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Pope Pius XI– The Communist system, with its authors and abettors condemned -Communism is intrinsically wrong and no one may collaborate with it in any undertaking whatsoever Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith– Formal prohibition to join or favor Communist Parties – latae sententiae excommunication Pope John XXIII– No Catholic can subscribe even to moderate Socialism – opposition between Communism and Christianity is fundamental.
|Bergoglio with Ana Maria and Mabel, daughters of Esther Ballestrino - photo credit: Ultima Hora|
VATICAN CITY, September 1, 2017 (LifeSiteNews) -- In a newly published book-length interview,
Pope Francis reveals that a Communist woman had a marked impact on his political thinking. “She taught me to think about political reality,” says Pope Francis of Esther Ballestrino De Careaga. “I owe so much to this woman.”
Francis brought up Bellastrino when author Dominique Wolton asked him about women who were a major influence in his life. “She was communist,” Francis readily admits, adding “she gave me books, all Communist.”
Exclusive excerpts from the interview were published in Le Figaro Magazine this morning. Politics and society:
Pope Francis speaks with Dominique Wolton will be released in French on September 6.
George Neumayr, author of an in-depth look at
Pope Francis called The Political Pope, notes that Ballestrino was the young Jorge Bergoglio’s boss at the laboratory where he worked. “She introduced him to communist periodicals and literature,” Neumayr told LifeSite in an interview. “When she got into trouble with the authorities, he hid her Marxist tracts in a Jesuit library.” “The reporter John Allen says that when her family asked for her to be buried in a Catholic cemetery, Bergoglio ‘readily consented’ even though he knew she wasn't a believing Catholic.”
While some Catholics might view Neumayr’s work as irreverent, the author’s highly referenced work unveils a grim picture of a
Pope heavily influenced by communism. Asked to describe the Pope’s attitude towards communism, Neumayr said, “He tends to speak of communism in benign terms … He told the Italian press that he wasn't ‘offended’ if people call him a communist since he has ‘met many Marxists in my life who are good people.’”
Neumayr points to
Pope Francis’ communist influence in politics both outside and inside the Church. “As I describe in the book, he rolled out the red carpet for Raul Castro, which flabbergasted Cubans who have suffered under the heel of his communist thuggery,” he said.
Inside the Church, Neumayr notes that
Pope Francis has embraced Liberation theologians who were banned by his predecessors. “Liberation theology, which is an attempt to incorporate socialism into Catholic theology, was marginalized under Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI,” he said.
Bergoglio's heretical past is Francis' present ~A Coffee with Galat.
"No one can be at the same time a good Catholic and a true socialist"
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We will post photos of our latest fleeces here, after shearing in the spring. In the meantime, please scroll down and read about what makes Jacob wool so special and unique!
The Jacob fleece is wonderful wool, much prized by hand-spinners, weavers, knitters, crocheters, and felters. The wool is soft and light, without too much grease (lanolin). Fleeces are relatively small, ranging from 2 to 4 pounds. The characteristic fleece is quite open, with separate staples about 3 to 5 inches long. The wool is graded medium, with a Bradford count of about 46 to 54.
The white and black wool, which fades at the tips to brown in the sunlight, may be blended to produce a range of shades from light to dark grey. In one of the variations of the breed, instead of black wool, some Jacobs have blue-grey to grey-brown wool, known as “lilac.” Working the colors separately can produce intricate patterns, all of natural colors. The mix of shades from black to brown allows hand-spinners to make yarns in a full range of soft greys without dyeing the wool.
Fleeces tend to vary in crimp and fineness -- not only from animal to animal but also along the length and width of an individual fleece. Many Jacobs show some crimp in the wool at the shoulders, but not on the hind quarters. The wool on the lower rear legs is typically quite kempy (coarse and hairy). These characteristics reflect the primitive origins of the Jacob. | <urn:uuid:1ea90d02-61ce-4401-9f8a-959cdc525b43> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://brightonflock.com/fleeces-for-sale | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.93396 | 361 | 2.4375 | 2 |
Have I mentioned how much I love going to the Consumer Electronics Show? Not only do I get to geek out on all the amazing gadgets, but I get an opportunity to see some of the latest advancements in 3D printing technology.
This year though, I think it was more about what you didn’t see, than what you did.
The Old Guard
It’s been a crazy year for 3D printing. A year ago 3D Systems (DDD) stock was selling for $30 per share. The other day it closed under $7. In early 2015, Stratasys (SSYS) stock was on the rise, heading for $80. Earlier this week it was under $17.
That’s a hell of a lot of lost market cap for such a small industry.
It showed at CES. Recently, both Stratasys and 3D Systems made decisions to pull the plug on consumer 3D printing. MakerBots weren’t exactly flying off the shelves, so earlier in the year (and again later) Stratasys laid-off a sizable percentage of that group’s workforce. Simultaneously, quality and customer service issues began to rack up. MakerBot announced a pivot, away from consumer sales and towards the education and professional markets.
The situation at 3D Systems was even more fluid. Just weeks before CES, 3D Systems announced that it would stop selling its Cube line of consumer 3D printers, shutter Cubify, its online consumer marketplace, and stop selling 3D printed products direct to consumers.
But CES is a serious investment and the decision to exhibit must have been made long before. So both companies showed up, and wow, was it different. A total 180 from the years before.
Instead of MakerBot and Cube, both companies were showing off their industrial printers. At the 3D Systems booth, you could walk up and see the ProX DMP 320 and ProX 500 in action. Stratasys had a Connex3 on the floor, but they seemed more interested in displaying a motorcycle that didn’t appear to be 3D printed.
Stratasys was really out there, positioning itself as “the new shape of manufacturing,” and as proof, advertising its relationship with Joe Gibbs racing.
It was almost as though, through a freak accident, someone at both companies sent the wrong exhibit to the wrong place at the same time. The booths they sent were way more suited to an audience of engineers than the tech crowd attending CES.
It will be very interesting to see what they bring to RAPID, in just a few weeks from now.
The New Guard
A lot of big companies have announced plans to enter the 3D printing market over the last two years. HP, Ricoh, Mutoh and Toshiba, for example, all plan to manufacture 3D printing equipment. Konica-Minolta and Canon are reselling 3D Systems gear. Others have announced big investments in the space. Google’s $100 million bet on Carbon3D comes first to mind, but others like Michelin and Alcoa have also made plays.
While representatives from some of these “new guard” companies spoke at CES, none of them had a real presence in the 3D printing area. I get that no one wants to sell vaporware, and as I mentioned above, selling industrial equipment at a consumer product trade show is a bit of a leap, but…
“People don’t want to buy a quarter-inch drill. They want a quarter-inch hole!”
That famous quote comes from Harvard Business School Professor Theodore Levitt (which he attributed to Leo McGinneva). The point he was making had to do with cause and effect. Consumers have a need and want to fill it. Marketing should focus on how their products do that, not speeds and feeds.
Another is Charles Revson’s famous distinction regarding the business of Revlon: “In the factory we make cosmetics. In the store we sell hope.”
It would have been nice to see both the old and new guard selling a bit more hope (not hype).
Where better to show real-world examples of the kind of impact their new 3D printing technology could have on the overall consumer products industry?
It’s a Tactile Business
Each year Gibson Guitar gives away hats at CES. I wear those hats a lot…and Gibson gets a lot of cheap advertising. That’s why they do it and that’s why the promotional products industry is a $22 billion business.
I spent four days walking the floor this year at CES. Promotional items were everywhere. I was offered everything from cheap ball points to high-end bluetooth headsets.
So why are so few 3D printed products given away at CES? Sure, the vendors have samples you can look at (and maybe touch) but rarely do you walk away with anything in hand.
Need an example? Consider the coffee cup sleeves being promoted at the show by M3D.
Those coffee sleeves should have been everywhere, right? They could have emblazoned them with the M3D logo, or potentially could have partnered with someone else for a killer case study.
I’m sure there’s a coffee company out there that would have loved the opportunity to have its brand on a cool 3D printed product at CES.
Another opportunity missed.
As I mentioned in my last article, some people see licensing as a killer app. I see it as more of a “killer enabler.” But, a licensing relationship can also be a detriment if it somehow devalues the brand.
Consider Polaroid. They have a long pedigree in imaging and a great brand name, which consumers know and trust. It makes total sense for them to enter the 3D printing market, and licensing could be an effective way to accomplish that goal.
Here’s a public service announcement. I know it’s tempting when you see it on paper, but the closed model of razors and blades just doesn’t work in this market. A Facebook post from a well-known influencer after the unveiling of Polaroid’s new printer, summed it up:
The product offering has to match the brand’s audience. Maybe a brand like Dremel resonates more with the prosumer and industrial users of 3D printers, but Polaroid’s strength is with everyday consumers.
Another public service announcement. If you’re a consumer brand, and you really insist on licensing a desktop FDM printer, here’s a quick list of things to NOT do:
- Don’t make the consumables “proprietary”
- Don’t put a little printer in a big, mostly enclosed box
- Don’t get complicated with the mechanics (extruder, bed, etc.)
- Don’t let the price get over $1,000
FDM Isn’t The Answer
Fused deposition modeling (FDM) has a limited future with consumers. A lot of the people I talked with at CES (including some manufacturers of 3D printers themselves) see better options coming soon.
One big problem with FDM might be health related. When extruders melt ABS and other plastics, they release carcinogens and other toxins into the air. Most desktop 3D printers aren’t placed in well ventilated areas. Could this be a looming issue for an industry that expects to sell hundreds of thousands of desktop FDM printers in 2016 alone?
There are alternatives. 3D-FUEL was at CES, demonstrating an algae-based filament that is non-toxic and biodegradable, yet offers some of the same properties as plastic.
I do think FDM will remain relevant for longer in other areas like medicine, food and construction where they’re printing in unique materials like chocolate, concrete and living tissue.
Desktop SLA Evolves
Stereolithography (SLA) typically offers better print quality than FDM. There are several other pluses and minuses, and one of the biggest was cost. SLA machines were typically much more expensive. Lately, that’s changing. Take a look at this resin-based printer that can allegedly print 50 times faster than a FormLabs Form 2. It’s expected to sell for under $2,000.
Newer technologies are on the horizon. They promise faster speed, bigger build areas, better quality, multi-materials, full-color, lower total cost of ownership and more. Even though most of the “New Guard” companies didn’t exhibit, there were signs that the industry’s technology is changing. Consider this offering from NewPro3D.
NewPro3D uses what it’s calling Intelligent Liquid Interface (ILI) to form the part as it emerges from a vat of material.
If that seems familiar, it’s probably because it looks a lot like the continuous liquid interface production (CLIP) technology used by Carbon3D.
Beyond 3D Printing
Digital technology is poised to change how, where, and when we make consumer products. 3D printing is a big part of it, but other technologies are also likely to play a role. CNC machines and laser cutters come immediately to mind.
I was impressed with the build sizes, material choices, and price of the SLA printers on display at Full Spectrum Laser’s booth. But in addition to 3D printers, as their name implies, they also make laser cutters. They are impressive machines in their own right and seeing them there was a great reminder that digital manufacturing is bigger than just 3D printing.
I Have a Dream
Here’s my dream for CES 2017. The 3D printing marketplace expands to over 100 companies. The old guard is back, but the new guard shows up too. HP, Carbon3D, Ricoh, Toshiba, and Canon all have booths. Beyond that there’s a greater focus on the process of 3D printing. Companies throughout the ecosystem are represented – from content to fulfillment. The floor is organized thoughtfully, with dedicated areas for equipment, consumables, software, and services. Hey, and maybe I even get invited to deliver a keynote. It is my dream after all!
In my next article I’ll write about all the great virtual and augmented reality technology that was on display at CES and I’ll make the case for why my last article (about 3D content) might be even more relevant to AR than 3D.
John Hauer is the Founder and CEO of Get3DSmart, a consulting practice which helps large companies understand and capitalize on opportunities with 3D printing. Prior to that, John co-founded and served as the CEO of 3DLT. The company worked with retailers and their suppliers, helping them sell 3D printable products, online and in-store.
John’s original content has been featured on TechCrunch, QZ.com, Techfaster.com, 3DPrint.com and Inside3DP.com, among others. Follow him on Twitter at @maverickonline
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It’s hard to get around without a car in Northeastern Ohio. Decades of neglect by the federal and state governments, which continues to reduce its funding commitment, have resulted in endless cuts to transit service, which result in years of ridership decline.
As the transit death spiral is in play, the state continues to pursue initiatives that encourage sprawl. Cleveland lost 6% of its population since 2010, according to the 2020 Census. The declining tax base and government neglect has stranded low-income people who cannot afford to move elsewhere and need transit the most.
Enter the Cleveland Clergy Coalition and Pastor Aaron Phillips. Phillips’ Sure House Baptist Church had four vans that were only used on Sundays. Realizing that people can’t get to a well-paying job if they don’t have a way to get there, as well as being unable to afford a way to get around without a job, the coalition decided to put their vans to use, to connect Clevelanders with better-paying jobs in the suburbs.
The initiative, called Get2Work Now, was kickstarted in 2019 with a $100,000 grant from the Fund for Our Economic Future’s Paradox Prize. “Too many people were facing this false choice that you either had to own or operate, maintain, what is a really expensive individual car for each family in order to get to work,” says Bethia Burke, president of the Fund. In Cuyahoga County, the prize also funded free transit passes for hospital workers and those finding and keeping work, as well as electric carshare for job seekers.
The church vans have connected 100 workers, who are mostly Black and live in Cleveland’s mid-to-south side, to well-paying manufacturing jobs in the suburbs. Volunteer drivers are paid a weekly stipend and also serve as mentors to keep the people they serve encouraged and engaged with work. “[The users] have someone to listen to them, someone to guide them, and to help them understand different cultures, get off of the transition period, encourage them to stay on the job,” says Phillips. The driver-mentors, who already serve as deacons at Phillips’ church and are trusted role models by the congregation, also undergo drug testing and background checks to comply with state requirements.
The vans provide door-to-door service, which takes about an hour, about twice as long as driving directly there. But public transit would take three hours and require an excursion to connect with a bus in Akron.
Marvetta Rutherford, a volunteer with Clevelanders for Public Transit, is familiar with how difficult it is to get to jobs far from transit. “If you don’t have reliable transportation, you’re just kind of [expletive] out,” Rutherford said. “Because there are people right now who, because of that situation, cannot [and] will not take employment in locations that are not well served.”
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Once within the Dry Tortugas National Park boundary we slowed down at Hospital Key (one of the seven keys that make up the Dry Tortugas) to watch about a hundred Masked Boobies including some with chicks resting on the small coral strip. A few Brown Boobies were amongst them which was the first time that I had seen them on that key.
Arriving at Garden Key, we had the remainder of that afternoon and all day the next day to bird the grounds in and around historic Fort Jefferson. We enjoyed wonderful views of hundreds of Brown Noddies perched on the north coaling docks. Amongst them we found the Black Noddy that everyone was keen to see! Nearby on Bush Key we could see Sooty Terns nesting on the ground and Brown Noddies on nests in the bushes, and enjoyed the spectacle of them swirling around the island. A dingy ride towards Long Key allowed for close viewing of the Magnificent Frigatebird colony with many males displaying their red ballon gorget.
Though April is peak time for passerine migration, it really depends on fronts from the north or west to have a chance of a good fallout. With steady winds out of the east during our visit we had 9 warbler species, including Northern Parula, Palm, Common Yellowthroat, Blackpoll all of whom made frequent visits to the fountain – the only source of freshwater on the island for them!
Other passerines included Catbirds, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, several Gray Kingbirds and Black-whiskered Vireo, the latter two Caribbean species that return each spring to breed in Southern Florida. We also had, a good showing of falcons – Merlin, American Kestrel and Peregrine, that could be seen patrolling the parade grounds and pursuing migrants.
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Immanuel College of Theology, Ibadan, founded in 1958, is the Premier Theological Institution in Nigeria, West Africa. The early history of the College is related with two learning centers of Anglican Theology (Meville Hall, Kudeti, Ibadan, a hall school of St. Andrews College, Oyo and Methodist Theology, Ministerial Department of Wesley College) both located in the city of Ibadan, the capital of the Old Western Region of Nigeria and the largest city in Central Africa. In 1958, the two institutions mentioned above were merged to form Immanuel College of Theology and Christian Education, Ibadan and located at Kudeti, Ibadan.
The leadership of the churches decided to give the name “Immanuel College” to remind us the ecumenical nature of the church and also that God who is transcendent is also immanent. He is Immanuel- God with us (Matt.1:23). The symbol of CHI RHO (X for CHI and P for RHO) was adapted on the college emblem. The emblem is designed to embrace the two emblems of the former colleges i.e. the emblems of Melville Hall, Kudeti, Ibadan and the Divinity School of Wesley College, Elekuro, Ibadan.
Soon it became evident that Kudeti did not offer the best geographical location for the newly established institution. The founders wanted the College to be located in the increasingly productive and large academic environment of Ibadan for the College to reach its full development. So it was in 1964 that the College was transferred to a site in the neighbourhood of the University of Ibadan. Indeed, Immanuel College of Theology is a good example of Methodist and Anglican cooperation. The College was established to be a training ground for the priests of the United Church of Nigeria envisaged then. It became an ecumenical center which trained ministers for various denominations, but with a view to forgoing a common focus for the uniting churches.
