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Birth Control and the Law Basics
"Birth control" is a term that describes any method used to prevent a woman from getting pregnant. Beginning in the 1800s, laws in the United States prohibited birth control, when temperance and anti-vice groups advocated outlawing contraceptives and information about them.
These groups considered such information to be obscene, a belief that was popular enough that in 1873, Congress passed the Comstock Act outlawing the dissemination of birth control devices or information through the mail. Most states followed suit by passing their own laws outlawing the advertising, sale, and distribution, of contraception.
The following is an overview of access to birth control and the law, including explanations of some of the most important court cases shaping these laws and policies.
Women's Rights: Margaret Sanger and Beyond
The turn of the century brought increasing attention to issues involving women's rights. Margaret Sanger, a strong advocate of birth control, opened the country's first clinic in New York City in 1916 and was prosecuted for violating New York's version of the Comstock Act. She served a 30-day sentence in a workhouse but later established the National Committee for Federal Legislation for Birth Control.
Sanger proposed a federal bill that outlined the health and death risks to women who underwent illegal abortions or who completed unwanted pregnancies. The bill sought to reverse the federal position prohibiting birth control, but under pressure from religious groups such as the Catholic Church, Congress did not pass Sanger's bill.
Sanger then sought to challenge the Comstock Act by sending contraception through the mail to a doctor. Her actions were prosecuted, but she achieved her goal when a federal district court deemed that the Comstock Act did not prohibit the mailing of contraceptives when such an act could save a life or promote the health of a doctor's patients. Sanger continued to lead a growing national movement advocating more information and access to birth control, and in 1921 she founded the American Birth Control League.
Formation of Planned Parenthood
In 1942, the American Birth Control League became the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, still in existence today. Planned Parenthood advocates for a range of safe, legal, and accessible contraceptive options. The organization also has been targeted by anti-abortion advocates, although abortions represent a small percentage of their services.
In the 1950s, Sanger and Planned Parenthood supported the research efforts of Dr. Gregory Pincus, which led to the development of the birth control pill. The birth control pill revolutionized family planning, and by the 1960s popular opinion was shifting in favor of making contraception and information about contraception readily available.
Griswold v. Connecticut and the "Zone of Privacy"
By the 1950s and 1960s, most states had legalized birth control, but many state laws still prohibited the dissemination of information about contraception, and some states still prohibited the possession of contraception.
A 1965 landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision further eroded these laws sanctioning birth control. In Griswold v. Connecticut, the Court addressed the prosecution of a Planned Parenthood executive director charged with violating a Connecticut state law that prohibited the distribution and possession of contraceptives or any information about them. The Court found that although the U.S. Constitution does not explicitly offer a right to privacy, that right can be inferred from the language in various sections of the Bill of Rights.
The Constitution therefore does contain what the Court called a "zone of privacy." Connecticut's statute violated that zone of privacy in the realm of marriage because it permitted police officers to search the bedroom of a married couple for evidence of contraception. The Court deemed this action to be overly intrusive and an unconstitutional violation of the right to marital privacy, and it threw out the Connecticut law insofar as it applied to married couples.
Birth Control Law and Presidential Action
In 1966, the federal government -- with an endorsement by U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson -- began public funding of contraception services for low-income families. President Richard M. Nixon in 1970 signed into law an act promoting research of population and family planning issues. Finally, in 1971, Congress repealed the key elements of the Comstock Act.
Some states kept birth control laws despite the repeal of the federal Comstock Act. In 1972, the Supreme Court found unconstitutional a Massachusetts law that only permitted married couples to receive contraception. The Court held that this law violated the equal protection rights of single persons.
In 1977, the Court addressed a New York state law that permitted only physicians to distribute contraceptives to minors under the age of sixteen, and only physicians or pharmacists to distribute contraceptives to adults. The Court struck down this law as well. It became clear that the Supreme Court viewed as constitutionally protected the right of an individual -- married or unmarried -- to make personal decisions regarding whether to have children.
Access to Birth Control and Employer-Sponsored Insurance
When the Affordable Care Act was signed into law in 2010, it contained a provision requiring coverage of certain base level of services, medications, and procedures by health insurance companies. But employers objected to covering contraceptives in their employees' health control plans on the grounds that it violates their religious beliefs.
A case by the craft supply company Hobby Lobby made its way to the Supreme Court and was decided in 2014. The Court held that Hobby Lobby (and thus other employers) with "deeply held religious beliefs" could opt out of contraception coverage for any health insurance offered to employees, citing the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA).
Questions about Birth Control and the Law? Get Help From an Attorney
If you live in a state that has controversial birth control laws on the books, you'll likely want to get legal advice. It's important to understand your rights under the law, especially if you're concerned about family planning. Start the process today by speaking with an experienced family law attorney in your area.
You Don’t Have To Solve This on Your Own – Get a Lawyer’s Help
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James Lang interviews Ken Bain about motivation in the classroom on episode 146 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
It’s the question that the goal entails that becomes so driving for the students.
Students are most likely to take a deep approach to their learning when they’re trying to answer questions.
Teach less, better.
We are currently interested in certain questions because we were once interested in another question.
- James Lang was previously on Teaching in Higher Ed on:
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- Small Teaching* by James Lang
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I’ve recently reconnected with a cousin of mine that has graciously brought me some old family photos to scan. It has been a real treat to see my mother’s family from years past – even a few pictures of my Mom when she was a little girl – that I’ve never seen before.
One picture that particularly piqued my interest was a long, rolled up photo labeled as the Tulsa Fairgrounds in 1931. I didn’t recognize anybody in the photo, but it stands to reason that one of the workers was a member of my family. I also didn’t recognize the building – so I went digging.
The architecture looked significant and at first I thought it was the Art Deco Coliseum on the northwest side of the complex, but it wasn’t. A little more digging into the Tulsa Historical Society archives and the Tulsa County Library’s Beryl Ford Collection and I had it: the Merchant’s Exhibit and Grandstand Building.
The enormous Zigzag Art Deco structure was designed by Bruce Goff and clocked in at 685 feet long and 100 feet wide; it was the longest building of its kind west of the Mississippi. It enclosed the area beneath the race track grandstand and was used for merchant displays as well as dormitories and dining facilities for visiting boys and girls clubs like 4-H.
I also read that part of it collapsed into a coal mine in the 1970s.
Yes, there are underground coal mines beneath the Tulsa State Fairgrounds. Mining in the Tulsa area (including in the Dawson community to the north and areas out east of town) started before Oklahoma Statehood and lasted until the mid-1950s. In fact, according to the Tulsa World, St. Francis hospital was originally going to be built at 21st and Yale. When their survey team discovered the honeycomb of mines underneath their proposed site, they decided to build a bit farther south.
Mine collapses have been rare throughout the city’s history as they are about 100 feet underground — but they have happened. Much to my chagrin, the Tulsa World hasn’t scanned in their newspaper archives to allow for research – but I did find quite a few articles from other regional newspapers. Something didn’t add up, though; I couldn’t find any evidence that mentioned a mine collapse at the Fairgrounds. I did find multiple articles about a significant fire in 1958.
On Sunday, June 8th, a fire destroyed the grandstand along with 150 vehicles stored within. Also lost was the bunks and supplies stored for the 4-H and FFA dormitories (the dorms themselves had moved to their own building five years earlier.) The north section of the grandstand and exhibit hall collapsed and the south section was gutted.
A comparison of aerial photos from the Tulsa Historical Society and the USGS (above) show that, indeed, the Art Deco grandstand building next to the track disappears between 1957 and 1959.
Another article a few weeks later mentioned temporary exhibit space and temporary grandstand bleachers for the race track would be made available for the 1958 Tulsa State Fair. A full-page ad in October of that year supported the passage of a proposition that would replace the lost 60,000 feet of exhibit space – a size that only the former grandstand and exhibit hall could boast.
The bond issue passed in November of ’58 and the new building was completed in time for the 1959 Tulsa State Fair. A look at a 1961 aerial photo shows the new building on the east side of the fairgrounds footprint, next to the race track. The dimensions are bigger but ended up pretty close to the original grandstand in concept.
So what about the mine collapse from the 1970s? Well, in April 1977 there was another collapse…but it had nothing to do with the underground mines. A portion of the wooden grandstands at the baseball park collapsed during a thunderstorm, injuring 18 people. Tulsa Oiler Park (which had just become Driller Park that year) dated back to 1934 as part of the Works Progress Administration. It had a spotty history of maintenance and the grandstand failure seemed to have surprised no one. After a few years of failed propositions, it was demolished and a new facility, Sutton Stadium, was built in 1981 at the corner of 15th and Yale.
You might wonder about the replacement exhibit hall placement today, but it’s gone also. The original speedway was demolished in 1973 and a new, larger $1.7 million track was built just to the east. It was the site of many races and some (sometimes controversial) outdoor concerts. Auto racing left the fairgrounds in 1985 and a few years later the race track was converted to Fair Meadows for horse racing. The replacement exhibits building was demolished during that project.
So…did part of the original Merchant’s Exhibit and Grandstand Building sink into an old mine?
I don’t know. The story could be a conflation of the fire in ’58 and the baseball grandstand collapse in ’77. But there are some unanswered questions. Mainly, I don’t know why the Deco grandstand seems to have had a façade change on the north section in the early 1950s. Did it sink into the ground without impacting the integrity of the rest of the building? There are many anecdotal stories about minor collapses tied to the mines. It’s not a crazy idea — I just haven’t found those details yet.
Hopefully, some day, I’ll find the answer. But for now it’s enough for me to know a little more about Tulsa’s rich history. The photo that started this whole thing has now been donated to the Tulsa Historical Society.
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Criticisms and references about Shakespeare and his work are included in the Library of Congress Classes
PR2800 to PR3459
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Home to the world's largest Shakespeare collection and to major collections of other rare Renaissance books, manuscripts, and works of art, the Folger serves a wide audience of scholars, visitors, teachers, students, families, and theater- and concert-goers. (source: website)
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What most people call ear wax occurs because our ear canals are covered with hair follicles and glands that generate an oily wax called cerumen. This wax coats the inner surface of the ear canal and helps to protect it by attracting and collecting alien particles such as dust and dirt, bacteria, and other microbes. Another purpose of ear wax is to guard the delicate skin of the ear canal if it is in contact with moisture; Thus, the creation of ear wax is both normal and healthy.
In most people, ear wax ultimately makes its way to the external areas of the ear, where it either falls out or can be washed away when we clean our ears. But, the glands in some people’s ears generate more wax than usual. As a result, the wax accumulates and can harden, blocking the ear canal and preventing sound waves from getting to your inner ear. The build-up of ear wax is among the most common grounds for hearing problems, in people of any age.
Indications of ear wax obstruction normally include earaches, a sensation that the ear is closed up, a constant ringing noise (tinnitus), and partial hearing loss, which has a tendency to get gradually worse. This is a kind of conductive (as opposed to sensorineural) hearing loss, where the sound waves are impeded from reaching the eardrum. Loss of hearing attributable to excess ear wax, fortunately, can be easily identified and treated.
If the signs and symptoms mentioned above sound familiar to you, see us in our clinic where any of our hearing care specialists can do painless assessments to see whether you do in fact have an excess buildup of ear wax. If this is the case, there are simple treatment options to remove the excess ear wax that can be done either at home, or in the office.
If an hearing instrument specialist says that you have excessive ear wax that is obstructing your ear canal, you can take steps to remove it yourself at home. Do not try to use a Q-tip, which can cause the ear wax to become even more compacted. A better home remedy is to add drops of glycerin, mineral oil, baby oil, or commercial ear drops to each ear, let them loosen the wax buildup, and then rinse it out using water at body temperature. (Hot or cold water can cause feelings of vertigo or dizziness.) To rinse out the ear drops, look at buying one of the bulb-shaped syringes sold by pharmacies, which are designed to make the irrigation procedure easier. Two more things not to do are to 1) use a jet irrigator such as a WaterPik because its spray is simply too powerful and can cause damage to your eardrums, and 2) use any kind of irrigation at home if you know for sure that you have a punctured eardrum.
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High heels at QUT: disruptive and inappropriate
Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 5:53 pm
Fashion conscious students at the Queensland University of Technology are turning to high heels as stilettos, stacked heels and wedges make a comeback in new-season style.
The Kelvin Grove campus is renowned for its eclectic taste in fashion but to what extreme are girls going to?
Undergraduate student Alessia Lapenna says the four-inch high heels that are frequently being worn by women on campus are not only extravagant but are also creating noise pollution.
“We all turn to look, interrupting the class and the all important lesson,” she says.
“You just want to yell out ‘Hey woman, take your shoes off!’”
Law student Ben Daley agrees high heels make a distinctive noise that draws attention to the person wearing them, but he’s not complaining.
“There is nothing sexier than the sound of high heels,” he says.
However, the high-heeled QUT students’ motivations are being called into question with suggestions they are more interested in being “legally blonde” than educated.
According to Ms Lapenna wearing high heels at university is uncalled for.
Likewise, Griffith University student Rhianna Benjamin believes girls only wear high heels to university to seek attention, particularly QUT students.
“When I think of the type of girl that goes to QUT I imagine a creative outfit matched with a pair of loud heels,” she says.
Meanwhile, Brisbane-based footwear designer Kylie Ryan is encouraging more female university students to opt for heels.
“Girls are learning to dress their heels down so they’re more popular and versatile to wear at uni,” she says.
Ms Ryan believes this season’s style will suit every woman.
“There isn’t one specific style of shoe this season,” she says.
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Maria must have had a hard time at first. Would Joseph believe her? And what will people say?
If you’re having a hard time, it’s good to talk to others about it. Maria wants to talk to Elisabeth.
I think after telling each other what happened in their life, they have been looking at each other for a long time. Silent with wonder. How great and good is God!
Sometimes it is all so overwhelming, you no longer know what to say. Then Singing is sometimes best.
You are currently getting to know many songs via radio, TV and the Internet.
Don’t you skip the songs of the Lord God?
That can sometimes be very useful.
Those songs give you courage and faith.
Maria is also going to sing.
She praises God, her Savior.
And for her song she uses all kinds of texts from the Bible. (Luke 1:46-55)
In her hymn, she sings of God looking after simple people.
With God, it is not like it is with some people. God also has interest in you, when you are small, and in the eyes of others unimportant. With God you don’t have to become important first.
On the contrary, people who are struggling are people for whom God has special care.
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Mattila TM, Laenen B, Horvath R, Hämälä T, Savolainen O, Slotte T. Impact of demography on linked selection in two outcrossing Brassicaceae species. Ecol Evol. 2019;9:9532–9545. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.5463
Impact of demography on linked selection in two outcrossing Brassicaceae species
|Author:||Mattila, Tiina M.1; Laenen, Benjamin2; Horvath, Robert2;|
1Department of Ecology and Genetics, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
2Science for Life Laboratory, Department of Ecology, Environment, and Plant Sciences, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
3Biocenter Oulu, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
|Online Access:||PDF Full Text (PDF, 1.4 MB)|
|Persistent link:|| http://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi-fe2019102134102
John Wiley & Sons,
|Publish Date:|| 2019-10-21
Genetic diversity is shaped by mutation, genetic drift, gene flow, recombination, and selection. The dynamics and interactions of these forces shape genetic diversity across different parts of the genome, between populations and species. Here, we have studied the effects of linked selection on nucleotide diversity in outcrossing populations of two Brassicaceae species, Arabidopsis lyrate and Capsella grandiflora, with contrasting demographic history. In agreement with previous estimates, we found evidence for a modest population size expansion thousands of generations ago, as well as efficient purifying selection in C. grandiflora. In contrast, the A. lyrate population exhibited evidence for very recent strong population size decline and weaker efficacy of purifying selection. Using multiple regression analyses with recombination rate and other genomic covariates as explanatory variables, we can explain 47% of the variance in neutral diversity in the C. grandiflora population, while in the A. lyrate population, only 11% of the variance was explained by the model. Recombination rate had a significant positive effect on neutral diversity in both species, suggesting that selection at linked sites has an effect on patterns of neutral variation. In line with this finding, we also found reduced neutral diversity in the vicinity of genes in the C. grandiflora population. However, in A. lyrate no such reduction in diversity was evident, a finding that is consistent with expectations of the impact of a recent bottleneck on patterns of neutral diversity near genes. This study thus empirically demonstrates how differences in demographic history modulate the impact of selection at linked sites in natural populations.
Ecology and evolution
|Pages:||9532 - 9545|
|Type of Publication:||
A1 Journal article – refereed
|Field of Science:||
1181 Ecology, evolutionary biology
This work has been supported by the Emil Aaltonen Foundation and the Finnish Population Genetics Doctoral Programme to TMM. The University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS) and Oulun Luonnonystäväin Yhdistys are acknowledged for travel grants to TMM. TS acknowledges funding from the Swedish Research Council. This work was supported by the Science for Life Laboratory, Swedish Biodiversity Program. The Swedish Biodiversity Program has been made available by support from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. BL was funded by a SciLifeLab grant to TS.
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Sun, 19 July 2020
Our journey into the world of DevOps continues with The DevOps Handbook as Michael doesn’t take enough tangents, Joe regrets automating the build, err, wait never regrets (sorry), and ducks really like Allen.
If you’re reading these show notes via your podcast player, you can find this episode’s full show notes at https://www.codingblocks.net/episode137, where you can be a part of the conversation.
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- Stitcher: Bicycle Repairman, BrunoLC
- Using Bazel to build and test software of any size, quickly and reliably. (bazel.build)
- Reflections on Trusting Trust (cs.cmu.edu)
- Build your own Linux distro! (linuxfromscratch.org)
- That System76 Oryx Pro keyboard though? (System76)
Fast, Reliable. Pick Two
Continuously Build, Test, and Integrate our Code and Environments
- Build and test processes run constantly, independent of coding.
- This ensures that we understand and codify all dependencies.
- This ensures repeatable deployments and configuration management.
- Once changes make it into source control, the packages and binaries are created only ONCE. Those same packages are used throughout the rest of the pipeline to ensure all environments are receiving the same bits.
- What does this mean for our team culture?
- You need to maintain reliable automated tests that truly validate deploy-ability.
- You need to stop the “production pipeline” when validation fails, i.e. pull the andon cord.
- You need to work in small, short lived batches that are based on trunk. No long-lived feature branches.
- Short, fast feedback loops are necessary; builds on every commit.
Integrate Performance Testing into the Test Suite
- Should likely build the performance testing environment at the beginning of the project so that it can be used throughout.
- Logging results on each run is also important. If a set of changes shows a drastic difference from the previous run, then it should be investigated.
Enable and Practice Continuous Integration
- Small batch and andon cord style development practices optimize for team productivity.
- Long lived feature branches optimize for individual productivity. But:
- They require painful integration periods, such as complex merges, which is “invisible work”.
- They can complicate pipelines.
- The integration complexity scales exponentially with the number of feature branches in play.
- They can make adding new features, teams, and individuals to a team really difficult.
- Trunk based development has some major benefits such as:
- Merging more often means finding problems sooner.
- It moves us closer to “single piece flow”, such as single envelope at a time story, like one big assembly line.
Automate and Enable Low-Risk Releases
- Small batch changes are inherently less risky.
- The time to fix is strongly correlated with the time to remediate, i.e. the mean time to find (MTF) and the mean time to remediate (MTR).
- Automation needs to include operational changes, such as restarting services, that need to happen as well.
- Enable “self-service” deployments. Teams and individuals need to be able to dynamically spin up reliable environments.
Decouple Deployments from Releases
- Releases are marketing driven and refer to when features are made available to customers.
- Feature flags can be used to toggle the release of functionality independent of their deployments.
- Feature flags enable roll back, graceful degradation, graceful release, and resilience.
Architect for Low-Risk Releases
- Don’t start over! You make a lot of the same mistakes, and new ones, and ultimately end up at the same place. Instead, fix forward!
- Use the strangler pattern instead to push the good stuff in and push the bad stuff out, like how strangler vines grow to cover and subsume a fig tree.
- Decouple your code and architecture.
- Use good, strong versioned APIs, and dependency management to help get there.
Resources We Like
- The DevOps Handbook: How to Create World-Class Agility, Reliability, and Security in Technology Organizations (Amazon)
- The Phoenix Project: A Novel about IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win (Amazon)
- The Unicorn Project: A Novel about Developers, Digital Disruption, and Thriving in the Age of Data (Amazon)
- Andon (manufacturing) (Wikipedia)
- LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System (lego.com)
- Comparing Git Workflows (episode 90)
- StranglerFigApplication (MartinFowler.com)
Tip of the Week
- Be sure to check out the gaming channel in Slack to find and connect with some great people for your next game.
- Also, look up in the Slack channel. There may be cool information in the channel’s description.
- Within JetBrains IDEs, such as Datagrip and IntelliJ, press
CTRL+SHIFT+V to see and choose from the list of items recently copied to the clipboard.
- Tired of working from home? Work from a park!
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Madinah Book 3 - Videos By LQToronto
The Arabic Course for English-Speaking Students is a comprehensive and popular course for the teaching of the Qur'anic and Traditional Arabic, originally devised and taught at the renowned Madinah Islamic University, catering for the non-Arabic speaking students from all over the world. Over the years, this course has enabled students to become competent in their use of the Arabic language and to participate and benefit from scholarly pursuits such as Qur'anic Exegeses, Hadith, Fiqh, Sirah, History, and Classical and Modern Arabic Literature. It is concise (consisting of only three books, reasonably short) but extensive in their coverage. It combines modern Arabic vocabulary with Islamic terminology used in the Qur'an and Sunnah. It Helps acquire an understanding of hundreds of Qur'anic verses, aHadith, Arabic parables and poetry. | <urn:uuid:f5a82879-315e-4798-a01e-7c927b6505c5> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.idealmuslimah.com/rss-feed-news/348-arabic/madinah-book-3-videos-by-lqtoronto | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570879.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809003642-20220809033642-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.926075 | 184 | 2.5 | 2 |
2022 is the year crypto trading achieves mainstream status. However, before you venture out into this exciting world, here are a few benefits of crypto trading you should know.
#1 Markets are Open 24/7
Cryptocurrency markets are open 24/7 and available in all time zones and major holidays, including Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. During natural disasters, war, or any other unforeseen events that keep the markets from being open, some exchanges will have a contingency plan in place to protect their customers.
Cryptocurrency markets are accessible even when you’re traveling abroad or in remote areas where it may be difficult for you to get online access due to connectivity issues. For example, if you’re on vacation with your family but still want to trade cryptocurrency while away from home, there’s no need for any special equipment — just your mobile device and an internet connection!
#2 Can be Traded on Margin
Another benefit of trading cryptocurrencies is that you can trade on margin. Margin trading allows you to borrow money from a broker to fund your investment and increase exposure.
For example, Bitcoin is trading at $6,000 and you have $3,000 in your account. However, you want to buy more Bitcoin to sell it later at $10,000 when the price rises again. So, margin trading will allow you to do just that.
It is vital to note that there are risks associated with margin trading because it allows investors to leverage their capital (borrow money) to increase potential gains — but increases potential losses as well.
#3 Cryptocurrencies are Volatile
Volatility is a measure of how much the price of a commodity or asset changes over time. A highly volatile market means that cryptocurrency prices are fluctuating widely, while a less volatile market sees smaller price fluctuations. Cryptocurrencies are inherently highly volatile assets due to their nature as unregulated assets with little intrinsic value and relatively low barriers to entry.
Because cryptocurrencies are so new and because they lack any backing from any government or organization, investors can never be sure if the cryptocurrency value will go up or down next week—or even the next day! That makes it very difficult for investors who want to get involved in this space without risking significant losses from sudden price drops.
#4 A Wide Range of Cryptocurrencies Available
Trading cryptocurrency is a great way to diversify your investments.
Because there are so many different cryptocurrencies on the market, traders can choose from a wide range of options. For example, if you want to invest in bitcoin but don’t want all of your money tied up in one currency, it is possible to trade other cryptos like Litecoin or Ethereum instead.
#5 Cryptocurrency Exchanges can be Unregulated
The cryptocurrency market is unregulated. That means that there are no federal or state laws governing how cryptocurrencies are bought and sold, or who can use them. As a result, criminals can buy and sell cryptocurrencies on an unregulated exchange with little fear of repercussions.
You cannot hold a cryptocurrency exchange accountable if they fail to protect your money from theft or loss because they aren’t required by law to do so. The only way you could seek recourse in case of theft would be through arbitration with the company itself, which means you’d have to agree with the company for it to be valid (not all companies offer arbitration).
If something does go wrong with your account on an exchange, you won’t have much recourse if anything goes sideways despite having done everything right yourself beforehand. That can make trading cryptocurrencies feel like taking my life savings out onto High Street Road without wearing any clothes on top while blindfolded while texting behind me while driving at 100 mph with no brakes.
#6 Cryptocurrency Prices can Change Suddenly
Cryptocurrency prices can suddenly change due to speculation. These price changes can be caused by:
- New information coming into the market about a cryptocurrency, or about cryptocurrencies in general.
- Market manipulation. That can happen when a group of people decides they want to buy up large amounts of a certain type of cryptocurrency (or all types), so they create more demand for it than there would otherwise have been without their actions. On the flip side, this same group could try to drive down demand by buying up large amounts at once on purpose and driving down its price artificially—this is called “pump-and-dump”.
By itself, this isn’t necessarily bad; many merchants use market manipulation tactics as part of their business model because they’re getting paid more money this way than they would if they didn’t manipulate markets!
#7 Short-Selling is Available
When you short-sell a cryptocurrency, you are selling it at an artificially high price to buy it back later at a lower price and profit from the difference.
Shorting is risky because if the price of your chosen coin goes up instead of down, you could lose money. However, if your crystal ball says that the crypto will go down in value (or stay stable), then shorting can be an effective way to make money off of trades.
