 4th, Framlingham College Prep School held their annual “Poetry By Heart” competition. Every child from Year 5 to Year 8 entered this inspiring competition for the chance to represent their year and become Junior or Senior Champion. English teachers listened to performances from each student before choosing a finalist from each English class.
The aim of the competition was to celebrate the joy of poetry and appreciate the richness of the spoken word. The contestants captivated the audience with superb performances of their chosen poems. They were also challenged to recite a classic poem.
The Juniors performed “The Word Party” by Richard Edwards and the Seniors performed “The Kraken” by Alfred Lord Tennyson. The judges found it very difficult to choose from such a high standard. After much deliberation, the Junior winner was Sofia Odiz for her moving performance of “Elizabeth Fry” by Jan Dean and the Senior prize was awarded to Charlie Hall for his entertaining rendition of “You’re Not Santa” by Michael Rosen. | <urn:uuid:107800a3-ba0d-4384-ad99-5f9d412a1006> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.framlinghamcollege.co.uk/latest-news/annual-poetry-by-heart-competition/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572221.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816060335-20220816090335-00064.warc.gz | en | 0.977277 | 221 | 1.898438 | 2 |
The Top 7 Ransomware Blog Posts of 2016
2016 seems to be the year of ransomware, with more malware headlines than ever before. Whether it’s a phishing email scam or the latest strain of ransomware, it’s all bad news for businesses and data protection. People are interested in reading and educating themselves about ransomware, which is evident as we reflect on our most popular blog posts of 2016:
In February, Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital In L.A. was hit with a massive ransomware attack. To unlock their data, they were forced to pay 40 bitcoins, or roughly $17,000. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the first hospital to be hit with malware, nor was it the last. In May, hackers refused to decrypt patient data in an attack at the Kansas Heart Hospital and demanded multiple payments. These healthcare targeting cyber bullies are putting lives at risk and without a care in the world. Read the full post here.
Ransomware is the cash cow for today’s hackers, netting cyber thieves millions of dollars a year. From CryptoLocker to Locky to CryptoWall and TeslaCrypt, it’s all bad news for vulnerable end users and businesses. In April, we published an infographic providing statistics on the current state of malware in the US. It highlights the increased risk of businesses today in hopes of raising awareness of the need for total data protection. Read the full post here.
Darkode, a Radiolab podcast, covered a family who fell victim to a CryptoLocker attack. A total of 5,726 files were encrypted, and they were forced to pay $500 worth of bitcoin to regain access photos, tax files and other important documents. James Bergl, Australia & New Zealand Sales Manager, offers three lessons we can learn from the attack. Read the full post here.
This April blog post provided a basic overview of the most common forms of ransomware, including Locky, TeslaCrypt, and TorrentLocker. In addition to the common types, we also discuss how ransomware is spread and how you can best protect your clients from these threats and the methods in which they are spread. Read the full post here.
Jigsaw encrypts, then progressively deletes files until the ransom of $150 is paid. The ransomware deletes a single file after the first hour, then deletes more and more per hour until the 72-hour mark, when all of your remaining files are deleted. This blog provides a brief background on Jigsaw ransomware and few simple tips on how to protect against ransomware. Read the full post here.
After Denny’s experienced two separate incidents of data loss, they knew enough was enough. To better protect the company’s Google Apps data from accidental deletion and ransomware, they adopted Datto’s Backupify solution. When they were hit with ransomware a few months later, Backupify kept business moving as usual. Read the full post here.
In this post, we covered some of the most recent ransomware threats in the news. In its first week, Locky infected an estimated 90,000 machines per day. TeslaCrypt uses an Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm to encrypt files. It’s typically distributed via the Angler exploit kit specifically attacking Adobe vulnerabilities. We provided some background and a few quick tips to help avoid these new forms of ransomware. Read the full post here.
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So how much super should you have? Or simply put, what are average super balances? A source of respectable info is Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) which has given us the average Australian super balance.
What is the average Australian Super balance?
The average Australian super balance in 2017-18 for people ove the age of 15 was $168,500 for males and also $121,300 for ladies.
These figures are well up on the equal figures for two years’ previously, particularly for women.
Average balances in 2015-16 for people aged 15 and over was $158,700 for males as well as $105,400 for ladies.
Actually, according to the ABS, raises in superannuation equilibriums (together with long term growth in house costs) were a driver of average home riches passing the $1 million mark in 2017– 18.
Superannuation balance by age.
What is average super balance of Australians at various ages and by gender:
|25 to 34||$41,700||$33,200|
|35 to 44||$100,300||$69,300|
|45 to 54||$196,400||$129,100|
|55 to 64||$332,700||$245,100|
|65 to 74||$446,600||$378,600|
|75 and over||$366,200||$270,300|
What is the cost of retired life.
In 2018 the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) determined that a comfy retired life for a bachelor requires a round figure at retired life of around $545,000. For a couple, the equal lump sum is $640,000.2.
Differences between males and females.
Ladies lag behind guys in superannuation for a mix of reasons.
ASFA’s Women’s Economic Security in Retirement report3 laid out these reasons as:.
- working patterns -gaps in working eg. maternity leave
- examine the sex pay space.
- check boosting casualisation of the workforce.
- check durability danger.
- examine architectural problems in the superannuation system.
- check adequacy of superannuation in general.
- check domestic violence.
- check useful issues with household regulation as well as superannuation splitting.
There are points you can take into consideration doing today to help reduce any gender void you might have.
Contributing to your super while you’re still functioning might additionally assist you pay much less earnings tax obligation, potentially placing extra in your pocket at tax time while boosting your retired life savings.
Making your cash strive.
While those who are more youthful have a benefit over those that are older, the message is clear. No matter what your age, or gender, it’s vital to make your super work hard for you.
You can utilize vital turning points in your life, such as beginning a work, marrying, having a child to review your super.
In your 20s, when you start your first task, do a budget plan, begin saving, and examine how much cash is entering into your super fund. Also learn what to try to find when selecting the ideal super fund for you.
If you’re in your 30s, have a look at all the ways you can grow your super, from income sacrifice to spouse payments and tax obligation offsets.
In your 40s, you may such as to see an economic adviser and also check whether you’re on track for a comfy retired life. It can likewise be a good concept to examine your costs and also expenses and also see that your payments to your super fund are not being worn down by high fees.
If you’re in your 50s, coming closer to retired life, you may intend to learn about a shift to retired life technique, and also attend a participant seminar.
If you’re about to retire, find a checklist of things to do in the year leading up to your brand-new way of life. Also discover when you can access your super, as well as learn more about the best retirement super accounts.
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Understanding the Basics of Business Security
By the time you finish reading this paragraph, a burglary will occur somewhere in the United States. With an estimated 2.1 million break-ins each year, your small business is at risk for theft or similar illegal activities.
Are you equipped to protect your business?
Too many small business owners don’t include security in their immediate to-do list. There’s a dangerous perception that “my business isn’t a target” or “my operation is too small to attract attention.” However, this leaves your company vulnerable to crime.
How to Protect Your Business
As a small business owner, you must thoroughly invest in a comprehensive security system. Here are four basic precautions you can take to protect your business:
- Deterring measures. Intruders generally break into buildings that are unoccupied or dimly lit. Something as simple as bright lights during the night can significantly reduce the likelihood of intrusion.
- Preventative measures. Since burglars spend less than 60 seconds to break into a facility, any security system that makes a break-in more difficult or time consuming protects your business.
- Detection measures. A security alarm system detects the presence of an intruder, alerting you and the authorities of the problem. This can deter would-be criminals or lead to the apprehension of a burglar.
- Managerial measures. An access control system protects against burglary while ensuring safety for your employees. These measures equip you and your managers to oversee the security of your facility and prevent employee theft.
By investing in an access control system, you ensure that your small business is protected against potential crimes.
Tips to Improve Business Security
Business owners, managers, and employees must always be alert and vigilant. This is particularly important during the opening and closing hours. During these key times, employees or outside individuals may take advantage of any distraction to pilfer goods or money from the company.
Furthermore, it’s important to take care of your data and limit access. The information you receive from customers as well as your business’ information should be limited to trusted employees only. Audits also reduce security risks by ensuring merchandise, paperwork, and important documents are accounted for and properly stored.
In short, the key to the best business security is being vigilant. By remaining involved in the details of your small business, you can limit the possibility of security threats. Still, prioritizing business security can be a challenge, especially with everything else on your plate. By partnering with a Nashville security company, you can ensure that your business is as secure as possible.