The College Student Body includes essentially those entering the Anglican and Methodist Ministries as ordained ministers and Christian Educators. Students sponsored by the Presbyterian, African, New Eden, Salvation Army, Church of the Lord (Aladura) churches and the Nigerian Army were also admitted in the past. Internally recognized and with enviable reputation as a College of Theology and Christian Education, Immanuel College has prepared men and women for the churches in and outside Nigeria including Tanzania, Malawi, Kenya, Gambia, Ghana, Sudan, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Cameroon. The College has produced more than a thousand church ministers for the Anglican and Methodist Churches in Nigeria alone.
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When I was growing up, people often said to me “don’t bite your tongue.” They meant don’t hold back. Don’t let anything go unsaid. But they weren’t talking about biting their tongue in anger. What they meant was don’t hold yourself back from saying something nice.
These people around me knew that the person I was speaking to would feel better hearing compliments than hearing criticism. In some cases, of course, constructive criticism is required. But in each case the best thing to say is exactly what someone needs to hear, not wants to hear.
For those of us who are neurodivergent, it goes beyond idioms, however (why would it be raining cats and dogs?!).
We see the world differently to each other in many cases, never mind the neurotypical mind. So here are 9 things you should never say to someone who is neurodivergent.
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There’s no such thing as being too sensitive. It’s a sign of strength to know what you love and what you’re passionate about. And it shows courage to stand up for what you believe in, even if it hurts.
But people with neurodivergent conditions tend to take things personally, so it’s important to be careful what you say. If you tell them they’re too sensitive, you’re actually telling them that their feelings matter more than their ability to cope with certain situations. Though that sounds great, it can be a huge hindrance when the situation requires a more sympathetic resolution.
People with neurodivergent diagnoses are often highly empathic people. That means they care deeply about other people and how they feel, even if they don’t always understand social constraints. So when you say “you shouldn’t complain” it could come across as rude, especially since many people who are neurodivergent have trouble expressing themselves verbally.
Instead, try saying something like this: “I wish you didn’t have to deal with this problem.” Or “It must be really frustrating to have to do X every single day.” These statements show empathy without pressuring them into changing how they live their lives.
This one isn’t true. You can’t control what another person says or does. That’s why these kinds of accusatory phrases can come across as attacking behaviour. What’s more, if you’re putting words in their mouth about an issue with yourself, chances are you are the issue, not them.
If that’s the case, take a long, hard think about why they may have a problem with you, if you’re inclined to assume such in the first place. The irony being, using phrases like this, may in fact be the very answer you’re looking for!
Neurodivergents suffer from a number of different mental health issues that cause them to feel misunderstood at times, as well as those around them. They struggle to express themselves, and often misinterpret other people’s intentions.
Sometimes they feel frustrated because they think everyone is out to hurt them, and they just want to be left alone. While you may not mean to offend, it doesn’t make it any less offensive.
So try to be supportive instead of judgmental. Use this as an opportunity to help your loved one understand you, not as an excuse to continue a perpetuating run of negativity.
No one wants to be told not to worry about something. But the truth is, most neurodivergents experience a lot of anxiety and stress. So even if they don’t need to worry about something, they will anyway.
In fact, worrying about things you can’t control can lead to depression, which is particularly common among people with neurodivergent conditions. Plus, worrying doesn’t usually help anyone. The best way to handle these types of thoughts is to talk about them.
Tell them you can see they’re worried and ask them what you can do to support them. Then try to offer ways to reduce their stress levels. Open up the floor to a healthy conversation instead of shutting it down.
Maybe it is all in your head. Maybe it’s not. There’s no way to know for sure until you find out otherwise. Many people with neurodivergent conditions report experiencing symptoms that doctors and therapists call “brain fog,” confusion, fatigue, difficulty focusing, and memory retention issues.
Unfortunately, there isn’t enough research being done to figure out whether those symptoms truly exist or whether they are caused by the brain itself. For now, we just have to trust each other’s experiences.
If someone tells us they believe something happens to them because of their condition, even if we don’t agree, it’s important to take them seriously. Otherwise, we risk becoming isolated and discouraged because we start to doubt our own perceptions of what we’re able to trust.
There are plenty of people who never change. And then there are others who try one thing, realize it wasn’t working, and move onto something new. We mustn’t assume everyone has to change everything at once.
Instead, remember that every neurodivergent individual has unique strengths and needs. You should strive to recognize and capitalize on those strengths while also finding healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with difficult situations.
Remember that when it comes to people with neurodivergent minds, change is possible. But only after lots of patience and effort. And, if you can’t change the past, look at rebuilding the future.
This is a tricky one because apologies and forgiveness are two separate concepts. Apologies are meant to show that you regret doing something bad (or that you’ve learned from something bad). For instance, if you accidentally bump into someone and knock over a vase, you might say “sorry” as a means of apologizing. However, it would be inappropriate to apologize for having a neurodivergent condition.
Similarly, saying “forgive me” when you really shouldn’t be forgiven is confusing. It implies that the person has already changed. That’s why it’s important not to use these phrases unless you’re actually offering to do something nice for another person without expecting anything in return.
Sometimes it feels like nothing is wrong. When people tell you this, it’s easy to forget that they still feel anxiety and pain. Even though you can’t physically see it, they’re suffering. They may have lost friends due to how different they seem, they may have had trouble getting jobs, dates, friendships, housing, or services, and they may struggle to keep up with schoolwork.
These problems aren’t going away anytime soon. Unless you want to make their lives harder, it’s best to avoid telling them everything is fine. This is especially true since they may react badly when you suggest they might be depressed or anxious.
Try to be more supportive instead. Tell them that you care about them and that you hope they’ll feel better sooner than later.
By following these simple tips, you can better support those around you with neurodivergent conditions. Hopefully, they’ll learn to embrace their differences rather than fear them.
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Fiber's Many Unknown Benefits
The word "fiber" may bring many thoughts to our minds. Helping us "stay regular" would be the most prominent thought for most of us. This is certainly true; however, fiber plays a much larger role in the prevention and reversal of disease, as Dr. Neal Barnard points out in this ten minute video.
Fiber is the indigestible substance which is resistant to digestive enzymes. Its role in removing toxic waste products is an important one. Carcinogens, for example, found in meat and dairy products, are moved along more quickly when sufficient fiber is available. This shortens the time it has to damage the lining of the intestines, which helps us avoid colon cancer. This would explain one reason why colon cancer rates are much lower in those consuming a plant-based diet.Fiber also promotes the growth of good bacteria in our intestinal tract, which helps us maintain a healthy immune system. Another benefit fiber provides is the removal of unwanted components circulating in our blood stream. Dr. Barnard demonstrates this fact by showing us how fiber removes excess estrogen, testosterone, pharmaceutical drugs, and cholesterol. Fiber attaches itself to these components, and escorts them out of the body.
The typical American diet which is rich in heavily processed foods, oils, animal products, and sugary drinks, is a fiber-deficient diet, since these products contain little or no fiber. Fiber is found only in whole or minimally processed plant foods, animal products contain no fiber. In contrast, a whole-food, plant-based diet supplies an abundance of fiber, more than twice the recommended minimum daily intake. Most Americans consuming the standard American diet, eat a troubling 10-15 grams of fiber per day, whereas a plant-based diet can easily provide 60 to 100+ grams per day.
Consuming a fiber-rich diet helps avoid many common ailments and diseases. For instance, hormone related conditions such a menopausal hot flashes, PMS, heavy periods, and breast and prostate cancer are less common in those consuming a plant-rich diet. Fiber also helps eliminate excess cholesterol, and keeps our blood sugar levels steady, which is crucial for diabetics. Additionally, fiber aids in weight loss by quickly filling our stomachs. This results in fewer calories consumed as well as producing and maintaining satiety. A high-fiber diet also improves gastrointestinal function, which protects against constipation, hemorrhoids, and diverticulosis.
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Why Russian metro attack could have been much worse
After the bomb went off, a second device was found - it was much larger at 1kg and designed to look like a fire extinguisher.
Tuesday 4 April 2017 09:33, UK
It did not take officials at the Russian General prosecutor's office long to declare the St Petersburg metro blast a terrorist attack.
The explosion, which took place at 3pm local time on the line running through the central Sennaya Ploshchad station, was caused by one, relatively small device consisting of 200g-300g of explosive material and metallic shrapnel.
Contrary to initial reports in the Russian media, there was only one explosion but the national anti-terrorism committee, made up of officials from parliament and the security services, said an additional, unexploded bomb was later found in a carriage at Ploshchad Vosstaniya.
This device was much larger at 1kg and designed to look like a fire extinguisher. It now appears this tragic event could have been much worse.
Unsurprisingly, the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, said investigators would "prioritise terrorism" as they searched for the cause and told waiting reporters he had already been briefed by the head of the federal security service, or FSB.
The leader was in St Petersburg at the time, preparing for a meeting with the Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko.
"Unfortunately, we have to start our meeting like this," he told waiting reporters. "I have instructed the city authorities to give all the required support to families of the victims."
The Russian state maintains a formidable security infrastructure - resources that Mr Putin will now direct at uncovering the culprits of an attack that has killed at least 14.
However, it is unlikely this explosion will have come as a surprise to members of the country's intelligence services.
As in other parts of Europe, Russian civilians and Russian cities are potential targets for so-called Islamic State.
We know that because members of IS have published videos online, in the Russian language, threatening revenge for Russia's role in Syria as Bashar al Assad's principle backer.
IS claimed responsibility for the deaths of 219 Russians travelling home from Egypt in an airliner operated by Metrojet in 2015.
The aircraft blew up 23 minutes after take-off from Sharm El Sheikh airport. Investigators later said a large bomb had been loaded in the luggage hold.
On Russian soil, two separate suicide attacks in the city of Volgograd took the lives of 34 in 2013.
The bombers claimed responsibility, in Russian, in the name of the "Caucasus Emirate" - an Islamic separatist group, but terrorist attacks in Russia have been relatively rare in recent years.
By means of explanation, analysts believe thousands of men active in extremist circles have travelled south in order to fight with IS and other groups in Syria and Iraq.
Mr Putin has justified his country's actions in Syria in this context - better to fight an estimated 7,000 extremists from the ex-Soviet republics in the Middle East, he says, than to wage war with them at home.
Still, Russia's expansive and highly risky foreign policy has created plenty of enemies - the sort of people who may wish to do him and his countrymen harm.
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As part of their invasion of Ukraine, Russian forces have used insignia of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to descend on several cities in the Luhansk region, Ukraine’s National Police warned Thursday.
“Columns of Russian tanks entered the Luhansk region at the borders of Krasnaya Talovka, Milove, and Gorodishche. The enemy insidiously placed white vehicles with OSCE symbols at the front. Fighting is currently underway there,” police said in a statement.
International monitors from the OSCE have been working along the frontline in Eastern Ukraine since 2014 to document fighting and ultimately help reduce tensions. The organization has condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and called for an end to the war.
Similarly deceptive tactics by invading forces were reported on the other side of the country, in Sarny, Rivne, where Mayor Ruslan Serpeninov issued a video address to residents, warning them that sabotage and reconnaissance units were entering the country from Belarus wearing Ukrainian military and police uniforms.
He said the imposters were wearing red ribbons—a claim echoed by the National Police.
The police service called on citizens nationwide to be on the lookout for “suspicious people on the streets,” particularly those with “elements of red.”
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Canada is home to 10 provinces and 3 territories. So, why move to Newfoundland? This province is among the top options for anyone moving from within or outside Canada because of the quality of living and the exciting opportunities that await. If you’re moving to Newfoundland, this guide will help you prepare and make the transition as smooth as possible.
Why Move to Newfoundland?
Why Newfoundland? Canada is considered one of the best places to live in the world. Therefore, you could pick any city or region in Canada and you will be able to enjoy the benefits of calling this country home. However, there are many advantages to living in Newfoundland that you should consider when planning your move.
First off, the quality of life in Newfoundland is arguably superior to other provinces and regions of Canada. The proximity to the natural features and the abundance of open spaces offer its residents access to clean air and water.
Second, it is a safe city with a crime rate that is below the national average. Residents of Newfoundland can walk anywhere within the region without fearing for their safety. Aside from being safe, the residents of Newfoundland enjoy a well-balanced lifestyle. The province has enough urban and rural areas to give all its residents full access to basic services.
The province of Newfoundland has seen tremendous economic growth over the years. The economic growth has led to many exciting career opportunities becoming available to the residents; indeed, many don’t need to travel far to pursue their desired careers.
The third reason to move to Newfoundland is the tight-knit community. Newfoundlanders are known to be friendly and warm. There are plenty of neighborhoods and cities that make up this province, and most of them have a good sense of community. The people of Newfoundland also enjoy a relaxed lifestyle and low-stress levels, unlike those who live in the big cities. This same quality is part of the reason why a lot of people choose to retire in Newfoundland.
Finally, the cost of living in Newfoundland is attainable. Compared to other cities and regions in Canada, it is cheap to live in this area. The same goes when it comes to the cost of buying a home, food prices, and access to education and healthcare.
What It’s Like to Live in Newfoundland
The geographic location of Newfoundland makes it somewhat isolated from the rest of Canada. However, this isolation does not take anything away from its vibrant and dynamic character. The best part about living in Newfoundland is that every city or town is unique. The difference in character and way of life makes it important to choose which city to move to because each of them offer a different living experience.
The people of Newfoundland have a rich heritage with a mixture of French, Irish, English, and indigenous ancestry. As a result, the population is highly diverse. This diversity is manifested in the unique traditions, the annual events and festivals, and the food culture in the province. The diverse makeup of the population is part of the reason why the locals are warm and welcoming.
Best Cities to Live in Newfoundland
Newfoundland comprises several cities and towns, each with its unique characteristics. The most important decision you will make when moving to Newfoundland is the city or town to live in. Take some time to get to know about each city, so you can find the right one to call your home.
St. John’s is the provincial capital; therefore, it is the top choice for most people who are moving to this province. This city is highly metropolitan with a vibrant atmosphere. It is the most populated cities in Newfoundland. Despite the bustling metropolitan and its lively music scene, its locals are friendly. There are also plenty of opportunities for anyone looking for a job in Newfoundland.
If you want to live in the city but away from the bustling center, choose Mount Pearl. This city is within proximity to St. John’s and has the basic amenities and services that you will find in the big city. However, there is a blend of rural and urban lifestyles and character to Mount Pearl that many people prefer.
This is a smaller city with a smaller population. Therefore, Corner Brook is the ideal place to move for anyone looking for a more relaxed and slower pace of life. The cost of living in Corner Brook is affordable compared to other cities in Canada. Access to activities like hiking and skiing are on the doorstep for those who like to spend more time outdoors.
This city is another option for those moving to Newfoundland and seeking an active lifestyle. The city of Grand Falls-Windsor has a small European town feel. It is also teeming with options for outdoor activities and recreation.
Checklist for Moving to Newfoundland
This checklist is essential to prepare for your move to Newfoundland.
- Research the cost of living in your chosen city.
- Research the existing job opportunities, especially those that match your skills.
- Research the different types of neighborhoods to find the best fit for your lifestyle and needs.
- Research the weather in your chosen city or region (this is an important factor to consider for those who want to retire here)
- Research the local culture and how you can immerse yourself in it
- Research the language or dialect of the region (especially if you are moving from outside Canada)
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Oh, to be a child again. The new experiences, easy friendships and hours of play – not to mention having a someone who will cook delicious meals and clean up after you (uh, that’s me). As I watch my two children grow up, I love to see them experience the joys in life, whether big or small. And I am grateful that they can experience many of these happy times at their local childcare centre, with the support of their wonderful educators.
These are the unexpected joys of childcare, as discovered by my children (Emmy, four and Will, one) and me.
I am always looking for ideas for children’s activities, as I spend the majority of my time with my little ones. A scroll through Pinterest is intimidating (sorry, I am not going to sculpt a Minion from a carrot), so thank goodness I can gather lots of down-to-earth inspiration from my children’s childcare centre. Whether it’s watching them learn about turn-taking and exercise from a game of ‘duck, duck, goose’ at pick-up time, or the not-so-subtle requests from my eldest (“Mummy, why don’t we go on walks to the library, like we did on my preschool excursion?”), my children’s childcare centre has provided a wealth of ideas.
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The American dog tick, also known as the wood tick, gets its name from the fact that adult ticks prefer to feed on domestic dogs. But also on the fact that the tick species is only found in North America. The American dog tick belongs to the hard tick family, which means it has a tough external armor. Ticks in the United States are known to carry bacteria that cause diseases in humans, such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever. This disease is spread by sucking blood from their hosts. Tick exposure is most likely to occur in the spring and early summer.
What are the characteristics of an American Dog Tick?
They have brown with pale to gray patterns. American dog ticks are round and flattened in appearance. They have six legs as larvae, eight as nymphs, and ten as adults. They can effectively crawl through their environment, including animal fur and human hair, thanks to their extremities. American dog ticks can range in size from 5 mm to 15 mm. Their size depends on whether they have eaten the blood of the host.