This article has introduced you to the world of cryptocurrency, and hopefully, you have learned why it can be a great way to start investing. If you are ready to get started, feel free to try some out! There are plenty of different exchanges and ways to buy crypto, but keep in mind that it all comes down to what works best for you. | <urn:uuid:dd1f913d-9c37-46bf-8df7-ce57bebd520f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://techzepplin.com/7-benefits-of-trading-cryptocurrency-in-2022/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.95222 | 1,129 | 1.664063 | 2 |
"Bhishma said, 'When that night passed away, the high-souled king Kusika awoke and went through his morning rites. Accompanied by his wife he then proceeded towards that wood which the Rishi had selected for his residence. Arrived there, the monarch saw a palatial mansion made entirely of gold. Possessed of a thousand columns each of which was made of gems and precious stones, it looked like an edifice belonging to the Gandharvas. 1 Kusika beheld in every part of that structure evidences of celestial design. And he beheld hills with delightful valleys, and lakes with lotuses on their bosom; and mansions full of costly and curious articles, and gateways and arches, O Bharata. And the king saw many open glades and open spots carpeted with grassy verdure, and resembling level fields of gold. And he saw many Sahakaras adorned with blossoms, and Ketakas and Uddalakas, and Dhavas and Asokas, and blossoming Kundas, and Atimuktas. And he saw there many Champakas and Tilakas and Bhavyas and Panasas and Vanjulas and Karnikaras adorned with flowers. And the king beheld many Varanapushpas and the creepers called Ashtapadika all clipped properly and beautifully. 2 And
the king beheld trees on which lotuses of all varieties bloomed in all their beauty, and some of which bore flowers of every season. And he noticed also many mansions that looked like celestial cars or like beautiful mountains. And at some places, O Bharata, there were tanks and lakes full of cool water and at others were those that were full of warm or hot water. And there were diverse kinds of excellent seats and costly beds, and bedsteads made of gold and gems and overlaid with cloths and carpets of great beauty and value. Of comestible there were enormous quantities, well-dressed and ready for use. And there were talking parrots and she-parrots and Bhringarajas and Kokilas and Catapatras with Koyashtikas and Kukkubhas, and peacocks and cocks and Datyuhas and Jivajivakas and Chakoras and monkeys and swans and Sarasas and Chakravakas. 1 Here and there he beheld bevies of rejoicing Apsaras and conclaves of happy Gandharvas, O monarch. And he beheld other Gandharvas at other places rejoicing with their dear spouses. The king sometimes beheld these sights and sometimes could not see them (for they seemed to disappear from before his eyes). The monarch heard also melodious strains of vocal music and the agreeable voices of preceptors engaged in lecturing to their disciples on the Vedas and the scriptures. And the monarch also heard the harmonious cackle of the geese sporting in the lakes. Beholding such exceedingly wonderful sights, the king began to reflect inwardly, saying, 'Is this a dream? Or is all this due to an aberration of my mind? Or, is it all real? O, I have, without casting off my earthly tenement, attained to the beatitude of heaven! This land is either the sacred country of the Uttara-Kurus, or the abode, called Amaravati, of the chief of the celestials! O, what are these wonderful sights that I behold!' Reflecting in this strain, the monarch at last saw that foremost of Rishis. In that palace of gold (endued) with columns (made) of jewels and gems, lay the son of Bhrigu stretched on a costly and excellent bed. With his wife by his side the king approached with a delighted heart the Rishi as he lay on that bed. Chyavana, however, quickly disappeared at this, with the bed itself upon which he lay. The king then beheld the Rishi at another part of those woods seated on a mat made of Kusa grass, and engaged in mentally reciting some high Mantras. By his Yoga-power, even thus did that Brahmana stupefy the king. In a moment that delightful wood, those bevies of Apsaras, those bands of Gandharvas, those beautiful trees,--all disappeared. The bank of the Ganga became as silent as
usual, and presented the old aspect of its being covered with Kusa grass and ant-hills. King Kusika with his wife having beheld that highly wonderful sight and its quick disappearance also, became filled with amazement. With a delighted heart, the monarch addressed his wife and said unto her, 'Behold, O amiable one, the various agreeable scenes and sights, occurring nowhere else, which we two have just witnessed! All this is due to the grace of Bhrigu's son and the puissance of his penances. By penances all that becomes attainable which one cherishes in one's imagination. Penances are superior to even the sovereignty over the three worlds. By penances well-performed, emancipation itself may be achieved. Behold, the puissance of the high-souled and celestial Rishi Chyavana derived from his penances. He can, at his pleasure, create even other worlds (than those which exist). Only Brahmanas are born in this world to attain to speech and understanding and acts that are sacred. Who else than Chyavana could do all this? Sovereignty may be acquired with ease. But the status of a Brahmana is not so attainable. It was through the puissance of a Brahmana that we were harnessed to a car like well-broken animals!' These reflections that passed through the king's brain became known to Chyavana. Ascertaining the king's thoughts, the Rishi addressed him and said, 'Come hither quickly!' Thus addressed, the king and the queen approached the great ascetic, and, bending their heads, they worshipped him who deserved worship. Uttering a benediction upon the monarch, the Rishi, possessed of great intelligence, O chief of men, comforted the king and said, 'Sit down on that seat!' After this, O monarch, the son of Bhrigu, without guile or insincerity of any kind, gratified the king with many soft words, and then said, 'O king, thou hast completely subjugated the five organs of action and the five organs of knowledge with the mind as their sixth. Thou hast for this come out unscathed from the fiery ordeal I had prepared for thee. I have been properly honoured and adored, O son, by thee, O foremost of all persons possessed of speech. Thou hast no sin, not even a minute one, in thee! Give me leave, O king, for I shall now proceed to the place I came from. I have been exceedingly pleased with thee, O monarch! Do thou accept the boon I am ready to give.'
"Kusika said, 'In thy presence, O holy one, I have stayed like one staying in the midst of a fire. That I have not yet, O chief of Bhrigu's race been consumed, is sufficient! Even this is the highest boon that has been obtained, O delighter of Bhrigu! That thou hast been gratified by me, O Brahmana, and that I have succeeded in rescuing my race from destruction, O sinless one, constitute in my case the best boons. This I regard, O learned Brahmana, as a distinct evidence of thy grace. The end of my life has been accomplished. Even this is what I regard the very end of my sovereignty. Even this is the highest fruit of my penances! 1 If, O learned Brahmana, thou hast been pleased with me, O delighter of Bhrigu, then do thou expound some doubts which are in my mind!' | <urn:uuid:428aebf1-70af-411e-989f-7e7d63c8ec97> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://bharatadesam.com/spiritual/mahabharata/mahabharata_13b019.php | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.969763 | 1,675 | 2.34375 | 2 |
The new Industrial Adhesives Product Selector Guide from Intertronics features products for use with glass, plastic and metal
Online PR News – 24-August-2014 – Kidlington, Oxfordshire – Intertronics are delighted to have available the new Industrial Adhesives Product Selector Guide from sales partner DYMAX. The guide, which may be downloaded from http://http://www.intertronics.co.uk/uv-adhesives, features products for use with glass, plastic and metal, including a helpful table which clearly lays out product specification/chemistry and applications with possible substrates to enable easy comparison and quick selection of the optimal adhesive for any specific project.
Explained Intertronics M.D. Peter Swanson: “Not only does this new guide enable a quick comparison, but it also includes a commentary on technologies such as See-Cure™, Ultra-Red™ and LED Curing and types of applications. Reference tables on joint design and viscosity are included with a useful production throughput planner and supporting material.”
DYMAX light-curable materials cure in seconds upon exposure to UV/Visible light, form high-strength, environmentally resistant bonds to glass, metal and plastic substrates, and are ideal for bonding dissimilar materials. Formulations with activators and secondary heat or moisture cure are also available.
Intertronics combine these adhesives with appropriate dispensing and curing equipment which work with light-curable adhesives to gain process efficiency by targeting rapid surface curing, depth of cure, and speed of cure, all while delivering light in a convenient and economical way.
The guide can be downloaded from http://http://www.intertronics.co.uk/uv-adhesives. For further information on Intertronics products please see http://www.intertronics.co.uk or visit their blog at http://www.adhere.uk.com – also see http://www.youtube.com/intertronicsadhere. | <urn:uuid:c3d6a8ee-e09e-4452-8efc-b43cc8691b06> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://onlineprnews.com/news/507694-1408625399-new-industrial-adhesives-selector-guide-now-from-intertronics.html/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.879208 | 416 | 1.632813 | 2 |
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that globally last April was, once again, the warmest on record. That makes it the 12th consecutive month of record heat . It was also the 4th hottest month of ALL months since record keeping started in 1880. April averaged almost 2 degrees higher than the 20th-century mean. Not surprisingy, average sea temperature also broke the record by about a half degree. That is a lot, given the enormous quantity of water in the oceans.
The changes in temperature change the ocean currents, which in turn changes the currents of the wind, which in turn changes the distribution of precipitation. While the American Southwest and even more so South-east Asia, South-east Africa and the Amazon experience deep and protracted drought, Europe is seeing a record rainfall, causing widespread flooding in France and Germany. It just ain’t fair!
In Tucson, the high temperature at the beginning of this week was already about 10º higher than at the same time last year. In the words of one NOAA scientist: records are not just being broken – they are being pulverized.
There is not much we can do to reverse the trend, at least not in time for Independence Day, so we are going to have to deal with it as best we can.
Here are some practical tips on staying cool:
Remember that light is heat and that cold air sinks and hot air rises, which, incidentally, appears to be not only a law of physics, but of politics as well.
In the morning,
• close windows and draw blinds and drapes.
•If you have venetian blinds, close them or angle them upwards.
•Set your thermostat to 78 degrees Fahrenheit when you are home and 85 degrees when you are away. The infirm, elderly, and others who have trouble maintaining body temperature (such as diabetics), should set it to 72 to 75 degrees when home.
•Check that ceiling fans run counterclockwise, so that cold air is drawn up.
•Turn off lights, electrical devices and electronics when not in use.
•Run a fan across a bowl of ice to cool down.
•Hang wet sheets across the windows to cool down a room.
•Consider using a whole-house fan. It is a “natural evening air conditioner.”
•When the temperature drops, open windows and doors with screens to bring the inside temperature down.
• Choose cotton nightwear over nylon or silk; looser is better.
•Stick sheets in the freezer for a few minutes
•Put a cold water bottle in your bed
•Sleep close to the floor, where the air is cooler
•Drink 8 ounces of water before going to sleep
Don’t rely upon thirst as an indicator of your need for water; it’s not reliable in very high heat. The recommended daily fluid intake is about 100 fluid ounces for men and about 75 for women.
Liquids that contain caffeine, alcohol, or large amounts of sugar don’t count– these actually cause you to lose more body fluid. Also, avoid very cold drinks, because they can cause stomach cramps.
The warning signs of heat stroke are red, hot sweaty skin, cramps, lightheadedness or headaches, and fatigue.
If you see someone with these symptoms, call for an ambulance. Get the victim out of the heat. Loosen or remove clothing, wrap the person in wet towels or clothing, and apply ice packs around the neck, the groin and under the arms and knees (where the blood flow is greatest and closest to the surface). If the victim seems mentally impaired, which is common in this situation, do NOT try to make the person drink, cause they may choke on it.
And NEVER EVER EVER leave your child or your pet in the car, not even for a moment. Each year, 500 American kids and an untold number of pets die of heat stroke after being left in the car. Many establishments do not allow pets; in that case, tie them up outside with a bowl of water, or just leave them at home. | <urn:uuid:2e3259b6-1699-47c3-84c5-3fb1f57f4e03> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://kxci.org/podcast/beating-the-heat/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.936563 | 870 | 2.84375 | 3 |
111 Places in Washington, DC That You Must Not Miss (Paperback)
- The ultimate insider's guide to Washington, DC- Features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides- Part of the international em111 Places/Shops/em series with over 250 titles and 1.5 million copies in print worldwide- Appeals to both the local market (more than 670,000 people call Washington, DC home) and the tourist market (21.3 million people visit Washington, DC every year )- Fully illustrated with 111 full-page color photographs- Revised and updated editionStep away from the traditional highlights of the city of innovators, great benefactors, artists, presidents and hucksters to discover innumerable interesting and unknown sites, artifacts and other treats in Washington, DC. Visit places hiding in plain sight, that may go unnoticed or simply be unknown to long-time residents and visitors alike. Play a round of miniature golf among the cherry trees. Buy original art works out of a vintage cigarette machine. Catch a show at one of the refurbished theaters where Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington used to gig. Commune with the Godfather of Go-Go music in his memorial park. Get away from the tourists and peace out by walking a labyrinth alongside the Potomac River. Try a salad made of indigenous root vegetables at a Native American caf .
Andrea Seiger is a world and domestic traveler who has lived in Washington DC for 30 years and has worked in nearly every business involved in tourism and hospitality. When asked how she knows so much about DC, she responds, I work in tourism, and it's my business to know my city. And I love showing people who live here just how much there is to learn about our our home town. She lived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in the height of the Disco Era, has traveled thousands of miles on the Mayan Route of Mexico and loves to road trip around the Mid-Atlantic US and beyond. Her travel bucket list includes visiting all 50 US States, every country in the continent of the Americas and all of the New 7 Wonders of the World, the Galapagos, Macchu Picchu and Ankor Wat. She is pretty far along on the list. Eager travelling feet get her out an about as often as possible, whether on the streets of DC or somewhere else in the world. | <urn:uuid:133ac795-da5f-4fbb-9da9-329cd8e458f5> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://ww.politics-prose.com/book/9783740815608 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.936043 | 480 | 1.5 | 2 |
The final product of The Casino in Central Park was one of grandiosity. Its sweeping staircase, domed pavilion, grand ballroom, glass ceilings, multiple terraces, opal glass plates, and opulent chandeliers made for a scene straight from The Great Gatsby. But the short life of this building sadly serves as an example of a quick-change morphism, one created with good intentions swiftly turned misogynistic turned corrupt turned vengeful, all of which took place without a single table game or slot machine ever played there despite its name.
The Gothic Revival Stone structure was originally a Civil War era restaurant named Ladies’ Refreshment Salon. Conceived as part of Central Park’s superintendent Frederick Law Olmsted and architect Calvert Vaux’s Greensward Plan, it was located inside the park just off 5th Avenue near East 72nd Street and was one of the park’s three original restaurants. It was intended to be a place where “unaccompanied ladies could relax during their excursions around the park and enjoy refreshments at decent prices, free of any threat to their propriety.”
After a second renovation in 1921, Tammany Hall-like corruption crept in around 1928 when NYC Mayor Jimmie Walker evicted then lessee and theater producer Carl F. Zittel and awarded the lease of the city’s property to his friend and restauranteur Sidney Solomon. It is believed that Walker granted this favor to Solomon as thanks to the latter for introducing Walker to his tailor.
The board closed the restaurant for another renovation. Metropolitan Opera architect Joseph Urban was charged with the new design and 1919 World Series fixer Arnold Rothstein was allegedly a financier.The Casino, truly massive in size and splendor, reopened on June 4, 1929 with an exclusive handpicked, invite-only event for 500 of, again, the city’s richest and most powerful with names the likes of Vanderbilt, Lehman, Ziegfeld, Hearst, Nast, and Drexel. “Parties lasted well past midnight, and when the main restaurant closed at 3 a.m., chorus girls from the Ziegfeld Follies arrived with a police motorcycle escort to entertain select clients in private rooms upstairs, as dazzling light spilled from the windows and blazed upon the luxuriant exteriors of Fifth Avenue,” wrote the NY Times in 2012.
Zittel ultimately exhausted all his legal options and The Casino remained under the control of Walker. According to the Museum of the City of New York, “parties regularly lasted until 3 A.M., with Tammany hotshots mingling with Ziegfeld Follies’ showgirls. To get around the pesky Prohibition laws, patrons would leave their Rolls-Royces stocked with bootleg champagne parked outside. The maître d kept an eye on the drinks at the wealthiest tables and when they ran low, he would signal their chauffeur, standing near the doorway, to restock the alcohol from the stash in the car. It was the most exclusive playground for the most exclusive set.”
Walker was forced to resign in disgrace in September 1932 due to a corruption scandal. The city’s 99th mayor, Fiorello LaGuardia, took office in 1934 and teamed up with crony Robert Moses in an act regarded as one of political vengeance.
Moses marked The Casino for demolition, alleging that the restaurant’s decadent ways were out of touch in light of the 1929 Stock Market Crash years earlier. While Moses did have a point, his motive was purely based on a mutual dislike of Walker that he shared with LaGuardia.
The Casino was torn down in 1935 and a playground named for New York Junior League founder Mary Harriman Rumsey was opened in 1937. “In 1986, Rumsey Playground became Rumsey Playfield, and [after moving from the Naumberg Bandshell] in 1990 the site of Summerstage, returning the site to the original musical intention of Olmsted and Vaux.”
Despite its intriguing history, The Casino is largely forgotten in the city’s folklore. Given that its initial purposes – to offer women a place of their own and later to be an uptown locale for the general public – were so grossly distorted by avarice, corruption, vindictiveness and doubled-dealing, some may argue that forgetting is not a bad thing, that the mistakes of the past have been corrected and its lessons learned. But others may be more cautious and recall a quote from the Roaring 20s of the Great Gatsby, the era where both the book’s characters and The Casino’s infamy reside. “Can’t repeat the past? Why of course you can!” | <urn:uuid:76a41ae5-3e1b-4549-87e0-92d09b79ae17> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://eastsidefeed.com/odds-and-ends/central-park-casino/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.962505 | 991 | 1.585938 | 2 |
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The first library in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, called the Village Library Association, was organized in 1871. In twelve years it became a town library, governed by a board of trustees. The library occupied several locations in South Deerfield until it found a permanent home. With money left to the town by a generous benefactor, and funds raised through the efforts of the South Deerfield Women's Club, construction began in 1915. On November 14, 1916, the Tilton Library was dedicated in memory of Chauncey B. Tilton whose estate had provided much of the funding for the building's construction, and the land on which it was erected. | <urn:uuid:d7f4411c-2eee-455f-8c7f-4349de221fc5> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://americancenturies.mass.edu/collection/itempage.jsp?itemid=2074&img=0 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.969156 | 165 | 2.5 | 2 |
Kimchi is a spicy yet, tasty food that has been a staple in the Korean diet for centuries. It contains varying selections of food including red peppers, cabbage, scallions, onions, garlic, and salt. Additionally, it offers a fantastic source of probiotics that improve your health and wellbeing.
Kimchi can also improve levels of good bacteria in the gut, due to the numerous medicinal properties it contains. Namely, it prevents nutrient deficiencies, obesity, treats tooth decay, and relieves symptoms such as constipation and diarrhea.
According to the Chungnam National University, this is an effective way to prevent cancer, detoxify the kidneys, liver, and small intestine.
Here is the impressive nutritional value of Kimchi to restore gut health:
- Vitamin A 805 IU – 16% RDA
- Vitamin C 4.4 mg – 7% RDA
- Omega-3 fatty acids -25.6 mg
- Omega-6 fatty acids -137 mg
- Vitamin E 0.5 mg – 2% RDA
- Vitamin K 7.5 mcg – 9% RDA
- Thiamin -3% RDA
- Riboflavin – 2% RDA
- Vitamin B6 0.1 mg – 5% RDA
- Folate 29.5 mcg – 7% RDA
- Choline- 2 mg
- Calcium 22.2 mg – 2% RDA
- Iron 0.7 mg – 4% RDA
- Magnesium 12.4 mg – 3% RDA
- Phosphorus 20.1 mg – 2% RDA
- Potassium 84.2 mg – 2% RDA
- Manganese 0.2 mg – 9% RDA
Here’s how to prepare the ancient anti-inflammatory recipe to restore gut health:
- 1 medium head of napa or green cabbage, shredded
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon ginger root, grated
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- ¼ cup water kefir
- ½ teaspoon or more Korean red chili pepper powder or regular red chili pepper flakes
- 1 bunch of green onions, sliced
- ½ tablespoon of sea salt
At first, combine all ingredients in a bowl and cover for 30 minutes. Then, mash the mixture with a potato masher or with the back of a spoon until it gets juicy. Now transfer the mixture to a jar and press the ingredients so that the liquid comes to the top, covering the kimchi. Leave 1 inch of space in the jar, close the lid.
Let the jar sit on kitchen counter for 3-7 days, while checking the liquid level daily. You should always have liquid covering the kimchi.
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Bravery is often defined as standing still and being strong no matter what. But we’re humans, we’re allowed to fall, to be vulnerable, and our strength will emerge if we accept our flaws. Tasmin Rhea highlights that humane concept in her latest single, “Fight on.”
It’s not easy to change a perspective that is entrenched inside us and everywhere outside us too. But we can’t wait for different results while going with the same method repeatedly. “Fight on” is an inspirational single that tells us to accept ourselves exactly how we are and to embrace our weaknesses before our strengths, which is how we could “Fight on.” The lyrics touch the core of the inner child inside you, conveying the message that needs to be ignited from the roots. “Brave is to cry, but still fight on. Fight on little one “is what made me feel that it’s addressed to the child inside us that needs to hear that it’s okay to let the guard down for a bit and then be a hero. That’s why I admire the idea of the cover, where Tasmin used a photo of little her.
The single opens with Tasmin’s silky, soothing voice, which has a sincere and urging tone that makes you believe in her message. The ballad style with the layered instruments gives a warm sensation. The light piano notes align with the vocals perfectly. And once more instruments join in, the single sparks more and stirs the emotions, as the electric guitar and the drum beat solo make it vivid.
“It’s not the size of strength, but the strength of heart.” You got to believe this and fight on.
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It is difficult for men and women to find the common ground and the old fairy tale about Knight Bluebeard confirms that. But it is never too late to try again. That is — almost never… This ballet shows us where the desire and ability to love come from. It shows us what hinders the growth and bloom of this fragile flower. It is about an eternal longing to be understood.
In fact, they both want to be happy. Experienced Bluebeard dreams of being loved and understood. Young Judith, who gets to know this mysterious world for the first time, wants to bathe in love and give it away without counting.
But the past lies between them. Here is the truth of our time: today very few of us remain faithful to the first love for life. Most of us, just like Bluebeard, transfer our emotional and sexual experience into the new relations. Lost love leaves scars and traces in the human soul and affects all future relations. Everyone has a skeleton in the closet and we expect our new soul mate to accept it.
All of us rather early in life realize that there might be a collapse in love, acquire uncertainty and mistrust in a partner, but we all, nevertheless, firmly believe that love can cure everything.
Bluebeard takes Judith around the castle of his memory. By opening the doors, one by one, he shares with the wife a part of his life in order to see whether she would be able to accept it.
Finally, they stop in front of the last door. Judith has to open it herself, for it hides the most lurking secret — the memories of the mother. Every man was once a tender child, and if he was taken care of and loved by his mother, then he will be capable to love himself. And if she was cold and indifferent, how could a grown-up man know what the love is? He cannot trust his feelings as he did not learn how to do it in his childhood.
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French judicial authorities have appealed to their Greek counterparts for information relating to migrants who have traveled to western Europe via Greece over the past year in a bid to trace suspected members of the Islamic State group, Kathimerini understands.
A well-informed source told Kathimerini that French authorities submitted the request via Eurojust, the European Union’s judicial cooperation unit, with the aim of comparing data they have from individuals who participated in last November’s terrorist attacks in Paris with data held by Greek authorities.
Specifically, French authorities want access to the Greek Police’s electronic database and Eurodac, Europe’s shared fingerprint database, to determine whether the hundreds of thousands of names of migrants and refugees include those of any people with suspected links to ISIS, particularly with members of the cell that carried out the attacks in Paris last November.
According to sources, French officials are particularly interested in migrants who entered Europe via Greece in the period between last summer and last November when the attacks were carried out.
French authorities have not submitted a similar request to Belgian authorities, Kathimerini understands, despite the fact that the perpetrators behind another set of terrorist attacks on the airport and metro in Brussels last March appear to belong to the same cell of ISIS jihadists who carried out the Paris attacks.
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If you’re new to collectibles, you might be interested in Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs). These digital currencies are used to market music, art, and may become the next big thing. Here are a few things to know about NFTs and how to get started. After you understand the basics, you’ll be able to successfully mint your own NFTs. NFTs are not only a form digital currency but also a great way of selling your own music and artwork.
Non-fungible tokens offer a new kind of collectible
The concept of nonfungible tokens wasn’t new. They have been very popular in the decentralized financial space. Some of the first non-fungible tokens were CryptoKitties, a type of blockchain-based digital kitten. Because each individual CryptoKittee is different, every CryptoKittee you receive will be different than one you sent. CryptoPunks is another popular token that cannot be fungible. They are 10,000 randomly generated characters on Ethereum.
Non-fungible tokens are digital assets that can be used as virtual currencies. They are unique digital assets that can be tracked on blockchains. They can be bought with cryptocurrency but they don’t come with any physical assets. They can be used to gain access to certain areas and for many other purposes. To make their collection unique, beginner can use nonfungible tokens. New technology means tokens can be used by beginners.
Non-fungible tokens can be traded on a market, in contrast with cryptocurrencies that cannot be exchanged against identical items. Beginners should start by purchasing and storing NFTs on curated platforms. Those who don’t want to create a collection should consider non-curated platforms. These sites will allow anyone with an internet connection to create a nonfungible token. If you would like, you may also create a collection.
Cryptocurrency is the fastest growing industry today, and non-fungible tokens are an exciting way to invest in the crypto world. If you’re looking for a new way to collect valuable items, a crypto-currency collection might be the right choice. They are cool to have and can be traded for a lot of money in the future.
They’re a form of digital currency
NFTs are a great place to start if you are new to crypto. They are a digital currency that is based on digital smart contracts. These contracts execute automatically if certain conditions have been met. For example, artists can make a provision for future sales and buyers who support struggling artist can receive a portion of their future earnings. Some creators have created value propositions that go beyond traditional currency, such as free entry to the VeeCon conference for NFT holders. However, each NFT is unique, so there is no way to predict values or trends in the digital space.
While NFTs are very similar to digital currency, there are some key differences. NFTs cannot be fungible and are not interchangeable with traditional currencies. They are however designed to be collector’s pieces. NFTs can’t be duplicated so they are collector’s goods that could be valuable in the near future. NFTs are also collector’s pieces that cannot be duplicated. This makes them a great investment for beginners.
NFTs are backed by Blockchain technology. This distributed ledger records all transactions and makes it possible for owners to verify ownership and transfer NFTs. NFTs allow creators the ability to include metadata containing specific information. An NFT can be purchased for $590,000. If an artist creates a mem, for example, The creator’s intellectual property rights remain. NFTs are a great way to get started in crypto.
They’re a way to sell your art
If you’re a beginner in the world of online art sales, you might be wondering if NFTs are for you. These are non-profit art markets that sell original, limited-edition artwork. However, the term “nonprofit” does not necessarily mean it is a positive one. NFTs can be a great way to make a living, but they are not guaranteed to help you sell your artwork.
NFTs can be described as cryptocurrencies that artists use to sell their artworks. These digital assets can be traded between buyers or artists and the price is determined by auctions. The art can be purchased immediately or held for sale. You can choose the price of the commission and set your own royalty rules. OpenSea makes it easy for beginners to sell their works.
Getting your art displayed in galleries requires a reputation and networking. Often, the price of your art depends on who you know. With NFTs you can reach buyers around the globe through an easy online marketplace. Even if your art is not in the top tier of your portfolio, it can still be a lucrative venture. And it’s easier than you might think.
They are a great way to get your music heard
The process of creating a NFT is the same as making a piece of physical artwork. The idea for the piece must be created by you. Be sure to create the file in a suitable file format, such as MP3. Choose a platform carefully, and ensure that you’re using the right file type. There are several NFT marketplaces to choose from. You can choose which one best suits your needs.
To attract buyers, you can include links to your NFT. This will allow you to distinguish your tokens. Keep your links active for a while. A buyer will use a junk link to decrease the token’s worth. When making an NFT, consider making a track of high quality. Next, decide on a fair price. NFTs are a great way to start selling your music.
Tokenizing your music allows you to sell it to others without the need for a physical CD. The music is not a tangible asset. Therefore, you can make more money by selling it on to different people. This means you don’t need to deal directly with middlemen. And you can make money even without a physical disc. This will make it easy for you to market your music and expand your fan base.
They’re a way for you to sell your product.
An NFT is a way to give your software a name that will be appealing to customers. You will receive a percentage of any sale when someone buys your software. You can also set a royalty rate. The default is 10%. A higher royalty percentage might not be worth it if you are just starting out. No matter what percentage you choose, you can still make a lot, no matter how low or high it is.
OpenSea is the most popular peer-to-peer NFT marketplace, processing more than $10 billion in sales volume since its inception. Register now and upload your NFT. There are no restrictions on the sale of digital files. Signing up is easy and fast. NFTs come in all forms, including software, music, and digital art.
Another advantage of NFTs is that you can sell your software without worrying about your income. You can even set resell fees for your NFTs. These fees are typically between five to ten% of the total sale amount. If your NFTs are successful you will be able sell your software with some profit. NFTs are not without risks. Beginners should take care to follow some basic safety tips.
They’re a way to get your intellectual property sold.
The Beeple piece, a digital artwork, was recently sold for $69million. The value of NFTs is not in the copyright, but in the fact you own a rare and exclusive item. You can own IP IP whether you’re an artist, fan, or both. The only question that remains is whether or not you’re willing to risk being sued.
Infringement is defined as taking advantage of an author’s exclusive rights without his or her authorization, and in many cases requires that the copied work bear a causal relationship to the original work. The NFTs themselves might not meet these standards, but it’s still possible to file suit, if you’re concerned that a copyright infringement may occur. NFTs have been a valuable source of revenue for artists, and it can be used for creative purposes in a non-commercial way.
Another way to protect your IP is to license it. Licenses are being made by some artists and brands. Dapper Labs has licensed the NBA name to Nike. They created a game called NBA Top Shot. This game features officially licensed NBA content. Users can also trade collectibles. This is a smart and effective way to protect your IP, and keep it relevant in a market. NFTs can cause legal and brand problems if a copycat of your work is made.
An Ethereum-based wallet will be required to create NFTs. This wallet connects you to the marketplace. Next, you must sign a message in the wallet. Next, you need to add a description, image, and name. After this, you can create your first NFT. There are many ways to create NFTs, and this article will walk you through each step of the process.
Free Moralis account
To make NFTs with Moralis, create a free account. Next, choose a server type and then enter your details. You can then click the “+ Create A New Server” button within the moralis admin area. This will create a new computer. Next, you can add servers instances and create a network.
OpenSea is free to create a collection
With OpenSea, creators can make their own items on the blockchain, and the system allows them to create unlimited NFTs and auction listings for them. It’s similar to other marketplaces so it’s important that you determine which one is best for your needs. This article will explain how to create your own OpenSea collection. After reading this article, you will be ready to create your own NFTs.
Create a free OpenSea account
OpenSea provides an easy-to-use interface that allows users to create and sell NFTs at a specific price. For a 2.5% transaction fee, you can also sell your NFTs. OpenSea allows you to start minting NFTs by creating an account. You will also need to connect your cryptocurrency wallet. Create an NFT storefront, and enter your collection information. Once this is done you can begin selling your NFTs with a set amount.