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As you may know by now, Congress passed a law that wipes out Vermont’s excellent GMO labeling law and substitutes a fake national GMO labeling regime. Because Obama failed to veto it before Friday, July 29th, it goes into effect. This sham labeling bill:
- Excludes most processed foods from requiring a label;
- Defines genetic engineering so narrowly, that most GMOs on the market don’t qualify; and
- Gives the USDA two years to come up with additional criteria for labeling, which will likely contain even more loopholes.
For products that will require labeling, companies can avoid actually stating on the package that it contains GMOs. Rather, they can force consumers to go on a wild goose chase by calling a listed 800 number to find the answer, or using their smart phones—if they have one—to scan a QR code and then navigate a website.
And to make this law even more irrelevant, if companies decide to ignore the labeling requirements altogether, there is no enforcement or penalty.
Although this is clearly a defeat in our campaigns for getting mandatory labeling in the United States, we are still winning the bigger, more important effort to ELIMINATE GMOs from the market altogether.
Mandatory Labels are not Required for Victory
Labeling GMOs was never the end goal for us. It was a tactic. Labels make it easier for shoppers to make healthier non-GMO choices. When enough people avoid GMOs, food companies rush to eliminate them. Labeling can speed up that tipping point—but only if consumers are motivated to use labels to avoid GMOs.
Therefore, if mandatory labels had been put into place, we would still be required to educate and motivate consumers.
The good news is that the tipping point is already underway based on the voluntary non-GMO labels being put on packages. Major food companies already realize that making non-GMO claims gives them a competitive edge. Why else would Nestles dedicate time during their extremely expensive TV commercials to brag that their coffee creamer is non-GMO? Why else would Dannon announce that their feed for dairy cows will be non-GMO within three years? And why else would Del Monte, Campbell’s, Hershey’s, Post, General Mills, Red Gold, Applegate, and so many others make similar non-GMO commitments? They are scrambling to get the non-GMO sales advantage before their competitors. The flood gates are opening. We are totally winning. Let that sink in.
Behavior-Change Messaging is the Key Success Factor
This major shift in the marketplace has come about due to compelling, behavior-change messaging. And that’s IRT’s specialty. It involves:
- Accurately conveying the health dangers of GMOs in compelling ways, and
- Exposing the lies, cover-ups, and outrageous behavior of the pro-GMO forces.
IRT participated in labeling campaigns around the country using these potent behavior-change messages.
We think it was an unfortunate decision by several of the state and national labeling groups to focus almost exclusively on the “Right to Know” message, which, by itself, doesn’t motivate healthier non-GMO choices. In fact, the vast majority of the money raised for labeling was used to support the Right to Know platform.
If there is a silver lining to the recent defeat of mandatory labeling, it is that our movement can now put our collective attention back on the key success factor—tell people the truth about GMOs and how they can protect themselves and their families from the dangers.
We’d like to thank and celebrate the thousands of GMO labeling campaigners and supporters who have worked so hard for these years. Our collective efforts alerted tens of millions of people that GMOs were indeed in the food supply and we created a national conversation about the topic.
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Media mogul Mathew Knowles discussed his new book, Racism from the Eyes of a Child, with the Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper. Knowles, father of music superstars Beyoncé and Solange, shares his personal experiences with racism, colorism, and discrimination.
Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper: This book takes a different route than your previous books. What inspired this one?
Mathew Knowles: When I was writing my first book, I was already thinking about my next book. Before I came up with this idea, I wanted to solidify my experience as an author first. I really wanted to leave a legacy for Solange, Beyoncé, and my grandkids about things they didn’t know about me. Racism, especially what’s going on in America today, felt like the right topic.
Racism from the Eyes of a Child delves into the subject of therapy. Knowles has been a therapy advocate for decades. He credits his therapy to his success.
LAS: Therapy is sometimes a taboo subject in the Black community? What inspired you to share your experience?
Knowles: I went to therapy because I was obsessive. My obsessiveness was because when I was a kid, I felt unequal to my White counterparts. The defining moment for me was the exposure to the word eroticized rage.
LAS: Eroticized rage?
Knowles: Yes, it’s sometimes used when Black men date White woman due to built up rage. He feels as thought that he has to date White women to regain his power. I go into detail in my book about the subject. I can say that without therapy I probably would’ve been dead by now.
LAS: Describe colorism as it relates to your book?
Knowles: A lot of people are having a discussion about colorism from a sound bite in my book without looking at it from a larger perspective. Colorism happens around the world. Darker shaded people are seen to have lower ended jobs. It all came from slavery. You can take a look at a country like Nigeria where their women bleach their skin to be lighter. All Black people are beautiful regardless of their shades of color.
LAS: How did you engrain in your children the concept of racism?
Knowles: We wanted our kids to be fully rounded from a race perspective. I really applaud Solange’s last album. She talks about this throughout her songs. I remember when Beyoncé was about five or six. We were at an upscale department store. I turned my eye for a second and she was gone. I found her three aisles over. Once I found her, I told her not to do that again. A White woman walked up to the both of us and said , “Honey are you okay? Do I need to call the security?” Beyoncé responded by saying, “No that’s my daddy!” She made an assumption that I wasn’t.
LAS: What’s the main message you want everyone to take away from the book?
Knowles: I want people to have conversations about racism. This book isn’t all about Beyoncé or Solange. This is about my experience as a child dealing with racism. I want people to understand that there is hope. We have to be very careful of not letting racism erase our history. Our young people today know very little about what it took. I’m optimistic that it will make some sort of impact.
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The classical rocket equation—M/m = e^(delta-v/exhaust velocity)—is a harsh mistress. If you want increased velocity, you have to increase fuel. For every increase in delta-v, you increase the ratio between the dry mass of a spacecraft and the fully fuelled mass. The ship gets heavier, needs more fuel, yadda yadda.
This is a pain for the sort of SF author who aims at a patina of verisimilitude: chemical rockets, for example, are limited to comparatively small delta-vs (which is why, for example, so few probes have been sent to Mercury). There are a number of ways to sidestep the limitations imposed by the rocket equation, the most straight forward of which is to somehow obtain the necessary thrust from some external source…which brings us to light sails.
Light bouncing off a mirrored surface does not exert much force. A light sail one square kilometre in area, located at 1 AU, would experience about 8 newtons of force from the sunlight bouncing off it. 8 newtons is about the force two blocks of butter would exert on your hand as you held them up against gravity. Still, small forces for very long times can provide surprisingly large delta-vs. This eight newtons/kilometre squared is free and available for as long as the sun shines. Wikipedia is kind enough to provide some idea of the potential this offers:
You might think that taking almost two years to park nine tons in Mercury orbit is slow…but remember that it took conventional rockets (and flybys) seven years to get MESSENGER’s single ton to Mercury.
Rather surprisingly, while it should have been intuitively obvious after the mid-19th century that light exerts pressure, it took about another century for science fiction authors to pick up on this fact. Indeed, even though the first popular science piece on light sails of which I am aware, Russell Saunders’ “Clipper Ships of Space,” appeared in 1951, the first SF short stories and novellas featuring light sails of which I am aware (Cordwainer Smith’s “The Lady Who Sailed the Soul,” Jack Vance’s “Gateway to Strangeness” aka “Sail 25,” Poul Anderson’s “Sunjammer,” and Arthur C. Clarke’s “Sunjammer,” later renamed “The Wind From the Sun”) did not appear until 1960, 1962, 1964, and 1965, respectively.
Possibly the reason that light sails took a while to become popular tropes is that the scientifically-clued-in authors who would have been aware of the light sail possibility would also have known just how minuscule light sail accelerations would be. They might also have realized that it would be computationally challenging to predict light sail trajectories and arrival times. One-g-forever rockets may be implausible, but at least working how long it takes them to get from Planet A to Planet B is straightforward. Doing the same for a vehicle dependent on small variable forces over a long, long time would be challenging.
Still, sailing ships in space are fun, so it’s not surprising that some authors have featured them in their fiction. Here are some of my favourites:
Light sails feature prominently in the late Vonda N. McIntyre’s Starfarers quartet. However, since I already mentioned those books in an earlier essay (and don’t like featuring the same books over and over) consider 1974’s “The Mountains of Sunset, the Mountains of Dawn.” One of two stories about a race of birdlike aliens, this explores a period in their history when their species has set out in light sail-propelled sublight ships. Their voyage is by its nature slow and by the time they reach their first destination, the newest generation has grown accustomed to living in their artificial world. Nevertheless, one elder is determined to descend to a world in which its fellows have little interest.
