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By Isabel Morales
On the outer edge of southwestern Havana, Cuba, there is a large neighborhood called Marianao, where The Buena Vista Social Club began. The Buena Vista Social Club is a story of talented Afro-Cuban musicians and artists who saw their music fading into oblivion after the 1959 Cuban Revolution, but who never abandoned the hope to see their music thrive again. It is a story of the revival of long-forgotten musicians and a genre that is at the heart of Cuban Music: the son cubano—a quintessential Afro-Cuban musical form.
Son has a broad range of meaning, from the designation of its complex musical elements to the identification of the essence of Cuban music—or the thing that makes it Cuban. However, son translates roughly to “the Cuban sound” (Robbins, 1990). The Cuban son originated in the eastern region of Cuba in the late 1800s, when there was a fusion of African musical traditions of the Bantu people with Spanish musical traditions. The early son instruments were a trio composed of claves (a percussion set of wooden sticks), maracas, and a guitar which then evolved to include the tres (a type of six-string guitar), bongo drums, trumpets, and the piano (Ilich, 2019). At the beginning of the 20th century, the son was a genre popular among Afro-Cubans and the working classes, which created a negative association with the genre fueled by racism and discrimination. Despite these existing prejudices, the Cuban son’s popularity rapidly spread throughout the country (Tierra, 2019).
The social club was established in the 1940s—during Cuba’s musical golden age that lasted from 1930-1959. It started off as an only-members venue and acted as a hub for artists that led activities such as musical and dance performances. The club was mainly run my members that represented a cabildo (African ethnic associations in colonial Cuba), as Cuban society during this period was organized around these clubs whose membership was determined by ethnicity (Cunningham, 2018). Racial discrimination against Afro-Cubans was institutionalized, therefore Black and mixed-race Cubans were not allowed in the luxurious cabarets and casinos in which white Cubans and foreigners socialized. It marked a peak of American tourism to Cuba and the nightlife scene of casinos and nightclubs, many of which were funded by American gangsters. The Cuban government during this period, especially the dictator Fulgencio Batista, facilitated the investments of American mafia on the island (Bodenheimer, 2019).
Batista’s regime ended with the onset of the Cuban revolution, led by Fidel Castro in 1959, and it marked a huge turning point for Cuban musical culture. The newly elected President Manuel Urrutia Lleó, began closing casinos, nightclubs, and other establishments, to allow for a more racially integrated and egalitarian society, and because they were seen as symbols of capitalism and foreign imperialism (Cunningham, 2018). Because the revolution banned racial segregation, the recreational clubs that Afro-Cubans were members of were also outlawed, since they were believed to continue this idea of racial division within society—resulting in the closure of The Buena Vista Social Club (Cunningham, 2018).
Though the Cuban government continued to support traditional Cuban music after the revolution, the emergence of pop music and salsa began to overshadow traditional Afro-Cuban music and several musicians lost their jobs. Many of them thought their musical days were over. However, The Buena Vista Social Club was reintroduced during the 1990s (Cunningham, 2018).
After the Soviet collapse in the 1990s, Cuba was just beginning to open back up to the outside world. Tourism was restarting and record companies from abroad begun their hunt for musical talent on the island (Barton, 2019). Today, Cuba is one of the most popular Caribbean destinations, with travel bans for its citizens lifted, economic reforms initiated, and trade restrictions eased. Though these changes were most likely inevitable, the Buena Vista Social Club project and its musicians played a huge role in changing the world’s view of the country and culture (Barton, 2019). British record producer Nick Gold and American guitarist Ry Cooder had the idea of showing the connection of Cuban and West African music. With the help of Cuban bandleader Juan de Marcos González, they began assembling a group of traditional Cuban musicians who had performed at the Buena Vista Club during its golden era and were in their 70s and even late 80s (Tsioulcas, 2017). They recruited musicians such as Ibrahim Ferrer, who, at the time they found him, was 69 years old, no longer singing, and shining shoes to earn some money. Therefore, many of the musicians had not performed in years, but one thing they still had was a huge faith in their music: the Cuban son (Tsioulcas, 2017).
At the time of their album’s release in 1997, no one realized how big of an impact it would have. It became the best-selling album in Cuban history and its massive success brought back artists who were lost in history and a genre that was almost forgotten. It has been more than twenty years since the Buena Vista Social Club album was released, and several of its stellar musicians have passed away (Tsioulcas, 2017). Yet, their music continues to be widely known on the island and abroad. In Havana’s street corners, one can still here musicians regularly playing the son interpreted by The Buena Vista Social Club.
Popular songs by The Buena Vista Social Club:
1. Chan Chan
2. Dos Gardenias
3. El Cuarto de Tula
4. El Carretero
5. De Camino a La Vereda
Barton, L. (2019, June 12). Buena Vista Social Club: the legends look back. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/mar/22/buena-vista-social-club-the-sweet-sound-of-cuba
Bodenheimer, R. (2019, October 4). Buena Vista Social Club: Cuban Music Recaptures the World’s Attention. ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/buena-vista-social-club-4768508
Cunningham, E. (2018, September 19). The Amazing And Eternal Legacy Of The Buena Vista Social Club. Culture Trip. https://theculturetrip.com/caribbean/cuba/articles/a-musical-legacy-the-buena-vista-social-club/
Ilich, T. (2019, March 28). What Is Son Cubano Music? LiveAbout. https://www.liveabout.com/son-the-heart-of-cuban-music-2141561
Robbins, J. (1990). The Cuban "Son" as Form, Genre, and Symbol. Latin American Music Review / Revista De Música Latinoamericana, 11(2), 182-200. doi:10.2307/780124
Tierra, C. (2019, November 1). El son cubano, su origen, historia y evolución [The Cuban son, its origin, history, and evolution]. About Español. https://www.aboutespanol.com/el-son-cubano-su-origen-historia-y-evolucion-298254
Tsioulcas, A. (2017, September 26). 20 Years On, That Buena Vista Social Club Magic Endures. npr. https://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2017/09/26/552677631/20-years-on-that-buena-vista-social-club-magic-endures | <urn:uuid:ffbf94b3-db99-4d18-b513-9aea77c553b4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://www.panoramas.pitt.edu/art-and-culture/revival-afro-cuban-son-buena-vista-social-club | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.958451 | 1,660 | 3.53125 | 4 |
A collection of correspondence to and from Voltaire, as well as three pages of poetry written by Voltaire. Many letters in
the collection are either to or from Frederick the Great, who was the King of Prussia from 1740-1786. The correspondence between
Voltaire and Frederick, as well as all the other correspondence in the collection covers such topics as freedom of expression
in 18th Century France and wars which were going on in Europe at the time. Voltaire was sick and apparently bed-ridden while
he wrote some of the later letters. Voltaire incorporated some poetry directly into his letters, but in this collection there
are also three pages of poetry dedicated to various people.
Voltaire, who wrote and received the letters in this collection, was born in 1694 and died in 1778. Voltaire was a pen name;
his full name was Francois Marie Arouet. Voltaire is known for his defense of the separation of church and state, and his
advocacy for freedom of religion and expression, topics which are all discussed in the correspondence within this collection.
Many of the letters in this collection were between Voltaire and Frederick the Great, who both seemed to admire each other
immensely. Frederick the Great was King of Prussia during the War of Austrian Succession and the Seven Years War, and he wrote
several letters to Voltaire describing aspects of the wars. Several of the letters also mention and discuss a couple of cases
of Protestants in France who were being unjustly punished solely because of their faith. The cases mentioned include Jean
Calas and Pierre-Paul Sirven, both of whom were eventually exonerated thanks to Voltaire's efforts. Calas was executed, however,
before he was exonerated.
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Nigeria is likely going to be hit by a massive cyber-attack in the coming weeks, according to a top government official.
This is coming in the wake of one of the largest cyber-attacks in history, which has affected over 100, 000 computers in 99 countries including Russia and China.
The official, who pleaded anonymity because he was not cleared to speak to the media on the issue, told Daily Trust on Sunday yesterday why Nigeria is a possible target.
“Nigeria has been flagged among the countries to be attacked. Our massive usage of Microsoft Operating System has already made us vulnerable. We may see the true picture next week when work resumes,” the official who is a cybercrime prevention expert told our reporter on phone.
He said it was most likely the attack had already hit the country because it was only reported globally yesterday (Friday).
But the National Information Development Agency (NITDA) said yesterday it had yet to receive any report of an attack on any of establishment in the country.
NITDA’s Director General, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami said though no attack has been reported anywhere in the country, the agency had put measures in place to prevent it from spreading to Nigeria.
He said the ransomware attack was exploiting vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Windows Operating System, especially those not currently supported such as Windows XP, Windows 8, Windows Server 2003.
“Microsoft released a patch for the vulnerability in March and machines that were updated with the patch would have been automatically protected,” Dr Pantami said.
Furthermore, the NITDA DG said should any system be infected by the ransomware, it should be isolated from other networks to prevent the threat from further spreading.
In addition, he said, the following action could be taken immediately: remove the system from network, do not use flash/pen drive/external drives on the system to copy files to other systems, format the system completely, and contact NITDA’s Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team for assistance.
Media reports say the massive cyber-attack, which is using tools believed to have been stolen from the US National Security Agency (NSA), came to limelight Friday when many organisations noticed disruption in their online activities.
Britain, Russia, China and spain are among the countries to have suffered the most from the attack with an NHS staff sharing screenshots of the WannaCry programme, which demanded a payment of $300 (£230) in virtual currency Bitcoin to unlock the files for each computer.
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Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Trouble Times, Soong-Chan Rah. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2015.
Summary: A commentary and exposition of the book of Lamentations that advocates for the restoration of the practice of lament as part of the worship of American churches, particularly majority culture evangelical churches.
Have you ever experienced terrible suffering, or terrible loss, or have witnessed horrible events such as have dominated our news of late and been deeply moved to turmoil and grief that cries out to God, or even the four walls around you, “how long?” Now, when was the last time that you did this as part of a service of worship in your church, if you regularly attend one?
Soong-Chan Rah contends that this was an important part of the worship life of ancient Israel that has been lost in many of our churches in North America. We focus on triumph and victory and success. We see problems and we go around the world to solve them. And we begin to believe we are the answers to the world’s problems–whether they be the problems of the inner city or the problems of the countries in the majority world.
Rah contends that our celebration and praise must be balanced with lament. He writes:
“What do we lose as a result of this imbalance? American Christians that flourish under the existing system seek to maintain the existing dynamics of inequality and remain in the theology of celebration over and against the theology of suffering. Promoting one perspective over the other, however, diminishes our theological discourse. To only have a theology of celebration at the cost of a theology of suffering is incomplete. The intersection of the two threads provides the opportunity to engage in the fullness of the gospel message. Lament and praise must go hand in hand.”
Rah seeks to redress this imbalance by an exposition (part of InterVarsity Press’s Resonate series) of the book of Lamentations, a book attributed to the prophet Jeremiah. Rah contends that in addition to Jeremiah, the book incorporates the voices of the sufferers left behind in Jerusalem after the Babylonians destroyed the city walls and took into exile the best and the brightest and the wealthiest of the city. What were left were women, children, the elderly and other marginalized people to mourn over the death of their city and the loss of loved ones as they struggle to survive.
The book is organized according to the five chapters, or “laments” of the book, with several chapters devoted to each lament. Chapter 1 mourns the death of the city. Chapter 2 struggles with what it means that all of this has come about by the providence of God. Chapter 3 which is three times as long as the other chapters forms a climax to the lament and calls us into deep identification with the suffering. Chapter 4 reminds us of the hollowness of all human achievements in the eyes of God. Chapter 5 concludes with a corporate lament that looks to God for answers even when their don’t seem to be any answers.
Along the way Rah provides textual and historical insight into the book, discussing the “dirge-like” character of these laments, appropriate at the funeral for a city, the death of a vision of national greatness. He helps us understand the acrostic structure of the first four chapters, including the threefold intensification of this pattern in the climactic chapter 3. Perhaps of greatest value is that Rah helps us identify some of the voices of the marginalized, particularly the women who have lost husbands, perhaps children–who often are the voices of suffering.
Perhaps the greatest challenge of the book is Rah’s pointed applications of the book to the American church, particularly dominant culture, white evangelicalism. We have failed to listen to the voices of lament around us, from the native peoples robbed and subjugated and exterminated and marginalized, from African Americans forcibly enslaved, raped, lynched, and then “freed” to live in a racialized society, and other poor and marginalized in our society. Instead of taking their laments to heart and understanding our own complicity and our own paradoxical enslavement to hate and privilege, we deny the problem, or plant our own urban churches or give “handups” which assumes a certain superiority. What we do here, we do around the world, instead of acknowledging the riches of every culture and our partnership with other believers. We make enterprises out of even our justice ministries while failing to face either our cultural or political captivities.
Lament is the place we come to, according to Rah, when we realize that none of that is really working, when even our well-intended efforts contribute to the inequities of the world and that we are deeply impoverished in the midst of our affluence. It is a place of both repentance and the grace of God.
This is an uncomfortable book, and like Rah’s The Next Evangelicalism (reviewed here), an incisive critique of American evangelicalism. Don’t read this if you are looking for a “feel good” book! But if your heart aches because of the predominance of violence and hatred despite so much “progress,” if the glitzy celebrations of your church life don’t seem in touch with the ragged realities of our land, and if your stomach turns with the pronouncements and alliances of some of our religious “leaders,” then a book on lamenting and making the prayers of Lamentations our own might be timely. It was for me.
Editor’s Note: Thank-you to Bob Trube for sharing his reviews with Emerging Scholars! Bob first posted the above review on Bob on Books. I found this a provocative piece to give consideration to in the midst of violent times yearning for healing/reconciliation (nationally and internationally), American presidential politics driven by polarization with little space for dialogue on important topics of governance (internally and in relationship to other nations), and an aggressive American holiday consumer season trying to set-up shop before Thanksgiving . . . with (Advent and) Christmas just around the corner (before the close of 2016).
For further reflection on the American political landscape, I once again commend to you Bob’s review of One Nation Under God (Emerging Scholars Network (ESN) Blog), Matt Meyer’s A How-to Survival Guide for Election Season (InterVarsity blog), and Joshua Wu’s The Myth of the Evangelical Voter (ESN Blog). For Joshua’s engagement of the American presidential election click here (part of the larger ESN politics tag). Looking forward to his election debrief. Stay tuned . . .
If you haven’t already done such, please join me in praying for God’s grace upon not only the election process, but also the daily governing of the United States of America. Furthermore, pray for the people of God across the nations to love God and neighbor, not forgetting the importance of lament. Pray that we truly give witness to reality of the new heavens and new earth by word, life, vocation, and dialogical engagement. Come, Lord Jesus! Come! ~ Thomas B. Grosh IV, Associate Director, Emerging Scholars Network
About the author:
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Ghosts of Evergreen Cemetery by artist Mark McCullough
CO-EXISTING WITH COYOTES
“We do not know with full clarity [coyotes] their desires or motivations.
We cannot know, or can never be sure that we know, what they know.”
– David Abram
“Archeological and historical evidence is undeniable: for the 15,000 years since we humans have been in North America, coyotes have always been capable of living among us.” – Dan Flores
Coyote is a unique Keystone Carnivore, very capable of living among us, alongside us, near us. Other Keystone carnivores like wolves, grizzly bears, mountain lions tend to remain far away from human habitation. And as a result, the ecosystems where we live can often lack balance and be ecologically impoverished. So Coyote’s presence among us enriches the landscape and all the life that is there, including our own.
However, the knowledge of how to live with this carnivore has not been handed down to us. Because our European ancestors had no knowledge of the value of carnivores and feared them, they had only one relationship with them ….they feared them …they killed them.
“When we are seized by fear we lose our ability to evaluate reality. We don’t see what is there, we see what we want to see, or what we think ought to be there, or what we are afraid might be there. The result is the miseries of life.” Jon Franklin
So we belong to a generation that has been given a challenge to reconsider our relationship with carnivores. We know so much more about them through our science, and so we have a choice: hand down to our children the continued killing of our carnivores, or teach ourselves how to live with them. What would you choose?
What is Coexistence: Living in the same place in peace
It is an invitation to understand what life is like for a wild Coyote. What is happening in their life at different times of the year: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall…and what is happening in their home, their territory: is their forest being clearcut, is there drought, severe winters, starvation, do you understand that Coyote likes to be out during the day as much as you do, do you know who Coyote’s preferred wild prey are, do you understand that coyote likes to walk on trails as much as you do, do you understand that each coyote is a unique individual and each one relates to us in their own way, do you understand that a coyote “reads” you….
It is an invitation to understand how our behaviors affect theirs. Do you use rodent poisons in your home, do you feed wild birds who attract coyote’s prey to your doorstep, do you allow your cat to roam outside without your supervision, do you let your dog outside unsupervised, do you know the respectful behaviors you should practice during Coyote’s pup rearing time, do you know how to behave when you and coyote unexpectedly meet each other when you are walking in their territory, do you allow people to kill coyotes on your land?
This is what this website is about…then fear goes away and respect takes it place.
Coexistence requires learned skills that are practiced, passed on and shared. So the more we try to understand life from the Coyote’s point of view, and the more we understand how our behavior affects the behavior of coyotes, the more we will understand that Coexistence is possible.
- If you remember nothing else about coexisting, remember this
- COYOTES ARE NEVER TO SEE US AS A SOURCE OF FOOD … EVER!
- NEVER feed coyotes intentionally or unintentionally.
- Do not feed your pets outside ~ all pet food should be stored inside, that includes food for your domestic livestock.
- Pick up fruit that has fallen from your fruit trees ~ coyotes have a sweet tooth and like diverse kinds of fruit.
Keep your compost enclosed and secure.
- Keep your trash containers well secured, and do not leave trash bags out overnight for the morning trash pickup. Though research has shown that coyotes do not tend to eat trash…they much rather have their wild food…..in leaving trash out, they will come to understand that humans are a source of food.
- Use wise judgment when feeding wild birds. In fact, think twice before you feed wild birds. Remember, they are wild and fully capable of finding their own food year round. If you have fed them in the past, in order to enjoy seeing them, think instead of ways that you can plant flowers and trees and shrubs that will draw them to your yard. Create habitat for them.
- A caution with bird feeders: Because they draw many other animals to them other than birds, including some of coyote’s favorite wild foods ~ rodents. And in drawing coyote’s favorite foods close to your house, you may draw coyote close to your house as well.
We want to keep our coyotes and all wildlife wild!
- Keep your pets in sight while they are outside, even if you have a fenced yard. This is particularly true after dusk when many wildlife species become active.
- Keep cats inside, or provide an outdoor area that is secure and protected. This not only keeps your cats safe but also many songbirds as well. Domestic cats are taking a heavy toll on our native songbird populations.
- If your dog does not stay close to you off leash, then keep them on a leash in natural areas and particularly from April to August, when coyotes are raising their pups. Coyotes, like all wild canines, are very caring and protective parents. If your dog is running free near a coyote’s den at this time, the parents may see your dog as a threat to the safety of their pups, and respond accordingly. If you find yourself in this situation, restrain your dog, and backtrack on the route you took, and this will often lead you out of a den area and away from the protected pups.
Remember ~ every coyote has their own unique personality, just like us. Some of them are very shy, some very curious, some bold, some reclusive, some engaging.
Also remember that a coyote that was born in April will look like a mature adult coyote in November ~ but they are still learning about their world which is new to them, and they are not mature. By this time of the year, pups that were born in the spring will spend time in their parents’ territory independently, or one that is quite the adventurer will disperse from the parent’s territory.
If you are walking in a natural area and a coyote approaches you, know that he or she may be a very curious inexperienced coyote who is wondering who you are, or he or she may also be a more curious or bold coyote. In either case, allow them their safe space, and DO NOT RUN AWAY from them. If you have a small child or a tiny dog with you in this situation, pick them up. If you are frightened, throw your hands up in the air to make yourself look big and yell out loudly. However, healthy wild coyotes by this time have turned on their heels and are gone. If not, you can throw sticks in their direction to send them off.
Because a coyote approaches you, it does NOT mean that they have Rabies. If you have knowledge about this, you can protect yourself from all the “fear media” that is out there. Research has shown that coyotes have the lowest level of rabies of any land mammal in North America: .01 of 1%.
Coyotes are very intelligent wild canines, and in their encounters with us, they will often try to “read” us. So if a coyote stands still and stares at you for a while before turning on their heels and running away, they are “reading” you. It doesn’t take them long to do it either! Our learning to interpret coyote behavior is like our attempt to “read” them as well. But if we allow fear to dominate an encounter, we allow it to take away from the encounter. And doesn’t this sound familiar …because we do these same things with our fellow humans.
“Animal activity patterns reflect millions of years of adaptation. It is hard to believe we can simply squeeze nature into the dark half of each day and expect the wild ones to function and thrive.” Justin Brashare PhD
Another misconception that many people have is this: If a coyote is seen during the day, there is something wrong with them. Remember that this is a FALLACY. Coyotes, like other carnivores, like to be out in the daytime just like us. The reason we will not see them often during the day is because they have been so persecuted on our continent, that they hunt at dusk and early morning to protect themselves from us. You may tend to see them more during the day from April to August because coyote parents have to hunt much more in order to feed their pups. On farms where coyotes feel safe, they will often mouse during the day after the farmer has mowed his field.
So whenever you observe a Coyote on the Landscape,
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Day of the Panzer (Paperback)
A Story of American Heroism and Sacrifice in Southern France
On August 15, 1944, L Company hit the beaches in southern France, joined by the tank crews of 2nd Lt. Andrew Orient’s 3rd Platoon, all veterans of Cassino. Despite logistical problems, the Third Division forged north through the Rhône River valley, L Company and its supporting tanks leading the regimental charge – until they faced a savage counterattack by the Germans and a rampaging Panther tank. Based on six years of research this book transports the reader into the ranks of L Company, 15th Regiment, Third Infantry Division, and its supporting M4s of the 756th Tank Battalion as they grapple head-on with the Wehrmacht. | <urn:uuid:640b1c21-170f-4039-8483-73725ce04cac> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Day-of-the-Panzer-Paperback/p/20566 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.946346 | 160 | 1.898438 | 2 |
Robots to help alleviate staff shortage challenges plaguing data center industry.
By 2025, half of cloud data centres will deploy advanced robots with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities, resulting in 30 per cent higher operating efficiency, according to Gartner, Inc.
“The gap between growing server and storage volumes at data centres, and the number of capable works to manage them all is expanding,” said Sid Nag, research vice president at Gartner. “The risk of doing nothing to address these shortcomings is significant for enterprises.
“Data centre operations will only increase in complexity as organizations move more diverse workloads to the cloud, and as the cloud becomes the platform for a combinatorial use of additional technologies such as edge and 5G, to name a few.”
Robots are ideal for the tedious and repetitive nature of data centers
Most of the work that takes place in a data centre is tedious, complex, and repetitive. Examples include capacity planning, rightsizing virtual machine and container environments, or guaranteeing the efficient use of resources to avoid “cloud waste” for enterprises and their buyers.
These are all areas where robots excel. “Data centres are an ideal sector to pair robots and AI to deliver a more secure, accurate and efficient environment that requires much less human intervention,” said Nag.
There are four areas in which robots will be the most impactful to automating data centres over the next five years:
- Sever upgrades and maintenance: Once servers are phased out, the task of decommissioning and destroying drives can be accomplished faster and more efficiently by industrial robots than humans. This is especially true for companies that conduct mass upgrades frequently, for example any cloud provider.
- Monitoring: Robot sensor probes provide much more granular server rack temperature data without the need to install any invasive physical hardware. Robots used for remote monitoring can also be utilized to collect other data, such as sound and images to detect any irregularities.
- Data centre security: Maintaining a digitally and physically secure data centre facility is a top priority for all data centre companies. Robots can provide a layer of physical security through a range of different capabilities including human temperature checks via heat sensors or license plate recognition for parking facilities.
- AI/ML in cloud operations:In conjunction with robots, modern AI- and ML-enabled technology enables the monitoring and management of IT processes in the data centre. Users of this technology, such as site reliability engineers, can interact and communicate with the given platform through natural language. These platforms are capable of learning from past situations to improve efficiency in future instances.
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A self-described activist group that allegedly deflated the tires of dozens of SUVs in Higher Victoria now seems to be turning its consideration to the Decrease Mainland, however a lawyer is warning it may include some critical penalties.
The worldwide group referred to as Tyre Extinguishers is trying to attract consideration to air pollution brought on by bigger autos. Previously few days, the group claims to have hit 34 SUVS in Victoria and Oak Bay and different autos in Kitchener, Ont., and based on social media, it’s now Vancouver.
Victoria Police Division has opened a file on the environmental motion and to date one particular person within the metropolis has filed a police grievance. Oak Bay police have obtained eight complaints are tires being deflated.
No arrests have been made but, nonetheless Oak Bay police launched an outline of a attainable suspect. He’s described as skinny with gentle brown hair in his early 20s. He was seen driving away in a light-weight blue automobile. It’s believed tires had been deflated within the early morning hours of July 29.
Felony lawyer Sarah Leamon warns anybody caught deflating tires may face critical fees relying on if anybody is damage and the way the Crown proceeds.
“I believe the obvious cost that they might face can be a cost of mischief,” Leamon stated. “Mischief might be fairly a critical cost is the Crown decides to pursue by means of indictment, which might elevate the penalty and even put jail time on the desk.”
Leamon says if somebody doesn’t verify their tires earlier than they drive off and will get right into a crash because of this, that might immediate the Crown to hunt a harsher sentence.
“I believe the place you’re placing public well being or security in danger, then there may very well be a possible for the Crown to determine to proceed by indictment.”
Dozens of tires deflated as environmental activist group takes motion
Leaflets left on autos clarify how SUVs trigger extra air pollution than smaller vehicles. Their web site particulars how hybrids and electrical vehicles are honest recreation. Regular sized vehicles, trades autos and vehicles used for individuals with disabilities are to be prevented.
However who makes use of the automobile will not be simple to discern. In San Francisco, a sufferer who began driving earlier than she realized her tire was flat, makes use of her SUV to move younger individuals with disabilities to sporting occasions. In England, a trauma surgeon was making an attempt to get to work.
In Victoria, Bob Kennedy’s daughter’s SUV was focused on Friday morning, and he stated she observed the tires had been deflated earlier than driving on the flat tire.
“What actually involved me is she goes into her ninth month of being pregnant, that would depart her with no automobile in the midst of the night time if she actually wanted it,” Kennedy informed Mike Smyth on CKNW’s the Mike Smyth present.
“I can’t perceive why they’d do issues like that.”
Save Outdated Development protest briefly blocks visitors on Stanley Park Causeway
This newest environmental protest come on the heels of teams like Save Outdated Development blocking visitors and vandalizing in style landmarks with the intention to draw consideration to and cease previous development logging in B.C.
Old growth protesters spray-paint B.C. landmarks
“I believe it’s very unlucky that these teams are suing some of these harmful, fairly frankly, techniques with the intention to get their level throughout when their level is official,” Leamon stated. “However I believe that by partaking in some of these unreasonable techniques, they’re alienating a big portion of the inhabitants.”
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Boston Music Hall (January 11, 1863)
Carreño performed in P.S. Gilmore's Grand Sacred Concert at Boston Music Hall with Mme. Anna Bishop. She was to perform Fantasia on Rossini's "Moses," op. 33 (Thalberg, Sigismond) and Jerusalem (Gottschalk, Louis M.) Cost of tickets was $.50.
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Saturday Evening Gazette, January 10, 1863.
Gilmore's Sacred Concert.--Mr. Gilmore has provided great attraction for his concert on Saturday night. Mme. Anna Bishop and Teresa Carreno [sic] in conjunction form a musical spell hardly to be resisted, and the expense incurred in their engagement should be met by a most liberal purchase of tickets. The selections of the little pianist and the songs of Mme. Bishop are mentioned in our advertising columns. Mr. Rudolphsen will sing also, and the instrumental portion of the concert enlists the services of Messrs. Arbuckle, Henri Suck, Zoehler, Treist, and a grand orchestra of fifty pieces. The programme for the evening is a superb one, and will doubtless be rendered to a very large audience.
Boston Daily Advertiser, January 10, 1863.
Boston Music Hall. Repetition of the Grand Sacred Concert Sunday Evening, January 11, 1863.
Mr. P.S. Gilmore has the honor to announce that, in addition to the great attractions of his last Sacred Concert a repetition of which has been as urgently demanded, including the great Boston favorite and world-renowned cantatrice, Madame Anna Bishop, who will sing "Hear ye Israel," from Elijah, and again the celebrated Trumpet song "Let the Bright Seraphim," from the Oratoria of Samson - he has also assured the services of the latest and greatest wonder of the musical world, Teresa Carreno. The child Pianist, whose marvelous performance have won the unprecendented admiration, and created the wildest enthusiasm of her admirerers, since her arrival in New York and Boston.
The most gifted writers, the editors and critics of the press, and all other musical connosseurs who have heard her, unanimously and unquestionably pronounce this child the most wonderful prodigy that has ever been listened to or heard of in the musical world, and they even acknowledge that the warmest description which language can afford fails to do justice to so miraculous a subject.
Her selections for this occasion, including Thalberg's "Prayer from Moses" and Gottschalk's "Jerusalem," will admit of the widest opportunity for a full development of that deep religious fervor and powerful expression which characterises her genius, and the beautiful embroidery of these grand compositions will exhibit that great "brilliancy of execution" and "slowness of touch" which has already created such startling astonishment wherever this idol, this youngest and brightest start in the musical hemisphere, has appeared. Mr. Gilmore has also engaged the favorite and well known Bass, Mr. Fr. Rudolphsen, who will sing a "Church Air" by Biradella, and also the celebrated soloists, Herr Zoehler M. Arbuckle, Henri Suck, Signor Treisi, and a Grand Orchestra, of fifty performers, who will perform several of the most appropriate and beautiful selections, including the Schiller Festival March, by Meyerbeer, Spirito Gentil, by Donisetti, Prayer of Gabriele, by Kreutser, and again the Grand Overture to the Martyrs.
Conductor, P.S. Gilmore.
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A cover letter is an important document that accompanies a job application or resumes while searching for a job. It helps provide additional information and related skills and experiences of the prospective candidate to the employer. The cover is used by many employers as a method of screening the candidates who have applied for the jobs and short-list applicants for interviews. The requirement for a cover letter is mostly mentioned in the job advertisement.
Every function or department in a business organization has different official documentation. The same is true for the human resource department. It has a lot of supporting documents that it has to prepare as part of its standard operating procedures. One such document that is frequently used in the HR department and jargon is the cover letter.
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For leasehold properties, mostly flats, apartments and maisonettes, a short lease can make sourcing a mortgage on the property more difficult. A lease term lower than 60 years is deemed as short.
As a rule, properties with shorter leases can negatively affect the property value as the property may be entirely unmortgagable and therefore can only be purchased in cash. Plus acquiring a new lease from the freeholder is seen as another cost to any potential purchaser which could be seen as off-putting.
It is not only mortgages for purchases than this affects, if you already own a leasehold property and you wish to remortgage it as the occupier or landlord, the lease term will be brought into consideration at the mortgage underwriting stage of the process.
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Tracing spaces of knower's autonomy for knowledge construction in International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum
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Autonomy is readiness, which entails both capacity and willingness, to take charge of one’s learning through critical thinking and reflection. The research focuses on envisaged, perceived and enacted roles and meaning of autonomy of the knower in context of Theory of Knowledge course of IB Diploma Programme. It also explores the ways in which the autonomy of the knower reflects in the process of knowledge construction via interplay between curricular spaces such as course content, pedagogy and assessments. Qualitative case study approach was employed to gain the perception and experiences of knowers. Document analysis, observations, semi-structured interviews and personal portrayals were used as data collection methods. The findings of the research suggest that the learner holds central position as a ‘knower’ in the learning processes. The data gathered in the study gives indications that the meaning and scope of autonomy is defined by its context. The findings reveal that students are developing autonomy as they are becoming more competent in the art of critical thinking and reflection. Students are also demonstrating the key attributes such as inquisitiveness, resourcefulness, positive constructs of self and sustained interest for learning. Curriculum content, pedagogy and assessments foster autonomy of knowers by providing them necessary knowledge and skills. Consequently, each proposes some challenges to knower such societal and academic pressure related to questioning, less-directive instructions and limited spaces for creative expression. The results also indicate that knowers do not prefer development of autonomy as an independent sport because interdependency is highly valued in their cultural/social context. Such nature of autonomy also creates implications on the interplay between freedom and control in the teaching and learning processes. Therefore, the research recommends that autonomy should be supported by scaffolding through a guided inquiry, communication of role changes and discussions following the independent task to facilitate learning.
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update a single value without first deleting the entire display
Stoni99 last edited by
I just want to update a single value in the display. Is this possible without first deleting the entire display?
felmue last edited by felmue
assuming you mean an LCD screen, a couple of possibilities come to mind:
- draw a rectangle (using background color) over the old text
- write a couple of spaces over the old text
- rewrite the previous text with background color first
Powersoft last edited by
@felmue often I use Serial.printf() function, with 90% of my application have the result I wanted! Also add the text background collor as the collor of the screen.
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Nova Scotians now have a new gender marker option for birth certificates.
As part of changes to the Vital Statistics Act, the provincial government is introducing the letter “X” as a gender option for all birth certificates in Nova Scotia. This change is in addition to the previous choice of “F” or “M.”
On top of this, the fee that was previously required to change the sex indicator will be waived at the time of gender changes. However, children’s genders will still be recorded as “M” or “F” at birth.
Although views surrounding these changes have been generally positive, some have voiced concerns surrounding the general safety and purpose of the update.
“If we talk about the broad scale of what the addition means, I think it’s a really great addition in validating non-binary identities through legislation,” said Frank Heimpel, a non-binary Haligonian. “However, while this is a really good first step, we need to be moving towards not unnecessarily gendering things. For example, questioning why do we have these things? Why do we have gender markers on our birth certificates or our passports or licenses? And is it necessary? And if so, why is it necessary?”
Heimpel continued, bringing up their fears concerning safety and discrimination once the changes have been made.
“As a non-binary person, I could put an ‘X’ on my birth certificate and feel more validated but then I could also feel like it opens up this opportunity for people who are looking at your documents to be like, ‘Oh, a reason to discriminate against this person even more than usual.’”
Although these changes were introduced to provide an option for non-binary and transgender people who would rather not identify themselves as one of two options, the “X” may be used by any person.
The “X” is an opportunity for any Nova Scotians who would rather opt out of including their gender on their birth certificate.
In fact, in Ontario and Saskatchewan, there is an option to completely remove gender markers from certificates at the moment of birth. Newfoundland and Labrador, Alberta, Yukon and the Northwest Territories also offer the use of “X” on birth certificates while the federal government includes the choice to use an “X” on all passports.
“The proposed changes take many important steps toward meeting the needs of Nova Scotians who do not wish to be identified by sex,” Shae Morse, a non-binary teacher and community advocate, said in a government news release. “Providing Nova Scotians with additional options to identify themselves or their children removes a significant barrier facing the LGBTQ community. While there is work left to do to remove barriers for our community, the passage of this legislation will truly be worth celebrating.”
Change of Name Act
Amendments to the Change of Name Act have also been made. These changes would aim to shorten the amount of time a person born outside of Nova Scotia would have to live in the province before legally changing their name, from three months from one year. Altogether, these changes set a strong tone as the province heads into 2019.
“Introducing these changes to the birth certificate is another example of how Nova Scotia is recognizing and supporting all persons in their right to have their gender and identity recognized and respected,” said Service Nova Scotia Minister Geoff MacLellan in the press release. “Adding ‘X’ to the birth certificate will allow people who don’t identify exclusively as male or female to more accurately reflect their gender identity.”