If an American dog tick has bitten a member of your family or a pet, you should be concerned. Additionally, American dog ticks are more likely to be attracted to premises with tall grass and outside dogs. Sightings in gardens and potted plants, for example, indicate a possible infestation because these are frequent places for females to lay their eggs.
Tick bite symptoms
Itching, fever, and tick paralysis are all symptoms of American dog tick bites. Rashes surrounding the tick bite are the predominant symptom of tularemia and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, so keep an eye out for these. Ticks can’t feed right away after latching on to a host because their mouthparts need time to imbed deeply enough to suck the blood. This makes it critical to remove a tick from the skin as soon as possible.
How to get rid of American dog ticks
Apply an insect repellent with an EPA-registered chemical, such as DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus, to avoid being bitten by an American dog tick. Wear long-sleeved shirts and slacks, ideally light-colored so ticks may be seen, and tuck your pants into your socks. When going indoors, inspect your clothing and skin to get rid of ticks and reduce dangers. Any garments that have been worn outside should be washed right away.
If an American dog tick bites you, use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. Pull up with even, steady pressure. The mouthparts of the tick may break off and remain in the skin if you twist or jerk it. After the tick has been removed, clean the bitten site thoroughly with soap and water. The tick should then be flushed down the toilet.
Homeowners who have outside dogs and live in areas with long grass are more likely to come into touch with American dog ticks. Keep the grass around the house well-trimmed and inspect dogs and people thoroughly after outings to avoid any form of infection. Contact a registered pest control technician if you suspect a tick infestation on your property.
When going on walks or hikes with your dog, stay away from long grass areas. But even then your dog is in danger because ticks can even fall from higher structures, such as trees. Check your dog out whenever you come from a walk, and contact your vet in case you discover a tick.
Tick Diseases and Threats
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is caused by the bacterium Rickettsia and is spread by the American dog tick. Rocky Mountain spotted fever has been a recognized disease in the United States since the 1920s, according to the CDC. High fever, chills, muscle aches, and headaches are among symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever. In certain situations, a rash that spreads to the extremities develops. It normally appears 2-4 days after the fever has started. Antibiotics are used to treat the infection, but it can be fatal if not treated.
Tularemia is another disease that American dog ticks are known to transmit. Rabbits, mice, squirrels, and other tiny animals are carriers. Fever, chills, and sensitive lymph nodes are some of the symptoms. At the site of the tick bite, an ulcer can occur.
Furthermore, tick paralysis caused by American dog ticks can induce severe respiratory distress and muscle weakness in those who are infected. Please contact a healthcare expert if you feel you have contracted one of the diseases caused by American dog ticks listed above.
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Religious people tend to use their own beliefs as a guide in thinking about what God believes, but are less constrained when reasoning about other people's beliefs, according to new study published in the Nov. 30 early edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Nicholas Epley, professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business, led the research, which included a series of survey and neuroimaging studies to examine the extent to which people's own beliefs guide their predictions about God's beliefs. The findings of Epley and his co-authors at Australia's Monash University and UChicago extend existing work in psychology showing that people are often egocentric when they infer other people's beliefs.
The PNAS paper reports the results of seven separate studies. The first four include surveys of Boston rail commuters, UChicago undergraduate students and a nationally representative database of online respondents in the United States. In these surveys, participants reported their own belief about an issue, their estimated God's belief, along with a variety of others, including Microsoft founder Bill Gates, Major League Baseball's Barry Bonds, President George W. Bush, and an average American.
Two other studies directly manipulated people's own beliefs and found that inferences about God's beliefs tracked their own beliefs. Study participants were asked, for example, to write and deliver a speech that supported or opposed the death penalty in front of a video camera. Their beliefs were surveyed both before and after the speech.
The final study involved functional magnetic resonance imaging to measure the neural activity of test subjects as they reasoned about their own beliefs versus those of God or another person. The data demonstrated that reasoning about God's beliefs activated many of the same regions that become active when people reasoned about their own beliefs.
The researchers noted that people often set their moral compasses according to what they presume to be God's standards. "The central feature of a compass, however, is that it points north no matter what direction a person is facing," they conclude. "This research suggests that, unlike an actual compass, inferences about God's beliefs may instead point people further in whatever direction they are already facing."
But the research in no way denies the possibility that God's presumed beliefs also may provide guidance in situations where people are uncertain of their own beliefs, the co-authors noted.
Citation: "Believers' estimates of God's beliefs are more egocentric than estimates of other people's beliefs," Nov. 30, 2009, early edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, by Nicholas Epley, Benjamin A. Converse, Alexa Delbosc, George A. Monteleone and John T. Cacioppo."
Funding: University of Chicago Booth School of Business, the Templeton Foundation, and the National Science Foundation.
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This is the current version of the statement as at 5/06/2019.
Previous versions can be accessed here.
Publishing anonymised government data will stimulate innovation and unlock the economic value of public data.
References to data or open data apply to government data categorised as non-sensitive, which means it does not include personally identifiable information, commercial details, matters of security or the administration of justice.
In line with the Digital Territory Strategy, government supports, encourages and facilitates digital innovation and has a commitment to open data, increasing the transparency of government decision making.
Open Data Intent
- make data publicly available for citizens and businesses to create value through digital innovations that will benefit the NT community and economy
- improve accountability and transparency across government
- promote public participation by encouraging feedback about open data and requests for new data
- openly publish data that does not infringe on the personal or commercial interests of others.
- Open – non-sensitive government data to be published, with private or commercially sensitive data remaining protected.
- Accessible – open data to be readily available to everyone and able to be used for any purpose to enable innovation and economic development.
- Usable – priority will be given to data that is valued by the public; data will be licensed appropriately to enable re-use; data will be in a suitable form that enables interoperability (eg machine readable); and reliable in terms of timeliness and completeness.
- Free – open data to be free of charge for users, other than in special circumstances where substantial costs are incurred in data generation which need to be recovered.
Open data published to data.nt.gov.au will:
- be in a machine readable format
- include spatial coordinates or be spatially enabled where appropriate
- use Creative Commons licensing to authorise re-use, avoiding need for users to hold specialised software licenses wherever possible
- be collected from the source directly, where this is appropriate
- be depersonalised/anonymised where the data is about individual people or entities, and validated prior to upload to ensure protection of private or sensitive information (where validation is not successful, the data will not be published)
- include Application Programming Interfaces (API) where feasible
- be provided with descriptive metadata to facilitate searching
- be categorised into themes to give the ability to find related data
- not be locked into formats and protocols that make it difficult to use
- preserve the value of the data by providing timely access.
Open Data Terms
- Government data is information and records created or captured by the NTG in the course of conducting government business and delivering government services to the community. Data can be held in many forms from electronic records stored in computer systems to hard copy records (e.g. paper files and documents).
- Open data is government data that is made available with the technical and legal characteristics necessary for it to be freely used, re-used, and redistributed by anyone, anytime, anywhere.
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Achieving a greener future across Singapore's built environment
Sustainability is the new focus for the real estate industry, and the key to success lies in renewed innovation.
When it comes to the drivers of climate change, it is the world’s cities that are by far the biggest source of the carbon emissions warming the planet. The built environment accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions globally.
So it’s no surprise that those responsible for developing urban centres are now looking at strategies to reduce their impact on the wider environment. Sustainable solutions have been particularly sought after in commercial real estate where three factors are driving a new surge in innovation.
Firstly, governments are sensing a new level of urgency in the need to reduce the carbon footprints of industry, and are now enforcing strict standards and targets. In Singapore, for example, the government has pledged to have 80% of the buildings in the city-state to be certified “green”, utilising sustainable solutions in everything from building materials, to lighting, to layout designs. Its commercial real estate developers have been quick to embrace the challenge, and after just nine years of the pledge - some 40% of local buildings have been transformed.
Change is also being driven by the end users of urban infrastructure: consumers are the second driver, and are demanding much greater attention be paid to the total carbon footprint of the facilities that they use. They want greater flexibility and tailored solutions that seem to fit their own individual goals and lifestyle.
Besides compliance and market demand, continuous development in digital technology has been a third and equally important enabler of the trend towards more sustainable building solutions. The smart technologies provide customers with the tools necessary to move into a new era of connected and low-carbon operations, while allowing businesses to manage resources more efficiently to meet stakeholder expectations. The rise of digitally connected and sustainable smart buildings has created a whirlwind of innovation that continues to meet and then raise consumer expectations.
Digital to the rescue
As we move into a new decade, all of these drivers are combining to challenge long-held perceptions of what a building is and does. Gone are the purely functional designs that provided accommodation for workers or infrastructure – today a building can be its own integrated digital ecosystem.
Developers that place the need for sustainability, along with the experience of their end consumers first and foremost, are finding they can continuously create new value and build on these digital economies of scale.
Organisations need to map what the future of their business will look like in this more sustainable era. They need to understand the threats and opportunities, whilst defining a plan to ensure the greatest overall impact.
SP Digital’s mission is centred on this paradigm. It pushes itself to develop and to deploy innovative digital, sustainable energy solutions for businesses that make an otherwise complex journey simple and streamlined. The wide range of innovations that make up its GET™ (Green Energy Tech) suite all focus on cost optimisation, energy efficiency, and improved occupant wellbeing.
Chang Sau Sheong, CEO of SP Digital, says that this combined focus allows its partners and users to push forward on the far-reaching goals demanded by the world of 2021. “SP Digital offers a foundation to advance the sustainability goals of the built environment with our EnergyTech solutions,” he says. “We believe that each of us must play our part to ensure a low carbon, smart energy future for Singapore.”
Some of the most visible examples of innovative digital solutions in the built environment are based around the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI). With this in mind, SP Digital has developed its GET™ (Green Energy Tech) platform that integrates different building systems, data sources and solutions. Whether it is one single component or the entire suite, the system provides customers with a holistic and seamless experience when managing their buildings and interacting with their occupants.
The platform leverages AI and IoT to empower building managers with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions, enabling high-performance buildings by almost every sustainability measure, and further driving positive behavioural changes amongst occupants.
With energy management as the core, customers have the option to select from various add-on modules in the areas of tenant sub-metering, managing distributed energy, electric vehicle charging systems, asset management, sustainability, indoor environment, user engagement, and much more.
There is a specific module available for businesses that need to efficiently manage the overall energy use by tenants and in common areas. This module simplifies what has been traditionally a massive challenge for commercial building operators, in managing utilities whilst minimising billing errors and productivity losses.
To drive greater sustainability branding for commercial buildings, another module available is GET™ Engaged. This is a digital display typically installed at high-traffic spaces such as lift lobbies or reception areas, provides timely data on the building’s aggregated utilities consumption and its resulting carbon emissions, which can be monitored over time and compared to other similar buildings or facilities.
GET™ Engaged further complements the SP Utilities app, which leverages behavioural nudges, gamification and sustainability tips to engage and to reward users for taking more environmentally friendly actions.
Across the full GET™ suite, SP Digital’s knowledge and innovation enable energy efficiency, operational efficiency, and improved occupant well-being and comfort for the built environment. The company vows to continue enhancing its GET™ suite of solutions to better serve customers.
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Explore Manipi in Indonesia
Manipi in the region of South Sulawesi is a place in Indonesia - some 908 mi or ( 1461 km ) East of Jakarta , the country's capital city .
Time in Manipi is now 12:01 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Makassar " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Watampone, Makassar, Taccipi, Sengkang, and Pangkajene. Since you are here already, consider visiting Watampone . Where to go and what to see in Manipi ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Malino is a small hill town resort in the Gowa district of South Sulawesi, 90 km from Makassar. It is a popular getaway famous for its tropical flowers. The town was the venue for the 1946 Malino Conference during the Indonesian National Revolution. The Malino II Accord was also signed there in February 2002.
Located at -5.25 119.86 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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Today - July 5, 2012 - at about 04:00 UTC (a few hours ago as I write this) the Earth reached aphelion, the point in its elliptical orbit when it's farthest from the Sun. According to the US Naval Observatory, we were 1.016675058 Astronomical Units from the Sun at that time. An AU is the average distance from the Earth to the Sun, and is defined as 149,597,870.7 kilometers (92,955,807.2 miles). That means that at aphelion the center of the Earth was 152,092,424 km (94,505,851 miles) from the center of the Sun. Over the next six months we'll slowly approach the Sun again until we reach perihelion - the closest point in the Earth's orbit to the Sun - on January 2, 2013, at about 05:00 UTC. When we're farther from the Sun it appears a little bit smaller in the sky, but you'd never notice. For one thing, staring at the Sun is a bad idea! For another, the change is so slow day by day that it's impossible to notice anyway. For a third thing, the total change over the course of six months isn't very big either. Astronomer (and friend of the blog) Anthony Ayiomamitis took two pictures that show this:
These are from aphelion and perihelion in 2005, but the scale is always about the same every year. As you can see, the change in the Sun's size isn't terribly big. So even though you may not notice it, it's still neat to think that after the past 183 days or so we've been steadily moving farther from the Sun, and now we're on our way back in. And even neater... the Earth has done this over four and half billion times before. So it has some experience here. | <urn:uuid:30b5105f-1073-4b05-9b2f-45df6b5ddc4b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/happy-aphelion | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571758.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812200804-20220812230804-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.967153 | 395 | 3.515625 | 4 |
By Jirair Libaridian
We are living through a very difficult period in our history. From September 27 to November 10 our army fought a ferocious war, and suffered a significant defeat with enormous consequences.
Before we can find a way out of this dark tunnel, in fact in order to find a way out, we must first understand what happened and why it happened. And we need to come to terms with it, to accept it. Many colleagues have offered answers. This is my contribution to that debate.
- Armenia, Artsakh and the Armenian world have suffered a loss of historical proportions.
- We have lost a war we should have avoided at all cost, a war we could not have won
- One more segment of our people have lost its ancestral homes and its collective life
- We have lost a whole generation of young men, one of our most precious assets
- We have lost the human and financial capital invested in Artsakh over many years
- Our Prime Minister has lost the three goals he had set for himself to resolve the Karabakh conflict:
- Bringing the leadership of Artsakh to the negotiating table
- Making any solution subject to the approval of all three peoples involved in the conflict: Artsakh, Azerbaijan, Armenia
- The possibility, even in a distant future, to secure independence for Karabakh.
- We have lost our self-confidence, our optimism, and much of the progress that had been made. We may have even lost our faith in democracy. We are a traumatized people not fully ready to accept what happened, and why.
- We have lost one more slice of our independence and sovereignty.
The November 10, 2020 cease fire agreement and subsequent statements by President Putin make clear that it is Armenia that speaks for Artsakh; it is not even clear how much voice Armenia itself will have in determining the future course of events. Regardless, in the eyes of all concerned Armenia is defined as the party that was and will be held responsible for any and all things in Artsakh.
2. In the aftermath of the defeat, we are confused and see confusion around us.
On the one hand, we are overwhelmed by the sense of disbelief, of being betrayed, not sure whether we can pick up the pieces of what appears to be a broken world. On the other hand, we are bombarded with mutual recriminations, with speeches and statements the purpose of which is to find some culprit other than us for the mistakes we have committed, with excuses and rationales for our actions and words, justifications as to why war was inevitable and why a defeat is not a defeat, with calls for revenge. | <urn:uuid:72db6739-4961-4cd0-b623-72c072a5f723> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://mirrorspectator.com/2020/11/24/what-happened-and-why-six-theses/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571758.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812200804-20220812230804-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.97376 | 542 | 2.109375 | 2 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 3, 2021
Rose City Park Elementary School third-grader announced winner
Portland, OR – The Regional Arts & Culture Council and the City of Portland’s Arts Oversight Committee are delighted to announce the winner of the 2021 Arts Education and Access Fund (AEAF) Logo Competition. The competition challenged students to reimagine the original logo to illustrate how the fund supports the community and showcase students who benefit from arts education in school.
Arts Education and Access Fund 2021 Logo Design Competition
Vincente, a third-grader at Rose City Park Elementary School
Edison, a fifth-grader at Rose City Park
Cate, a seventh-grader at Sunnyside Environmental School
All students attend Portland Public Schools.
The design competition was open to all students from kindergarten to eighth grade who receive arts education in Portland’s six school districts: Portland Public, Parkrose, Reynolds, David Douglas, Centennial and Riverdale. The design challenge was to for students create a new AEAF logo over Winter Break 2020.
A panel of judges including professors and officials from Reed College, University of Portland, Pacific Northwest College of Art, Portland State University, Portland Art Museum, Echo Theater Company, Office of Commissioner Dan Ryan and the City of Portland Department of Revenue reviewed the submissions and selected the winner.
When asked what inspires him about art, Vincente replied, “Happiness. I have a sign in my room ‘Build Yourself Up and Never Give Up.’ I want people to become happy when they see my art.” Read the full interview with Vincente.
Arts education helps children develop the skills they need in order to communicate effectively, expand their analytical thinking, and engage with their community. In traumatic, turbulent times like these, art can be a literal lifeline for social, emotional, and mental health.