OpenSea allows you to create collections. The app offers many options to set up your collection. This includes the ability to choose which images you want to include, the URL of the collection, and the description. Once you have set up your collection, you’re ready to add items to it. We’ll cover all the details in a moment if you have any questions.
Make a free collection of Raribles
Rarible, an online platform that allows artists to sell their work, is likely something you’ve heard. What is it and how does this work? Rarible is a platform that allows artists to list their work, and then sell it to collectors. The site will charge a fee for this privilege and will also pay royalties on secondary sales. You must first mint a token and then sign a sale order in order to sell your work on Rarible. | <urn:uuid:4c4d00c9-ee69-4516-b777-b064ce3542d4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.animenashville.org/how-do-i-know-if-my-nft-is-rare/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.940814 | 2,400 | 2.171875 | 2 |
Senegal is a West African country that offers something for everyone, from deserts and savannahs to forests and beaches. Here’s our list of ten things you can do in Senegal if visiting for the first time:
1) Visit the Old Town of Saint Louis which was built at the mouth of the Senegal River on an island now connected to the mainland by a dam. The island was a major trading center until the 19th century when the French colonialists moved their capital to Dakar. The old town is still filled with markets, mosques, and other buildings of historical significance.
2) Explore the Casamance region where you can visit small villages, learn about stilt fishing from local fishermen, and discover an oasis influenced by Portuguese culture.
3) Do the Gorée Island tour and visit the site of one of the largest slave markets in Africa that operated until 1807. The island is also famous for its historic French colonial architecture, including the Victor Hugo house where you can stop for a drink at the bar.
4) Visit the Parc National du Niokolo Koba which is home to Senegal’s only large predator, the African wild dog, as well as many other endangered species.
5) Visit the Touba Magal grand mosque in Touba, Diourbel where you may see pilgrims fasting and praying.
6) Spend the day on Gorée Island by visiting the colorful fish market, local souvenir shops, and traditional Senegalese food stalls.
7) Enjoy a cultural evening at the IFAN Museum (African Arts Museum), Dakar, Senegal where visitors can check out the exotic galleries.
8) Ten minutes from the capital, Dakar, and near the National Palace, lies a small town known as Ouakam. Stop here to see and learn about the life of the Wolof people who make up two-thirds of the people of Senegal. Make sure to try their local food specialties.
9) Visit the town of Rufisque located south of Dakar where you can see an active volcano from the park where it lies. It is also possible to attend a concert at the beach.
10) Visit Kaolack, Africa’s center for leather production and home to many arts and craft shops. You may want to visit one on your way back from Gorée Island.
10) Be sure to stop at a street food stand on your way back from Gorée Island and order White Baobab’s specialty, Tsalout Berr.
11) Check out the beach at Plage des Mamelles that is known for its crystal clear waters and sandy white shores.
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"What do you mean you've not been trained in this ?contraption', soldier? Secure the string, place the bolt, direct it at the enemy and press the trigger. Aiming's optional. There. Trained.?
The crossbow represents a significant technological improvement over the bow and longbow. While some could argue that the longbows increased range and rate of fire outclass the crossbow, mastery of that massive weapon requires years, while a man can learn to competently care for and use a crossbow in a matter of days. This factor has made crossbows the favourite weapon of mercenary companies throughout the Hundred Kingdoms, or at least those who do not baulk at the cost of the device itself. The most reliable and famous (as well as wealthiest) of such companies are the Geronese Free Companies. These companies are the spiritual descendants of the crossbow armed mercenaries that the infamous mercenary captain, Danilo Meck, found instrumental in keeping his enemies from the walls of his camp, and in time from the city of Gerona that grew there. While they do not possess a monopoly on the weapon design or its use, centuries of experience with the manufacture, use and repair of these deadly devices, have granted the Geronese a tremendous advantage. While many mercenary companies boast a complement of crossbowmen in their employ, few can match the versatility, fire drill or accuracy of the Geronese. Their extensive training and broad range of equipment allow them the use of heavy arbalests in defensive formations for siege battles, as well as the use of lighter weapons, while ranging in advance of the army as skirmishers.
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Will Grand Junction Colorado See a New Record High This Sunday?
Looking at Grand Junction's weather history, it's entirely possible this Sunday's temps might set a record. Here's the breakdown.
High Temperatures Pushing 80 In Grand Junction, Colorado
The National Weather Service anticipates a warm weekend for Grand Junction, Colorado. This Saturday, March 26, the valley could see a temperature of 78. On Sunday, March 27, we might just see 79 degrees. A Facebook post from The National Weather Service Grand Junction reads:
High pressure continues to build into eastern Utah and western Colorado from the west, with the dry warming trend to continue into the weekend. Afternoon high temperatures will warm to well above seasonal both Saturday and Sunday, with a few record highs possible on Sunday.
Grand Junction, Colorado Weather History
Looking at the table at Weather.gov, it appears as though Grand Junction could set a new record this Sunday. According to the chart, the "average" high for the date of March 27 is 62 degrees. Given that, it appears Grand Junction could be close to 20 degrees above average this weekend.
The chart shows Grand Junction's record temperature for the date of March 27 to be 77 degrees, set in 1988. Not only might we surpass that temp, but we may also break the record by two degrees.
Will This Last?
The above-normal temperatures in Grand Junction will last through Monday, with an estimated high of 75. Then on Tuesday, the National Weather Service predicts temperatures will drop down to seasonal norms, with a high of 63 and a strong chance of rain.
What About the Mountains Around Grand Junction, Colorado?
The National Weather Service reports conditions on the Grand Mesa will be sunny and a bit warm over the weekend. They predict a high of 54 on Saturday, March 26, 2022, and a high of 55 on Sunday. Conditions change Monday evening, March 28, with a low of 27 and a chance of snow showers. On Tuesday, March 29, the area eight miles southeast of Mesa, Colorado will see a high of 38 and snow showers.
Looking at the week ahead, it looks as though the temperatures in Grand Junction will remain in the 60s, with lows in the upper thirties and lower 40s. I never thought I would say this, but I might just spend this weekend, a weekend in the month of March, doing a little planting around the yard. | <urn:uuid:1f0678d1-728d-41f2-89a1-61a5aef275f3> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://95rockfm.com/grand-junction-colorado-record-high/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.939369 | 494 | 1.734375 | 2 |
Off-Highway Vehicle Pilot Project
The Department of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy (TIE) is working with the PEI ATV Federation on a pilot project to allow use the of select portions of provincial highways to link sections of the Federation`s trail system together.
TIE has developed regulations for the Off-Highway Vehicle Pilot Project which allow members of the Federation to access selected highways under a restricted permit with a number of terms and conditions. The goal is to allow safe travel from one trail to another.
The Pilot Project will provide TIE the opportunity to evaluate the integration of Off-Highway Vehicles and determine appropriate legislation if a permanent solution is thought to be safe for everyone.
Select Highway Sections and Roads:
Trail linkages will include only sections of the below roads. Please refer to the maps for exact locations.
- Port Hill Station Road
- Rink Road
- MacInnis Road
- Aldous Road
- Hackmatack Road
- Brookside Road
- Murray Road
- Boodle Road
- Murphy Road
- North Freetown Road
- MacPherson Road
- Pius Croken Road
- Reeves Road
- Greenan Road
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The market for stolen copper cables is in Gauteng. They are imported from other provinces and neighboring countries, melted at a refinery and then transported worldwide. According to Major-General Ebrahim Kadwa, the Hawks' Gauteng Commander.
He was speaking at Johannesburg's inaugural Energy Indaba in Sandton on the second and final day.
According to Kadwa, government personnel is also supporting criminal syndicates in stealing copper cables, resulting in electrical network destruction.
He claims that Gauteng is the epicenter of the profitable trade in stolen copper cables and that some huge corporations may avoid punishment by paying enormous sums of money to the authorities.
"The Hawks are sitting on a number of cases at a very high level where we are dealing with, truly the top rung of the second-hand Goods Recycling Industry, and paying these large penalties of R7-million to R10-million to SARS or the courts is done in the blink of an eye," says the spokesperson. This is an unavoidable cost of conducting business. The profit margins for these illicit organizations are so large that paying this is irrelevant."
Copper demand is high.
He claims that the unquenchable need for copper, as well as the high prices it attracts, are fueling network damage and sabotage. Many of South Africa's main towns have been plunged into darkness due to the destruction of energy infrastructure, including the theft of copper wires.
"The majority of copper is sold on overseas markets. Export licenses have been carefully regulated by the International Trade and Administration Commission. The bad guy, on the other hand, is working with cooperating shipping firms to modify the customs declaration code and pass it off as scrap metal rather than copper goods."
Theft of infrastructure identification
Security guards and workers of Eskom and City Power, according to Kadwa, are also complicit in the damage of the energy network by these criminal syndicates. He adds that they've discovered that State-Owned Enterprises are unable to positively identify their stolen infrastructure, which makes prosecuting culprits difficult.
"I'm sure others believed this would have to go in terms of rethinking how we might enhance product identification," says the author.
However, Johannesburg's City Power claims it is already working on it.
"We're also considering the Micro dot for spraying into our network, as well as RFID, which will allow us to follow our devices once they've been uprooted and moved." Sergeant Thela, City Power's General Manager for Security, adds, "That would be part of our research and development strategy."
Task Force on Critical Infrastructure
The Essential Infrastructure Task Team was established earlier this month to examine tampering and damage to infrastructure connected to electricity, water and sanitation, and transportation. It will include, among others, the Hawks, SAPS, and Joburg Metro Police.
MMC for Public Safety in Joburg According to David Tembe, around 200 JMPD officers have been assigned to this Task Team.
"They're just interested in dealing with cable theft." There will be extensive training, including, of course, the use of force in an appropriate manner. We will use force if necessary, as you can see since they are willing to kill. We will do all it takes to preserve our infrastructure."
On Tuesday, the two-day Energy Indaba came to an end.
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Unpredictable weather seems to be the order of the day at the moment. After what was a very dry and cold April, May has brought about warmer temperatures and a considerable amount of rainfall. At Kings, much of our time had been spent advising growers not to drill wild bird seed and game cover crops too early but given the drastic change in weather, we're now finding that many simply cannot get onto plots because it is too wet.
Now that we are entering the peak planting window from mid-May through to mid-June, I've compiled some timely points of advice to help you make the most of the next four weeks.
What to do while the clock is slowly ticking
It's understandable that current weather conditions will be causing frustration for those preparing plots and planting crops. While the following considerations won't alleviate the challenges at play, I hope they help to inform any decisions or activity you may have planned.
- Conditions now are ideal for getting seedbeds in good order and encouraging a flush of weeds ahead of drilling. You should consider spraying any weeds if you can rather than cultivating them in, especially if they are docks, thistles, or nettles.
- We are still seeing soil temperatures 2⁰C lower than where they should be although this should have improved by next week.
- When the weather does settle, which could be from mid-next week onwards, conditions will be spot on with both moisture and warmth readily available.
- Crops which are drilled and able to hit the ground running will perform better than those left lingering in cold seedbeds waiting for conditions to improve.
- For all of the crop species you are planting, late-May to mid-June is the target drilling date. We are not late yet and it's worth noting that brassica species tend to do much better from a later drilling date versus an early one.
- Most importantly, do not force cultivations or drilling. Waiting an extra day for conditions to improve can result in a better outcome. The extreme cloudbursts we are currently experiencing can do a lot of damage to overworked seedbeds or plots drilled in 'less-than-ideal' conditions.
- Now is the time to be especially grateful for perennials. This year is the kind we are always bearing in mind when advising growers to have crops such as reed canary grass and chicory in place. Not only do they provide valuable year-round habitat but they are a great risk management tool when it comes to the changing climate.
Help your crops get away in good order
When your crops do start to move, it's important to think about the work and management that's required as a result. The list below offers some useful tips:
Check you have everything you need
Whilst it looks like this week is going to provide limited planting opportunities, it is a great chance to check you have the seed, fertiliser, slug pellets, sprays, banger ropes, flags, and anything else you will need for the next six weeks. It is favourable to check now rather than overlook something you may need most.
Just like 'a watched pot never boils', checking crops twice a day can sometimes make it seem like they aren't growing. However, regular monitoring is crucial. Scheduling checks each morning and evening can help to eliminate any challenges and means you can act in a timely manner if needed.
Make every effort to have fertiliser in the seedbed ready to go. This is vital for ensuring germinating seeds have all they need around them to get going quickly.
They'll be ready for a banquet so make sure you have sufficient pellets in stock and are ready to deploy as required. Again, regularly checking crops will help you identify any issues and enable you to deal with them promptly.
Flea beetle is an ongoing concern for brassica and linseed-based crops, but the beauty of crops hitting the ground running in June is that they will tend to grow away from trouble. The insecticides available have a moderate impact on flea beetle so timely drilling into warm, damp, fertile seedbeds is the first line of defence.
One of the biggest challenges for growers across the UK this season is the abundance of remaining game. Please be prepared for game digging up crops because this will be a particular issue this year. We recommend setting up diversionary feeding and again, regular inspections will be important.
The deer population is higher at the moment due to limited opportunities for management in the last year and a low venison price. Deer can and will cause issues to crops so you may need to consider remedial measures to reduce potential damage.
I recommend that you double check fences, ensure gates are shut effectively and that all staff or visitors are briefed on the need to keep them closed.
With a dry, cold spring followed by the recent wet weather, I anticipate the usual silage and hay cuts in your area may be held up. As a result, the local rook and crow populations will be looking for other things to do until the mowers start. Protect all crops but be particularly aware of maize and cereal-based crops.
I'm sure you'll agree there is much to consider but the first six weeks during the establishment phase are critical. With careful preparation and ongoing crop management, you can make sure your crops have every chance to flourish. It's important that those you work with understand your priorities too – a strong, team effort from everyone on the farm or shoot can help to set you up for success.
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Scientific research in biotechnology and medical innovation can save lives. Unfortunately, the People’s Republic of China chooses to use these technologies to control its people and suppress members of ethnic and religious minority groups., lamented the US Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, in a press release.
A total of 37 entities have been added to the list of companies accused of being involved in activities
contrary to the foreign policy and national security interests of the United States.
The list includes Chinese companies, but also firms from Georgia, Malaysia and Turkey, according to the document due to be published in the official gazette on Friday.
Concretely, Washington has decided to restrict sensitive exports to the Chinese Academy of Military Medical Sciences and 11 of its research institutes due to its biotechnology work, including
so-called brain control weapons, he explains.
Human rights groups have reported that China is exercising unprecedented surveillance of the predominantly Muslim Uighur population in the northwestern Xinjiang region.
In particular, they reported research usingDNA and artificial intelligence operations for facial recognition.
Research institutes targeted by the latest US actions include centers focused on blood transfusions, bioengineering and toxicology.
” The United States will continue to strongly oppose efforts by China and Iran to transform tools that contribute to human prosperity into tools that threaten global security and stability. “
Experts, witnesses and the US government say more than a million Uighurs and other Turkish-speaking Muslims are being held in camps in an attempt to root out their Islamic cultural traditions and forcibly homogenize them.
The United States has called the campaign genocide and, citing human rights concerns, is planning a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics next year.
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Pine Honey from Pine trees forests of the Greece MORE THICK Unique Honey Very Great Taste
Taste: Balance / Great flavor
Texture: Thick honey
Aroma: Pine aroma
An authentic Greek honey derived only from pines from Greece and collected from April to November. The nutritional elements of honey make it really valuable and its thick texture, taste and aroma have made the honey popular among lovers and connoisseurs. Open the glass, look at the amber liquid and through a deep breath you will perceive the thriving pine forest smell.
A recent study that compared 18 honey varieties, both floral and forest honeys, found that Greek pine honey had the strongest anti-bacterial properties among the tested honeys. It was found to exert antibacterial effects against E. coli, S. marcescens, B. sphaericus, S. epidermidis, and B. subtilis. This intriguing study was published in The Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences in 2012.
If you’re looking for a sugar substitute that supplies your body with vital minerals, buy a jar of pine honey. According to a study published in the November 2009 issue of the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, pine honey is a particularly good source of potassium, but it also contains a number of other minerals, including calcium, phosphorus, sodium, iron, magnesium, and zinc. | <urn:uuid:70041cb6-0790-4e48-9ea7-42f842b5002d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://savodor.com/product/pine-honey-from-evergreen-forests/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.919298 | 287 | 2.421875 | 2 |
Researchers looked through the medical literature of established cases of illnesses and found that 218 out of the known 375 human infectious diseases, or 58%, seemed to be made worse by one of 10 types of extreme weather connected to climate change.
Science & Nature
While this year's that display might be a little harder to see than in past years, Chicago Astronomer Joe Guzman says it’s still worth getting out there and looking up.
Officials say the invasive carp’s presence does not necessarily mean there is a reproducing population of the species in the area, which is located above electric dispersal barriers. The fish captured Thursday was more than 38 inches long and weighed about 22 pounds.
While federal legislation to create a modern-day Civilian Conservation Corps inches its way through Congress, the Cook County Forest Preserve is moving full steam ahead with programs that deploy crews of youth and adults to tackle restoration and maintenance projects across the district’s acreage.
The native swamp rose mallow has hit full bloom, its super-sized six-inch blossoms bursting forth in seemingly every shade of pink from the palest blush to saturated fuschia
The climate deal reached last week by Senate Democrats could reduce the amount of greenhouse gases that American farmers produce by expanding programs that help accumulate carbon in soil, fund climate-focused research and lower the abundant methane emissions that come from cows.
The 2022 season may have been heartbreaking for Chicago’s piping plover lovers (RIP, Monty and Rose), but the news from across the Great Lakes was among the most encouraging in decades when it comes to the endangered shorebirds.
$83.3 billion in climate financing was given to poorer countries in 2020, a 4% increase from the previous year, but still short of the proposed goal. The United Nations-backed payment plan was first agreed in 2009 to help poorer nations adapt to the effects of climate change and reduce emissions.
No injuries were reported from Thursday’s flooding, but the St. Louis Fire Department said on Twitter that it responded to 75 flooding-related emergencies and 60 people were rescued or helped to safety.
NASA said in February it intends to keep operating the International Space Station until the end of 2030, after which the ISS would be deorbited and crashed into a remote part of the Pacific Ocean. Commercially operated space platforms would replace the ISS as a venue for collaboration and scientific research, NASA said.
Complaints from animal rights advocates regarding the coyote, dubbed “Rocky,” prompted the forest preserve to review its ambassador animal program. A report was released Tuesday, outlining changes to the program, including a bigger enclosure for the coyote.
Damage across the St. Louis region was widespread after a massive downpour dropped more than 11 inches of rain in parts of St. Charles County and up to 10 inches elsewhere in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
From planter boxes to koi ponds, these Chicago gardeners know how to create an oasis in the city.
Destructive fires in recent years that burned too hot for forests to quickly regrow have far outpaced the government’s capacity to replant trees. That’s created a backlog of 4.1 million acres in need of replanting, officials said.
The bee was logged at the outset of the fourth annual Backyard Bumble Bee Count, which kicked off Saturday and runs through Aug. 1.
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EXPLAIN command returns the execution plan of parsing engine in English. It can be used with any SQL statement except on another EXPLAIN command. When a query is preceded with EXPLAIN command, the execution plan of the Parsing Engine is returned to the user instead of AMPs.
Examples of EXPLAIN
Consider the table Employee with the following definition.
CREATE SET TABLE EMPLOYEE,FALLBACK ( EmployeeNo INTEGER, FirstName VARCHAR(30), LastName VARCHAR(30), DOB DATE FORMAT 'YYYY-MM-DD', JoinedDate DATE FORMAT 'YYYY-MM-DD', DepartmentNo BYTEINT ) UNIQUE PRIMARY INDEX ( EmployeeNo );
Some examples of EXPLAIN plan are given below.
Full Table Scan (FTS)
When no conditions are specified in the SELECT statement, then the optimizer may choose to use Full Table Scan where each and every row of the table is accessed.
Following is a sample query where the optimizer may choose FTS.
EXPLAIN SELECT * FROM employee;
When the above query is executed, it produces the following output. As can be seen the optimizer chooses to access all AMPs and all rows within the AMP.
1) First, we lock a distinct TDUSER."pseudo table" for read on a RowHash to prevent global deadlock for TDUSER.employee. 2) Next, we lock TDUSER.employee for read. 3) We do an all-AMPs RETRIEVE step from TDUSER.employee by way of an all-rows scan with no residual conditions into Spool 1 (group_amps), which is built locally on the AMPs. The size of Spool 1 is estimated with low confidence to be 2 rows (116 bytes). The estimated time for this step is 0.03 seconds. 4) Finally, we send out an END TRANSACTION step to all AMPs involved in processing the request. → The contents of Spool 1 are sent back to the user as the result of statement 1. The total estimated time is 0.03 seconds.
Unique Primary Index
When the rows are accessed using Unique Primary Index, then it is one AMP operation.
EXPLAIN SELECT * FROM employee WHERE EmployeeNo = 101;
When the above query is executed, it produces the following output. As can be seen it is a single-AMP retrieval and the optimizer is using the unique primary index to access the row.
1) First, we do a single-AMP RETRIEVE step from TDUSER.employee by way of the unique primary index "TDUSER.employee.EmployeeNo = 101" with no residual conditions. The estimated time for this step is 0.01 seconds. → The row is sent directly back to the user as the result of statement 1. The total estimated time is 0.01 seconds.
Unique Secondary Index
When the rows are accessed using Unique Secondary Index, it’s a two amp operation.
Consider the table Salary with the following definition.
CREATE SET TABLE SALARY,FALLBACK ( EmployeeNo INTEGER, Gross INTEGER, Deduction INTEGER, NetPay INTEGER ) PRIMARY INDEX ( EmployeeNo ) UNIQUE INDEX (EmployeeNo);
Consider the following SELECT statement.
EXPLAIN SELECT * FROM Salary WHERE EmployeeNo = 101;
When the above query is executed, it produces the following output. As can be seen the optimizer retrieves the row in two amp operation using unique secondary index.
1) First, we do a two-AMP RETRIEVE step from TDUSER.Salary by way of unique index # 4 "TDUSER.Salary.EmployeeNo = 101" with no residual conditions. The estimated time for this step is 0.01 seconds. → The row is sent directly back to the user as the result of statement 1. The total estimated time is 0.01 seconds.
Following is the list of terms commonly seen in EXPLAIN plan.
... (Last Use) …
A spool file is no longer needed and will be released when this step completes.
... with no residual conditions …
All applicable conditions have been applied to the rows.
... END TRANSACTION …
Transaction locks are released, and changes are committed.
... eliminating duplicate rows ...
Duplicate rows only exist in spool files, not set tables. Doing a DISTINCT operation.
... by way of a traversal of index #n extracting row ids only …
A spool file is built containing the Row IDs found in a secondary index (index #n)
... we do a SMS (set manipulation step) …
Combining rows using a UNION, MINUS, or INTERSECT operator.
... which is redistributed by hash code to all AMPs.
Redistributing data in preparation for a join.
... which is duplicated on all AMPs.
Duplicating data from the smaller table (in terms of SPOOL) in preparation for a join.
... (one_AMP) or (group_AMPs)
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It is that time of the year and while it is a time of many things to many people it is also the last month of the year; and the end of any cycle is a time of celebration, appreciation and gratitude. A time to get together with family and friends and share ourselves, to give of our presence, to share with others the gift and blessing of who we are. Sharing is a major ingredient of love and Christmas is a time to remind and even rekindle our love, for that is the essence of Christ.
Sharing is about giving and receiving, the bedrock of loving relationships. Our giving of our energetic and spiritual presence has often been overtaken by the giving of physical presents, because we are so invested in commercialism. The giving of material presents has become so dominant at this time of year. As a friend of mine once said, what we lack in spirituality we try to make up with commercialism! To us it seems strange that we have lost sense of our value to the extent that we think material presents will truly compensate.
To us one of the important milestones this year was the Climate Change conference in Poland when once again many, many really smart people waved a red flag at our lifestyles and the lack of even a short time frame of sustainability. I think of those mountains of toys and presents that for the most part are one scratch, one broken part, one moment of lost interest away from a landfill site. Some commentators have suggested to give experiences, dinners, outdoor pursuits etc. and while this is a good step we do need to go back to basics and recognise that our very existence is a blessing and more.
Our existence is a sacred gift that we have been given and now is a time to recognise that and share it. On that level each and every one of us is equal and each and every one of us is unique with a backpack of gifts and presence that we have come to share and in doing so build a lasting world for everyone. Each of us has been given the exact presence we need to make ourselves happy and that happiness comes from our sharing, our giving, for it is through giving that we discover who we really are and that is as good a reason for celebration than any other I can think of.
What to give? What you see that is missing! The alternative is to complain and sulk which we so often do while we are sitting on the gift, the giving that would shift the whole situation. However, it does not stop there because as we give then so will others around us then we complete the cycle by letting them in, by receiving their love in its many different forms and in so doing acknowledge the Christ in us and in others. Now that would be a Christmas celebration!
We here at VisionWorks, Microbz, VisionZambia and Vital Health thank and appreciate any and every interaction we have had this year and extend to you our gratitude and appreciation for all we have shared.
Have a Happy Christmas and a fabulous New Year.
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Claims are spreading online about what the detection of the polio virus in London sewage means.
Health officials believe the polio they found in sewage samples may have been brought to the UK by someone who was vaccinated abroad with a live form of the virus.
But misleading posts, shared on Twitter and on the encrypted messaging app Telegram, are suggesting that vaccines in general can cause disease outbreaks.
Many of these come from people who have been campaigning against Covid vaccines.
Here's what we do know.
Can vaccines "shed" and infect people?
There are different types of vaccine which are safe and highly effective at protecting people against polio.
The one currently given in the UK uses an inactivated or dead virus, meaning it cannot infect anyone or spread.
But some countries, which still have the virus in circulation, give people live oral polio vaccines (which the UK used in the past) because they are particularly useful in dealing with current outbreaks.
They contain a safe, weakened version of the polio virus. That does mean small traces of live virus can be shed from the gut of the person who has been vaccinated.
In rare cases, that can be passed on to others - although it shouldn't make them ill, particularly if they have already been vaccinated themselves, according to Prof Beate Kampmann, an immunologist and vaccine expert at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
It's estimated that 6.5 million children would have been paralysed by wild poliovirus in the last decade without the oral vaccine.
"One-off" traces of polio are spotted in sewage a handful of times a year, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), and they don't normally need to be acted on.
In this latest UK situation though, the virus has been detected repeatedly over the course of a few months.
This suggests it has also been spreading between a few people, Prof Kampmann, says, but adds that none are known to have actually become ill.
A spokesperson for the World Health Organization's Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) said this shouldn't be described as an outbreak.
Renewed claims about Covid vaccines
As Covid-19 vaccines were rolled out, some groups began to spread the false belief that they could have a broad range of effects on unvaccinated people, in a process they described as "shedding".
Recent posts have tried to claim that this belief has been vindicated by the detection of polio shed by a vaccinated person.
None of the Covid vaccines contain live virus and, according to experts, there is no way any of them could shed or lead to health problems or changes in unvaccinated people.
So the fact we are seeing so-called shedding from a live polio vaccine (a well-known phenomenon) doesn't prove those accounts were right about Covid vaccine shedding.
Did the polio vaccine cause a mutation?
Some posts have questioned why polio vaccines are being recommended as a solution to a problem they see as being caused by the vaccine - but that's not really the whole story.
"The vaccines do not cause mutations", says Prof Kampmann.
Instead, viruses mutate as they spread from person to person.
The weakened virus in the live vaccine is extremely unlikely to cause any problems. The concern is it might - over time as it is passed from person to person - become more like the original wild polio virus that causes disease.
But it is generally only in under-vaccinated populations that it spreads for long enough periods to evolve in worrying ways, Prof Paul Hunter, a public health and infectious diseases specialist at the University of East Anglia, explains.
With high vaccine coverage, the spread of live virus from a vaccine will relatively quickly "fizzle out without causing any harm," he says.
London has lower vaccination rates than the national average - especially in certain areas - and experts believe this may have allowed the weakened version of the virus from the vaccine to spread and evolve.
It doesn't seem to have caused illness in anyone so far, Prof Kampmann says.
She acknowledged it might be confusing to some people that a vaccine was the solution to tackling a strain of polio that came from a vaccine.
But, she emphasises, these vaccine-derived polio viruses "can only happen if there is poor immunity against polio in the community".
Remember, the jab given in the UK - which health leaders are recommending people check they are up-to-date with - is not live and cannot infect anyone.
The false claims about purging toxins
It's become a regular tactic from some accounts and social media groups to jump on any news of illness and link it to Covid vaccines.