Even though they are one of the people who are skeptical about changes, Heimpel is hopeful for the future of relations between the Nova Scotian Government and non-binary citizens like them. “I think Nova Scotia can be a little slow to catch up. We’re living like five to 10 years behind everyone else, but I think I think it is a good step in the right direction,” said Heimpel
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Sophronius, Bishop of Constantina or Tella in Osrhoene, was a relative of Ibas, Bishop of Edessa, and apparently of the same theological tendency, i.e. strongly anti-Monophysite and liable to be suspected of Nestorianism. He was present at a synod held at Antioch in 445 at which Athanasius, Bishop of Perrha, was deposed on charges of misconduct, the chief among which was that he had purloined some silver pillars belonging to the church. We have no means of judging whether these charges were true ; very possibly, if not trumped up, they were too easily credited from partisan motives. Four years later at the Robber Council of Ephesus most extraordinary charges of magic and sorcery were brought against Bishop Sophronius. For some reason or other, perhaps because it was foreseen that the charges would break down, perhaps because he was not worth crushing in view of the more important personages being pursued, Sophronius's case was referred to the new Bishop of Edessa, when one should be appointed in place of Ibas whom the Conciliabulum had deposed. Sophronius is next heard of at the Council of Chalcedon. At the eighth session, after Theodoret had anathematized Nestorius, "the most reverend bishops cried out 'Let Sophronius also anathematize '. Sophronius, the most reverend bishop of Constantina, said ' anathema to Nestorius and Eutyches' ".
The charges against Sophronius have only been brought to light in recent years by the discovery of a Syriac version of the Acts of the Robber Council. They were made by a priest and two deacons of Tella (Constantina), who claimed to represent the rest of the clergy of that city. The bishop, they declared, practised astrology and other vaticinative arts of the pagans. The miserable heresy of Nestorius which he had learnt from Ibas was not enough for him, so he threw himself into those other abominations. He once lost some money, and not content with making the suspected persons swear on the Gospels, "he, further testing them by the ordeal of bread and cheese, compelled them to eat". This not succeeding, he had recourse to the divining cup. He used the son of one of his servants as a medium, and with two others, after some incantations, placed the youth before a vessel containing oil and water. In this mixture the youth first saw flames of fire, then "a man sitting on a throne of gold, and clad in purple and a crown upon his head". After this they put the oil and water in a hole near the door, and the medium saw the bishop's son Habib who was returning home from Constantinople "seated on a black mare-mule that is blind-folded; and behind him two men on foot". The lad confessed these and other like things on oath. He was haunted by seven men dressed in white and lost his reason and was with difficulty cured by being brought into holy places and anointed with oil. Many persons, among others the copyists, could testify to Sophronius's astrological writings. A deacon who came to him, to have a ticket of alms signed, found him inspecting a brass sphere. His son Habib introduced a Jew into his father's house and ate with him after the manner of the Jews. "During the week of Lent, when we fast, he feasted with this Jew, and kept him at table till ten o'clock; and even carried his audacity (so far as) to bring him into the Sanctuary of the Apostles, at the time that Service was being held. The city and the clergy, shocked by this conduct, chased both the Jew and Habib, who sought refuge in the Prætorium of the Commandant (Duke) Florus. The impious and pagan Florus rushed upon the city, where (his people) laid violent hands on a great number of men and children — certainly more than a hundred. In despair, these took refuge near the Tabernacle; but the arrows reached their bodies, their blood was shed before the Altar, and many died in the act of embracing it."
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Children’s lives these days are often planned down to the minute. They go from school to after care to sports or dance. They take music lessons or participate in scouting. They have homework. Even weekends (especially weekends!) can be jammed with tournaments, practices, and tutoring.
Not surprisingly, free play for school-age kids has all but disappeared. Decades ago, it was the only kind of play there was. Kids went outside and played with whatever and whomever was in their neighborhood until it was time to come home for dinner. No one worried if they were improving themselves through lessons or skill building, they were simply expected to play.
In our crazy get ahead’ world, we think our kids will be better off with lots of classes, camps, sports and other types of enriching activities. But studies are now showing how important free play is for our children. It is in fact, a key part of their healthy development and social skills. Free play teaches flexibility and problem solving. It allows children independence, and teaches them negotiation and compromise as they make up rules to their own games and then have to play by them.
If you children seem whiney, combative, anxious or even just tired, it could be a sign that they are burned out on activities and need to just play. Here are some free play ideas you can easily incorporate into your busy lifestyle.
When you choose a daycare or camp for your children, try to pick the one with the least structure and the most recess. Make sure they have time to make up games on their own, or play in a free form way (remember “Red Rover”? or “Freeze Tag”?). They should be able to play without adults making the teams, calling the shots, deciding the rules.
If they’re having trouble figuring out what to play, teach them games you played: House, Cops and Robbers, Capture the Flag, etc. They can play these at a park or in a backyard. Show them the game but then let them play on their own with their friends or siblings. If you need to be nearby for safety reasons, fine, but don’t interfere with their games. Playing on their own is what gives them independence.
Don’t be afraid to do nothing! It might feel weird to have an empty Saturday afternoon, but resist the temptation to run off to the movies or a museum. Sometimes a little boredom is just what kids need to get creative and invent something, or unwind and day dream. When they race from one thing to the next, their minds never get bored enough for this.
Enforce unplugged time. They can’t get bored enough to daydream or invent if they are always on their phone or playing a video game. You may have to bear some loud wails of protest, but if you can establish that there are certain times of the day when screens are not allowed, they will eventually accept it and cope by thinking of something else to do.
Do not attach a value to their play. In other words, pretending to be Spiderman for an afternoon is just as good for them as batting practice. As Einstein said “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Our children spend so many hours a day in the pursuit of knowledge letting them cultivate imagination is a gift.
Learning to entertain themselves, and to function in situations when things aren’t going their way, is an essential part of your child’s happiness. Free play will teach this, and they’ll have fun, too.
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Eating a balanced diet is important for all of us, but there are times in life when healthy eating isn’t the easiest thing to stay on top of. For an individual with Alzheimer’s, sometimes, changes in appetite can quickly turn into long lasting negative habits, and when important nutrients are lacking in the diet, the results can include accelerated cognitive decline or other health related concerns.
Alzheimer’s impacts so many areas of the brain, and for some individuals, this leads to a change in how food tastes, decrease in appetite or changes to their routine that may make them forget to eat or view eating as less important. Sometimes, seniors diagnosed with this form of dementia also have difficulty expressing any pain or discomfort they are experiencing, including dental problems, digestive ailments or feelings of depression. When left undetected, these too can result in a change in appetite and the consumption of a less healthy diet.
If your loved one has Alzheimer’s and is losing weight or showing other signs of less adequate or less healthy food intake, there are several things that can help boost their appetite and improve the nutritional content of their daily diet.
Assess the Environment and Situation
First, assess the situation. Sit back at a meal and watch the senior in your care consume their food. Note anything that might seem difficult. Are they having trouble grasping a fork or remembering what a utensil is used for? Is the person interacting with you in a positive way? What is the environment like? Might it be too hot, too cold, too bright, too dark or too loud? How does the individual perceive the sight, scent and texture of the food? Are you noticing any difficulties with chewing or swallowing? Understanding what is going on at meal time is a great way to begin developing a plan of care outlining the steps you can take to help make beneficial improvements.
Small Steps that Have a Big Impact
Sometimes, major changes are not necessary to help your loved one consume a healthier diet. The simplest things will often make the biggest difference. Here are some strategies to try:
Keep portion sizes small. Large meals are often overwhelming for a senior with Alzheimer’s. Try placing smaller portions and just two or three items on the plate instead. It might also be helpful to offer tiny snacks throughout the day as opposed to three big sit down meals to encourage more frequent eating and increased intake of nutritionally dense foods.
Entice all the senses. Sometimes, an individual with dementia loses their sense of taste before their sense of smell or sight. To make mealtime appealing, entice all of the senses. Set a visually colorful and appealing table that isn’t overwhelming. Fill the room with aromas from fresh baked goods or home cooked stews and recipes. Make sure hot foods are served hot and cold foods are served cold, but be cautious that the temperature is never extreme and does not cause safety concerns. These other senses can stimulate the brain and make a person feel hungry, helping them to enjoy their meal more.
Keep mealtime social. An individual with Alzheimer’s is empowered when they feel involved. Helping them to remain at their highest level of independence also decreases feelings of depression, anxiety or restlessness. At mealtime, keep the event social by inviting the senior to participate. Ask them to set the table or assist with meal preparation and serving as appropriate. Whenever possible, make sure that meals aren’t enjoyed alone by inviting guests over, sitting down with your loved one for the meal or enlisting the help of a professional caregiver for companionship and supervision. When a person with Alzheimer’s enjoys their environment, it is easier for them to enjoy their food more too.
Meeting Nutritional Needs in the Later Stages of Alzheimer’s
In the later stages of Alzheimer’s, even recognizing food sometimes becomes difficult. When your loved one reaches this stage, it may be necessary to increase support to include all meal preparation and even feeding assistance. If this level of care is necessary, it is often beneficial to hire a home care professional such as Salus Homecare San Diego for assistance. For many families, considering assistance before a loved one reaches this stage helps the senior to develop a relationship with the caregiver, making mealtime easier and encouraging the individual to feel more accepting of appropriate care as their disease progresses.
For more information on Alzheimer’s care and the services provided by Salus Homecare San Diego, including meal preparation and feeding assistance, please call our 24/7 hotline at 888-725-8742.
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What You Need to Know About Probate
What You Need To Know About Probate
Many people create estate plans to avoid the probate process in California. Unfortunately, not every family has such a plan in place. If you have lost a loved one and need to go through probate to distribute the assets, there are some things you can do to ensure the process goes smoothly.
The first thing you should do is reach out to Anastasi & Nielsen to learn more about your options. Our attorneys can explain the process to you and help you determine what you must do to ensure that things are completed as promptly as possible.
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Probate is the process by which the Superior Court oversees the administration of the person's estate. The process involves admitting a will to probate and administering the estate which includes:
Preparing an inventory of assets
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Reliable quantum-bit production could ease the way to high-speed computers.
UK physicists have made a key step towards practical quantum computing: they have created a light source that fires entangled photons when triggered by an electric current.
Quantum computers exploit the inherent uncertainties of quantum physics to perform calculations much faster than computers currently in use. Whereas conventional 'bits' of information take only the values zero or one, quantum bits, or 'qubits', exist in a fuzzy superposition of both. In theory, this ambiguity allows any number of qubits to be lumped together or 'entangled' and processed in parallel, so that a huge number of calculations can be made at once.
One of the obstacles to practical quantum computing has been entangling particles reliably. Qubits are typically made from photons, and in the past physicists have achieved entanglement by sending a single photon through a certain type of crystal lattice. The transition through the crystal can split the photon into a pair of entangled photons, each with half the energy of the first — but the process is so sporadic that it cannot be relied on in practice.
Mark Stevenson and his colleagues at Toshiba Research Europe in Cambridge, UK, and the University of Cambridge now offer a way around this problem. They have combined semiconductor regions known as quantum dots, which can emit entangled photons when triggered by light, with light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which emit light in response to an electric current. The result is a device that emits single pairs of entangled photons on demand.
The device's quantum dot, which is two micrometres wide and made of indium arsenide, sits on a 360-micrometre gallium arsenide LED. When the researchers supply the LED with electric current, two electrons hop into two positively charged 'holes' in the quantum dot's lattice, releasing energy in the form of a photon pair. Crucially, the nature of this process means that the polarization of one generated photon is determined by the other, so the pair is entangled1.
"The work demonstrates that with relatively simple technology it is possible to obtain entangled photon pairs with sufficient fidelity for relevant applications," says Armando Rastelli, a quantum-dot physicist at the Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research in Dresden, Germany. "Although this result is not so surprising in view of previous work comparing optical and electrical injection, an experimental demonstration was still missing."
But Rastelli points out a couple of drawbacks with the present device. First, the process of making the quantum dots currently yields only about 1 in 100 that successfully entangles photons. And, like many of those based on quantum dots, the device only works when it is cooled to liquid-helium temperatures of around 5 kelvin.
Stevenson believes that the operating temperature of the device could rise once the team has tailored the types of semiconductor used and the way they are layered. Still, his group's first goal is to improve the device's fidelity from 82% towards 100%, which would represent total reliability.
"I believe that these can be important, maybe even essential, devices for several quantum information-processing applications," says Eli Kapon, an expert in the optical properties of quantum dots at the Swiss Federal Institute in Lausanne.
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A method to assign a personality to a spoken dialogue agent is proposed and evaluated. The proposed method assigns a personality using agent reporting about behavior independent of interaction with a user. The proposed method attempts to assigning complex personalities. For this purpose, we have defined a behavior report dialogue and designed a personality assigning method using behavior reporting. The proposed method consists of three steps: collecting stereotypes between a personality and behavior through a questionnaire, designing the behavior report dialogue from the collected stereotypes, and agent reports about behavior at the start of interactions with a user. Experimental results show that the proposed method can assign a personality by repeating the behavior report dialogue, (the assigned personality is equivalent to the personality determined by the collected stereotypes) and that reporting behavior influences the assigned personality. In addition, we verified that the proposed method can assign “kind”, “judicious” and the five basic personalities defined in the Tokyo University Egogram Second Edition.
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Calves born alive on farms in the Waikato Region, New Zealand
Year ended June 2003–2021, thousands
|Year ended June||Measure||
Number of calves
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|2003||Calves born alive to dairy heifers/cows||1,109,797|
|2004||Calves born alive to beef heifers/cows||108,245|
|2004||Calves born alive to dairy heifers/cows||1,098,732|
|2005||Calves born alive to beef heifers/cows||104,440|
|2005||Calves born alive to dairy heifers/cows||1,146,292|
|2006||Calves born alive to beef heifers/cows||122,120|
|2006||Calves born alive to dairy heifers/cows||1,157,902|
|2007||Calves born alive to beef heifers/cows||110,668|
|2007||Calves born alive to dairy heifers/cows||1,110,475|
|2008||Calves born alive to beef heifers/cows||103,893|
|2008||Calves born alive to dairy heifers/cows||1,159,356|
|2009||Calves born alive to beef heifers/cows||90,565|
|2009||Calves born alive to dairy heifers/cows||1,171,815|
|2010||Calves born alive to beef heifers/cows||91,595|
|2010||Calves born alive to dairy heifers/cows||1,156,674|
|2011||Calves born alive to beef heifers/cows||87,274|
|2011||Calves born alive to dairy heifers/cows||1,199,259|
|2012||Calves born alive to beef heifers/cows||80,895|
|2012||Calves born alive to dairy heifers/cows||1,195,465|
|2013||Calves born alive to beef heifers/cows||77,334|
|2013||Calves born alive to dairy heifers/cows||1,140,749|
|2014||Calves born alive to beef heifers/cows||75,191|
|2014||Calves born alive to dairy heifers/cows||1,157,708|
|2015||Calves born alive to beef heifers/cows||93,102|
|2015||Calves born alive to dairy heifers/cows||1,214,803|
|2016||Calves born alive to beef heifers/cows||76,424|
|2016||Calves born alive to dairy heifers/cows||1,240,609|
|2017||Calves born alive to beef heifers/cows||79,777|
|2017||Calves born alive to dairy heifers/cows||1,393,438|
|2018||Calves born alive to beef heifers/cows||85,729|
|2018||Calves born alive to dairy heifers/cows||1,339,950|
|2019||Calves born alive to beef heifers/cows||95,954|
|2019||Calves born alive to dairy heifers/cows||1,300,459|
|2020||Calves born alive to beef heifers/cows||88,947|
|2020||Calves born alive to dairy heifers/cows||1,295,864|
|2021||Calves born alive to beef heifers/cows||110,546|
|2021||Calves born alive to dairy heifers/cows||1,343,122|
The 2021 survey had a sample size of 49,300 geographic locations.
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All results from these collections are subject to non-sampling error, and sampling error.
Changes to data collection/processing
2021 questionnaire changes (from 2020) included following changes:
Horticulture – did not include questions on the area of fruit trees and vines planted, and the area of vegetables and other horticulture crops harvested.
Irrigation – did not include questions on area actually irrigated.
Effluent management – did not include questions on effluent management systems.
Other farming practices – did not include questions on formal farm nutrient planning documents used by the farm.
Cultivation, direct drilling and pasture renewal – did not include questions on land area on the farm that was cultivated or direct drilled for any purpose.
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From the dataset Agricultural Production Statistics: Variable by Regional Council (Annual-Jun) 2021, this data was extracted:
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- Columns: 2-756
- Provided: 8,064 data points
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About this dataset
The Agricultural Production Survey is part of an ongoing programme of agricultural production statistics conducted in partnership with the Ministry for Primary Industries. Previous sample surveys were held in 2003–06, 2008–11, and 2013–14, 2018–2021, with censuses in 2002, 2007, 2012, and 2017.
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July 12, 2017
NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced a $32 million, multi-agency plan to reduce the city’s rat population that targets the three most infested parts of city: the Grand Concourse area, Chinatown/East Village/Lower East Side and Bushwick/Bedford-Stuyvesant. This interagency initiative aims to reduce rat activity by up to 70 percent in the targeted zones by minimizing food sources and available habitats.
This integrated pest management approach will build on the success of the City’s current rat abatement programs and attack environmental factors conducive to rats, which is more effective than poisoning rats alone. By dramatically reducing the available habitats and food sources in targeted areas, rat reproduction will diminish and rat colonies will decline. The City will achieve this by cementing dirt basements in NYCHA, purchasing better waste containers, increasing trash pickup and increasing enforcement of rat-related violations in these areas. All aspects of this plan will be launched by the end of 2017.
“All New Yorkers deserve to live in clean and healthy neighborhoods,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “We refuse to accept rats as a normal part of living in New York City. This $32 million investment is a multi-pronged attack to dramatically reduce the rat population in the City’s most infested areas and improve the quality of life for residents.”
“The Department of Sanitation is proud to join with our sister agencies to step up the fight against rats in New York City,” said Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia. “The best way to eliminate rats is to deprive them of food, including garbage in homes and litter on New York City streets. Increasing service and adding rodent resistant litter baskets will achieve this goal. I am excited to bring these and other approaches to the fight against rats in these targeted zones to significantly reduce the rat population. This plan promotes a healthier, safer and cleaner New York for all.”
“We are very excited to be part of this collaborative effort that builds upon the success of our rat reservoir program and strengthens the City’s capacity to prevent rat activity,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett. “Our rat reservoir program has proven to be a valuable tool in reducing rat activity in some of the City’s most infested neighborhoods. As we get ready to graduate eleven rat reservoirs around the five boroughs, we are grateful for this new influx of resources and personnel to continue our work.”
“Protecting the health and safety of NYCHA residents is critical. Through this interagency initiative, we are improving the conditions of communities and investing in our residents’ quality of life,” said NYCHA Chair and CEO Shola Olatoye. “With Mayor de Blasio’s partnership, we’re taking an important step forward to provide safe, clean and connected communities for the 1 in 14 New Yorkers who call NYCHA home.”
“Keeping parks safe and beautiful means keeping them clean – and that means keeping rats at bay. New funding for state-of-the-art waste containers, improved steel baskets, and more frequent trash collection represents a major enhancement in Parks’ efforts against rats,” said NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP.
“HPD is proud to join this multi-agency task force created to protect New Yorkers from the health and safety issues presented when rats are present in large numbers in and around multifamily buildings. We look forward to lending our services to perform these very important inspections for the safety of all New York City residents,” said New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Maria Torres-Springer.
“We look forward to working with our partner agencies to help address rat infestations and improve the quality of life of all New Yorkers,” said Buildings Commissioner Rick D. Chandler, PE.
Rats contaminate food, have the potential to spread diseases and can reduce overall quality of life. Their gnawing and burrowing can damage utilities and erode the structural integrity of buildings. To reduce the rat population, the de Blasio Administration will implement the following new programs in the three mitigation zones:
This plan builds on the Administration’s previous efforts to manage rodent populations. In 2014, the Health Department piloted the Rat Reservoir program in six sites with high concentration of rats in Manhattan and the Bronx. The Rat Reservoir program targets rat colonies and conditions conducive to rats in sidewalks, catch basins, tree pits, and parks, in addition to buildings. In the first year of the pilot program, the Department’s efforts in the areas resulted in an 80 to 90 percent drop in active rat signs.
In 2015, Mayor de Blasio increased funding by $2.9 million to expand the City’s Rat Reservoir Program. The investment expanded the pilot program from the original six sites to 45 areas around the city. Prior to this investment, the City conducted pest control work with nine staff for a cost of $611,000 in six neighborhoods. The rat reservoir initiative significantly expanded the program to 50 staff and this new investment will bring that team up to 58.
“While New York City has made important strides to curb the rodent population, it’s clear more needs to be done to significantly and permanently reduce the scourge of rats across the five boroughs,” said Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito. “That’s why I’m proud to support this new initiative that will allow the City to further reduce the rat population by better targeting the City’s most infested neighborhoods and minimizing food sources and nesting areas. This comprehensive new plan builds on existing rat abatement efforts and will tackle this quality of life issue and I thank Mayor de Blasio for his commitment to this pressing issue and for working with the City Council on real solutions to mitigate the rat population in NYC.”
“A rodent-free community is a healthier and safer place to live, work and play. This much-needed investment will help decrease rodent infestation in parts of my borough that have been affected the most by rodents and the health impact they can have on a community. I commend Mayor de Blasio for providing much-needed funding and organizing a multi-agency response to this public health menace,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.
“There’s a surprising amount of expertise within city government on how to effectively reduce rat populations,” said Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer. “The real challenge is coordinating our many agencies with each other and with neighborhood residents around a single strategy. I’m pleased the Administration is pursuing this initiative and have high hopes.”
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams said, “I thank the de Blasio Administration for investing millions of dollars into common-sense measures to combat rat populations in Bedford-Stuyvesant and Bushwick. It is particularly good to see the commitment to pest mitigation being made to ten NYCHA developments in these neighborhoods, which will improve the quality of life for more than 20,000 residents. This coordinated approach to rat abatement will hopefully have a lasting impact that makes Brooklyn a more livable borough for all.”
“The rat epidemic continues to be a problem in New York City. Using techniques that have proven to be effective, this effort will help significantly reduce their number of rats in some of the areas that are most affected by this problem. I applaud Mayor de Blasio for prioritizing and investing in the City’s cleanliness and public health,” said Congressman Jose Serrano.
“The soaring rat population has been one of the most pernicious and intractable problems facing New Yorkers,” said Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney. “Rats are dirty, disgusting and carry diseases. I am thrilled that the City and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene have devised a concerted plan to address the rat population in the neighborhoods where the problem has been greatest. I only hope that once they have success in these communities, the program spreads throughout the city.”
“As the Ranking Member of Senate Health Committee and as a Bronx elected representative, I am elated that our City’s administration is putting in place a comprehensive plan of action to properly reduce the rat population in three of the most infested areas in our City. Particularly along the Grand Concourse, which is the heart of my district,” said State Senator Gustavo Rivera. “This multi-agency effort will implement adequate measures that will not only provide New Yorkers with basic health standards, but in doing so, will also improve the quality of life in these neighborhoods. I’m committed to continue working with city agencies, community partners and constituents to ensure that every Bronx resident lives in a healthy and safe environment that is rodent free.”
“Pests and rodents are a quality of life and public health concern across neighborhoods. It’s great news that relief is on the way to Chinatown, the Lower East Side, and the East Village,” said State Senator Daniel Squadron. “I look forward to continuing to work with the City to mitigate impacts across the district. Thank you to the City, DSNY, DOHMH, NYCHA, and my colleagues.”
State Senator Brad Hoylman said, “Ask any New Yorker about public health issues facing our city and you’ll likely hear a lot about rats. Mayor de Blasio’s efforts to reduce rat activity by going after their habitats, including here in my district, is an effective strategy to improve public health and make tangible improvements in our city’s quality of life writ large.”
State Senator Ruben Diaz said, “All of our families deserve to live in safe and sanitary conditions. Why should children walking past a pile of garbage have to run across the street because there are rats there bigger than their baby sisters? While the Mayor's goal of 70 percent may seem ambitious, this is the greatest city in the world, and I don’t believe any remaining 30 percent of rats would be acceptable. We need as much help as possible to eradicate the rat infestation problems that plague our community and cause illness and disease.”
Assembly Member Richard N. Gottfried, Chair of the Assembly Health Committee said, “Rats are a threat to public health and ruin the quality of life of our neighborhoods. The de Blasio administration is right to embrace an intensive approach to reducing New York City’s rat population by targeting some of our most infested communities, a comprehensive strategy that should be replicated throughout the five boroughs once it’s proven effective.”
“Rodents continue to be a concern throughout my district, from parks to NYCHA developments, and it is critical that we focus on reducing their presence in our neighborhoods,” said Assembly Member Yuh-Line Niou. “The health hazards presented by rats are alarming, such as their ability to spread diseases, and we must use every tool possible to safeguard the wellbeing of our communities. I commend the City for tackling the rodent problem in a multi-agency manner, and I look forward to working with community partners to control the rat population.”
“Threats to public health come in all sizes and the rats and other vermin that are infesting the lower Grand Concourse community are having a significant impact on the quality of life of residents in the area,” Assembly Member Latoya Joyner said. “Enhanced trash clean-up and the use of modern trash receptacles will not only reduce the dangerous rat population – it will have a positive impact on the visual appearance of the entire community. Mayor de Blasio’s commitment to reducing the presence of these vermin is truly appreciated.”
“All too often, tenants are subjected to living conditions which are unfit and unsanitary,” said Assembly Member Victor Pichardo. “Rat infestations can spread disease and pose a serious health risk to our families and neighbors. The funding secured by Mayor de Blasio will make critical improvements to rat abatement and ensure a cleaner, more suitable living environment for tenants across the city.”
Council Member Antonio Reynoso, Chair of Sanitation and Solid Waste Management Committee said, “I want to thank Mayor de Blasio for his attention to this important issue. Improving quality-of-life in and around public housing in my district is a big priority for me, and this is going to make a big impact. Also, encouraging residents and businesses to participate in the organics collection program will keep our streets cleaner and help further our goal of reducing waste that goes to landfills.”
“The Mayor’s $32 million investment and innovative new methods at rat reduction prove the demand for a multi-pronged approach to attack our City’s rat problem at the source,” said Council Member Margaret S. Chin. “Since the floodwaters from Superstorm Sandy inundated our communities, many in Lower Manhattan had to bear the brunt of our City's rat problem. The Mayor’s plan recognizes the need to focus on areas that require the most resources, and I look forward to seeing our NYCHA buildings like Smith, La Guardia and Rutgers Houses receive essential upgrades like rat-proofed buildings, new trash compactors, and innovative trash containers that keep rats out. I hope to see the upgrades in these pilot Mitigation Areas expand to the rest of my district and neighborhoods across the city. Thanks to the efforts of Mayor de Blasio and Commissioner Bassett, one day soon, New Yorkers will no longer have to view pesky rat encounters as a normal part of their daily lives.”
“For the past three and a half years, the de Blasio Administration has taken rat prevention very seriously,” said Council Member Corey Johnson, Chair of the Committee on Health. “This latest effort is yet another example of how the Administration is utilizing every tool at its disposal to reduce the rat population. We all have a responsibility to do our part and I’m grateful that the City is allocating resources to assist communities in this effort. I’d like to thank Mayor de Blasio for his focus on making New York and even more livable City.”
Council Member Ritchie Torres, Chair of Public Housing Committee said, “The rat population in New York City poses a major public health concern. I am pleased with what appear to be smart investments the Administration is proposing, which include long overdue replacements of NYCHA trash compactors, and more accessible methods for submitting work orders in public housing. These investments will help to mitigate health risks for New Yorkers who are most acutely affected by this issue.”
Council Member Vanessa Gibson said, “Rats spread disease, exacerbate asthma, and diminish overall quality of life. New Yorkers deserve better and I applaud the Administration for undertaking this important new initiative to protect public health. I thank Mayor de Blasio for investing in the health and safety of our communities and look forward to cleaner, rat free communities.”
“This plan will stop rats at the source and will bring the added benefit of increased participation in NYC’s organics collection program, helping us reach our zero waste goals and create a cleaner, greener NYC, ” said Council Member Brad Lander. “I commend Mayor de Blasio, Commissioner Garcia and Commissioner Bassett for working together to make these critical investments to improve the quality of life in NYC’s most rat-infested neighborhoods.”
Minority Leader Steven Matteo said, “Since I took office, I have been working with my colleagues, DSNY and this Administration to provide more resources and more focus on cleaning up the litter and garbage and combatting the illegal dumping that plagues our communities. This filth provides the underlying conditions that foster rats and other rodents, making this not just a quality of life issue, but a public health issue. I will continue to work with the Administration and DSNY on this new program to reduce the threat of rats and other important cleanup efforts.”
“Rat infestations have been an ongoing nuisance in our city for a long time and the problem has only gotten worse because there has never been a real plan in place to eradicate them. I welcome the news that the city is implementing a multi-agency rat reduction plan that includes Bushwick and Bed-Stuy in its targeted area. Eliminating these pesky vermin from our streets and buildings will make the city cleaner and healthier. I commend the Mayor for his efforts,” Council Member Rafael L. Espinal, Jr. said.
“Rats are destroying neighborhoods and endangering people. I’ve seen the impact of rat infestations in my district- parents afraid to leave children alone in their beds, family members suffering from rat bites, homes structurally damaged. It’s time to take major steps to fix this problem. I commend Mayor de Blasio’s multi-agency approach to strengthen rat abatement programs and reduce rat activity by 70%,” said Council Member Fernando Cabrera.
“Community Board 3 is very excited to hear about this rat reduction plan. It covers everything we have been asking for in our District Needs Statement: larger, rat proof corner baskets, more pickups, reducing food sources, and solar compactor waste containers. Our budget priorities for the last year also listed additional corner baskets and pickups. It is as if CB 3 is getting everything on our wish list,” said Susan Stetzer, District Manager of Manhattan Community Board 3. “We have also been focusing for several years on problems in NYCHA and working with NYCHA, residents and the Department of Health. This past year we have finally seen the beginning of a reversal in the active rat signs in CB 3 because of the tremendous effort put into the rat recovery program by our exceptional colleagues at the DOHMH. This new program should turn the tide on rats in CB 3, and we look forward to our continued work with the coordinated agencies.”
Wellington Z. Chen, Executive Director of the Chinatown Partnership said, “We are thrilled and delighted to learn of this great investment to help stem one of the scourges that have plagued the area since the days when Charles Dickens visited this City. There is no better investment than a green and environmentally friendly that will drastically reduce the number of single use plastic bags, and reduce odor emission and denying rodents their open source of smorgasbord. Sorry Ratatouille, we know that we have great Chinese, Italian and other great food in the area but you will have to search elsewhere!”
“Rodents have been a terrible problem on the Lower East Side for a long time” said Jessica Thomas, TA President La Guardia Houses. “I’m happy to see that the Mayor is investing in a serious solution to what is essentially a health issue. I look forward to working with him and the city on making things better for the residents of La Guardia and the surrounding NYCHA developments.”
“We applaud Mayor de Blasio’s efforts to improve the quality of life for those we serve, the majority of whom live on the Lower East Side, many in public housing,” said David Garza, Executive Director of Henry Street Settlement. “Investing in the health and well-being of our community will serve to enhance our human service work of providing opportunities for families and individuals.”
“So many of our seniors, children and families utilize the parks they need a clean and sanitary place to play and convene,” said Isabel Ching, Executive Director of Hamilton-Madison House. “So glad to see that the Mayor is concentrating on cleaning high density and usage areas of the city to control the pest infestations.” | <urn:uuid:8f33bd95-8157-4f17-bad6-6d81bcf7b80f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/472-17/de-blasio-administration-32-million-neighborhood-rat-reduction-plan | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573540.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819005802-20220819035802-00473.warc.gz | en | 0.946491 | 4,140 | 1.78125 | 2 |
SCIENTISTS have detected the enigmatic ripples in deep space that were triggered by the Big Bang – the rapid expansion of the universe – during the earliest moments of its creation some 13.7 billion years ago.
In a ground-breaking experiment, astrophysicists have captured the first indirect images of so-called gravitational waves using a telescope at the South Pole designed to measure the cosmic background radiation left over from the Big Bang.
The findings are powerful confirmation of the events that took place at the very beginning of time when the universe expanded rapidly during a period known as inflation, which was the moment when gravitational waves were formed.
Albert Einstein first predicted the existence of gravitational waves a century ago in his theory of general relativity but no one has been able to measure them directly, despite a number of elaborate experiments around the world designed to do just that.
In the 1970s, cosmologists theorised that gravitational waves must have been generated immediately after the Big Bang, as the universe expanded during its inflationary period from being a pea-sized object to an entity that extends beyond the reach of the most powerful telescopes.
Gravitational waves are important to the theory of how large-scale structures such as galaxies, stars and planets were able to form from the smoothly distributed matter of the universe, but they have proved far too elusive to detect directly or indirectly – until now.
John Kovac of the Harvard-Smithsonian Centre for Astrophysics in Massachusetts and his colleagues were able to "see" gravitational waves by detecting swirly patterns of polarised radiation within the faint glow of the microwave background radiation left over as an "echo" of the Big Bang.
"Detecting this signal is one of the most important goals in cosmology today. A lot of work by a lot of people has led up to this point," Dr Kovac said.
The images emerged from data gathered by the BICEPS2 telescope in Antarctica.
"The South Pole is the closest you can get to space and still be on the ground. It's one of the driest and clearest locations on Earth, perfect for observing the faint microwaves from the Big Bang," Dr Kovac said.
The BICEPS2 telescope, which scans deep space for the cosmic microwave background radiation, detected swirls of polarised light in a pattern called B-mode, which could only be explained by the effect of gravitational waves, the scientists said.
The scientists said they were surprised to see such a strong signal of B-mode polarised radiation, which was bigger than theoretical cosmologists had predicted. They analysed the data over a period of three years to try to eliminate possible errors or interference, they said.
"This has been like looking for a needle in a haystack, but instead we found a crowbar," said Clem Pryke of the University of Minnesota, the co-leader of the research project.
Leonid Grishchuk of Cardiff University, who died last year, predicted 40 years ago that gravitational waves would result in B-mode polarisation in the cosmic microwaves' background.(© Independent News Service) | <urn:uuid:b066c6c8-dfff-4459-b36d-7aa5b74a84ec> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.independent.ie/world-news/americas/scientists-detect-ripples-of-big-bang-in-deep-space-30100546.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570879.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809003642-20220809033642-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.964914 | 642 | 4.125 | 4 |
Piers Morgan has more on the recovery efforts at 9 p.m ET Tuesday. At 10 ET on "AC360º," Anderson Cooper brings firsthand accounts of surviving the powerful tornado. Also, did you experience the tornado? Send your photos, videos or stories.
(CNN) -- The devastating tornado that killed 124 people in Missouri this week puts the United States on track for a record-breaking year -- despite improved forecasting, warning systems and public awareness, weather experts say.
By 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, the death toll in Joplin had reached 124, making it the single deadliest tornado since the National Weather Service began keeping such records 61 years ago.
The tornado in Joplin brought the number of people who have died in U.S. tornadoes to 489 so far this year. The figure could escalate as rescue workers continue digging through rubble from Sunday's tornado in Joplin, Missouri.
The deadliest tornado year on record is 1925, which had 794 deaths, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The number of fatalities so far this year is more than 8 1/2 times the average number for an entire year -- 56, according to CNN meteorologist Chad Myers.
With all the advancements in storm technology, the question is simple: Why?
"That's the question of 2011," said Bob Henson of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. "Why have so many people died in these tornadoes? That's the open question. It's partly because of the strength of these tornadoes. Also because they've hit populated areas."
Myers said the brute force of some tornadoes might just be too severe for many structures.
"Some tornadoes, you just can't survive them," he said. "They're just too big."
Since 1875, the average number of deaths from tornadoes has actually decreased -- from about 200 to 55 a year, Myers said. This year is a sharp anomaly.