Art brings exposure to the world around us and broadens children’s interests as their capacity to learn new things expands. Students find solace in the arts and a space for their voices to be heard. Though arts, students are able to build consensus and connection, bring awareness to social issues, and highlight inequality and inequity in the world around them. Through arts education, our children—and the greater community—can see connections and develop unique relationships that align with our common goals and interests. Arts can— and should—be a celebration of our rich, culturally diverse society.
Portland’s Arts Education and Access Fund
Portland voters overwhelmingly approved the Arts Education and Access Fund in 2012 restoring arts education in all of Portland’s public elementary schools and expanding access to arts and culture for Portland residents. The City of Portland collects the tax and administers these dedicated funds. Portland’s Arts Oversight Committee, an independent volunteer committee reviews expenditures, progress and outcomes.
The Arts Education & Access Fund Oversight Committee seeks new members. Find out how to apply.
Thanks to the arts tax, today every elementary school in Portland’s six school districts (Centennial, David Douglas, Parkrose, Portland Public, Reynolds and Riverdale) now has at least one art, music, drama, or dance teacher on staff – about 100 teachers in total. Teachers have risen to the challenge of distance learning, still delivering arts education to students online. Funding allows for approximately one arts specialist for every 500 students. Find out more.
Money from the arts tax goes first to schools (65% of total funding since 2012). Any additional revenues are then allocated through RACC grants to arts organizations and special projects that expand access to arts and culture to underserved communities including communities of color, veterans, artists and audiences with different abilities. Portland neighborhoods underserved with RACC grants are also prioritized for project funding.
An independent nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, we support greater Portland’s creative economy by providing equitable funding and services to artists and art organizations; managing and growing our diverse, nationally-acclaimed public art program; and developing long-lasting public and private partnerships. For more information visit racc.org.
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A new Education Secretary
On 10 January, Damien Hinds was appointed as the new Secretary of State for Education, since when he has published new delivery plans for the next wave of the Opportunity Areas Initiative (Bradford, Doncaster, Fenland and East Cambridgeshire, Hastings, Ipswich and Stoke-on-Trent), funding for literacy and numeracy (£25m over 75 projects) and funding for Multi Academy Trusts to tackle underperformance (£45m).
He made his first major speech at the Education World Forum, where he led on the need to prepare students for the fourth industrial revolution (digital and technology) and the fast pace of the changing economy. Following the general government line of the last few years he stressed the importance of core academic subjects and of improving standards and our international standing in relation to other countries academic results. He also spoke about the need for children to have an international outlook and global perspectives (particularly interesting as this month England has chosen to opt-out of the new PISA tests in global competencies and tolerance).
Knowledge vs skills (again)
There was nothing in his speech directly relating to arts and culture, but he talked about the importance of ‘employability skills’ and ‘soft skills’, particularly character, resilience and digital skills. Interestingly, School’s Week pointed out that some of this language appears to be directly contradicted in School’s Minister Nick Gibb’s Speech, which he gave the following day, and which stressed that that all skills should be knowledge-based:
‘Around the world, many educationists – and I see one or two of them here – promote skills-based curricula as the way to prepare pupils for life in the 21st century. Often, knowledge-rich curricula are derided as an impediment to helping pupils to become creative critical-thinking problem solvers, but this is to confuse means with ends.
The mistake made by these influential voices in education is to believe that creativity is a skill independent of subject domain-specific knowledge; that critical thinking can be taught discretely from the subject being thought about, or that one becomes a better problem solver simply by practicing solving problems.
Just as musicians become proficient by learning their scales, it is as important that pupils build up the underlying knowledge they will need. We cannot expect a pupil to think critically about the causes of the First World War without an understanding of the delicate balance of power that existed at the turn of the 20th century. And we will not prepare pupils to be the creative, problem solving mathematicians of the future without giving them a firm grounding in the foundations of mathematics.’
It will be interesting to see which direction the government takes in coming months. We believe that it is crucial that there is a policy shift away from a binary understanding of knowledge and skills. Every subject should be taught by qualified specialists and should include practical and theoretical learning and should build knowledge, skills, competencies and understanding.
Teacher recruitment and retention crisis
‘It is particularly worrying is that the number of secondary school teachers has been falling since 2010 and more teachers have been leaving the profession for reasons other than retirement since 2012.
Many teachers have cited heavy workloads as a reason for their departure. At the same time pupil numbers are rising and the Department for Education expects schools to make significant savings from using their staff more efficiently.’
The Chair of the committee has called the government response to the crisis ‘sluggish and incoherent’.
DCMS Select Committee on the Social Impact of Participation in Culture and Sport
The DCMS Select Committee has launched a new Inquiry which has a deadline of 22 February.
Select Committees hold government to account and so this is a good opportunity for us to flag any issues about co-ordination between departments on cultural learning: particularly between the Department of Education and the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, and with other departments such as Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, the new Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, the Department of Heath and across to other home nations.
The Committee is asking for examples of positive social impact and for your ideas on how the government can enable greater diversity in the creative industries and culture, and a stronger talent pipeline. They also want to know how venues can be supported to boost access and social impact.
It’s essential that the Committee is armed with the best possible information, so do write in and let them know your thoughts, experiences and about the work that you do. Follow this link to make a submission.
Government STEM policy: not joined up
The National Audit Office has produced an interesting report looking at the government’s current investment in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). Despite £990m spent on, or committed to, key STEM-specific interventions between 2007 and autumn 2017, the results have been patchy, with marked gender imbalance and skills mismatches flagged as areas of concern. The NAO is calling on government to do much more to make the policy coherent.
We know that much of the intelligence coming from employers is that they want young people with a mix of skills and knowledge; creative, resilient communicators who can use STEM skills creatively. This is just one of the reasons why the CLA and Nesta have joined together to call on government to take this opportunity to expand their STEM investment to include the Arts and make it STEAM. Read our STEAM briefing to find out more.
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Resources for Resiliency
The world we prepared for in our education and working years has become a world we are simply not prepared for. A pandemic, a war, and relentless technological change has brought stress to those not accustomed to it. The quality of resiliency does not prevent us from feeling stress, but helps us recover and provides a keel on the rough seas of life. Discover how resiliency is a learned skill and a very current issue for psychologists and therapists. This course is filled with the latest and most reliable resources for anchoring yourself in turbulent times. | <urn:uuid:783e3032-8444-44b0-8e3d-5d422142fbae> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://uwm.edu/sce/courses/resources-for-resiliency/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571758.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812200804-20220812230804-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.959509 | 117 | 2.28125 | 2 |
Egypt is aspiring to become Covid-19 vaccine-making hub for Africa following its recent deals to produce Chinese and Russian Sputnik vaccines locally.
A state-owned company on April 21, 2021, signed two agreements with the Chinese Sinovac Company for Biological Products to produce its Covid-19 vaccine in Egypt.
A day later, another Egyptian company signed a deal with the Russian Direct Investment Fund, the Russian government’s sovereign wealth fund, for manufacturing Sputnik V vaccine locally.
Egypt’s arrangement with vaccine producers aims at allowing the country to produce 80 million doses of the Chinese vaccine and 40 million doses of the Russian vaccine annually.
These observers have claimed would be enough to cover the needs of Egyptians and advance the national response to Covid-19.
Local health officials and members of the parliament have said vaccine production surpluses will be exported to other African countries to meet growing needs in the continent.
A member of the parliamentary Committee on Health, Mahmud Abulkheir, told reporters that Egypt had plans far larger than meeting local demand.
“The number of doses to be produced locally of the two vaccines will be enough to meet national needs… However, Egypt has a plan far larger than meeting local demand,” he said.
Egypt has been preparing for the local production of Covid-19 vaccines for several months now.
The Arab nation, with a population now estimated at more than 100 million, has a pharmaceutical industrial base that has been functioning for decades.
This base is now a mere shadow of its former self for multiple reasons, including misguided medicine pricing policies, the lack of sufficient funds for research, and tough competition from regional and international medicine-markers.
However, Cairo has been making efforts to bring the pharmaceutical industry back to its past strengths.
Health Minister Hala Zayad told reporters at a news conference that production would kick off as soon as Chinese vaccine production experts arrive the country this week.
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Neurons in the human brain receive electrical signals from thousands of other cells, and long neural extensions called dendrites play a critical role in incorporating all of that information so the cells can respond appropriately.
Using hard-to-obtain samples of human brain tissue, MIT neuroscientists have now discovered that human dendrites have different electrical properties from those of other species. Their studies reveal that electrical signals weaken more as they flow along human dendrites, resulting in a higher degree of electrical compartmentalization, meaning that small sections of dendrites can behave independently from the rest of the neuron.
These differences may contribute to the enhanced computing power of the human brain, the researchers say.
“It’s not just that humans are smart because we have more neurons and a larger cortex. From the bottom up, neurons behave differently,” says Mark Harnett, the Fred and Carole Middleton Career Development Assistant Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences. “In human neurons, there is more electrical compartmentalization, and that allows these units to be a little bit more independent, potentially leading to increased computational capabilities of single neurons.”
Harnett, who is also a member of MIT’s McGovern Institute for Brain Research, and Sydney Cash, an assistant professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, are the senior authors of the study, which appears in the Oct. 18 issue of Cell. The paper’s lead author is Lou Beaulieu-Laroche, a graduate student in MIT’s Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences.
Dendrites can be thought of as analogous to transistors in a computer, performing simple operations using electrical signals. Dendrites receive input from many other neurons and carry those signals to the cell body. If stimulated enough, a neuron fires an action potential — an electrical impulse that then stimulates other neurons. Large networks of these neurons communicate with each other to generate thoughts and behavior.
The structure of a single neuron often resembles a tree, with many branches bringing in information that arrives far from the cell body. Previous research has found that the strength of electrical signals arriving at the cell body depends, in part, on how far they travel along the dendrite to get there. As the signals propagate, they become weaker, so a signal that arrives far from the cell body has less of an impact than one that arrives near the cell body.
Dendrites in the cortex of the human brain are much longer than those in rats and most other species, because the human cortex has evolved to be much thicker than that of other species. In humans, the cortex makes up about 75 percent of the total brain volume, compared to about 30 percent in the rat brain.
Although the human cortex is two to three times thicker than that of rats, it maintains the same overall organization, consisting of six distinctive layers of neurons. Neurons from layer 5 have dendrites long enough to reach all the way to layer 1, meaning that human dendrites have had to elongate as the human brain has evolved, and electrical signals have to travel that much farther.
In the new study, the MIT team wanted to investigate how these length differences might affect dendrites’ electrical properties. They were able to compare electrical activity in rat and human dendrites, using small pieces of brain tissue removed from epilepsy patients undergoing surgical removal of part of the temporal lobe. In order to reach the diseased part of the brain, surgeons also have to take out a small chunk of the anterior temporal lobe.
With the help of MGH collaborators Cash, Matthew Frosch, Ziv Williams, and Emad Eskandar, Harnett’s lab was able to obtain samples of the anterior temporal lobe, each about the size of a fingernail.
Evidence suggests that the anterior temporal lobe is not affected by epilepsy, and the tissue appears normal when examined with neuropathological techniques, Harnett says. This part of the brain appears to be involved in a variety of functions, including language and visual processing, but is not critical to any one function; patients are able to function normally after it is removed.
Once the tissue was removed, the researchers placed it in a solution very similar to cerebrospinal fluid, with oxygen flowing through it. This allowed them to keep the tissue alive for up to 48 hours. During that time, they used a technique known as patch-clamp electrophysiology to measure how electrical signals travel along dendrites of pyramidal neurons, which are the most common type of excitatory neurons in the cortex.
These experiments were performed primarily by Beaulieu-Laroche. Harnett’s lab (and others) have previously done this kind of experiment in rodent dendrites, but his team is the first to analyze electrical properties of human dendrites.
The researchers found that because human dendrites cover longer distances, a signal flowing along a human dendrite from layer 1 to the cell body in layer 5 is much weaker when it arrives than a signal flowing along a rat dendrite from layer 1 to layer 5.
They also showed that human and rat dendrites have the same number of ion channels, which regulate the current flow, but these channels occur at a lower density in human dendrites as a result of the dendrite elongation. They also developed a detailed biophysical model that shows that this density change can account for some of the differences in electrical activity seen between human and rat dendrites, Harnett says.
The question remains, how do these differences affect human brainpower? Harnett’s hypothesis is that because of these differences, which allow more regions of a dendrite to influence the strength of an incoming signal, individual neurons can perform more complex computations on the information.
“If you have a cortical column that has a chunk of human or rodent cortex, you’re going to be able to accomplish more computations faster with the human architecture versus the rodent architecture,” he says.
There are many other differences between human neurons and those of other species, Harnett adds, making it difficult to tease out the effects of dendritic electrical properties. In future studies, he hopes to explore further the precise impact of these electrical properties, and how they interact with other unique features of human neurons to produce more computing power.
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The schematic on the right represents the standard chemical recovery process in a kraft mill. Presumably, it describes the situation at PTPC fairly well.
The molten smelt which is continuously withdrawn from the recovery furnace consists mostly of sodium sulfide (Na2S) and sodium carbonate (Na2CO3). These molten salts are mixed with weak wash water in a dissolving tank where it forms what is known as “green liquor”. The green liquor is then sent to a clarifying tank where insoluble compounds settle out.
The clarified green liquor moves on to a “slaker” where it mixes with lime (CaO) and is held long enough for the lime to become calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) in solution. It then enters the causticizers where the sodium carbonate is transformed into sodium hydroxide according to the reaction:
Na2S + Na2CO3 + Ca(OH)2 → Na2S + 2 NaOH + CaCO3
The sodium sulfide (Na2S) in the green liquor remains unchanged in this process, and the calcium carbonate (CaCO3), also referred to as “lime mud”, precipitates out of solution. That leaves a solution of sodium sulfide (Na2S) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH), also known as “white liquor”, which is sent to the kraft pulp mill for use in the digesters. Typically 95-98% of the cooking chemicals in the kraft pulping process are recovered in this cycle.
To put it less technically: green liquor + lime ==> white liquor + lime mud
The lime mud which settles out of the white liquor in the clarifying tank is washed before being sent to the lime kiln to be turned back into lime. The wash water, referred to now as “weak wash” or “weak white liquor”, is used to dissolve the molten salts in the smelt dissolving tank.
The washed lime mud (essentially limestone and water) is transformed back into quicklime (CaO) according to the chemical reaction:
CaCO3 + heat → CaO + CO2
This reaction takes place in the lime kiln at 1650oF or higher. At PTPC, the fuel used to produce this heat is recycled fuel oil. The lime exiting the kiln then cycles back to the slaker to be mixed with the green liquor prior to entering the causticizers.
Emissions and Control
While not in the same league as the combustion units in the power plant, the smelt dissolving tank and the lime kiln are both significant point sources of air emissions at the mill. Both emit primarily particulates and ammonia. The lime kiln also emits nitrous oxides. The dissolving tank is equipped with a wet scrubber (Ducon UW4, installed in the 1970s) to help control those emissions. The lime kiln uses a wet scrubber as well, in this case a Venturi scrubber, last modified in 2003.
The insoluble compounds settling out of the green liquor clarifier are withdrawn as a highly alkaline dark green-black slurry known as "green liquor dregs". It is comprised mostly of unburned carbon (char) and lime mud, as well as compounds of sodium, magnesium and sulfur and other elements. These dregs are generally washed and/or filtered to retrieve process chemicals and reduce the pH. In most plants the dregs would then be destined for the landfill, but apparently PTPC has a buyer for theirs.
"Lime grits" are the undissolved solids which settle out of the slaker, a highly alkaline material comprised mostly of lime and lime mud. These grits are removed, washed and disposed of in the landfill. The wash water is added to the dissolving tank, helping to preserve process chemicals -- notably Na2O with a pH of over 13. This helps lower the pH of the disposed grits to something under the 12.5 threshold above which the EPA considers the waste to be hazardous.
Lime mud itself is sometimes part of the waste stream, mostly when the lime kiln is down for repairs or maintenance and is not available to convert the mud back to lime. Nationally, excess lime mud accounts for over half of the waste stream of kraft pulp mill causticizing plants.
Tappi/Kraft chemical recovery process: http://www.tappi.org/Downloads/unsorted/UNTITLED---05EPE189pdf.aspx
Trinity BART report addendum: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/air/globalwarm_RegHaze/BART/PTPC_BART_Addendum.pdf
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By Vincent Pica, Commodore, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
Unlike any other law enforcement arm, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) may board your boat at their discretion — they need no search warrant, no provocation, and no reason other than ensuring your boat is in full compliance with all applicable federal laws and regulations.
The U.S. Coast Guard boards vessels to conduct safety inspections to identify any obvious safety hazards and ensure the seaworthiness of the vessel. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Tara Molle/ © northeast.coastguard.dodlive.mil
Do you know what to do and say (besides “Yikes!”) if you see a USCG vessel in the vicinity and hear their voice on VHF channel 16 (or across the water) hailing your vessel and ordering you to bring your boat to a full stop?
You have been stopped by highly trained federal officers who will soon impress you with their professionalism. Before they even step off their vessel onto yours, the very first question they will ask you is, “Without reaching for them or touching them, do you have any weapons on board?” Subtly but powerfully, the tone is set: “I am polite. I am professional. And I mean business.” Let’s assume (and hope) that the answer to that question is “no,” since an affirmative answer sets up a scenario outside the scope of this article.