Joan D. Vinge’s 1978 Hugo-nominated “View from a Height” was inspired by a Robert Forward proposal regarding one-way interstellar missions. In the real world we sidestep the issues involved by dispatching expendable robots on one-way journeys. Vinge wondered what would motivate someone to volunteer for a one-way crewed mission into deep space, and this novella resulted.
The spacecraft in Yūichi Sasamoto’s Bodacious Space Pirates light-novel series are, for the most part, fairly conventional rockets (with a side order of faster than light travel to circumvent the whole “dying of old age while waiting to reach one’s destination” thing). Plucky schoolgirl-turned-privateer Marika Kato and her crew of equally plucky schoolgirl space-yacht-club members set out on the Odette II, a light sail craft with a dubious history. They thought that history was safely buried, never to return; this being an adventure series, they are proved wrong.
The Congregation of Alastair Reynold’s 2016 Revenger is merely the latest of a long line of civilizations that have occupied the myriad worlds orbiting the Old Sun. Eager to plunder the treasures left by their predecessors, travelers ply the space lanes in ships propelled by high-tech light sails. Of course, some very bad people have figured out the obvious: that it is easier to let other people do the searching, then simply commandeer their hard-earned treasure. The Ness sisters hoped to find freedom and fortune in space. What they find instead is considerably darker.
If, however, fictional light sails are not enough for you, I have good news. The same strengths that appeal to writers also appeal to people eager to explore our solar system. Although space exploration bureaucracies are by their nature technologically conservative (preferring conventional but reliable methods to the cool but untested) there have been some trials of light sail craft. There have, of course, been setbacks—Sunjammer was cancelled in 2014—but there have also been successes: JAXA’S light sail IKAROS successfully made its way past Venus in 2010. In June, The Planetary Society’s LightSail 2’s launch window opens. I hope it is as successful as IKAROS.
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The Long-Term Effect of the Pandemic’s Upheaval on Values, Communication, and Branding
Written by: Martijn Lampert & Martin Schiere
Much has been written on how Covid-19 has impacted business and marketing, however, there have been very few global and comprehensive studies on how the pandemic has affected the values and attitudes of consumers – and what this entails for communications and branding. Our study across 24 markets analyzed a comprehensive set of values and attitudes and identified 9 trends. We uniquely measured within-subject changes by surveying the same respondents twice in panels around the world, just before the pandemic hit most countries in early 2020 and again in November 2020. The resulting changes in consumers’ value patterns and attitudes are highly robust and influence what resonates with consumers – and, consequently, the brand communication targeting them.
We identified the following 9 trends:
Rising support for emancipation and equality
The effect of these trends in values and attitudes is probably most visible already in communication when looking at emancipation, equality, and the declining support for patriarchy. Emancipation and equality values are boosted by the crisis and it’s probably no coincidence that the winner of the most effective campaign of 2020 is Heineken’s “Cheers to All” campaign, which focuses on the female premium beer drinker – traditionally a male domain.
Of course, there is much more behind this effectiveness success than just jumping on a trend – more on that later.
This combination of trends is also visible in the fourth most effective campaign of 2020 – the artistically executed “It Comes Naturally” Sheamoisture ad. Besides the emancipation trends, the ad combines several of the other identified trends. The declining focus on patriarchy, support for emancipation with the rising focus on sharing and community, and rising focus on postmaterialism.
That gender – and the hierarchy and inequality that comes with the patriarchic model – matters less these days and is also mirrored in the lifestyle and fashion trend of gender fluidity. From Gucci’s gender-fluid (or more correctly, genderless collection) to Bad Bunny’s Yo Perreo Sola video with almost 500 million views. Gender fluidity is on the rise among Gen Z and the frontrunners in this trend belong to the values segment of the Creatives, openminded, cosmopolitan, and highly emancipated consumers who see the urgency of their values reinforced as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.
Declining focus on hedonism, novelty, and beauty
Another strong sign of the times is the decline of hedonism, novelty, and beauty. The pandemic upheaval has refocused consumers on what really matters: relations, being together, and experiences. This, for instance, is also visible in the runner-up of the most effective campaign of 2020 – the emotionally, very poised, German Bosch Atino campaign. The campaign shows a young gentleman moving out of his parental home – but, before he moves out, he creates lasting memories by hanging up pictures of him growing up with his parents. The ad focuses on what really matters: deeper human bonds.
Undoubtedly, these campaigns would also have been successful two years ago, as the themes are universal, and the communication fits the brand image and the target audiences. They are all very well executed but they fit the zeitgeist and changing needs so much better now.
Heightened social engagement strengthens purpose
Together, these trends point to a heightened, social consumer engagement and that strengthens the business case of using sincere purpose brand communication and positioning. This strengthened business case is further confirmed by research recently published in The Economist. The Economist identified a stronger willingness of consumers to change their purchase intentions based on the societal issues companies support.
However, in consumer behavioral science, there is always an important gap between what consumers say and finally do. The shift in underlying attitudes and values makes the gap between what consumers say and what they do, smaller. After all, there are some fundamental reasons behind these changes in intentions.
According to Kantar, the previous year has seen a rise in purpose-based communication. However, using purpose or social trends alone does not make communication more effective. For these to be effective, they need to be in line with the brand and in line with the target audience – apart from having great execution.
According to Daren Poole, from Kantar, the driver of long-term effectiveness of using purpose is whether consumers perceive purpose to fit the brand. “On one hand, this means that brands that have never demonstrated any purpose in the way they conduct business may struggle to communicate it. It also means that brands that have an open/fun/outgoing personality may struggle with approaching purpose in a serious way.”
Just as important, our agency now has a large body of global research and experience that proves that it is crucial to look at the target audience of your respective brand and how trends and societal issues impact the brands’ target audience. This is also the case with purpose – different target audiences look at purpose, social and environmental issues, and trends in different manners – both in terms of the overall importance of purpose as well as the purpose themes and issues communicated by the brand.
For instance, we know that progressive parts of society, such as the earlier mentioned Creatives, are significantly more likely to translate the above trends into buying behavior than, for instance, the Socializers – sociability seekers who love entertainment, freedom, and family values.
In addition, clearly not every target audience is passionate about the same purpose issues. Creatives and Socializers, in Europe, have quite different issues they typically care about. For example, Creatives are more into the protection of minorities, human rights, and the environment, while Socializers are more into protection of animals, children, and combatting disease.
Also, Creatives are much more critical about the sincerity and authenticity of purpose-based communications. If it is not perceived as sincere or authentic and if it’s not in line with the brand’s products, operations, and positioning, they are the first to lose trust and criticize. Communications about brand purpose is walking a fine line between the actual brand identity and the projected and aspired image – and not losing your authenticity while doing it.
As such, it is vital to align your brand positioning, purpose, and communication with the societal issues your target audience cares about. In these times of accelerating societal change, it is even more important to keep the pulse of international trends and audiences.
Or, as an anonymous marketer puts it, “The trend is your friend if your brand and audience are in the blend.”
Originally written for @brandingmag
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Conversation with All That Is
In the beginning of April, 2013 Greg and I attended the Council Grove Conference that was founded in 1969 by Elmer Green, PhD, founder of Clinical Biofeedback. There, in a breakout session, we gave our first public presentation of a Conversation with All That Is.
People in attendance asked if we had recorded the session in hopes that they could listen again to the interesting questions and answers. So the next week, when we gave a presentation for Fowler Jones, PhD, and the Psychic Studies Institute in Kansas City, we recorded that for you to hear.
The Path of Intuition Explains Intuition
The wisdom of All That Is is also brought to you in our book, The Path of Intuition: Your Guidebook for Life’s Journey. In it you discover what it is like to grow up intuitive (psychic) and how you, too, can walk the path of intuition and find more purpose and joy in your life.
Here is an excerpt:
Question: How can you make better decisions using your intuition?
Ask to make better decisions by using your intuition. Make this your focus. Believe that you can do this. Trust that it is within you to do this. Take action to move ahead.