In addition, the number of killer tornadoes is higher in 2011 -- 51 deadly tornadoes have touched down in the United States this year, compared to an average of 22 killer tornadoes in the past. That's counting two more tornadoes in Missouri Tuesday night. And it's only May.
But early statistics on U.S. tornadoes have been spotty.
Because twisters were not measured the same way they are now, experts don't know whether the 1925 Tri-State tornado that killed about 695 people in Missouri, Illinois and Indiana was actually a single funnel or many -- which is why it's not officially considered the deadliest single tornado.
The weekend tornado in Joplin stirred memories of two fatal twisters that struck in Alabama last month. One tornado hit Hackleburg and Phil Campbell, killing 78 people, and another struck Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, killing 61.
While many cities in tornado-prone areas have tornado sirens, the alarms sometimes get ignored.
"The sirens always go off, so no one thought anything of it," Joplin resident Alexa Wattelet said. "Where we were, nobody really seemed like they were in much of a shock."
But Myers said even if people take all possible precautions, a tornado can still leave fatalities.
"If you get hit by something the size of a 225 mph storm, it is not survivable," he said. "And that is not to scare anyone. But the people that did it right are not to blame."
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Restoring our wild spaces
Children with tree at Trees for Bees 2 event (Photo by NCC)
At the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC), protecting Canada's natural areas and maintaining a diversity of native plant and animal life is our mission. Oftentimes, this is done by conserving wild habitat, but on sites that have been disturbed, one of the ways we can help restore these properties is by rewilding native habitats.
Ecological restoration is the process of helping natural areas recover from degradation and human impact. This isn’t just a local solution either; across the globe environmental degradation has reduced native plant and animal diversity.
In Canada, there are 454 species currently at risk of extinction. These include some of our iconic Canadian wildlife, like grizzly bear, burrowing owl and woodland caribou in Alberta.
Fortunately, damage to these species’ habitat can be reversed by careful restoration activities, such as planting trees, improving soil quality and protecting wildlife corridors.
Over the years, NCC has been involved in many restoration projects. In 2015, we partnered with the National Fish and Wildlife Federation to restore riparian areas on NCC-owned lands in Alberta. This project involved installing electric fences and off-site watering systems. These techniques force cattle to graze in designated areas, which results in a better distribution of livestock on the landscape and improved rangeland health by keeping them out of the riparian areas.
In the grasslands, we are working to restore habitat for many species at risk, including the greater sage-grouse. The Bell-Sage-Grouse Legacy Project is one example of a site which is surrounded by native grasslands in prime greater sage-grouse habitat. This property started as an agricultural field that had not been planted in approximately five years, and over the coming years NCC will undertake the restoration of this parcel of land, in collaboration with the Alberta Conservation Association and Alberta Environment and Parks, to ensure these rare birds continue to have somewhere to survive.
Currently, there are a number of projects happening across the province to reforest our conservation sites. Although waiting for trees to grow can be a very long process, watching the native plants and animals return to a formerly disturbed site is worth the effort!
Restoring and protecting native plant habitats will ensure the survival of the local wildlife that depend on them for food and shelter. Whether you’re supporting the work NCC does in natural spaces across the country or planting native flowers in your garden for local pollinators, everyone can have a role in supporting our native wildlife. | <urn:uuid:a06bddc8-df33-4b78-b8de-78c57b0e11a2> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.natureconservancy.ca/en/where-we-work/alberta/stories/restoring-our-wild-spaces.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.942284 | 528 | 3.1875 | 3 |
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A Biography of Gustav Holst
Part 3: 1915-1928
by David Trippett
Photograph: Herbert Lambert, National Portrait
Holst began work on an orchestral suite first called 'Seven Pieces
for Large Orchestra'; this was to become The Planets. Described
by one critic as 'the English Sacre du Printemps', The Planets
clearly displays the influence of both Stravinsky and Schoenberg.
The work had been gestating for a while, 'That work, whether it's
good or bad, grew in my mind slowly-like a baby in a woman's womb For
two years I had the intention of composing a cycle, and during those
years it seemed of itself more and more definitely to be taking form.'
Each movement is a 'mood picture' and acts as a 'foil to the other
mood pictures'; Holst was not bound by strict astrological empiricism
such as the order of the planets or the effects of the sun and the
moon. When it was completed in 1916 the orchestration was massive
- quadruple woodwind, six horns, and two timpanists. The characteristics
of each planet as Holst conceived them can be found in the book 'What
is a Horoscope?' by Alan Leo which Holst is known to have been reading
at the time.
Mars - independent, confident, ambitious, enterprising, skilful
in action, 'headstrong and at times too forceful'
Venus - awakens the 'affectionate and emotional side of her
subjects, giving them a clear appreciation of art and beauty.'
Mercury - the 'winged messenger of the Gods' gives 'adaptability,
fertility, of resource, and the ability to use the mind in various
Jupiter - brings 'an abundance of life slow and steady - those
under its influence will be more plodding and persevering than brilliant
Uranus - 'will incline its subjects towards the metaphysical
and occult side of life producing eccentric, strange, and erratic
Neptune - great influence over psychic tendencies, helping
mediums and other sensitive people to transcend mundane distractions
and 'tune-in' to vibrations from another world.
Mars, 'the most ferocious piece of music in existence', formed a new
expression of battle, evoking violence and sheer terror as had not
previously been heard. Holst insisted that Mars should be performed
at a quick tempo, faster than a normal march, enhancing the idea of
mechanized warfare and inhuman forces.
Venus shows the influence of VW, Stravinsky, and Schoenberg. The
Sea Symphony (VW) shares a characteristic pulsating chordal effect,
found at the end of this work, the 'Ronde des Princesses' in The
Firebird (Stravinsky) is evident, and an adaptation of the celesta
passage from the second of Schoenberg's Five Pieces for Orchestra
can be heard.
Jupiter was written immediately following Venus, despite the fact
that it was to become the fourth movement. The opening figurations
are reminiscent of those in Petrushka and the central theme
is similar to that of the' Infernal Dance' in The Firebird showing
the importance of Diaghilev's recent performances in London. Emotionally,
Elgar's Nimrod is very close to the middle section of Jupiter.
A mood of relaxed self-satisfaction pervades them both.
After completing his a cappella Nunc Dimittis for eight-part
mixed chorus, Holst returned to The Planets completing Saturn,
Uranus, and Neptune before the end of 1915. The material for Saturn
comes largely from an earlier work - the female-voice part-song Dirge
and Hymeneal. Holst changed the modality and rhythmic placing
of the original chords; offbeat accentuation was used to disorientate
the listener while the ostinato alteration of two unresolved chords
portray the inevitable passage of time. He considered Saturn to be
the best movement of The Planets and, writing to Adrian Boult,
he stated 'In the opening some instruments are quite "dead". Others
have <>. Make the latter as emotional as possible The 4
flute tune (Tempo I) was soft enough but try and get the timp, harps,
and basses also down to nothing. This part must begin as if from another
world and gradually overwhelm this one.'
Uranus' opening four-note brass motif is reminiscent of the arrival
of Pan in Ravel's Daphnis and Chloé, though the main
influence on this work is clearly Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice
which was first performed in London in 1899 and would have been
well known by Holst. Following a series of hearty capers, the spell
is undone by the 'magic' chord after a loud climax and the magician
disappears as the dynamics fall from fff to ppp within
a few bars.
Neptune was, of course, the farthest known planet in the Solar System
and Holst's aim in this piece was to depict the wonder and mystery
of outer space. The absence of clear thematic material and prominent
shifting tone-colours recall the fluid textures of Farben from
Schoenberg's Five Pieces. The inclusion of a female chorus
was a natural choice for someone who spent his days teaching in a
girls' school and, though unusual in symphonic music, had a precedent
in Debussy's Sirènes and Ravel's Daphnis et Chloé.
The remoteness of space I captured by the persistent pp dynamics
which eventually fade into silence evoking the infinity of the universe.
Mercury was finished during the first few months of 1916. Previously
Holst had been working on his Japanese Suite with alternating
3/4 and 6/8 rhythms, this may have been partially responsible for
the same alternation of metre in Mercury. An impression of the constant
movement of this messenger is achieved through the bitonal effect
of E major and Bb major triads and the metrical alternation.
Although first written for piano duet, Holst conceded that it only
worked on the piano if the scoring for orchestra was taken into account,
and even then some of the sustained orchestral effects were not at
all suited to the piano. Holst wrote to Whittaker 'The last one Neptune
is so ridiculous on the piano that I have arranged it for organ duet.
Even then it isn't quite successful.'
The onset of war
Just as he was finishing Mars, the inevitable happened and Europe
was plunged into war. The immediate effects on the arts were a complete
ban on Teutonic music and the replacing of German musicians from the
orchestras. Holst, like VW, volunteered for military service but was
rejected on medical grounds because of his short-sightedness, neuritic
right hand, and bad digestion. At Thaxted the townsfolk became suspicious
of this 'Von Holst' and stories of his activities as a German agent
abounded. After a police interrogation he was cleared and eventually
became friendly with the villagers who often referred to him as 'our
Mr Von'. Prejudice was running high, for the windows of shopkeepers
suspected to be of German origin or sympathy were smashed, German
grocers were suspected of poisoning food, and Barbers of cutting throats;
it has been said that even Dachshund dogs were kicked in the streets.
During 1916 a growing friendship with the local vicar in Thaxted,
Conrad Noel, resulted in the establishment of Whitsun music festival
in Thaxted church. The previous year Holst had invited a few pupils
of Morley College to come and sing at Thaxted, now pupils from both
Morley and St. Paul's were invited to visit for the Whitsun weekend
of 10-12 June. A mixture of services, concerts and garden parties
ensured that the event was a great success while the music performed
included Purcell, Lassus, Vittoria, and Palestrina together with the
Bach mass in A. One morning Holst went to the church only to discover
one of his Morley Pupils, Christine Ratcliffe, in the shadows playing
her violin and softly improvising a wordless song. This was to give
him the idea for the Four Songs for voice and violin using
texts selected from Mary Segar's 'A Medieval Anthology'. However,
having written three songs for Christine Ratcliffe's voice, Holst
was disappointed to discover that she could not articulate the words
whilst playing the violin and so he abandoned the idea of a performance
by only one person.
With the introduction of conscription, Holst found that his choirs
were somewhat unbalanced, remarking in October 1916 'Morley choir
started last month with 50 women and 2 men, and 50 per cent of the
men could not sing!' Some Morley students sent work from the front
so that Holst might have a look at it, Cecil Coles, for example, sent
the first movement of a suite for orchestra but died soon after in
no-mans land. Sydney Bressey visited Holst whilst on leave recovering
from wounds received at the front and showed him a setting of Shelley's
lines 'Music, when soft voices die' written in the trenches. Holst
tried through the work with the young composer, the Head Mistress,
and a student and was so impressed that he agreed to include it in
the forthcoming Morley concert. Bressey was not to return, however,
from his second trip to France and never heard the concert.
Having completed The Planets Holst set about a new work The
Hymn of Jesus for which he chose a text from The Apocryphal Acts
of St John by G. R. S. Mead. This was postponed until the summer holidays
as the exciting Whitsun festival took up much of his time during the
Easter holidays and term time was taken up with teaching. When he
settled down to work at it, he selected two mixed choirs, a semi-chorus
of female voices, and, in his own words, 'an orchestra of rather more
than a dozen, in other words, a damned big thing.' The use of plainsong
in non-liturgical works had a precedent in Berlioz's use of the Dies
Irae motif in his Symphony Fantastique though it was almost
certainly during his work as co-editor for the English Hymnal with
VW that he came across these melodies, for the two hymns 'Vexilla
Regis Prodeunt' and 'Pange Lingua Gloriosi Proelium Certaminis' both
appear in that book. The harmonic interest in The Hymn of Jesus
is highly dissonant and functions as an expression of intense
religious experience. Though vertically the harmony is often very
difficult to dissect, a linear perspective shows that all dissonances
are carefully approached and quitted logically. Typically the section
'Ye who dance not, know not what ye are knowing.' is set to a five
beat rhythm similar to that in To Agni from the second group of Choral
Hymns from the Rig Veda.
Various concerts included works by Holst as patriotism demanded English
composers and one of the foremost conductors, Adrian Boult, was becoming
a close acquaintance and friend giving several performances of Holst's
works in the Queen's Hall. Following the third Whitsun festival at
Thaxted and a host of school concerts, Holst was given a year's leave
of absence to undertake educational work for the YMCA. Before setting
off, Holst was strongly advised to drop the 'Von' from his name, as
it would not go down well with allied internees. He subsequently changed
his name by deed poll on 18 September 1918. As a farewell gift, Henry
Balfour Gardiner gave a private professional performance of The
Planets in the Queen's Hall with Boult conducting. The choir of
St. Paul's School was engaged for the task and an invited audience
(including the majority of the school) attended. There were many congratulations
though Holst shortly received notification that he was to depart for Salonica in thirty-six
Working with soldiers and children
Holst spent 1918-1919 in the Middle East (Salonica and Constantinople)
working for the YMCA's army education scheme as a music organiser.
During this time he organised many concerts of mostly English music
both with and for the troops and gained hundreds of pupils who were
eager to learn and escape the dismal camps and their mundane duties.
He became frustrated at the way in which troops would come and go
from one week to the next protesting that he could not teach them
much or build on skills if he only had a week before the particular
soldier must move on - though he knew that there was nothing he could
do about this.
Whilst away The Hymn of Jesus won an award and was published
by Stainer and Bell Ltd. who immediately put the vocal and full score
parts into production. More importantly perhaps, The Planets received
its first public performance under Adrian Boult in the Queen's Hall
in London (Neptune and Venus were omitted). As Holst was not present,
he only had the press reviews to go on and commented 'It's all quite
nice, except that people seem to dislike Saturn which is my favourite.'
After returning to Thaxted he began to write a piece which was motivated
by the waste of life and the futility of war - Ode to Death was
written in memory of the musicians and friends, particularly the composer
Cecil Coles, who had died during the war. One again, he turned to
Walt Whitman's 'Leaves of Grass' using 'When lilacs last in the Dooryard
Bloom'd' for the words and used antique parallel fifths to evoke quiet
resignation at the opening and at the end.
By the end of 1919 Holst had almost finished writing the libretto
for his satirical opera The Perfect Fool. Towards the end of
the Christmas term he had received two offers for posts, the first
at the Royal College of Music where he was to teach theory and composition,
and the second at University College, Reading where he would have
similar duties. By accepting these posts Holst had to resign from
James Allen's Girls' School though he maintained his posts at St.
Paul's and at Morley College. Now working as a professor of composition,
Holst expounded the benefits of communal study: 'In the Middle Ages
a great painter had several pupils working in close comradeship with
him in his studio. This is one of the best ways of fostering the artistic
impulse and the power of artistic expression. And one of its best
features is the continual comradeship with the master. This ensures
education in the deeper sense: the unfolding of the pupil's mind -
largely unconsciously.' One of Holst's pupils who himself later became
a successful composer was Edmund Rubbra. He recalled 'Holst's over-riding
characteristic as a teacher was his deep identification with what
a struggling young composer was trying to say. Not many teachers would
carry his pupil's problems away with him and worry over them between
lessons and to send a solution on a postcard: or, when genuinely pleased
with something a pupil had written, organise a performance and a small
audience for the next lesson. Nothing could give a young composer
more confidence in himself than his unselfconscious sharing of the problems of music making
between master and pupil.'
During 1920-1922 Holst's fame was growing. The Times wrote that Holst
had 'achieved a position, rare for an Englishman, of being a really
popular composer.' Many concerts of his works were now being put on,
some of which he conducted, though his friends - Adrian Boult, Balfour
Gardiner, W. G. Whittaker among other - were tireless promoters of
their colleagues music. Two performances of The Hymn of Jesus
(19) took place in early 1920 and with
very favourable reviews many more were to follow in subsequent years.
W. G. Whittaker arranged the premier of Two Psalms (written
in 1912) for St. James's Football (20)
ground in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in front of a crowd of twenty thousand
The first unabridged performance of The Planets took place
on 15 November in the Queen's Hall. Albert Coates conducted the London
Symphony Orchestra and a huge ovation greeted Holst as he was summoned
up onto the stage. Reviews praised the new work greatly and, now that
the work's place in concert repertoire had been confirmed, conductors
were soon vying with each other to give performances even though Holst
had so far been unable to have it published. Both the Chicago Symphony
Orchestra and the New York Symphony Orchestra wanted to give the American
premiere. A compromise was agreed - the work would be performed simultaneously
in Chicago and New York (because of the time zones, New York would
just have the edge). Journalists and gossip-columnists were soon pestering
Holst for interviews, photographs, and information though he made
it clear that he detested such mercenary attention and his replies
became ever briefer until he would withdraw into silence.
As well as continuing his frequent conducting commitments, Holst was
increasingly in demand as a lecturer covering such topics as 'The
Education of the Composer', 'The Music of England', and 'The Music
of Purcell' at Edinburgh, London, and Reading. His increasing fame
afforded him greater influence with music publishers and Holst was
able to have many of his earlier works published. The downside for
him was, however, that he was obliged to agree to the publication
of things like the maestoso theme from Jupiter to the words
of Sir Cecil Spring Rice's patriotic poem 'The Two Fatherlands' -
'I Vow to Thee, My Country'.
Albert Coates was performing Holst's works world-wide now, giving
the Canadian premiere of The Planets in 1922 and performing
the ballet music to The Perfect Fool with the Royal Philharmonic
at the Queen's Hall. That same year Holst went to see Thomas Hardy
in Dorset, whose work he had long admired. This encounter would eventually
lad to the composition of Egdon Heath. But now a new prospect
beckoned, that of recording The Planets for the Columbia Graphophone
1922-1923 saw a host of lecturing and conducting in Newport and Newcastle,
while concerts of The Planets and St. Paul's Suite took place in Birmingham
and London respectively. Being the tercentenary of both William Byrd
and Thomas Weelkes, Holst, known to be especially interested in the
Elizabethan composers, was much in demand to speak about their music
giving lectures in Glasgow, Manchester, Burnley, Leeds, and York.
However, on the 20 February 1923 in Reading, during a rehearsal for
a Byrd and Weelkes commemorative concert, Holst fell from the rostrum
and struck the back of his head before falling to the ground. This
incident was to have a debilitating effect on his career. Though the
concussion was not serious, and he seemed to recover that spring before
setting off for Michigan, on returning to England he found that he
suffered from headaches and insomnia. After the event Holst left his
Morley and Reading posts much to the disappointment of his students,
though he did maintain his position at St. Paul's.
Later that year Holst left for Michigan where was to lecture and conduct
the music festival at Ann Arbor. Whilst aboard the liner Aquitania
with Arthur Bliss he began to write drafts for his Fugal Concerto
('the world's shortest concerto'). On arrival Holst completed
the Fugal Concerto and during the festival conducted The
Hymn of Jesus, Beni Mora, A Dirge for Two Veterans,
and his A Fugal Concerto. While in America, Holst missed the
premiere performance of his satirical opera The Perfect Fool which
took place on 14 May 1923. The reaction in England was mixed for the
opera itself is a parody on 'English Opera'. The action, if one may
speak of such, turns on the inability or unwillingness of the Fool
to take any interest in wooing a Princess, despite the prompting of
his Mother and competition from a Wizard, and in the final scene,
the Fool yawns and falls asleep out of sheer apathy. After the performance,
heated discussion broke out as to the meaning of the work: some said
that the Princess represented 'Opera' while the Fool was 'The British
Public', while others felt that the Fool was 'Native Art' while the
Princess was 'The Public'. There was some annoyance, however, at Holst's
flippant treatment of operatic traditions though the work was praised
for its technical construction.
In the summer of 1923 Holst completed his Columbia recording of The
Planets. Conditions were cramped and there were no editing facilities
so this project proved a strain for all with the exposed horn solo
being recorded no less than thirteen times. Holst spoke of his exhaustion
after the Christmas term 'I've had 5 shows at the Queen's Hall, a
lot of teaching at the RCM and huge classes here, Dulwich and Morley.
Relief came in the form of a gift from Claude Johnson, a director
of Rolls Royce Ltd. who offered to cover the expenses of a festival
of Holst's music. Instead Holst accepted a monetary gift of £1500
enabling him to concentrate on composition for a substantial period
of time. Works of this period include A Choral Symphony (in
four movements) set to the poems of John Keats - Invocation to Pan
and Song and Bacchanale, Ode to a Grecian Urn, Hymn to Apollo, and
Old Bards of Passion and Mirth. Holst was inspired by VW's Sea
Symphony set to poems by Walt Whitman, though his new work did
not have the same literary cohesion as VW's being a selection a poems
chosen for their aesthetic value alone. In late 1924 Holst was elected
to a Fellowship of the RCM; this was the only academic award that
he would accept.
Pinnacle and decline
The years 1925-1933 were Holst's best years as a composer. He gave
up all teaching duties except for a little at St. Paul's and
his fame was at its height. Performance after performance up and down
the country of his works went on, so much so that Holst was often
unable to attend the concerts due to doing another one or feeling
exhausted. His new work At the Boar's Head, a setting of speeches
from Shakespeare's 'Henry IV', received mixed reviews 'For the whole
hour nothing happened that was of the slightest consequence'
though Holst was praised for his technical ingenuity. Some other works
of this period include a setting of poems by Robert Bridges entitled
Assemble, All Ye Maidens, Love on My Heart from Heaven Fell.
The premiere of his Choral Symphony took place at the Leeds
Triennial Festival under the baton of Albert Coates with Dorothy Silk
as the soprano soloist. Holst came in for harsh criticism for his
apparently illogical juxtaposition of various poems by Keats though,
again, he was praised for his technical ingenuity.
In spite of his immediate success, Holst's absence from the media
and refusal to tailor his music to popular demand meant that he was
soon in decline as a celebrity composer. Many of his works were now
being broadcast on the BBC 'wireless' including Beni Mora,
A Choral Symphony, and A Fugal Overture. He gave six
weekly lectures at Liverpool University on 'England and her Music'
and ten lectures in four weeks at Glasgow University on orchestral
music. At the Three Choirs Festival in Worcester his Short Festival
Te Deum was performed, after which the BBC invited him to conduct
a special programme on his birthday - 21 September. Although he began
making notes for a second Choral Symphony at this time, this would
never be completed.
The citizens of Cheltenham decided to hold a special event in honour
of the town's most favourite son. After refusing a portrait, a concert
was arranged which he would later describe as 'the most overwhelming
event of my life', it consisted of A Somerset Rhapsody, The
Perfect Fool ballet music, A Fugal Concerto, Two Songs
Without Words, and The Planets.
After returning from Beverly on a walking holiday, a telegram was
waiting for Holst from the New York Symphony Orchestra offering a
commission for an orchestral work. Immediately, Holst knew that this
was the chance that he had been waiting for to write an orchestral
work based on Thomas Hardy's Wessex. Sketches appear in his notebook
at the beginning of May 1927 for what was to become Egdon Heath
(21). So on 4 August Holst set out on
another walking holiday to Dorchester with the intention of visiting
Thomas Hardy. The two men walked together and spoke of the beauty
of the countryside and the whole visit made an indelible impression
on Holst; 'It's been an unbelievable day.'
As busy as ever, Holst tried as often as possible to escape London
for the peace of Essex, and it was here that he completed Egdon
Heath. After hearing a performance of Bach's double violin concerto
in the Queen's Hall, Holst resolved to write a double concerto himself,
though it would be two years before he started work on this. Further
lecture topics in his busy schedule included 'England her Music' and
the music of Robert Lucas Pearsall and Samuel Wesley ('Old Sam') in
Morley College and at the Royal Institute at Albemarle Street. During
December that year Holst received a letter from the BBC asking him
if he would be interested in writing a work for military band (22).
The piece was to be in one movement lasting between twelve and fifteen
minutes and in the form of a concert overture, fantasy, or symphonic
poem. Holst accepted though warned that he would not be able to start
the piece for some time as he wanted to arrange a Bach organ fugue
for band to familiarise himself with the medium.
That Christmas Holst travelled to Prague, Leipzig and Vienna after
his school commitments were over. In Prague he visited Mozart's house
and met Janácek and Hába, also attending several concerts
at which he saw Smetana's Two Widows and The Tales of Hoffman.
Before Holst could begin his Bach transcription a more urgent commission
arrived that of the National Band Festival to write a competition
piece for the annual championships. The resulting work he called A
Moorside Suite. The premiere of Egdon Heath on 12 February
was preceded by the death of Thomas Hardy and the dedication was altered
accordingly from simply to the man to 'Homage to Thomas Hardy'. This
work met with much criticism for Holst's works were, in point of fact,
going out of fashion.
His latest work was the play The Coming of Christ was to be
performed in Canterbury Cathedral at Whitsun 1928. This would be the
first sacred drama to take place in an English Cathedral since the
Middle Ages and inevitably there were protests from Fundamentalists.
The texture is, on the whole, very sparse with the juxtaposition of
unison chanting and unaccompanied choral passages working extremely
well in the resonant acoustic.
Holst was back in London after a brief sightseeing tour of Paris in
time for the National Brass Band Festival; the work was performed
fifteen times and Holst was impressed by the technical skill and musicianship
of the performers, though he disliked the sporadic indulgence in vibrato
of some of the performers. Holst, however, was not getting enough
composition done as his schedule of teaching, lecturing, and conducting
allowed so little time. He wrote that 'for some queer reason I have
not been able to write a note since Easter between now and next
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Dealing with safety committee charters can feel like a really tough chore as a safety manager. Personally, I felt that it was the bane of my existence.
But once I’ve learned how to do it the right way, it became one of the most effective tools in my arsenal. So, let’s talk about how to do it the right way.
The Importance of a Safety Committee Charter
Before we dive into the key parts of a successful charter, let’s talk about why it’s important to have a safety committee charter even though it’s not a necessity.
The first reason is that a safety committee charter sets you up for success by providing the committee with a clear structure.
This is because it contains the goals and the general direction of the committee, thus preventing any confusion and giving everyone a clear sense of direction.
Another important reason is that committee charters give authority to those leading the safety committee in implementing safety policies in the company. It ensures that the management has the support of what the committee is doing. And that other employees will listen to the committee’s instructions.
7 Key Parts of a Successful Committee Charter
The charter should contain a mission or vision statement that contains the reason why the committee was built. And this keeps everyone on the same page and has that sense of the committee’s direction.
From my experience reading the mission or vision statements every meeting is a great procedure to keep everyone grounded and on the same page.
Scope & Purpose
The committee charter should contain a scope that defines the area of the business in which the committee has authority or jurisdiction. This is very important, especially for large companies which have different departments and businesses.
The chart should also contain a purpose that serves as the reason why you’re doing the committee. This can be due to various reasons such as compliance, creating a new safety program, or improving the work environment. It really depends on what you want to achieve.
Roles & Responsibilities
All roles and their responsibilities should be clearly outlined in the charter. But in its most basic form, there are 3 key roles in a safety committee:
- Chairperson – the person who runs the committee
- Co-Chairperson – the partner of the chairperson and steps in when the chairperson is not available
- Secretary – in charge of managing and disseminating documents and information of the safety committee
The charter should contain a clear statement about the frequency of the safety committee meetings. Keep in mind that the frequency should depend upon the needs of the committee. And the meeting schedule should contain who is responsible for setting up everyone for the meeting.
The duties listed in the committee charter should be stated in a way that’s a little broad which allows them to have room to become effective.
The charter should contain a clear set of expectations from members of the safety committee. So that it gives them a sense of accountability and that they’ll responsibly carry out their duties.
The charter should create a list of specific procedures to be done by the safety committee members. It should serve as a guide or a path for the members to follow.
How to Properly Use a Safety Committee Charter
Once the charter is approved the next step is to safety committee charter, here are some tips on how to properly use it
- Use it as a training tool for employees
- Make sure that the executive management understands it through training
- Read a part of the committee charter during safety meetings
With all these things in mind, we don’t need to be afraid of charters. Because when properly made and implemented, it’s a very effective tool for ensuring the success of the safety committee.
Safety Committee Charter
Safety Brye: [00:00:00] In my opinion, safety committees are one of the hardest things to get right. We know that there are benefits to having one, but the amount of work they take, it almost feels like they're just not worth it, you know, over and over again, you keep trying, but in the end, it's still the safety manager show where you walk away with a super long to-do list.
That is like twice as big as when you walked in. A lot of times I used to dread going to the safety committee meeting because I was like, I don't want any more. All my friend, maybe it's because you didn't start it with the right structure. So stick around and let me share a few things with you. Hey, there, safety friends.
Welcome to the safety geek podcast. I'm Brye Sargent CSP and 20 years safety professional. After spending years training safety leaders across the globe for a large corporation and creating safety programs from the ground up, over and over again, I am now sharing my processes
[00:01:00] and strategies with you. At the Safety Geek you will learn how to manage an effective safety program that increases your management support and employee engagement all the while helping you elevate your position and move up in your career. If you're ready to step into the role of a safety influencer and leader, you're in the right place. Let's get to it.
Hello. Hello. Hello and welcome to the safety geek podcast. This is Brye, your number one safety geek. And I am super excited to be here with you today. Uh, safety committees, these used to be the bane of my existence, but what I did is I actually sought out the best safety committees and learned how to do this, the absolute right way.
So today's question comes from Randall. And his question was actually a two or three parter. So I will likely have a followup episode and I'll be working on a
[00:02:00] complimentary course as well, but that's like a year off from now. So in the meantime, if you have a question like Randall did, you can always email me at [email protected].
I will get that and I will add it to my list. Just like Randall sent me this one, he asked about a lot of things about safety committees, but I'm going to start off with the foundation, which is what is a committee charter. I'm going to start off with the foundation of your committee, which is the committee charter.
And he did ask me to kind of speak about the committee charter. And it will tell you a lot of times people will start a safety committee and they won't have a charter. So having a charter is not necessarily a necessity. I was going to change my wording there, but not necessarily a necessity. It just doesn't sound right.
Having a committee charter is not an essential piece. It's not necessary. However, it does kind of set you up for success. So I think it is a good thing to have. So let's start off with what a
[00:03:00] committee charter is. And basically it looks like a policy, but it's a document that lays out the goals and the missions of the committee and it outlines how they will operate.
And the thing about the charter is all the members have to agree with the charter. So it's very similar to a policy where like, if you think about it, you have all the management team agreeing to the policy. In this case, it's everybody that's on the committee that they agree to what this charter is. And this mission is it really only needs to be a few pages long.
You never want to get too detailed in your charter because it's then going to handcuff the committee. But you want to make sure that they have something in writing that gives them a little bit of authority. So what this charter does and the reason why you want to have one is that it ends confusion. So there's never any confusion about what the committee's purposes and why it's there.
And it allows for other people to lead safety. A lot of times your other employees or your management team, they may be thinking like, why am I listening to this safety committee
[00:04:00] member? Well, they have a charter that is giving them that authority. So that way they can lead safety in this one area, whatever it may be.
So it's kind of important to have one because it is giving that authority to the committee. And on top of it, it sets expectations, not only for the committee members, but it sets expectations for the management team to make sure that they listen to the committee and that they follow the committee's recommendations or at least consider the committee's recommendations.
Now the key parts of a charter are the mission scope, the roles, the meeting schedule, the duties they expectations, and then the actual procedures. So let's take this one by one. The first part of that charter needs to be a mission or a vision. This is the statement of the committee, and I will tell you when I had my charter, my chairperson started every single meeting, reading.The mission and the vision of
[00:05:00] the committee, it kept everybody grounded. Like, why are we even here? This is why next is the scope and the purpose. This makes it sound like a policy, but you want to make sure that you're defining the scope, especially if that scope is not all encompassing of your company.
So sometimes a safety committee, their scope might be within a certain area of the business. Like just the safety sensitive parts of the business. And they don't have any scope where it comes to like customer service or sales or office or something like that. That may be your decision, but it sets out that scope.
And then the purpose being why they are there, not necessarily the mission because the mission and the vision is like the future vision of what they're trying to create. The purpose is like the why, why are we doing this committee? And the purpose may be because your state requires it. But it may also be because you want to include employee participation and feedback in your safety program.
It might also be that you want to have a well-rounded safety program. That includes
[00:06:00] views from all areas of the business. It may also be because you want to have fresh eyes on different departments. So that way you make sure that it isn't just the same warehouse workers looking in the warehouse. Or the same truck drivers looking in the trucking.
It's switching that up. You decide what that purpose is and what that scope is and make sure that you define that. The next section is roles and responsibilities of the members. Now you're going to end up having three very key members to your safety committee. You're going to have the chairperson who basically runs the committee.
They are the people that set the agenda that organize the meeting, all of that good stuff. Then you're going to have a co-chair who steps in when the chairperson is not available. They may also partner up with the chairperson when they are available. I believe both of those roles should be employee led and not supervisor led, but that's a whole another discussion.
And then your third key member is the secretary who is going to be taking down all of the minutes of the meeting, making sure
[00:07:00] that they get approved and posted and shared with everybody who needs to see them, your chairperson and your co-chair may also present committee projects and committee happenings and recommendations to your executive committee.
So you want to lay out what those roles are and what you expect out of each of those roles. Now you can add different roles in there. You can add in, like, I don't know, the team lead for each department or something like that. Maybe you have, you know, a construction department. Maybe you have a project management department, maybe you have a productivity department and something like that.
And you have a team lead for each one and you want to lay down some rules and some responsibility for each of them in there. I believe you need representation from all those departments, but I don't think that they need to have a clear title in your committee unless you're talking about a very large operation.
So three-year-olds are generally good enough chairperson co-chair and secretary. And if you notice, I didn't put you in any of those roles, it should be an employee committee you're invited. You're not a member,
[00:08:00] but whole other discussion. Right. Okay. Next is. The meeting schedule. How often is your committee going to meet?
When are they going to meet? How flexible is this meeting schedule? Are you going to make it so stringent that they have to meet by the third Friday of every month? Or is it going to be you just meet once every four weeks or maybe you want them to meet every two weeks? Maybe you add some flexibility in there and you say me as often as needed, but a minimum of once every four weeks, whatever it needs to be.
So make sure that you have a meeting schedule in there. And in that meeting schedule, it should lay out who's responsible for setting that schedule and communicating that meaning to other members. You might put that in roles and responsibilities as well. And next is duties. Now, this is where I want to warn you.
You want to make sure that you are very broad when you're listing their duties. Their duties and responsibilities need to allow room for them to be effective. So their duties could include things of things like inspecting the entire facility once every quarter, or
[00:09:00] creating a safety improvement project once every month. Whatever it happens to be. I know what I like to have my committee members do, which is do inspections, but I also like them to do observations and assessments and we kind of split it up. So that way they're doing a little bit every month and we actually give them the homework in between meetings. So it's not like they're doing this work in the meeting.
And that leads me to expectations. That's the next step. So under expectations, you might have things that like, I expect them to have improvement projects. I expect them to be completing these inspections and follow up inspections and communicating hazards found to the appropriate people. I expect them to communicate their meeting minutes to the employees.
I also expect them to report to the executive advisory committee once a month and tell them what's going on. Or I expect them to be properly trained. That's another great one would safety committees is that you want to make sure that you have put them through the proper training to be on the committee, and you might
[00:10:00] even have some expectations in there for inclusion or diversity. So that way you make sure that you're including everybody from every department and that you have diversity in gender and race. So that way you get a full view of what's going on in your workplace, you don't want to always be hearing from the same type of people. And the last section of your charter is procedures.
What should they do exactly. And how should they do it? So a policy or the beginning of the charter is saying the why and expectations. Now let's get down to the nitty-gritty. What inspection forms are they filling out? How are they reporting hazards? What exact training is to be done? How often is that training going to be done?