Of note to boaters in the First Coast Guard District, which is us, the USCG has a new program called the Responsible Boater program, which can make your time on the water much more pleasant – and safer. Read on!
Once your boat is boarded, the officers will be seeking compliance with regulations, starting with those applicable to all boat sizes:
- Your actual registration needs to be aboard and current. If you just have a copy, that’s a problem. If you have no registration, that’s a much bigger problem.
- The Hull Identification Number needs to be the same on your registration and on your boat (embossed into the transom, low on the starboard side). If they don’t match, you’ve got a lot of explaining to do.
- The registration numbers must be at least three inches, appear as a contrasting color to your hull, and be the most forward of any numbering or lettering on the boat.
- If you have a Marine Sanitation Device (aka head or toilet), it must conform to regulations. As most waters in the Northeast are “No Discharge Zones,” an over-board, through-hull holding tank must be in the locked/closed position and the key must under the control of the captain (no exceptions unless it can be seized closed or the handle can be removed in the closed position).
Other applicable laws and regulations are dictated by the size of your vessel:
- Is there at least one readily available life jacket in good working order for every person aboard? To be readily available, the jackets must be out of the wrapper and not buried under other gear or in a cupboard (think of your children or grandchildren having to put them on in hurry).
- The number of fire extinguishers depends on boat size, but all must be in working order.
- The amount of required flares varies by boat size, but all must be unexpired.
Now that sounds like a lot, and it is – and it should be. And the list gets longer as boat size increases. However, if you already have a valid Vessel Safety Check sticker (see below) on your windshield, you are eligible for an “Abbreviated Boarding.”
An abbreviated boarding means that the Coast Guard will check for appropriate life jackets for all aboard, that you have a sound-producing device (horn), flares, registration and fire extinguisher (if required for the vessel of your size) aboard. That’s it.
After the vessel is checked for compliance, there are three outcomes. The first (and best) results in receipt of a Report of Boarding marked “No Violations.” You are likely good to go for the season because, if the USCG comes alongside again and you show them your clean boarding report, they will likely pass on.
Your Report of Boarding could be marked “Written Warning” due to some violation that has not risen to an actionable level. However, if the officer returns to the station and finds that you were already given a warning for the same issue, the notice becomes a violation.
A “Notice of Violation” may be issued on the boat, resulting in one of two general outcomes. If the boarding officer believes that the nature of the violation is inherently unsafe (some aspect of your boat may lead to serious injury or death to you, your crew and passengers, or other boaters), you will be directed to follow the Coast Guard vessel back to the dock. If the violation is benign enough to allow your voyage to continue, it takes on the aspect of a driving violation. Outside the new Responsible Boater program, the notice is mailed to the USCG hearing office where the boarding report will be reviewed by a case officer who issues fines, further letters of violations, or takes other actions. You will be notified by mail and be given an opportunity to appeal.
However, under the new Responsible Boater program, the boarding officer will tell you to contact us, get the violation fixed and recorded as such on the Vessel Safety Check form (that the Vessel Examiner will give you), mail them both in (Report of Boarding and VSC form) and, very likely, the Hearing Officer will note that and no fine will be levied. Fines can run high, so this is free insurance!
Of course, if a search of the vessel and the persons aboard turns up anything deemed illegal, the USCG will take appropriate and immediate action.
So, how do you get a (free!) Vessel Safety Check? Captains can avail themselves of free Vessel Safety Checks provided by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U.S. Power Squadrons (safetyseal.net/GetVSC/). Remember – a check is not an enforcement event — if your boat fails, you get a report that details the deficiency and the inspector’s phone number. He or she will tell you, “When you have this addressed, call me. I will come down and re-run the inspection.” This results in a Vessel Safety Check sticker of compliance being affixed to your windshield. Once there, you are considered a Responsible Boater, with all attendant benefits to you, your crew, your vessel and the USCG.
Captain Ed Cubanski is the Captain of the Port and Sector Commander for US Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound. Captain Cubanski is responsible for all active-duty, reservist and auxiliary Coast Guard personnel within the Sector. As a Commodore of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary Vin Pica works closely with Captain Cubanski and his staff to promote boating safety in the waters between Connecticut, Long Island and 200 nautical miles offshore. Sector Long Island Sound Command Center can be reached 24 hours a day at 203-468-4401.
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"The most soul-satisfying gardening book in years." —New York Times (March 1982, reviewing the 1981 cloth edition from IU Press).
"Genuinely a classic . . ." —Los Angeles Times (on the occasion of Houghton Mifflin's paperback edition, which came out in 1994).
"Is there anyone alive with the slightest interest in gardening who doesn't know that Henry Mitchell is one of the funniest and most truthful garden columnists we've got?" —Allen Lacy
"Mitchell is a joy to read. He has tried and failed, persevered and triumphed, and he has many sound recommendations for us fumblers and failures." —Celestine Sibley, in the Atlanta Constitution.
"Henry Mitchell is one of America's most entertaining and enlightening garden writers. . . . 'Garden writer' fails, in truth, to describe this man. He gardens and he writes—the former, if we take him at his word, with lust and loathing, foolhardiness and finesse; the latter with gentle irony and consummate skill." —Pacific Horticulture
"Mitchell mixes practical advice, encouragement, philosophic consolation and wit. He is the neighbor you wish you could talk to over the back fence." —House and Garden
Henry Mitchell was to gardening what Izaak Walton was to fishing. The Essential Earthman is a collection of the best of his long-running column for the Washington Post. Although he offered invaluable tips for novice as well as seasoned gardeners, at the heart of his essays were piquant observations: on keeping records; the role of trees in gardens (they don't belong there); how a gardener should weather the winter; on shrubs, bulbs, and fragrant flowers—and about observation itself. Here's one example: Marigolds gain enormously in impact when used as sparingly as ultimatums. Henry Mitchell came to his subject with reverence, passion, humor, and a contagious enthusiasm tempered only by his sober knowledge of human frailty. The Essential Earthman is for all who love gardening—even those who only dream of doing it.
Table of Contents:
1. On the Defiance of Gardeners
2. Earthman vs. the Seasons—Winter
3. Earthman vs. the Seasons—Spring
5. Earthman vs. the Seasons—Summer
6. Earthman vs. the Seasons—Autumn
7. The Vine List
8. Bad Trees and Good Trees
9. Up and Down the Garden Path—Or, Designs for Gardening
10. "Minor" Bulbs—Major Joys
11. Marigold Madness—Or, Color in the Garden
12. Blossom Time—A Miscellany of Flowering Plants
13. The Tulip Connection
14. Reflections on Gardening
17. Of Toads and Bronze Dogs
18. It's a Jungle Out There!
19. Dahlias—a Lot at Stake
20. An Edible Complex
22. Fragrant Flowers—A Potpourri
23. To Shrub It Up
24. Earthman's Earthly Paradise
. . . an idiosyncratic, down-to-earth journal of the travails and rewards of gardening for one's own pleasure, not for status or competition. It's funny and real; a classic for the gardener's library.~Austin American Statesman | <urn:uuid:134ab5aa-712a-4992-8a25-d748e87cee57> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://iupress.org/9780253215857/the-essential-earthman/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.923098 | 737 | 1.921875 | 2 |
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In this text, we shall focus on the potential interactions between CBD and pharmaceuticals. While CBD has many confirmed benefits, it is sensible to be cautious of potential interactions it may have with other medicine. If you do take any drugs, you should ask your physician or pharmacist earlier than you start taking CBD. While most of these results are minimal, it's still better to exercise some caution in case there are any drug interactions with CBD oil. This article explores potential CBD drug interactions based on the effect that CBD has on the cytochrome P-450, a system in the physique that is liable for processing many alternative drugs and medications.
With knowledge of these advantages, also comes more information about how CBD works and how it impacts our our bodies. Just like other substances you would possibly ingest, CBD acts on sure receptors in our physique and must ultimately be metabolized and eradicated. It is these interactions within your physique that also create the potential for cbd to work together with other medications you might take. As we talked about briefly, it is the metabolism of medicine which might be the most important gameplayer in assessing drug interactions. Certain medicine amplify the results of different ones, whereas others inhibit the metabolism of different medicine fully. CBD is known to dam the work of cytochrome P450, a bunch of liver enzymes which are responsible for metabolizing nearly 60% of all drugs, each prescribed and OTC. This is particularly true of medication that have comparable well being results as CBD, similar to antiepileptic medicine, NSAIDs, and sedatives. First and foremost, it is determined by the style during which CBD is taken. Many of the interactions which were discovered thus far have been with medicines used in psychological health disorders. cbd and other cannabinoids have long been used for their anxiolytic properties. This has led to higher use of those products by people who can also take prescription medications for anxiousness or different psychological health situations.
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Benzodiazepines are additionally used by those who undergo from anxiety to calm their signs. When used in combination with benzodiazepines, cbd products have the potential to extend sedation. Due to this strong interaction with the enzyme system in the liver, CBD prevents different medications from accessing the enzymes and this can lead to a construct-up of these drugs in the system. This record doesn't embrace the entire potential drugs impacted by cannabidiol. Nor will every medication within the categories contained on this list will trigger an interaction. For these reasons, you should consult with a medical skilled before supplementing with CBD oil. When you take any medicine, it travels to your abdomen after which into your small intestine, where the enzymes inside the medication will break down. From there, the medicine becomes absorbed into your bloodstream, to your liver, and then onwards into your systematic bloodstream which will circulate all through your physique. Over time, the medicine inside your circulatory bloodstream will move via your liver a number of times till the medication is totally gone. CBD pet products, corresponding to oils and treats, are properly-tolerated by pets and are not identified to trigger any severe points.
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Although CBD is said protected for consumption, enough care must be taken to be aware of its potential side effects. Apart from interacting with pharmaceuticals like warfarin, theophylline, and clobazam, it can also promote fatigue, diarrhea, irregular eating behavior, and sedation. If you intend to strive a mixed therapy with CBD products, we advise you seek the advice of along with your doctor orCBD specialists. This will serve to lower the attainable unwanted side effects attached with CBD-drug interactions. The Cytochrome P450 (CYP) is a class of enzymes that's responsible for metabolizing medication. It incorporates enzymes which have the potential to bind and metabolize varied groups of chemical substrates with medication inclusive. CBD may be delivered as a purified product, be one part in a botanical extract from hashish or hemp, or be consumed as part of the entire cannabis or hemp plant. Further, CBD and different cannabinoids have their very own organic targets which will manifest as ADEs independent of any DDI potential. The use of cbd oil in patients on antipsychotic medicines is somewhat controversial and is heavily dependent on the cannabis product used and the indication for the antipsychotic treatment. The Department of Health has reported that cannabis products are contraindicated, or should not be used, in people with acute psychosis or unstable psychiatric circumstances. For the confirmed CYP450 isoforms 3A4 and 2C19 which are important to CBD metabolism, these enzymes are related to some of the most common medication implicated as inhibitors and inducers. These drugs have overlap with CBD and cannabis-related indications including epilepsy, persistent losing disease in HIV/AIDS, and cancer. As CYP3A and CYP2C households are implicated within the metabolism of a minimum of ~30% and ~25% of medicines the chance of these interactions is high.
- The impact of cbd on the Cytochrome P-450 System remains to be being studied.
- Researchers have found that cbd inhibits the enzymes CYP3A4 and CYP2D6.
- For the confirmed CYP450 isoforms 3A4 and 2C19 which might be important to CBD metabolism, these enzymes are associated with a few of the commonest drugs implicated as inhibitors and inducers.
- As CYP3A and CYP2C families are implicated within the metabolism of at least ~30% and ~25% of medicines the chance of these interactions is excessive.
- These medicine have overlap with CBD and cannabis-related indications including epilepsy, persistent wasting illness in HIV/AIDS, and most cancers.
CBD can also have an affect on the best way your body metabolizes certain prescription medications. Researchers found that CBD is apowerful inhibitorof essential CYP450 enzymes. It’s thought that CBD binds to CYP450s in each the gutandthe liver, growing the likelihood that it's going to influence drug metabolism. These unwanted effects must be monitored intently to ensure the secure use of these medication together. If cannabis merchandise are used that comprise THC, there is additionally a risk that this product may trigger worse nervousness. You’ve probably heard from both a healthcare supplier or TV advertisement that medicines and other CBD Topicals substances have the potential to work together with each other when they're taken on the same time. Some interactions happen because the substances create a synergistic effect, which can lead to an exaggerated response within the body when these are mixed. Other interactions happen as a result of substances act on or are metabolized by the same receptors within the physique. Furanocoumarins from grapefruit only affect enzymes in the small gut. But, if CBD impacts enzymes in the liver as well, this may make for an even greater probability of drug interactions than even grapefruit. It is also unclear if the route that cbd is ingested impacts its capacity to interact with different drugs. Studies counsel that CBD can have interactions with numerous medicines. In order to understand why CBD can work together with drugs, you should understand how medication are metabolized into your system. Thus, warning must be taken when utilizing even medically supervised CBD in sufferers stabilized or newly initiating these medications specifically given the potential effects on each CBD and the treatment in question. The influence of cbd on the Cytochrome P-450 System remains to be being studied. Researchers have found that cbd inhibits the enzymes CYP3A4 and CYP2D6. Similarly, not all of the medicine categories listed above will necessarily cause and interaction (though if you are taking considered one of these drugs it is strongly recommended to somewhat err on the side of warning). For this reason it is important that you should seek the advice of your physician or treating doctor before utilizing any CBD oil or product. Your physician is not solely capable of advise you with regard to a potential CBD-drug interaction, but can also monitor the therapeutic as well as side effects of both the CBD and the medicines you might be on. Similarly, your physician also can allow you to modify the dosages of each the medication and CBD so you'll be able to take each concurrently but in addition do so safely. Drug interactions could happen if CBD is taken concurrently another course or dose of treatment. CBD can have an effect on how our bodies course of other medication, which can influence how a lot of the treatment ends up in our system in addition to alter its response within the body, potentially inflicting unfavorable unwanted effects. However, CBD has been noticed to transiently scale back blood stress in wholesome adults . Other basic unwanted effects experienced by CBD customers in medical trials embody weight loss, infections, and hematologic abnormalities. The medical career realizes this by way of the CYP450 pathway, which is a metabolic enzyme system in the liver which breaks down intoxicants and drugs. One of the biggest issues in regards to the interaction of CBD oils products with pharmaceutical medication is that CBD oils impede the exercise of enzymes in the liver. Although there are little or no drug interactions between CBD oil and antibiotics, rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane) is understood to decrease the effect of CBD on the body. Before using cbd oil with antipsychotics, you need to focus on the dangers and benefits with your healthcare supplier. There are many medication that have the potential to work together with cbd. It goes without saying that when used orally, CBD is most probably to interact with different drugs. If it's applied topically, for example, a CBD cream or body lotion, possibilities of interactions are lower.
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These are each main metabolizing enzymes for our body, which means cbd has the potential to interact with many substances. cbd may impact other CYP enzymes in the physique as properly, but they are not nicely understood yet.
Cbd Drug Interaction Warnings
CYP P450 acts by making chemical extra water-soluble and has been known to metabolize 60 to 80% of all prescribed drugs consumed within the physique. CYP is located within the lungs, liver, and other tissues found in the body. These effects should be thought of in the risk-benefit evaluation of CBD remedy and patients and customers made conscious of potential questions of safety with CBD use. Like these drugs, THC and CBD also have a sedative impact on the physique.