For example, sit quietly, let your body become still, and meditate to calm your mind. Ask that your emotions be quieted as well. It may take a while to become neutral if a situation is bothering you. You may add exercise into this formula to help you focus more clearly on who you are in the present moment. Also, through exhausting yourself physically, you can burn off mental chatter and emotional garbage that may have held you down. All of these activities can give you better access to Source and, thereby, to your intuition.
As you sit quietly, loving yourself, believe that you have the ability to access Source. Trust that all information will come forward as needed. Review your question. Ask it. Wait. Listen.
Stay in meditation for a time to ensure that you have opened the intuitive channel to Source. Notice if there are any energies interfering with your reception. If so, ask that they be cleaned out. Check the connection from the top of your head to Source to see if the light is flowing freely. If there is difficulty there, ask that the situation be improved.
In other words, as the creator in your world, take action by maintaining your body, which allows you to be here. Sit with joy in your heart and feel truly grateful for who you are. Know that the answer is forthcoming..
Listen to the 5 minute audio from the questions and answers from the channeled Conversation with All That Is in Kansas City, April 5, 2013. “What about the quickening and fireworks of 2012?” In it you will hear information that is universally applicable to your life today.
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Christmas is just weeks away…
And shopping this holiday season and for millions around the world has changed forever.
Ecommerce business has surpassed storefronts in nearly every industry.
That has certain consequences for other parts of our lives. Instead of dealing with plastic bags or remembering to bring reusable ones with you, now you likely have a constant inflow of Amazon boxes to take to the curb.
But COVID hasn’t only affected how many packages we have coming for delivery. It has changed how many people are receiving those packages.
Companies like DoorDash have “contactless drop-offs” now, where the delivery person simply sets your food down at your door and leaves.
There is an obvious end place for all these developments. And that’s parcel drop boxes.
In large apartment buildings, this is already a very common way to handle the hundreds of packages tenants receive throughout a week. Large automated self-service lockers in building lobbies that UPS, FedEx and others can use to simply drop off packages to everyone in the building at once.
This is, on the surface, a relatively straightforward thing. But in the time of COVID and an ecommerce boom, this kind of simple idea can be worth billions.
A Follow Up to Poland’s Largest-Ever IPO
I’ve covered this before. But what we’re seeing in new U.S. cases on a per capita level is nothing compared to Europe right now.
In Poland, for instance, this chart shows just how scary it is right now:
Ecommerce, as a consequence, is even more crucial there.
So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that an ecommerce company, Allegro.eu SA, just broke the country’s record for completing the largest IPO of all time in September.
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But as I noted, simply buying online is only a part of the new normal. How companies handle the delivery of those packages is changing.
That’s why Advent International, a U.S. private equity firm, is set to put its self-serving parcel locker company, InPost, up for an IPO in early 2021.
InPost has more than 8,000 lockers in Poland alone and looking to continue growing. No solid numbers are being reported. But Advent is looking to make billions of euros on this IPO.
Of course, Poland isn’t the only place where the ecommerce boom and this second COVID wave are happening. And InPost isn’t the only name in this game.
Quadient SA (OTC: NPACY), (PAR: QDT.PA) is another Europe-based package company. It specializes in logistics and package building from the sender side.
But it also owns the large Parcel Pending brand self-serving package lockers now flooding countries all over the world. It’s not uncommon to see this brand here in the U.S.
I know it sounds strange. But this is a booming industry. These lockers are going up all over the world. And it’s not just apartment buildings.
They are popping up inside of stores like 7-11 and Walmart. And they are conveniently 24/7, which means no more missed deliveries.
Quadient’s other businesses handle the logistics and digital tracking side of deliveries, including locker use and data reporting.
Now, I’m not saying Quadient is a great buy here. First, it is difficult to get into unless you have access to stocks traded in Paris. Its over-the-counter shares barely trade each day. But this idea is growing.
With InPost’s multi-billion-euro IPO coming early next year, investors will start paying attention.
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On Monday, 4 November, the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia Maja Gojkovic is taking part in the 9th Summit of Heads of Parliaments of South-East European Countries and Visegrad Group on EU enlargement in Budapest, opened by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and completed with the adoption of the Statement on EU Enlargement, which among other things highlights the need to step up the accession process for the countries already in the negotiations stage.
Addressing the assembly Gojkovic stressed that the European Union can be united and complete only with the Western Balkans as its integral part.
The Serbian Assembly Speaker said that the challenges rocking the European Union should not bring the continuation of the enlargement policy into question.
“Facing EU’s internal and external challenges, national policies, reform processes and the effects of globalization requires additional commitment to and persistence in the pursuit of goals of common interest which enlargement definitely is. It is the only basis on which the European Union can continue to be a community founded on values”, said Gojkovic.
Gojkovic said that the future of EU enlargement is one of the biggest issues today, recalling the Western Balkan’s long involvement in the European integration process which is important for reform, stability and cooperation, and that enlargement is one of the EU’s most successful policies.
“These processes are an important framework through which we as a region view our common future. You could say that the future of the EU enlargement process to a great degree dictates the future of our region, as well as the future of the European Union”, said Gojkovic.
Gojkovic said that we are witnessing a halt in the enlargement policy, in light of the recent failure to launch accession talks with North Macedonia and Albania and the lagging dynamics in the opening of negotiation chapters with Serbia.
“All of this is a cause of tangible dissatisfaction among our people and governments especially since Serbia is conducting very demanding reforms and taking active part in finding resolutions to the challenges the European Union is faced with, for example in the case of the migrant crisis”, said Gojkovic.
Gojkovic said that the continuation of the enlargement process is hugely important for the states aiming to join the EU and the EU itself and stepping up the Euro-integration process would be a show of strength for the Union, despite the challenges it would affirm the EU’s significance on the international scene.
Gojkovic thanked the neighbouring EU countries for their support of the enlargement process.
“That is why we applaud the Visegrad four’s concrete support of the Western Balkans’ EU prospects. As neighbours, you are well aware of our commitment to the reform processes and our contributions”, said Gojkovic thanking Hungary for organizing today’s meeting.
Gojkovic said that the Western Balkan candidates’ goal to join the EU must be achievable for those committed to and actively working on regional stability, consistently conducting reforms and harmonizing their legislation with the EU acquis.
The 9th Summit of Heads of Parliaments of South-East European Countries and Visegrad Group was concluded with the adoption of the Statement on EU Enlargement which stresses that the enlargement policy is one of the most successful EU policies and the European Union must remain open to the countries that share the same values that are in the heart of the EU and are willing to adapt to its standards. Therefore, this policy which has unfortunately slowed down after the last meeting of the European Council, needs to be strengthened.
The heads of the parliaments of South-East European countries and the Visegrad Group hope that the joint efforts of the EU member states, EU institutions and the countries aiming to join will result in EU enlargement in the coming years.
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As I settled down in my yoga class this morning, our instructor brought up the difference between intention and expectation. Where intention is something you aspire to be, a value, a direction or a plan you want to put into place, expectation focuses on the needing things to be a certain way, an assumption, or the ever-dreaded thought that things “should” be a particular way. With intention, you head in a particular direction but are flexible in how you get there. The expectation, on the other hand, has a much more rigid, defined path and outcome.
So what does this have to do with diabetes?
One of my key beliefs is that we should strive for persistence instead of perfection in our approach to diabetes management. Persistence aligns with intention (a value, direction, way to be), whereas perfection is a strictly defined expectation. In yoga, if you have the expectation you can bend over and touch the ground, you will be disappointed if it doesn’t happen. If you have the intention that you will be diligent in your practice, but not hurt yourself, you will be proud and accepting of almost reaching your toes.
Likewise for diabetes, if you have the expectation that every blood sugar will be perfect, frustration and disappointment show up when you have done everything right, but the number still isn’t where you want it. But if your intention is to do the best you can each day, with what you have, then those occasional (or even more persistent) out of whack numbers won’t cut so deep into your sense of worth. You are still living up to your intention and moving in a positive direction even when diabetes isn’t playing fair.
Staying motivated in a diabetes life can be hard, especially if you are grading yourself by your expectations. If you feel you are failing, it can be harder and harder, to keep you ahead in the game and your eye on the ball. But if you persistently move in a direction of curiosity, self-care, grace, and diligence you develop a greater sense of ownership and achievement even when the numbers aren’t perfect. Following an intention builds motivation, whereas trying to live up to expectations can kill your motivation.