How do they communicate their findings? How do they follow up on their findings? How did they get approval for their improvement projects? Have some procedures in there. They don't have to be super detailed, but you want to have some procedures in there that give them something to make sure that they have a path to follow and that they're not confused. And it's very clear what you expect out of
[00:11:00] them. Now, once it is written, Because you can write a beautiful charter, you have to make sure it gets approved. So that is step number one. And what I teach you in safety management academy is to make sure that you're always creating a communication cadence that creates management support.
That's that executive advisory committee I mentioned. So make sure that once its charter is written and safety committee approves it first, so make sure that they agree with it, or at least the current members agree with it. And then it goes up the chain and you have to make sure that your executive team agrees with it as well.
Otherwise it's an ineffective charter. You've got to have approval from your management team before you move forward. And that's another thing I didn't mention in expectations and procedures is how you change members. How often are you going to change members? You want to have that in there. And I'll get into this in a further episode, but I don't believe in ever switching out your committee 100% all the time, you should set up a process where only a portion of the committee gets changed out. So that way you're
[00:12:00] constantly training new committee members, but you're getting new opinions all the time, but you're not starting from scratch over and over again either. Alrighty, now that you have your charter approved, your committee has approved it. Everybody has signed off on it. We all love a good sign off sheet.
Right? How are you going to use this charter? Step number one is it's a training tool because every new member coming into your committee needs to be trained. So there is your number one tool is they need to make sure that they know how they're expected to follow in the committee. Number two is you're going to want to share it with all levels of management.
Now your executive management should have already approved it, but you want to make sure that they understand it and you don't just want to email this out and go, oh, here's the safety committee charter because nobody is going to read it. So you want to make sure that they fully understand it, that they understand the authority, that they understand the duties that they understand the expectations.
So have a manager training, have everybody in a room and face-to-face, you really go over this with them and then make sure that you're sharing it with these team members
[00:13:00] regularly, those team members on your safety committee regularly, because they're going to forget what they're mission is. Especially when they're not seeing traction on a lot of the stuff that they're wanting to get done because that's inevitably going to happen.
So that's why I always had my chairperson read the mission. Envision, bring everybody back to center before the start of the meeting, let them know exactly why they are there more they're so important. Now another thing that they would do, and this is my chairperson did this. I didn't come up with this. It's really brilliant.
I should've come up with it, but what she would do, she always read the mission no matter what, but purpose duties and expectations she alternated. So she always read one of the other ones because you're not going to read the whole charter out loud at every meeting that just takes too long, but she would read a part of it at every meeting, just to bring a reminder to the safety committee, what was expected
out of them. Now, hopefully you're seeing how when you have a properly executed charter, that it gives your committee
[00:14:00] structure because the problem with most safety committees is this structure. They're not really sure what they're supposed to be doing, and they are never really given full authority. So without that structure, they're going to struggle and they're going to falter.
So it kind of saying, this just reminds me about kids. So I know a lot of you out there are parents. And the thing about kids as you're raising them, you hear this over and over again that they need structure. You know, kids need discipline. They need schedules. They need structure because when they have that structure, they end up thriving and it's children that don't have structure that end up in trouble one way or the other, whether it's schoolwork or it's something worse than that, right.
It's the same way with our employees. They need the structure. Now they don't need to be like slapped over the hand with it, that type of thing. But when they know that they are fully supported and they have these rules that are going to be followed, that the management team is going to give them authority and they're going to listen to
[00:15:00] them and they are expected to follow these things. Then they're going to thrive. So you don't have to have a committee charter, but hopefully you're seeing that it actually is a little necessary in order to make your committee successful. All right. If you want to hear more about this or when my employee committee training becomes available, it's something that has been on my to-do list for quite a while.
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[00:16:00] you will also find out when new episodes drop. So make sure that you check it out. And in the meantime, I will see you in the next episode. Bye for now.
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Highlights From This Episode:
- What is Safety Committee Charter?
- How To Create A Good Structure Charter?
- Importance of Charter For Your Workplace Safety Committee
- Key Parts of A Successful Committee Charter
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July 30, 1932-November 2, 2011
“Enough. These few words are enough.
If not these words, this breath.
If not this breath, this sitting here.”
The month of July 1923 had almost run its course when on the 30th Jean Lucille was welcomed into the family of Frederick Henry and Margaret Lucille Milhaupt of Norwalk, Ohio. An older sister, Rosemary, had preceded her, and two years later to the day Frederick Henry II appeared. (Years later he became a lieutenant in the Air Force and was one of the many missing in action during the Korean War.)
Jean started her education early with two years in kindergarten at Benedict School, Norwalk, and completed grades 1 to 8 at St Paul School there. Life in the small town was peaceful and Jean enjoyed excursions with her grandfather to the surrounding countryside in search of wild flowers, mushrooms, nuts and perch in nearby Lake Erie. When she finished grade school, the family, now enlarged to five with the addition of John and Marilyn, moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan and settled in St. Francis Xavier parish. Jean attended the first two years of high school at St. Francis and then transferred to Mount Mercy Academy for her final two years. At Mt. Mercy she displayed a penchant for journalism, becoming editor of the Hilltop News in her senior year.
Following graduation she entered Aquinas College. During her undergraduate years she worked as a copy girl at the Grand Rapids Herald and edited the Aquinas Herald for two years. She graduated with a B.A. in English in 1945, and was faced with a choice, which caused her some struggle. An offer of a full-time job on the Herald held out prospects for a career in journalism, but her mentor at Aquinas, Sister Aquin Gallagher whose classes in English literature Jean greatly enjoyed, and whose enthusiasm as scholar and teacher she admired, was urging her to become a Dominican Sister. The Dominicans won out and Jean joined the Congregation as a postulant in 1945. On March 14, 1946, she received the habit and the name Sister Maris Stella of the Holy Trinity, by which she was known until she returned to her baptismal name after the reforms of Vatican II.
Practically all of Sister Jean’s long teaching career was spent at Aquinas College. After completing the work for an M.A. degree at the Catholic University of America, she taught English at Marywood Academy from 1949 to 1951. In that year she joined the faculty of Aquinas College and taught there until her retirement with the exception of the years 1959 to 1962, which she spent acquiring a Ph.D. at the University of Michigan, earning a fellowship and a Phi Beta Kappa in her final year. Besides teaching courses in English literature and Linguistics, she served for some time as moderator of the Aquinas Herald. During these years she enriched her professional life by study and travel—spending the summer of 1964 at an English Institute at Oxford University, 1969 at the British Museum, and 1973 at the University of Virginia. She conducted a student tour of the Arthurian country in 1989, and led several student trips to Canada’s Shakespearean festival in Stratford, Ontario. In October 2008 Sister Jean was inducted into the Aquinas College Hall of Fame. Her spiritual life benefited from a month spent at the Benedictine Abbey of Pecos in New Mexico, and the tour known as the Lands of Dominic sponsored by the Parable Conference.
Perhaps the first thing one associates with Sister Jean is humor. She had a ready wit and enjoyed humor whether as source or recipient. Her laughter was ready and infectious. Her depth and breadth of linguistic knowledge made her skilled in pun, crossword puzzles, and epigram, a skill she used with pungency and delight. Fishing was another of Jean’s pastimes. Friends from the Brogger Cottage years remember her dawn sallies on the lake. Her third avocation was cycling. She was a familiar figure on the 7-mile round trip from her home near St. Alphonsus to Aquinas College. Day after day for many years she cycled to and from work. That must have contributed greatly to maintaining her health and vigor long beyond the biblically allotted 70 years.
Among experiences for which Sister Jean expressed gratitude was the opportunity to help care for her parents and aunt in their declining years. She was also grateful to live with a small group of Sisters in an inner city setting, and, with the shortening of skirts, to return to her beloved bicycle. She recalled with nostalgia the friends of Brogger Cottage days, and derived satisfaction from being able to resume communication with many former Sisters, for whom she conducted a newsletter. In recognition of her long service to Aquinas she was invited to deliver the Commencement Address in 1995. When the time came to end her teaching career she continued to serve the College by taking over her friend, Sister James’, role as Archivist and also served as congregational vitae collector.
Sister Jean is survived by her sisters Rosemary Brown and Marilyn Hefferan and her brother John (Peg) Milhaupt of Grand Rapids; many friends and loving members of her Dominican community.
Entered eternal life on November 2, 2011 at the age of 88 after 65 years of religious life
We commend Sister Jean to your prayers.
Sister Jean’s reception as a novice in 1946
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The outdoors is having a moment in Congress, demonstrating bipartisan support for using public lands as a stimulus for economic recovery. The Senate has passed the landmark Great American Outdoors Act, which would permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund and partially fund the maintenance backlog for national parks and other public lands. The bill is headed to a House vote.
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We all know the popular daylight savings time expression Spring Forward, Fall Back but that’s rarely how it plays out on the scale when it comes to our weight.
With the fall season in full swing the days are as short and cold as they’ve been for some time.
This usually means that energy expenditure and activity levels of many of my clients drop, which leaves more time at home for snacking.
The increase in consumption and decrease in activity often end up being a double whammy.
I know there are many Canadians out there who are genuinely concerned about keeping their weight in check over the next six months, which is exactly why I’ve written today’s article.
Your best defense in staying at a healthy weight over the next two seasons ( & beyond) is understanding which foods, and in which amounts, may be contributing the most calories to your diet.
These foods will differ from person-to-person, but I’ve come up with a list of 9 culprits that is based on Health & Stats Canada data that I believe will be both helpful and insightful for the majority of people reading today’s article.
The 9 Foods To Cut Back On This Fall
“Stadium” Food – Pizza, hot dogs and hamburgers are all calorie dense meals that are not particularly good for you. If you are consuming any of these as meals with regularity (more than once a week), they may be hindering your weight management goals. One exception to this rule might be if you are making healthier home-made versions of these foods.
Baked Goods – Baked goods generally include all cake, pastries, cookies, muffins and donuts. Of these foods, I find that cookies and muffins tend to be the biggest culprits in my clients. People will often grab a muffin with their coffee or have a few cookies in the office or when they get home from work. Do these sound like your habits? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone, but you need to know that regularly consuming these foods is not in your best interest and you’d be better off grabbing a piece of fruit or handful of nuts or seeds instead.
Salad Dressing – You can’t go wrong with salad, but you CAN go wrong with salad dressing. You need to be very mindful of both the type of dressing you use and the amount of it that you apply to your salad. As a general rule, aim for no more than 1 tbsp of dressing, regardless of the variety you happen to choose and try to stick to lower calorie or homemade options when possible. A simple tbsp of olive oil & vinegar with lemon juice makes a great selection.
“Junk” Food- When it comes to junk foods, everyone likes to point the finger at sugar, but it’s chocolate and chips which are the biggest culprits, and these foods have far more calories from fat than they do sugar. My recommendations? Swap out chips for plain popcorn and swap out milk chocolate or chocolate bars for a single square of dark chocolate, but only when you feel you need it.
Your Favourite Beverages – Pop and beer are two MAJOR culprits when it comes to items that people consume regularly that are sabotaging their weight management goals. Ask yourself how many bottles of beer or cans of pop you are having on a weekly basis, and aim to halve that number this Fall to help keep you on track.
Butter & Margarine: People love to debate whether butter or margarine is the better choice. Although I am on the side of margarine, my take on this issue is that you should be using so little of either of these items that it should not even matter which one you choose. If you lather your toast or potatoes with either butter or margarine, you will be significantly increasing the caloric intake in your diet for very little in return.
Oils: Yes, using healthy oils such as olive or canola oil to prepare or dress your food is a good idea. But, the amount you use is also critically important. You should not be using more than 2-3 tbsp a day and if you are someone who applies oil liberally during food preparation (without measuring, straight out of the bottle) you could easily be using more than this in one sitting.
Added Sugars/Syrups: One of the biggest misconceptions I encounter is the notion that sweeteners like honey and maple syrup are somehow healthy or significantly healthier than plain old sugar. Unfortunately, all of the above are more or less just calories in the absence of micronutrients and their use should be minimized.
Ice Cream: Everyone’s favourite dessert also happens to be a significant source of excess calories in many people’s diets. If you are a regular consumer of ice cream, I’d recommend switching to a sweetened 2% greek yogurt OR making your own nice cream instead.
I am willing to bet that many of you who are reading this today resonate with the foods that I’ve identified on this list.
It is important to understand that the first step in getting your diet and weight under control is to understand the culprits which may be causing you problems, and my hope is that today’s article has got you on the path towards doing just that.
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Setting up a conservatorship or guardianship comes with a few costs, most of which people don’t really expect when they begin thinking about appointing someone to the position. If you are thinking about appointing a guardian or conservator for a protected person, these are a few of the costs you can expect to incur.
In most states, the court must approve of a guardian or conservator before they are allowed to be appointed to their respective positions. Because these are court-supervised roles, it’s necessary to fill out the required paperwork and set up a date to appear in court. This paperwork, in most states, does come with some filing fees that will have to be paid.
Navigating the legal process can be confusing, but an attorney can usually help you go through the process without too much trouble.
Attorneys typically have a retainer that they will collect before they begin work on your case, and additional attorney’s fees may apply if they help you organize the conservatorship or guardianship or if they appear in court with you. An attorney can also help you sell real estate and manage some other tasks that come along with the position. Depending on the circumstances, a conservatorship could pay some attorney fees.
Most states will require a person being considered for the role of guardian or conservator to obtain a background check. These have their own fees that will vary by state, but it’s an essential part of the process.
Conservator and Guardian Fees
In most states, guardians and conservator are allowed to collect fees based on the service that they provide. These fees are paid by the protected person or estate that they oversee.
In life, emergencies happen, and there are always unexpected costs that may arise. That’s why it’s always best to, if possible, have some funds set aside for emergency situations. Sometimes, a person will become incapacitated and you may need to reach into your “emergency fund” to avoid foreclosure or the stoppage of utility bills at the protected person’s place of residence. If you can, make sure you budget for any unexpected expenses.
Surety Bond Costs
Most states require surety bonds to be obtained before the person is appointed to their position as a guardian or conservator. The cost of these bonds depends on the size of the estate, the surety supplying them, and many other factors. To learn more about getting a surety bond for your case, contact The Patrick J. Thomas Agency today.
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An oxygen concentrator is a tool used in industry to remove oxygen from gas sources. The device can also remove nitrogen from your gas supply and provide you with more oxygen. These devices are suitable for industrial and medical purposes. This article will explain how to make use of an air concentrator to get more oxygen. It will also give you an overview of different types of concentrators, and how they work.
A high-quality oxygen concentrator will have a large capacity. It can produce 5 LPM of pure oxygen, and is portable. It can be utilized wherever you are as long that it has enough power. It will be determined by the number of filters or sieves it contains. The output should be between 90-95 percent pure. In the case of low-quality concentrators, they may not meet the requirements and could result in low oxygen concentration.
Choosing an oxygen concentrator is a major investment. It requires a lot of maintenance, and there are many different kinds available. The majority of units last up to five years with no problems. There are some benefits of using an oxygen concentrator, though. The concentrator delivers oxygen that is pure and 90 to 95 percent pure. This is great for patients suffering from mild Covid-19. It is not recommended for patients receiving intensive care. You should talk to a doctor when you intend to use this device for a long time. Know more about household oxygen concentrator here.
An oxygen concentrator is a great method to increase the amount of oxygen without the need for refills. Before you use it, ensure that you follow the directions. If you don’t have a prescription from your doctor it is best to only use the concentrator with the approval of your doctor. Over- or under-oxygenation may cause serious health issues and delay treatment. A doctor will know the right dose for your specific condition. You should only use it as directed.
Two parts comprise an oxygen concentrator. A compressor is used to compress atmospheric air and to adjust the pressure. The bed filter of a sieve is used for separating nitrogen and oxygen. A concentrator has two beds. One bed is used to be used for this purpose. Both the filter and tank form a continuous loop. Its two parts are connected to one another and the other one is an air tank. The concentrators are constructed of metal and plastic.
The oxygen concentrator works by attaching a thin tube to the face. The oxygen concentrator is able to deliver oxygen through two prongs which are located below the nostrils. There are two models of the concentrator, one that is larger for use at home and one that can be carried on the go. These devices are more efficient than a pressurized oxygen tank, and will save the lives of many patients. You can purchase an oxygen concentrator that is based on your needs and budget.
The oxygen concentrator isn’t an equipment used by hospitals. It is medical device that delivers oxygen directly to patients. The device operates by compressing and the delivery of compressed air. It removes the nitrogen and then forces oxygen into a tank. There is no need for an oxygen tank. Instead you can opt for a continuous flow system. If you require more oxygen, you can alter the amount of flow and pressure in the concentrator to increase the flow rate.
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A message for the week starting on Sunday 20 February 2022
Lectionary Week: 7th Sunday of the Epiphany
Prescribed Texts: Genesis 45:3-15, Psalm 37:1-11, 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, Luke 6:27-38
Bigger Than Our Circumstances
Focus Text: Genesis 45: 3-15
Joseph identified himself by saying: I am Joseph, your brother. The very same Joseph that was almost killed by his brothers, but then sold into slavery. He was accused of sexual misconduct and landed up in prison for a crime he did not commit. Yet no matter the extent of his calamity, he remained true to himself. By now most of us would have given up on life, fallen into depression and become destructive towards ourselves and others. We lose ourselves because events seem to spin out of control due to a perceived loss of power in our lives.
Yet his response was: I am Joseph. This response of self-identity was one that wasn’t lost, in spite of the grave situation. This reminds me of the case of Amy Biehl, the American anti-Apartheid activist who was murdered by young revolutionaries in the Western Cape, South Africa. Her parents could have shown bitterness, but instead, they came to the country and continued activism work in her name.
When we retain self-respect and our dignity, no matter what life throws at us, we will come out victorious:
I am Joseph, that’s who I am,
my circumstances do not define me,
nor do I allow it to dictate to me who I am.
I am Joseph.
I am Joseph, the dreamer
though it upsets those who dare not envision a tomorrow,
who make emotional decisions, of death and deceit
but I, I am Joseph
I am Joseph
I serve with dignity
not even prison can bind my identity
to kings, I serve as advisory
To my betrayers, I become their rescuer
what was meant for my calamity,
God used as stepping stones into my destiny
I am Joseph
To think about: We have gone through pain and death with COVID-19, and faced many other challenges through divorce and job losses. Whatever it might be, do not allow it to change who you are.
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Electromagnetic character of the competitive γ γ / γ -decay from m Ba | Nature Communications
Theoretical nuclear physics Abstract Second-order processes in physics is a research topic focusing attention from several fields worldwide including, for example, non-linear quantum electrodynamics with high-power lasers, neutrinoless double-β decay, and stimulated atomic two-photon transitions.
For the electromagnetic nuclear interaction, the observation of the competitive double-γ decay from mBa has opened up the nuclear structure field for detailed investigation of second-order processes through the manifestation of off-diagonal nuclear polarisability.
Here, we confirm this observation with an 8. Our results, however, contradict the conclusions from the original atomic dating wiley, where the decay was interpreted to be dominated by a quadrupole-quadrupole component. Here, we find a substantial enhancement in the energy distribution consistent with a dominating octupole-dipole character and a rather small quadrupole-quadrupole component in the decay, hindered due to an evolution of the internal nuclear structure.
The implied strongly hindered double-photon branching in mBa opens up the possibility of the double-photon branching as a feasible tool for nuclear-structure studies on off-diagonal polarisability in nuclei where this hindrance is not present.
Download PDF Introduction Polarisability is a fundamental atomic dating wiley in physics and chemistry defined from the principles of electromagnetic interaction. It describes how applied electric or magnetic fields induce an electric or magnetic dipole, or higher-order multipole, moment in the matter under investigation 1.
In nuclear physics, the simple concept of polarisability influences observables over a broad range of topics. For example, the static dipole polarisation of the shape of the ground and excited states in atomic nuclei is influenced by the coupling to high-energy collective modes like the giant dipole resonance GDR via virtual excitations.
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By expanding the concept of polarisability beyond the scalar case, one can divide the polarisability tensor into separate components. Typically, these are either spatial components like the birefringence properties of crystals or electric and magnetic multipole components. Within the nuclear structure framework, this type of off-diagonal polarisabilities can appear in very weak second-order floyd mayweather dating erica. In the electromagnetic case, the off-diagonal nuclear polarisability can be defined analogously to Eq.
In the definition above, the denominator depends on the interference frequency, ω, of the emitted γ rays and is approximated to be half of the initial state energy. Here single γ-emission is blocked, and only conversion-electron decay and double-γ decay are allowed. In these experiments, the obtained information consists of correlations between energies and angles of these γ-rays, used to determine the decay probabilities of electric and magnetic dipoles.
Even though unsuccessful in that respect, these experiments successfully measured an E5 transition with the branching of 1. The decay diagram of this process is shown in Fig. Illustration of the single-γ and the two types of double-γ decay, as fed by the β decay of Cs, including half lives of Cs and mBa.
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The energy of the Cs ground state Qβ is given relative to the Ba ground state. Here, M4 corresponds to the single-photon decay.
The blue and pink decays show the lowest octupole-dipole and quadrupole—quadrupole components, respectively. Full size image Given the nature of this experiment to observe a longstanding prediction of a fundamental concepts in quantum mechanics and quantum electrodynamics, and the possibility to extract nuclear structure observables from this, it is highly desirable to independently confirm this observation.
Some possibilities that have been under discussion to perform this independent confirmation is to either return to the HPGe approach with complex detector systems and event processing like the Advanced GAmma Tracking Array AGATA set-up 1314 or highly charged radioactive ions The experimental set-up was optimised for obtaining a clean signal over a wide angular range 21 based on the reported intensities of the decay mode.
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Here, we can confirm the existence of the competitive double-photon decay process in atomic nuclei with an 8. We, however, find a significant octupole-dipole, E3M1, matrix element product contribution to the double-γ decay mode of Ba, contradicting the conclusions of the original experiment This most extreme case is also marine dating military case that atomic dating wiley reproduces the αE3M1 polarisability.
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In this case, experiments would be feasible also with more exotic sources 22or even in-beam experiments within reasonable beam times, to follow the evolution of the quadrupole—quadrupole strength. The detector configuration was a circle with an inner radius to the front-face marya dating the scintillators of 40 cm. This distance was enough to separate true coincidences from multiple Compton scattering of single γ rays using the photon time-of-flight TOFsee Fig.
The relative angles between the eleven detectors were This gave five independent γγ-correlation angles centred at: The detectors were separated with a minimum of approximately 15 cm of effective lead shielding between two neighbouring detectors to remove any contribution from single Compton scattering between detector atomic dating wiley at low angles.
The set-up was characterised both with an in-house toolkit 23 based on the GEANT4 framework 24and a Eu source with an activity of kilo Becquerel kBq and a 60Co source with an activity of 60 kBq. For a comprehensive overview, see reference The source had a thin circular active area with a diameter of 3 mm, encapsulated in the centre of a cylindrical polymethylmethacrylate capsule with a diameter of 25 and 3 mm thickness, see Fig.
The location and geometry of the source are also shown, with the active area marked in black. The time condition for prompt γ-rays is shown as red dashed lines and verified with a Eu source.
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Corrections for detector efficiencies were done on an event-by-event basis The full data set, as well as the different angular groups, were used to construct the summed energy spectra. The peaks were fitted assuming a quadratic background both with a Gaussian distribution as well as GEANT4 simulated data. Both fitting methods gave consistent results.
Black data points show the summed energy of two coincident photons detected in the CeBr3 detectors for events with a multiplicity of two.
Grey data points show the sum energy spectrum when the multiplicity is larger than two, which mainly correspond to the background induced by cosmic ray showers. We also show the fit to the data of a quadratic background as a dashed red line and the fit of the background plus a Gaussian peak as a solid red line.
The error bars represent the one standard-deviation statistical uncertainty. Given an angle, θ1,2, the differential decay is integrated over the frequency of the γ ray, ω.
The frequency is proportional to the energy, and the integration limits are taken as the edges of the energy bin of interest. In the experimental spectrum, a natural atomic dating wiley limit comes from the low-energy threshold of the detectors around keV.
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History Adventures, World of Characters presents a fresh approach to history education, designed for the digital generation—bringing the pages of history to life.
History Adventures, World of Characters: Revolutions & Industrialization (1750-1900), presents a fresh approach to history education, designed for today’s digital generation.
This interactive, multimodal learning experience combines the latest in mobile entertainment with the power of narrative design—bringing the pages of history to life.
History Adventures foregrounds the power of story, narrativizing the experiences of people who lived in past centuries—in different epochs and locations around the globe. Students will witness the very real moments these very real people lived through, as if they were there. And via the empathy inspired by quality storytelling, students will feel the life or death stakes of decisions made in the moment.
Revolutions & Interconnections covers the Period from 1750-1900 through the lens of 5 amazing people living through complex flash-points in time.
Featured Characters include:
- Agent 355, (an enslaved woman... and an American Revolutionary War spy)
- Jiemba, (an indigenous Australian at Botany Bay when the British convict ships arrived)
- Fei Hong, (a Chinese family man, surviving the Opium Wars)
- Khari, (a native rebel resisting Belgian oppression during the misleadingly titled Congo Free State)
- Thomas Brown, (a muckraking reporter, working to expose the gross malpractice of the Chicago Meatpacking Industry).
Revolutionary Interactive Product Features Include:
Immersive 3D Environments
Animated, Interactive Infographics
Enhanced Original Historical Documents
Choose Your Own Adventure Experience
Animated Illustrations & Dynamic Text
AP World History Curriculum
Media-Rich Interactive Assessments
All running flawlessly on a mobile device!
"Screenwriters have been adapting historical stories for years, but Spencer Striker, PhD is using a new medium to bring history to life—a fully animated, interactive, narrative-driven digital book series."
- Scriptmag.com / Script Magazine, May 7, 2020
"Spencer Striker's History Adventures couldn’t have come at a better time. As parents all over the US are scrambling to home school their children, the digital media professor and producer has delivered us the history of the world, in an enticing and entertaining format."
- Film Daily, March 24, 2020
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Very helpful if you are interested in revolution history
The storytelling is smart that it covers characters from different backgrounds and times. A great diversity. Love the artwork and music. Sometimes the words are too dense to read.
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What exactly does ISO 17025 calibration mean? We will be discussing the benefits in ISO 17025 calibration and how to follow NIST standards. Check out the article to find out more about the benefits offered by ISO 17025 and how it will benefit your company. Here’s a quick overview. There’s more information on ISO 17025’s benefits. It will be a pleasure.
ISO 17025 refers to international norms for calibration and test laboratories. It defines the technical capabilities and quality management systems for laboratories for testing and calibration. It’s applicable to all calibration and testing laboratories. https://www.openlearning.com/u/beringhaley-rb2h85/blog/HowToSelectTheRightDesktopElectronMicroscope obtaining of ISO 17025 accreditation will prove that the laboratory meets the requirements of the standard and can produce quality outcomes. It’s an effective device to boost the quality of testing and calibration results.
The standard for international use was released in 1999, but is currently being revised. The standard is a global one that focuses on laboratory management and technical specifications. There are also various of standards. ISO 17025, for example demands that the laboratory uses tested and validated procedures. The standard further states that the laboratory should keep current with the latest trends in industry and continue to improve its procedures.
The general rule is that an organization has to establish traceability with NIST or other reputable metrology institute in order to receive certification for ISO 17025 calibration traceability. NIST is traceable. However, this requirement is more difficult than it seems. rotavapor system requires organizations to establish the traceability of calibration protocols and an elaborate calibration process. The uncertainty in the calibration is increased due to an increased chance that the same method is employed in a variety of circumstances.
For the NIST The national standards institution is responsible for maintaining the reference standards that are utilized in calibration. http://b3.zcubes.com/v.aspx?mid=8122481 is required by the organization that provides the measurement results. atomic spectroscopy includes the process and measurement system used, and the techniques and processes used to convert basic measurements into full calibration. To molecular spectroscopy https://www.golik.co.il/ , the provider must describe the method that was used to obtain and interpret the measurements. The provider must also utilize NIST’s measurement model. For traceability purposes, however, many organizations use different measures and models.
A company must satisfy requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements before it is able to be accredited. The ability of an organization to perform certain kinds of tests will depend on the scope of accreditation. The accreditation should be appropriate without being restrictive. As an example, a laboratory report or test report laboratory certificate can’t have the logos of an accreditation body. Additionally the accreditation body has to approve the recommendations of the assessment committee before the institution is accredited.
All laboratories must be compliant with ISO 17025. Accredited laboratories internationally have an increased credibility. They are recognised and valid worldwide. This accreditation increases customer confidence as well as reducing the need for independent reviews when serving new customers. Accreditation according to ISO 17025 allows laboratories to run tests with greater speed and efficiency. An accredited laboratory can be accredited only for some services or they can be accredited for every service.
The benefits of accreditation
Apart from the financial and practical advantages that come with ISO 17025 accreditation, a lab accredited to the ISO 17025 standard can also enjoy important advantages when it comes to recruiting and retaining the best talent. Through the independent verification of laboratory results accreditation increases a lab’s credibility. A laboratory accredited to ISO 17025 can draw top talent faster, especially since the test results of accredited laboratories are recognized worldwide.
Accreditation is also a way to improve the efficiency of testing labs by checking the caliber that their tools. מקררים למעבדות can reduce measurement uncertainty, that is crucial to the success of any laboratory. It is important to have the ISO/IEC 17025 certification can also be used to show expertise in the field. It requires a minimum of five months to obtain and maintain accreditation. The new companies must take part in training in order to comprehend the requirements of ISO 17025 accreditation. | <urn:uuid:a7fc3c71-1c14-4ab5-96e9-5ce1391c2185> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.anochords.org/auto-draft-9/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573540.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819005802-20220819035802-00473.warc.gz | en | 0.92352 | 910 | 2.4375 | 2 |
I am so blessed to have two beautiful children, who were an absolute joy to raise, despite the struggles that are almost inevitable when it comes to raising kids. Having said that, there was arguably no moment in time in which I absolutely couldn’t get enough of my kids compared to when they were just infants. I couldn’t stop holding them, and staring into their eyes, and making them laugh in whatever way I could. And sure, sometimes they started crying from time to time, often for seemingly no reason, but as a whole, my kids as babies were absolutely the cutest!
But just why are babies so cute in general? Well for one thing, there is an inherent bias as the parent of said baby. Especially if it is your first child, seeing a baby that was the product of you and your partner’s love will always bring joy to your heart, which inevitably contributes to the perceived cuteness of your baby. But even friends and acquaintances that come into contact with your baby will swear to just how cute they are.
So even for these “non-family members”, what makes babies so cute? Well for one thing, they exude a sense of innocence, naivety, and ultimately simplicity. Unlike teenagers who are often cynical about life, or even toddlers who know how to speak and are willing to complain about anything and everything, infants are much simpler. They will see the world for what it is, and in that sense, they are a joy to be around. They will get easily distracted by shiny objects, and grasp at anything and everything they can reach with their hands (often putting those things in their mouth). They drool a lot and smile incessantly to whoever smiles back at them. And that sort of behavior is absolutely infectious to anyone around them.
Other than the simplicity of babies, another reason people find them so cute is because the are still growing into their bodies, which makes for uniquely adorable physical characteristics. For one thing, most babies have a lot of baby fat on them, particularly around the arms and legs. When someone sees a “plump” baby with lots of fat around the elbows and knees, you cannot help but smile. For whatever reason, we adults find that super cute, perhaps simply because it is a unique physical characteristic that is not present on us as adults.
Babies are also cute because of how they are typically dressed. For example, the diaper is quite honestly adorable on a baby – at least for those who aren’t actually tasked with changing their diapers! The baby onesies that many parents dress their babies in are also supremely cute. In general, when parents actually make a concerted effort to dress their babies nicely, the end result will always be an adorable outfit (especially if it is a matching outfit with that of the baby’s parents or his or her siblings).
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Scientists at the University of Sydney’s Australasian Wildlife Genomics Group have loaded the entire genomes of 116 koalas to the public domain to accelerate vital genomic research to support the threatened species.
This comes just three years after the first full reference genome of the koala was published thanks to joint work by the University of Sydney and the Australian Museum.
Over the coming months 450 genomes will be made available on servers provided by Amazon Web Services, which is actively supporting the vital genomic research by covering the storage and downloads costs associated with hosting a large dataset in the cloud.
Scientists will be able to access the data through any web browser and use it to investigate key questions relating to the interplay between koala genetic diversity and disease, reproduction, the food they eat and how they will be able to adapt to a changing climate.
“This project is developing a genome survey map for koalas across their range,” program co-investigator Dr Carolyn Hogg from the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Sydney said.
“We can use the information to discover and protect those populations that have important genetic variants, which are essential for koalas to be able to adapt to a changing environment.
“By collaborating with AWS Open Data Sets we are able to make the data publicly available as soon as we have sequenced the samples to help accelerate research for this iconic species.”
Announced in February 2021, the program received $674,000 in funding from the NSW Government and $348,450 from the Commonwealth Government.
“There is currently limited information on the population density, genetic diversity and health status of koalas in NSW,” NSW chief scientist & engineer, Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte, said. “This research is an important first step towards doubling the NSW koala population by 2050.”
The genomic work at the University of Sydney, led by Dr Carolyn Hogg and Professor Kathy Belov, is part of a broader program to map the genomes of over 50 threatened species as part of the Threatened Species Initiative.
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Whiten The Teeth Using These Easy
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To possess a white-colored smile, make certain you avoid consuming water or using toothpastes which contain fluoride. It's been reported that fluoride may help with discoloring and permanently staining the teeth. Many countries have really banned fluoride using their consuming water for this reason reason. To remain safe and sound, avoid fluoride no matter what for any healthy and white-colored smile.
When you're thinking about obtaining a better smile you should not disregard the most fundamental tools when you need it. Using a whitening tooth paste you might not make a significant difference within the color however it helps a great deal which is a simple factor to include to your daily existence.
Mix sodium bicarbonate with a tiny bit of purified water and brush the mix over the teeth having a brush. Sodium bicarbonate has lengthy been famous for being able to make teeth whiter, and that's why it's now put into a lot of toothpastes. This method will certainly whiten your smile.
Listerine teeth bleaching mouthwash rinse is a superb product that will help you whiten the teeth. Inside the initial few days of usage it is simple to begin to see the improvement in the teeth. Make certain to make use of two times each day- once each morning and when during the night. Listerine is powerful in killing foul breath and whitens the teeth simultaneously.
Lots of people think fluoride is essential for dental hygiene, but with regards to getting white-colored teeth, it is extremely the alternative. Fluoride can really stain and discolor the teeth. Avoid using tooth paste along with other dental items that contain fluoride and steer clear of consuming water with fluoride.
When you feel the teeth bleaching treatment, you will wish to avoid consuming things or consuming foods that are recognized to stain teeth. Recently whitened teeth are vulnerable to absorbing the staining agents which are during these things and you'll end up worse off than ever before you treated the teeth.
If you prefer a white-colored and vibrant smile and don't have time to visit the dental professional or put money into teeth whitening products you will find steps you can take at home. A little bit of salt with a few citrus juice, preferably lemon, can with time make your smile wonderful again.
When utilizing over-the-counter teeth bleaching products you should read and stick to the directions cautiously. Don't leave the strips or gel on more than the instructions dictate, because this can lead to sores and problems inside your mouth. Avoid consuming or eating acidic foods or beverages for a few hrs after treatment.
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A small daily dose of aspirin – 75mg – substantially reduces death rates from a range of common cancers, a study suggests. Research at Oxford University and other centres found that it cut overall cancer deaths by at least a fifth. The study, published in the Lancet, covered some 25,000 patients, mostly from the UK. Experts say the findings show aspirin’s benefits often outweighed its associated risk of causing bleeding.
Aspirin is already known to cut the risk of heart attack and stroke among those at increased risk. But the protective effects against cardiovascular disease are thought to be small for healthy adults, and aspirin increases the risks of stomach and gut bleeds. However, this latest research shows that when weighing up the risks and benefits of taking aspirin, experts should also consider its protective effect against cancer.