Cbd And Drug Interactions: Other Factors To Consider
This warning may be more applicable for merchandise containing THC, which is the psychoactive cannabinoid present in marijuana vegetation. cbd oil products don't contain this cannabinoid and wouldn't have psychoactive properties. Products high in cbd have actually been found to probably reduce signs of psychosis. That being mentioned, cbd oil does have the potential to interact with antipsychotic medicines. It has been discovered to cut back the clearance of some antipsychotic medications from the physique. Let’s take a more in-depth have a look at how some of these medications may work together with cbd. The purity of particular person products could differ, probably because of undisclosed elements or variation in content of CBD (in addition to THC), which is able to have an effect on potential opposed effects or drug interactions. Anyone wishing to make use of a CBD containing complement ought to guarantee they get hold of their supply from a reputable supply. However, just like with people, sometimes cannabidiol can interact with certain medicines. Always learn the label on pet products before you give your cat or dog any kind of treatment. Try to buy your CBD products from a reputable vendor and examine the CBD content material in the products themselves. The most important thing in relation to CBD oil for canine drug interactions is to make sure that the dosage is right as smaller doses have much less potent results. CBD can inhibit the activity of cytochrome P450 — a household of liver enzymes that metabolize toxins and sure medicine (CBD included) that enter the human physique. However, CBD’s inhibition of the cytochrome P450 enzyme system means it has the potential to intervene with ninety% of the medicine on the market. Like grapefruit, CBD can have an impact on how medicine is metabolized by your physique. CBD significantly inhibits CYP450 enzymes (or cytochromes p450) and causes them to bind inside your intestines and your liver, which may trigger a much larger dose of treatment to flow into into your systematic blood stream. Thus, caution must be taken with any concomitant use between CBD and lots of common medicines used by in any other case wholesome persons. Lastly, it ought to always be considered that CBD customers might be exposed to one or more interacting drug, which may potentiate ADE/DDIs when a number of medication overlap pharmacokinetically and/or pharmacodynamically. Potential for ADEs and DDIs is based on pharmacologic targets of CBD, pharmacodynamic effects, and interactions between CBD and different drugs related to metabolism, absorption, and elimination. A transient discussion of CBD’s pharmacologic targets and results is also included. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice additionally exhibit the same effects as drug interactions with marijuana do. In fact, CBD is simply as powerful as bergapten — the most potent inhibitor of liver enzymes present in grapefruit. The main difference between the 2 is that grapefruit warnings are listed on most medicines, in contrast to CBD. So, should you see that a selected treatment should not be used with grapefruit, it’s a secure bet that you simply shouldn’t use it with CBD either. One of essentially the most generally mentioned unwanted effects of CBD is its potential capability to work together with different drugs to decrease their rates of metabolism or absorption. Before a drug can produce its effects, it must interact with its receptors or target sites found within the body system. This kind of interplay could possibly be naturally competitive since some other medication are also processed in the same method and therefore, may need the same sort of receptors or goal sites to be activated. This drug is metabolized by the liver enzymes that CBD blocks and can result in main drug interactions with CBD oil. The above talked about record of drugs that would work together with CBD is by no means exhaustive and does not embrace all the medications on which CBD might have an interplay with.
What Is Cbd Oil?
Frequent use of both can lead to critical cannabis drug interactions. In atorvastatin interactions with CBD, CBD oil use can improve the serum concentration of atorvastatin and simvastatin, which results in them staying within the system for longer and inflicting dangerous accumulation. Unlike these two drugs, other statins like pravastatin and rosuvastatin aren't confirmed to be affected by cannabidiol. | <urn:uuid:c46b106a-1423-4c18-9674-86d8df12af0c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://allurevirtualstore.com/are-drug-interaction-possible-with-cbd-103 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571758.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812200804-20220812230804-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.948852 | 4,113 | 1.515625 | 2 |
Devonshire Avenue Nature Area
Devonshire Avenue Nature Area (DANA) is a small site of around 0.42ha (1 acre) in a residential area in South Sutton. It was declared a Local Nature Reserve in January 2004.
The site was previously known as Devonshire Avenue Children’s Playground. The site occupies land that was home to three houses that were bombed during World War II. The rubble was cleared and the site was then used as an informal playground. In the early 1990’s, the land was brought under control by the Environment & Leisure part of the council to be used for nature conservation.
Wildlife & Habitats
The most notable wildlife at DANA is the small blue butterfly (Cupido minimus). This is one of three sites in the borough that has this species. Small blues are also found at Cuddington Meadows LNR and The Avenue Primary School wildlife garden. The chalk substrate on patches of the site is home to kidney vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria) (the foodplant of the small blue butterfly), as well as bird’s-foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), hoary plantain (Plantago media) and oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), amongst many others.
The majority of the grassland is generally neutral and has less species diversity that the chalk, but due to the fact that it isn’t heavily disturbed; there are numerous ants nests on site. The scrub and mature trees provide homes for birds and butterflies (the amount of ivy Hedera helix on site is great for holly blues Celustrina argiolus); whilst the ivy-clad mature beech trees at the back of the site are home to a small population of the parasitic plant ivy broomrape (Orobanche hederae).
This species has no green chlorophyll of its own, instead it relies totally on the roots of the host plant (in this case ivy) to provide all of its energy. There are no leaves as such; these have been reduced to mere scales, as the plant doesn’t need them to produce energy with!
The main tasks at DANA are the mowing of the grassland areas in late summer, scrub clearance and creating bare earth through ‘scrapes’. The grassland areas are cut in late summer; this allows all of the plants to finish flowering and ‘set seed’, so that they will produce new plants the next year. Some of the grassland is cut once every few years. This allows invertebrates to overwinter in the long grass or flower heads, something they couldn’t do if all the grass was completely cut. Cutting the grass is often coupled with scrub management. Clearance of encroaching scrub, like brambles (Rubus fruticosus) agg., dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) and hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) keeps the grassland at a fairly constant size, whilst creating differences in structure around the edge that are vital for small animals.
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How to Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account on the AC VDSL/ADSL Modem Router
Most ISPs (Internet service providers) assign a dynamic IP address to the router and you can use this IP address to access your router remotely. However, the IP address can change any time and you don’t know when it changes. In this case, you might need the DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server) feature on the router to allow you and your friends to access your router and local servers (FTP, HTTP, etc.) using domain name, in no need of checking and remembering the IP address.
Note: DDNS does not work if the ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.1.x) to the modem router.
Follow the steps below.
Note: Archer VR2600 is used for demonstration in this article.
Go to Advanced > Network> Dynamic DNS.
Select the DDNS service provider (Dyndns or NO-IP). If you don’t have a DDNS account, select a service provider and click Go to register.
Enter the username, password and domain name of the account (such as lisa.ddns.
Click Login and Save.
Tips: If you want to use a new DDNS account, please Logout first, then login with the new account.
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DOESN’T the recently intensified, hypocritical, populist rhetoric from certain politicos on the so-called left (seriously, do they even know where they fall along the spectrum, or is it all simply situational and a matter of convenience?) turn you off even more than usual? They are so verytrumpified (my word; but you know exactly what I mean, don’t you?). Are they taking notes, or what?
Anyway, I think I shall stick with the grammar theme this week, as it is sorely needed, given the ‘bullets’ we’ve been receiving via the Box from those who reside there, those who visit from time to time and those self-same politicos who should do both us and themselves a favour and limit their appearances to the absolute minimum.
Here we go: ‘European’. The word is not pronounced u-ROPE-ian. It is U-ruh-pee-un. And ‘Category’ is not caTIGory. It’s CAT-igory. When is the last time you heard anyone in these parts voice the word ‘criterion’? Never. Instead we hear, “The most important criteria is Originality.” That should be criterion for it is a singular noun; ‘criteria’ is plural. Calypsonians, debaters, judges and other such beings, please take note. Then, why is a common word like ‘children’ pronounced so sloppily, even by a top ranking citizen. Why should the word be reduced to ‘chirren’? Sounds so bad, as does defiNITEly, the third syllable pronounced incorrectly as ‘night’, and not correctly as ‘nit’. And in any case, the stress should be on the first syllable. So, DEFinitely should be pronounced DEFinitly. Next, it’s not ‘auTOPsy‘, it’s ‘AUtopsy’. The stress is on the first syllable. What about ‘the police is’? No, they isn’t!!! The police are, aren’t, were, weren’t, have, haven’t, do, don’t (let the Press take note!). Use a plural verb with ‘the police’ and don’t ever talk about ‘a police’. It’s a policeman or a policewoman, a police officer or the police commissioner. But, ‘the police are here to protect and serve.’
Quite recently one of the permanently plaintive politicos wanted to appraise the people out there (all well and good, but a very difficult task to accomplish, I would think, and whatever for, I simply cannot think). However, he did not stop there. He wanted to appraise them (wait for it!) of the upcoming march (now, that’s an impossibility whichever way you look at it). I am hardly inclined to offer any help, but wouldn’t it be better if he tried APPRISING the people instead, so that he might get a bigger turnout the next time. ‘Apprise’ means ‘to inform’. Go look up ‘appraise’ for yourself, mister. You, mister, might also be interested – or perhaps not – to know that the last time I checked, ‘recluse’ was a noun, and ‘recuse’, a verb, and they are not related. Again, that well-known book whose title begins with a D and ends in a Y could be most useful to you. Make it your friend.
So much for marching; now let’s turn to sitting, and the word ‘sedentary’. It’s not se-DEN-tary but SEDentary. Equivocal is not Equi-vocal, it’s ‘eQUIVocal, and un-e-QUIV-ocal. Added to all of the above and more, the names of countries and famous people are invariably mispronounced, as are the many Latin and French words and phrases which are part and parcel of the English Language, such as fait accompli (pronounced fait accomplee, not accomply). So be responsible and use a dictionary for Heaven’s sake. Oh, and by the way, the upcoming month is September, not Sektember. Also, auTOCracy it is. And since we are part of an archipelago, we should know that the word is pronounced arkiPELago, not arch-i-pelago.
Know what, dear readers? I’ve decided to stop this grammar thing, ‘cause there’s no shortage of material, in fact, let’s be honest, there’s an endless supply of it, and I could find myself responding reflexively to it forever and ever and ever and ever. God forbid! I certainly don’t want that.
Finally, as I write, I hear a news item, and my eyesight and sensibilities are assailed by an accompanying, highly offensive video. I am being informed that the Dennery Segment are touring Europe and representing not only themselves, but all St Lucians. Is that so? Well, this one most certainly begs to differ. So please count me out, no matter who else wants in. Thank you very much. | <urn:uuid:9a52d4e8-55c5-4c8a-9587-abc2a62533cd> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://thevoiceslu.com/2018/09/of-dis-and-dat-part-19/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.948718 | 1,167 | 1.523438 | 2 |
ESG-NRG CEO Janek Ekeli was previously a trader for Dan-Bunkering. Image Credit: ESG-NRG
Dubai-based tanker operator and oil trader Oilmar Shipping and Chartering has completed the first deal on new carbon offsetting marketplace the Marine Offset Platform (MOP).
Oilmar recently bought 900 tCO2 of credits through the new marketplace, to be held in the company's wallet until it selects a voyage whose emissions it wishes to offset, Janek Ekeli, co-founder and CEO of Norwegian start-up ESG-NRG AS, which developed the MOP, told Ship & Bunker this week.
"We are thrilled to onboard Oilmar as our first customer," Ekeli said.
"Rakesh Sharma, Head of Business at Oilmar, has been active in the carbon market before and is interested in growing the sustainability space for their own customer needs.
It's our mission at ESG-NRG to raise the quality of credits used by the maritime industry.
"It's been a fruitful collaboration and we look forward to supporting them with more carbon offsets and platform features in the near future."
The platform has a range of features specifically built for maritime customers, Ekeli said.
"You can estimate vessel emissions for a voyage on a Tank-To-Wake (TTW) or Well-To-Wake (WTW) basis," he said.
"You can also account for other GHGs such as methane, nitrous oxide, and black carbon, and their global warming potential over 100 years or 20 years. In addition to allocating the emissions to different cargoes you may have onboard.
"We have already integrated with Dataloy's Voyage Management System, which means Dataloy customers can send route, cargo, and bunkering data on demand. Work is already underway on the next data connection."
More Transparency Needed
Ekeli said he has yet to find an example of a shipping company revealing the price they have paid for carbon credits, with many only referring to the registry on which the credits were issued.
"It's our mission at ESG-NRG to raise the quality of credits used by the maritime industry, and the key to that is transparency," he said.
"We share on the MOP's carbon ledger how you have reduced emissions with vessel retrofits and speed optimization, as well as the offset portfolio used for the voyage.
"That's how you convince the public you're serious about net zero.
"Telling the world you have purchased credits from an accredited project isn't enough any more.
Telling the world you have purchased credits from an accredited project isn't enough any more.
"Use the MOP's integrated independent rating system to pick a project that you want to see on the front page of a newspaper.
"You don't want to be disappointed by a poor carbon strategy."
ESG-NRG AS was founded by former Dan-Bunkering trader Ekeli, former Carnival Cruise Line UX designer Arthur Pinault and a former developer from Norwegian Air Shuttle.
ESG-NRG completed their first equity raise earlier this year with Florida-based M&A investment firm Angeli Capital LLC and Norwegian venture capital fund TheFactory, in addition to securing a government grant from Innovation Norway.
ESG-NRG also participated in the accelerator program GrunderAcademy, ultimately winning the Demo Day competition for the Oslo region and a stipend from Sparebank 1 SR-Bank. Later in October, they will compete in a grand final for NOK 250 000 in Stavanger against seven other Norwegian start-ups. | <urn:uuid:97262097-2d2e-4f07-96ca-73be4fa5e638> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://shipandbunker.com/news/emea/715586-oilmar-makes-first-carbon-credit-deal-on-new-offsetting-marketplace | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571758.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812200804-20220812230804-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.962062 | 770 | 1.507813 | 2 |
The death toll in Mozambique has climbed to 417 after cyclone Idai hit the southern African country, flooding thousands of square kilometres, the government said Saturday.
“At this time 417 deaths have been recorded,” Lands and Environment Minister Celso Correia told reporters in the port city of Beira.
Cyclone Idai rammed into the coast of central Mozambique on Friday last week, unleashing hurricane-force winds and rains that flooded the hinterland and drenched eastern Zimbabwe.
The new numbers take the combined death toll of the two neighbouring countries to 676.
Nearly 90,000 Mozambicans have been moved into shelters, while thousands of others are still stranded in floodwaters.
The government estimates that around one million people have been affected by the storm.
“We are living an unprecedented natural disaster. A disaster that only matches major disasters,” the minister said.
“Unfortunately no one in the region and in the world could predict a disaster of this size,” he said as the UN stepped up calls for aid for the ravaged and impoverished country. | <urn:uuid:00dfe3de-ad0b-4fca-8e55-22efadaf8802> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://reporterly.net/live/newsfeed/sunday-march-24/cyclone-idai-mozambique-death-toll-rises-to-417/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.949418 | 230 | 2.15625 | 2 |
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Fordham University’s motto “Men and Women for Others” inspires countless students, faculty and staff members to volunteer their time for charitable causes.
Now we’ve got a chance to show the rest of New York City just how charitable they are.
According to Sandra Lobo Jost, director of Fordham’s Dorothy Day Center for Service and Justice, the University has joined the Mayor’s College Challenge Initiative, which is a competition between New York City universities and colleges to see who can rack up the most service hours.
“Anyone who is volunteering for a non-profit 501(c)(3) within New York City can log into the mayor’s website, create and account and register their hours, which is then recorded on the website instantly,” she said.
“I believe Fordham could easily rise to the top of the list (we are number 9 right now), if we could only get the word out to the Fordham family and get them to log on their hours!”
The challenge runs through March 30. For more information, visit http://www.nycservice.org/college_challenge.php or contact Sandra Lobo Jost at 718-817-4510 | <urn:uuid:5d26ba1f-3a32-4fb6-a739-15295878040d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://news.fordham.edu/education-and-social-services/calling-all-fordham-volunteers/?share=tumblr | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.930675 | 267 | 1.515625 | 2 |
Repatriation of some 24,000 Mauritanian refugees who have been living in Senegal for nearly two decades will start returning home in December, the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) said on Friday.
“The first convoy of returning candidates is planned for the first week of December 2007,” UNHCR spokesman for western Africa, Francis Kpatinde told AFP.
A tripartite accord which will legalise the repatriation exercise will be signed on November 12 in Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania, between the governments of Senegal and that of Mauritania as well as the UNHCR, as the implementing body. The agreement should “reaffirm, especially the nature of the voluntary repatriation … as well as the rights of repatriatees,” he said.
Prime Minister Zeine Ould Zeidane has picked November 15 as a day for Mauritanians at home to discuss and raise awareness on the fate of the would-be repatriatees. Zeidane said all Mauritanians, those who remained in the country following the violent clashes will regain their rights and will be able to live in dignity in the country, as “fully fledged citizens”.
Tens of thousands of black Mauritanians were deported, mostly to Senegal, during ethnic violence between 1989 and 1991. About 24,000 continue to live in makeshift settlements along the border of the two countries. The UNHCR plans to help move some 7,000 before the end of the year and the rest next year. It is also examining the possibility of repatriating a part of some 6,000 refugees who fled to nearby Mali. | <urn:uuid:653748e9-555a-4932-b42a-64588f9a95e4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://citizenshiprightsafrica.org/mauritania-refugees-in-senegal-to-return-home-in-december/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571758.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812200804-20220812230804-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.963877 | 350 | 2.0625 | 2 |
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THE Addington Ministry entered upon office as a peace ministry; and their first care was to open negotiations for a separate treaty with France. These, begun in March, were protracted until the autumn; but on the first of October the preliminaries were signed in London, and on the twelfth, the usual ratifications were exchanged. The country, thoroughly weary of the war, and oppressed by a heavy burden of taxation, received the intelligence with infinite satisfaction. In Parliament it was not so favourably regarded. The terms were criticised as dishonourable and degrading. But Pitt approved ; * and the support of the Pittites enabled the Ministry to defy opposition, while, necessarily, they received the assistance of Fox and his followers. Pitt, meanwhile, had sold his favourite residence at Holwood; had given up his carriages and horses ; retrenched his expenditure; discharged his debts so far as he was ablet; and, like a modern Cincinnatus, had retired to the seclusion of Park Place, to economize on an income of less than £1000 a year.
Pitt supports most magnanimously," writes Wilberforce, “and assists in every way.”
+ Though he had been in receipt of an income of £10,000 a year, his debts amounted to £45,000. He had no family to maintain, and he did not gamble; so that the deficiency must be ascribed to the peculation of his servants. The King offered him £30,000 ; but Pitt declined the gift. He accepted, however, a sum of £11,700, subscribed by his friends.