One post suggested both the detection of polio and a monkeypox outbreak were actually, "the symptoms of detoxification as the body tries to purge the toxins" from the Covid vaccine.
Scientists have been able to test for and examine the genetic material of both polio and monkeypox - distinctive viruses which many decades of science have allowed researchers to become familiar with.
"These are definitely polioviruses, which have been around for millennia : nothing to do with Covid or Covid vaccines," a GPEI spokesperson said, and confirmed that there is no biological mechanism by which the Covid vaccines could be causing these completely different viruses.
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There are picturesque little villages dotted all through the Cotswolds. Each one has a beautiful late medieval church and many of them have embroidered treasures. St. Michael’s Buckland is in one of the most beautiful settings but I’m always so focused on the embroidery I forget to take pictures of the outside of the church!
Preserved under glass and behind a curtain to prevent further light damage, is this remarkable patchwork of late 15th century English ecclesiastical embroidery. The Buckland Pall is a combination of fragments from several individual vestments. It consists of a large blue velvet panel bordered top and bottom with narrower strips of velvet in two shades of red and one of gold. Although I didn’t get very many good photos, I thought you still may be interested to know about it just in case you were in the vicinity and wanted to see the unusual selection of motifs in person.
The large blue rectangle consists of a large panel with two smaller pieces combined to fill a triangular shape in the lower right corner. The large piece of blue velvet is itself fashioned from three lengths sewn together vertically along the selvedges which was common practice to create a ground large enough to become a cope, a semi-circular cloak worn by an officer of the church. Embroidered motifs are “powdered” across the surface.
The motifs are all alike, a stylized flower, one of may variations of flowers that commonly appear on vestments of this period. They are made individually on a linen ground and applied to the surface of the cope. The embroidery on these motifs is well executed differing only slightly from flower to flower. Embroidery techniques include padded pattern couched file, shaded silk adding colour and outlined with couched filé twist. Additional decoration is stitched directly on the blue velvet ground with what could be identified as sprigs of couched filé coming from four segments at the top of the flower and further garnished with gold spangles. The angles at which they are placed support the theory that the original use was a cope. They would have fanned out from the centre point of the straight edge so that when worn, the flowers would be in a vertical position around the wearer, falling from the shoulders to the floor.
The upper band of red velvet is embroidered with an assortment of applied motifs including stylized flowers in a more elaborate design, saints, an angel, two architectural fragments and a series of letters. The flowers have two pairs of leaves and the top portion has three segments, each one edged with a fleur-de-lys. The main part of the flower is worked in couched file and it is more circular resembling a split pomegranate with raised seeds above and below the opening which is stitched with green silk.
The lower panel features three figures, and several flowers. The left side is a fragment of figured gold velvet and the right side is red velvet. The two flowers on the lower panel are similar to the ones on the top panel but they are a little more damaged. The variety in the design of these flowers has been investigated in an article by Frank and Peter Rhodes published in Textile History in 2020 however the individual approach taken by the embroiderers to execute each design was not explored. Individually, these “conventional” flowers can be quite unique. The variety of flowers raises several questions: who selected the type of flower; was it from a selection of sample designs, or did the embroiderer(s) specialize in a single flower design; was the choice of threads stitches and colour left to the embroiderer or was it dictated by the commissioner or the designer; was the designer the embroiderer? No answers, but these are things to think about as we explore further.
In between the flowers are three figures, Mary, John and a crucifix but it is difficult to know where they were originally placed. The figure of Mary has likely been re applied as there is a very distinct stitch line on the ground velvet outside of her halo that was clearly from a larger figure. It is possible that others are not in their original locations, but I didn’t take nearly enough photographs to do an in-depth study, and it would be very worthwhile to go back and take detailed notes and images. It may be that none of the motifs in the upper and lower panels are in their original positions and even whether they are on the original ground.
Determining the lifecycle of a vestment can potentially reveal trends in religion and material culture. For now, I just marvel at the variety of motifs that appear on surviving embroideries. I have seen many embroidered crucifixes and they all have similarities but each is unique and, although the Christ figure on the Buckland Pall is very damaged, it is one of the most appealing. The archangel Michael wrestling with the devil may be a unique survivor, as well as the two architectural motifs on the top panel. When I look at these ancient and well loved embroideries, I find myself thinking about how splendid they looked at the moment they were finished and wondering how the embroiderers felt in the completion of their work and if they had any idea that we would be looking at them with respect and admiration over 500 years later. | <urn:uuid:20c4b91a-6721-444b-9e0d-11ef0f89c77b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://tudorembroidery.com/2022/07/02/a-few-observations-about-the-buckland-pall-cloth/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.972066 | 1,098 | 2.5625 | 3 |
By Kersten Knipp
While Iran continues to make progress enriching uranium, nuclear diplomacy seems to be stalled. Experts say the ball is clearly in the West’s court.
Iran may now be capable of producing enough weapons-grade uranium for a single nuclear warhead within just a month. That’s according to US experts who were quoted in The New York Times last Wednesday after reviewing classified new data from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
The experts weren’t permitted to speak in an official capacity, but told the newspaper off the record they think Iran could have the necessary materials to arm a warhead in the foreseeable future. But they think it will be some time before Tehran will have a deployable nuclear device.
The NYT also cited a study that was published a few days earlier by the Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) in Washington. It contends that because of Iran’s “race to 60% uranium enrichment over the summer” it may now be able to produce a second batch of weapons-grade uranium in less than three months, and a third batch in less than five months.
Weapons-grade uranium is defined as having an enrichment level of 90%, meaning that it consists of 90% of the fissile isotope uranium-235. According to the latest IAEA report, Iran now has about 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of uranium at 60% enrichment and about 84 kilograms at 20%. Under the 2015 nuclear agreement, it is allowed to enrich uranium only to a maximum level of 3.67%.
ISIS’s calculations have proven to be for the most part accurate, says political scientist Oliver Meier from the Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy at Hamburg University. “In this respect, it is quite possible that Iran now has enough fissile material and centrifuges to fuel a nuclear warhead within one to two months. But that does not mean it is already nuclear weapons capable. It takes much more than that.”
“There are no indications so far that Iran has resumed its military nuclear program, which it stopped about 15 years ago,” he told DW. “Presumably, Iran currently wants above all to increase its negotiating leverage and put more pressure on the Europeans and Americans.”
Meanwhile, Iran has announced that Abbas Araghchi will no longer be its chief negotiator at the IAEA talks in Vienna on reviving the nuclear deal. He will remain as part of the negotiating delegation, but only in an advisory capacity. Replacing him is Ali Bagheri, a hard-liner and a close confidant of Iran’s new president, Ebrahim Raisi. Bagheri, who is known in the West for his intransigent positions, will also replace Araghchi as deputy foreign minister.
The personnel change is part of a general reshuffling at the Iranian Foreign Ministry, according to political scientist Hamidreza Azizi from the Berlin-based German Institute for International and Security Affairs. He says that although swapping out a deputy minister is quite normal when there are changes at the top, the choice of the hard-liner Bagheri could indicate a new confrontational course. “Overall, however, the switch is a bureaucratic matter and should not necessarily be seen as a change in Iran’s nuclear policy,” Azizi told DW.
Last weekend, during a visit to Tehran by IAEA director general Rafael Grossi, Iran’s leaders said they would permit international inspectors to install new memory cards in surveillance cameras at relevant nuclear sites. This marked at least a partial end to a months-long blockade of IAEA monitoring activities and indicates that Iran still wants to pursue diplomacy, Azizi said.
But he thinks the country’s leaders have hardened their stance on a number of critical issues, including Tehran’s demand for guarantees that the United States not withdraw once again from the agreement.
So what will be the next chapter look like? It is important that the talks be resumed as quickly as possible, says Oliver Meier. The West needs to push for this, he thinks. “But it is also clear that it was the US that first violated the agreement and Iran responded to it. For this reason, it would be appropriate to send a clear signal that there is a readiness to lift all of the sanctions that were imposed under Trump.” Generally speaking, he says, concrete commitments should be made toward Iran to make it clear that the benefits of returning to the deal outweigh those of any further violation on its part.
According to Hamidreza Azizi, Iran still seems interested in an agreement. But the experience of the last three years seems to have taught Tehran to be more assertive and less flexible. “I think an agreement is still possible”, he said. “But the road in that direction is quite bumpy.”
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As a functional decorative material, ceramic tile has been widely used worldwide, the ceramic tiles have different shapes and sizes, and the unit weight and density are also varied. And how to stick this durable material has always been a concern. The appearance of tile adhesive guarantees the reliable bonding effect to a certain extent.
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Hydride transfer is a prevailing protocol for reduction of unsaturated compounds, which is traditionally accomplished under the catalysis of transition-metals, particularly those of noble metals. Because of concerns associated with their low abundance, high toxicity and harmful transition-metal residues, considerable research has recently focused on the use of main-group organic counterparts as surrogates for conventional metal hydrides.
Recently, N-heterocyclic phosphines (NHPs) have emerged as a new group of promising catalysts for metal-free reductions. Their excellent hydricity of the P-H bond, which rivals or even exceeds those of many metal-based hydrides, is the result of hyperconjugative interactions between the lone-pair electrons on N atoms and the adjacent sigma*(P-H) orbital, as reflected by the resonance structures of the diazaphospholene skeleton. The umpolung reactivities of phosphines derived in this way stimulated researchers to identify innovative structures with comparable or enhanced hydricities. Significant developments in the past decade have made P-H hydrides an attractive research area in main-group hydrides. Many NHPs (Scheme 1) with diverse structures and reactivities have been developed and used as powerful stoichiometric or catalytic reductants in organic syntheses, such as catalytic reduction of polar unsaturated bonds and the hydroboration of pyridines.
Several exhaustive reviews have previously discussed carbon- and borane-based hydrides in terms of their hydridic reactivities and applications in chemical transformations. However, there have been few summaries of up-to-date synthetic applications of N-heterocyclic phosphines, particularly with regard to recent progress in asymmetric chemistry. This review from Jin-Dong Yang and Jin-Pei Cheng's group summarized recent progress in studies of the reactivity and synthetic applications of these phosphorus-based hydrides, with the aim of providing practical information to enable exploitation of their synthetically useful chemistry.
The authors outlined significant advances in this area. In the first section, they described experimental methods for quantifying the thermodynamic and kinetic hydricities of NHPs, along with a brief introduction to the NHP catalytic mechanism. The synthetic uses of NHPs as hydridic catalysts, categorized by the identity of the terminal reductants, were summarized (Scheme 2). Where applicable, the use of measured reactivity parameters to rationalize these catalytic reductions was attempted.
Moreover, the reactions developed in the past mainly focused on the hydridic reduction ability of NHPs. On the basis of recent findings that NHPs can also serve as good hydrogen-atom donors and their corresponding phosphinyl radicals are excellent electron donors. Hence, a brief introduction to recent progress in radical reactions of NHPs was also provided. This alternative pathway might provide a potential route to previously inaccessible reactivity in hydridic reduction. Finally, the authors discussed promising future applications of P-H hydrides in various fields.
See the article:
Recent Progress in Reactivity Study and Synthetic Application of N-Heterocyclic Phosphorus Hydrides
Jingjing Zhang, Jin-Dong Yang, Jin-Pei Cheng
Natl Sci Rev, 2020, doi: 10.1093/nsr/nwaa253
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President Donald Trump’s re-election chances are getting slimmer and slimmer, if data from recent polling is to be believed.
According to reporting from Axios, Trump’s approval ratings in every battleground state has shifted by significant margins. In all but two of the battleground states where he once had positive numbers, Trump’s approval ratings have gone negative.
The data, which are based on polling from Morning Consult, demonstrate a monumental shift from where Trump stood at the beginning of his term.
In three states Trump won in 2016, for instance, the president is now viewed in a disfavorable light. At the start of his term, Trump had net-positive approval ratings in Wisconsin (+6), Michigan (+7), and Pennsylvania (+10).
Presently, those numbers are now in the red. In Wisconsin, his net-approval rating is -14. In Michigan, it is -11 points, and in Pennsylvania, it’s -8. Those three states in particular, which collectively represent 46 Electoral College votes, were seen as critical wins for Trump in the 2016 election, and likely necessary for him to win again in 2020 if he wants to see a repeat of his electoral successes.
But in other states, Trump has seen sinking approval numbers also, including in Florida where he now has a -1 net approval rating, a 23-point shift from the start of his term, when he had a +22 net approval rating. In Arizona, his net rating is -7 points, a 26-point shift from the start of his presidency. In Ohio, Trump once boasted a +14 net approval rating. Presently, Trump’s approval in the Buckeye State is a -6, a 20-point swing in the wrong direction for the president.
An analysis of recent polls by Bruce Gyory:
"If Trump stays on his present course, he will lose next November, and political historians will more than likely come to see the watershed moment as August 2019….Trump is on the verge of losing the country."https://t.co/HBfVvvIKEG
— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) August 20, 2019
In states that are typical “gimmes” for Republican candidates in presidential elections, Trump is also seeing significant losses. Though his net approval rating is still positive in Texas, it’s in danger of going further south if the current trend continues. Trump had a net approval rating of +21 in that state in January 2017, but presently it sits at just +6 points. In Georgia, he once had a net +18 approval rating; now, it’s just +2 points.
It’s possible for Trump to win some of these states again in 2020, even if his approval ratings are in the red. The incumbent president merely needs to outperform his challenger in the race rather than win positive approval ratings from voters in order to retain the office.
Still, the numbers are discouraging for the Trump campaign, as they signal a narrow path for him to win re-election a year from now. As more states trend into or closer to the red, the campaign will have to focus more of its resources on states that could have been counted on, which makes it more difficult for Trump to win the more competitive battleground states.
Trump has in the past dismissed polls as being “fake” when they haven’t shown him positive numbers. Earlier this month, he went after Fox News for a poll they conducted, which demonstrated he had a net negative approval rating across the nation overall, Mediaite reported.
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Germany could end its dependence on Russian oil by the end of the summer, according to the Economy Ministry’s latest energy security report published Sunday.
“An oil embargo with a sufficient transition period would therefore be manageable,” the report said.
On Wednesday, Bloomberg reported that Germany is prepared to support a gradual European Union ban on Russian oil from the country. The government has already agreed to an EU embargo on Russian coal and plans to be independent of Russian gas by the middle of 2024.
To further wean itself off Russian gas, the federal government is working closely with the states on getting multiple floating LNG terminals operating in the next two years, according to the ministry report.
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The increasing costs of running a car are forcing nearly three quarters of drivers (70%) to make cut-backs to their outgoings to keep themselves motoring, according to research by MoneySupermarket.com.
The research found that a third of drivers (33%) “cannot live” without their car, and a further 31% would find life tricky without it. The research also found that more than half of motorists (53%) think a car is an extension of its owner’s personality.
The comparison website reveals that the most common cutbacks motorists would make to stay behind the wheel are spending less on clothes and shoes (34%); reducing the amount they spend on their social life (33%); buying less alcohol and cigarettes (28%); going to the pub less often (26%); and reducing their spend on holiday/mini breaks (26%).
Pete Harrison, car insurance expert at MoneySupermarket.com, said: “The cost of motoring is an increasingly hot topic, and with the price of fuel recently hitting record highs, it continues to put additional pressures on household finances.
“It’s no surprise whatsoever that Brits are making cutbacks to keep their cars on the road – many drivers, especially in rural areas, depend heavily on their cars on a daily basis to get them from A to B, and if the cost of motoring continues to rise as we have seen previously, these cutbacks may become a very significant reality.” | <urn:uuid:a4207eb7-8f87-420a-aaad-7df2309df5d0> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://forecourttrader.co.uk/news/motorists-cut-back-on-shopping-and-going-out-to-keep-car-on-the-road/633235.article | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.979008 | 304 | 2.015625 | 2 |
Today there are varieties of printers, printer ink, and cartridges available in the market that caters printing needs of a customer.
The printers are extensively used in every field, where you would be aware that for the functioning of the printer ink cartridges are very vital. Printer Ink Cartridge is more vivid, bold and beautiful .
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But you need to change the cartridge each time the printer ink in it gets used up. The costs involved with cartridge changing come a long way especially for the people using a printer on a large scale.
Basically there are three types of printer ink cartridges:-
Original ink cartridges
Original printer cartridges are such printer cartridges that have a firm’s brand attached to them. These types of cartridges are produced by printer manufacturers and are usually expensive.
Remanufactured ink cartridges
This type of printer cartridges are manufactured from renewed ink cartridges. These are cheap when compared to other types of cartridges.
Compatible ink cartridges
These kinds of printer cartridges are compatible with all the available models of the printer in the market. But these cartridges are manufactured from third party vendors. Compatible ink cartridges are preferred by large scale businesses for their compatibility and cost-effective aspects.
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The person (usually the spouse, domestic partner, or close relative) […]
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A person who inherits when there is a Will.
The person who died.
All real and personal property that a person owned at […]
Authorizes someone to act on your behalf for financial and […]
A person named in a Will a to carry out […]
The person who will take care of your minor children, […]
A person who inherits when there is no Will.
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Feed-forward techniques are explored for the design of high-frequency Operational Transconductance Amplifiers (OTAs). For single-stage amplifiers, a recycling folded-cascode OTA presents twice the GBW (197.2MHz versus 106.3MHz) and more than twice the slew rate (231.1V/s versus 99.3V/s) as a conventional folded cascode OTA for the same load, power consumption, and transistor dimensions. It is demonstrated that the efficiency of the recycling folded-cascode is equivalent to that of a telescopic OTA. As for multistage amplifiers, a No-Capacitor Feed-Forward (NCFF) compensation scheme which uses a high-frequency pole-zero doublet to obtain greater than 90dB DC gain, GBW of 325MHz and better than phase margin is discussed. The settling-time- of the NCFF topology can be faster than that of OTAs with Miller compensation. Experimental results for the recycling folded-cascode OTA fabricated in TSMC 0.18m CMOS, and results of the NCFF demonstrate the efficiency and feasibility of the feed-forward schemes. | <urn:uuid:df11841a-8475-49f4-a44c-45600afdb8c7> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://vivo.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/n226846SE | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.8884 | 248 | 1.617188 | 2 |
Seeman, Mary Violette
Mary Violette Seeman, clinical psychiatrist, psychopharmacologist (b at Lódz, Poland 24 Mar 1935), married to Philip SEEMAN. She was educated in Montréal (BA, McGill) and did postgraduate training at the Sorbonne, receiving an MD and CM at McGill (1960). She received psychiatric training at the Adolf Meyer Psychiatric Hospital (New York) and Columbia University and psychopharmacological research begun in 1965 in New York was expanded during periods as registrar and researcher at Fulbourn Hospital at Cambridge, as staff psychiatrist at Toronto Western Hospital (1968), and as associate and later professor (1980) of the department of psychiatry, University of Toronto.
Seeman became head of the Active Treatment Clinic of the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry in Toronto and co-ordinator of Studies in Schizophrenia for the Institute (1981). Her clinical research on schizophrenia has resulted in a clearer understanding of the physiological, biochemical, cellular and psychohormonal basis of schizophrenia. Her extensive knowledge of the molecular basis of, and experience in treatment of, schizophrenia is evident in an extensive record of publication in scholarly journals and books. She heads the ethics committee of the Clarke Institute and of the Ontario Psychiatric Association. In 1984 she was elected president of the Ontario branch of the American Psychiatric Association. Seeman and co-workers have rendered a seminal service by summarizing the current state of the scientific and clinical basis of schizophrenia and its management in a book for the layperson: Living and Working with Schizophrenia (1982). | <urn:uuid:6d78f1bc-c71b-49b6-b9d3-9ea3eef169cb> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/mary-violette-seeman | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570879.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809003642-20220809033642-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.943706 | 317 | 1.632813 | 2 |
Not to be confused with Southern University College, Texas Southern University or Sewanee: The University of the South.- Southern University
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Capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana.
It is also the location of Southern University, the flagship institution of the Southern University System, the nation's only historically black college system.
Collegiate athletic conference headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, which is made up of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the Southern United States.
Southern University entered the ranks in 1934, followed by Arkansas AM&N (now the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff) in 1936 and Texas Southern University in 1954.
The Southern Jaguars and Lady Jaguars represent Southern University in NCAA intercollegiate athletics.
Public historically black university in Grambling, Louisiana.
Grambling State's most notable rivals are their south Louisiana foe Southern, Prairie View A&M, Jackson State, and Alcorn State.
System of public historically black universities in the U.S. state of Louisiana.
Its headquarters are at the Joseph Samuel Clark Administration Building on the Southern University campus in Baton Rouge.
Not to be confused with Southern University College or Southern University
Southern University was founded in New Orleans in 1880 and moved out of the city in 1914 due to logistical concerns as well as pressure from its White neighbors.
American publisher, politician, and Union Army officer.
Pinchback served as a delegate to the 1879 Louisiana constitutional convention, where he helped gain support for the founding of Southern University.
Most populous parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana.
Southern University Police Department
Cultural heritage trail with 26 sites designated in 2008 by the state of Louisiana, from New Orleans along the Mississippi River to Baton Rouge and Shreveport, with sites in small towns and plantations also included.
Southern University, Baton Rouge;
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Zoom quickly became the go-to tool for remote teams, teachers, and pretty much everyone who needs a little face-to-face time, even if only virtually. In fact, I wrote this week about how it's quickly become one of the most important apps--period.
Of course, as the vast majority of people start working from home, it shouldn't come as a surprise that the hackers have gone to work. Apparently, one of their favorite new tricks is to crash your Zoom party. In some cases, the party crashes aren't just there to snoop on your meeting or family reunion, they are taking over and sharing inappropriate material.
To protect your meeting, here are a few things you should do:
1. Disable Guest Screen Sharing
By restricting screen sharing to the host, you can prevent anyone else from being able to display what is on their desktop. It won't stop anyone from joining your meeting, but it will at least keep them from taking over the meeting and sharing inappropriate material.
2. Require the Host to Be Present
Zoom does provide the option for your meeting to start when the first person joins, even if it's not the host. This can be convenient if you're hosting a meeting but running a few minutes behind. Everyone else can get started in the meantime.
If you want to protect your meetings, however, it's best to turn this off. That way, you'll know that no one can start your meetings without you--including a hacker or "Zoombomber" (yes, that's apparently a real term). To do this, make sure the "Join before host" setting is off (it's off by default).
3. Keep Your Personal Meeting ID Private
Don't share your personal meeting ID (PMI) online. If you do, it's relatively easy for anyone to find it and join any meeting you're hosting. Instead, use a unique meeting ID for each separate meeting. When you schedule a meeting, you can have Zoom do this by default. Just make sure "Use Personal Meeting ID when scheduling a meeting" is toggled off.
By the way, this won't only keep away bad actors away, it also helps make sure that you don't accidentally end up with the attendees from your next meeting dropping in early.
4. Use a Password
If you do use your PMI, you can enable the feature in Zoom that protects those meetings with a password, and only share it with the people you want in your meeting. Just be careful not to share it online, otherwise it defeats the entire point.
5. Use the Waiting Room
Another option is to enable to waiting room feature, which places every guest in a virtual waiting room before the meeting starts. When you're ready, you'll then have to manually admit your guests. This gives you control over who can attend and makes it easier to keep unwanted guests out.
The downside is that if you're meeting with a large number of participants, it can be cumbersome to have to manually admit everyone. In addition, if someone joins the meeting late, you'll need to be paying attention and let them in. Still, if it's important to you that only your invited guests attend your meeting or webinar, this is probably the most reliable way to control who gets in. | <urn:uuid:b6b50921-39dd-4d82-a5ad-3e669c467ca5> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/hackers-are-trying-to-get-into-your-zoom-meetings-here-are-5-ways-to-stop-them.html?cid=sf01002 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.966779 | 680 | 1.71875 | 2 |
In case you want information on the climate and weather of Jaipur, this article will be of help. Read on to explore Jaipur weather forecast.
Weather of Jaipur
Jaipur is the capital city of the
state of Rajasthan and is situated in the north eastern parts of
Rajasthan. Summers are quiet warm with temperature rising up to 45 'C
and proper care should be taken of water intake to stay fit during these
conditions. In winters days are usually fine but during the night time
temperature might drop to about 3 'C. Best time to visit Jaipur is
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Instagram cheat sheet
What is Instagram?
Instagram is a photo and video sharing social network.
Like other social networks, you get a profile and a newsfeed where new posts from accounts you follow will appear. You can post your own photos, and there is also a “regram” option (like a retweet) so you can share photos from other accounts with your followers.
Why use Instagram?
Before we look at how to use Instagram, it’s probably sensible to look at why you should use it before investing time and resources developing a presence.
Instagram boasts the highest engagement rate of any social network with an average post engagement of 4.21% (versus Facebook’s <1% average post engagement).
It is a highly visual platform, and represents a very effective way to share visual content with a social audience. It also offers excellent opportunities for audience engagement – ASOS and Starbucks are two brands that are particularly good at this.
Instagram also offers paid advertising options available through Facebook’s Ads Manager dashboard (for those who don’t know, Facebook owns Instagram).
The following tips are designed to help you use Instagram to effectively engage with your audience.
The best brands develop a content strategy with clear objectives to deliver content that’s on-brand, well-crafted and audience-appropriate. Instagram for business has plenty of advice on this matter, as well as some other tips for getting started.
Similar to Twitter, hashtags are a way to categorise posts and make them searchable by (and visible to) accounts that don’t follow you.
However, unlike Twitter’s 140 character Tweet limit, Instagram captions can extend up to 2,200 characters. While it’s really not recommended that your captions are that long, this does mean that it’s perfectly acceptable to make liberal use of (relevant) hashtags.
You can use the “explore” page to find out the most popular hashtags related to the type of content you wish to share.
Good quality photos
Instagram is a visual platform, so high quality photos are a must.
Unless you are lucky enough to have an in-house photographer at your disposal, it is well worth investing a little time and energy in brushing up on your photography skills.
There is a wealth of information available on how to take better photos for Instagram, but this Buzzfeed article is a good place to start.
Use other photography apps
Hyperlapse allows you to shoot short time-lapse videos, while you can combine multiple images into a single collage-type image using Layout. Both are useful to add some variety to your Instagram posts. Below is an example of a hyperlapse video from Visit Copenhagen.
Captions are useful to add context to your posts, or to link posts into a narrative. Brand storytelling is a popular technique to use on Instagram and great for driving engagement, here are some good examples of how it can be done.
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My dream dinner guest is Maira Kalman. I want to cook something for her, I want to have a cup of tea with her, and then I want to for a long walk with her. If you are familiar with any of Ms. Kalman’s wide range of work, you may understand why I beam at the mention of her name. For those unfamiliar, may I take a moment of your time to recommend her work.
Ms. Kalman is probably most well known for her work on The New York Times blog site. It is from this site that she compiled the observations and stories that make up her most recent works. Before that time, she worked primarily as a children’s book illustrator, but also making a known name with work in The New Yorker and as a designer.
What may be most fun about Kalman’s work is describing it. The Principles of Uncertainty, which was my introduction to her, is a volume of daily observations made simply, but with grace and elegance (“A cheeseburger deluxe, things are really deluxe around here,” she muses at a cheeseburger ordered at a diner). But whether praising the watermelon man or Goethe’s Faust, she does it with a knowledgable yet lighthearted air, allowing the reader to slow down, and appreciate on their own the occasional levity of life.
Her newest work, And the Pursuit of Happiness, is no different. I devoured and loved every page of this book. This time around, she uses her natural enthusiasm towards a more common, dedicated approach – the study of history. The book jacket features a very unique illustration of Benjamin Franklin on the cover, and on the back, a piece of pie, and the words, “History makes you hungry.” Kalman is at the inauguration of President Obama, she visits Monticello and muses on Jefferson, and dines at the Supreme Court cafeteria – giving each the time she feels, and the reader will in turn agree, they so rightfully deserve.
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There are several grounds that can lead to business disputes in Louisiana. Business may disagree about the terms of contracts and prior arrangements. Billing issues, property matters and other grounds can also give rise to disputes between businesses.
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A crowd-funding campaign by the Giraffe Heroes Foundation, Basel, commencing September 11th, 2020 at 10 am:
Campaign Text and Press Release
Giraffe Heroes for Ecology & Climate Adaptation
The Bees and Trees Initiative – Resilience Against Viruses and Other Ailments
Six personalities from Switzerland, Belgium and Spain join hands for a common cause: ecology and climate adaptation. With YOU, we want to support their fight and amplify their impact.