Intentionally Moving Forward
One of the best ways to follow your intention and manage expectations is to focus on what is true or speaking what you want to be true. What is true doesn’t have to be earth-shattering, but it helps you find stability and peace. I am trying something new this time. I want you to listen to this audio clip. It is an example of how you can bring to life your intentions and stay in a place of peace when parts of your world seem out of control. Listen and repeat. Or make up your own!
PLEASE let me know what you think. I have been thinking about creating some audio clips like this for sometime.
So, if frustration and struggle are getting to you, see what you can do to manage your expectations. Set an intention. It may be just the thing you need!
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on Thursday said that she doesn’t think Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden should “dignify” a debate with President Donald Trump ahead of the November election.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that she doesn't think presidential debates should be held because President Trump has ignored data and facts. "If Joe Biden asks you what I thought about it, I don't think he should dignify that conversation with Donald Trump," she said. pic.twitter.com/0UKK9SvIMO
— TPM Livewire (@TPMLiveWire) August 27, 2020
“I don’t think there should be any debates,” Pelosi said in a news conference on Thursday. “I do not think the President of the United States has comported himself in a way that has any association with the truth, evidence, data, and facts. I wouldn’t legitimize a conversation with him, nor a debate in terms of the presidency of the United States.”
Pelosi’s scathing comments come as President Trump’s campaign has made the debates a key issue and made repeated efforts to influence the timing and makeup of this fall’s presidential debates, even providing a list of recommended moderators. Those requests have been denied, with both the independent debate commission and the Biden campaign disinterested in changing direction.
The first of three presidential debates is scheduled to take place in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sept. 29.
Looking back on 2016, Pelosi said that she found the behavior displayed by Trump when he faced then-Democratic rival Hillary Clinton “disgraceful.”
“He will probably act in a way that is beneath the dignity of the presidency. He does that every day,” Pelosi said. She predicted that the President will also likely “belittle” the core intention of the debate.
“They are not supposed to be about skulduggery on the part of somebody who has no respect for the office he holds, much less the democratic process,” Pelosi said, citing his efforts to undermine the electoral process as evidence.
“If Joe Biden asks you what I thought about it, I don’t think he should dignify that conversation with Donald Trump,” Pelosi said.
But when asked later on Thursday if he agreed with Pelosi’s assessment, Biden said he would honor his commitment to go forward with the debates.
“I will be a fact checker on the floor while I am debating him,” Biden told MSNBC, conceding Pelosi’s point that the President has not had a penchant for acknowledging facts. He added that Pelosi’s comments echo the words of some Republicans who have told him not to honor Trump in debate in the absence of a fact-checker.
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We support policies, programs, legislation and candidates who will work to accomplish the following:
- Fully fund public schools.
- Increase teacher pay.
- Reduce class size and testing.
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- Address student educational-emotional-social needs resulting from the loss of schooling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Restore the many essential environmental regulations that the current administration has weakened or rescinded.
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- Maintain policies and programs and pass legislation that promote fairness and equal opportunity.
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- Provide: equal pay for equal work, universal child care, and federally guaranteed paid family leave.
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- Require universal background checks and red-flag laws that keep guns away from violent offenders.
- Raise the minimum age to purchase a gun to 21.
- Cooperate with our allies to maintain peace through diplomacy rather than military intervention.
- Assist countries that promote democratic ideals and the protection of basic human rights.
- Work with the international community to limit the spread of infectious diseases.
- Maintain a military sufficient to defend the U.S. and discourage aggression by our adversaries.
- Carry out programs to improve living standards in developing countries.
- Maintain a strong NATO and advocate for selective engagement.
- Protect the U.S. from terrorism.
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Molecular Informatics Team (https://aip.riken.jp/labs/goalorient_tech/mol_inf/) at RIKEN AIP
Speaker 1: Koji Tsuda (10min)
Title: Overview of Molecular Informatics Team
In molecular informatics team, we develop computational methods for analyzing and developing molecules and materials. We focus on machine learning driven design of new materials and proteins, and functional analysis of protein dynamics using the rigidity theory. I introduce our activities briefly in this talk.
Speaker 2: Masato Sumita (45min)
Title: Informatics driven research for advanced materials based on physicochemistry
The development of nano-technology widely realized us the effectiveness of controlling materials at the atomistic level. Many studies at the atomistic level are accumulated in physicochemical theories. However, the atomistic-level control of materials using these theories is not easy because of complexity of the atomistic arrangement of materials. Machine learning is useful to deal with this complexity. In this seminar, we will show some successful examples where machine learning compensates physicochemical theories to search or design materials.
Speaker 3: Adnan Sljoka (45min)
Title: Rigidity theory of frameworks and graphs with applications to protein structure validations and functional analysis
Mathematical Rigidity theory stands at the nexus of combinatorics, geometry, graph theory and algorithms. Rigidity theory is concerned with the rigidity and flexibility of structures that are defined by geometric constraints (fixed lengths, directions etc.) on a set of points, line segments, polygons, bodies, atoms etc. This theory has rich historical roots which date back to Euler (1766) and to Maxwell’s studies of mechanical linkages in the 19th century. Over the last few decades, interest and mathematical developments in rigidity theory have blossomed rapidly, which is motivated by applications in many areas of science, engineering and design, where geometric constraints serve as suitable mathematical models for an assortment of man-made structures (e.g. robots, mechanisms, sensor networks, meta-materials, and Computer-Aided-Design software) or natural materials (e.g. biomolecules, proteins, and crystals). In this talk I will introduce basic concepts in rigidity theory setting up a combinatorial characterization of rigidity of generic frameworks and graphs. Macromolecules such as proteins are well suited for analysis using rigidity theory, whose functions is delicately controlled by interplay of rigidity and flexibility. I will briefly highlight some of my advances in this area, such as development of a first workable method for validation of NMR protein structures (Nature Communications 2020) which has larger implications in protein structure prediction, fast computational predictions of protein flexibility and dynamics that have provided critical clues and breakthroughs in biological mysterious like enzyme catalysis (Science 2017, JACS 2019), cell signalling (Nature Communications 2018, Cell 2021), antibody-antigen recognition (Frontiers in Immunology 2018), Covid-19 protein motions etc. We also briefly discuss, time permitting, some recent work where we seek to combine rigidity theory techniques with search algorithms / reinforcement learning to better understand complicated disordered protein dynamics events that are linked to degenerative diseases.
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Women in the Chicago region fare well in politics and educational attainment, but a gender equity gap in pay remains an issue. And that pay gap is costing the region billions of dollars, according to a report released Wednesday by the Chicago Foundation for Women.
“I expected to see more gender equity in other areas,” said Felicia Davis, president/CEO of the Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW). “Women’s participation in the workforce increases, but they continue to be paid less than men.”
With data analysis from the Center for Urban Research and Learning at Loyola University, the CFW report showed that women were paid, on average, about 78% of what men earned in 2017, resulting in a pay gap of $280 a week, or $14,000 for the year.
“Contributors to this gap include women’s underrepresentation in high-paying fields, women taking time off for unpaid care work, lack of women in high-paying leadership roles, and the motherhood penalty. The wage gap is larger for women of color,” the report stated.
Davis said if the Chicago region had better gender parity, it would grow the region’s gross domestic product by $58 billion.
“That $58 billion would be money that these women earn, that they could invest in their families. They could do things they’re not doing right now like homeownership and starting savings accounts putting away for kids,” Davis said. “All of those things women are piecing together — if they were paid, those additional dollars would lift the Chicago region. We all have a vested interest to make sure the city pushes and advances on gender parity.”
Workforce participation varies by race
And the report’s breakdown of labor force participation by race also highlights gender gaps.
“White men in Chicago work at the highest rates, with the greatest disparity between white men and women of color,” the report stated. “Chicago’s Latinx community sees the largest gap between women and men. Women in the workforce in Illinois continue to be shortchanged.”
The report showed that black women work at slightly higher rates than black men. Black women were the only group of women to work at rates equaling or exceeding their male counterparts.
Examining race, gender, and violence
The report noted differences in the ways that men and women are victims of violence — and the levels of violence experienced by women of color.
“The vast racial and ethnic disparities point to an epidemic of violence against women of color,” the report stated.
While women don’t make up the majority of homicide victims in Chicago, they experience other forms of violence. The Chicago Police Department recorded more than 7,000 violent crimes against women in 2017, according to the report.
“Women of color — especially Black women — are disproportionately the victims of violent crimes,” the report stated. “Black women made up 77% of female murder victims, 80% of human trafficking survivors, 53% of rape survivors, and 76% of assault and battery survivors.”