Those patients who were given aspirin had a 25% lower risk of death from cancer during the trial period and a 10% reduction in death from any cause compared to patients who were not given the drug.
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Nature offers us a glorious abundance of a vibrant and bedazzling palette of rainbow colors. It is easy to forget that not long ago, all dyes and paints were made using natural resources. Not to mention natural colors are safe, eco-friendly, and sustainable, and it gives pure joy to collaborate with nature to express our creative inner-self.
This year during early summer, I finally got a chance to conduct a long-due natural watercolor paintmaking workshop for children titled “Colors of Nature – Malen mit Pflanzen”. The workshop was scheduled to take place during summer last year but it was canceled due to the unprecedented situation!
Making paints from natural resources is an excellent way to introduce our children to the beautiful world of colors, to come in direct contact with nature, and to explore our natural world while playing and learning.
There are a number of different methods for extracting pigments from plants, flowers, berries, etc. that can be used as watercolor paints. Given the age group of children who attended my workshop, I ran through the simplest method described below for making watercolor paints.
- Pestle and mortar
- Frugal option: Stone to grind and coconut shell or any bowl that can be used as a mortar.
- Glass jar
- Clove oil (optional)
We formed teams and each team was assigned with the task of exploring and foraging for flowers, berries, herbs, or any other potential natural pigment source. The organic Hofgarten (Court Garden) at our workshop venue was blooming with roses, lavender, hibiscus, st. John’s wort, poppies, etc. There were a variety of herbs growing in the garden too but to keep the process simple we collected just a few known flowers.
We collected a beautiful range of colors for making watercolor paints. I also demonstrated making colors from walnut leaves. But it was a bit too much work that not only would have tired those delicate little fingers but would have also stained them.
So we used only flower petals for making watercolor paints during the workshop.
Using a pestle and mortar the petals were pounded to extract the natural dye. A few drops of water were also added to pull out the dye. We also used stones and coconut shells (frugal option) that served as pestle and mortar for grinding and extracting the natural plant dye.
The crushed matter was allowed to sit briefly before straining it through a sieve.
A little bit of honey was then added to the dye extract. Honey works as a binder. This step required supervision to make sure that too much honey was not added to prevent making the dye extract very sticky.
The dye extract was now ready to be used as watercolor paint. We used a variety of foraged natural materials to do some mark-making and to express our creative inner-self!
It was so delightful observing the flow of creativity in children.
The great thing about using nature to create with is that it can be found all around you and it doesn’t cost a dime! This is a safe and fun way to keep our children entertained and busy, and it also provides much-needed creative and developmental stimulation.
My little participants at the workshop loved doing this nature art activity! It was a wonderful experience working with them and having a great time observing their approach and the work process. Not to mention it was a great opportunity for me to brush up my german speaking skills too :-)!
I must also acknowledge the immense help I received from my husband and son during the workshop.
‘Learn to express yourself freely’ is what the children teach us every day!
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Solution of the D7 version 25 of Reshebnik on theoretical mechanics Targ SM 1983 - termehu.
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The mechanical system consists of the pulleys 1 and 2, wrapped yarns 3-5 and loads attached to these strands (Fig D7.0 -. D7.9, Table D7.). The system moves in a vertical plane under the action of gravity forces and forces of two pairs M1 torque applied to the pulley 1 and the pair M2 torque applied to the pulley 2. The radii of the pulley 1 are stages: R1 = 0,3 m, r1 - 0 15 m, and the pulley 2 - R2 = 0,2 m, r2 = 0,1 m; their inertia with respect to the rotation axis are, respectively, the radii ρ1 = 0,2 m and ρ2 = 0,1 m.
Neglecting friction, determine the acceleration of the load, having a greater weight; weights P1, ..., P6 pulleys and loads given in the table in Newtons and moments - a nyutonmetrah. One of 3,4,5 cargo whose weight is equal to zero, the figure does not portray; pulleys 1, 2 are always part of the system.
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The Masters of the Gyokku Ninja Clan believe that they must take their students beyond strength… to understanding and Wisdom. Members of the clan study ancient ninja philosophy that grants insight into the hidden workings of the human mind and heart.
Ninja genin learn the subtle rules upon which the very cosmos moves, and understand that fate and destiny are not immovable pillars wrought in stone, but a beautiful painting created out of the actions and hopes and will of every living thing in the universe.
The greatest achievement of a Ninja might be said to be not victory, but great understanding – a wisdom so great that one can always avoid conflict, always know what is the ‘right action’. To be a Ninja is to be so much in harmony with even an enemy that he chooses not to oppose you.
The ninja also study books that enhance their understanding of humanity, such as some sections of 'The Unfettered Mind', as also the words of great warriors and leaders from out of the past, such as Tokugawa Ieyasu. Books of consummate combat strategy, such as the Go Rin No Sho, the brilliant 'Book of Five Rings' by Miyamoto Musashi, are also studied. Indeed, study of the Go Rin No Sho can never be neglected by any warrior group, for it is a work that is both subtle and effective.
The ninja know that philosophy, strategy and true understanding are not solely applied to war, but also to peace, to the world of business, and to almost any arena of life. You can learn to control and manipulate events to give yourself a victory so subtle and perfect that your opponents may not even recognize it as such.
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Recently, Arm Education was selected by edX to be one of 10 exclusive content partners that will receive development funding to produce a new online course addressing ‘essential human skills for the virtual age.’
Thanks to some intensive development work over the Spring months, we can now announce that our Business Models for Technology Innovators course is now open for registration. The course will officially start on the 15th July 2022 and you can find out more by visiting our product page: https://www.edx.org/course/business-models-for-technology-innovators.
In this article, we take a deep dive into the genesis of the course, the intended audience and what ‘essential human skills’ it sets out to teach.
Given Arm’s central role in the development of new technologies and approaches that are driving the Fourth and Fifth Industrial Revolutions,, we have a unique perspective on the key skills requirements, and therefore demand and supply gap that will impact the 21st century workplace. As these Industrial Revolutions take hold, companies worldwide will look to harness new technologies to maximize their business goals.
To meet these challenges, a workforce with the commensurate skills will be required to deliver on the transformative promise of this brave new world. The World Economic Forum refers to this as a ‘reskilling imperative’ and estimates that by 2022 approximately 54% of employees require ‘significant’ re-and upskilling. This is not just in core technical areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and Automation, but also in ‘human’ skills such as communication, problem solving and business skills.
Arm Education is addressing the ‘reskilling imperative’ through the creation of core technical courses including: Embedded Systems Essentials Professional Certificate, Build Your First IoT Application, and a forthcoming course on Machine Learning (ML).
We plan to complement these core technical courses with additional materials that cover the intersection of technology and the essential ‘human skills’ referenced previously, beginning with our Business Models for Technology Innovators online course on edX.
When we sat down to design the materials, we quickly realized it was important that there should be as few barriers to entry as possible. As a result, we decided from the outset that no special prerequisite knowledge would be required to take the course. While open to all, we had the idea that the course should focus on learners who work at the intersection between technology, product innovation and business – namely:
With this cohort in mind, we developed the content to address the ‘essential human skills’ we knew were in high demand by employers, including: problem-solving, critical thinking and creative & innovation skills.
Problem solving: Target Jobs considers having strong problem-solving skills as the mark of an independent employee. These skills are often tested with competency-based questions at interview. In 2020, the World Economic Forum issued a report on the Future of Jobs . They surveyed 350 executives in 15 of the world’s biggest economies across 9 industries. The number one skill employers identified as a need was problem solving, with 36% of all jobs across all industrial sectors requiring complex problem solving as a core ability.
Critical thinking: Pearson reports that recent large-scale employer surveys reveal that for new hires, critical thinking skills are among the most important . They also note that there is a long-standing perception that higher education is not producing enough graduates with critical thinking skills to enable them to succeed in the world of work. Forbes also quotes a 2016 survey in which more than 50% of the employers said that their new employees had insufficient critical thinking skills. Academic research has shown that this problem translates into weaknesses in the labor market. Arum and Roksa tracked students as they entered the jobs market. Those who were more likely to be employed and stay employed had higher critical thinking scores.
Creative and Innovation skills: The World Economic Forum’s 2016 report shows that there is a new demand for creative skills among formerly technical occupations. Cobo (2014) from the Oxford Internet Institute examined the need for soft skills in innovation across world class organizations, finding a skills mismatch between education and work in OECD countries which could not be solved with technology alone.
We also wanted to ensure that the course reflected Arm Education's focus on developing materials that are anchored around the principles of Project-Based Learning (PBL). Broadly speaking, PBL is a pedagogical approach where students learn by engaging with real-world and context relevant projects - you can take a deeper dive into PBL and Arm Education's approach in a previous blog.
In this course, our use of PBL takes the form of interactive use of case studies sourced from a variety of sectors such as the semiconductor industry, aviation, automotive, agriculture, smart farming, healthcare, the travel industry and healthcare. A good case in point is the final case study, where participants are challenged to write a pitch to potential investors (between 300 and 1000 words) on the creation of a new and disruptive electric vehicle brand. In their proposals, learners will be asked to consider elements discussed previously in the course such as:
Once learners have written their proposals, they will be invited to share these with their peers using the discussion fora and other interactive elements of the edX platform to assess, iterate and collaborate on potential business models and ideas. The intention here is that we will provide learners with a virtual platform to engage with each other - mirroring the type of interactions they are expected to undertake when entering today's hybrid, post-pandemic workplace.
By the end of the course, we expect learners to have a good grounding on:
All the videos in the course have been co-produced by Arm Education and Duke Corporate Education and the presenters have demonstrable experience in thinking about and tracking the effects of digital transformation in the workplace, with particular emphasis on business models. We have also made a conscious effort to ensure that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is a central tenet of the course. Duke Corporate Education have used their convening power to source two expert presenters from the global business and academic world with different positionalities and backgrounds.
Curious to find out more? Enroll in our Business Models for Technology Innovators Course on edX and be ready to start the course when it goes live on the 15th July 2022.
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IPI and Bable will soon start a cycle of training actions, for local authorities, business associations and companies.
Personalized training and adapted to the interests and needs of the contexts of the territories and organizations involved. Personalized training, with the participation of international experts: Portugal, France and Germany.
The training includes at distance support, for 6 months, to clarify doubts and other information that may arise.
As this training is the first stage of the roadmap in smart villages, cities and territories, it is intended to arouse interest in the topic and, fundamentally, to show the importance of the “Smart” concept for sustainable development in the 21st century.
With this training, the territories, associations and companies involved will be empowered to embrace the remaining stages of the roadmap up to the desired digital transformation, in a context of social and environmental responsibility.
• In-person and personalized training
• Adapted to the contexts of target territories and organizations
• With international expert trainers
• Includes support for 6 months after training
• The advantages of “making the path” supported by innovation and technology
The training is co-financed by the EIT (European Institute of Innovation and Technology), an independent body of the European Union, created in 2008 to provide innovation across Europe.
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Featured Research and Reports
The Broadband Commission Working Group on Virtual Health and Care was launched to examine virtual health and care in context of the COVID-19 pandemic: the trends, forecasts, key role of policy in influencing adoption, challenges, and ways of overcoming them. Co-chaired by Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the WHO,
The Broadband Commission Working Group on Epidemic Management was organized to analyze international efforts, best practices, and lessons learned from the use of Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs) in response to COVID-19, and to present collaborative approaches to overcome future pandemics. Launched in September 2020 and chaired by Dr. Hyeonmo Ku, Chief Executive Officer
The seven Advocacy Targets of the Broadband Commission reflect ambitious and aspirational goals and function as a policy and programmatic guide for national and international action in broadband development. Starting initially with four connectivity goals established in 2011, the Targets were expanded to five in 2013, with the addition of the gender equality goal, and eventually to seven in 2018.
The Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development addresses this Open Statement to the 5th United Nations Conference of the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) convening every 10 years and held in 2022 at a critical time, as the final decade of action for the 2030 agenda gathers pace.
The Working Group for 21st Century Financing and Funding Models for Sustainable Broadband Development was established as a cross-sector group of thought-leaders with representation from national regulatory authorities, telecommunications operators, financial institutions, trade associations, academics and not-for-profit development organizations operating under the auspices of the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development.
How can a wide spectrum of stakeholders within the digital space unite to tackle the challenge of developing new broadband infrastructure, upgrading existing infrastructure, and cultivating relevant digital content and services for widely unconnected populations? And how shall these models aid in achieving the Commission’s 2025 Targets as well as
Despite progress on Internet access and adoption, more effort is needed to ensure success and concrete movement towards the global 2030 targets. Additional investment and inclusive, open partnerships can advance progress towards universal broadband – which in turn will accelerate economic growth, help alleviate poverty, impact social development, and address
Promotional Toolkit to support the report: Trello The Working Group Report on Digital Learning introduces a range of factors that should be in place in order for hybrid learning to be a viable option for students, requiring deliberate planning, informed decision-making and substantial investment. It addresses considerations for accessing hybrid
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WomensLaw is not just for women. We serve and support all survivors, no matter their sex or gender.
Legal Information: Maryland
Updated: November 10, 2020
Can I file for a peace order against a minor?
You can file for a peace order against a minor, but you will go through a different process. To file against a minor respondent, you first go to the Department of Juvenile Services, which is usually an office in the courthouse. You may need to ask the court clerk where the Department of Juvenile Services is located within the court.
You will use the same peace order forms. The Department of Juvenile Services will review your petition before a case can be started against a minor. If your petition is accepted, then the case will proceed regularly, but it will not be available in public records.1
1 MD Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-8A-10(c), (d)
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There are issues regarded on data security and information assurance, one is SQL injection in which the hackers gains access to manipulate a website application for the purpose of injecting their own set of SQL commands to the ones that came from the database. An example of that are cheat engines that allows the player to change his amount of resource and status in an online game by penetrating the application source command and edit the text commands. Another issue with data security is decryption. Large database needs to employ the help of encrypting tools that will scramble the data into unreadable text by means of mathematical algorithms and schemes.
The problem is hackers also have their own antidote called decryption tools that works like encryption but on a reverse process. Information assurance also has its share of flaws if one of the four factors is missing either, integrity availability, confidentiality and accountability then a failure of information assurance feature is possible. One of the issues and probably the most common in information assurance is the loss of data, an error that was created internally. In a corporate environment, sensitive information detrimental to the organization are always kept confidential, when one of the members of the organization uses his corporate email access to send out sensitive information outside of the organization is already considered as breach of corporate security. Another issue is when the company payroll associates mistakenly entered wrong amount of wage or encoded the salary on the wrong employee. This issue demonstrates how the internal user used incorrect algorithm in encoding the data which information assurance is supposed guard against.
Spamlaws.com. (N.D.) what is Data Security? Web Retrieved April 2, 20012 from http://www.spamlaws.com/data-security.html
Rauch, Michael. (August 20, 2009) What is Information Assurance? Web Retrieved April 2, 20012 from http://www.articlesbase.com/security-articles/what-is-information-assurance-1142179.html | <urn:uuid:c3eca7ae-9652-49f5-9939-aa63b28201e3> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.sundaynightcheffights.com/essay/data-security-and-information-assurance-course-work-examples-11358 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.944305 | 390 | 2.671875 | 3 |
Healthy Behavior or Health Risk Paper
Propose a health promotion teaching tool for a healthy behavior or health risk that you identified during the volunteer patient physical exam in Module Six. Be sure to address the following elements in your proposal: Analyze health risks uncovered during your assessment. In other words, what unhealthy behaviors the patient engages in or indicators of disease or illness did you discover? If you feel there were none, be sure to explain your rationale. Analyze healthy behaviors the patient engages in that you discovered during your assessment. In other words, what opportunities exist for health promotion? If you feel there were none, be sure to explain your rationale.
Healthy Behavior or Health Risk Paper Specify the critical information about your topic based on your assessment findings that you would include in your teaching tool. Recommend specific intervention(s) for your topic that will result in improved patient outcomes or will promote health maintenance. Be sure to support your recommendations with evidence-based research. Determine the medium (presentation, brochure, poster, or other format) that would be most appropriate for communicating information about your chosen topic. Be sure to explain your rationale. Discuss the health literacy best practices you would employ to ensure your teaching tool is appropriate for diverse populations. Be sure to support your claims with specific examples from evidence-based research. Describe your plan to ensure compliance of your teaching tool with Flesch-Kincaid readability guidelines. Be sure to explain your rationale Healthy Behavior or Health Risk Paper | <urn:uuid:dd055195-be61-4278-a149-b348ffe094e8> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://theproficientwriters.com/healthy-behavior-or-health-risk-paper/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.936724 | 301 | 2.59375 | 3 |
THE DIMENNA CENTER FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC
and presentation of
Manhattan Girls Chorus hosted their inaugural Gala in May, 2015. We commissioned David Sisco, an accomplished NYC composer, to write a cantata for the girls that included their own words. The piece, entitled “I AM,” seeks to build a bridge between the voices of strong historical women and the voices of our girls, who are beginning to find their way in the world.
With the assistance of one of our Advisors, Dr. Malynn Utzinger, the girls were guided through a process of writing about their lives, creating beautiful and moving prose which provided the core text for the concert work. Their words are very personal, powerful, and reveal their vulnerability and struggles as well as their strength. Examples include: ‘I am afraid no one will like me’; ‘I’ve been bullied’; ‘I have been hurt by words’; ‘I have the courage to stand up for myself’; ‘I am confident’; ‘My dream is to make a difference’; and ‘I AM BEAUTIFUL!’ The end result is an affirmation and strong reinforcement of the message to each girl that her voice is important and worthy of being heard.
The program included an introduction by several of the girls who opened their hearts and shared their thoughts on this work and the influence of the Chorus on their lives. | <urn:uuid:d0c0b3bc-ac5a-4f9b-b147-535c607581a0> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://manhattangirlschorus.org/2015-gala/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.969674 | 316 | 1.75 | 2 |
Films & Other Videos
Films with: Joseph, Paterson
- Hollow crown. Richard II, Henry IV part 1, Henry IV part 2, Henry V /
- The Hollow crown: New adaptations of Shakespeare's tetralogy of history plays comprising the 'Henriad' for the BBC's 2012 Cultural Olympiad: King Richard; II King Henry IV, Part 1; King Henry IV, Part 2 and King Henry V. The plays chronicle a continuous period in British history from the end of the 14th century to the aftermath of the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. Together, the plays comprise a story with recurring themes of power struggles, redemption, family conflict and betrayal -- IMDB. Pt 1. Prince Hal (Tom Hiddleston) defies his father, King Henry IV (Jeremy Irons) by spending his time at Mistress Quickly's (Julie Walters) tavern in the company of the dissolute Falstaff (Simon Russell Beale) and his companions. The King is threatened by a rebellion led by Hal's rival, Hotspur (Joe Armstrong), his father Northumberland (Alun Armstrong), and his uncle Worcester (David Hayman). During the Battle of Shrewsbury Hal faces Hotspur in mortal combat. Pt 2. Northumberland (Alun Armstrong) is told of the death of his son Hotspur in service of the King (Jeremy Irons). The Lord Chief Justice (Geoffrey Palmer) attempts to separate Falstaff (Simon Russell Beale) from the Prince Hal (Tom Hoddleston). The rebels continue to plot against the crown but their forces are outwitted. This brings comfort to the dying King, who is finally reconciled with his son. Falstaff rushes to Hal's coronation with the expectation of high office. "The newly crowned King of England, Henry V, (Tom Hiddleston) is persuaded by his courtiers including Exeter (Anton Lesser) and York (Paterson Joseph), that he also has a rightful claim to lands in France. The chorus (John Hurt) tells of England's preparations for war and Henry's army sails for France. After Exeter's diplomacy is rebuffed by the French King (Lambert Wilson) Henry lays siege to and captures the town of Harfleur. The French now take Henry's claims seriously and challenge the English army to battle at Agincourt"-- Container. After halting a duel between warring nobles Bolingbroke and Mowbray, Richard II banishes both men from his kingdom. Following the death of Bolingbroke's father, John of Gaunt, Richard seizes his money and land to pay for wars against rebels in Ireland. Bolingbroke returns to claim his birthright and more.
- DVD 9816
- A plague of global proportions. Anarchy in the streets. The collapse of government and the rule of law--perhaps even the end of civilization itself!--followed by the rise of tyranny and vigilantism. There's heavy stuff happening in Survivors, a British sci-fi drama offered here with all 12 episodes from its first two (and so far only) seasons on five discs. Although it shares a title, original writer (Terry Nation), and several character names with a mid-'70s series, this is apparently not a remake. But the basic idea, detailed in the 90-minute pilot episode, is the same: Present-day Britain has fallen prey to a particularly nasty influenza virus. Within days, it's clear that the disease won't be easily contained; within a couple of weeks, at least 90 percent of the population has died from it, not merely in England but across the planet. As the world as they know it quickly falls apart--no electricity, no communications, no mass transit, no readily available medical care--and those who survived due to immunity start to sort themselves out, the show narrows its focus on one disparate and distinctly multicultural group: Abby (Julie Graham), the de facto leader, who's determined to find the son she's convinced is still alive; Tom (Max Beesley), who was doing time for robbery and murder when the virus struck; Anya (Zoe Tapper), an attractive young doctor; Greg (Peterson Joseph), a would-be loner whose life had already been falling apart; Al (Phillip Rhys), a rich, lazy ne'er do well; and Najid, a devout, 11-year-old Muslim. The remaining episodes follow this core bunch as they cope with their strange new world--a world in which, as Tom puts it, "we make our own law now."
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Republican legislators unveiled their long-awaited overhaul of the nation’s outdated and oversized tax system on Thursday; publishing the broad outlines of the GOP’s proposal as it makes its way through Congress.
Here’s what’s inside:
- Changes to individual tax rates: Reduces individual tax brackets from seven down to three, and caps the top rate for the nation’s highest earners at 39.6%.
- Middle Class Deductions: Standard deductions for middle class Americans will double to $24,000 for married couples and $12,000 for individuals.
- Eliminates medical deductions.
- No changes to 401(k) retirement plans.
- Eliminates estate tax over the course of six years.
Republican leaders are optimistic the plan, which will be subject to change as it works its way through both houses of Congress, has a “great” chance of being signed into law by President Trump before the new year.
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Arrests of two persons associated with the Islamic State, within a week, has brought back attention on the undiminished threat of the global jihadist organisation to India’s national security, like reported by rediff.com.
While 28-year-old Abdul Rahman, working as an ophthalmologist at a Bengaluru medical college, was arrested on August 18, Mohammed Mushtaqeem Khan, aged 36, was arrested in New Delhi with IEDs and explosives following a brief exchange of fire with the Delhi police on August 22.
Rahman had reportedly visited an IS camp in Syria to treat injured fighters.
Khan had never left Indian shores and had reportedly taken up the role of being a lone wolf fighter on the advice of an IS recruiter.
Since its founding in 2014, the IS in Iraq and Syria has posed a rather subdued threat to India.
Its repeated calls and outreach to Indian Muslims have largely been ignored.
Close to 200 people have either left the country or have attempted to do so to join the group.
This has been interpreted as a failure of the global jihadist force, whose appeal to the Muslims of Europe, Africa and even South East Asia have been far more successful than those in South Asia.
Even in Kashmir, a theatre of jihadi groups, the IS as well as the al-Qaeda phenomenon has not been able to find significant support.
The cyber wings of intelligence agencies as well as those of state police establishments have done well to arrest self-radicalised individuals and bust modules.
Individual state police wings have been able to infiltrate into chat rooms, social media groups to track online communication, activities and exchanges of IS recruiters.
While the government does not stress much on either unleashing a counter-messaging to the IS propaganda or engaging in a de-radicalisation initiative, adequate promotion seems to have been given to tracking and neutralising the online recruitment efforts.
And till now, this approach has been successful.
What, the IS, however, has succeeded, through its regular online propaganda and recruitment efforts, is to create a rather dispersed band of followers in several states of the country.
While a few of them are linked to a common recruiter and have operated with a vague sense of unity, most others like Rahman and Khan have been lone wolves, using their motivation, skills and energy to further the cause they believe in.
Amid the sporadic and intermittent nature of their operations a degree of sophistication is clearly visible.
Compared to other cadres arrested previously who were still in their planning stage or had access only to basic weapons, Khan reportedly had learnt to assemble pressure cooker IEDs online and had even carried out a test in his village.
Rahman, the ophthalmologist from Bengaluru, was developing a weapons-related mobile app to benefit IS fighters.
In contrast, Mehdi Masroor Biswas, the IS sympathiser who was arrested in December 2014, used his twitter handle @ShamiWitness mostly for propaganda purposes.
For long, security as well as academic interest has been centred on the ‘South Indian’-ness of the Islamic State, buttressed by the fact that overwhelming majority of the IS operatives who have travelled out of the country or have been arrested are from the four southern Indian states.
However, this trend could possibly be undergoing a tectonic shift.
Number of arrests of IS cadres in the recent past have either been from Uttar Pradesh or have links with that state.
Khan belonged to a small village in Balrampur, UP.
Members of a 10-member IS module, named Harkat-ul-Harb-e-Islam (HUHI), arrested in April 2019, belonged to Amroha and Meerut.
HUHI’s efforts to carry out a massive attack in the national capital arguably remains the most sophisticated attempt by IS operatives in recent times.
Close to 25 kilograms of explosives had been recovered from them.
In 2016, four members of another IS-inspired module, Junud-ul-Khalifa-e-Hind (JUKH, Soldiers of the Caliph in India), had been arrested from Haridwar.
Similar to the HUHI, the JUKH too was attempting to indulge in terror strikes in major cities across India.
Other cities where IS cadres have either been arrested or killed include Lucknow, Saharanpur, Kushinagar and Azamgarh.
The impact of the online propaganda and recruitment efforts seem to have found a degree of resonance in the erstwhile SIMI/Indian Mujahideen cadres, who are reviving their old linkages, at a time of their own choosing.
This UP phenomenon, if true, could have larger security implications on the National Capital Region compared to other mega cities.
The ephemeral palaver in the media centering around individual arrests of IS cadres notwithstanding, threat of global jihadist outfits to India’s national security has been under played in the policy making circles.
The arithmetic division of the number of known IS sympathisers by the total Muslim population in the country has remained a much (mis)used method to down play the threat.
While such a public posturing does have its utility in limiting the IS narrative in media space, the policy making apparatus need to take cognisance of two critical points.
First, unlike 2017, the narrative on Islamic State is no longer that of a vanquished force, but one that has orchestrated a dramatic revival in several new theatres around the world, aided by the West’s early declaration of victory.
This could be providing a fillip, reigniting some short of a jihadist reboot, for those who wish to identify themselves with it.
Second, the group continues to harp on the importance of lone individuals in executing terror.
Its online publications earlier this year delved on of how the coronavirus pandemic has created unique opportunities for inclined individuals to plan and execute attacks.
This has a potential to shape thought processes of the DIY brand of terrorists, who sense an opportunity for themselves.
The undiminished threat, therefore, has the potency of sustaining itself in multiple ways in the near and medium term.
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Yogurt is a very popular product with a variety of flavors. In order to satisfy consumer striving for new tastes, dairy desserts producers have to diversify their product range and adopt new technologies to improve the productivity and efficiency of the production lines.
Usually, yogurts are made of whole, standardized or skim milk. Yogurts are then flavored with fresh fruit, jam, juice, honey, syrup or other sweeteners and packed for sale. The Brix concentration measurement of flavored yogurt can be measured real-time in-line with no disturbance caused by fruit bits, seeds or berries.
Download the application note to learn about the benefits of Vaisala K-PATENTS® Sanitary Refractometer in yogurt production, namely:
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Reconstructing the duty of water: a study of emergent norms in socio-hydrology
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Abstract. This paper assesses the changing norms of water use known as the duty of water. It is a case study in historical socio-hydrology, or more precisely the history of socio-hydrologic ideas, a line of research that is useful for interpreting and anticipating changing social values with respect to water. The duty of water is currently defined as the amount of water reasonably required to irrigate a substantial crop with careful management and without waste on a given tract of land. The historical section of the paper traces this concept back to late 18th century analysis of steam engine efficiencies for mine dewatering in Britain. A half-century later, British irrigation engineers fundamentally altered the concept of duty to plan large-scale canal irrigation systems in northern India at an average duty of 218 acres per cubic foot per second (cfs). They justified this extensive irrigation standard (i.e., low water application rate over large areas) with a suite of social values that linked famine prevention with revenue generation and territorial control. The duty of water concept in this context articulated a form of political power, as did related irrigation engineering concepts such as "command" and "regime". Several decades later irrigation engineers in the western US adapted the duty of water concept to a different socio-hydrologic system and norms, using it to establish minimum standards for private water rights appropriation (e.g., only 40 to 80 acres per cfs). While both concepts of duty addressed socio-economic values associated with irrigation, the western US linked duty with justifications for, and limits of, water ownership. The final sections show that while the duty of water concept has been eclipsed in practice by other measures, standards, and values of water use efficiency, it has continuing relevance for examining ethical duties and for anticipating, if not predicting, emerging social values with respect to water. | <urn:uuid:fffb8f3c-cb05-4c36-9ee9-25f5e2058276> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://hess.copernicus.org/articles/17/4759/2013/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570879.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809003642-20220809033642-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.929695 | 404 | 2.515625 | 3 |
Megalodon, the largest species of shark ever to have existed in Earth’s history, likely had a somewhat gruesome method for getting a head start in life.
According to new research, the pups of the Megalodon shark (Otodus megalodon) are larger than most humans when they’re born. This suggests that they hatched in the womb and were born live – and, like modern sharks that give birth to live young, grew by eating their unhatched siblings in utero.
“Results from this work shed new light on the life history of Megalodon, not only how Megalodon grew, but also how its embryos developed, how it gave birth and how long it could have lived,” said palaeontologist Martin Becker of William Paterson University.
And, since sharks continuously shed and regrow teeth for their entire lives – going through up to 40,000 teeth before they die – palaeontologists have found lots of Megalodon teeth in ancient fossil beds to study.
But that’s basically all they have found. Shark skeletons are cartilage, not bone, so pretty much all we know about Megalodon has been inferred from studying its giant chompers. For example, based on the size of its teeth, we know that Megalodon grew up to around 15 metres (50 feet) long, with an open jaw up to 3.4 metres (11 feet) tall.
However, while teeth constitute the bulk of the Megalodon fossil record, some vertebrae have also been retrieved. And it was from several of these vertebrae, housed in the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences in Belgium, that scientists were able to learn more about the early lives of these mysterious animals.
You see, as sharks grow, so too do their vertebrae, in layers deposited on what is thought to be an annual basis, much like tree rings. So, the team selected 15 vertebrae thought to be from the same shark and subjected them to X-ray micro computed tomography.
Previous analysis of these vertebrae suggested the individual was about 9 metres long when it died. The team added to this knowledge by counting the growth rings, determining that the Megalodon was also around 46 years old when it died.
Then, they looked more closely at the largest vertebra, looking for the telltale angle change in the growth rings that takes place at birth. From this, they were able to determine how large the vertebra was when the shark was born – and, from that information, infer the size of the newborn shark.
The pup, they found, was huge – around 2 metres (6.6 feet) long at birth. This is possibly evidence of the largest shark pup ever to exist – but, importantly, it also suggests that megalodon pups were born live.
Although most modern sharks lay eggs, there are some that do give live birth. These are the Lamniformes, an order that includes mako sharks (genus Isurus), thresher sharks (family Alopiidae), and the infamous great white (Carcharodon carcharias).
And this also gives us some clues to the gestation and birth of Megalodon sharks – because sometimes foetal Lamniformes devour their unborn siblings in utero, an intrauterine cannibalistic behaviour.
Unborn shark pups have even been seen swimming between their mother’s two uteri to conduct this cannibalism. They can then turn their ravenous attention to their mother’s unfertilised eggs in a practice known as oophagy.
Some even take it a step further; pups of the grey nurse shark (Carcharias taurus) will eat each other after birth, too.
This, of course, results in fewer live young, but the sharks that do survive are thought to have a greater survival advantage, since they are born larger and stronger than if they hatched out in the open, and didn’t partake in a prenatal cannibalistic feast.
Knowing this about Megalodon can help contextualise its place in the shark family tree; but it also helps better understand how the shark fit into its wild watery world. For example, knowing how they are born could shed some light on the way Megalodon used nurseries, and how it competed with other prehistoric sharks.
“As one of the largest carnivores that ever existed on Earth,” said palaeobiologist Kenshu Shimada of DePaul University, “deciphering such growth parameters of O. megalodon is critical to understand the role large carnivores play in the context of the evolution of marine ecosystems.”
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Hormones are the controllers of your bodily functions at a primary level; they control your height, your weight, your physical appearance, your mental health, and such. Hormones are basically chemical messengers that are carried by your blood vessels and received by the tissues of your body. These hormones carry different types of messenger functions for your body and are present in every primary and secondary function. You need them for digestion, for good sleep, for carrying out your daily tasks. Also, hormones are the chemical messengers that fuel your imagination. The little sparks in your neurons are caused by these hormones. Hormonal imbalance can cause several types of problems such as indigestion, irregular sleep cycle, lack of concentration, and much more; without proper hormones, your immune system and libido can also be affected.
These hormones are secreted by glands situated at different parts of the human body. Once you reach puberty these glands start secreting these hormones and as a result, your mind and body go through changes.
When people start feeling a drop or unbalance in their hormone secretion levels they decide to go for hormone replacement therapies. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is one such therapy that has become popular in recent years. It has garnered much attention due to its claim of being an entirely natural solution. But how effective are these claims and what exactly is BHRT (bioidentical hormone replacement therapy)? Also, how is this therapy different from other hormone replacement solutions? These are the questions that might be propping up in your mind. Well, we are here to answer all your questions.
What is BHRT
BHRT is a treatment process that can be used to cure patients suffering from hormonal disbalance. Also, hormonal disbalance might not be the disease particularly but it can cause many other complications and diseases. For example, in perimenopause and menopause, hormonal levels are affected severely. To treat such conditions BHRT is used. Also during cancer treatments, the body is exposed to a lot of chemicals. These chemicals deplete the hormones of the human body. So BHRT helps to restore the body’s natural hormone levels. Other than these BHRT can be used to treat several disorders such as osteoporosis, resistance to insulin, thyroid disorder, and fibromyalgia.
Bioidentical hormones are developed from plant-based estrogens. They are man-made hormones developed in labs. The plants used in this process produce chemicals identical to human bodies. The most commonly treated hormones are estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Bioidentical hormones are available in different forms:
Components of BHRT
Mostly bioidentical hormones are custom made by a pharmacy under a doctor’s supervision as per your complication. This is known as the compounding phase of BHRT. The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized some companies to manufacture and sell common forms of bioidentical hormones. Estriol is an example of one such hormone produced and sold by drug companies in the U.S. However, when it comes to custom-made bioidentical hormones FDA has not approved their manufacturing.
This is because many medical organizations have claimed that these hormones are produced without any regard for safety and purity. They have also strongly opposed the use and marketing of unapproved bioidentical hormones.
Other than bioidentical hormones, hormonal imbalance or deficiency of hormones can also be treated with the help of synthetic hormones. But bioidentical hormones are considered a safer way as opposed to synthetic hormones. The medical community might be divided over this as there is a scarcity of reputable clinical trials regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of bioidentical hormones.
Traditional methods vs bioidentical
Bioidentical hormones differ from the traditional hormones earlier used in hormone replacement therapy. The hormones used earlier in the therapy were made from synthetic hormones. On the other hand, bioidentical hormones are made from plant based estrogens, and these plants have a similar chemical base to that of our bodies.
Users of bioidentical hormones claim that these hormones are a safer alternative to synthetic hormones. They say that these hormones are natural in nature and mirror the functions of the hormones the body produces naturally. But experts claim that there are still many risks involved even with the bioidentical hormones. The lack of credible information plays a spoilsport for the bioidentical hormone replacement therapy process.