Nature – the common good, at risk – through exploitation and climate change. Therefor we engage for climate adaptation and the regeneration of a healthy environment: we start at community level and with practical skills, naturalizing villages with trees and plants, reinvigorating the bees, teaching the crafts and the arts necessary in our times. With YOUR HELP we can give this work greater impact and make it the start of a paradigm change. We are inviting you to come on board, be part of this struggle for the common goal, to keep the planet a human affair. We are:
- André Wermelinger, Fribourg, Switzerland: engineer, reseacher and founder of FREETHEBEES, an NGO which puts the needs of bees before the wants of beekeepers . This project makes his achievements available for the First European Bee Reserve, Alpujarra, Spain.
- Hendrik Haers, Bassevelde, Belgium: a once veterinarian, Hendrik now devotes his talents to re-naturalize villages in a way that humans and nature can come together again in harmony. He specializes in fauna and flora alike including bees as a key element as well as putting emphasis on the proper planting of trees. This project will give him an audience not only in Belgium, but Switzerland and Spain alike.
- Cosco – Louis de Cordier, Alpujarra, Spain: artist, explorer and social activist, Cosco is about to start the First European Bee Reserve with our help in an innovative way, high in the Spanish Sierra Nevada Mountains.
- Chris Malins, Alpujarra, Spain: Chris is a teacher and researcher and has been developing holistic nature-based educational ideas for teachers and children for over a decade. He also has a specialist interest in tree morphology and overall his educational work focuses on the importance of experiential interactions with nature for kids and adults alike. With our help we enable him to put his knowledge to an international audience via a lecture series outlining his GreenTransitioning Program.
- Dimi Dumortier, Rotselaar, Belgium: activist, artist, actor, film maker….. Dimi has produced extraordinary documentaries on shoestring budgets. His present project is the film Not Your Bee following his previous bee documentary about the issue with The Wild Bees that Keep Us. With our help Dimi will be able to document the work of this nascent movement “GECA: Giraffes for Ecology and Climate Adaptation”.
- Tom A., Basel, Switzerland: founder of Giraffe Heroes Foundation (GHF) and initiator of the campaign. GHF identifies and commends people who Stick Their Neck Out for the common good and coordinates their efforts to increase impact where possible – and this is what THIS campaign is about.
This campaign shall be the first in a series of events through which a wider audience shall be brought into the fold of a growing movement for a healthier, more resilient environment. In today’s society nature needs our help as much as we are dependent on nature. All the Giraffe Heroes above work on creating awareness for the possibility as well as necessity to benefit from and contribute to a nature in harmony with society, where society heals with a healing nature. We hope you will join and SEE YOU SOON!
Over the course of the coming six weeks we shall present you with details of all the individual works in progress.We hope you will want to support us and we invite you to become a part of our network, the Giraffe Heroes for Environment and Climate Adaptation (GECA)!
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To finance the activities of the presented Giraffe projects we need at least CHF 50’000. No upper limit has been defined for the campaign. Without these minimum funds, however, our heroes cannot implement their projects.
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If you want to join us and help our Giraffes please go to the campaign website
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The paper highlights the role of social media that women entrepreneurs are using to empower themselves in developing countries like Sri Lanka and Zambia. It discusses opportunities offered and how the women are bypassing established social and cultural structures to claim their own digital space.
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Voices of Texas History
1919 broadside entitled "Handicapped," which appeals for support for women's suffrage
Read by former First Lady Laura Bush in December 2009
About the document
In 1919, the male voters of Texas went to the polls to determine the fate of women's suffrage in Texas. Suffragists mounted a massive campaign to pass the proposed constitutional amendment to grant women the right to vote, holding mass meetings, circulating petitions, going door-to-door, and circulating more than 300,000 pieces of literature, including this broadside entitled "Handicapped."
About Laura Bush
Laura Bush, a native of Midland, was First Lady of Texas from 1995-2000, and First Lady of the United States from 2001-2009. A former teacher and librarian, she has long focused on promoting the causes of literacy, education, and women's health.
A person without a vote is handicapped becuase voters choose representatives to make laws for them.
Voteless persons cannot choose representatives to make laws for them.
Women without votes are handicapped before law and politically.
The vote is a modern labor-saving device like the telephone, the typewriter, the electric light, the trolley. If you don't have these modern advantages you are handicapped. So are women without a vote.
The voting class can make a mighty demand through their chosen representatives, while the voteless woman humbly presents a petition.
The vote is an instrument for getting the kind of government that you want.
The vote is a weapon; without it, woman is defenseless, exploited, handicapped.
Men found they needed the vote and they got it.
Women find they need the vote and are trying to get it.
Women are asking you to give them the vote.
WILL YOU REMOVE THEIR HANDICAP?
Vote and work for the Suffrage Amendment May 24
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Lady Godiva (1040 - 1067) was an 11th century Anglo-Saxon noblewoman who, according to a legend dating back at least to the 13th century, rode naked, only covered in her long hair, through the streets of Coventry in order to gain a remission of the oppressive taxation imposed by her husband on his tenants. Despite its considerable age, it is not regarded as plausible by modern historians. Some historians have discerned elements of pagan fertility rituals in the Godiva story whereby a young "May Queen" was led to the sacred Cofa's tree perhaps to celebrate the renewal of spring. Engraved by T.L. Atkinson, 1891.
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Located on the north shore of Santa Cruz Island, Black Turtle Cove is a perfect spot to check out sharks; we spotted black tip and white tip sharks on the way over. It’s also a dream destination for getting some peace and quiet.
Exploring Black Turtle Cove
This is a place like no other. Part of the Galápagos National Park, Black Turtle Cove is a quiet sanctuary for local wildlife. Boats have to turn off their motors here, so you’ll rarely hear more than the sounds of nature around you.
From the panga, we navigated into the cove and the mangrove forest. It is peaceful and full of animals, like turtles, sharks, and rays. And the mangroves! The trees themselves are beautiful.
Black Turtle Cove is a lush area and the perfect chance to get into the local animals’ secret hideaways.
We saw herons and pelicans all over the trees, and there are rumors that Galápagos sharks lurk in the waters of the mangroves.
Exploring on a silent panga made the whole experience feel completely serene. Navigating through the mangroves in slow-mo was perfect for snapping shots of the animals in their natural habitat.
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Society tells us that men are supposed to go out into the world and earn the wages while women are supposed to stay at home and raise kids. Society, as many great thinkers have said, is stupid. It’s all very 1950s and Revolutionary Road and most people not from the fever swamp would acknowledge that these gender roles are detrimental to the world and terrible and dumb. Still, the pernicious effects remain in our psyche! Now, you can either believe that even the most enlightened people are still sick on some deep down interior level, or you can be the sort of person who doesn’t believe things, but either way it’s true.
How true is it? This true:
This new study, showcased in the June issue of the American Sociological Review, found that men who are 100% economically dependent on their spouses were most at risk for cheating, three times more at risk than women married to male breadwinners.
While, on average, women who are completely financially dependent on their husbands face about a 5% chance that they will stray, there is about a 15% chance that a man married to a female breadwinner will cheat, the study concluded.
“I think it has to do with our cultural notions of what it means to be a man and what … the social expectations are for masculinity,” the study author, Christin Munsch, an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Connecticut, told CNN.
Being economically dependent on their wives may threaten their manhood, Munsch said, and having an affair is a way to re-establish their masculinity, even if it’s all done subconsciously.
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Making my own ice cream has always been an interest, but there have been many challenges in finding recipes that work for me while also contributing to my overall health. The ingredient I found that made it all click happened to be Tofu, but specifically soft or silken tofu as firm tofu wouldn’t work for ice cream. The added benefit of this is that soft and silken tofu have less calories than firm tofu.
If you haven’t had tofu ice cream before and are curious as to what it tastes like, then this recipe is my personal recommendation. Here are a few reasons why I included Tofu in this recipe:
- Tofu is a complete source of protein, which means that it contains all nine amino acids.
- Tofu is a good source of calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, phosphorus and vitamin B.
- Consuming tofu as an alternative to animal protein can help lower cholesterol and decrease the risk of high blood pressure.
- Tofu contains soy isoflavones, which can help reduce bone loss and can increase bone mineral density. Soy isoflavones can help reduce menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes.
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- 1/8 tsp. Salt
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There is a millennia worth of anecdotal evidence supporting that weed helps with nausea.
For reasons scientists continue to explore, smoking weed often provides almost immediate relief to patients experiencing nausea and vomiting. However, there isn’t enough research explaining the mechanisms behind this effect.
Additionally, there is an association between chronic cannabis use and the development of cyclical vomiting in some users.
The two most abundant cannabinoids in marijuana are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). These cannabinoids induce medicinal effects in the body through different but synergistic mechanisms.
THC directly engages the endocannabinoid system, a neuromodulatory system consisting of cannabinoid receptors located throughout the body. CB1 and CBD receptors that transmit messages to the brain, pervade most organ systems.
A high concentration of CB1 receptors exist in the brain and nervous system while CB2 is predominantly found in immune cells with including:
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Mechanistically, THC blocks certain proteins that transport endocannabinoids for further chemical modification hence prolonging the activation of the CB1 receptor.
Cannabis and Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting
One of cannabis’ first uses in modern medicine was for managing cancer-related symptoms, especially chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. A 2019 review in Therapeutic Advances in Medical Oncology confirmed the beneficial role cannabis plays in the care of cancer patients.
After evaluating hundreds of peer-reviewed studies on the use of cannabis for the treatment of cancer-related symptoms, Kleckner et al. in the above report concluded the following about cannabis and nausea:
“There is evidence that cannabis or cannabis-derived products can alleviate chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and an inhalable form could be better for patients unable to retain oral medications. However, most data are from the 1980s, and cannabis has not been compared with modern anti-emetic regimens.”
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Modern vomiting controlling treatments are quite effective at preventing vomiting, but are not as effective at controlling nausea.
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Their findings were that those who ingested the spray with the cannabinoids “experienced less nausea and vomiting than those on the placebo.”
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Lack of research for cannabis treatment vs standard medicinal treatment
Despite the evidence, it’s surprising that there are no studies comparing cannabis and more typical medicinal treatments.
This is especially important since the overall cancer death rate has declined, the number of cancer survivors has increased and so has incidence of treatment including chemotherapy.
It’s critical that medical professionals have clear direction on how to guide their cancer patients as they navigate cannabis as an alternative therapy.
Cannabis and Morning Sickness
One of the most frequently experienced symptoms of pregnancy is morning sickness, or pregnancy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Despite the misnomer, it can last all day long and start at any point in the day or during the pregnancy.
For most women, morning sickness begins and ends in the first trimester. But some women experience nausea for their entire pregnancy, while others experience an extremely serious sickness called hyperemesis gravidarum, a cyclical vomiting condition that can, if untreated, leave both the mother and unborn child dangerously malnourished and dehydrated.
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Notes from southern Argentina where BP controls the main oil company
by Hernán Scandizzo / OPSur
Access to drinking water is not a new problem in the city of Comodoro Rivadavia or in the San Jorge Gulf. Some in the Argentine Patagonia, in the province of Chubut and northeast of Santa Cruz, experience it from birth. A widely circulated -and equally challenged- version of the discovery of oil in Comodoro Rivadavia in December 1907 attributes it to random fact: the hydrocarbons sprouted when a well was drilled, more than 500 meters deep, in search of water. Fable or not, from that moment the incipient port town became the cradle of the Argentine petroleum industry and, over the years, became the national capital of petroleum.
A century later, in places like Comodoro Rivadavia, Rada Tilly, and Caleta Olivia, conflicts over water are constantly on the rise. It is no longer just a question of access to water in quantity, but also in quality, since there are suspicions about the salubrity of underground aquifers, drilled for 110 years of extraction of hydrocarbons. To add to this, the river Senguer has been losing flow, which was manifested in a clear way with the disappearance of Lake Colhue Huapi in 2016, affecting Lake Musters, which supplies about 500 thousand people through aqueducts.
Public authorities in Chubut have tried to explain the situation as a consequence of the sharp decline of rains and snowfall, and mention natural “cycles” of the basin. In summary, for the authorities, “Nature” is the problem. Meanwhile, neighborhood assemblies and socio-environmental organizations in the region point the blame at the economic model: the mismanagement of water upstream of Lake Musters by the large agricultural establishments – which divert part of the flow to their fields – and oil companies, that require huge volumes to keep the mature fields in production through enhanced oil recovery.1
Turning to oil
After the drilling of that disputed well in Comodoro Rivadavia at the beginning of the 20th century, the extractive activity gradually relegated the agricultural sector to a marginal place, which was initially presented as a productive alternative in those lands. The same happened in the north of Santa Cruz, where the exploitation of the fields near Cañadón Seco first, and Las Heras later, determined the destiny of sheep farming alongside the ups and downs of the international price of the wool. Territory turned to the oil, wells multiplied by thousands. For national and provincial authorities, rent-seeking became a way of life, orientating public policies to this day to consolidate a monoproductory matrix centered on the extraction of hydrocarbons and energy generation.
“Three companies – Pan American Energy (PAE), YPF2 and Sinopec3 – account for 90% of the extraction in the San Jorge Gulf basin. YPF, with greater weight in Santa Cruz Norte, and PAE, with greater weight in Chubut, extract 38% and 39% of the oil; Sinopec contributes a bit over 10%, and the rest are fourteen companies that contribute the other 10%, “says Cesar Vicente Herrara, professor of Macroeconomic Policy and head of the Observatory of Natural Resource Economy of Southern Patagonia, Faculty of Economics, National University of Patagonia. The other companies operating in the basin are Enap Sipetrol Argentina, a subsidiary of Chile’s state-owned company; Tecpetrol, belonging to the Argentinean-Italian firm Techint; subsidiaries of US companies CRI Holding Inc and Apco Oil and Gas International Inc, and those of Argentine capital companies, Compañías Asociadas Petroleras SA, Unitec Energy, Petrolera Cerro Negro, Colhue Huapi SA, Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia, Alianza Petrolera Argentina, Roch SA, COPESA Cía Constructora Petrolera SA, Dapetrol y Petrominera Chubut, the last, is the state-owned company of Chubut.
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Towards the end of 1950, state oil compant YPF began drilling the oilfield Cerro Dragón, and immediately it was concessioned to the American Amoco. In September 1997, this company and Bridas, controlled by the Argentine family Bulgheroni, formed Pan American Energy LLC. The company was headquartered in Delaware, USA, and the shares were split 60-40, respectively. The following year Amoco merged with British Petroleum; later reduced its name to BP. Meanwhile, Bridas and CNOOC International – a subsidiary of China’s state oil company – formed the joint venture Bridas Corp. in 2010, in which both have equal shareholding and share in strategic decision-making.
Pan American Energy is the main operator with majority non-Argentine capital of the San Jorge Gulf. In 2014 Cerro Dragón, which is accessed mainly from the province of Chubut, accounted for 91% of the crude oil and 54% of the gas extracted by PAE. The field is clearly the backbone of the company in the country: 87% of its total proved reserves, according to the prospectus presented to the National Securities Commission of Argentina in 2015 by the British-Chinese-Argentine company. In 2016, 19% of the crude produced at the national level was extracted from Cerro Dragon. A third of the income of Chubut province comes from oil royalties, so that public coffers are heavily dependent on the sector and particularly on PAE.
Out of the more than 3700 wells used by the company, 70% are subject to secondary recovery processes; a percentage that extends to the whole basin, according to the Undersecretary of Hydrocarbons of Chubut province, Daniel Molina. In response to the widespread accusation that the water lacking in the homes is in the oil wells, PAE claims that its operations do not use fresh water, but reuses production waters.
More than a century passed since the drilling of the well that changed the history of the San Jorge gulf. Millions of barrels of crude and cubic meters of gas have been and are being taken from Earth’s entrails . Thousands built their lives around this activity; some became rich; the hydrocarbons and their derivatives got consumed in different parts of Argentina and beyond. A century has passed and problems with access to water is only worsen.
*Revised version of the article that began the series of articles On water and oil, questions about the present of San Jorge Gulf basin.
1Enhanced oil recovery basically consists of injecting water and chemicals, or gases, which contribute to ‘drag’ / ‘sweep’ the oil into the well and thus increase extraction.
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As a butcher, you can either work for an employer in a processing plant or retail shop. However, many elect to start their own businesses. A butcher's shop is a niche retail shop that specializes in preparing cuts of meat for customers who come in solely for meat products. Other butchers actually turn their talents into a restaurant that specializes in prime meats, including steaks, prime rib, pork and fish.
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Windows 11 typically times out your screen after five minutes if you’re using the battery and fifteen minutes if you’re online. This is a useful power-saving feature, but it can be annoying to have to shake the mouse to wake the screen every time you’re making coffee.
Fortunately, we’ll show you how to prevent your screen from timing out before you’re ready below. We’ll show you up to three ways to do this – Settings app, Control Panel, and Command Prompt.
How to change screen timeout via Windows 11 via Settings
You can easily adjust screen timeout settings in a variety of scenarios by using the Settings app. It only takes a few seconds in total.
⚠️ please note: The process below is the same in Windows 11 as it is in Windows 10. However, keep in mind that we will be using screenshots from Windows 11, so your user interface might look a little different. We’ll point out any changes you should be aware of as they come out.
- Click on Start and click on “Settings”
If you’re using Windows 11, you can hit the Settings button above the Power button instead.
- Click “System” in the Settings sidebar, then click “Power and Battery”
If you’re using Windows 10, you’ll need to tap “System” in the icon grid instead, then “Power and battery” in the sidebar.
- Expand the “Screen and sleep” section and change the screen timeout settings
You can turn off your screen completely by setting the online and offline settings to “never”.
How to make your monitor work longer in the control panel power options
You can stop your screen from timing out in Control Panel as well. This has exactly the same effect and even the same options but may provide an interface that is more familiar to that used in the old UI.
- Press Start and type “Control Panel”, then click on the top result
- Type “Power Options” in the search bar and then click “Power Options” in the main window
- Click “Choose when to turn off the display” in the sidebar
- Change the screen timeout settings to suit your preference and hit Save Changes
Remember, you can prevent your screen from timing out completely by changing one or both of them to ‘Never’.
How to change screen timeout via advanced power plan settings
Alternatively, you can turn off your screen when you don’t want it to by changing your power plan settings. It can also be accessed via the Control Panel.
- Press Start/Search and type “Control Panel,” then click on the top result
- Type “Power Options” in the Control Panel search bar and click “Power Options”
- Click “Change plan settings” next to your active power plan
- Click on “Change advanced power settings”
- Expand the “Display” and “Turn off display after” headings, adjust the values, and press OK
You can turn off your screen completely by typing “0” as a number.
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If you prefer to use the command line or are using a GUI-less installation such as Windows Server, you can adjust the display timeout settings using the command prompt. It is very easy to remember the power settings commands:
- Right-click on the Start button and select “Windows Terminal”
If you are using Windows 10, you can just open Command Prompt instead.
- Press the down arrow next to the new tab icon and choose Command Prompt
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In light of this, we will present some United States-based banks that offer money when you open an account (checking or savings).
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In the United States, JPMorgan Chase is the largest bank. Having been formerly known as Bank of Manhattan, Chase Bank began offering a huge bonus to people who opened a direct deposit checking account in 2000. $ 300 is the bonus. Bonuses aren’t available, however, to people with a negative balance, current Chase customers, or people who recently closed their account. You should be aware that there is a monthly service fee of $12 associated with the checking account. It is always nice to get a bonus of $ 300.
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In addition, JPMorgan Chase, through its subsidiary Chase, is one of the Big Four banks in the U.S.
Until 1955, it was known as the Bank of the Manhattan Company (New York) before merging with National Chase Bank (1987-1954), thereafter known as Chase Manhattan Bank.
$ 300 is the bonus. Bonuses aren’t available, however, to people with a negative balance, current Chase customers, or people who recently closed their account. You should be aware that there is a monthly service fee of $12 associated with the checking account. It is always nice to get a bonus of $ 300.
If you open a first-class checking account with HSBC, you’ll receive a $ 475 bonus, just like Chase Bank. It is important for you to know that in order to qualify for a bonus, you must maintain a Premier Checking account with $ 5,000 in it for three full months.
Beneficiaries will receive the voucher for 12 months. Direct deposit is required to make this an option.
HSBC Holdings plc, also known as HSBC, is a British organization of banks and money administrations headquartered in London, United Kingdom. By resources, it is the eighth largest bank in the world, and the second biggest in Europe after BNP Paribas.
In contrast, in 2012 the United States accused the bank of laundering 881 million dollars from drug trafficking, and in 2014 the Brussels prosecutor charged HSBC’s assistant with misrepresenting an appraisal.
M&T Bank offers a bonus of $ 250 for the opening of a new checking account and $ 100 for opening a new savings account when you open a new account. Within 90 days after opening the account, the account requires only a deposit of 500 dollars. In contrast, the savings account requires a minimum balance of $5,000 each month.
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You have a good chance of receiving a $ 400 bonus if you open a checking account with Wells Fargo within certain dates. Open a checking account online and make a minimum deposit of $ 4,000 within 90 days to qualify, and you cannot have had a Wells Fargo account in the past 12 months.
Wells Fargo & Company, or Wells Fargo Bank, is a well-known American multinational financial services company headquartered in San Francisco, California, with offices throughout the United States.
It is the fourth largest bank in the United States by absolute resources and the fourth largest bank in the world by market capitalization. According to the 2018 Fortune 500 ranking of the largest American companies, it is ranked 26th.
- Until September 2016, it was the world’s largest bank by market capitalization, overtaking ICBC, before falling behind JPMorgan Chase.
- An embarrassment that involved several million false financial balances and the illegal control of several records by Wells Fargo representatives followed.
- The most relevant instances of corporate corruption around the world were documented in a Netflix series called Dirty Money.
Wells Fargo ranked third in bank stores in 2017 behind Bank of America and Citigroup. As the association’s primary subsidiary, National Bank Wells Fargo Bank, NA assigns its primary office to Sioux Falls.
When you open a checking account with Citizens Bank, you will receive a $300 bonus. A minimum deposit of $500 within 60 days and a brand new checking account are required for the bonus.
- Register for the online correspondence service and stop operating in the office.
- Stay for at least 24 months.
- A resident bank is required.
You can get an instant advance of $300 at Citizens Bank when you open a financial record. The reward will be other individual financial records and a base store of at least $500 within 60 days.
Two different types of account are eligible for TD Bank bonuses. You can get a $ 300 welcome bonus if you open a new TD Bank account and deposit $ 2,500 within 60 days. All you have to do is open a new account with TD Bank. Alternatively, you can sign up for the convenience checking promotion and receive a $ 150 bonus after depositing $ 500 within 60 days.
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The best banks in the United States
- Taking money from individuals or substances in excess, referred to as financial sponsors or savers.
- Under various monetary instruments, deficit individuals and specialists known as borrowers will be able to obtain this money.
- “Spread” or differential is the difference between commissions for dynamic loans and non-involved loans paid through intermediation.
Generally, the term banking is inseparable from the financial framework. In essence, a central bank is an organization of banks or financial establishments offering types of financial assistance in a nation or region.
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In his article "Through African Eyes", John Azumah relates how North American churches can embody cultural imperialism with a very paternalistic attitude to spiritually healthy, vibrant and doctrinally orthodox African churches.
I have a personal passion for leadership and young people. For this reason, I raise the question: What are we doing in our churches to intentionally raise up young Black and Reformed leaders?
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Lifesum is a fitness application that can fundamentally change the user’s lifestyle.
- to improve overall health indicators;
- to collect muscle mass;
- to reset weight – fat deposits.
- the progress bar of the user;
- library of physical exercises;
- calorie Counter – visualization of digested and spent calories.
The algorithm of Lifesum
The application automatically removes and analyzes data about the user’s physical health. Based on the physiological characteristics and culinary preferences of the user, the application creates for him an individual nutrition and exercise plan.
The plan depends on the goals set by the user: to improve the health, gain weight or lose weight.
The substantive part of the plan is accompanied by the photo, video, and textual information, the purpose of which is to motivate the user to lead a healthy – sporty – way of life.
The advantage of Lifesum over other fitness applications is that the application:
- Carefully follows the calories consumed and spent by the user.
- Promptly responds to changes in the user’s diet.
- Creates for the user an individual plan for nutrition and exercise – these are recipes, diet, and exercise.
- There is round the clock support.
Motivation is the foundation of success. Visualization of success or failure stimulates the user to begin, and to continue the initiated work at the subconscious level. Millions of people worldwide have already benefited from it. Join to become beautiful, healthy, and successful!
Features of Lifesum:
- The application integrates with smart bracelets such as Google Fit S-Health. Fitness user data is exported in any direction – thus, the user becomes available to the indicators of his physical activity in any place, wherever he is – at work, in the fitness club, on the sports field.
- The Lifesum application has a Premium version. In the premium version, more options and functions are available to the user:
- the application develops a specialized nutrition plan for the user;
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There are many myths and a great deal of misinformation on the internet about COVID-19. The good news is that reliable information is available from trusted public health sources, such as the VDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , the American Academy of Pediatrics , and the World Health Organization .
Here are the facts that counter common myths making their rounds on the internet and social media.
Children can get severe COVID-19 illness.
Although children do not seem to be at higher risk of getting COVID-19, they can still get infected and can also spread the virus to others. Although most children who get COVID-19 will have mild symptoms or have no symptoms at all, some can get severe COVID-19 illness. Babies younger than 1 year and children with certain underlying medical conditions may be even more likely to have severe illness from COVID-19. Multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) another rare but serious childhood disease reportedly linked to COVID-19. Post-COVID conditions, or ‘long COVID’, in children are currently being studied. Post-COVID conditions are ongoing symptoms of COVID-19 weeks or months after first being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19.
You should get a COVID-19 vaccine, even if you have already had COVID-19.
Studies have looked at people who had COVID-19 illness in their past. Protection that comes from “natural immunity” after COVID-19 illness can vary. The amount of protection can depend on the amount of time that has passed since COVID-19 illness, severity of illness, and the variant of the virus. The strength and duration of this protection is unclear more than 10 to 12 months after the infection. With natural infection, there is an added risk of developing severe illness and complications like long COVID. Even people with COVID-19 who have mild illness or no symptoms can suffer from long COVID.
Vaccination is the safest way to get protection from severe illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19 Protection from vaccination decreases over time, which is why CDC recommends booster doses. Being up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations , including being boosted when eligible, provides protection against severe outcomes caused by variants (though a bit lower protection against the Omicron variant and its BA.2 subvariant). For those who have already had COVID-19, getting vaccinated strengthens protection and lowers their risk of getting COVID-19 again even further.
COVID-19 vaccines do not cause COVID-19.
None of the available COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. contain the live virus that causes COVID-19. This means that a COVID-19 vaccine cannot make you sick with COVID-19. There are common side effects to getting the COVID-19 vaccine. A few examples are pain or swelling of the arm where you got the shot, fever, tiredness, or headache. These are all normal and expected reactions that show your body is developing protection against COVID-19. These reactions do not mean that you got COVID-19 from the vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccines do not alter your DNA.
The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines use mRNA to build protection against COVID-19. The mRNA never enters the nucleus of the cells (where your DNA is found) so it cannot change your DNA. The mRNA dissolves shortly after the shot is given. Learn more about how mRNA vaccines work at Understanding mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines. The third COVID-19 vaccine, Johnson and Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, is a viral vector vaccine. Viral vector vaccines use a modified version of a different, harmless virus (that is, the vector). They can’t replicate in or harm the body to carry information to cells. The immune system then builds antibodies to fight the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. The genetic material delivered by the viral vector does not enter into a person’s DNA. Learn more about viral vector vaccines at Understanding Viral Vector COVID-19 Vaccines.
The vaccines were not rolled out too quickly.
Messenger RNA (mRNA) technology behind the COVID-19 vaccines is not new and COVID-19 vaccines have now been in use since the middle of 2020. More than 250 million Americans have received at least one dose of these vaccines. The mRNA technology has been in development for over 20 years. It helps against other diseases, like the flu, Zika, and rabies. Vaccine makers created this technology to help respond quickly to new pandemic diseases, like COVID-19. The same steps taken to develop other vaccines were also used for COVID-19 vaccines. But in the COVID-19 vaccine development process, many of these steps could partially overlap with each other, saving critical time. There were also important advances in logistics. For example, researchers adapted clinical study sites originally built for HIV and flu to support COVID-19 vaccine studies.
COVID-19 vaccines do not cause infertility.
There is no evidence that COVID-19 vaccination causes any problems with pregnancy. This includes the development of the placenta. Female or male fertility problems are not a side effect of any vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines.