THE TREATY OF AMIENS.
The treaty of Amiens was signed in February, 1802. France agreed to withdraw her forces from Southern Italy, and to leave the new republics which Bonaparte had created to take care of their own fortunes. England undertook to surrender all her newly conquered colonies, with the exception of Ceylon, and even to give up Malta, the key of the Mediterranean, to its former possessors, the Knights of St. John. The peace was one of which everybody was glad, and nobody proud; but for a time the sense of relief from a prolonged and costly struggle prevailed over the feeling that most of its dearly purchased trophies had been abandoned. It was evident, however, that Bonaparte had agreed to the treaty only in order to gain time for fresh military preparations; and English statesmen found themselves being drawn into a new contest, which would be one for selfpreservation and national independence. The errors and even crimes of the leaders of the French Revolution were many, but at least they had sincerely desired to ensure the freedom of nations; and their ideas, however mistaken, did not lack a certain element of generosity. But Napoleon sought to revive the sanguinary despotism of a Genghiz Khan. He aimed at making all Europe the pedestal of his selfish glory. He laughed at national rights, and set his foot upon popular liberties. Neither his word nor his oath could bind him. He made treaties with the deliberate intention of violating them as soon as they had been signed. The stipulations to which he had agreed at Amiens were openly set at nought as soon as he had reorganised his armies. In spite of the temperately worded remonstrances of the British Govern
PELTED WITH LAMPOONS.
ment, he decreed the annexation of both Parma and Piedmont; and despatched a French force to occupy Switzerland. To
To prepare the way for war with England, , he suddenly demanded the expulsion of the refugees who had been sheltered by the ægis of Great Britain since the outbreak of the Revolution, and called for the surrender of Malta, which it was known he was preparing to seize. And he accumulated immense armaments in the French ports, with no other object apparently than the invasion of England, as soon as he found it convenient to begin hostilities.
Meanwhile, the Addington Ministry, feeble from its very birth, grew weaker daily. It was exposed to the attacks of the Foxites, of the Grenvilles, of the Windhamites, of the young Pittites, headed by George Canning, while Pitt's co-operation became more fitful and constrained. Probably no English administration was ever so pelted with lampoons; and unquestionably in the inefficiency of Addington, the timidity of Hawkesbury, and the prevailing mediocrity of their colleagues, there was ample material for the wits. The country rang with laughter at the Ode to the Doctor' and The Grand Consultation :
“ If the health and strength, and the pure vital breath
Of old England at last must be doctored to death,
As Doctor Henry Addington!"
Still more provocative of mirth was Sheridan's witty adaptation of one of Martial's best-known epigrams :
" THE PILOT THAT WEATHERED THE STORM.” 61
"I do not like thee, Doctor Fell,
To a different feeling Canning appealed in his vigorous lyric of “The Pilot that weathered the Storm”; a
a lyric open, no doubt, to criticism both in its statements and its language, but admirably adapted to arouse the popular spirit :
“If hushed the loud whirlwind that ruffled the deep,
The sky if no longer dark tempests deform,
“At the footstool of Power let Flattery fawn !
“ And shall not his memory to Britain be dear,
Whose example with envy all nations behold ?
Who, when terror and doubt through the universe reigned,
Unheeding, unthankful, we bask in the blaze,
So, Pitt, when the course of thy greatness is o'er,
“O! take them—for dangers by wisdom repelled,
“ And 0 ! if again the rude whirlwind should rise,
The dawning of peace should fresh darkness deform,
“ The Pilot” took no part in the proceedings of Parliament during the session · of 1802. He had approved of the peace, but much that was done by the Addington Incapables did not satisfy him; and to avoid
n assuming an attitude of hostility, he maintained a frigid silence. He was preparing, we believe, for a ministerial crisis, which he knew could not be long delayed, when once “ the Doctor” was deprived of his powerful support. In the month of November, Canning, always eager to pluck the fruit before it was ripe, drew up a memorial for presentation to Addington and Pitt, requesting the former, in the interest of the country, to retire and make way for the latter. Pitt, and even Lord Grenville, were at this time disposed, in consideration of the King's infirmity, to accept office without insisting upon the concession of the Catholic claims. But they were not willing that a change of ministry should be effected by any movement which their adversaries could fairly describe as a cabal or an intrigue. They saw clearly enough that the time was rapidly approaching, when Addington himself would be forced to solicit the ex-premier's assistance, or the nation would demand his return to power as the only statesman capable of coping with the gathering tempest. | <urn:uuid:9893f7f5-c113-43f1-aeef-24c5d63ba4c2> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://books.google.co.za/books?id=MVY1AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA59&vq=%22that+country,+of+which+you+are+the+ornaments,+but+in+which+you+can+flourish+no+longer,+when+severed+from+the%22&dq=editions:OXFORD600014529&lr=&output=html_text | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.983576 | 1,554 | 2.984375 | 3 |
The Coastal Fire Centre is lifting its open burning ban, starting tomorrow at noon.
However, there is a very important caveat to keep in mind.
Local governments may still have their own burning restrictions in place, and you should always check with local authorities before lighting fires of any size.
Fire Information Officer, Dorthe Jakobsen, said recent rainfall has reduced the wildfire risk.
“It’s been a very wet couple of months so the fire danger rating is low,” she said.
Jakobsen added that the prohibition can be enforced again at any time: “If the fire danger rating reaches a critical threshold we can put it back on and we typically do in the summer months.”
Effective at noon, Friday, June 19, 2020, all open fires will be permitted throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. This rescind is the result of recent rainfall that has reduced the wildfire risk in the region.
— BC Wildfire Service (@BCGovFireInfo) June 18, 2020
You’re asked to burn responsibly, and to follow guidance to ensure their burning is conducted in a safe manner.
While the BC Wildfire Service has developed protocols for staff to safely respond to wildfires and reduce the risk from COVID-19, you’re asked to reduce the likelihood of a forest fire.
This rescind means that campfires, Category 2 and 3 open fires and Resource Management Burning are permitted everywhere across the centre.
The following fire-related activities are now allowed:
- the use of burning barrels and burning cages
- the use of air curtain burners.
- the use of binary exploding targets.
- the use of sky lanterns.
- the use of fireworks, including firecrackers.
Anyone lighting a Category 3 open fire must first obtain a burn registration number by calling 1 888 797-1717.
A Category 3 open fire is a fire that burns material more than two metres high or three metres wide, stubble or grass of more than 2,000 square metres, or more than two piles of any size.
Anyone who lights a fire must comply with B.C.’s air quality control legislation.
The BC Wildfire Service urges you to take the following precautions:
- Ensure that enough people, water and tools are on hand to control the fire and stop it from escaping.
- Do not burn in windy conditions. The weather can change quickly, and the wind may carry embers to other combustible material and start new fires.
- Create a fireguard around the planned fire site by clearing away twigs, grass, leaves and other combustible material.
- Never leave a fire unattended.
- Make sure that the fire is fully extinguished, and the ashes are cold to the touch before leaving the area for any length of time.
The Coastal Fire Centre covers all of the area west of the height of land on the Coast Mountain Range from the U.S. — Canada border at Manning Park, including Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park in the north, the Sunshine Coast, the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and Haida Gwaii.
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“There’s no such thing as what you ‘should’ be doing with your life. If you’re not holding yourself back from something you really want to try, and you enjoy the way you spend your day, then you’re a smashing success.” – Lori Deschene www.tinybuddha.com
The traditional advice is to let you how to be successful in life:
- decide what you want and where you want to be
- make a plan and set a time frame
- take action – every day – alter strategy when applicable
You’ve read this before. You know this. Every success course. Every goal-setting course. Every motivation course starts with these three steps in order to explain how to achieve success in life.
Yet you’re still stuck.
In fact, you’ve probably tried so many times to be successful in life that you feel like you’ll never achieve it. You’ll be a failure. Insignificant. And overlooked. Once again.
What is the problem to achieve success in life?
It can seem indefinable. You get fleeting glimpses. Then the insight disappears just as quickly. You just give up.
However – you can be successful in life if you can understand what is happening and why. And, how to overcome these hidden issues.
Why failure is more common than you think
Did you know that of all the participants in all of the courses, seminars, webinars, readers of books, listeners of talks and so on, only 3% of people actually succeed?
That’s right – anytime you read a glowing testimonial after an event, it will be from one of those 3-percenters. Yes, you read that correctly: only 3% succeed by following those steps above. Only 3% go on to achieve their goals.
That means that 97% of participants or readers fail in their quest to be successful in life.
Do you find that figure alarming? Do you find that failure rate acceptable? Do you feel you’ve been set up to fail?
Does that make you feel any better – being in the majority, that 97% failure group?
Probably not. It might make you feel angry at being duped. It might make you feel that you really are above that group of failures. That you just haven’t got it yet. And, that could be true. It might even make you feel that the experts should be locked up for promoting misinformation…
The experts, people who have “learned” a way to succeed in life, who have overcome difficulties, who have done the hard yards – they simply want to pass on that information to you in the easiest way possible, so that you too will be able to succeed more quickly.
However, if the information they’re selling you is wrong – then we have a real issue here.
The issue is not one of failure. It is one of lack of knowledge. The issue may be that they do not have sufficient information about how humans operate, behaviourally, in order to commence their program at an appropriate stage.
Imagine if one diet book could solve all of those burning issues such as: loss of belly fat, loss of fat in general, increase energy, overcome obesity, teach you how to eat well and so on. And, this one book solved ALL of these problems. Theoretically, there would never need to be another diet book ever written again.
Life is about choice. People approach success differently, probably because success might mean different things to them.
A generally accepted definition of success is: the achievement of an aim or purpose. It could be social status. Being prosperous or wealthy. Or having fame.
Whereas being successful in life means the achievement of a desired vision or planned goals. Theoretically when you do that, you will be happy.
So, you can see when people do talk about being successful in life, they imply that the steps involve the achievement of some goal. And, that’s what the problem can be for many people.
So, if we know the stats above and we know that what is written doesn’t work for everyone except the 3%, what can we do about this?
What is happening and why? And, how do you make sure that you can be instrumental in achieving your own personal success? Of moving out of the failure group and into the successful group?
Traditional steps for achieving success in life include:
- stop procrastinating
- get rid of distractions
- seek knowledge, not results
- get rid of stagnating thoughts
- be focused
- have clarity
- be motivated… etc.
I can hear you saying: Yeah, yeah, yeah. We know all that. We’ve heard all of that before.
You might also have seen these types of strategies:
- copy experts
- get a mentor
- get some coaching
- program yourself for success… and so on.
Now, all of these steps might well be sound advice. However, sometimes it can be overwhelming because these experts have achieved so much and appear to be so far advanced and removed from where you are – at the beginning of your journey. This can put you off from the outset. Because you keep comparing yourself to those people who have dedicated years of self-discipline, of instant self-gratification, of perseverance to achieve the success in life they have. Whereas you are just starting.
From my observation and experience, the intention of leaders is to show you a better, easier path. As I mentioned, the issue is in the first step of those traditional methods.
The fatal flaw commences with the assumption that ALL participants are starting from the same place.
The same life experiences. The same beliefs. The same degrees of success to be achieved. It is assumed that you, the participant, have decided what you want and are able to do that, and also decided where you want to be as an end goal.
Unfortunately, it is not possible in these courses or books to take into account the starting point of every individual.
Okay. Knowing this, the issue appears to be around your starting position on the well-being scale. And, it also appears to be one of appropriate goal-setting.
When people set goals, they’re either based on fear avoidance or goal achievement. They are motivated by moving away from fear, from what they don’t want. Or, they are motivated by moving towards a happier place. There is a natural push-and-pull thing happening here.
The problem for the majority of people is that fear avoidance is so much stronger that the drive to achieve a goal.
Why would that be so?
People have generally experienced so many knocks and put-downs in life, they are used to not getting what they want. This constant repetitive knock-back will eventually lead to giving up. Once this has been experienced indefinitely, then eventually people give up because they know they will not achieve their goals.
The problem is that they do not understand what’s driving those negative forces that keep pulling them back from achieving their goals. They just know it’s too hard and they tend to give up. They try. They do it for a little while. When their limit is reached, the end result is inevitable. I know my time limit is around six weeks for many things. Even perseverance is not an option here because they would be butting their head up against an immovable wall.
So, what happens with this constant evidence of failure to achieve a goal leads people to eventually not know what they want anymore. In effect, they don’t really have any goals they desire. They might know what they don’t want, but they don’t know how to change that perspective into a positive.
So, the first step is that you need to be able to get to that positive position of understanding what’s driving the negative and what’s keeping you from gaining the positive. And, you need to know how you can implement that change.
How you can increase empowerment and achieve your goals
So, if we know that there’s an issue with being stuck in the negative in some way, a solution could be that we need to get you above the line.
Your position of empowerment comes from being above the line. Above the line means you are operating from a more positive emotional position. You’re feeling goodness, appreciation, kindness and love on a daily basis. That’s your default position of how you approach the world.
When you feel this way, you will automatically feel more present. Being more present means you will be more aware.
Being more aware means having more conscious choice in life. Having more choice brings freedom.
When you’re stuck below the line, you’re living in fear, doubt, judgment, criticism, victimhood, etc. You’re training yourself right down to your individual cells to come from a position of lack.
A position of lack also means lack of worth, of self-esteem, of self-confidence, and so on.
When you train your cells to operate negatively, then you won’t be able to achieve what you want because there is that constant pull away from your goal and towards the fear, the lack, the negative. That is what keeps you below the line.
How do you train yourself to be above or below the line?
You keep repeating patterns of behaviours until they become ingrained into your psyche, your body/mind.
If you are not succeeding in life, you will be living below the line. Negativity will be your default emotional position.
So, how do you get above the line?
You have to retrain your body/mind to adopt more positive emotional feelings as your new default emotional position.
In his book Power vs. Force, Dr. David Hawkins tested where the world’s population was living, vibrating from, a level of consciousness. He found that the world’s population – at least 85% of people – were operating from a negative/below-the-line position. They were living in fear, shame, doubt, guilt and so on. In doing so, they kept training themselves to live in negativity. This means they will be stuck in a poverty mentality: physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
The question you might ask now is: Why is it that the vast majority of the world’s population is living below the line, in fear, and coming from a position of negativity?
And: How can I get out of this cycle?
The “why” is that peoples deeply held negative beliefs keep them stuck in negativity. Mostly they do not know that this is the case. They have “learned” these beliefs when they were young and trying to learn how to survive. Their behaviour is unconscious. It is ingrained. And, this is because they keep repeating patterns of behaviour on a daily basis, without having real control over their thoughts, feelings or actions.
So, how can you retrain yourself, your cells, to be above the line, living from a position of love, of positivity, instead of fear?
There are at least two methods that will guarantee your success here:
a. A DIY approach or
b. Enlist the help of a therapist.
Re a: You can retrain your thoughts, behaviour, actions, attitudes, beliefs and emotions when you retrain how you respond to stress. You can change how you respond to stress through correct breathing. Incorrect breathing stems from how you respond to stress. You gasp for air and create a method of shallow breathing. Shallow breathing keeps you stuck in the stress mode.
It takes time and practice, but it is guaranteed to work. It has been scientifically proven to work over thousands of people worldwide over decades.
Re b: By enlisting a therapist who deals with helping people release those deeply held negative beliefs that keep you stuck. Those unwanted negative patterns of behaviour that keep you operating below the line.
One is easier than the other. Which will you choose?
What will your choice be?
At some point in time, a decision needs to be made.
Do you want to continue to live a fearful life? Or, do you want to be more present? More aware? Coming from a position of love, of being able to make conscious decisions about what you truly want in life?
There are ways you can solve your dilemma of not being successful in life.
You can do it yourself or enlist the help of a therapist.
In both instances you will then be able to:
- Decide what you want and where you want to be – as there will be no constant pulling away from the desired goal
- Then you’ll be able to make a plan and
- Take appropriate action
There is no magic pill.
The work needs to be done: DIY or enlisting help?
Let me know what you think and leave a comment below.
About the Author: Celine Healy is a speaker, writer, blogger, and a trainer on topics such as: stress, wellness, leadership and corporate well-being. Celine is also passionate about mental and physical health. Celine approaches these topics from a scientific point of view. “If you can’t measure something, you will never understand it.” Discover how to increase your overall wellness by utilising The Ultimate Guide to Letting Go and Moving On (In 2019) Visit Celine’s website: https://www.wellnessthatworks.com.au | <urn:uuid:300aefd3-edc0-4d6c-b871-18ccf7c6d6ca> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://leadershipandcorporatewellness.com.au/how-to-be-successful-in-life/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.95643 | 2,852 | 2.078125 | 2 |
YG drill bit manufacturer
The drill bit is the main component of the drilling equipment. Its main function is to break the rock and form a borehole. Rotary drill bits are currently commonly used in the industry. Rotating the drill bit under the mechanical drive will produce rotation, thereby driving the entire drill bit to produce centripetal movement. And then, cracking and breaking the rock through encroachment and grinding, which play a role in downward drilling. The drill bit is one of the main drilling equipment. If you are looking for a high-quality drill bit for sale, YG drill bit manufacturer will be your iFdeal choice.