Benefits of BHRT
The BHRT process can be used to treat people who are past their youth and have low hormone levels. It can be used to treat problems such as:
- Hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Mood changes
- Memory loss
- Weight gain
- Sleep issues
- Loss of interest in sex
BHRT can help to cure these symptoms and also help you to eradicate the risk of loss of teeth, diabetes, and cataracts. With increased hormonal levels in your body, you will also have good skin, few wrinkles, and better hydration levels.
For people who have undergone chemotherapy, BHRT is a good option to restore their body’s strength. Also, the chemicals used in chemotherapy disrupt the estrogen levels of the body. BHRT can replenish them. BHRT can improve the quality of life by increasing the general well being of the body. | <urn:uuid:765e20a0-f411-4c50-a189-a8bc5c4437f8> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.interpages.org/everything-you-need-to-know-about-bioidentical-hormone-replacement-therapy/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570879.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809003642-20220809033642-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.944499 | 1,118 | 2.84375 | 3 |
September 19, 2016 Category: Qui Tam, Whistleblower & False Claims
New remedies for trade secret holders have stolen the headlines about the Defend Trade Secrets Act, which was signed into law by President Obama on May 11, 2016. However, the new law also provides substantial whistleblower protection for employees of companies that deal with trade secrets. The whistleblower provisions of the Defend Trade Secrets Act also provide powerful incentives for employers to notify employees of these new protections.
The primary purpose of the Defend Trade Secrets Act is to implement uniform trade secret laws across all 50 states at the federal level. A trade secret is any valuable business information that is not known to the public and that its holder takes reasonable steps to protect. Prior to the enactment of the act, trade secret laws were only enacted at the state level and there were significant inconsistencies between the states. The act provides a uniform law for trade secret holders and lessens the need to be familiar with the differing laws of each state where they do business. The act also creates legal mechanisms for seizing trade secret assets and allowing for injunctive relief, and allowing for the recovery of money damages and attorney fee reimbursement.
To counterbalance the new remedies granted to trade secret holders, the Defend Trade Secrets Act provides a safe harbor for employees who disclose trade secrets to report a violation of law under certain circumstances. Under the act, individuals who confidentially disclose a trade secret to a federal, state, or local government, or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of the law are granted immunity from trade secret-law suits brought under state or federal law. The act also protects individuals who use trade-secret information in anti-retaliation suits that are filed under seal. This limited immunity prevents employers from suing whistleblowers who need to disclose trade secrets to report violations of the law, and employees who bring wrongful termination suits where trade-secret information is relevant.
The Defend Trade Secrets Act requires that employers put their employees on notice of the immunity provided in the act by providing written notice in any contract or agreement governing the use of trade secrets or other confidential information. An employer who fails to provide notice and brings a trade secret lawsuit cannot seek attorney fee reimbursement and certain other damages allowed under the act from an employee who was not provided notice.
The Defend Trade Secrets Act provides benefits for both employers and employees. While the act is a boon to employers who need to enforce trade secrets, it also comes with risks for those who are not aware of its notice provisions. It is critical that employers that seek the benefits of the act have employment agreements and documents that contain the requisite notice language. As a matter of public policy, this notice is essential so employees are aware of their rights to report potentially-wrongful conduct of their employers. | <urn:uuid:a7c0b055-a14e-4586-9f75-aeea47f2325c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.hertzschram.com/recently-enacted-defend-trade-secrets-act-requires-employer-disclosure-of-whistleblower-immunity/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570879.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809003642-20220809033642-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.949906 | 565 | 1.734375 | 2 |
Avast anti virus is a free program that accompany a free web browser add-on. This kind of add-on obstructs ads and malicious downloads available on your computer. Additionally, it protects your web identity, avast antivirus monitoring the passwords and email address. I think very much like Google Chrome, through default, the browser opens with Yahoo as the default internet search engine. You can download the free trial version to test out its features. Weigh your alternatives and opt for yourself if it is right for you.
Avast is a popular malware application which is used by over 400 mil people across the world. The software is regarded as one of the best absolutely free security programs by Buyer Reports, and Avast’s personal AVG manufacturer is also respected. Some users of Avast antivirus had been disappointed with its stance on digital privateness. The company commenced testing its new prompts intended for sharing end user data in July 2019, and are at this point rolling the actual new policies to existing users.
Avast can detect referred to malware trials immediately and retreat them, protecting against the divide of hazardous software. The program also has the capacity to scan person files and remove data that are regarded to be high-risk. Avast’s advanced scanning alternatives also allow you to customize the scan and protect the privacy. Using its Smart Diagnostic scan feature, you are able to choose the types of files you want Avast to scan. You may also exclude specific file plug-ins. | <urn:uuid:d556d880-1f22-4f62-8cb3-eb7f1bb5c80d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://www.advest-uae.com/avast-antivirus-assessment-2/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.944043 | 303 | 1.664063 | 2 |
The HMS Beagle Project and NASA signed a Space Act Agreement for cooperation across three areas, joint science, educational outreach and public affairs, in October 2008. The trans-atmospheric collaboration was initiated when astronaut and spaceflight physician Michael R Barratt read about the HMS Beagle Project in Science magazine.
The agreement means astronauts aboard the International Space Station will work with crew, scientists and students on the new Beagle. Barratt said: “Space stations, square riggers and marine biology: science does not get more exciting than this and we need to get the enquiring young minds of today excited by science. Almost everything we take for granted today, a scientist was involved somewhere in its development and I think the ISS circling the world while a scientific square rigger with Beagle’s pedigree rounds Cape Horn, making new discoveries at sea and on land, streaming footage back to labs and classrooms will be a great way to welcome young minds into the excitement and adventure of science.” | <urn:uuid:e038bd8c-679b-4986-89b7-bed08a7f1a02> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://hmsbeagleproject.org.uk/the-timeline/hms-beagle-project-partners-with-nasa/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.930614 | 201 | 2.90625 | 3 |
I leapt at the chance to study Old English when the opportunity arose recently. I’m focusing on language change as part of my masters programme, and here was an exciting prospect to explore this in action in my own language.
Disclaimer: I’m a complete newbie. I’ve never studied Old English before. But I was stunned to find out how much of the grammar was oddly familiar. That’s not only because present-day English is the descendant of Old English. In fact, the unexpected boost was due to the fact that I’ve spent so much time with Modern Icelandic.
So how does knowledge of a different modern language help you learn an ancient one?
Well, the Icelandic spoken today is remarkably similar to the Old Norse of a thousand years ago. Its system of inflection is the most undisturbed of all the present-day Germanic languages. Where English, Dutch, Swedish, and even relatively conservative German lost or collapsed their grammatical case endings, Icelandic preserved their intricacy almost in its entirety.
Wind back a thousand years…
Wind back a thousand years, then, and you undo centuries and centuries of change that simplified the systems of those other languages. And at that point, at the end of the 10th Century, English was still young enough to bear a huge family resemblance to its Norse cousin.
Just look at the paradigms for house in Old English and Old Norse:
Here you see some recurring themes in these young Germanic languages. For instance, the zero ending of the plural nominative and accusative with strong neuter nouns, the -um of the dative plural and the -a of the genitive plural are all hallmarks of their shared linguistic DNA.
It doesn’t stop there. Besides noun endings, many other features are still shared by Old English and Old Norse at this point – features preserved in Modern Icelandic today. They include the difference between weak and strong adjective endings (which German also clings onto), and sibling sets of personal pronouns (including a dual number), that almost look the spitting image of each other.
Unsurprisingly, you actually don’t have to wind back too many more centuries to get to the point where this pair were the same language (perhaps another 1500 years by one reckoning).
Heavy Lifting Done!
At the simplest level, this little voyage of discovery is just a fascinating observation in its own right. It leaves you wondering just how mutually intelligible the languages still were at that point in time – could Lindisfarne monks, for example, just about make out what the Vikings were shouting at them in that strangely familiar tongue?
Beyond that, however, it also shows the incredible utility of side-stepping from one subject to another related one. So much previous experience in Icelandic can be of use when starting out in Old English. The big grammatical challenge, the heavy lifting of getting your head around case and noun inflection, is already done. Just as it is in different ways, when skipping from German to Norwegian, or from Dutch to Afrikaans, or from Icelandic to Faroese.
It’s certainly a compelling argument for building up your polyglot stash by hopping between fairly closely related languages – a much-loved technique in the community. | <urn:uuid:eb6596f2-9cb2-41ea-8c69-7e1acbdfc194> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.polyglossic.com/tag/germanic-languages/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.949906 | 809 | 2.65625 | 3 |
Did you know that Gwendolyn Bennet was a member of Delta Sigma Theta? Bennet pledged the Rho Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Gwendolyn Bennet was born in Giddings, Texas, and was raised in Wadsworth, Nevada. She was an African American artist, writer, and journalist who was a part of the Harlem Renaissance. She is most known for her short story “Wedding Day”, a piece that explored interracial relationships.
She was a strong advocate for African American rights during the Harlem Renaissance. Bennet raised the bar when it came to literature and education. One of her contributions to the Harlem Renaissance was her short novel Poets Evening, a piece that helped African American communities identify and accept themselves. | <urn:uuid:e32bb288-a083-454d-a027-bbf38c357467> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://buyblackallyearlong.com/harlem-renaissance-artist-and-poet-gwendolyn-bennett-was-a-member-of-delta-sigma-theta/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.986081 | 161 | 2.71875 | 3 |
In our post Education in Spain (part 1), we mentioned that probably, the first decision you have, regarding your child’s education, when moving to Spain is the choice to place them in a state run school or a private/International school.
In one sense, our decision making process was made more simple by the fact that both our children were born in Spain (Fuerteventura, Canary Islands), and have never lived in the UK. It is generally considered that the younger a child is, entering the Spanish education system, the better they cope.
This is not however a guarantee; the child’s character, ability and individual needs must also be taken into consideration. What was for us, in comparison, a “piece of cake” transition with our son, was a real shock to the system with our daughter.
Our son attended a private Spanish nursery part time from the age of 12 months. At age 3 he attended a French state school (during our very short attempt at “Family Life In France”!) , from age 4 he attended a state school near Velez Malaga, aged 5 he moved to Spanish state school in Mijas pueblo where, this year (2010) he has moved up into 1st year Primary (primer ciclo de educacion primaria). No doubt, some of you will be shaking your head, wondering how a child could cope with such change in his early years … I know I am his mother, but I can proudly say that he is one of the most contented, responsible and well adapted little boys I know. His school reports are the kind every caring mother hopes to receive. At aged, almost 6, he is completely bilingual , he has an in depth understanding of both the UK and Spanish culture and a thirst for more …
TIP: Many state Spanish schools offer a Summer School (escuela de verano) in July and August. This is a great way for your child to get to know some of their new classmates before the start of the new school year in September. If you are unable to check details direct with the school, try asking for information at your local social services office.
The experience with our daughter was not so smooth … Read more here about our experience of education in Spain…
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Laccases (EC 184.108.40.206) and tyrosinases (EC 220.127.116.11) are copper-containing redox enzymes. They oxidize typically various phenolic compounds and use molecular oxygen as an electron acceptor. They are common enzymes in nature and can be found in plants, mammals, and microbes. Laccases have been studied in numerous applications including pulp bleaching, fibre functionalization, baking, and textile dye decolorization (1). Laccases are currently used in large scale applications e.g. in denim bleaching. The enzyme is commercially available. Tyrosinases have been used in enzymatic synthesis or modification of high-value-added compounds like coumestrol, and L-DOPA. Reports on the use of tyrosinases for grafting of chitosan on proteinous fibres have also been published (2). Laccases contain four tightly coordinated copper atoms in their active site. They oxidize their substrates with a one-electron removal mechanism, which usually results in formation of free radicals. Radicals can start to react non-enzymatically e.g. to form polymers or they can be further oxidized enzymatically (3). The biological role of laccases is related to synthesis or degradation of lignin, pigment production, sporulation and pathogenesis. Most of the studies have been performed with fungal laccases, which usually have very broad substrate specificity and reasonably high redox potential. Tyrosinases have two copper atoms in their active site. Laccases and tyrosinases have been traditionally differentiated on the bases of their substrate specificity and sensitivity to inhibitors, although their substrate specificity do overlap. Tyrosinases are capable of oxidizing various mono- and diphenolic compounds, however, the reaction mechanism in tyrosinase-catalyzed reaction is different from the reaction mechanism of laccases (4). Tyrosinases catalyze ortho-hydroxylation of monophenols and subsequent oxidation of diphenols to quinones. Radicals are not formed in tyrosinase-catalyzed reactions. The physiological role of tyrosinases is related to pigment formation. Plant tyrosinases are involved in enzymatic browning reactions. References 1. Xu, F. (1999) Recent progress in laccase study: properties, enzymology, production, and applications. In The Encyclopedia of Bioprocessing Technology: Fermentation, Biocatalysis and Bioseparation (Flickinger, M.C. & Drew, S.W. eds), pp. 1545-1554. John Wiley & Sons, NY. 2. Sampaio, S., Taddei, P., Monti P., Buchert, J. and Freddi G. (2005) Enzymatic grafting of chitosan onto Bombyx mori silk fibroin: kinetic and IR vibrational studies. J. Biotechnology 116:21-33. 3. Thurston, C. (1994) The structure and function of fungal laccases. Microbiology 140:19-26. 4. Decker H., and Tuczek F. (2000) Tyrosinase/catecholoxidase activity of hemocyanins: structural basis and molecular mechanism, TIBS 25: 392-397.
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|Event||COST 847 – Textile Quality and Biotechnology. Final Workshop - Gran Canaria, Spain|
Duration: 20 Feb 2005 → 22 Feb 2005
|Conference||COST 847 – Textile Quality and Biotechnology. Final Workshop|
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OLL or Orientation of the Last Layer is the third step of the CFOP method, which aims to orient (same color facing up) the top layer of the 3x3. This step is fully algorithmic, and consists of 57 cases.
Two look OLL is a smaller subset which orients the top layer in two stages. First, the edges are oriented - There are 3 possible cases. Then the corners are oriented - There are 7 possible cases.
It is easier to memorize algorithms using "triggers", which are short and reoccuring sequences of moves.
The most common ones are:
Most algorithms begin by taking one pair out (often front-right or front-left), doing something with it and then putting it back. to memorise the entire alg more easily, try following what is happening to that pair. | <urn:uuid:a2d10e34-6f95-48d1-a904-b5c391a9a761> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://speedcubedb.com/a/3x3/OLL/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.920293 | 175 | 2.3125 | 2 |
Fern reproduction remains a bit of a mystery to me. A mystery that borders on the ‘magical’ when tiny ferns appear growing out of the mosses along the paths of our back garden. This two-step sexual reproduction appeared on Earth untold millions of years ago, allowing the first plants to recombine their genetic materials to produce new generations of some algae, mosses, liverworts, and finally ferns, the earliest vascular plants.
Most of our familiar plants produce seeds after fertilization of their flowers or cones with pollen. The pollen may be carried from one plant to another by a pollinating insect or other animal, or by the wind. Ferns, and other simple plants, don’t produce seeds. The microscopic activities of their spores are all but invisible to our eye. So, I am curious, and am studying others’ successes with fern propagation so I might learn to propagate my favorite ferns, too.
I have been studying the Hardy Fern Foundations Spring 1998 Special Publication on Fern Propagation where a dozen experienced growers describe their methods for propagating ferns. Their essays explain reproduction from spore, and they also describe their own methods for collecting and sowing spore to successfully raise a crop of ferns.
Ferns have successfully propagated themselves in nature, with no human assistance, for millennia. So it shouldn’t be too complicated, right? These very knowledgeable writers describe strategies that lead to success, and also explain how inattention to detail can lead to failure.
My first successes in growing baby ferns from spore were entirely accidental. Spore from potted ferns on my deck fell onto potting soil that I sealed up in a zip-lock bag for the winter while I waited for some seeds I’d sown in that shallow container of potting soil to germinate. At first, I thought a nice crop of moss was growing on the soil. As I kept checking the container every few weeks this spring, I was amazed and delighted to recognize tiny ferns growing from the green structures on the soil I had thought would become mosses. | <urn:uuid:662431c0-f875-4fdc-a462-c90e2d003060> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://forestgardenblog.wordpress.com/2021/09/12/unraveling-the-mystery-of-growing-ferns-from-spore/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.952744 | 447 | 3.125 | 3 |
4 edition of Chalkboard Heroes found in the catalog.
January 16, 2006
Written in English
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|Number of Pages||237|
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A collection of inspiring and informative narratives, Chalkboard Heroes: Twelve Courageous Teachers and Their Deeds of Valor introduces us to real American heroes.
Author and educator Terry Lee Marzell shines a spotlight on heroic teachers in American history who were both exemplars of teaching and role models of society. Mar 13, · Chalkboard Heroes celebrates twelve remarkable teachers in American history who did heroic things. Some of them took considerable risks and made substantial sacrifices.
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Feb 08 2012
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘honesty is the best policy.’ While this makes sense, it’s not always practiced and it probably comes as no surprise that Washington often fails to follow this simple rule of thumb.
The American people have a right to expect honesty, accountability, and responsibility from the government, but Washington continuously relies on budget gimmicks and accounting tricks that hide the true cost of how much Congress is spending. These misleading and deceptive practices must end.
This is why I cosponsored the Honest Budget Act. This bill would put an end to some of Washington's most blatant and dishonest budget gimmicks and hold Congress accountable for unsustainable spending. With a national debt of over $15 trillion, it is past time we commit to honest budget practices. Since 2005 alone, the gimmicks addressed in the bill have allowed hundreds of billions in deficit spending that prolongs the cycle of fiscal irresponsibility.
The unfortunate reality is that nearly 40 cents of every dollar we spend is borrowed. The Congressional Budget Office recently projected a $1.079 trillion deficit for our current fiscal year, an increase from the office’s August calculation. This is unsustainable.
I am committed to being part of the solution by putting honesty back into budgeting. This begins at the most basic level - creating a budget. It’s been more than 1,000 days since the Senate Majority has produced a budget and that trend looks unlikely to change soon. Just last week, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced that, for the third year in a row, he would not bring a budget plan up for an open debate on the Senate floor. This is a failure to plan for our fiscal future as our debt continues to climb.
The Honest Budget Act forces Congress to make a budget a priority, requiring a 60-vote threshold before any appropriation bill can be moved through the Senate—unless both houses have agreed to a binding budget resolution.
We see this with ‘emergency’ spending bills. While there is a clear need for assistance when natural disasters strike our country, additional spending is routinely added that is not related and should not be designated ‘emergency.’ For example, Congress included $210 million in ‘emergency’ spending for the 2010 Census, despite the Constitutional rule calling for this routine count. The Honest Budget Act increases transparency to ‘emergency’ spending bills and requires a supermajority of the Senate for this label.
Both political parties are to blame. We need to step on the brakes and reverse course to restore honesty in the way Washington budgets. The Honest Budget Act is a commonsense approach to creating an open, transparent budget process that cuts spending and restores integrity in government. These are principles we need to restore in Washington so that we put our nation back on a path to prosperity. | <urn:uuid:6f2be67e-e2a1-4f56-91be-0a94755b2c8c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/weekly-columns?ID=5D3D4BF3-CCB1-4552-9125-3CBCB740D3D0 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.942195 | 588 | 2.09375 | 2 |
Obama’s campaign team pointed out that as a share of the Gross Domestic Product, American federal investment in the physical sciences and engineering research has dropped by half since 1970.
At the same time, a recent international study found that US students perform lower on scientific assessments than students in 16 other economically developed nations, and lower than 20 economically developed nations in mathematics. There are signs that many US citizens are not ideally suited to participate in the 21st century economy.
As Barack Obama says, “America risks being left behind in the global economy: Revolutionary advances in information technology, biotechnology, nanotechnology and other fields are reshaping the global economy. Without renewed efforts, the United States risks losing leadership in science, technology and innovation.”
So what does Obama’s election as president mean for technology? Let’s start with a look at his track record as Senator…[click continue reading for Obama’s plans in the field of science and technology]…
For one thing, he seems to stand for openness and equality when it comes to technology. He and Senator Tom Coburn teamed up to pass a law that they said will “lift the veil of secrecy in Washington”, by creating a Google-like search engine that will allow “ordinary Americans” to track federal grants, contracts, earmarks, and loans online.
In the Senate, Obama passed three amendments to the America COMPETES Act, which is now law, to increase participation of women and underrepresented minorities in the professions of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Also, to offer competitive state grants to support summer term education programs to help students develop skills in mathematics and problem solving; and establish a mentoring program for women and minorities as they advance in those fields.
He seems fairly keen on the Internet. He opened his website to enable citizens to submit opinions and information on important policy issues: about 850,000 are said to have responded and posted comments and ideas to the site. He said, “The campaign’s technology activities demonstrate the important and positive role technology would play in an Obama administration re-connect Americans with their democracy in new ways.”
When it comes to science, Obama has been a long-term supporter of increased stem cell research. He introduced legislation while a member of the Senate that would allow embryonic stem cell research in Illinois. He co-sponsored legislation to allow greater federal government funding on a wider array of stem cell lines – he says he believes we need, “high ethical standards that allow for research on stem cells derived from embryos produced for in vitro fertilization, embryos that would otherwise be needlessly destroyed.”
John McCain set himself apart from the rest of the Republican field by saying he was also pro stem cell research, saying it offers “tremendous hope for those suffering from a variety of deadly diseases”. But he took a stronger stance on cloning: he said he would ban human cloning of any kind.
Obama has also said he is against ‘human cloning’, but it’s possible he will allow so-called ‘therapeutic cloning’. While in the Illinois senate, Obama voted against a 2001 bill that would have banned all types of cloning in the state.
Therapeutic cloning is a technique that would be used to produce cloned embryos, but only to create stem cells that can in turn be used to repair damaged or defective tissue in the parent of the cloned cells. Such stem cells could theoretically be used to grow replacement livers or hearts (or other organs) for transplant without fear of rejection.
So what are Obama’s other key initiatives when it comes to science and technology?
He says he will protect the openness of the Internet, supporting the principle of network neutrality to, as he puts it, “preserve the benefits of open competition on the Internet.” But while he says he also believes in First Amendment freedoms and “our right to artistic expression”, he will also be looking to support tough penalties, increased enforcement resources and forensic tools for law enforcement to identify and prosecute people who abuse the Internet to try to exploit children.
He wants to get broadband to “every community” in America. He says he will achieve this through a combination of reform of the Universal Service Fund, better use of the nation’s wireless spectrum, promotion of next-generation facilities, technologies and applications, and new tax and loan incentives.
But perhaps the most interesting thing about Obama’s attitude to technology is how he intends to use it to “open up Government to its citizens”.
“The Bush Administration has been one of the most secretive, closed administrations in American history,” he says. “Our nation’s progress has been stifled by a system corrupted by millions of lobbying dollars contributed to political campaigns, the revolving door between government and industry, and privileged access to inside information — all of which have led to policies that favor the few against the public interest.”
He says he will use the latest technologies to reverse this dynamic, “creating a new level of transparency, accountability and participation for America’s citizens.” He says he will use technology to reform government and improve the exchange of information between the federal government and citizens.
He says he will appoint the nation’s first Chief Technology Officer (CTO), to “ensure that our government and all its agencies have the right infrastructure, policies and services for the 21st century. The CTO will ensure the safety of our networks and will lead an interagency effort, working with chief technology and chief information officers of each of the federal agencies, to ensure that they use best-in-class technologies and share best practices.”
Ultimately, says Obama, he will give, “Americans the chance to participate in government deliberations and decision-making in ways that were not possible only a few years ago.” But he’s not forgotten about fears over ‘big brother’, either. He says he will safeguard citizens’ right to privacy: “As president, [I] will strengthen privacy protections for the digital age and will harness the power of technology to hold government and business accountable for violations of personal privacy.”
He’s got a load of schemes such as investing $150bn over the next ten years in renewable energy research – biofuels, plug-in hybrids and so on. Similarly he says he will increase funding for biomedical research, and he says he believes it should be possible to lower health care costs by investing in technology – he has said he will invest $10 billion a year over the next five years to move the US health care system to broad adoption of standards-based electronic health information systems, including electronic health records.
He wants to see better science and mathematics teaching so students are better prepared for these subjects when they start college. And, as is fitting for America’s first black president, he has said he, “Will also work to increase the representation of minorities and women in the science and technology pipeline, tapping the diversity of America to meet the increasing demand for a skilled workforce. The challenges of the 21st century can only be met by combining many skills from people with many backgrounds. America’s diversity is a clear competitive advantage if we use it.”
He says he will reform the patent system, too: “A system that produces timely, high-quality patents is essential for global competitiveness in the 21st century. By improving predictability and clarity in our patent system, we will help foster an environment that encourages innovation.”
Finally, Obama says he intends to reverse the decline in federal funding of science and research. He says he will double federal funding for basic research over ten years, as he puts it, “Changing the posture of our federal government from being one of the most anti-science administrations in American history to one that embraces science and technology.”
Tom Berquist is Ingres CFO and former large cap software analyst at Citigroup and Goldman Sachs. I asked him what he thought Obama’s election might mean for science and technology. “Obama supports net neutrality (keeping the internet open) and he wants to put broadband into every consumer’s home in America,” said Berquist.
“He wants to double funding for basic research over the next ten years which will help both the technology and science industries. He wants to make the R&D tax credit permanent while reforming the US patent system. And, he wants to increase the protection on American Intellectual property in the US and abroad, particularly in China.”
“These are all good things for the technology industry,” Berquist said, “however, I do worry that he is going to have to dig the country out of recession which is going to focus his attention on consumers and away from businesses over the next two years.”
“His proposed increase in the capital gains tax rate will hurt stock ownership on the margin and make it more difficult for startup tech companies to get funded,” Berquist argued. “And finally, the increase in taxes for high income earners will make them less likely to take risks and building new technology companies is all about taking risks.” | <urn:uuid:e85b6b3a-f1d0-42e6-9683-5b11e4ceeb80> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://techmonitor.ai/technology/what_does_obama | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.959592 | 1,922 | 2.828125 | 3 |
Heritability of Pain Catastrophizing and Associations with Experimental Pain Outcomes: A Twin Study.
This study used a twin paradigm to examine genetic and environmental contributions to pain catastrophizing and the observed association between pain catastrophizing and cold-pressor task (CPT) outcomes. Male and female monozygotic (n = 206) and dizygotic twins (n = 194) from the University of Washington Twin Registry completed a measure of pain catastrophizing and performed a CPT challenge. As expected, pain catastrophizing emerged as a significant predictor of several CPT outcomes, including cold-pressor Immersion Tolerance, Pain Tolerance, and Delayed Pain Rating. The heritability estimate for pain catastrophizing was found to be 37% with the remaining 63% of variance attributable to unique environmental influence. Additionally, the observed associations between pain catastrophizing and CPT outcomes were not found attributable to shared genetics or environmental exposure, which suggests a direct relationship between catastrophizing and experimental pain outcomes. This study is the first to examine the heritability of pain catastrophizing and potential processes by which pain catastrophizing is related to experimental pain response.
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Online course improves geriatric care
By Meredith Lidard
When closely supported by a Guided Care nurse-physician primary care team, chronically ill older adults are twice as likely to rate their healthcare as “high-quality” than those who receive usual care.
“Guided Care is a new solution to the growing challenge of caring for older adults with chronic conditions and complex health needs, and places nurses in the heart of medical homes” says Jane Shivnan, MscN, RN, Executive Director of the Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing (IJHN).
IJHN is offering online training in Guided Care Nursing, a model that gives nurses the knowledge and skills needed to assess patient needs, monitor chronic conditions, and educate and empower patients to improve health and quality of life.
Working with a Guided Care Nurse based in a primary care office, patients note significant improvement in coordination with specialists, support for self-management, and help received with setting goals, making decisions, and solving health-related problems.
The Guided Care Course
When is it?
The six-week course starts September 6th. Another class begins November 1st.
How long is it?
- 20 hours of core content and learning activities, including five live webinars
- 20 hours of supplemental learning activities
Do I get a certification?
You can earn a Certificate in Guided Care Nursing by taking the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s online examination.
What will I learn?
Foundations of Guided Care Nursing
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Motivational interviewing
Establishing New Patients and Caregivers
- Assessment and Interviewing
- Care planning
Ongoing Guided Care
- Monitoring and coaching
- Transitional care
- Resources and support
Conducting Guided Care
- Integration into practice
- Teamwork boundaries
- Cultural competence
- Patient education
- Elder abuse
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By Michael Erman and Julie Steenhuysen
(Reuters) -Scientists at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday that Moderna Inc had not met all of the agency's criteria to support use of booster doses of its COVID-19 vaccine, possibly because the efficacy of the shot's first two doses has remained strong.
FDA staff said in documents that data for Moderna's vaccine showed that a booster does increase protective antibodies, but the difference in antibody levels before and after the shot was not wide enough, particularly in those whose levels had remained high.
The documents were released ahead of a meeting later this week of the FDA's outside expert advisers to discuss booster doses of the vaccine.
The FDA typically follows the advice of its experts, but is not bound to do so. A panel of advisers to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will meet next week to discuss specific recommendations on who can receive the boosters, if the FDA authorizes them.
"There was boosting, sure. Was it enough boosting? Who knows? There’s no standard amount of boosting that is known to be needed, and nor is it clear how much boosting happened in the study,” John Moore, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, said in an email.
Moderna is seeking authorization for a 50-microgram booster dose, half the strength of the original vaccine given in two shots about four weeks apart.
The company has asked regulators to clear a third round of shots for adults aged 65 and over, as well as for high-risk individuals, similar to the authorization gained by rivals Pfizer Inc and German partner BioNTech for their mRNA vaccine.
President Joe Biden's administration announced plans earlier this year to roll out booster doses for most adults, but some FDA scientists later said in an article in journal The Lancet that there was not enough evidence to support boosters for all.
Data on the need for boosters has largely come from Israel, which rolled out the additional shots of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine to large swaths of its population, and has provided details on the effectiveness of that effort to U.S. advisers.
No similar real-world study populations exist for the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
The evidence for Moderna's booster appears to have "a lot of holes," said Dr. Eric Topol, a professor of molecular medicine and director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute in La Jolla, California, noting that the data provided was limited and offers no insight into how the boosters actually perform in people.
"That is fairly short of what Pfizer had from Israel, where they had the full restoration of the vaccine effectiveness from the booster," Topol said.
The FDA's advisers will also consider booster doses for J&J's single-dose vaccine on Friday. The FDA has not yet released its briefing documents on those shots.
J&J has asked the FDA to authorize a booster at least two months after the initial shot. It said data suggests high-risk adults should receive boosters earlier, but that lower-risk individuals could benefit from waiting at least six months for their second shot.
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Why this that knot is so critical to know (Albright Knot)
The albright knot is a very effective fishing knot. This knot is easy to learn, very strong and small. This is a very good knot to connect line to line. It is often used for mono to mono, braid to mono, braid to wire, mono to fluorocarbon, braid to fluorocarbon, and mono to braid. This is an easy to tie knot that can be tied very easily. This video shows how to tie an albright knot. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIvZANK56O0&t=43) When you finish tying the knot make sure to cut your ends so your line will go through the guides easier. This is also an important knot to know if you buy D&B kingfish rigs because they do not come with a swivel.
The Major Advantages of the Albright Knot:
Using Lures Around Structure: When you use a lure or some other type of artificial bait, being able to have your lure closer to your rod tip will allow you to cast under structures like docks, trees, and bridges easier. You will be able to cast your lure further under the structure where the fish may be. This will help you to catch more fish. Also, this will also improve your casting accuracy because you won’t need to use a swivel that will dramatically affect your cast. In addition, you can use a longer leader without it affecting your cast; this way you can catch more fish without being broken off on the structure. With an albright knot you will be able to cast further, so you may be able to skip a lure further under a structure.
Casting Lures Offshore: Using lures can be a great way to catch big game fish, especially if you can't catch bait. The albright knot can be used for casting a lure very effectively. When you are casting a lure for game fish, having a long leader is important to entice a bite from game fish, and using a swivel will make it much harder to cast. However, when you use the albright knot casting is much easier, and it can go through your guides on your rod very smoothly. This will improve your casting accuracy if you are sight fishing. When casting around a school of bait, accuracy is important when trying to place your lure in the right spot to get the bite. Also, when you are fishing a weedline or some other floating structure, casting your bait in the right spot so it goes in the strike zone is very important. Again, with an albright knot you can use a longer leader that often leads you to get the bite. In addition, if you are just merrily casting a lure in an area that you know fish are there using the albright allows you to cast further.
Trolling Lures Offshore: Trolling with artificial lures is the great way to put a lot of fish in the boat, while also covering a lot of ground. Many people who are trolling with lures offshore will use swivels and planners. In these cases, the albright knot might not be needed for this type of fishing. However, when I troll with lures offshore I like having a long leader usually about 25 ft and using an albright knot to connect the leader to my main line. Then I connect my leader to my lure with a regular knot. I normally don't like using swivels because they might get bit by other fish because it is shiny and sometimes I believe having a swivel near my bait may cost a bite. Also, I like using a long leader, so I can't have a swivel connecting my leader to my main line. Although, when I am trolling for grouper, I will attach a swivel to the ring on my lure to be able to change lures more easily and quickly.
Casting Live Bait: Just like when you are casting a lure, having a long leader for when you're using live bait is important to catch more fish. Using an albright knot and having a longer leader without having your cast messed up from a swivel is crucial. Now, you are able to put your bait in the strike zone and get the bite. You have the ability to cast your bait further. This means you can cast it further under a structure. If there is a big bait ball on the surface, and you don't want to spook them, you can cast further away. Also if you are mahi fishing weedline you can cast further along the weedline where the mahi might be.
Trolling, Drifting, or Anchoring with Live Bait: In any of these situations, when you are using live bait, using a swivel still may not be the best option when using a long leader. In any of these situations, if you have a big fish, you can reel down to the fish, and if the fish makes a run, you won't have to worry about your swivel getting stuck in one of the guides and popping the fish off. Also, because you can cast further you can set out a spread when trolling faster or when you are anchoring or drifting. You can put more lines out faster, leading to you to maximize your fishing time.
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June 27th, is National HIV Testing Day. The theme this year is “Knowing”. This theme focuses on knowing your HIV status, different ways to take an HIV test, treatment options, prevention options. With in-person contact limited, reach out to your local healthcare provider about self-testing as an option to know your status.
Why should I get tested?
Testing is the only way to know if you have HIV. It is normal to feel nervous, but knowing your results will allow you to take control of your heath and protect your partner. If you test positive, you can take medications to treat and manage HIV. Taking medication as prescribed can make the amount of HIV in your blood (viral load) very low that even a test can’t detect it. If your viral load stays undetectable, you cannot transmit HIV to your partner. If you test negative, there are more ways than ever to protect you and your partner.
Do I need to get tested?
The CDC recommends that everyone between the ages 13 and 64 get tested for HIV at least once even if you don’t have a higher chance of getting HIV. If you have a higher chance of getting HIV, testing should be more often.
Who has a higher chance of getting HIV?
You have a higher chance of getting HIV if you:
- Are sexually active gay or bisexual man
- Have sex – anal or vaginal – with someone who has HIV
- Inject drugs or share needles
- Recently treated for an STI
I am pregnant; do I need to get tested?
If you are pregnant, you should get tested for HIV. If you test positive, you can begin treatment right away to reduce your chance of transmitting HIV to your baby. With treatment, the chance of your baby getting HIV is less than 1%.
How is HIV tested?
HIV testing is done by taking blood from either your vein or a finger prick, or an oral swab.
How soon will I get my results?
Blood tests are sent to a lab and can take several days for the results. Finger prick tests take 30 minutes or less for results and oral swab results can be quickly as 20 minutes.
How soon can I get tested if I think I may have been exposed?
No HIV test can detect HIV immediately after infection. In general, tests that use blood from a vein can detect HIV sooner than blood from a finger prick or with oral fluid. If you think you may have been exposed to HIV in the last 72 hours, talk to your healthcare provider about post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), right away.