COVID-19 vaccines are safe for pregnant people and their growing babies.
Many people have become pregnant after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Antibodies made after COVID-19 vaccination do not cause any problems with becoming pregnant now or in the future. The same is true for ingredients in the COVID-19 vaccine. We know that getting an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant reduces the risk for COVID-19 infection. A report that focused on people who received an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy found that pregnant people, even those vaccinated before 20 weeks of pregnancy, had no increased risk for miscarriage. CDC and VDH encourage pregnant people to get vaccinated now to protect themselves from COVID-19. This recommendation also is true for those thinking about becoming pregnant and those currently breastfeeding. Pregnant and lactating people with more questions should talk with their healthcare provider about vaccination and about which vaccine is right for you.
On the other hand, COVID-19 disease is a very large problem for pregnant people and for pregnancies. We know that pregnant people are at higher risk of severe COVID-19 illness than those who are not pregnant. Pregnant people with COVID-19 might also be more likely to have miscarriages, preterm deliveries, and low birth weight babies than those not infected.
COVID-19 vaccines will not make you magnetic.
COVID-19 vaccines do NOT contain any metals such as iron, nickel, cobalt, and lithium or any other ingredients that could possibly create an electromagnetic field at the site of your injection. They are also free from manufactured products such as microelectronics, electrodes, carbon nanotubes, and nanowire semiconductors. Also, the dose for a COVID-19 vaccine is less than one-thirtieth of an ounce. Even if the vaccine had a magnetic metal, this amount is too low for magnets to be attracted to your vaccination site.
COVID-19 vaccines do not have a microchip.
Vaccines are built to protect you from disease, not to track your movement. You can learn more about the ingredients at Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States.
COVID-19 vaccines do not make you ‘shed’ the virus.
Shedding of a vaccine’s components can only happen when the vaccine contains a weakened version of the virus. The currently available COVID-19 vaccines do not contain the virus that causes COVID-19, so shedding is not possible. The COVID-19 vaccines used in the U.S. have full FDA approval or are authorized for emergency use. These vaccines were carefully evaluated in large-scale clinical trials. The trials proved they are both safe and effective at preventing serious illness from COVID-19. Check out the VDH’s COVID-19 Vaccination FAQs to make sure you are getting accurate information from a credible source.
COVID-19 vaccines prevent the spread of the virus and severe outcomes, like hospitalization or death.
Now, more than one million Americans have died from COVID-19. Even though most COVID patients survive, death rates due to COVID-19 vary widely, for example, by age, and underlying health conditions. The vaccine does more than just prevent death. It works well to prevent severe illness, hospitalization, and long COVID. Vaccination can also help keep hospitals from getting overwhelmed again with COVID-19 patients to the point that they do not have enough staff or beds to care for people with other serious illnesses. You can view cases and deaths by vaccination status on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Rates of COVID-19 Cases and Deaths by Vaccination Status dashboard . Virginia data are expected to be included by this summer.
Comirnaty is the new name for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
On August 23, 2021, the FDA granted full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Their vaccine is marketed as the Comirnaty vaccine, to persons aged 16 years and older. New name, same vaccine: the Comirnaty vaccine is the same Pfizer vaccine as the one that was first authorized for use in December 2020. Full approval of a COVID-19 vaccine means that the vaccine can be used even when there is not a public health emergency. See the CDC’s full list of ingredients for the Pfizer Comirnaty vaccine .
Spikevax is the new name for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
On January 31, 2022, the FDA granted full approval of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is marketed as the Spikevax vaccine, to persons aged 18 years of age and older. New name, same vaccine: the Spikevax vaccine is the same Moderna vaccine as the one that was first authorized for emergency use in December 2020. Full approval of a COVID-19 vaccine means that the vaccine can be used even when there is not a public health emergency. See the CDC’s full list of ingredients for the Moderna Spikevax vaccine .
Masks do not hurt your immune system.
Masks help limit the amount of virus-containing respiratory droplets that go into the air to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Doctors, nurses and other medical staff have been wearing face masks for decades. Disposable masks should be thrown away if they become wet or dirty, and should only be used one time. Cloth face coverings should be washed. See the VDH Masks web page for more information.
You cannot get COVID-19 from eating food.
You should not wash your food with bleach. It could burn your mouth, throat or stomach and make you sick. However, you should not share utensils or cups with other people who might have COVID-19. Foods like garlic, onions, and pepper are healthy foods that may have some germ fighting abilities but there is no proof or evidence that eating them will protect you from or cure COVID-19. Also, hot peppers might make your nose run so be sure to have tissues on hand when enjoying spicy food!
Drinking alcohol (beer, wine, liquor) will not protect you from getting COVID-19.
Drinking too much can lead to many other health issues. Spending time in poorly ventilated places such as bars can increase your risk of being exposed to COVID-19, because people are often in close contact in bars for long periods of time.
There is no current scientific evidence to recommend ivermectin for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19.
The FDA and NIH have not approved or authorized the use of ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19 in humans. In a recent randomized clinical trial (RCT) of 490 patients, researchers found that the use of ivermectin during early illness did not prevent the progression to severe COVID-19 disease. Doctors use ivermectin to treat and prevent infection caused by parasites. Some studies described the effect of very large doses of ivermectin on SARS-CoV-2 in a laboratory setting. However, a person would need to take a large and dangerous dose of ivermectin to see a similar effect. Also, the ivermectin given to animals is very different from the ivermectin used for humans.
Therapies, such as monoclonal antibodies and oral antivirals, have been authorized by the FDA for the treatment of COVID-19 in the United States. Remdesivir, an antiviral drug, is also approved for COVID-19 treatment by the FDA.
The FDA no longer approves the use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine for treating people with COVID-19.
Research studies did NOT show that these drugs were helpful in treating COVID-19. And in fact, their use has caused a number of serious and long lasting side effects, including heart damage.
Drinking or breathing in household cleaners, bleach, or disinfectants will not work to prevent or kill the COVID-19 virus inside your body.
These chemicals can cause injuries or poison you. Do not use these products on your skin. Soap and water are all you need to safely clean your skin.
Ultraviolet (UV) light or lamps should not be used to disinfect your skin.
UV radiation can irritate or harm your skin and eyes. If you need to clean up, wash your hands with soap and water, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol or take a shower and put on clean clothes.
Gargling with mouthwash does not prevent COVID-19.
When the virus that causes COVID-19 enters the body, it is typically inhaled deep into the throat and lungs. Gargling with a mouthwash won’t prevent infection from virus particles that are inhaled into these deeper areas.
Cell phone networks did not cause the COVID-19 pandemic.
Viruses cannot travel through radio waves or mobile networks. This conspiracy theory was started through an uploaded internet video which was later proven to be false.
COVID-19 can still spread in hot weather.
Some people thought that COVID-19 would go away when the weather got hot, like the flu does each year. However, COVID-19 is not the flu and we now know that COVID-19 can easily spread during hot and humid weather.
The chance that COVID-19 could be spread by shoes is very low.
It’s a good idea to take shoes off at the door, especially if there are young children crawling or playing on the floor. This will keep dirt or germs from being brought into the house. Because older people are at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19, many long-term care facilities (nursing homes and assisted living facilities) are having people sanitize their shoes before entering as an extra safety measure.
If you need help sorting out other COVID-19 facts and myths, visit the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 MythBusters page or WHO's Science in 5 on COVID-19 - Vaccine myths vs science.
- Read VDH’s COVID-19 FAQs
- Read VDH’s COVID-19 Vaccination FAQs
- Read VDH's COVID-19 Fact Sheet
- Call VDH COVID-19 hotline at 877-ASK-VDH3 (877-275-8343) or 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682)
- Read CDC’s Stay Up To Date With Your COVID-19 Vaccines
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The Government Accountability Office, Congress’ chief investigative body, this month removed the U.S. Postal Service from its list of “high-risk” government agencies. For the first time in many years, the Postal Service is back on solid financial ground.
Being taken off the GAO’s “watch list” is great news for the Postal Service. But for the rest of us, even better news could be right around the corner. The Postal Service has taken the first step down a path of true reform – a path which could ultimately lead to granting employees ownership through privatization.
Each year, the GAO lists agencies at risk of becoming unable to “economically, efficiently, and effectively perform their missions.” The Postal Service had been on the list for more than five years. But under Postmaster General John Potter, it has succeeded in reducing costs, repaying outstanding debt and increasing productivity, all of which contributed to the GAO upgrade.
The most critical reason behind the Postal Service’s new financial outlook was a law passed last December that set up a dedicated stream of cash to pay down the USPS’s unfunded liabilities, which exceed $80 billion. These debt obligations largely represent future health care costs for postal workers.
The Postal Service was found to be overpaying into its workers’ retirement system. At the insistence of the Bush administration, the new law requires the Postal Service to direct most of that money to future health care costs and to pay down other liabilities.
Prior to this requirement, a taxpayer bailout of the Postal Service was growing more likely. Moreover, until now, privatizing the USPS was unrealistic because it would require finding investors willing to buy an organization saddled with such enormous unfunded liabilities.
But with sustained productivity gains, falling costs, and a new funding source for future health care costs, “If the Postal Service ever considers privatization, it no longer has to worry about the poison pill of massive unfunded liabilities,” says Michael Schuyler, a postal expert at the Institute for Research on the Economics of Taxation.
Privatization is not far-fetched. In 2001, Postmaster General William J. Henderson suggested privatizing the USPS and giving stock ownership to the employees.
The United States lags behind in opening up its postal market. Germany, Austria and Japan are privatizing their national posts, without subjecting consumers to gaps in the quality of service.
Others are de-monopolizing their postal markets, a process known as liberalization. The United Kingdom has fully liberalized, allowing private firms to compete with the Royal Mail. The rest of the European Union has committed to full postal liberalization by 2009.
While each of these countries presents a different model, there are valuable lessons to be learned about how privatization could work here.
And those lessons may soon be put to work. By creating a dedicated funding stream for future retirement costs, the postal reform legislation makes the USPS a much more attractive potential investment. Companies like General Motors, struggling with huge unfunded liabilities, now would envy the Postal Service.
And consumers would benefit, too. If privatization were coupled with de-monopolization, consumers would be able to send their letter from one of several companies, all of which would compete to offer the lowest prices and best service.
Postal workers could also benefit, as they would finally have the chance to share in any Postal Service profit and build their own reserve of private equity for retirement or their children’s education.
When the President’s Commission on the U.S. Postal Service set out in 2003 to reform the agency, Treasury Undersecretary Peter Fisher declared, “Our goal is not to privatize the postal service.” Given the USPS’s current financial outlook, and the favorable experiences of other nations with postal liberalization, however, the time for privatization is now on the horizon.
Robert R. Schrum is a research fellow at the Lexington Institute in Arlington, VA.
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National limerick Day has been full of laughter and fun for the residents at Primrose Croft Care Home in Cambridgeshire.
At first, they enjoyed listening to some of Edward Lear poetry from the book of nonsense. One of the favourites being “There was an old man with a beard”
Pearl then asked the residents if they wanted to try and do their own Limerick poems. Many of the residents laughed and rolled their eyes saying they can’t do that.
Pearl explained that there is a rule to making a Limerick and once they know that they are halfway there, the rule is that a limerick consists of five lines arranged in one stanza. The first line, second line and fifth line end in rhyming words. The third and fourth lines must rhyme.
As it is Mental Health Awareness week the first Limerick the residents decided to try related to nature. They decided to start off with a tree, where a bee sits and the last line was to be tree, the third line to end with flower and the fourth to rhyme with flowers would be hours. This is their finished Nature Limerick
There is a big old tree
And in it sits a bee
Looking down at all the flowers
Waiting patiently for the right hours
Until it is time for tea
Once the residents had collated their first ever limerick Pearl read it out and everyone felt very satisfied with themselves.
Edith wanted to do one about a birthday and came up with this one.
There was an old man from Crew
Who says Happy Birthday to you
He gives him a clock
Which said tick tock
And now its time for a brew
After Edith poem was read out Josephine said bless his cotton socks, so that got everyone thinking of another Limerick which ended like this.
There was a very crafty fox
That came across a dairy box
He smelt it from afar
And shouted out hurrah
Bless his cotton socks
Ursula suggested the word summer and straight away Rita called out mama and plumber for the rhyming words.
We are all looking forward to summer
Specially are dear beloved mama
Day & night – night & day
Working for our pay
So to pay the plumber
The last limerick was based on Hello.
We just want to say hello
To all our lovely fellows
Behind our doors
We’re wanting more
To make us feel more mellow
Residents said that they had really enjoyed this activity making up limericks and would never have thought of trying.
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My grandma sits shaking in her
Rocking chair, rocking.
Ten minutes ago, she got news that her mother died.
She had seen her earlier that day.
Sometimes things that you can't control
Are the absolute worst. Very rarely are they great.
Sometimes I wish I could take the wishes
From children with their shiny pennies.
Sometimes people cry over loss
And tears just need to fall in episodes of
Trembling, and shaking bones.
Because sometimes being strong is not enough.
Sometimes the rockers on chairs that rock,
They squeak. And maybe it's because
Sometimes those rockers get tired of being strong.
They get tired of being silent.
Sometimes you see things that you
Wish would stop replaying in your head.
Sometimes you hear abstract words
That just never leave the inside of your ears.
Sometimes when people grieve,
They get so wrapped up in who they lose
That sometimes they lose themselves.
My grandmother will not lose herself.
I have always known that
No matter what happens, she will
Always tell me to follow her footsteps and be strong,
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Second to agriculture, humbug is the biggest industry of our age.
— Alfred Nobel
By JACKIE LOVEJOY
Agritourism is a form of niche tourism that is considered a growth industry in many parts of the world, including Australia, Canada, and the United States. This is a thriving, up-and-coming industry, and families build their vacations and long weekends around visiting farmers markets and similar attractions.
I mentioned last month that I attended Farmers Market Boot Camp, hosted by the Michigan Farmers Market Association at Michigan State University. The charge is to bring fresh produce to urban areas and help create a thriving downtown atmosphere.
Let’s explore agritourism and how it will benefit our area, the new train station, and Dearborn and our surrounding areas.
You may or may not know that the Dearborn Area Chamber is a hub for exporters. We process Certificates of Origin to ensure proper (or no) taxes and tariffs are charged to the more than 200 free trade countries we do business with around the world.
The consultants to the International Chamber in Paris came to Dearborn to train us at the chamber last summer when I was first on board. Their awe at our Dearborn Farmers and Artisans Market was amazing!
From New Jersey and England, our trainers were delighted that our market “popped up” each Friday behind the Bryant Library and had a sundry of items available — from honey to fruit to furniture! They both could see building a vacation around this event, and we discussed the area markets, how we share vendors and even have Double Up Food Bucks available so all income levels can enjoy fresh locally grown produce.
It struck me then that this seemed unique to certain folks, and I began to explore the topic, and my memories. It turns out I have been prepped for agritourism my whole life!
I grew up working in the Eastern Market since I was 14, at Rocky Peanut Co. I am used to the early mornings, the vendors and artisans coming together, greeting the public and suggesting great menu items. I surprise people all the time by showing them you can eat the husk of a peanut besides just the roasted nut inside. It really has that peanut butter taste.
That’s what local vendors bring to the market, insider knowledge, cooking ideas and fun foods you may not normally try. Rafal Spice (now closed) was where my girlfriend Patty worked just down the block, and we would regularly recommend finds to each other. We would buy exotic coffees for our parents for Christmas, candies for our siblings, and all sorts of odd finds for each other. We made more than minimum wage ($3 per hour) and we stretched those dollars at the market.
Before I got to Eastern Market, my parents were early agritourists, though we didn’t know it at the time. Just an hour from home, Windsor and Kingsville, Ontario, and Romeo were our regular destinations. On a budget (it was the ’70s, my dad and uncle were laid off in the automotive trades) we used to pile into the car with my aunt, uncle and the five cousins, and hit the local farms.
My mom loved the brown eggs, we loved the peaches, and my aunt loved antiquing. We kids enjoyed the animals we were able to pet and see up close. Sometimes we could have 50 cents (my how times have changed) and we could hunt for a rare find for ourselves.
The Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary was always an enticement to be good (read “quiet”) in the car. We could pull in and see peacocks, just wandering around. We were surprised such “nature” was so close to home.
Fast forward, now I pass small wineries with alpacas and llamas as I travel Michigan. Thanks to Public Act 100, wineries bottling less than 5,000 gallons can sample and sell at farmers markets. Couple that with the huge trend of food trucks, musicians seeking an audience and local artists seeking a great venue, farmers markets have come full circle — and have become a destination to see.
Housed across the state in vacant fire houses, parking lots, shelters
and parks, farmers markets are hosted by chambers, downtown development authorities, and cities seeking to bring economy to the vendors, and variety to the residents.
The trend has taken off, and if you visit the Dearborn Farmers and Artisans Market, or one of our neighboring ones, you can see each area has it’s own personality and vibe. There are purely organic markets in Ann Arbor, “party” markets in Grand Rapids, the historic fire house in Holt, the Mennonite market in Port Sanilac, the list goes on and on.
Can you imagine getting off the train at our new train station, seeing Michigan Avenue on a Friday filled with shoppers and tents? I field vacationers’ calls all the time, and encourage them to check us out on a Friday. After all, the Welcome Center is right here too. Families have asked me about shopping because they want snacks for their hotel room; the farmers market is a wholesome option for them.
Get out and try one on, see if there is something interesting in your neighborhood or just 30 minutes away. Be sure to look for websites, or call ahead for information — musicians, attractions and demos are changing weekly at our market. Zumba at the market with me on June 13 for example.
MIFMA and the boot camp were awash in great ideas and promotions to try and we are exploring all sorts of fun for the public. I’ve said it before: Get out and be a tourist in our home town; the plentiful offerings are on the cutting edge. Don’t let the “humbug” get you. Get out and explore the markets in our great corner of Michigan. | <urn:uuid:d755426a-bc2a-4730-9499-6482a5aece81> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.downriversundaytimes.com/2014/06/01/lets-explore-agritourism-and-its-benefits-to-our-area/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.96346 | 1,228 | 1.75 | 2 |
From Robert W. Hefner’s introduction to Islam in an Era of Nation-States: Politics and Religious Renewal in Muslim Southeast Asia, ed. by Robert W. Hefner and Patricia Horvatich (U. Hawai‘i Press, 1997), pp. 18-19 (references omitted):
Another reason Islam poses such problems for students of modern politics has to do with the conviction once widespread among Western political theorists that religion is, at best, a declining historical force, destined to give way to the twin forces of economic modernization and nation-state formation. One of the more remarkable facts of late-nineteenth- and twentieth-century Western political theory was the near universality of this belief. On the left and on the right, among Marxists and Weberians, and among modernization theorists and their postmodern critics, the view that modernity is inherently secularizing—or, at the very least, so thoroughly destabilizing of religious certitudes as to demand the privatization of religion within a realm of personal belief—has dominated all the important schools of modern Western social thought.
Outside of Marxism, which had its own version, the most sustained expression of the secularization thesis was associated with the modernization theory of the 1950s and 1960s. Drawing on the works of Emile Durkheim and Max Weber, modernization theory asserted that modern political-economic development involves, above all else, the increasing differentiation and specialization of social and economic structures. Commerce and, later, industrialization bring about a growing division of labor, and this in turn promotes the differentiation of society into the pluralistic entities characteristic of much of the world today. It is the cultural consequence of this change that is the primary concern of secularization theorists. Where previously there was a “sacred canopy” stabilizing life experience and providing shared meanings, in modern times the canopy is rent and the collective bases of morality and identity are diminished or destroyed.
Given the severity of its forecasts, it is not surprising that from early on observers began to express doubts regarding the relevance of secularization theory for the Muslim world. Some theorists, such as the Turkish-born sociologist Bassam Tibi, continued to insist that secularization is intrinsic to modernization, and the Islamic world is no exception. How then to explain the Islamic revival occurring in the Muslim world today? Citing the experience of Christianity in Western Europe, Tibi notes that Protestantism, too, once had grandiose political aspirations, but it was eventually “domiciled within the sphere of interiority.” Islam, he predicts, will develop in a “parallel direction” because this is what modern development requires. It would seem that only inasmuch as the Islamic world is commandeered by antimodernizing reactionaries can it evade this privatization. Other observers of the Muslim world, however, appeared less certain of this prognosis. In his Islam Observed (a work that still shows the influence of his earlier training in modernization theory, which he subsequently rejected), Clifford Geertz argued that the “secularization of thought” is characteristic of the modern world. He attributed this trend to the “growth of science” and its destabilizing influence on revealed truths. Geertz qualified this generalization, however, by noting that “the loss of power of classical religious symbols to sustain a properly religious faith” can provoke the “ideologization of religion,” as the bearers of revealed truths mobilize against secularist assault. While thus embracing a variant of the secularization thesis, Geertz recognized the possibility of antisecularizing movements. Contrary to what he might argue today, however, he also implied that these were by their very nature countermodernizations, rather than alternative modernities.
Some observers, such as the philosopher and anthropologist Ernest Gellner, have been even more adamant in rejecting the relevance of the secularization thesis for the Muslim world. Unlike Tibi or Geertz, Gellner attributes this exceptionalism not to Islam’s antimodernizing dispositions, but to its uniqueness in adapting to the modern nation-state. The key, Gellner argues, is that Islam has been able to play a role in the nation-state functionally (but not substantively) equivalent to that of nationalism in the West. In the West, nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century nationalists revived and idealized popular ethnic culture, using it as an instrument of nation building. This change in political culture was facilitated by the social dislocation reshaping Europe, as the vertical allegiances of the feudal era were undermined and replaced by new lateral ones. Nationalism seized on the realities of vernacular language, folk customs, and myths of national origin to respond to this crisis and forge a new basis for the political order, one founded on the sovereignty of a “people” defined by common culture. In this manner, nationalism displaced Christianity as the key idiom of European political identity and, along the way, accelerated the secularization of modern European politics.
Gellner points out that a similar detraditionalization has altered social ties in the Muslim world. However, he argues that for several reasons Islam has been able to respond to the change while avoiding the secularist juggernaut. | <urn:uuid:a34d4630-0b61-446f-a753-ae2091234aea> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://faroutliers.wordpress.com/2007/09/03/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.952736 | 1,084 | 2.3125 | 2 |
typical animal embryo they at first seem remarkably haphazard. But presumably the main thing that is going on—as mentioned above—is that at different places and different times different sections of the underlying genetic program are being used, and these different sections can lead to very different kinds of behavior. Some may produce just uniform growth. Others may lead to various kinds of local folding. And still others may cause regions of tissue to die—thereby for example allowing separate fingers and toes to emerge from a single sheet of tissue.
But just how is it determined what section of the underlying genetic program should be used at what point in the development of the animal? At first, one might think that each individual cell that comes into existence might use a different section of the underlying genetic program. And in very simple animals with just a few hundred cells this is most likely what in effect happens.
But in general it seems to be not so much individual cells as regions of the developing animal that end up using different sections of the underlying program. Indeed, the typical pattern seems to be that whenever a part of an animal has grown to be a few tenths of a millimeter across, that part can break up into a handful of smaller regions which each use a different section of the underlying genetic program.
So how does this work? What appears to be the case is that there are cells which produce chemicals whose concentrations decrease over distances of a few tenths of a millimeter. And what has been discovered in the past decade or so is that in all animals—as well as plants—there are a handful of so-called homeobox genes which seem to become active or inactive at particular concentration levels and which control what section of the underlying genetic program will be used.
The existence of a fixed length scale at which such processes occur then almost inevitably implies that an embryo must develop in a somewhat hierarchical fashion. For at a sufficiently early stage, the whole embryo will be so small that it can contain only a handful of regions that use different sections of the genetic program. And at this stage there may, for example, be a leg region, but there will not yet be a distinct foot region. | <urn:uuid:c8a3688a-5b4f-4c5f-aaf7-64e1475ce73c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.wolframscience.com/nks/p419--growth-of-plants-and-animals/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.952267 | 440 | 3.515625 | 4 |
The brain is the central processing unit of the body. It is responsible for so many functions in the body that are not only mental, but physical. The brain as we age can show signs of debilitation and regression. This process is natural but can also be more severe in certain people than others. Studies are showing that the foods we eat, and even certain medications can influence and expedite the process of the brain aging. The overall health of the brain is referred to as cognitive health.
Cognitive health has become more and more in the forefront today of concern and care for people. Maybe you live a fast-paced life where your mind is always going. Like the body, the brain can get worn out and show signs of being broken down. Other things that effect cognitive health other than diet and medication is drug use, stress, lack of sleep, and lack of exercise.
Maintaining cognitive health is important. Taking steps to maintain or improve cognitive health while aging is important and knowing more about what influences the brain and cognition will also help. Aside from diseases of the brain that impact cognitive health, as stated levels of mental ability gradually change with age. There are steps though to help improve cognitive health:
- Take up a new hobby
- Solve all types of puzzles
- Play board games and card games
- Visit museums, zoos, and historical sites
- Become a student again
- Healthy Diet
Out of all the things on the list, maybe the most effective in studies has been exercise. Scientists have decoded how physical activity affects the brain. Studies that have been published in the last decade has shown that exercise directly improves the flow of blood in the brain and enhances the functionality of various neurotransmitters involved in cognitive processes.
Cognitive health is as important as physical health, and the two work interchangeably. By proving yourself with a health functioning body, you are only helping your mind, and vice versa. So make sure your time and energy is divided up into cognitive and physical health, especially as you age. | <urn:uuid:41131854-3c6b-4bdc-82dc-56bd07519175> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://1upnutrition.com/blogs/expert-advice/cognitive-health | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.96324 | 420 | 3.765625 | 4 |
Consider the plight of college composition teachers. Embedded in an educational system shaped by paper-based modes of production and the economics of collocation, they must expend significant amounts of mind-deadening instructional effort reading, commenting upon, and managing student documents.
The advent of Web-based learning technologies offers hope that this situation will change for the better one day. Course management systems such as WebCT and the specialized writing support systems Daedalus Online and ConnectWeb offer varying degrees of automated document management. Meanwhile, the practical applications of such researchers as Daniel Anderson and Fred Kemp are exploring the efficiencies that might be afforded by writing instruction cyber-environments (Foreman, 2000a, 2000b).
Though progress is relatively slow, I believe we should be heartened by a number of promising technologies developed in the commercial domain:
- Network analysis and tracking tools such as SilentRunner;
- The first generation of SCORM compliant learning content management systems;
- Intelligent agent technologies such as NativeMinds;
- Business to business (B2B) applications that integrate the computer systems of collaborating companies;
- Datamining tools from such vendors as MicroStrategy; and
- Collaborative tool suites such as InfoWorkSpace.
I suggest that the features and functions of such tools will eventually converge to form an instructional solution for the labor problem I have noted above. The following article addresses the problem and the potential solution.
A Tough Job
I begin with a belief formed over 30 years of teaching and classroom observation: it takes talent, commitment, and years of experience to produce excellent writing instruction. In particular, I have in mind the high-order competence needed to produce incisive and helpful commentary on a semester-long stream of student papers. Writing instructors will easily spend more than half of their instructional effort reading student work and then providing feedback. As such, the feedback system plays (and should play) a major role in student learning.
It is not unreasonable for a writing instructor to assign one significant assignment each week, and thus to read and comment upon 1,000 pages per course each semester. Having to read this mass of material (which is frequently boring, repetitious, and poorly written) is exceptionally tedious work. Worse yet, the instructor must read thoughtfully and skillfully so as to provide cogent, clear, precise, and relevant feedback in a very short period of time.
Now consider the conditions of the labor force that is called upon to perform such important work. Let my own university, George Mason, serve as an example. We teach approximately 290 required composition courses annually. We have five tenured/tenure line compositionists who teach a handful of these courses. The rest are taught by 30 or so teaching assistants, about 30 part-time adjuncts, and seven non-tenured but full-time instructors who each teach four courses per semester.
What can be said about the performance of these groups?
The tenured/tenure line group consists of professional compositionists, with relatively light teaching loads, who can be expected to provide instruction at a very high level. They teach a small fraction of the composition courses. The TAs, though earnest, committed, and ably directed by the English Department, are learning on-the-job a set of skills that I believe take years of experience to perform well. Perhaps a third of the adjuncts love to teach and do it exceptionally well. Many of the remainder are overworked because they teach multiple sections at multiple universities, and most (being on a part-time basis) lack the incentivese.g., a reasonable wagethat tend to produce a higher degree of commitment. The last group, non-tenured full-time instructors, must teach four courses per semester and are thus on a teaching/grading treadmill that makes it difficult to produce consistent and carefully considered instruction (note that the situation is worse yet on the community college level, where composition instructors must typically teach five sections per semester).