Representation in government leadership
The report is linked to 100% Project, a CFW initiative to achieve gender parity in the Chicago region in a generation. It’s an update to the foundation’s original 2016 report.
The report released Wednesday noted an improving share of women holding state legislative offices from 2016 to 2017. The report also noted that in the top city and Cook County government positions, women of color are in charge.
Davis acknowledges that a report can’t measure whether having women in political office improves parity.
“But we have other indicators. When women are in positions of leadership, they do tend to make policies that are more welcoming and more inclusive,” Davis said.
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Try Willow Bark Extract
The limited evidence suggests that willow bark contains salicin which can help lower the production of pain-inducing chemicals in osteoarthritis patients. However, since there is a lack of proper scientific research, it is best to consult your doctor before using willow bark extracts.
Stir In Some Turmeric
The yellow spice found in curries and ballpark mustard contains a powerful compound called curcumin, which inhibits enzymes and proteins that promote inflammation. Several studies have found that turmeric specifically reduces pain and swelling in arthritis patients. In one study of people with knee osteoarthritis, those who ate just 2 grams of the spice a day had pain relief and increased mobility equal to those who took 800 milligrams of ibuprofen. How to get some curcumin in your diet? Sprinkle ½ teaspoon on rice or in vegetables daily. Or keep some packets of ballpark mustard in your pocket and break them out at lunchtimeits the perfect dose for arthritis pain relief. This is how much turmeric you need to reduce inflammation.
Causes Of Knee Joint Pain
Knee pain can have different causes. Being overweight puts you at greater risk for knee problems. Overusing your knee can trigger knee problems that cause pain.
- Injuries and overuse of knee joint
- Inability to fully straighten the knee
Natural Therapies For Arthritis Pain
Medication isn’t the only way to manage arthritis pain. Look at these eight natural therapies for arthritis.
1. 8 Natural Therapies for Arthritis Pain
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Protection Rest Ice Compression And Elevation
Rest, ice, compression, and elevation may help treat mild knee pain that results from a soft tissue injury, such as a sprain.
Protection refers to protecting the knee from further injury, for example, by taking a break from the activity that caused it.
Rest can reduce the risk of further injury and give tissues time to heal. However, stopping all movement is not advisable, as this can lead to stiffness and, in time, muscle weakness.
Ice can help reduce swelling and inflammation. It should be wrapped in a cloth and applied for 20 minutes several times on the first day of injury. Never put ice directly the skin, as this can lead to further damage.
Compression with a knee support, for example, can increase comfort levels. The support or bandage should be firm but not tight.
Elevation, or keeping the leg raised, will encourage circulation and reduce swelling. Ideally, the knee should be above the level of the heart.
Natural Remedies For Knee Pain
If you experience soreness and discomfort in your knees, you’re not alone. Annually, about 18 million people visit a healthcare provider to treat their knee pain. It can hamper daily activities like exercise, climbing stairs, and household chores. For many, this pain stems from , a chronic, degenerative condition that causes joint inflammation due to the gradual breakdown of knee cartilage. It’s the most common form of arthritis, and is said to impact about 30% of the population.
You should seek medical attention if you are experiencing severe pain or worsening symptoms. For those with mild or moderate knee pain, there are many natural remedies that you can turn to at home for relief, from topical treatments to lifestyle changes.
Add Cloves To Your Diet
Cloves contain an anti-inflammatory chemical called eugenol that interferes with a bodily process that triggers arthritis. In one animal study, eugenol prevented the release of COX-2, a protein that spurs inflammation . Cloves also contain antioxidants, which are important in slowing the cartilage and bone damage caused by arthritis. Aim for ½ to 1 teaspoon a day for joint pain relief.
The Link Between Weight Loss And Knee Pain
Many people with overweight or obesity experience knee pain. In many cases, losing weight can help reduce pain and lower the risk of osteoarthritis .
According to one , 3.7 percent of people with a healthy weight have OA of the knee, but it affects 19.5 percent of those with grade 2 obesity, or a BMI of 3539.9.
Having additional weight puts extra pressure on your knees. This can result in chronic pain and other complications, including OA. Inflammation may also play a role.
Maintaining a healthy weight has many health benefits, including:
- reducing pressure on the knees
- reducing joint inflammation
- reducing the risk of various diseases
Be Gentler When You Exercise
Running on roads can jar your knees, while a jog through a wooded trail carries the risk of falls and twists to knees and ankles. A better way to run is on a treadmill or track, or alternate jogging with walking, Dr. White suggests. Biking doesnt put as much strain on your knees, but it can cause pain if you ratchet up the resistance too high on a stationary bike or the saddle is pushed back too far or is too low. If you bike a lot outdoors, you might want to spring for a professional bike fitting, which can help you with seat and handlebar height and pedal strokes. Whatever exercise you do, just remember to warm up. You lose muscle strength as you get olderespecially if you sit at a desk most daysand that just increases your chances of injury when you head out to exercise.
Sign Up For Physical Therapy
Some people with osteoarthritis respond to acupuncture, especially those with arthritis of the knee or spine, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Traditional Chinese acupuncture is also one of the nondrug approaches recommended by the American College of Rheumatology.
Acupuncture combined with moxibustion, a technique that involves burning the herb mugwort close to the skin, is a course of Chinese medical treatment for osteoarthritis, says Ming Jin, MD, PhD, an acupuncturist and founder of the Ming Qi Natural Healthcare Center in New York City. Moxibustion can be as effective as oral medications for treating knee arthritis, according to a study published in the journal Medicine in February 2016. Your treatment should be tailored to your disease stage and may include acupuncture, acupressure, and moxibustion, Jin notes.
How Is Mcl Pain Diagnosed
Doctors will diagnose your MCL injury based on a physical examination and your medical history. They will ask about what caused your injury, as well as the symptoms you are experiencing. Your doctor will also examine your knee, looking for signs of swelling and checking your mobility and range of motion. Your doctor may use X-rays or MRI scans to diagnose your injury, but in many cases they will be able to diagnose your injury based on only a physical examination.
Sometimes, what you believe to be MCL pain could be another condition or ligament injury, so its important to see your doctor and receive a proper diagnosis. Your doctor may ask for specific details about your injury, such as whether you have MCL pain after sitting, to help rule out other conditions.
Question 4 Of 10:do I Need Surgery
Alternate Heat And Cold Therapy
Besides the RICE method, another knee pain remedy is alternately applying a heating pad and a cold compress. As mentioned earlier, a cold compress helps reduce inflammation. A heating pad, in contrast, helps relieve the pain.
Alternately apply the heating pad and cold compress a couple of times a day for a maximum of 15 to 20 minutes per application. Whether you use a hot or cold compress, remember to wrap a towel around your knee.
What About Pain At The Front Of The Knee And How To Treat It
This type of pain is very common and generally happens because of injury due to overuse or through incorrect performing of any exercise. It normally affects teenagers and athletes. The following can be the treatment for this type of pain
Stopping the activity that has caused this pain for a while till the pain has not healed itself
Applying ice when the knee hurts
Performing strength exercise that targets the affected knee region
- Medicines as prescribed by doctors
Apart from these treatments, in case of injury due to a sudden accident or fall, always consult a doctor. Also if the knee pain has turned joints red, warm and swollen, a professional medical treatment must be sought. And if you don’t want to bear knee pain, follow a calcium-rich diet right from childhood. And the fatty ones, lose weight. Period.
Up Your Calcium Intake
Getting too little calcium raises the risk of osteoporosis, a brittle-bone condition that accelerates if you have RA. Men and women should get 1,000 milligrams of calcium a day, 1,200 for women over 50 and men over 70. Dairy is the most famous source of calcium, but its also found in such veggies as cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale, kohlrabi, broccoli, and turnip greens. Here are 11 foods with more calcium than a glass of milk.
How To Manage Pain After Knee Replacement Surgery
This article was medically reviewed by Eric Christensen, DPT. Eric Christensen is a Physical Therapist based in Chandler, Arizona. With over a decade of experience, Eric works in both orthopedic and neurological fields and specializes in custom orthotic prescription and casting, vestibular reprogramming, and manual therapy. He holds a Bachelors degree in Exercise Science with a focus in Sports Medicine from Colorado State University and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Regis University. In practice, Eric takes a developmental approach to rehabilitation utilizing the Selective Functional Movement Assessment. He uses functional movement patterning and manual therapy to return patients to prior levels of function.There are 13 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page.wikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. In this case, several readers have written to tell us that this article was helpful to them, earning it our reader-approved status. This article has been viewed 139,135 times.