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Lund University has one of Sweden’s strongest and broadest research environments and is recognised as one of the world's top research-led full-scale universities.
Over recent years, Lund University has achieved major success in obtaining large research grants. Annually, over SEK 5 billion goes to research across nine faculties. Lund University has also distinguished itself in the allocations of Linnaeus environments and the Swedish Government’s investment in strategic research areas. These successes are largely a result of the interdisciplinary research carried out and the diversity that our full-scale university has to offer.
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Opaque, irregularly circular, dark blue glass bangle with raised, irregularly notched surface design. Irregular surface wearing. Attributed as bangle, alternatively may be anklet.
CH classification ARCHAEOLOGY Lebanese jewellery
L5mm x W44mm x D44mm
History and use
In the ancient world, as it is today, accessorising was an essential element of dressing. A wide range of accessories have been worn throughout time - including crowns, wreaths, veils, hair-pins, head bindings, earrings, necklaces, armbands, bracelets, bangles and rings. All are highly visible, and bring the viewers’ attention to the wearer’s face or body. They are items of display- communicating gender, status, style, wealth and status in a highly visible way, and expressing the individual identity of the wearer. Some jewellery can even create sound from the movement of the wearer. When worn together, the sound that bangles make as they brush against each other, announce the presence of a person, even before they are seen. | <urn:uuid:aaffb89d-c5f6-42a2-b8bd-e9a2c38610fe> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://collections.qm.qld.gov.au/objects/SH36031/bangle-glass | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570879.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809003642-20220809033642-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.916721 | 266 | 2.40625 | 2 |
IT is not lawful for any man to take upon him the office of publick preaching, or ministering the Sacraments in the Congregation, before he be lawfully called, and sent to execute the same.
And those we ought to judge lawfully called and sent, which be chosen and called to this work by men who have publick authority given unto them in the Congregation, to call and send Ministers into the Lord’s vineyard.
I’ve just completed my final Postgraduate Diploma module, which was on Leadership and Collaboration. Now I know that there is a lot of resistance against any use of management language from clergy, especially when it comes from out of date business models, but I have found it a thought-provoking exercise. Even so, if I had the chance to do it again, I would seriously consider basing my reflection on the leadership recently demonstrated by Gareth Southgate. His leadership (and note, whilst he is the Manager, it is his leadership I am thinking about) of the England football team at the 2018 World Cup was an example of providing an encouraging and supportive framework, all within a positive narrative.
However, none of that stopped others from chipping in with their opinion of how the England team should have been managed. My favourite example is a self-depreciating tweet which summed this up, from @JusticeTrousers: “I just shouted ‘stop ****ing about’ at the telly while watching trained athletes at the peak of their game. I am drinking cans in a vest.’ A perfect example that having an opinion is not at all the same as having the true authority to lead a situation! Mr Southgate not only had the lived experience and training to be the manager, he was the person chosen and employed to lead them. Furthermore his character and approach showed him to be their leader, unlike all of us who sat on our sofas shouting at the screen.
What does any of this have to do with the Articles of Religion? Well, Article XXIII is all about authority. What does it mean for Church of England ministers to be “lawfully called, and sent to execute the same”?
For the Church of England in the 16th and 17th centuries, this must have been a rather contentious issue. The power and authority of Rome had been successfully challenged, but it wouldn’t do for just anyone to be able to preach and teach. Therefore, despite the growth in numbers of preachers amongst the Reformers, authority remained, in the Articles, as something which must be given by the central Church. So why is authority so important?
I think there is a triangle of factors: authority, responsibility and accountability. If anyone of these elements is not present, authority becomes open to abuse.
Authority alone can become dictatorial. It becomes all about control. Responsibility reminds priests of what they are meant to be doing in the care and nurturing of their flock; and accountability reminds them of who they will have to explain their ministry to (and I speak both of the higher Church authorities, but much, much more importantly, of Jesus).
For those in the pews, having a preacher who is authorised should give them the assurance of listening to someone who is rooted in Christ, formed in orthodox training, and enabled by the Spirit and the Church to speak. Their words should be reliable. They can trust in their teaching.
Now the world has moved on since the Reformation, and there are plenty of wise and faithful Christians who preach and teach without formal recognition from a Church body. These voices are particularly important when they speak out of experiences which the Church has been slow to hear or to include at the tables of discussion. However, for such people, those who listen to their words must give additional attention to discern for themselves what theology the teaching is grounded in (for example, conservative or liberal, or with a specific focus), and if they think the theology is wrong or even dangerous, there may not be a higher authority to appeal to. For example, this blog contains my own personal reflections as I continue my own education in the Christian faith, but I remain under the oaths I made at my ordination, to be under the authority of the Bishop. If I were to write something far outside orthodox Church teaching, it would be reasonable for someone to report me to my Bishop, and for me to have to explain myself.
This is why the discernment process for ordination or lay authorised ministry is so important. It is not enough that someone wants to be a priest, deacon, Reader or worship leader. Having something to say is not a good enough reason for someone to be allowed to say with the full authority of the Church behind them. The calling to public ministry needs to be discerned by the individual as one coming from God, and confirmed by the Church. Too much damage can be done by someone wielding authority without humility, without care for those in their charge, and the task of being sent into the Lord’s vineyard is one that is both a great privilege and a great responsibility.
We live in a culture where everyone can make their opinion heard. We can shout at the tv, we can tweet and post our views. But having leaders, in whatever field they are called to, who work with grace, dignity, responsibility and care, they are the ones with true authority, and we know such a leader when we see one. May the Church be blessed with such ministers to lead us into the future.
O ALMIGHTY God, who by thy Son Jesus Christ
didst give to thy Apostle Saint Peter many excellent gifts,
and commandedst him earnestly to feed thy flock:
Make, we beseech thee, all Bishops and Pastors diligently to preach thy holy Word,
and the people obediently to follow the same,
that they may receive the crown of everlasting glory;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Surprise! Switching to RFID can reduce your label costs by $100K+
Debunking the myth that RFID tags always cost more than barcodes:
When comparing the consumable costs of an RFID solution relative to a barcode solution, it is very important to differentiate between “open” and “closed” loop applications. A closed loop application occurs when a tag is affixed to an asset or product carrier and used over and over again in the system. Many manufacturing companies use some type of product carrier like totes, trays, and bins.
These customers print a new identifying barcode each time the carrier is reused. This results in a lot of barcode printing. While each individual barcode may be cheaper than a corresponding RFID tag, the total cost must be evaluated.
Total barcode cost = (cost of individual barcode) * (number of carriers in the system during the time period) * (number of cycles for each carrier in that time period)
The advantage of RFID tags is that they can be permanently affixed to these carriers. Special coatings and fasten- ers can be used to make sure they stay on. They don’t smudge, tear, or fade. They can withstand temperature extremes and still work when covered with grease and grime. Selecting the right RFID tag can mean a tag is affixed only once and reused over and over for five or even ten years.
Total RFID cost = (cost of RFID tag) * (number of carriers)
A customer with 5000 totes used twice a day with $0.04 barcodes would pay ($0.04) * (5000) * (2) = $400/day or $100K over a 250 day work year or $500K over 5 years. Using a permanent RFID tag with polypropylene coating and aggressive adhesive would reduce the total cost to ($0.30) * (5000) = $1500 over the same five year period – a savings in excess of $499K!
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Review of the Day: Undefeated by Kwame Alexander, ill. Kadir Nelson
Kids learn American history through a process of osmosis, long before they’re taught the basics in elementary school. They pick up bits and pieces of it in a million different places, but never in any kind of a linear fashion. Thanks goodness WWI and WWII were consecutive, since otherwise my children would have no idea which happened when. Of course, when it comes to the history of race in America, the disjointed nature of what children learn is complicated incredibly by any number of factors. It is far from uncommon to have kids learn the name “Martin Luther King Jr.” long before they’re taught a word about systematic racism and oppression. What that means on the children’s book publishing side is complicated. For mainstream publishers, there’s no real obligation to lay down history in any kind of a systematic way for young readers. The result then is that you’ll get a lot of collective biographies or picture books about a specific moment in time. But there’s another way of tackling it, and that way is laid out in Kwame Alexander and Kadir Nelson’s, The Undefeated. Here, the past is presented in service of placing young readers in the context of history. If there are heroes on display here, it is so that they provide a framework for what today’s kids will accomplish tomorrow. By its very nature, a project like this could tip easily into pablum, boredom, or adult-centric meaningfulness. Instead, it’s amazing. Just that. Amazing.
Black words on white backgrounds. On the first page, a tribute. “This is for the unforgettable. The swift and sweet ones who hurdled history and opened a world of possible.” On the opposite page, Jesse Owens isn’t looking at us. He’s mid-leap, arms stretched, body suspended in the air, already moving out of the frame. The next page scales back. The people that squint in the bright sunlight are also framed against the white background, like they’re posing for a family portrait. They’re looking right at you and from their clothes you know they’re from the past. Even the baby doesn’t blink. The words read, “The ones who survived America by any means necessary.” And from here you need to put aside what you think this book is going to do. It couples the regular people with the superstars. The inspirational figures are on display, but so are people that survived without history remembering their names. There are moments that acknowledge slavery, bombings, police brutality, but after those moments are the people who fought and fight against those systems. The last page is of Black kids today. “This is for the undefeated. This is for you. And you. And you. This is for us.”
A librarian is, by its very nature, a resource for finding information. As such, a good librarian attempts to have at least a working knowledge on a variety of different subjects. Now I run a children’s book list committee out of my library. Each year we choose 101 great books for kids published that year, and every year I struggle to find enough sports books to fill the list. I don’t follow sports much myself but I know there are loads of kids that read and enjoy sports, so I try to find them great books. Now when I discovered this book I was perfectly willing to accept the explanation that it was just a poem that Mr. Alexander had wrote in 2008 for his second daughter and President Obama. But in the back of the book the Editor in Chief of ESPN’s website The Undefeated (“the premier platform for exploring the intersections of race, sports and culture”) writes, “We are proud that this poem has now become a book bearing our name.” And, indeed, on their site you can find a video of Kwame Alexander reading the sports sections of this poem. It’s a little tricky to piece together, but I think what we have here is a case where Kwame wrote the poem, the poem was given a title and recorded for ESPN, and then expanded and turned into a book for Kwame’s new HMH imprint Versify. An intersection of history and Black pride and poetry and sports all coming together at once. And like a poem, this book started in a million different places at once.
I think there is a mistaken belief in some circles that adapting a poem to a picture book is a simple matter of figuring out where the page breaks go. I suppose that would be true of a bad book, but if you want your material to carry any weight then you have to consider a million little details. For example, one choice the book makes early on is to present its subjects without naming them. When you read this book, the words pair with the images and even if you don’t have the ability to name the people on these pages, they’re still interesting to you. If the verses retain your interest, the art solidifies it. The names of the famous people are systematically listed in a section called “Historical Figures and Events Featured in The Undefeated” in the backmatter, and I couldn’t help but feel happy that that was where this information was kept. If this information had been worked into the art it would have left everything feeling cluttered. Even if it were just the names of the subjects, it would have distracted.
If you wanted to present this poem simply as a poem it would stand strong. But if you want it to be a picture book then you need just the right artist. Now, as a general rule, Kadir Nelson doesn’t slot neatly into a nice little box like other illustrators of children’s books. He’s an Illustrator with a capital “I” firmly in place and an Artist with an even more prominent capital “A”. Years ago when he wrote and illustrated his ode to the Negro Leagues in We Are the Ship I just figured the fact that he was a marvelous writer on top of being one of the best living artists of our times was a bit on the unfair side. Why should one man have that much talent? But Nelson hasn’t ever been just a children’s book illustrator. He’s a portrait artist one day, a New Yorker cover artist another, and a painter first and foremost. The last time he illustrated a book for kids it was the art for Sarvinder Naberhaus’s Blue Sky, White Stars, two years ago. It was a fine book but didn’t really tap into what makes a Nelson a Nelson. With this book, Kwame has managed to stir something deep and abiding in Kadir Nelson’s paintbrush. You’re not just feeling his talent with this book. You get the distinct impression that this project means something to him.
If Nelson has a cinematic equivalent, it is director Barry Jenkins. Jenkins has a technique he likes to use in his films of focusing the camera squarely on the face of a character, allowing them to look you, the audience, dead in the eye. It was shocking when he first did it with Moonlight and still arresting in If Beale Street Could Talk. But Mr. Jenkins didn’t invent the method and, quite frankly, sometimes it can feel like he’s treading in the shadow of Kadir Nelson. Subjects staring at the viewer dead on without shame or blinking or turning away? The man practically built his books We Are the Ship and Heart and Soul on the method. Then there is the fact that Nelson is unafraid of dark skin. We could get into a BIG discussion about race, skin color, and how those colors are represented on the pages of children’s picture books, but that’s a talk for another day. It is enough to simply say that when Kadir Nelson paints skin, he embraces the deep shifting tones. And, once again, like Barry Jenkins, he knows how to present his subjects. A Kadir Nelson book feels like a work of cinema or photography in that it indulges in a fascination with light and shadow.
So how do you use this book? Where does this book go once it has been sold? A bunch of ideas come to mind. As I mentioned before, the art and the text make it sufficiently fascinating for a one-on-one lapsit read. I can imagine a kid pointing to the different faces asking who they are, while the parent answers and gives context. How about reading it to large groups? The nice thing about reading a book written by a poet aloud is that you’re in safe hands when it comes to group settings. Not only will these images be visible from a distance, but the words will ring strong and true. What if you’re a teacher? Well, after doing an initial read to a class (I am very opposed to picking this book apart before you do this initial read, since you must allow the kids to experience the book as it was meant to be experienced) you could show the pictures and identify the people in them. Or you could separate out the different sections (art, history, sports, musicians, etc.) and explain why each person shown was important. Oh! How about examining the language? Let’s look at all the “un” words. Unforgettable, undeniable, unflappable, unafraid, unspeakable, unlimited, unbelievable. Think of what each one means and how he’s used it here. And if you’re truly creative you could do more, a lot more, with this book. Because if I’ve learned anything from teachers over the years it’s that if they’re passionate about a book, they’ll find a way to teach it in class. The trick is finding a book worthy of that enthusiasm. This book? Check and mate.
If you are a librarian or a bookseller, this is not the first book you’ve seen offering praise to Black heroes of the past. It’s just one of the best. Much of this has to do with the pitfalls it has adroitly avoided. This is not a rote accounting of names that mean little to child readers. If these people grace these pages it is because there is a larger meaning to their inclusion. Of course, I think the selection of Kadir Nelson was necessary to this book’s publication. When that man illustrates someone he makes them beautiful. What’s fascinating is that this beauty is produced as a kind of inner glow, as if the subject’s soul is radiating out of their very skin. Kwame says that when he wrote this poem for his daughter (and, in a way, for President Obama) he did so to remind everyone to never give up. Kwame Alexander’s words are grand. Kadir Nelson’s art soars. But when you put those two things together, and they work in tandem, they bring out the best in one another. Unrelenting, undeniable, unavoidable. Fail to read this book at your peril. I hope it is only the beginning.
On shelves April 2nd.
Source: Galley sent from publisher for review.
There is a note on the publication page of this book that reads, “This poem is an ode, as Kwame writes, to ‘the doers and the dreamers.’ Those who beat odds, stared down fear, made this nation better. We are proud that this poem has now become a book bearing our name, The Undefeated. To our children, and to others who have faced setbacks and disappointment, we say: Keep rising!” It is signed by Kevin Merida, Editor in Chief of ESPN’s TheUndefeated.com. So I checked out the website and lo and behold found this video. Enjoy:
About Betsy Bird
Betsy Bird is currently the Collection Development Manager of the Evanston Public Library system and a former Materials Specialist for New York Public Library. She has served on Newbery, written for Horn Book, and has done other lovely little things that she'd love to tell you about but that she's sure you'd find more interesting to hear of in person. Her opinions are her own and do not reflect those of EPL, SLJ, or any of the other acronyms you might be able to name. Follow her on Twitter: @fuseeight.
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A managed portfolio without the costs although actual expertly managed funds are most likely to be adjusted everyday or on shorter periods whereas these are re-balanced at longer intervals so what is rebalancing basically gradually the worth of individual assets in a diversified portfolio move up and down where they drift away from their target weights for instance over the long term stocks usually rise quicker than etfs so the stock portion of your portfolio will increase relative to the etf part the rebalancing system closes and opens positions periodically to keep the property allotment ratio and maintain the copy portfolio strategy different copy portfolios rebalance at different times to others so generally you require to take a look at each one separately to learn the rebalancing period once you buy a copy portfolio your capital is expertly managed by’s investment committee each copy portfolio’s performance is analyzed in depth and rebalanced immediately periodically to optimize its gain capacity so first of all there are 3 types now like i said i’m not going to review each one but maybe i’ll do that in another video so let me understand if this is something you wish to see in the remarks if you see here we have market copy portfolios leading trader copy portfolios and partner copy portfolios so market copy portfolios invest in a combination of cfd stocks commodities or etfs according
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to a pre-determined market strategy or concentrating on a particular market segment as it says here they are built around an idea performance metric or an algorithm that picks its leading carrying out assets and after that next we have actually got the leading trader copy portfolios leading traders purchase a group of traders these compromise the best performing traders on according to a predefined strategy the traders within are selected by’s financial investment committee and algorithmically trying to find specific trading characteristics that are optimized for profit then lastly we have actually got a partner copy portfolios these are portfolios produced by 3rd parties that conduct comprehensive market analysis and has partnered with and again have a style so let’s discuss some of the pros and cons of copying individuals versus copying portfolios so i’m not going to describe what copyrighting is but if you want to know more about that then go have a look at my video which i’ll put a link to up here and in the description listed below firstly i would say the main pros of copy portfolios are that they benefit novices who want a more hands-off approach in regards to the market copy portfolios i would state they are fantastic if you desire exposure to a specific market where you think the market will succeed as a whole for instance you may desire exposure to lots of renewable energy companies or driverless cars and trucks business due to the fact that as a newbie you might not know much about private stocks to pick it will also conserve you time as investigating great deals of private stocks can be very time consuming so letting do this on your behalf is great this is also real for the other two copy portfolio
Can you earn money on the trading platform?
types for instance as a newbie you may not know what makes up a great trader to copy if you want to know how i personally find people to copy on then go check out my video which i’ll put a link to up here and in the description listed below choosing a trader based copy portfolio can give you exposure to lots of traders that are selected by algorithmically this is great for diversity if you’re new to i personally would not invest all my money in one trader and would try to spread it out over a number of them in case among them does not do well and on the odd celebration this does happen i learnt this through copying a trader when starting out so i was copying this man and at the start he was succeeding then he just began to believe the marketplace would crash so he began shorting great deals of stocks and it never ever did and it simply kept going up and then he still kept stating that the marketplace was going to crash and it never did so i lost quite a bit of money so this is also a warning that your capital Mining Etherum With Gtx 970
Why is eToro thought about to be bad?
Absolutely at risk ultimately i had to cut my losses with this trader and i think i wound up losing over a thousand dollars in the end which i was not delighted about however i took a look at that trader even more down the line and he continued to lose more cash so cutting my losses at that point i did was much better than where i would have been 6 months further down the line so while previous performance is not prosecuted for future outcomes i have made some of my greatest earnings in copy portfolios for instance i’ve been purchased the in the game copy portfolio considering that the 3rd of july 2017 and today’s date is the 25th of april 2021 so in simply under 4 years i have made a crazy 210 revenue also in 2015 i purchased the huge tech copy portfolio in january 2020 and now 16 months later this has made a tremendous 47.08 profit and that remains in simply over a year so if you compare that to a bank where you’ll be lucky to get one percent in a year today that’s that’s some crazy growth i’m getting here on however like i said previous performance is not a sign of future outcomes so certainly there are some small negatives to copy portfolios to start with it is not possible to remove a part of the investment it’s likewise not possible to close private positions within a copy portfolio
Is eToro truly totally free as they say?
so this is my virtual account here so state for example you didn’t like a particular company or person that the copy portfolio had invested in or state for instance you wished to close one position to take revenues you would need to close the financial investment entirely so that’s something to remember if you’re the sort of person who creams the top of the profits off of a financial investment so then possibly you should invest directly into stocks or traders that you would want to copy rather than in a copy portfolio also while a few of the copy portfolios have an entry point that begins at 1 000 us dollars the entry level on some of these is rather high all the trader based copy portfolios require a minimum of 5 thousand us dollars and 5 thousand us dollars could be a lot so your alternative is to possibly take a look at some of the traders in these coffee portfolios or look at the stocks in a copy portfolio and then purchase them manually yourself
obviously if you did this you would not get any rebalancing as you would on a copy portfolio now potentially another unfavorable of copy portfolios and i couldn’t discover this out for certain but my understanding is that on market copy portfolios there isn’t any stop losses on individual positions if someone from etora sees this video and wishes to confirm this with me then please do not hesitate to get in contact and after that i’ll put it as the pin comment below now this does not suggest you can’t personally set a stop loss on the copy portfolio yourself but say for example if you’re copying a market copy portfolio it would not respond and close out a position if there was a crash in the market whereas a genuine individual might react to the market and liquidate positions and potentially redeem in at a lower entry point this might deserve thinking about when picking a market copy portfolio so to invest in copy portfolios
Why do you require 25k to day trade?
you would firstly go to the following link on the left here that says purchase copy portfolios this is my virtual account as i said before service and then from here you’ve got the three types of copy portfolios that we were speaking about in the past and if you drill into these you can see all of the copy portfolios they have on offer and there’s loads of different ones in here with lots of different themes so it’s worth having a browse so state let’s simply click this crypto copy portfolio here that with its absolute insane outcomes of 935 area for two in the last 12 months that’s mad so it’s a very comparable design to a typical asset on with the feed upon the very first page the description on the right here will generally describe what the copy portfolio’s approach is and the minimum investment amount this ought to also detail how often it rebalances so as you can see for this crypto copy portfolio here the minimum financial investment amount is 1 000 us dollars so as i have actually simply observed here the description on the first page does not always match the description on the second page so to learn the rebalancing if you go on here i’ve simply found that by searching for rebalancing you can see that this cryptocopy portfolio will be rebalanced annual or by the investment committee discretion including brand-new listings or de-listing based upon the terms discussed above and the minimum investment
amount is 1000 us dollars so as you can see here on the right hand side we have actually got the possession allotment now you really need to keep in mind of this as i learned this the hard way and by this i may discover this in 2 methods so i actually bought one of these crypto copy portfolios a long period of time ago when i was beginning on and i didn’t check the weightings and i presume they were all equivalent yes i understand i was an enormous noob and a rookie well among these cryptos was more heavily weighted than the others which one tanked whereas the others didn’t it then hit the stop loss and cashed out my position and then as cryptos do it got better up uh because they are so volatile so not just did i lose a lot of cash and i wasn’t able to buy back ins due to the fact that the rate had bounced up however i likewise can’t bear to think more that would be worth now today it’s simply uh i missed i missed out on that one but it’s lesson to learn and often the best lessons in trading are regrettably discovered the hard way you will not forget them when you make a terrible mistake like that so carrying on from that if we scroll further down we have the historical stats of the copy portfolio if it’s a newish copy portfolio then you’ll discover there’s some stars next to the numbers
and this implies as it states here the stars are based on back evaluated outcomes then you have actually got an average threat rating here on the left hand side and also you can see the number of investors in this copy portfolio and after that down at the bottom we’ve got some nice charts for net direct exposure and allowance then if you click on the portfolio here you can see the current holdings in the portfolio and you’ve got some good charts here which just show the different allocation but if you in fact wish to see the real holdings you can see the current holdings in there in the portfolio and their existing revenue and loss here um and if you change this bit here you can see the historical trades this copy portfolio has actually closed out of so if we set that to maybe one year you can see the historic trades this copy portfolio has liquidated of then on the last tab we have a chart revealing the performance of this copy portfolio over time so to invest in this you simply click the huge button on the top right that says invest and after that you can set an amount here that you wish to put in then you can set a stop loss below and i’m just going to leave that at 400 this is my virtual account just know there is a minimum and a maximum on the stop loss here so if i press the invest here and now it started purchasing copy portfolio now this copy portfolio did open immediately due to the fact that it’s a crypto portfolio and the marketplaces are open 24 7. now i’m taping this video on a sunday Mining Etherum With Gtx 970
so if you were to in fact buy a copy portfolio that invested in stocks then it would not in fact open those positions till the marketplaces open on monday so as you can see here this is the crypto portfolio on my virtual account and if you click the cog up here you can increment the investment you can pause the investment you can change the stop loss or you can close the investment now if you wish to increase the financial investment something i have observed when taking a look at a lot of these is that the minimum amount you can contribute to a copy portfolio once it is open is a thousand dollars now i don’t understand if that’s the same for all of them but i took a look at a handful and they did all seem to state it was a thousand that you might add minimum so that’s something certainly to keep in mind when opening your copy portfolio position so i hope this video has been useful to you if you are thinking about buying a copy portfolio then please do your own due diligence first if you have actually got any questions on this video then please let me understand in the comments let us understand if you buy copy portfolios and if so which ones or
which ones do you think could be an excellent investment i ‘d love to understand and i read all your remarks if you found this video useful in any way then i ‘d actually appreciate an early thumbs up as it truly helps support the channel likewise for those of you thinking about signing up to and haven’t currently then there’s an an affiliate link below where if you do register utilizing it then i will get a kickback and it doesn’t cost you anything extra but it actually assists support this channel so why not give a go prior to depositing any genuine cash as they will provide you a demonstration account with a hundred thousand dollars of virtual money where you can experience all of the features like copy trading without losing any real cash also if you wish to discover more about how works or more about individual finance and investing then i have various videos on my channel so i suggest you check them out so please subscribe and push the bell icon so you don’t miss out on any future updates it’s been ollie from get geek finance thank you for enjoying and i’ll capture you in the next one Mining Etherum With Gtx 970 | <urn:uuid:8c915d9f-3bd2-49d5-961d-e338f1850b9a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.debtstoppers.org/mining-etherum-with-gtx-970/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.954289 | 3,135 | 1.570313 | 2 |
There was a time when, if you wanted a quality piece of
software for your computer, you had to get your wallet out and pay for it.
Microsoft products were – and still are – a prime example of this.
But then the open source movement picked up steam and suddenly
we were treated to outstanding quality products. The price? Absolutely nothing.
Don’t you just love the Internet?
But What Is Open Source?
There are two forms of software – open source and closed
(proprietary) source. It’s important to understand the difference.
Open source is when the source code (the code that runs the
software) is freely available for anyone to inspect. You can see how features
work, clone your own versions of that software and release them as open-source
too (meaning you don’t make a profit on it). Open-source projects are always
free. That is the whole point.
On the other hand, closed source (proprietary) software is,
as the name says, completely closed. The companies don’t want you to see the
source code because they rely on the source code to make a profit with their
For example, you will never see the source code for Microsoft
or Apple products. It’s just not in their best business interests. You can run
open source products on Microsoft or Apple operating systems but getting under
the hood of Windows or macOS to inspect their code? Yeah good luck with that.
Below are what I feel are the biggest and best open source
projects around. Obviously “biggest and best” is very subjective so maybe you
disagree with me? If so, please do let me know.
Linux is probably the biggest, most well-known, and most popular open source project in existence. Since it began in 1991, there is now easily a couple hundred active Linux operating system “distros” (short for distributions). This includes the Tails system, which I recently profiled, and high-profile ones such as Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and Debian.
Linux is attractive to people who are turned off by the
thought of having to pay for expensive operating systems or by people with a hatred
Linux is supported by most major software apps but its
downside is that installing those apps is not as straightforward as it would be
on Windows or macOS. Some technical ability is required.
I’ve made no secret of my fondness for Google Chrome, but I
still have a place in my heart for Mozilla Firefox. Firefox has been around
longer than Chrome has been, and Firefox were the ones who started to destroy
Microsoft’s browser monopoly.
I’m surprised though that not many people know that Firefox is open source and that its owner Mozilla is a non-profit foundation. You can freely inspect the code, volunteer to help develop the browser, and even make your own browser based on the Firefox code. Three examples are WaterFox, PaleMoon, and the Tor Browser.
If there was ever a reason never to pay for Microsoft Office
again, LibreOffice would be it. Even paying for Office 365 is pointless when
you see free alternatives like LibreOffice and Google Suite.
LibreOffice is a word processing suite which includes text
documents, spreadsheets, databases and “presentations” (their version of
Powerpoint). Although LibreOffice has its own file format, other file formats,
such as Microsoft files, are fully supported, and there is a nifty one-click
PDF generation button.
Not so long ago, I wrote about my love for KeePass and despite shinier rivals trying to get my attention, my affection for KeePass has never waned. Sure, KeePass is a bit plain and functional. But sometimes that’s all you need.
As well as storing your passwords, it also has a very
easy-to-use password generator. When you accept the password it offers you, it
automatically pre-fills the KeePass fields so all you need to do is “save”.
Since KeePass also has a portable version, it is easy to
stick the password database file in cloud storage and sync it across computers.
Along with Linux, this is probably the other most famous
example of open-source projects. It is used by a staggering 60 million websites
to power everything from online shops to portfolios to blogs (and many more
Let’s just say that if WordPress decided to stop development
tomorrow, a lot of websites would have serious problems.
To extend its usability, WordPress relies heavily on its vast library of plugins and themes. Most of them are free but there are a lot of premium options as well.
I mentioned earlier on that Mozilla Firefox was the best
open-source browser, but Google has also been working on their own light
Not to be confused with Google Chrome, Chromium is Google’s
open-source browser. Most of Google Chrome’s code is based on Chromium but
Chromium is also a browser in its own right.
Many other browser developers use Chromium code for their own
browsers. This includes Amazon Silk and Opera. As of this year, Microsoft Edge
will also incorporate Chromium into their browser.
Finally, cryptocurrency. Yes, even that is open-source as
anyone can take an existing cryptocurrency, study the code, and make a new one.
For example, I could take Bitcoin and use the code to make an ONeillCoin if I
was so inclined and had the developing skills.
But that is for another article and for someone who knows
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“#No leg to stand on for Australia’s flamingos”
The sweeping pink salt lakes across Australia’s interior are all that remain of the lush green places three species of pink flamingos once thrived the outback.
Some much larger than flamingos now found in Africa and other parts of the world, Australian flamingos enjoyed a range of freshwater habitats for about 25 million years, Flinders University researchers say.
After several Ice Ages and millions of years, the last Australian flamingos died out about 140,000 years ago as the inland lakes disappeared due to climate change.
“The once verdant interior of the country dried out during the last two Ice Ages,” says Associate Professor Trevor Worthy, an expert in fossil birds of Australia and New Zealand.
“Feeding on tiny crustaceans, which gave them the familiar pink color, these birds evolved to live in shallow lakes and breed during the seasonal blooms of algae and zooplankton. But when all the lakes dried up, the flamingos were doomed.”
A complete scientific list of all fossil birds in Australia has been published in Transactions of the Royal Society of South Australia, attracting considerable interest from researchers.
While Australia has about 936 species of living birds, the work published by Flinders University Associate Professor Worthy and ARC DECRA bird researcher Dr. Jacqueline Nguyen includes nearly 100 bird species known from fossils.
“Flamingos are just some of the bird diversity lost in Australia’s history,” says Associate Professor Worthy, who hopes the list will stimulate future study of ancient extinct birds.
“What we show is that there is much yet to learn about the evolution of Australia’s birds through more work on the fossils described so far.
“It shows we know very little about the evolution of important Australian groups such as raptors, pigeons, parrots and songbirds. In fact, there is much yet to learn about land birds generally,” says Associate Professor Worthy.
Dr. Nguyen says: “Our understanding of Australian birds is enriched by the fossil record, which offers a unique window into past bird diversity.”
“This list covers the amazing range of fossil birds that once lived in Australia, such as flamingos and giant penguins, but it also reveals the gaps in our knowledge. We see it as a challenge to fill those gaps.”
Trevor H. Worthy et al, An annotated checklist of the fossil birds of Australia, Transactions of the Royal Society of South Australia (2020). DOI: 10.1080/03721426.2020.1756560
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The Bushnell-Sage Library in Sheffield is welcoming visitors to its backyard for a new story walk.
The lawn is covered with signs displaying the pages of "The Colors of Us" by Karen Katz.
Children’s program coordinator Caitlin Hotaling says she chose the book to encourage families to talk about the importance of diversity and inclusion.
“The daughter is asking how to paint browns and other colors that her friends are, and they go through the story of her," Hoatling said. "At the end you basically have this huge brownish rainbow of skin tones that are not just creamy vanilla.”
She added, “If you haven’t already, start a conversation with your young ones, because it starts early, and sadly this community is not immune.”
This is the first story walk the library has hosted. Hotaling says the pandemic provided the perfect opportunity.
“I’ve wanted to do one for a few years. It just never seemed like the right time because there’s always so much going on to compete with us, our little library down here and I wanted to think of things the kids outside safely with families," Hotaling said.
With children away from school since March, Hotaling says making sure kids keep reading and learning over the summer is more important than ever.
“The more people who are reading aloud to a child in a family, the better. So grandparents, caregivers of any kind, parents, aunts, uncles, anybody, friends, you know, just coming outside and reading aloud," Hotaling said.
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Adaptation Knowledge Portal – ClimoCast and Climate Impact Viewer Approved by Nairobi Work Program
AP-PLAT is delighted to announce that its scientific tools, ClimoCast and Climate Impact Viewer, which were submitted for registration in April of this year, have been approved as Nairobi Work Program (NWP) tools and are now available for sharing information through their search facility.
AP-PLAT's ClimoCast is a climate projection tool that shows climate projections up to the year 2100 in four representative greenhouse gas emissions scenarios (SSP126 - 585) and ten major climate simulation models. The tool covers all countries and allows users to compare different scenarios and models, as well as downscale the results to sub-national level. Climate data can be downloaded in CSV format for further analysis.
Climate Impact Viewer shows the results of climate change impact assessment in various sectors, including the existing climate, water resources, vegetation, agriculture, and health. Users can visually compare global projections across different sectors and time scales.
The Climate Impact Viewer also shows the results of climate change impact assessments based on the Integrated Climate Assessment - Risks, Uncertainties and Society (ICA-RUS) and Comprehensive Research on the Development of Global Climate Change Risk Management Strategies (S-10 Strategic Research Project.) Both of these are supported by the Environment Research and Technology Development Fund of the Ministry of the Environment of Japan. These process-based impact models for multiple sectors can be used for future influence projections.
According to the NWP website,
“The Nairobi work programme (NWP) strives to assist all Parties, in particular developing countries, including the least developed countries and small island developing states, to improve their understanding and assessment of impacts, vulnerability and adaptation, and to make informed decisions on practical adaptation actions and measures to respond to climate change on a sound, scientific, technical and socioeconomic basis, taking into account current and future climate change and variability.
Much of the work of the NWP is available on this website, the Adaptation Knowledge Portal, which is managed and maintained by the NWP. The case studies, tools, methods, and knowledge resources collected can be browsed through the advanced search page of the portal, which also gives access to the reports, synthesis documents and other publications generated under the NWP.”
Acceptance of the AP-PLAT tools by the Nairobi Work Project is a big step forward for publicising and promoting the work of AP-PLAT in CCCA at NIES, and we are delighted to be collaborating with them.