The consequence, at the very least, is that college writing instruction is not as good as we should expect it to be.
Information Technology to the Rescue
How can information technology help with regard to the time-consuming and complex management of student papers?
First, software developers can provide better tools to help student writers detect and correct problems during and immediately after the acts of composition and revision. The more problems the students can self-correct, the less arduous the grader's task becomes.
Second, sophisticated workflow tracking and routing systems can lessen the instructor's load by (a) managing the flow of student documents through the grading cycle, (b) automating the collection of performance data, and (c) providing agent-based, intelligent tutoring for work on the common grammatical and rhetorical challenges.
Some specifics follow.
Warehousing Student Work
SilentRunner and MicroStrategy currently provide network and business intelligence analysts with collection, visualization, and analysis systems that sift through very large sets of network data and organize it into user-friendly and interactive visual displays. Using similar technologies, an advanced writing instruction support system would replace the conventional roll book with a "virtual dashboard" from which an instructor would monitor and control all the document flows in a course data-warehouse. Student documents would be tagged with appropriate identifiers so that they could be tracked, retrieved and represented according to an instructor's preferences. Thus all student documents would be automatically represented in one of several available views on the instructor's dashboard. Depending on need, an instructor might view a given class assignment to see if all submissions had been posted on time, view the status of all ongoing revision work, or access a single student folder to see a display of that student's grades and to review a specific submission.
Students would treat the composition portal as their application service provider (ASP) and do all their work with an online word processor. The system would provide spell and grammar checkers and the latter would include an agent able to explain and illustrate the problems it detects, thus eliminating one of the basic shortcomings of current grammar checkers. NativeMinds could provide the technology to power such a system. Just imagine students interacting with a virtual grammar guru that adapts to their specific needs and helps them to master the targeted grammar rules.
The grammar checker would also assist students in predictable problem areas. It could, for example, place a lock on a text until a student writer responds to a query like, "Which transitional device have you used to bridge these two paragraphs?" It could flag the excessive repetition of words, check for variety in the length of sentences and paragraphs, and aggregate the first sentences of all paragraphs to form a sentence outline (as a basic check of organizational design) with the accompanying prompt: "Do these topics hang together? Is there a logical flow from topic to topic?" All of these functions are already present, to a degree, in such tools as Microsoft Word and the Copernic Summarizer.
A scan for plagiarism would also be automated with advanced algorithms such as those in current use by turnitin.com. The scanner would compare student submissions to all the submissions in the warehouse, to research material used to construct the assignment, and to relevant Web sites that might have been pilfered by students. Detected plagiarisms would be revealed to their "authors" so that they might be eliminated before submission. In addition, a tag would be embedded in the text so that a second violation would register on the instructor's dashboard for an appropriate intervention.
Having student documents coded and stored in a data warehouse also has consequences for student peer review, a practice that is very much in favor as a positive learning experience for both writer and reviewer. One of the problems with peer review is that it is very difficult to keep track of who reviews whom and how well. Functions currently deployed in collaborative tools such as InfoWorkSpace and ipTeam and learning management systems such as Plateau could help as follows.
To qualify a submission for instructor review, a student would first need to have one or more peer reviews. A workflow system would guide a document through the review cycle while a version control system (equipped with an autodetect feature that reports changes in newly uploaded documents) would enable an instructor to track the review process from his dashboard. In addition, the reviews would be embedded in all student submissions (a function already possible in Microsoft Word) but only visible if and when the instructor wished to check them.
Thus, by the time a student document actually appears for evaluation on an instructor's screen, various problems will have already been addressed through the Web-based medium.
Automating Instructor Feedback
On the instructor side, a feedback system would employ a hyperlinked comment insertion feature, provide relevant online tutorials, and keep track of the student's performance.
What I have in mind would update the conventional writing-handbook model by which an instructor places symbols on a student document. To decipher the symbols, the student refers to a key in a handbook and is referred to appropriate examples and exercises. A computerized version would make the process accountable and thus instructionally meaningful. Using an autotext function such as that already available in Microsoft Word, the instructor would embed pre-recorded comments in a student document. The database would record and aggregate all the comments in a given student's text and append an itemized report in the assignment section of the instructor's dashboard.
Thereafter, when reviewing a document, the student would click on the portions of text highlighted by the instructor, and travel via hyperlink to an online handbook. ConnectWeb already provides such a feature, but stops short of true interactivity because the student is left to passively consume the material in the online handbook. In an advanced system (Carnegie Learning's cognitive tutors are representative of what I have in mind) the student would work through a relevant tutorial and be tested on a given skill until able to demonstrate a high level of competency with problem detection and correction. At this point, the system would notify the instructor that the student had completed the required activity.
The intent is that the student would eventually internalize the rules needed to master various aspects of good writing. If repeated exposures to the online tutorial do not work, a dashboard flag would inform the instructor that a more aggressive intervention is required. At this point, the instructor would query the database to determine if a number of students have similar problems and thus might be grouped together for some intensive care.
When a student completed a course (or the need to repeat the course was established), an archive of the student's work and an itemized performance record would be available to guide future instruction. This would be a major improvement over the current system, which provides no record whatsoever (other than a grade), ensuring only that writing instructors are always starting from ground zero with regard to an understanding of new student needs.
Realizing the Vision
Realizing the system I have described above will probably require two related items: (1) a substantial amount of money and (2) national standards for writing instruction in higher education.
The estimates of Anderson (1992) and Murray (1999) indicate that the intelligent grammar tutorial could, by itself, easily cost one million dollars. Fred McFarland, who has been directly involved with the development of the different versions of Connect, estimates that the entire system (including design, development, testing, and marketing) could cost two or three million dollars and take three years to get to the customer base. Though these sums are significant, they are not the major impediment to the development of advanced writing support systems. McFarland notes that the real problem is the customer base itself: less than 3% of composition instructors currently use any of the available writing support systems (personal communication, December 12, 2001).
The social obstacle is the fierce independence of compositionists in their capacity as teachers and directors of composition programs. From their perspective, standards usually look like unwelcome and adverse dictates. In this respect, compositionists are not unlike the rest of us: we are all free market citizens who do not want to be told which tools or techniques to use. We want to adopt willingly the ones that work best for us.
With regard to the evolution and widespread implementation of sophisticated writing instruction support systems, I anticipate the gradual formation of a mutually reinforcing set of instructional standards and instructional technologies. First, software developers will deploy applications in a series of generations. This is already taking place. Second, a mounting base of users will adapt to the tools, request changes, and thereby assist in the evolution of standards. Third, the ensuing cascade effect will result in the emergence of an instructional application that performs according to many of the specifications I have described above and gains wide user acceptance.
The potential benefits are considerable. Carol Tripp, director of the Pew Learning and Technology Program, cites as evidence the yearly cost of teaching composition at Brigham Young University and at Tallahassee Community College: $616,480 and $757,294, respectively (personal communication, December 12, 2001). If we consider those figures in relation to the number of composition programs across the country, we can begin to imagine the kind of economies that might be produced by a writing support system that reduces instructor labor (or refocuses it on high-yield learning activities) and improves instruction. Given the ubiquity of college writing as a medium for student performance evaluation, the beneficiaries would include students and teachers in any course that requires written reports.
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Advice for Authors
Recently, I had legitimate reviews disappear from Amazon. Since I work in the digital industry, I didn’t even try to game the system. In fact, I told my own mother not to review my book. But in this case, there didn’t appear to be any reason for the removal, nor were the reviewers notified. I’d never met the readers and the bloggers who received free ARC’s posted: “I received this book in exchange for an honest review.”
Well, apparently that doesn’t work anymore. Scamming for and paying for reviews is a disgusting practice and Amazon is doing a good job of cracking down on it. Unfortunately, it seems to be purging real reviews.
After some investigative work, I found out Amazon has a new review policy, in place since October 16th. Wouldn’t it be nice if they disclosed these to authors and reviewers up front? Through various forums and articles, I put together the best advice for authors and bloggers culminated in one place.
How Amazon Detects Connections
Amazon’s algorithm connects friends on your profiles with reviews. Sharing, photos, and likes are all tracked. If a reviewer is in the same author groups and likes similar posts, a connection can be made. Amazon uses a sniffer to track friends and fans. If either are found to be connected, they are removed. Since most authors and bloggers do most marketing on social channels this is a tragedy. And if someone has read the book and liked your page after they left a review, you’re screwed.
But not if you disconnect!
- Everyone, reviewers and authors included, should disconnect Amazon and Goodreads from their social media channels. Don’t sign into Amazon, Goodreads, with Facebook connect, Twitter or other social platforms. In fact, you should go through your apps on Facebook and remove all apps connected through that. What was seemingly an easy way to log in is actually a convenient way to track your data. I thought I’d already removed my connections but didn’t realize you also had to remove them from your mobile apps as well.
- Here’s how to do it on desktop. Here’s how to do it on mobile.
- Here’s how to disconnect social from Amazon.
- And from your kindle.
- On Goodreads, go to apps under your user profile settings and disconnect there and also the integration that allows you to download your Amazon book purchases to Goodreads.
- Another suggestion is to use different email logins for Facebook, Amazon and Goodreads. After you’re finished, clear your cache on both mobile and desktop. Another source on the subject.
- Amazon detects obvious connections to the author, like address, last name, phone numbers. Clear your address book and gift list settings on Amazon. I sent a Goodreads giveaway through my account and had a review stripped from a winner.
- Too many reviews from the same IP address (i.e. your town, office, etc.) This is a pretty obvious no-no.
- Don’t post the same review multiple times for one or many authors.
- The same search time stamp (QID) clicked by many different people who are already linked to you.
Clean Your URL’s before posting
Don’t put a link to your book on your blog or website that you get directly from an Amazon search, because a dated url will tip off Amazon that the review comes from a fan. Here’s a link to a blogpost with more info plus a video about the suspect urls.
Don’t exchange reviews with other authors
Not sure how they track this, but somehow they do. This includes review swapping communities. Don’t solicit reviews in that manner. Amazon has cracked down. I haven’t done this, but there are a million groups on Goodreads who do this.
Authors consider removing Amazon Affiliate links
Using the link on your website may not harm a review, but posting it on social channels will definitely leave a trail.
Verified purchases have more weight
Of course they do, but I actually had a verified purchase removed, too.
Reviewers must spend at least 50 bucks on Amazon with a valid card.
This keeps people from signing up for fake accounts.
Editors, cover designers, formatters, etc., can’t review the book
That seems obvious as well.
Don’t one star competitor’s books
Apparently, a handful of authors did this in the early days—tried to take out competition with low ratings. There are companies who you can pay to do this. Why anyone would want to do this is beyond me.
Advice for Bloggers
- Authors can still give free books to reviewers, however the new guidelines state you can’t say, “ARC given in exchange for a review.” The new language is “Received an ARC for which I voluntarily provided an honest review.” Or something like that.
- Paid blog tours are considered paid reviews. This strikes me as ludicrous since the bloggers don’t actually get paid, but apparently Amazon disagrees. Not sure how they can track this, but I imagine it has something to do with a timestamp on reviews.
- A review copy must be given before the review is written, or the book will be seen as payment for the review. This seems like a great big “duh” to me, but you never know.
- Amazon affiliates bloggers take note: “A somewhat murky area is the case of reviewers who post reviews both on Amazon and on their own blogs, with links from the blog to Amazon that result in the blogger/reviewer receiving pay if the person clicking on the link then buys the item on Amazon. It’s not entirely clear at this time, but it appears that this scenario can lead to a purge, because it violates the rule that an Amazon reviewer may not post a review on a product in which the reviewer has a financial interest. Until more is known, a blogger who has monetized his/her blog might be better off not reviewing the same product on both the blog and Amazon.”
- Post reviews on other sites like Kobo and iTunes, so your review isn’t lost.
- If you’ve had your reviews removed, write [email protected]. Apparently, you get one opportunity to make your case, but your chances of a reprieve are almost nonexistent.
For more info on Amazon’s new review rules, check out the Smarty Pants podcast on Amazon’s new review rules.
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Don’t miss this great Summit that will not only provide excellent information but will also give you an opportunity to delve into this crucial topic in small groups and have your questions answered.
I hope to see you there!
“We have many critiques of FERC, and many dreams of a green future. But what are the policies and mechanisms that make it a reality? How do we decarbonize and sunset fossil fuels? How do we create new forms of community control and democratic involvement?”
Join us for the FERC into FREC Summit:
The Grid and the Green New Deal!
April 10th, 1-5PM EDT
From the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to the Federal Renewable Energy Commission
Register Here: https://forms.gle/mtpiB3o2obiYTnU29
Beyond Extreme Energy (BXE) has seen growing interest from members of Congress in dismantling FERC and replacing it with the Federal Renewable Energy Commission as part of the Green New Deal.
Forces from below, from above, and from within are looking at what a new kind of energy regulatory agency would look like. An agency rooted in the issues of the 21st Century, environmental justice, and given a climate mandate to transition to renewable energy.
At this critical juncture we are inviting frontline organizers, interested individuals, activist groups, and legislators to the FERC Into FREC Summit! The Summit will be held on Zoom on April 10th from 1-5 PM EDT.
The goal of this summit is to deepen our vision for how a Federal Renewable Energy Commission would function. This agency will have a lot to say in regard to how the the Green New Deal is implemented.
We have many critiques of FERC, and many dreams of a green future. But what are the policies and mechanisms that make it a reality? How do we decarbonize and sunset fossil fuels? How do we create new forms of community control and democratic involvement?
To get us there we will examine BXE’s current visions of FREC, proposals from Congress, and what frontline groups envision. After hearing from experts we will split into breakout groups to tackle issue by issue the workings of a new Federal Renewable Energy Commission.
To attend- please register here: https://forms.gle/mtpiB3o2obiYTnU29
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The importance of Self-Directed Learning in the enterprise
Trained and motivated employees are the main asset of a dynamic company. The two do not always walk in parallel.
With Self-Directed Learning, HR managers can incentivize employee autonomy and increase the skill base in the company.
Navigating high waters: career is not a straight path
Life long learning is an essential element of professional longevity. Whatever the level of study and the tasks performed, every employee or collaborator in various capacities is called upon to acquire new skills periodically. This, both in the case of careers carried out entirely in the same company, and-now more frequently-in the case of a change of workplace or career.
This need places the responsibility for one's own growth path on the worker. In a job market where seniority alone is no longer either a guarantee of career advancement or job security, knowing how to imagine a range of possible career evolutions is one of the key qualities. If I am a young technician, I can imagine that in a few years I can become a technical office manager. As an alternative to the natural development path, I might turn to after-sales service, if my knowledge of the company's products is deep enough. Depending on the size of the company, I might become responsible for a product line or, if I have also developed adequate interpersonal soft skills, reinvent myself in sales and leverage my technical skills. Later in life, I might even remain active in a consulting role in the industry. Well understood, this vision is neither an immediate nor a static awareness: the important thing is that it is there.
Let's add an additional layer of complexity. Thinking about where to direct one's career is also insurance against uncertainty. Not only has it become more common to change employers, it has also become questionable. Of course, the problem is when the employment relationship ends abruptly. But changing after an appropriate number of years may be the best way to gain recognition for one's progress, both in terms of responsibility and economically.
All this brings us to the essential point: acquiring the right set of skills and knowledge that will allow one's career to advance. It can be summarized with this phrase: continuous training for continuous evolution.
The Learning Organization: when the enterprise has clear ideas.
So, devising one's training path serves to secure one's career path. In any a company where there is proper consideration of internal skills assets, this is possible thanks to training courses, many of which are now delivered in eLearning mode, the benefits of which are increasingly recognized.
For those companies that are more attentive to continuing education, the corporate organization itself fits this purpose. In these companies, which adopt a vision of themselves as Learning Organizations, the Chief Learning Officer (CLO) becomes the figure responsible for implementing a Continuous Integration of Learning and Strategy (CILS) program. With this organizational solution, HR's contribution to corporate strategy finds better application. It is the company that recognizes the importance of increasing and preserving its skills base to ensure the best chances for development. Once again: continuous training for continuous evolution. Only it is company-wide level.
A question remains: how can the employee acquire those skills that would not be directly related to the natural evolution of his or her position in the company? If a Lerarning Organization has rightly considered the importance of competencies, the risk is that staff development programs are as well-defined as they are inflexible. The employee is on a train, perhaps a high-speed train: they know they will arrive at their destination, but once they embark on a journey, that will be the destination.
Self Directed Learning and LXP: free to decide
What can align the needs of a dynamic enterprise and its employees is a conscious choice toward Self Directed Learning, the power of the individual to choose all or part of his or her own personalized training path. For this decision-making autonomy to yield the desired results, the individual must:
- analyze his or her own training needs;
- set educational objectives;
- find teaching resources;
- choose his or her own learning strategies;
- evaluate their own learning goals.
It is the individual's internal motivation that drives the autonomous learning process. Others, superiors, colleagues or friends, may provide suggestions or support, but the drive comes from within the person. Likewise, it is the individual who decides his or her own educational goals: in the work environment, as mentioned, they are related to job and salary prospects. There is an active search for sources and learning materials: one can learn from anything or anyone, if one pays enough attention. Similarly, learning strategies are also at personal discretion: once one has decided what one wants to learn, the best approach is trial and error; that is, experimenting with different methods and ways to get to the goal. It is the student who decides whether the effort is yielding the desired results or whether it is appropriate to change something along the way. Finally, a self-student will be more inclined to critically evaluate the results obtained.
If in the case of a student, autonomy is complete, in the case of a worker, training material can already largely be found in the company or, thanks to the company, among industry sources: trade press, professional organizations, etc.
This approach has its natural expression in eLearning, with the distinction between LMS and LXP. A Learning Management System (LMS) is software that allows for the delivery and tracking of eLearning course metrics, where a Learning Experience Platform extends the scope of user behaviors that can be tracked to activities such as participating in the forum linked to the course or consulting audio and video materials to support the lesson.
The main difference between the two philosophies lies in the possibility granted by an LXP to enjoy the learning material presented more freely: it is the user who chooses his or her own path, being able to delve deeper into a concept and deviate from the main track. This faculty is enhanced when the available library of courses is of adequate size and when choices can be supported and assisted by Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning algorithms. User behavior reveals the user's potential interests; the machine makes them explicit.
Strategies for an SDL in the enterprise
A company that wants to foster and stimulate an autonomous approach to learning should adopt a composite strategy:
- Nurture the fundamentals of learning
- Provide support for training and practice
- Define moments for feedback and evaluation
The enterprise should understand the learning needs and preferences of its employees. Then choose appropriate technology tools, including an LXP, as mentioned above. Finally, create an environment and culture that rewards continuing education and independent decision-making.
A self-taught person is one who finds ways to reinforce his or her learning at every opportunity: a company should carefully consider how to foster both autonomous training and practice for its consolidation.
Autonomy must bring results, otherwise it risks being an end in itself. The person in charge of training should arrange times when the self-taught person is called upon to evaluate the results obtained: greater autonomy should be matched by greater responsibility. This is also to allow for possible course correction: being self-taught does not remove the need to receive guidance on directions to take.
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Despite its ultra-progressive feminist policies and a government that is now top-heavy with feminist politicians, a large percentage of women in Sweden are still “victims” of domestic abuse:
Swedish officials and social workers hope that abusive partners will lower their hands, take a breath and call a helpline, an unorthodox solution to a surprisingly common problem in ultra-progressive country.
The helpline is a two-year pilot project organized by local authorities in the nation’s capital of Stockholm and the southern region of Skane, where Sweden’s third-largest city Malmo is located. The service will start accepting calls in January.
While confidential helplines for abuse victims are already commonplace, providing support to the abusers themselves is a novel approach, one the organizers say will help them overcome shame, make amends, and stop hurting their loved ones.
There is “no obvious way of getting into contact with those perpetrating the violence,” but this project can change that, project leader Christina Ericson told state broadcaster SVT.
Trained social workers and psychologists will be ready to advise and counsel the perpetrators who want to stop hurting their partners. They will also work with people who experience thoughts of beating their loved ones, and help them to avoid violence.
Some abusers are aware of their own actions, would like to change their ways, but are reluctant to actually reach out for help, the organizers say. The hotline will “send a signal” to such people and “reduce the shame a little,” so those in need would be open to seek help, Andrea Hansson, a social worker at the Crisis Center in Malmo, told local media.
While Sweden has become a byword for ultra-woke progressive policy – the country’s largest trade union introduced a ‘mansplaining hotline’ in 2016 for instance – an EU report found that the Nordic nation’s domestic violence rate is fourth out of the 28 EU states, and half of the Swedish women surveyed had reported physical or sexual violence in general.
This phenomenon has been dubbed ‘The Nordic Paradox,’ as it also affects Sweden’s closest neighbors, Norway, Finland, and Denmark. All countries have excellent gender equality ratings, but similarly high rates of domestic violence against women.
In the 2000s, a similar phone line for domestic violence perpetrators was launched in the UK by charity group ‘Respect.’ The National Domestic Violence Hotline, operating in the US, is also open to abusive partners and their victims.
In its decades-long pursuit of non-existent gender equality, Sweden has literally become a country dominated by feminist ideologues — both female and male. But where do Swedish men fit in such a country, and what exactly do “liberated” Swedish women need men for outside of the act of procreation? And nowadays, more and more career women are opting for in vitro fertilization making men unnecessary even for that. When men become irrelevant and dominated by women, it should come as no shock to anyone that they might build up resentments that could boil over into domestic violence.
Clearly, emasculated men resent being dominated and marginalized by women who think that merely doing whatever men traditionally do is a sign that they are “equal”. Men and women are not equal, and society would collapse if they were, and that’s exactly where Sweden seems headed.
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The database in UGENE Project View looks like as a tree with folders and objects:
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You can add a new folder to the database tree. To do that use the Add->Add folder database context menu item. To add a subfolder to some existing folder use the Add->Add folder folder context menu item. To delete an object or a folder press the Delete button or drag'n'drop it to the Recycle bin.
In this version of UGENE objects in the database are read-only. Nevertheless, there is a workaround to edit them. First, you need export the objects to files on your computer using the Export/Import object context menu. Then you can change that files locally, upload them to database and, finally, delete the originals.
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TO AMEND SECTION 10-5-235, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY COMMITTEE FOR THE BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE COMMITTEE SHALL ADVISE THE COUNCIL ON MATTERS OF ACCESSIBILITY TO BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND FACILITIES BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 10-5-235(A) of the 1976 Code, as added by Act 303 of 2000, is amended to read:
On June 30, 2002, the South Carolina Board for Barrier-Free Design is abolished and all functions, powers, and duties of the board are devolved upon the Accessibility Committee for the South Carolina Building Codes Council. All records, property, personnel, and any unexpended appropriations allocated to the board are transferred as of June 30, 2002, to the committee. There is created the Accessibility Committee for the South Carolina Building Codes Council. The committee must be composed of the members of the South Carolina Building Codes Council serving on June 30, 2002, in the positions of the member person with a disability, the architect, the municipal administrator, the public member, and the State Engineer. The accessibility committee shall advise the Building Codes Council on all matters concerning accessibility to buildings, structures, and facilities by persons with disabilities including, but not limited to, amendments to state and federal statutes, regulations, or standards, education of the general public, and local enforcement."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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STATEMENT OF INTENT FOR FRENCH
Language students at Charters School will be equipped with the skills necessary to interact in everyday situations in French and Spanish-speaking countries. They will be confident communicators, capable of articulating ideas, desires and needs in various contexts. They will appreciate the value of language-learning and understand more about the cultures of the languages studied. This understanding will help them develop a greater sense of their own identity and appreciate the values and diversity of local and global communities. Through language-learning, they will develop a range of soft skills, including independence, resilience, research and teamwork.
- They will recognise that language-learning is a cumulative process which takes consistent effort and intellectual stamina
- They will experience foreign cultures through exposure to the arts, entertainment, food and current affairs
- They will have the opportunity to visit France and Spain with Charters
- They will learn and use vocabulary and grammar effectively and independently, to communicate successfully
- They will participate fully in pair and group work to support and learn from others.
SUMMARY OF CURRICULUM
Summary of Curriculum
A level French is a vibrant course that combines well with many other subjects, leading to a wide range of opportunities at university and in the world of work.
Students learn to communicate at a high level in French, through the study of topical issues and cultural matters.
Authentic materials are drawn from many sources, including the French media.
A significant amount of grammar is taught in the first term to bridge the gap between GCSE and A level.
Students take responsibility for their own learning and developing skills to a high level.
Speaking skills are developed through one-to-one/two sessions with the French FLA.
Students also have the opportunity for a week’s work experience in France during the Y12 work experience week.
Paper 1: Listening, reading and translation. Paper 1 is based on four themes: the evolution of French society; political and artistic culture of the French-speaking world; immigration and multicultural society in France; France under occupation in World War II.
Paper 2: written response to works and translation.
Students study a literary text (No et Moi) and a film (Intouchables).
Paper 3: Speaking
Paper 3 is based on four themes: the evolution of French society; political and artistic culture of the French-speaking world; immigration and multicultural society in France; France under occupation in World War II. There is also an independent research project.
KEY STAGE 5 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The minimum entry requirements for Charters Sixth Form can be viewed here
In addition to these the subject specific entry requirements for French are:
GCSE grade 6 in French.
GCSE grade 4 in English Language or Literature.
A grammar assessment will take place in September.
EXAM BOARD: EDEXCEL
Take a look around the links below to find our where this exciting subject could lead.
A-level French is a vibrant course that attracts students with a wide range of interests. Therefore, it combines well with many other subjects on the curriculum.
The exposure to the media, literature and cinema of the French-speaking world develops students’ analytical skills which complements the skills gained through the study of English Literature, Film and Media. Those with a scientific or mathematical mind often appreciate the logic of the grammar. The study of French history, politics and society greatly interests Historians, Sociologists and Psychologists.
Students develop a range of transferable skills including presentation and debating, research, analysis, problem solving, teamwork and communication. The study of languages is highly regarded by top academic universities, including Oxbridge, and can also work well as a third subject for prospective students of Medicine.
By studying a foreign language at A-level, students add some highly desirable skills to their set. These include enhanced problem-solving skills, improved verbal abilities, enhanced memory, flexible and creative thinking, and greater cultural awareness. All of which are highly attractive to potential employers, especially when combined with a sound command of an ever-growing world language. In addition, students of French are equally at ease working independently or in a team, according to the demands of the task in hand.
By choosing to study French at university, students open up a range of professional and personal possibilities, including living and working abroad. It can lead to a wide variety of career paths, which may include the Media, Law, Politics, Civil Service, Marketing and Public Relations. At degree level, French is offered in combination with a vast number of other subjects, such as International Management, Accounting, Film Studies, Business, Global Communications, and Film and Television, to name but a few. The study of French at A-level does not close the door to Medicine or Law at university.
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French website featuring articles and videos from a wide range of topics, ranging from current affairs to quirky facts and questions.
Articles and resources which link very closely to the topics covered at A Level.
The French film 'Intouchables' tells the true story of a quadriplegic aristocrat whose world is turned upside down when he hires a young, good-humored ex-con as his caretaker.
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Shopping is one thing that can bring a smile to anyone’s face at any time. Buying goods for oneself is such a satisfying experience and also buying for others to make them happy gives us inner satisfaction. And when we buy goods at discounted prices this brings us more happiness like being on the ninth cloud.
People all over the world are increasingly turning to online shopping for modernised or traditional shopping. It’s growing in popularity because people have so many other things to do in their hectic lives, and internet shopping saves time in a variety of ways.
Nowadays with the method and features of online shopping sites and applications, the whole market can be brought home in front of your screens and you could find the variety which could not even be found in offline stores.
It is now easier than ever to make purchases online. Shopping on the internet can be entertaining as well as simple and convenient. One of the benefits of shopping online is that you can use the internet’s power to find the best deals on items like Naruto Stuff or services available in global markets.
And in the COVID years, it’s not safer to go out even if you cover your face and wear gloves.
All you can access with online shopping:
Buy from Anywhere you want:
All you need is an internet connection and a convenient address where you can find the goods you are ordering.
You have unlimited options to buy a single product online like online hats, and online shopping for hoodies. You are not limited by what one store sells or is in stock. If a product is available, then you will probably be able to buy it online elsewhere.
Comparison Prices and Reviews
You have easy access to updates for products you wish to purchase, allowing you to make informed purchasing decisions. You can also easily see the prices of the same product from different vendors.
You can go at your own pace, researching if necessary, unless someone is trying to force you to buy something you don’t want.