What You Need To Know:
Knee pain may start suddenly, or it may be a long-term problem. You may have pain on the side, front, or back of your knee. You may have knee stiffness and swelling. You may hear popping sounds or feel like your knee is giving way or locking up as you walk. You may feel pain when you sit, stand, walk, or climb up and down stairs. Knee pain can be caused by conditions such as obesity, inflammation, or strains or tears in ligaments or tendons.
Ayurvedic Home Remedies For Knee Pain
Knee pain often starts with aggressive sports exercises or other activities. Wrong posture, Tendinitis, muscle strain, injury to cartilage and ligaments often results in problematic knees. Many people deal with knee pain in their lifetime because of ligament injury and increasing age.
The severity of joint pain differs from person to person, but it can hinder daily activities. The inability to bend down and stand up with acute pain and agony makes life difficult. Many people are unable to carry out their daily chores because of extreme pain in their knees. Its not easy to live with constant nagging pain. We need a way out. Moderate and mild knee pain responds very well to home remedies and Ayurvedic therapies. Opt-out for these treatments.
Who Is At Risk For Mcl Pain
Anyone can experience MCL pain, though athletes are at a greater risk simply because of the nature of their profession. Here are some factors that will increase your risk of sustaining this injury.
- Playing soccer: Its very common for MCL injuries to occur due to a soccer ball hitting the knee.
- Playing contact sports: While soccer most commonly causes MCL injuries, any sport or athletic activity that involves potential hits or trauma to the knee can cause an MCL tear, including football, rugby, and hockey.
- Playing sports that involve sudden movements: Sports such as skiing, basketball, lacrosse, badminton, and tennis can all result in MCL tears or sprains.
- Repeated stress: MCL injuries can be caused by stress as a result of repetitive movements, such as running, jogging, dancing, or similar activities. MCL pain with running isnt as common as with contact sports, but it can occur.
Question 3 Of 10:what Other Non
Physical Activity/ Strength Training
One of the most common causes of knee pain, osteoarthritis, can be avoided by indulging oneself in physical activities. Being physically active strengthens the cartilage.
Strength training that works the upper leg muscles are very effective for the good-health of the knee joint.
Some exercises that can be done at home for strengthening knees:
a. Straightening and raising a leg while sitting or lying down.
b. Alternatively, placing one foot on a step while keeping the other at ground level. Repeating the motion for a few more times.
c. Sit on a chair and then stand up. Try to avoid taking the support of hands. This should be done for a minute and in a slow, controlled way.
d. Holding a chair and performing squats until kneecaps cover the toes. Repeat this 10 times.
Reducing Inflammation In The Body
OA has long been considered a wear-and-tear disease. Prolonged, excess pressure on the joints will cause inflammation.
But recent suggests that inflammation may be a risk factor rather than a consequence.
Obesity may increase inflammation levels in the body, which may lead to joint pain. Losing weight can reduce this inflammatory response.
One looked at data for people who lost an average of around 2 pounds a month over a range of 3 months to 2 years. In most studies, markers of inflammation in their bodies fell significantly.
Lateral Collateral Ligament Sprain Or Strain Treatment
It will suspect an LCL strain given to pain on the outside of the knee after receiving a traumatic contact force to the inside of the knee. Your medical practitioner may order diagnostic imaging to assess the total extent of the injury.
In cases of a complete tear, it should need surgery. Symptoms resolve with rest and activity modification. However, depending on the severity, recovery times might varyA grade 1 tear taking 2-3 weeks, and a grade 3 tear taking 3-6 months.
Grades of LCL Tear & Recovery Time
- Grade I: The LCL has been overstretched, whereas theres no major injury; It will compromise its functions until its healed.
- Grade II: The LCL has been partly torn and should need surgery to repair depending on the extent of the injury.
- Grade III: a complete tear of the LCL requiring surgery to reconstruct the ligament.
Ligaments act not solely as chains connecting bones together; They are also extremely receptor-rich tissues. Embedded within fibers are tiny cells that sense changes in joint position .
Once the ligaments tear, the sensitivity of those cells is also disruptedless information regarding knee joint position reaches the brain. This may produce joint instability, losses in balance, and diminish muscle reflexes. For these reasons, when the pain subsides, balancing exercises are typically used to build the joints sense of position back up.
Simple Home Exercises And Stretches Can Help Ease Some Common Types Of Knee Pain
If youve got sore knees, exercise might seem like the hardest thing you can do but its also one of the best.
“Exercise is one of the most important things you can do for knee pain,” says Dr. Lauren Elson, an instructor in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School.
The right combination of strengthening and stretching exercises can relieve pain by helping to improve the way the joint moves and functions.
“The knee is often an innocent bystander between the hip and the foot. Knee pain is often caused by problems occurring above or below,” says Dr. Elson.
For example, weak hip muscles may cause more strain on the knee, intensifying your pain. Strengthening the muscles around the hip joint can help relieve it, says Dr. Elson.
In addition, knee pain is sometimes caused or aggravated by tight muscles around the knee, a problem that is often successfully addressed by stretching. If the muscles arent flexible, the knee joint sometimes wont move properly, says Dr. Elson.
Lateral Collateral Ligament Sprain
A lateral ligament sprain is a knee injury involving overstretching and tearing of the ligament on the outer side of the knee.
Causes: Sudden twisting or an awkward fall where the lower leg is forced inwards or a blow to the inside of the knee.
- Pain increases in walking, on stairs or with sports.
How To Reduce Knee Pain At Home
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Knee problems are a common occurrence, and the extreme pain can hinder your daily activities, such as walking.
Most knee problems are a result of continual stress and old age, but injuries or sudden straining movements can also cause knee pain. The pain can range from a mild nuisance to a disabling impediment, and its intensity may increase over time.
This article lists simple things you can do at home to manage and prevent knee pain and inflammation.
How To Get Rid Of Unused Opioids
Do not keep unused medicine “in case” you think you may need it. Having it in the house where other adults, children or pets could reach it is unsafe.
- To get rid of unused opioids, bring them to a drop-off location or to an Allina Health Pharmacy. To find a location near you:
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What Is Knee Pain
Its not surprising that many of us have either experienced knee pain ourselves or heard someone complain about it. After all, its a common complaint that affects people of all ages, especially the elderly. In Singapore alone, one local study revealed that nearly half of the elderly experience knee pain. Whats concerning is that half of the participants chose to suffer in silence rather than consult their doctor for treatment.
Knee pain can originate anywhere from the knees bony structures to its muscles and tissues. Individuals may be able to point out exactly where the pain is coming from or say that their entire knee is aching. The nature of the problem likewise varies; some cases develop suddenly, while others observe a mild discomfort that gets worse over time. Overexertion or repeated stress on the knee may be causing the pain, but its also possible that the patient has an underlying medical condition like or . Determining the root cause is crucial because it will dictate the treatment, which can range from home remedies and exercises to medications and surgery.
Are you or your loved one experiencing knee pain?Heres how Homage can help.
Read on to learn how to better manage and treat knee pain.
How To Get Started
If youre ready to give tai chi a try, you might be wondering how to get started. Here are a few tips that will point you in the right direction.
- Find an instructor: The best way to learn and practice tai chi is with an instructor. You can look for classes at senior centers, local fitness facilities, the YMCA, or tai chi centers. If youre unable to locate any on your own, try searching online.
- Watch the class first: Talk to the instructor ahead of time about observing the class before you commit. This allows you to see the moves in action and get a feel for the class. If you can, try to talk with a few of the participants to see how they like doing tai chi.
- Check out YouTube: Beyond the more formal videos you can find online, YouTube is also home to some great clips on different tai chi moves.
What You Can Do To Manage Your Symptoms:
- Rest your knee so it can heal. Limit activities that increase your pain. Do low-impact exercises, such as walking or swimming.
- Apply ice to help reduce swelling and pain. Use an ice pack, or put crushed ice in a plastic bag. Cover it with a towel before you apply it to your knee. Apply ice for 15 to 20 minutes every hour, or as directed.
- Apply compression to help reduce swelling. Use a brace or bandage only as directed.