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Role of alterations in Ca(2+)-associated signaling pathways in the immunotoxicity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are an important class of environmental pollutants that are known to be carcinogenic and immunotoxic. The effects of PAHs on the immune system of various animals and models have been studied for at least 30 yr. Despite these efforts, the mechanism or mechanisms by which PAHs exert their effects on the immune system are still largely unknown. During recent years, the molecular events associated with lymphocyte activation and receptor-mediated signaling have become increasingly clear. Substantial progress has been made in understanding the molecular and cellular bases for toxicant-induced immune cell injury. Understanding mechanisms of drug or chemical effects on the immune system is an important area of research in the field of immunotoxicology, and indeed in all fields of toxicology. Mechanistic toxicology plays an important role in risk assessment and extrapolation of potential human health effects. In this review, we have summarized recent evidence that has examined the effects of PAHs on the immune system of animals and humans. In particular, we have focused on the effects of PAHs on cell signaling in lymphoid cells and have examined the hypothesis that PAHs alter lymphocyte activation via calcium-dependent mechanisms. Previously published reports are discussed, and new data obtained with murine B cells and cell lines are presented demonstrating the relationship between alterations in intracellular calcium and immune dysregulation. These data demonstrate a strong association between PAH-induced alterations in B- and T-lymphocyte activation and changes in calcium homeostasis. | <urn:uuid:bcd7c405-4af0-4009-8757-c182d29bdf1b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://vivo.health.unm.edu/display/n1750868073 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570879.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809003642-20220809033642-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.93327 | 361 | 1.96875 | 2 |
How Does Energy Security Protect America?
What is energy security?
Energy security is defined as the uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price. For the United States and most other countries, energy security is both a national security and foreign policy issue.
Most often, energy security is seen as not being beholden to or reliant upon a foreign entity for either one’s energy supply or critical components of their energy supply.
How has America improved its energy security? How does it protect America?
Thanks to advancements in hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, the United States significantly increased its production of oil and natural gas. This renaissance in American energy production – which started in the mid-2000s and continues to this day – has been termed the ‘Shale Revolution.’ Since 2002, America has seen a 95 percent increase in crude oil production, and an 80 percent increase in natural gas production.
This dramatic increase in production made the United States the world’s largest oil and natural gas producer, allowing it to not only meet global energy demands, but affect global oil prices as well. The Shale Revolution also brought with it a boost in employment, with the oil and gas industry representing 9.8 million jobs.
As the United States became a leading producer of oil and gas, it diversified the global supply of energy away from other major global oil producers, namely OPEC+ countries, and lessened their ability to artificially inflate prices by trimming output. This increased domestic supply allows the United States to keep energy sources flowing at home and to its allies should it need to place sanctions on oil exports from hostile nations like Iran, Venezuela, and Russia.
In other words, by having not just a stable supply of energy production for domestic needs, but enough energy supply to meet the needs of our trade partners, foreign threats cannot weaponize their energy supply against the United States.
How is Texas oil and gas production tied to American energy security?
For the past decade, Texas has led the Shale Revolution, delivering an abundant supply of oil and gas to the United States. Much of U.S. oil and gas production today originates from the prolific Permian Basin in West Texas. In fact, Texas produces nearly a quarter of America’s natural gas, and almost half of America’s oil.
Along the Texas and Louisiana coast, liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals line the shore. These export terminals are critical components of America’s energy infrastructure and enable the United States to deliver the oil and gas produced in its shale basins to the rest of the globe. Prior to 2015, U.S. exports of LNG was near zero. Over the past decade, the United States has heavily invested in the development of its LNG facilities, which enabled America – and Texas – to rise and meet the call of Europe’s natural gas needs in the face of Russian aggression.
How do we continue to fortify American energy security?
To ensure our energy remains secure, protecting and improving the resiliency of the energy sector is an ongoing effort and dependent on public-private partnerships for information sharing, cybersecurity, and planning.
However, those are only pieces of the puzzle. Policymakers must continue to support domestic oil and gas production, as demand is only set to rise in the future. In its 2022 annual energy outlook, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that America’s energy consumption would continue to increase through 2050 with petroleum and natural gas representing the larger share of energy consumption for the next 28 years.
Additionally, we must encourage the development of critical energy infrastructure, which can include expediting permits for U.S. LNG export facilities and pipeline infrastructure. Further, a more stable regulatory environment provides certainty to producers and investors, which encourages continued investment and growth.
World energy demand is rising. The EIA projects that global energy demand could rise 50 percent by 2050, with natural gas and oil remaining a foundational part of the energy mix. America, and Texas, must be ready to meet world energy demand, not only to fuel economic growth, but to protect the sovereignty of our allies and trade partners. | <urn:uuid:33b71483-a382-415d-8ddd-039215bf0544> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.texansfornaturalgas.com/energy_security_101 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.945884 | 853 | 3 | 3 |
Location: San Francisco, CA, United States
I have been using Machine Learning neural nets trained on databases of real photography to render images. In the course of doing this work I discovered disturbing issues of racial bias, privacy, and accuracy which accompany this emerging technology.
I trained a neural net on 512 pairs of archival mugshot photos from a database from the National Institute of Science and Technology, NIST. I then input a previously unseen mugshot, either a front or a profile, and had the neural net predict and render what it thought the alternate view should be.
I was greatly disturbed that the NIST database was heavily biased towards African-Americans, with the percentage being much higher than the 13% currently in the US population. I also felt that the individuals in the mugshots were being exploited for their faces even though they were most likely dead. I decided that if I was going to use this database, then it was my responsibility to highlight the injustices contained within.
While doing this work, I also became aware of how invasive this technology could be. In the future, for example, a single image of a protester caught on cctv could be used to generate multiple camera views or even a complete CG model of the person. Also, there are serious issues on how accurate these generated images will be. In the future will we be generating more photoreal images of the wrong person?
In Hopeful Monsters, I used a completely different neural net trained on 750 photos of myself. In the 750 photos, I have varied poses and clothes. The neural net was then tasked with producing an image that looked like it belonged to the set of 750 photos. It was not making a "xerox" copy, but was instead trying to make an image that would be indistinguishable as a member of the set of 750. Hopeful Monsters shows 16 images out of the 55,000 training cycles run.
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Reading to Two: A Double Challenge
While reading to two can be a challenge, there are strategies that do work. The strategies that follow can help you make the family reading experience meaningful, while helping your children to develop their abilities as readers and writers.
Choosing the right books for two
The first and most critical step is selecting the right books. Consider these tips as you try to find the right books for two.
Choose topics that appeal to both your children
Look for interesting books that both children can "read," such as, Blue Hat, Green Hat by Sandra Boynton or Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow. Preschoolers can count and name colors, while toddlers will be enchanted by the colorful illustrations. Moreover, the catchy beat and refrain will help both your children become aware of the sounds of the language, while laying the foundation for reading and writing development.
Consider the complexity of the story as well as the topic
If your older child thinks a book is too easy, he may lose interest. At the same time, your younger child can become frustrated with long, complex books. Try to select books that "stretch" your younger child, while appealing to your older child. You may even be surprised by how attentive your younger child can be.
Choose books that have characteristics of good read-alouds
Good read-alouds can appeal to children of different ages. Good read-aloud books have action, strong characters, interesting dialogue, and a clear story line. Colorful illustrations can also help your children follow what's happening. Folktales and fairytales with colorful illustrations can enchant young and older children alike. Wordless books are also good choices because children of all ages can read the "story" in their own way.
Read different kinds of books together
While your children may prefer certain kinds of books, try to expose them to different genres, or kinds of books, including poetry, non-fiction, and stories. Different kinds of books will help broaden their knowledge of the world and increase their vocabulary. Involve your children in taking turns choosing the books for the day.
Establish a special time for family read-alouds every day
One of the most effective ways to encourage a lifelong love of reading is to make reading part of your family's regular routine. Reading daily will increase your children's vocabulary, their knowledge of the world, and their understanding of stories.
Find time to read one-on-one with your children, too
Family read-alouds can help your children learn more about books, about sharing, and about each other. But children also need some alone time with you, when they can choose the books they like, ask as many questions as they like, and read aloud themselves.
Adapting book reading for two
As you read aloud, take your cues from your children to make the book reading experience meaningful. Consider these tips as you read to two.
Find ways to engage both your children
Often, older children memorize portions of favorite books, so you might suggest that they "read" the story aloud. With your younger child, point out the pictures and talk about what they are. You and your older child can also create challenges for the younger child. For instance, ask her to find all the pictures of dogs or all the pictures of babies. As your child gets older, you can involve her more in the story, by encouraging her to think about what the baby is doing and what might happen next. And don't get worried if your children seem distracted. Even if they play with toys during bookreading, they may be taking in every word you say.
Make book reading an enjoyable experience
To make stories more interesting, you may want to change words or substitute the names of your children for the characters. Take cues from your children as to when to simplify the language, or when to talk about what is happening, or when to involve them in retelling the story themselves. Older children can even add new twists and turns. What is most important is that you and your children have fun as you explore the world of books together.
They are part of the learning process. When a child asks for clarification, he is actively engaged in making meaning out of the story. But too many interruptions can interfere with the story. If one of your children is getting frustrated with all of the interruptions, explain that you will read the story first, then discuss the child's questions later.
Talking about books
Talking about the stories you read together will help your children develop an appreciation for literature. At the same time, you will gain a deeper appreciation for how your children think, what interests them, and what they care about. Consider these tips as you "talk books" with your children.
Stop and chat
Asking your children to name objects or to predict what will happen next or asking them what they think about a character are simple ways to stimulate discussion about stories. By discussing the story, you help your children develop language skills and story comprehension.
Ask questions based on your children's interests and ages
If you have a toddler, you might ask her to label objects or point to the "Nanna" in the story. If you have a preschooler, you might help her to think about what happened in the story or to link the story to her own life by asking, "Does the Nanna in the story remind you of your Nanna? How?" Ask your older child questions that encourage him to read beyond the plot. Instead of asking, "What happened?" try asking, "Why do you think the author used that word?", "What part of the story made you think that the dog would be safe in the end?", or "What makes him a character you like?"
Use stories as a springboard for pretend play
Your children will delight in taking on the roles of favorite characters, whether it's Winnie the Pooh or Strega Nona. In addition to acting out favorite scenes, they can create new ones of their own. Play will help your children develop skills that are fundamental to reading by stimulating language development and the creative use of words. Moreover, as they create new worlds, they begin to acquire an understanding of characters, the structure of stories, and point of view. | <urn:uuid:18d3b250-3bb3-4c51-a6ed-55ef07d4f308> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.readingrockets.org/article/reading-two-double-challenge | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.961723 | 1,298 | 3.609375 | 4 |
How Fukushima May Show Up in Your Sushi
Those looking for evidence of the March 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in Japan may need search no further than their next plate of sushi, Stanford University researchers report.
The researchers tested 15 Pacific bluefin tuna that had migrated from Japan to the California coast and found that the levels of radioactive cesium in these fish were 10 times higher than those found in bluefin tuna from the years before the disaster.
Before you swear off your maguro nigiri, it's important to realize that the levels of radiation the researchers found from the cesium in the tuna were exceedingly low - about 30 times less than the amount of radiation given off by other common, naturally occurring elements in the tuna we eat.
The findings appeared Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
"The finding should be reassuring to the public," said Timothy J. Jorgensen, associate professor of radiation medicine at Georgetown University, who was not involved with the study. "As anticipated, the tuna contained only trace levels of radioactivity that originated from Japan. These levels amounted to only a small fraction of the naturally occurring radioactivity in the tuna, and were much too small to have any impact on public health.
"Thus, there is no human health threat posed by consuming migratory tuna caught off the west coast of the United States."
Still, the fact that the researchers could trace this radioactive material back to its source in Japan could have implications for seafood monitoring methods in the future. Dr. Michael Harbut, director of the Environmental Cancer Program at Wayne State University's Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit, agreed that the findings are no cause for panic. But he said that the finding that tuna and migratory food animals could carry this radioactive material so far across the ocean deserves consideration.
"In general, when you hear the word 'radiation' at all, it's cause for some alarm, and I agree always a cause for significant attention."
Harbut, who described himself as a physician, scientist and "guy who likes sushi," added that while the levels of radiation found should not be seen as a direct threat to human health, scientists should focus their efforts on how this extra little bit of contamination fits into the bigger picture of food safety.
"For somebody to say this is an immediate threat to large numbers of humans and their health is irresponsible," Harbut said. "We don't see people dying left and right all over the West Coast from radiation poisoning. But to say this is nothing to worry about is equally irresponsible, because you have radioactive material ingested by fish, which is in turn being eaten by people."
For now, the findings may be most important as a demonstration of how migratory food animals connect different areas of the globe - and how an event in one part of the world can affect food animals in an entirely different region.
"[The findings] should be of value to both environmental studies of the marine ecosystem and to ensure that the public is not exposed to seafood contaminated with significant levels of marine radioactivity," Jorgensen said.
Harbut said that the next step is for governments to learn more about this issue and act appropriately to ensure the seafood safety.
"I think that the appropriate government agencies have to appoint appropriately trained people to give the public an honest assessment," Harbut said. "Not something tailor made for ignorance, like 'This will definitely kill you,' or 'This poses absolutely no risk to human health.'
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President of Dedini Indústrias de Base
Time is the lord of reason! We went through the Proálcool Program, we faced political and economic barriers, we lived through ups and downs, we received unjust, and at times, malicious criticism, but time shows that ethanol, as a clean and renewable fuel, is becoming an international and world-wide acknowledged commodity.
Throughout the world, one always hears the same phrase: we need to free ourselves from the dependency on fossil fuels and look for clean energy sources. However, practice has kept a distance from theory all these years, and 2010 may be the year representing the beginning of the harvest of so many years of unlimited efforts of many professionals in Brazil and abroad.
However, in order for this alternative to become a true and sustainable commodity, it is very much necessary that other countries be involved in the production market. Brazil alone as an ethanol producer is insufficient to meet world demand. Brazilian know-how to produce ethanol and technological innovations in the course of recent decades allowed the country to produce the fuel today at a very competitive price in comparison with gasoline, in addition to the advantage that it does not emit greenhouse gases, hence being a compatible option that equalizes the conflict between mitigation of global warming and competitiveness.
About 80% of the Brazilian production are already destined to domestic consumption, most of which to meet the growing demand of “flex fuel” vehicles, which already account for 90% of automobile sales in the country. Apart from automobiles, there is an extensive list of other vehicles that may use ethanol (some still being studied), such as, motorcycles, buses, airplanes, not to mention the emerging ethanol-based chemical industry.
Therefore, even if ethanol production increases, the trend is that a major portion will be destined to the Brazilian market. Brazilians have the know-how and the technology for ethanol to conquer the world and they must take up the exporter role in this industry. Brazilian companies are increasingly in search of promising production markets to expand their field of activity.
Dedini is a company that has focused on exports: currently, between 10 and 15% of the company’s revenues represent machinery and equipment for the sugar and ethanol industry destined for export. To become an even stronger player, it is necessary that the Brazilian equipment industry is able to offer technological solutions that allow new uses, apart from automobiles, such as stationary electric power generation.
The expansion of ethanol consumer and production markets is highly beneficial for Brazil. Establishing new markets, a whole new world of opportunities unfolds for Brazilian industry, in addiction to cooperation opportunities in important development programs of other countries. The statement of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, whereby ethanol produced in Brazil is the most advanced in the world and less polluting than corn ethanol (produced in the USA) and concerning European biodiesel, is merely another demonstration that the country is headed in the right direction and that we really have all it takes to become a true powerhouse for this type of fuel.
The decision is an important step in the elimination of the product’s tariff barrier in the USA. However, to meet this international demand, Brazilian producers must invest to expand their production through technological progress. Nowadays, there already exists in the country agricultural technology capable of increasing average productivity by up to 25%, providing gains for all parties interested in strengthening the industry.
The recent alliance between Shell and Cosan is another issue that shows how biofuels are increasingly growing stronger internationally. The two companies have formed a historical strategic alliance in the industry, eliminating important paradigms and opening the industry to a new phase of growth and sustainability. The terrain has already been well prepared for the growth of ethanol, domestically and internationally. Now it is up to companies and the government to unite so that this seed may germinate and become a strong and productive plant. | <urn:uuid:471e0096-db7c-4fc8-98b4-6c4edc775866> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://sucroenergetico.revistaopinioes.com.br/revista/detalhes/19-ethanol-course-internationalization/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.956082 | 790 | 1.726563 | 2 |
Indoor plants are a beautiful addition to your home. But if you’re looking to kick your plant game up a notch, you should consider building a wall mounted indoor herb garden. Not only will you have fresh herbs available to you at all times, you’ll also have a wonderful wall of greenery inside of your home.
If you’re wondering how to put together a wall mounted indoor herb garden in your home, you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading for your step-by-step guide to creating the indoor garden wall of your dreams.
What Is a Wall Mounted Indoor Herb Garden?
Let’s start with the basics by explaining what a wall mounted indoor herb garden is.
Also known as a vertical garden, a wall mounted indoor herb garden is a grouping of plants, such as a normal garden. However, instead of lying flat on the ground, the plants are lining the wall.
There are several ways to mount your garden to your wall. You can mount individual planters onto your wall in sequence or the arrangement of your choice. You can also purchase a wall mount that can accommodate several planters. Better yet, you can build your own wall mount to be able to arrange your garden your way.
The possibilities are endless, but what’s for sure is that there are several benefits to a wall mounted indoor herb garden. Let’s take a look at what they are.
The Benefits of a Wall Mounted Indoor Herb Garden
One of the most obvious benefits of an indoor herb garden is that you’ll always have fresh herbs available at your fingertips. However, this type of vertical garden provides benefits beyond providing you with herbs.
A wall mounted garden is a great way to save space in your home, especially if you have a smaller-sized house and don’t have the space for a more substantial indoor garden.
What’s more is that a wall mounted indoor herb garden helps purify the air naturally, and with enough plants, it can even serve as a natural humidifier.
Finally, a wall mounted garden is aesthetically pleasing and can become the focal point of your home. You can choose to design it in a way that matches your current home decor, or use it to enhance the overall look of a room.
Now that you know all the reasons a wall mounted indoor herb garden can bring joy to your space, it’s time to learn how to build your own.
How to Put Together a Wall Mounted Indoor Herb Garden
Putting together a wall mounted indoor herb garden requires a few steps, but with proper planning, you’ll end up with the vertical indoor herb garden of your dreams.
Step 1: Find the Right Location
The first step toward putting together a wall mounted indoor herb garden is figuring out where exactly you want your indoor garden to be. This is one of the most important steps. You want to choose wisely, as where you put your herb garden will determine its success.
The kitchen is a great location for a wall mounted indoor herb garden. Not only does it give you easy access to your herbs when you need them the most, but it’s also easy access to water and your plants’ other potential needs. That being said, try to keep the plants away from the stove to minimize the direct heat.
If you can’t find a spot in your kitchen for your wall mounted indoor herb garden, don’t worry. There are a number of different places in your home that you can place your garden as long as it’s a suitable environment for growth.
No matter where you choose, make sure that the location you choose has the following:
- Good access to sunlight. If you don’t have a space that is close to natural light, then you’ll probably need a grow light.
- A far away distance from vents and heating.
- Good air circulation.
- Somewhere with a consistent temperature between 60 and 70 degrees.
Step 2: Pick Your Plants
After choosing the location of your wall mounted indoor herb garden, it’s crucial that you figure out what type of herbs you want in your new vertical garden.
The amount of sun in your chosen location and how much time you’ll have to water your herbs will be a deciding factor on which ones you choose. If the location of your wall mounted garden gets lots of light, choose plants that like a lot of light. If the location doesn’t get a lot of light, you’ll want to choose plants that are better in shaded areas.
What’s more is that you should organize your vertical herb garden in a way that the plants that do like light have more access to it close to the window or light sources, and the ones that don’t like light are further away.
However, choosing the type of plants you want in your herb garden isn’t the only important factor. It’s also important to know the number of plants, as this will dictate the type of wall mount you choose in the next step.
Remember that you’ll need to grow each herb in a separate pot as they’ll each have different needs, such as different soils and watering frequency. Therefore, the more diverse an herb garden you want, the more individual planters you’ll need.
Step 3: Find a Wall Mount
Once you have your location set and you’ve picked the type of herbs you want to grow, you need to find the wall mount that will bring your indoor herb garden vision to life.
There are several different types of wall mounts for planters out there, which makes it difficult to choose one. However, when choosing a wall mount, you want to consider the following factors:
- Type and amount of plants. Different herbs may benefit from different types of wall mounts. For example, climbing herbs may need a mount on which they can wrap themselves around, while other herbs grow in abundance and may need to be put in a bigger pot.
- Your current decor. Your indoor herb garden doesn’t just serve a practical purpose – it will also become a part of your decor. Consider what would go well with your current decor when choosing your wall mount.
Here are a few options when it comes to wall mounts for your herb garden:
- Foreside Rustic Slat Wood Wall Planter – This hanging wall planter comes with four distressed white enamel pots on a rustic, wood-slatted wall piece. This is a great option if you love farmhouse decor.
- Ivolador Modern Wall Planter – This stylish ceramic wall planter has a modern look thanks to its plated metal wire molded into a unique geometric shape. The pot includes a drainage hole and easily hangs off of the wall. It’s perfect for styling an entire wall with individual herbs.
- ShopLaLa Wall Planter – This pack of two wall planters is made from premium-quality New Zealand wood and is great for hanging several pots. The pots are not included.
- Darware Metal Wall Planter Rings – These eight-inch rings are a great minimalist option to display your indoor herb garden. They’re made from heavy duty steel and fit with any home decor.
- DIY – Build your own custom wall mount and personalize your wall mounted indoor herb garden just the way you want it.
Step 4: Plan a Watering System
Water is the most important element for your herbs to thrive, so you want to ensure that you have a system in place for watering your plants.
A self-watering system is the most efficient way to ensure that your herbs receive the right amount of water when they need it. This may include:
- Plant watering spikes or globes
- Self-watering planters
- Indoor irrigation system
If you’re not interested in creating a self-watering system, make sure that you have a watering schedule that you can stick to so you ensure that your herbs stay hydrated.
Step 5: Put Your Garden Together
Finally, with everything in place, you’re ready to put your wall mounted indoor herb garden together.
This is the fun part where you get to play around and experiment with how you want your indoor garden to look. No matter what type of wall mount you decide to go with, how many plants you choose, or the location of your indoor herb garden, make sure that the result is a garden where your herbs get enough sunlight, air circulation, and overall resources to thrive.
To recap, the steps toward building a wall mounted indoor herb garden are:
- Choose your location.
- Choose your plants.
- Find a wall mount.
- Establish a watering system.
- Build your herb garden.
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In this oil on pannel, Alexandre Jacob, offers us here, a very beautiful painting in the impressionist movement, with a lively touch, with a warm light and beautiful color contrasts.
The framing is very inspired by photography, the perspective used invites us to enter the painting, to take this dirt road to admire this vision all in color of an industrial landscape.
Born on August 14, 1876 in Paris. Died in 1972.
Painter of landscapes, waterscapes, still lifes and draughtsman.
He was a student of Eugene Claude.
He exhibited in Paris at the Salon des Artistes Français since 1889 and became a member in 1902. He received an honorable medal in 1908 and a gold medal in 1914. He also received a gold medal in 1937 for the International Exhibition
He exhibited at the Winter and Autumn Salons as well as in many private galleries.
His paintings are noted for their lighting effects of dawn and dusk.
MUSEUMS : FOUG7RES - PARIS museum of modern art- SAI NT QUENTIN - TROYES
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How designer Mithi Kalra wants to create an environment friendly clothing inspired from Rann of Kutch
A clothing collection that is environment-friendly and sustainable, and derives the inspiration from Rann of Kutch
In the current unhealthy environment, we should make our efforts to sustain the environment, with this thinking Fashion Designer Mithi Kalra, decided to take designing skills for a cause. 25 year-old designer, Mithi Kalra has made sure that even the thread used the clothing should be 100% biodegradable, and the buttons used in the dresses are made of biodegradable wood.
The collection derives and inspiration from the great “Rann of Kutch”, Kutch embroidery is a handicraft and textile signature art tradition of the tribal community of the kutch district in tribal community of kutch district in Gujarat, India.
This embroidery with its rich designs has made notable contribution to Indian embroidery traditions. Kutch work is normally practiced by women on fabrics like cotton, in the form of a net using cotton or silk threads. A few pieces of this art are also made on fabrics like silk and satin. The signature effect of colorful embroidery sparkles when small mirror are also sewn over the geometrically shaped designs.
Kalra has kept a deep focus on the fabrics, “We have made usage of organic cotton, a type of cotton that is produced without the use of chemicals, pesticides or synthetic substances inside of it. It can take as little as 1-5 months to completely biodegrade, but now when the clothes are thrown into compost bins after usage then they don’t harm the nature,”
Kalra feels that, if chemicals are used in the fabrics then it causes more damage to the environment, “Currently there is a high need of the resilient fabrics that are harmless and viable for a longer usage. We also here have taken inspiration this season to bring kutch in a very modern way for the young generation. Our only effort towards this art form is that maximum number of people are able to wear it, keeping in mind the origin of this embroidery we have also used the same techniques and tried to match the same motifs with a modern touch for the young generation,” | <urn:uuid:d0ec1ac0-e1e7-42a6-8605-7ad24495faa1> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.fmlive.in/how-designer-mithi-kalra-wants-to-create-an-environment-friendly-clothing-inspired-from-rann-of-kutch/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.951582 | 469 | 2.484375 | 2 |
There are several factors to consider before starting asphalt work. Depending on the location, the weather can be extremely cold, which can cause delays. In cold climates, the winters can be relatively mild, and the job can be done in the spring.
Consider the Weather Before Applying
But the process can be dangerous as it involves heavy lifting and using heavy machinery. If you are interested in this type of work, there are several tips that will help you avoid injury. To get started, follow these steps.
The first step is preparing the work area. Make sure that all materials are clean and free from contaminants. Always prepare the site before beginning any asphalt work. The temperature must be at least 125°C. The next step is compaction.
The wearing course of the asphaltic concrete must be completed to the line and grade indicated in the drawings. After compaction, the worksite must be cleaned and the supervisor should ensure that the worksite is kept tidy.
Workers Must Be Coordinated Correctly on the Process
After compaction, workers must not walk on the freshly laid mat, as their boots will pick up the asphalt. This will cause indentations on the mat. The back of a screed can be used to cross the mat. Side working should be confined to areas off the mat.
The work site shall be secured, and all trucks must be reversed by a banksman. The speed of the roller must not exceed five meters at all times. The superintendent should attend daily site meetings and communicate the status of his or her work to the Project/Site Engineer.
The job will require a thorough assessment of the subordinates under his/her control. The superintendent must supervise the use of materials, equipment, and labor. He or she must make sure all materials are approved and tested.
A final check will ensure that all work is done as per the method statement for asphalt. Once the job is complete, the road must be allowed to dry for a minimum of 24 hours.
The site superintendent must attend daily site meetings and communicate to the Project/Site Engineer the progress and quality of the work. The superintendent must ensure that a contractor has all the necessary materials and that they are available to perform the work. Having a highly functional YRCO Mikasa Plate Compactor also makes the job easier.
He or she must ensure that the material they are using is approved and certified. As a result, a competent contractor will not only be familiar with the regulations of the local authority but also have a working knowledge of asphalt standards and the various requirements and safety rules that must be followed during a construction project.
The Job of an Asphalt Worker is Not Simple
If you are a company seeking to hire a qualified individual to perform asphalt work, you should make sure that you are working under a plan that has been approved by the Authority. This will prevent any delays from occurring and will ensure the quality of the work.
The project superintendent should also be aware of the safety rules of the worksite. A well-done road will last for many years, and the authorities must maintain strict standards. If you have a specific budget, then you should consider hiring a contractor that has experience in asphalt work.
The job of an asphalt worker is not simple. The job requires a lot of planning. Before beginning a new project, you should ensure that the area is clean and safe. After that, the workers must lay the new pavement. If the project is a renovation, you should choose a qualified person to do the job.
Typically, it takes two to four days to complete the project, but it could take a month or even longer. Once you have determined the right business model for your asphalt business, you need to define the scope and focus of your work.
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Explore the Great Outdoors of Okinawa With These Adventure Tourism Experiences
The growing trend of “adventure tourism” allows travelers to thoroughly relish a destination’s nature, history, and culture while mingling with locals and discovering something new. While Japan is packed with places perfect to try adventure tourism, the abundant nature and rich culture of the southern tropical archipelago of Okinawa is particularly suited to it. So, let us introduce you to the different adventure tourism experiences to be had in Okinawa!
Jun 03 2021 (Jun 06 2022)
Okinawa, Japan’s westernmost prefecture, is made up of a diverse assortment of islands including Okinawa Island, Miyako Island, and Ishigaki Island. Many of these islands boast stunning beaches and incredible underwater scenery, making them ideal for watersports such as diving, snorkeling, and kayaking. Each island also has a unique inland tapestry of endemic plants and animals thriving within hundreds of natural paradises, some of which are candidates for Natural World Heritage Sites. These inland locations have been recently gaining traction with enthusiastic trekkers and canyoneers, allowing a mix of both land and water-based Okinawa adventures. Let’s take a look at some of the best!
River Trekking in Northern Okinawa: A Possible Future Natural World Heritage Site!
The Yanbaru region of northern Okinawa Island offers lush, untouched mountains, forests, and rivers forging an enticing playground for adventurers. Within this nature thrive numerous endemic species bearing the name “Yanbaru,” leading to the region’s current evaluation as a potential Natural World Heritage Site.
Adventurers can don waterproof boots and dive headfirst into these ecosystems through an off-road river trekking tour. Along the way, you’ll discover unique subtropical plants alongside rare frogs, lizards, and other animals who live by the pristine river. While there are also tours showcasing Yanbaru’s beautiful oceans, this trekking tour is a great way to appreciate the charm of Okinawa’s inland beauty.
Diving in Kerama Shoto: Diverse Ecosystems and Crystal-Clear Waters
Kerama Shoto consists of over 20 small and large islands surrounded by the pristine waters of one of Japan’s most bountiful oceans. Nicknamed “Kerama blue,” the transparency of the water and diverse systems of coral and tropical fish attract avid divers from all over the world. Often laying eggs at Kerama’s beaches, a friendly encounter with a curious sea turtle is not an uncommon occurrence! All this marvelous beauty finally gained the recognition it deserved in 2014 when Kerama Shoto was officially recognized as a national park of Japan.
The easiest way to fully appreciate this wonder is through a beginner's diving tour, where participants use a special apparatus to breathe underwater, eliminating the need for diving training and gear. Kerama Shoto is also easily accessible by boat on a day trip from Naha, making it an easy place to experience diving on a short holiday.
Going for a Dive to See Japan's Largest Coral Reef Group (Miyako Island)
Located over the Miyako Strait roughly 290 km southwest of Okinawa Island lies the beloved Miyako Island. Celebrated worldwide for its gorgeous tropical beaches, it was ranked 21 out of 25 in the TripAdvisor® “Travelers’ Choice 2021 Best of the Best” awards. Complementing the beaches, the underwater scenery boasts a tantalizing world of arches and crevices teeming with life for divers to explore. And since there are no rivers flowing into the sea, the ocean water is consistently clear.
North of the island is the largest coral reef group in Japan, “Yabiji,” which stretches out over an area roughly 1/10 the size of Miyako Island itself. Expanding as far as the eye can see, this snorkeling hotspot offers spectacular views from both above and below.
Traditional "Sabani" Boating: Untouched Nature and Ancient Cultures Combine (Ishigaki Island)
Ishigaki Island is a remote, outlying island roughly 400 km southeast of Naha. The northern areas of the island are known for being isolated and largely free of tourists, allowing the environment to thrive with minimal disturbance. Here you can ride a traditional wooden fishing boat known as a “sabani,” an indispensable tool used by the ancient civilizations of the area.
With man-made buildings nowhere in sight, you’ll use a traditional wooden paddle to navigate the boat through a landscape shockingly reminiscent of pre-modern Okinawa. During these tours, a sabani boat-maker, a very rare profession these days, can accommodate you while explaining the history and makeup of a sabani. Using not a single iron nail, these boats are meticulously designed and constructed using carefully fitted wooden planks. Despite being an icon of Okinawan craftsmanship, functioning sabani are becoming increasingly rare, making it an unmissable addition to an Ishigaki Island adventure.
Snorkel Above Rare Blue Coral! (Ishigaki Island)
Shiraho Beach on the eastern side of Ishigaki Island is renowned for its dazzling underwater scenery, including the largest collection of blue coral in the northern hemisphere. Recognized as a part of the Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park, the blue coral reef spreads over an area as large as 6 soccer fields while being bolstered by a diverse range of over 70 additional coral species, including montipora, poritidae, and more. Such a large collection and variety cannot be seen anywhere else in the world, making it an incredibly special sight to behold. As most of the coral grows at a depth of roughly 5 m, it can be fully appreciated through snorkeling alone.
Mangrove Kayaking and Waterfall Trekking (Iriomote Island)
Packed with mountains and scarce in flat land, 90% of the precipitous Iriomote Island is dominated by Japan’s largest subtropical evergreen forest. Criss-crossed by numerous rivers, the outer regions of the island are lined by steep drop-offs and breathtaking waterfalls. Two of the island’s most popular activities include kayaking through its precious mangrove forests, along with trekking to the iconic 54-meter-tall Pinaisara Falls.
See the Lights of the Yaeyama Firefly (Iriomote Island)
Considered a potential Natural World Heritage Site, the isolated environment of Iriomote Island has spawned a vast assortment of unique endemic species and endangered ecosystems seldom seen anywhere else. Within this dynamic environment thrives Japan’s smallest firefly, the Yaeyama firefly, which can be found here and on Ishigaki Island.
With special spotting tours available, visitors can witness the enchanting lights of the male Yaeyama fireflies as they try to attract females during the mating season of March-May. Once the sun sets, the dimly lit forest will come alive with flashing yellow lights, making it appear like a living Christmas illumination! This delightful display will last for only an hour after sunset, so don’t wait around!
Cave Exploration on a Coral Island (Iriomote Island)
Iriomote Island is a part of the Ryukyu limestone stratum and was originally formed by protruding coral reefs. This unique geography has gifted the island with numerous enticing limestone caves, which can easily be explored on a guided caving tour. After entering the cave, adventurers will follow the subterranean river while crawling through tight spaces and navigating narrow pathways, providing an authentic nail-biting escapade! Gradually formed after what seems like an eternity, the elegant limestone provides a humbling insight into the depth of nature.
Witness the Flower That Blooms Overnight (Iriomote Island)
Iriomote Island is home to a large collection of wild barringtonia racemosa - a unique tree whose flower blooms only at night! Nicknamed the “phantom flower,” those longing to catch a glimpse will have to visit at the beginning of summer during the late night or very early morning. Joining a guided kayak tour is the best way to witness this exquisite flower’s bloom and fall up close.
At night, the flowers bloom simultaneously before falling off in the morning to cover the river surface in an otherworldly display. The entire area will be colored a faint pink while the air is filled with a distinctive sweet fragrance. This magical world will envelop you in a dreamy aura blurring the boundaries of fantasy and reality. Once the sobering sun arises, the phenomenon will conclude, making this fleeting encounter with nature all the more special.
Dive Into a Mysterious Underwater “City” (Yonaguni)
Reachable after a 1.5-hour flight from Naha Airport, the exceedingly remote island of Yonaguni houses a seafloor with a peculiar topography reminiscent of ruins from an ancient civilization. Originally famous as Japan’s westernmost point, Yonaguni’s mystery gained worldwide attention after being explored by the BBC in a special feature titled “Japan's mysterious underwater 'city.'” Since its discovery 30 years ago, geologists continue to debate its true identity while divers flock to uncover the ever-growing mystery for themselves.
If you hold a diving license, you can venture down to the depths of this so-called “city” to check out all the fascinating formations up close, including what some argue is a gate and altar. Even if you don’t have a license, you can still view it all from above on a beginner's diving tour, giving everyone the power to decide its origin for themselves!
See Some of Okinawa's Best Sights On an Adventure Tour!
As you can probably tell from this article, one or two days simply isn’t enough time to properly enjoy the wonders of Okinawa! Give this magnificent paradise the time it deserves with an adventure tourism holiday to truly uncover Okinawa’s riveting diversity of nature, history, and culture!
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