It can be very easy to keep records of what you have bought online. Online bank statements and email receipts are easier to follow than paper versions.
You can save a lot of money by shopping online. Big retailers often charge cheaper products online than they do in their brick and mortar brick shops. Many items can also be purchased at affordable prices through online auction sites such as eBay. There are also plenty of coupons and other ways to save money.
Unlike a typical store with opening hours, online shopping is not limited to certain hours of the day.
In traditional stores, the choices are usually new or nothing, but online you can find second-hand products in really good condition at really affordable prices
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We all know that emotional distress is a serious matter, that has the potential to cause long-term effects and sufferings, being problematic for one’s future well-being.
What is Emotional Distress?
Emotional distress is a feeling of being displeased, annoyed, troubled and having a stressful emotional reaction, that is either caused by someone’s willful bad conduct or negligent behavior. Sometimes, it is even caused due to one’s own actions. It is a response to any accident in an emotional manner.
Emotional distress can also be caused through physical reasons. Such as:
- Fracture / Broken Bone
- Body pain
- Car accidents
- Physical abuse
- Stolen property
- Property damages
Moreover, it can also be caused by non-physical reasons. Such as:
- Verbal abuse
These factors can potentially create or even give rise to the hazards of emotional distress.
Coverage of Emotional Distress
Emotional distress is not easy to determine. It is a non-physical injury, related to psychology, which can be filed for a lawsuit according to law. Such lawsuits of emotional distress by law are considered valid.
The case can be presented in civil courts, where they do allow your lawyer to determine a monetary compensation, according to the emotional distress suffered. This amount has to be based on all the evidence, facts and figures presented, from which the jury feels the evidence is enough and reasonable. If the jury decides they are reasonable, then the monetary compensation shall be permitted to the emotional distress victim.
On the other hand, certain damages that are related to material. For example; property damages to your vehicle or even stolen property.
Materials which are the cause of an individual’s emotional distress. If that material is recovered, the victim can return back to the same emotional condition as they were before the accident. This type of reasoning can be easily compensated on a monetary basis.
In other words, for example; if your car is damaged and the damages are creating emotional distress, then financial compensations shall be granted to ease the emotional distress, based on the facts and figures presented.
The faults are also considered and calculated. If any accident, in which the victim is also somewhat involved and has become a motivating factor leading to emotional distress, then that will cause a decrease in the victim’s compensation. This comes under the comparative negligence law, where the proportionate faults of all the parties involved are considered and even calculated.
If it is calculated that an individual’s fault in the accident is 20%, then there will be a 20% reduction in the individual’s compensation. Check the website http://nowourtimes.com/ to gain a sense of the claims, compensation and determining fault (to tell who is at fault in a car accident) in Oregon. There’s a lot of helpful information there that could give you some assurance.
Factors that Determines the Compensation for Emotional Distress
There are certain factors that make it easy to determine the compensation for emotional distress. The proofs and evidence are itself the determining factors. Without some sort of proof and evidence, it is impossible to express any emotional distress and will be overruled by the court.
The possible evidence which can be presented before the jury, can be certain documentations, witnesses, lawyers and even professionals testifying the validity.
- Documentations: The use of medical documentations such as previous and current medical records of diagnosis, reports, medical bills, doctors prescribed medicines, tests and even the documentations of on-going therapy sessions. These are highly supportive in order to avail any compensation necessary for emotional distress.
- Witnesses: The compensation of the victim can also be determined through confirmation of the witnesses, as they come in handy. The more witnesses there are, who confirms the victims emotional distress behavior, the better. This helps the jury to understand the severity of the situation as well as the distress, making decisions accordingly. The witnesses can also provide first-hand information of the accident that resulted in emotional distress, if any bodily injuries are involved.
- Professionals: This can be the ones who are treating the victim of emotional distress. They can be the doctors, psychologists and even the therapist, or whoever the one qualified, treating the victim. Also, other professionals who are not related to the victim at all, can be brought. They can possibly verify the emotional distress of the victim to be valid or invalid. This will help the jury and the judge to determine whether compensation should be granted to the victim or not.
- Lawyers: They act on behalf of the victim and give them full support through-out. They collect all the in-depth evidence and facts from the above. Even try to collect first-hand information from various other sources and present them to the judge and jury, providing a convincing argument. Apart from this, are lawyers even able to determine whether the compensation for a particular emotional distress are suitable or not? Given the situation.
- Jury: The jury itself is the biggest factor that will determine whether the emotional distressed victim should be given compensation or not. Their decision is based on the convincing evidence and facts that are presented by the above determinants. It can be problematic if these evidences are not enough.
How to Sue for Emotional Distress
There are different approaches in order to sue for emotional distress. The cause of emotional distress is either deliberate or negligent. These 2 are approached differently when proceeding to sue for emotional distress.
- Deliberate: When caused emotional distress on purpose.
- Negligent: When caused emotional distress by carelessness and not intentional.
It is necessary to consult before doing so. There are even certain laws where emotional distress is not considered due to the absence of bodily injury.
Emotional distress needs to be taken seriously at all times, because leaving it as it is, can create long-term trauma and distort the well-being of any individual. If you are going through such unpleasant experiences and wondering how much can I sue for emotional distress, then it is recommended to consult with professionals before doing so.
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Our mission is to connect residents and businesses to local farming, closing the gap in our society between our food and where it comes from, and reducing food waste from entering our landfills.
The inspiration for starting R.City sprouted from the idea of creating a full-circle service by sending food waste to the same farmer that provides your produce. Our service began in 2013, here in the Phoenix Valley – where we have continued to pursue this mission over the past 8 years.
All of the food waste we collect goes directly to our farm where we compost it ourselves. We use the finished compost on our farm to grow produce (without the use of chemicals or pesticides). Our produce is then available for purchase – completing the full-circle of our service.
We look forward to continuing our journey to reduce food waste and connecting our community to local farmers. | <urn:uuid:d84665d9-0381-430f-9a79-62f170ca116c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://recycledcity.com/about-us/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.935639 | 176 | 1.601563 | 2 |
Dr. Goldfarb believes that the most effective psychotherapy is tailored for each individual patient. Dr. Goldfarb trained at the Columbia University Center for Psychoanalysis and Research, and uses psychodynamic principles as a foundation in her work. She believes that most patients profit from a combination of cognitive behavioral techniques, supportive psychotherapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy to achieve their goals and gain greater insight into themselves and their issues. In her work with patients struggling with addiction, the techniques of motivational interviewing assist them work through resistance and fully address their addictions. Motivational interviewing is also extremely effective in helping patients cease their self-destructive behavior patterns. Cognitive behavior therapy encourages patients to alter their thought patterns, which then helps them shift their behaviors to a more healthy, adaptive style. Dr. Goldfarb also works with family members using the techniques of CRAFT, community reinforcement and family training to help them improve communication with the patient, which in turn often assist the patient in reducing addictive behavior to one marked by moderation or complete abstinence. | <urn:uuid:f262953d-79ab-40cf-9acb-b41d57dd8f87> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://www.lisagoldfarbmd.com/psychotherapy/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.945154 | 207 | 1.5 | 2 |
Queryable Encryption gives you the ability to perform the following tasks:
- Encrypt sensitive data fields from the client-side.
- Store sensitive data fields as fully randomized encrypted data on the database server-side.
- Run expressive queries on the encrypted data.
These tasks are all completed without the server having knowledge of the data it's processing.
Sensitive data is encrypted throughout its lifecycle - in-transit, at-rest, in-use, in logs, and backups - and only ever decrypted on the client-side, since only you have access to the encryption keys.
Queryable Encryption introduces an industry-first fast, searchable encryption scheme developed by the pioneers in encrypted search. The feature supports equality searches, with additional query types such as range, prefix, suffix, and substring planned for future releases.
You can set up Queryable Encryption using the following mechanisms:
- Automatic Encryption: Enables you to perform encrypted read and write operations without you having to write code to specify how to encrypt fields.
- Manual Encryption: Enables you to perform encrypted read and write operations through your MongoDB driver's encryption library. You must specify the logic for encryption with this library throughout your application.
The following table shows which MongoDB server products support which CSFLE mechanisms:
Supports Automatic Encryption
Supports Manual Encryption
MongoDB Enterprise Advanced
MongoDB Community Edition
At present, we do not have documentation detailing how to perform manual encryption with Queryable Encryption. We will publish documentation for this feature soon.
To learn which MongoDB drivers support Queryable Encryption, see Compatibility.
To learn about the security benefits of Queryable Encryption for your applications, see the Features page.
To learn what you must install to use Queryable Encryption, see the Installation Requirements page.
To start using Queryable Encryption, see the Quick Start.
To learn how Queryable Encryption works and how to set it up, see the Fundamentals section.
The fundamentals section contains the following pages:
To learn how to perform specific tasks with Queryable Encryption, see the Tutorials section.
To view information to help you develop your Queryable Encryption enabled applications, see the Reference section.
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Multivariate variance-components analysis provides several advantages over univariate analysis when studying correlated traits. High blood pressure is usually a complex disorder that results from environmental and genetic factors and their interactions. Levy et al. found evidence for any gene influencing blood pressure on chromosome 17 using data from your Framingham Heart Study. However, this study analyzed average blood pressure over a 50-12 months period (ages 25 to 75), and may not have taken full advantage of the longitudinal nature of the Framingham study. Blood pressure increases with age; there may be genes that influence the rate of this increase. Similarly, there may be genes that influence buy Asunaprevir (BMS-650032) blood pressure only at early or late ages. For example, a segregation analysis by Prusse et al. suggested that blood pressure is usually influenced by a major gene with age-dependent effects. 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In the framework from the Framingham research we propose to define attributes by biological age group, in order to distinguish genes involved with determining high blood circulation pressure at youthful or old age groups instead of uncovering DNM2 a gene calendar period (environment) discussion. We apply univariate and multivariate buy Asunaprevir (BMS-650032) variance parts to systolic parts on topics through the Framingham Heart Research used four different age brackets. We consider versions having a polygenic component and both a polygenic and main gene component. We explain and apply a check from the null hypothesis of full pleiotropy versus the choice of imperfect pleiotropy predicated on a factor-analytic parameterization from the polygenic variance element. We reject the null hypothesis of full pleiotropy, recommending a different group of genes impact systolic blood circulation pressure at different age groups. We discover linkage indicators on chromosome 17 in keeping with the earlier record of Levy et al. . Strategies Subjects, characteristic meanings, marker data Phenotype data had been designed for 2885 topics from 330 pedigrees (with a complete of 4692 people) through the Framingham Heart Research. The info included age group, systolic blood circulation pressure (mm Hg), hypertension treatment (yes/no), sex, elevation, and weight assessed at 2- to 4-season intervals. Data weren’t on every subject matter at the same group of age groups due to staggered admittance, drop-out, and intermittent lacking data. To make sure that we’d phenotype data on similar age groups for as much topics as is possible, we averaged systolic blood circulation pressure (SBP) and body mass index (BMI) over any measurements used during four age group intervals: young than 35 years; between 35 and 50; between 50 and 55; and more than 65. 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For over 30 years my international theatre work has taken me to many countries – much of it in Europe. I have many friends in eastern Europe and Russia so I feel I can’t avoid the situation in Ukraine. My angle though is young people and the impact it has on their lives.
We all know the playground. If you pass by any school playground in the world you hear the same larger-than-life noisiness, even if the children don’t seem to be doing anything to make all that noise. It has always mystified me.
“In my experience most people are decent and want things to be on an even keel – they like to be happy.”
We have all experienced our own school playground and from it we learnt valuable and sometimes painful things about life that the school itself doesn’t teach – how to make friends, how to deal with friends who turn against you, how to have fun, how to withdraw, how to step up and how to deal with bullies. It’s just as much a learning environment as the classroom. In my experience most people are decent and want things to be on an even keel – they like to be happy.
But there are people who are not drawn to harmony, some people, for whatever reason in their life, are drawn instead to chaos. Bullies come in all shapes and sizes. They can be sly and secretive or there in plain sight throwing their weight around, “Don’t mess with me or you’ll regret it”. For 6 years I taught in a challenging inner London school. When there were fights in the playground and it wasn’t that often, it would draw an ever-growing group of on-lookers who would start to chant, “Fight! Fight!”. If I waded in to sort out a fight, I would always find the same thing – two kids in the centre trapped in the situation. They were in over their heads and didn’t know what to do about it. If I said, “Right this stops now. You and you go directly to the office. NOW!”, they would both meekly walk – glad that someone was rescuing the situation. “The rest of you go,” ended it.
As we know most bullies are carrying a problem and often they are deeply insecure. They want to control, they want respect, they demand attention, but they are like the Wizard of Oz – lots of huffing and puffing to make them seem all powerful, but they’re not. They are just like the rest of us – a human being.
“If everyone then slowly pointed one finger at the bully I guarantee they would walk away. The group never realises how powerful it is until it stands with the underdog.”
If someone started picking on someone and instead of chanting, “Fight! Fight!”, everyone went and stood staring at the bully (because we can usually tell the difference between the bully and the bullied) the bully would feel very uncomfortable. If everyone then slowly pointed one finger at the bully I guarantee they would walk away. The group never realises how powerful it is until it stands with the underdog. Human nature makes us want to protect ourselves and look the other way, but the world knows from history that you can’t allow tyrants to hurt people – whatever it takes.
To my friends in eastern Europe, I say if this playground is the world and a teacher is not about to help us out we all have to do our collective bit to bring justice, if for no other reason than we want our children to know that you always call out a bully. | <urn:uuid:a2f6eba7-b1d4-4f62-82a6-9ffbdf247ebe> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://theatretrain.co.uk/look-me-in-the-face/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572304.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816120802-20220816150802-00473.warc.gz | en | 0.979618 | 768 | 1.59375 | 2 |
Many doctors today are behaving inappropriately— I’m not talking about their bedside manner, but their test ordering habits. Recently, there has been a push to try and limit certain procedures and tests that do not benefit a patient’s health. At first this was mostly a way for the government and insurance companies to control costs; however, it has grown to become a quality and safety initiative (see “Choosing Wisely” below for more information).
Today, many people are given tests they don’t need. One recent study showed that of all the people who undergo a first time cardiac catheterization (or angiogram) that less than a third actually went on to requiring angioplasty or coronary bypass surgery1! This means that two-thirds of the patients were exposed to radiation, had an invasive procedure, and didn’t need it. Those odds are worse than flipping a coin.
We are seeing this same phenomena in noninvasive testing as well, especially cardiac stress testing. More and more stress tests are being ordered, but less and less are abnormal. The percentage of stress test that are abnormal has dropped from 40.9% to only 8.7% over a 20-year period2. This may mean we are testing more and more lower risk patients who are the least likely to benefit from the test. Why is this happening? There are multiple reasons:
1. Fear of Lawsuits. Doctors want to protect themselves from ‘missing something’.
2. Patient Expectations. Patients in the USA typically feel that more care = better care.
3. Fee for Service Payment Model. Doctors get paid for doing things, not preventing them.
Why It’s Inappropriate
What’s the big deal if you have get a test and it turns out normal? You may not always recognize it, but there is a risk/benefit ratio for everything. Every test will at least cost you some time and probably some money. There is also some type of risk: pain with a simple blood draw, radiation exposure and increased future cancer risk, or more serious ones such as stroke, heart attack, or even death with an invasive procedure. Besides these concerns, there is also a potential complication that is not often talked about called the ‘slippery slope’. This is when one test leads to another, which then leads to a procedure that ends in a complication. Unfortunately, this often occurs in patients who did NOT need the first test to begin with.
The JAMA network has published a whole series of articles on this called “Less is More”. The initial case report for this series tells about a nurse who had non-cardiac chest pain that underwent a CT scan that was abnormal, then an invasive heart catheterization, where there was a major complication (a coronary dissection which is a torn vessel) that required emergency bypass surgery, and eventually cardiac transplantation! The sad part of this story is that she did not need any tests to begin with and that she had no blockages in her heart arteries!
So what can the average person do about this? Well, the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) along with Consumer Reports and almost every major medical society has joined together to form the “Choosing Wisely” initiative. They have complied lists of typically overdone tests and procedures by specialty and are asking both doctors and the patients to discuss the need to do them. This approach will hopefully foster more open discussion and a stronger doctor-patient relationship (aka therapeutic alliance). For more information check out: choosingwisely.org
Suppose you don’t have access to the net, or forgot to bring the Choosing Wisely list with you, what can you do? There are several simple questions that you can ask your doctor about the test that he/she is recommending for you:
1. Do I really need to get this done?
2. Will the results change what you will recommend for me to do?
3. What do you expect the test results to be? If normal, why get it?
4. What are the risks of the test itself and future tests/procedures it could lead to?
The vast majority of doctors mean well, but you still have to be your own health advocate. Any good doctor will not mind, nor be offended, if you question their advice.
- Low Diagnostic Yield of Elective Coronary Angiography. New England Journal of Medicine. 2010.
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Ye timbered pastures, bright with Autumn splendor,
Yet softened with the haze by distance lent,
What hallowed memories, sublime and tender,
Are with your glories blent!
Thrilled by the passing touch of magic fingers,
From pathless thicket to sky-reaching dome,
A peaceful solace ever gently lingers
And breathes of home.
Home! that one spot, wherever situated,
Clothed with grace no other clime may share,
From her bright precincts, by her love created,
Spring fadeless wreaths that later years shall wear;
Around her lowliest paths of daily duty
Gush rippling fountains, from Youth's glistening sands
Flow down the years, and dim with heaven-born beauty,
The glare and glitter of all other lands.
So in your shades, I love to muse and ponder
On moments yet to be,
When no more fresh to Youth's awakening wonder,
Your joys shall steal the shades of memory.
In your still aisles and forest sanctuaries,
Sacred as with the silent hush of prayer,
Spring for her farewell kiss the longer tarries
On Summer's golden stair;
And here old Autumn paints in rich profusion
Madroña berries and bright leaves of flame,
Then steals from out the forest's sweet seclusion,
Telling not whence he goes, or whence he came.
Beneath those gnarled old trees, antique and hoary,
Sear leaves have echoed to the Indian's tread,
And lovers oft have told the old-time story,
While birds sang overhead.
When Spring with fragrant breath and flower-wreathed tresses
Returns with dewdrops in her silken locks,
With lavish hands the frozen woods she blesses
And the mad cataracts leap o'er the rocks;
The tiny lake beneath the oak's gaunt branches
Shall overflow her rim,
While eddying circles whirl in graceful dances,
And dainty violets wreathe her mossy brim;
Then the proud fir in vernal gladness carries
Above her dark green branches, lighter plumes,
The forests change their bright madroña berries
For manzanita blooms.
But now they lie in Autumn's pensive glory,
Like the bright sunset of a shorter day
That only burns to end the beauteous story
And pass away;
So all these gleaming flames of gold and amber
A sad, sweet theme pervades,
Down shining steeps, the gloaming shadows clamber
And the bright sunset fades;
So o'er these Autumn woods, now robed in splendor, Winter will spread his pall;
The lonely pines in sighings soft and tender
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The Brattin Family
A few weeks after Liberty Brattin celebrated her 9th birthday, she was diagnosed with Burkitt’s Leukemia. Despite this stressful time, Liberty’s parents were extremely grateful to be introduced to the Ronald McDonald House, where the family was able to stay while remaining close to Liberty throughout her treatment at UNC Children’s Hospital.
About a month prior to her birthday, Liberty began feeling extreme pain in her mouth, so much so that it made it challenging to eat. After a visit with the family’s doctor, it seemed that maybe she was experiencing growing pains that would eventually go away. Yet, the pain and discomfort in her mouth continued. As time went on, Liberty developed severe pain in her legs, resulting in a noticeable limp and eventually, an inability to walk. Her parents decided to take Liberty to Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg in Fayetteville. After 3 days of treatment, she was transferred to UNC Children’s Hospital for further testing.
At UNC, doctors performed multiple biopsies and bone marrow testing on Liberty, which confirmed an unimaginable diagnosis – Burkitt’s leukemia. This condition is also known as Burkitt’s lymphoma, which occurs when tumor cells develop in the bone marrow and bloodstream. Burkitt’s lymphoma is a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and is a blood cancer that affects B lymphocytes and how well a person can fight infections. Despite this unsettling news, Liberty’s father remembered how it was a relief to finally have a diagnosis. “It was comforting to know exactly what was wrong after so many tests; I was ready to make a plan and fight this thing.”
Knowing the Brattins would be in Chapel Hill for an extended period, the staff at UNC referred the family to Ronald McDonald House so they could be close to Liberty during this trying time. Both parents remarked how welcome they felt when they first arrived at the House: “The Ronald McDonald House was very inviting, comforting, and felt like a second home as soon as we walked through the doors.” The Brattins have two other children, ages 3 and 7, and expressed how thankful they were that RMHCH was a place that their children could play and feel safe while they supported Liberty at the hospital. “The House really took the worry out of everything, both financially and as a parent to our other two children. Having a place where they could enjoy themselves in a safe environment has been life changing.”
The family recently checked out of the House prior to the July 4th holiday and are ready to fight by Liberty’s side each and every day. “A huge thank you to the Ronald McDonald House, it’s been such a blessing receiving this level of support. It’s hard to put into words just how thankful we are,” remarked Liberty’s very emotional dad. “We are so thankful that the House has allowed our family to remain together during this difficult time.” | <urn:uuid:74b4385f-3657-4462-9a62-76ea95633c76> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://rmhch.org/the-brattin-family/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.983823 | 635 | 1.710938 | 2 |
Website security means different things to different people. To many people it just means that their website has been encrypted. Other people define it as protecting their website from the dangers posed by hackers and other cyber criminals. While others go even further, saying that website security is the entire point of their website in the first place.
Website security encompasses the proper methods, the proper people, and the proper tools and software. In a general sense it covers the protection of your data in a variety of ways. It also encompasses the protection of your website from unauthorized access and use. This could include using the proper security measures on the various aspects of your website, including your domain name and URL.
Many businesses have put an emphasis on website security. This can be attributed in large part to the increase in identity theft and the growing number of scams. A few years ago, businesses would just use firewalls and other security measures. However, they didn’t think about how they were going to keep their servers secure and how their clients and employees were going to secure their information. As a result, many of these businesses had the site compromised and lost many customers and employees.
A lot of websites are still not protected against the threats of identity theft. As a result, a lot of people who work on these sites are putting their personal information on the website in hopes that their personal information is secure. Unfortunately, this could cost them quite a bit. Some people even lose all of the money they have invested on their website, and that could be devastating to some companies.
The importance of website security is something that is not taken lightly by many people. This is something that is required of all businesses. It should also be required of the people who maintain the website for these businesses. These include web developers, hackers and any members of staff that may be involved with handling and updating information on the website.
When you hire a website developer, you are hiring someone who has experience and knowledge about the programming that is involved with building a website. If this person is not qualified, there is a chance that your website may become compromised. Most companies want a professional who understands all of the requirements of their website, from its coding to the data security aspects. A professional will also be familiar with all of the security options that are available for the website.
Every business should have their own website and be very vigilant about monitoring its security. Even if a business chooses to do it themselves, they need to be prepared to deal with problems that might arise if they don’t. There are many companies out there that offer a wide range of solutions for all sorts of website security issues.
Remember, website security is important for any business. Any company that has customers or employees that come online, it needs to be up-to-date with all of the current threats and vulnerabilities. The website security that is provided should be a way to protect those customers and employees.
Before the website design process starts, the website developer will review the website to make sure that it is up-to-date and secure. This includes checking to make sure that all the HTML codes are correct. This is very important, because if a hacker were to get into the website, then they would be able to do what they want. They could take the personal information that is on the website, use it to gain access to financial information, and then use this information to gain a new name and identity.
Another part of website security is to ensure that the website is as dynamic as possible. This means that the website does not stay static while being updated. Instead, it is continually changing and updating itself as new information is added. This is an extremely important aspect for most businesses. In order to keep the website secure, the website developer will always check that the website code changes are as stable as possible.
When the website is going live, the website should also be able to handle multiple visitors at one time without any delays. This is done through a secure connection that has to go through a system that is secure to keep a link between the website and the server. A lot of websites do not have this feature, but when a web designer uses the best tools, it makes it easier to make updates, as well as to provide information to the different users.
There are a lot of things that can go wrong when it comes to the security of a business’s website. Even if a business is able to manage to fix a number of the issues, the site can still be exploited when the system is not working correctly. A professional website designer is going to be able to look into the problems that the website has, and fix any that are left after testing the code on a website. | <urn:uuid:be993bf4-dd18-4af7-9349-124e959e8e4c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.basinwebdesign.com/website-security/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.97707 | 961 | 2.5 | 2 |
About the Park
David Crockett was a pioneer, soldier, politician, and industrialist. He was born near the little town of Limestone in northeast Tennessee in 1786. In 1817, he moved to Lawrence County and served as a justice of the peace, a colonel of the militia, and a state representative. Along the banks of Shoal Creek, he established a diversified industry consisting of a powdermill, a gristmill, and a distillery in what is now his namesake park. All three operations were washed away in a flood in September 1821. Financial difficulties from this loss caused Crockett to move to West Tennessee, where he was elected to Congress. While in Washington, he fought for his people’s right to keep land they had settled on in the new frontier of West Tennessee. Crockett died at the Alamo Mission in March of 1836 while aiding the Texans fighting for independence from Mexico. The 1,319-acre park has a museum staffed during the summer months, with exhibits depicting Crockett’s life here and a water-powered grist mill.READ MORE
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ERASMUS+ LECTURES “LIGHTING IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN”
Latvian College of Culture and Tbilisi State Academy of Arts enhance cooperation within the framework of Erasmus+ project for mobilities between Program and Partner countries
On December 21, 2015 Latvian College of Culture and Tbilisi State Academy of Arts has signed an Inter-institutional agreement for cooperation within the framework of Erasmus+ project for implementation exchange activities for participants from Program and Partner countries.
The first activity – exchange of academic staff has taken place in the period of April 25 till April 29 – Professor Teimuraz Jorjadze, founder and head of the trend “Lighting and Colour in Architectural Design” at Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, was visiting Latvian College of Culture.
During his visit, professor was giving lectures on topic “Lighting in Architectural Design” for College’s students in specialization of Lighting Design. Participants gained insight into the new specialty in architecture – its origins, main directions, trends. The participants also gained knowledge on usage of light and colour in creating architectural design, as well as specific examples and concreate project realisations were discussed. Professor and students also mane an analysis of the industry, that revealed basic principles of usage of lightning for planning and implementing the architectural projects.
Lectures were attended by students and academic staff members, who gave positive feedback on the subject and content of the lectures, as well as expressed their hope for the opportunity to attend similar lectures in the nearest future.
Latvian College of Culture and Tbilisi State Academy of Arts are projects partners since year 2013 when both institutions worked together to create new study program “Lightning Architecture”. As the cooperation was very productive and successful, the new cooperation forms have been looked for – EU Programme Erasmus+ is one of them.
During his visit, Professor T. Jorjadze was meeting the representatives of teaching and administrative staff of Latvian College of Culture to discuss further cooperation possibilities within the field of academic and teaching staff exchange.
Lectures “Lighting and Colour in Architectural Design” was implemented by Latvian College of Culture within the framework of Erasmus+ program and co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union.
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Hochul: How New York Will End The COVID Pandemic
New Yorkers were given tips on how they can help end the COVID pandemic.
On Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19. 3.05 percent of all tests came back positive in the previous 24 hours. The 7-day positivity rate is 2.53 percent.
"More New Yorkers are taking the vaccines and driving our vaccination rate up, but that's no excuse to get complacent—we need to improve our vaccination rate to defeat this pandemic for good," Governor Hochul said.
The Hudson Valley's seven-day COVID positivity rate is just above the state's. The Mid-Hudson Region's positivity rate is 2.55 percent.
The North Country region now has the highest COVID positivity rate in New York at 5.76 percent.
Hochul confirmed 85.2 percent of all New Yorkers 18 and older have received at least one vaccine while 76.4 percent have completed their vaccine series. 72.3 percent of all eligible New Yorkers have at least one vaccine dose.
Hochul reported 32 more New Yorkers died from COVID bringing the total deaths reported from COVID in New York to 57,279.
272 New Yorkers were admitted to the hospital. 2,109 New Yorkers are currently hospitalized with COVID with 464 in ICU and 256 in ICU with intubation.
"We're taking action to keep New York's children, state employees and medical workers safe, but it's the vaccination rate that's ultimately going to determine whether we end the COVID-19 pandemic. Every single eligible New Yorker needs to get vaccinated right away to keep our families, friends and communities safe."
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