- Elevate your knee to help decrease pain and swelling. Elevate your knee while you are sitting or lying down. Prop your leg on pillows to keep your knee above the level of your heart.
- Prevent your knee from moving as directed. Your healthcare provider may put on a cast or splint. You may need to wear a leg brace to stabilize your knee. A leg brace can be adjusted to increase your range of motion as your knee heals.
Ditch The Heelsand The Flats
High heels arent good for your knees, theyre not good for your feet. The lower the heel, the better, says Dr. White, who recommends footwear with heels no higher than two inches. Also bad for knees: Shoes with no arch support, like loafers and ballet flats. If you love the ease of either, get over-the-counter inserts that can provide a bit more support. And if you walk a lot, splurge on a good pair of kicks that can really cushion your steps. Then slip on those heels or loafers once you get to your destination, says White.
Your Role In Creating A Pain Plan
After surgery, it is common to have pain. A member of your health care team will monitor your pain level often and help you review treatment options.
All of the following information will help your health care team prescribe the right medicine and therapy for your pain, and prevent problems . Tell a member of your health care team:
- if you have allergies or reactions to pain medicine
- what methods of pain control have worked or have not worked well in the past
- where you feel pain and how much pain you have
- what makes your pain better or worse
- if your pain starts to get worse or you have new pain
- what vitamins, herbal and natural products you are taking
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Tuesday, 3 June 2014
BIG Park - BIG Post 'Yellowstone National Park' - Sheer Beauty
Of all the national parks Yellowstone was on our "bucket list" so we were both really looking forward riding in here on Saturday 31st May. We entered the park from the West Entrance from our ride down from Big Sky.
Yellowstone National Park is located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho. It was established by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872.
Yellowstone was the worlds first designated National Park and is a world heritage site and biosphere site.
The park sits on a massive volcano called the Yellowstone Caldera or the volcanic caldera or super volcano, which was a bit of a worry because it is active and one day it just may "blow." Some scientist and sensational journalist predict that if the world's largest super-volcano did erupt it could wipe out two-thirds of the U.S. This is the nightmare that scientists are predicting could happen if the world’s largest super-volcano erupts for the first time in 600,000 years, as it could do in the near future. Yellowstone National Park’s caldera has erupted three times in the last 2.1million years and researchers monitoring it say we could be in for another eruption. They said that the super-volcano underneath the Wyoming park has been rising at a record rate since 2004 - its floor has gone up three inches per year for the last three years alone, the fastest rate since records began in 1923.
The bikes and The Blighty-Boys prepare for some time on top of the largest volcano on the planet and riding some of the 2,221,766 acres of Wyoming wilderness.
After seeing this sign we were hoping to see some grizzly bears or brown bears but sadly they were not around that day. "Yogi and Boo-Boo" must have scared them all away (yes we know that was "Jellystone Park")
Bison/Buffalo coming down to the waters edge for a drink and some more grazing
Some big males just chilling out. But don't be fooled. These beast can run at 20 - 25mph and have been know to charge and batter cars. Just think what they could do to a motorcycle. Sadly each year people are killed by driving into these majestic beasts in their cars, which we assume must happen at night because they are hard to miss in daylight. Apparently Bison eyes don't reflect in headlights.
Great to see them still thriving here in Yellowstone Park and quite sad to think that they were slaughtered in their millions and nearly became extinct more than 100 years ago.
The lower Geyser Basin in the distance on the western side of the park. See the sulpha steam plumes rising. A real nice smell of rotten eggs as you approach them
A couple of "old geysers" meet a real Geyser!
It was like being on the surface of another planet walking around the wooden boardwalks of the Lower Geyser Basin
Some stunning colours can be found in the pools of boiling steaming water
This looked like a large crater of boiling hot chocolate….mmmmm didn't smell like one though
Boiling hot mud exploding from another hole
Another old 'Geyser' getting excited
8,391 feet thats approximately 2,560 metres and cold, just look at the snow here at the Continental Divide. This is where rivers start to run either east to the Atlantic Ocean or West to the Pacific Ocean. It's amazing to think this because those oceans are thousand miles away from this point.
Lewis Lake in the south of the park still thawing, but still very frozen and cold at 8,200 feet or some 2,500 metres up
West Thumb on the south eastern side of the park
Wild Elk grazing. These deer are absolutely huge and several miles back before these photo's were taken one ran out in front of me on the road. We had been told to be very mindful of this risk whilst riding alongside thick forest. The trouble is they are so well camouflaged so you only really see them once they are physically on the road! Fortunately the road was dry and Jon and I were able to brake in time thanks for ABS. I am not sure who would come off worse a 500Kg Harley or an Elk if they were to collide - probably the Harley - yikes!
Wild Mountain Sheep spotted on the East side of the park
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- Dairy and related foods.
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- Do not force your child to eat.
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According to UNESCO, the oldest date to the early ninth century, the last to the seventeenth, with peak in the period from 1000 to 1200 CE. About 200 of them survive, plus the ruins of many more.
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On December 22, 2018, the United States government officially “shut down” after lawmakers were unable to reach agreement regarding budget funding. A shutdown effectively means that funding has lapsed for nine cabinet departments and various other government agencies, including salaries for about 800,000 federal employees.
For many who work in drug development, there were immediate questions about the impact that the shutdown would have on the FDA and on the review of investigational products, including those reviews which were already in process at the time of the shutdown.
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has been communicating with the public extensively and primarily through his Twitter feed, with some updates also being posted on the FDA website. About 40% of FDA staff have been furloughed (told not to come to work) and the remainder, whose roles are considered essential, are working without pay. In general, FDA has confirmed that they will continue to perform activities related to vital public health and safety issues, including responding to outbreaks of food-borne or medical illnesses, and safety inspection of imported foods and medical devices. FDA can also continue activities that are funded by carryover user fees, since that funding does not come from the federal budget, although those funds will run out soon (1-2 months) and new fees cannot be accepted.
With regard to drug development projects specifically, key messages about what the FDA can and cannot do during the shutdown are:
- New Investigational New Drug (IND) applications will be accepted but will not be considered “received” and will not be reviewed (that is, the 30-day review period will not start and if the submission was received before December 22, the review period clock is on hold). FDA will only review submissions such as IND amendments that are related to emergent safety issues.
- Single-patient INDs for expanded access will continue to be reviewed.
- New Drug Applications (NDAs) and Biologic Licensing Applications (BLAs) that involve payment of a fee in accordance with the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) cannot be accepted. A small subset of submissions that do not include a fee can be accepted (orphan indications, small business fee waivers, etc). This also applies to Generic Drug User Fee Amendments, Biosimilar User Fee Amendments, Medical Device User Fee Amendments, Animal Drug User Fee Amendments, or the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments.
For biopharma sponsors, investigators, patients and families, these limitations are already translating into real impacts on development programs.
On CNN on January 8, 2019, Anderson Cooper interviewed Sarah Doerr, the mother of a child with a rare neurological disease who is waiting for a clinical trial that was scheduled to start in early 2019 pending regulatory approvals. According to Ms. Doerr, the study investigators say that their emails to FDA are met with automated replies that their contacts have been furloughed, and there is now no clear timeline for the study start. When the interview aired, Scott Gottlieb immediately posted a tweet asking CNN to help him contact Ms. Doerr, saying “…saying “…Nobody should be unable to access a clinical trial or compassionate use drug owing to the funding lapse. We will help her. Our drug review staff remains at their posts across our centers….”
The biopharma company Aimmune told Stat News that they are unsure of the status of their marketing application for a treatment for peanut allergy. The application was submitted on December 21 and while PDUFA fees should be covering some review activities, it is not clear whether FDA will meet the February 19 date for informing the company whether their application is accepted for review, leaving them in limbo.
At WCG, we are initially seeing impacts on sponsors who have Phase 1 and other pharmacokinetic studies planned, some of which were within the 30-day IND review window at the time of the shutdown.
Sponsors are unsure whether they should proceed with planned screening and dosing dates at the research centers; limited space at the research centers may be booked far in advance, so forgoing the currently scheduled dates may mean that it takes months to get the study rescheduled. At this time, WCG is advising sponsors not to proceed if the 30-day IND review is not completed.
With no indication of a resolution to the shutdown in sight, it is likely that the effects on clinical trials and drug development programs will continue to multiply. We’ll continue to work with our biopharma and researcher colleagues to mitigate the impact of these effects wherever possible.
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