According to the different working environments and geographical environments, the size and shape of the drill bit should also be different. When drilling, the drill bits should be selected rationally and scientifically based on specific needs and specific design plans. In the specific drilling work, scientifically select the drill bit and reasonably determine the drilling fluid. In order to improve the work efficiency and quality of oil drilling, oil drilling can make better use of its value and make a certain contribution to the development of geological exploration. Now send your requirement to us.
The role of the drill bit
In the drilling process, the drill bit is the main tool for breaking the rock. Boreholes are formed by breaking the rock with a drill bit. The quality of a borehole formation and the length of time it takes are not only related to the characteristics of the formation rock being drilled and the performance of the drill bit itself. But also to the degree of mutual matching between the drill bit and the formation. The reasonable selection of the drill bit plays an important role in increasing the drilling speed and reducing the comprehensive cost of drilling.
The drill bit is one of the important tools for drilling. Whether the drill bit adapts to the nature of the rock and its quality plays a very important role in the selection of drilling technology. In particular, it has a huge impact on drilling quality, drilling speed, and drilling cost. YG Machinery produces different drill bits for different drilling conditions. For example drag bit, Roller cone drill bit, diamond drill bit. If you are looking for a suitable drill bit, please contact us in time. You will get the most suitable and low price drill bit.
Drill bits classification and selection
There are many types of drill bits currently used in the drilling industry. The drill bits are classified according to different drilling methods, which can be divided into diamond drill bits, roller cone bits, and scraper bits. These three types of drill bits are the most basic form of drill bits. Among the three types of drill bits, the most common and widely used one in drilling work is the roller cone bit, which has a relatively deep application. Comparing these three kinds of drill bits, the one with the smallest range of use is the drag bit. This article mainly introduces diamond bits and roller cone bits.
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The drilling tool that uses diamond material as the cutting edge is a diamond drill bit. The main advantage of the diamond drill bit is that it can adapt to formations with high abrasiveness and harder geology, and the cutting performance is also relatively good. It has very significant advantages in high-speed drilling.
Based on the difference of the applicable formations, diamond drill bits can be divided into two categories: ordinary diamond drill bits and polycrystalline diamond composite drill bits. Among the two categories, ordinary diamond drill bits are suitable for formations with high abrasiveness, hard geology, and complex geology. The polycrystalline diamond composite drill bit can be widely used in hard, soft, and moderately soft and hard formations. And its application range is very wide. The difference in the blade is the main difference between the two diamond drill bits. As a professional drill bit manufacturer, you will get a cheap drill bit for sale price from us.
PDC drill bit manufacturer
The polycrystalline diamond composite drill bit has four main components. Namely the diamond composite sheet, nozzle, matrix, and bit body. Ordinary diamond drills have four main components. Namely diamond particles, nozzles, matrix, and the bit body. Because the cutting performance of diamond bits is relatively good. When diamond bits are selected as oil drilling tools, they can drill at high speed and can also expand the drilling depth to a certain extent.
In the process of working with diamond drill bits, we should pay attention to the following aspects.
First, the price of diamond drill bits is relatively high, so be careful when using them to reduce the degree of damage.
Second, the diamond bit has certain defects in terms of thermal stability. Therefore, the cooling performance and cleaning condition of the drill bit must be ensured when using it.
Third, its texture is relatively brittle. So the impact resistance of diamond drill bits will be relatively poor. And strict and standardized operations should be carried out in strict accordance with the relevant regulations of diamond drill bits.
Tricone bits manufacturer
Based on the structure of the cone bit, tri-cone bits have five parts: water eye, bearing, palm, cone, and the bit body. If it is a sealed jet roller cone bit, it also includes the oil storage compensation system under normal circumstances. The thread will generally be on the upper part of the roller cone bit. The drill string and the thread are connected to each other, and there will be a cone under the drill bit with three palms on it. A cone is installed on the cone shaft, and bearings are installed between the cone shaft and each cone. The cone will break the rock through its own cutting teeth. The channel of the drilling fluid is the water eye of the drill bit. Please feel free to contact drill bit manufacturer by Email or Chat online.
In the process of drilling, the roller cone bit will achieve the purpose of breaking the rock through the transverse shear and longitudinal vibration during the drilling process. Thereby increasing the drilling speed. When choosing a roller cone bit as a tool. It is necessary to select the roller cone bit according to the actual situation of the drilling equipment and the actual conditions of the formation.
How to choose tricone drill bit manufacturer?
When choosing a roller bit, the main issues that need to be considered are the following:
First of all, it should be considered whether there is a soft and hard interlacing in the drilling formation.
Secondly, it should be considered whether it is necessary to prevent deflection drilling and curve operation during drilling work.
Thirdly, the actual depth of different drilled sections in the same well should be considered.
Finally, the drilling geology, the grind ability of the formation, and the degree of hardness should be considered.
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The disbanding of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) in the government's recently delivered budget may compromise the ability to effectively enforce tougher Australian privacy laws introduced in March, one analyst has warned.
Created in November 2010, the OAIC had unified enforcement of privacy legislation, freedom of information (FoI) legislation and information-protection requirements under a single banner unifying operations managed by privacy commissioner Timothy Pilgrim, FoI commissioner James Popple, and Australian Information Commissioner John McMillan.
As part of the Abbott government's push to trim budget expenses, on 1 January 2015 the OAIC will be disbanded and its constituent members reallocated to other departments – privacy in a separate Sydney office, and FoI jointly between the Attorney-General's Department, Administrative Appeals Tribunal and Commonwealth Ombudsman. The OAIC's information policy advice function will be terminated.
While the commissioners lauded the “substantial achievements” of the OAIC in a statement issued after the budget, Ovum research director in Ovum's Australian government practice Kevin Noonan believes the government's decision to split the OAIC's functions “makes things messier”.
“On the face of it, it looks like a change for the worse,” he told CSO Australia. “Privacy is an issue, and particularly for government. And while a lot of people are quite happily trading their privacy and rights for real or perceived benefits such as loyalty cards and the like, the government needs to be doing the right thing.”
Splitting the government's information-governance capabilities ran contrary to its overall efforts to consolidate and simplify government, Noonan added.
“At a time when we're looking to consolidate functions in other areas of government, it appeas to be going in the opposite direction.”
The OAIC decision was part of a budget that was far less focused on information security than the previous government's 2013-14 budget, which saw it combine functions to create the Canberra-based Australian Cyber Security Centre.
That organisation was designed to unify cybersecurity defence initiatives across a range of government agencies including the Australian Signals Directorate, Attorney-General's Department's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) Australia, Australian Federal Police, and Australian Crime Commision.
“The previous budget did quite a lot in the area of security,” Noonan said, noting that the new government's 2014-5 budget was “neither here nor there” when it came to information security and IT in general. “It's a missed opportunity.”
The most significant other information-security initiatives in the 2014-15 budget were the creation of the Children's e-Safety Commissioner; the development of community and youth-focused online safety initiatives to educate users about online safety; the introduction of certified online safety programs in primary schools; and advice on cybersecurity initiatives targeted at informing Australian consumers and small businesses about the risks of financial loss and the loss of personal information online.
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Japanese artist has filmed himself creating complex objects out of twisted balloons.
Ryo Kajiyama, from Japan, spends several hours a day twisting together balloons to create objects such as pots and pans, toilets, staplers and even pistols. Ryo also uses balloons to recreate popular cartoon characters such as Pokemon, Minions and Olaf from Frozen. Continue reading »
We all have that friend who pollutes our Facebook or Instagram feed. Now the actual toxic waste they spill might differ, but whether it’s cringy boomer comics or their very, very amateur nature photos, even the most mundane posts can become poisonous in huge amounts. Continue reading »
Cappadocia has unreal amazing landscape which makes Balloon flights one of worlds the top 3. The spectacular surrealistic landscapes combined with excellent flying conditions allow the balloons to gently drift over and between fairy chimneys, pigeon houses hewn into the unique rock formations, orchards and vineyards through impressive valleys, each with distinctive rock formations, colors and features and then float up over rippled ravines for breathtaking views over the region. Continue reading »
Hot-air balloons are pictured from a control tower while flying over Chambley-Bussieres, eastern France, on July 31, 2013, to try to set a world record with 408 balloons in the sky, as part of the yearly event “Lorraine Mondial Air Ballons”, an international air-balloon meeting. (Jean-Christophe Verhaegen/AFP Photo) Continue reading »
Google is launching balloons into near space to provide internet access to buildings below on the ground. About 30 of the superpressure balloons are being launched from New Zealand from where they will drift around the world on a controlled path. Attached equipment will offer 3G-like speeds to 50 testers in the country.
Access will be intermittent, but in time the firm hopes to build a big enough fleet to offer reliable links to people living in remote areas. It says that balloons could one day be diverted to disaster-hit areas to aid rescue efforts in situations where ground communication equipment has been damaged. But one expert warns that trying to simultaneously navigate thousands of the high-altitude balloons around the globe’s wind patterns will prove a difficult task to get right. Google calls the effort Project Loon and acknowledges it is “highly experimental” at this stage.
Each balloon is 15m (49.2ft) in diameter – the length of a small plane – and filled with lifting gases. Electronic equipment hangs underneath including radio antennas, a flight computer, an altitude control system and solar panels to power the gear. Google aims to fly the balloons in the stratosphere, 20km (12 miles) or more above the ground, which is about double the altitude used by commercial aircraft and above controlled airspace. Google says each should stay aloft for about 100 days and provide connectivity to an area stretching 40km in diameter below as they travel in a west-to-east direction. (BBC News)
A fully inflated test balloon sits in a hangar at Moffett Field airfield in California. Google is testing the balloons which sail in the stratosphere and beam the Internet to Earth. (Photo by Andrea Dunlap/Google) Continue reading »
The popular Macy’s parade in New York, attended by more than 3 million people and watched by 50 million on TV, included such giant balloons as Elf on a Shelf and Papa Smurf, a new version of Hello Kitty, Buzz Lightyear, Sailor Mickey Mouse and the Pillsbury Doughboy. Real-life stars included singer Carly Rae Jepsen and Rachel Crow of “The X Factor.” Across the country, parades in other cities, including Philadelphia and Detroit, were enjoyed by tens of thousands of people who lined the streets to watch marching bands and giant balloons. Photos by Charles Sykes/Associated Press. Continue reading » | <urn:uuid:c72f8e93-f69b-4c1a-8026-1e1cedc20f5e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://designyoutrust.com/tag/balloons/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.937767 | 804 | 1.867188 | 2 |
Even with cybersecurity measures, your business can still experience loss. (For an example of what I’m talking about, read what happened to our client here.)
Are you wondering how to respond to a security breach?
In this blog, I’ll explain the process of addressing a cybersecurity issue.
Caveat: Incident response always depends on the compromise. Addressing a ransomware attack on your network will look different from handling an email breach.
Step #1: Retrieve the incident response plan.
Did a ransom note just appear on your computer screen—or did an employee just confess that he or she fell for a phishing email?
No matter the situation, please contact your IT company right away.
Hopefully, your provider has helped you create an incident response plan—a roadmap for how to respond to a security breach. Retrieving that plan is one of the first actions your managed service provider should take. (If you need help developing an incident response plan, then we encourage you to contact us.)
Step #2: Shut down and protect IT assets.
Next, your IT provider should shut down all your systems and turn off all your machines.
At Proactive IT, we’d begin with your servers because they house your data, starting with your backup server. Then, we’d shut down all systems and computers and take everything offline.
We’d also want to block inbound and outbound firewall traffic to halt communication between the hacker and the internet.
Step #3: Investigate the incident.
The next step in responding to a security breach is determining what happened.
Your IT company needs to find ground zero—where the infection started. If you’re one of our clients, our security toolbox will probably help us determine what was compromised first. However, it’s possible that we’ll need to evaluate one system at a time.
After identifying ground zero, we want to know…
- How far the infection spread. It’s important to see what other systems were damaged.
- The time of infection. This helps us restore your systems back to a time before the infection.
We’d also want to look for signs of exfiltration. Even if the hackers don’t communicate that they’ve stolen your data, it’s a good idea to check your firewall logs for suspicious outbound activity.
Step #4: Clean up your network.
If your business has undergone a large compromise, this step can be significant.
Even if we can clean a virus from a system, we’ll need to rebuild your systems from scratch. Depending on how long the hackers had access, they could have conducted other malicious activity that places your network at risk.
Using uncompromised backups, we’d wipe clean and reload your servers—and then your systems and workstations.
Step #5: Create a root cause analysis (RCA).
At this stage, we’d create an RCA, which stands for root cause analysis. This details…
- What happened.
- Why it happened.
- How to prevent it from happening again.
For example, your RCA may reveal that data exfiltration (the what) occurred because a team member fell for a phishing link (the why). Your RCA may further recommend employee training and SIEM technology to lessen the risk of exfiltration in the future (prevention).
Does your IT company know how to respond to a security breach?
Please keep in mind these activities aren’t the only ones involved in how to respond to a security breach. For example, your business may employ a PR firm or communicate with the FBI.
There are many moving parts. And your IT company should have a firm grasp of their role in addressing a compromise.
Ask your IT provider how they would handle an incident.
If they can’t articulate the steps they’d take, it’s possible your vendor doesn’t have the cybersecurity maturity needed for today’s threat landscape.
Have questions about your incident response plan? You can contact us at [email protected] or 704-464-3075 extension 3.
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Each year on June 8, National Upsy Daisy Day is set aside to encourage you to face the day positively and to get up ‘gloriously, gratefully and gleefully’ each morning.
Every day is a gift and if we remember that as we rise each morning, it will help us carry a good attitude throughout the day, whatever the day may bring us. Life is full of challenges and bumps in the road, and it is our attitude that helps us over the bumps and through the challenges to move onward with a smile.
Give it a try. Be grateful and thankful for what you do have such as a bed to sleep in, food to eat, friends and family. Try a smile and see how it feels. It may surprise you that it feels good on the inside also and how other people will smile back. You may just brighten up their day! Upsy Daisy!
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For years, Facebook insisted that its algorithms have been better placed to organize what people saw on their News Feed. It was like being told that machine learning systems knew what you wanted better than you. It wasn’t until recently that the social media giant took an entirely different approach. After allowing users to prioritize posts from some friends and pages, it’s now introducing a new “Feed filter” menu which gives you quick access to its “Most recent” setting, which allows you to deactivate its algorithmically classified news feed. This way, you’ll see posts from friends, pages, and groups in the order they were posted. The new menu also contains additional News Feed controls, including the Favorites setting which enhances the content of your chosen friends.
The update is currently available to Android app users when they scroll through their feed and is slated for the iPhone app in the coming weeks. It follows additional controls, including a snooze option that lets you temporarily hide posts from a person, page, or group. Facebook also added the ability to disable political announcements, which caused a scandal on their alleged role in spreading misinformation and confusion.
In line with its latest strategy, Facebook is rolling out a separate tool that lets you choose who can comment on your public posts. Now, when you go to share something on the social network, you will be able to restrict comments to friends or profiles and pages that you have tagged. The setting should be familiar to Twitter users who have had the opportunity to limit responses to their tweets since last August. In order to avoid suggesting posts you don’t like, Facebook is also extending its context feature for Newsfeed posts from accounts you don’t follow. The message “Why am I seeing this?” The tool will now show you even more information when you tap on recommended content, which is tailored to your browsing history, interactions, and location. | <urn:uuid:253d4021-b29a-4c7b-866b-dc02f8a3dc8f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://nowtecblog.com/facebook-makes-it-easier-for-users-to-view-news-feed-articles-in-chronological-order/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.964583 | 392 | 1.59375 | 2 |
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Officers in Florida are once more battling a extremely invasive, terribly harmful large snail species that additionally occurs to be able to spreading parasitic worms that invade human brains.
The enormous African land snail (GALS)—aka Lissachatina fulica—can develop as much as 20 centimeters (8 inches) lengthy and is taken into account “probably the most invasive pests on the planet,” in line with the Florida Division of Agriculture and Client Companies. It ravenously feasts on over 500 plant species—together with many precious fruits, greens, and ornamentals—whereas prolifically spawning, pushing out a number of thousand eggs in its multiyear life span.
In late June, Florida state officers confirmed the presence of GALS on a property in Pasco County, on the west-central coast of the state, simply north of Tampa. They’ve since arrange a quarantine zone across the property and commenced snail-killing pesticide therapies final week.
Whereas the snails are a grave risk to agriculture and pure vegetation within the state, the invasive mollusks additionally pose a well being threat. They’re identified to transmit rat lungworm parasites, which may invade the human central nervous system and trigger a sort of meningitis. Because of this, officers warn folks to not deal with the mammoth snails with out gloves.
Chances are you’ll recall that rat lungworm made headlines just a few years in the past when Hawaii’s well being division tallied greater than a dozen instances in 2018 and 2019. In 2018, the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention additionally printed information on a number of unconnected instances from eight continental states between 2011 and 2017, suggesting a widespread presence.
The rat lungworm—aka Angiostrongylus cantonensis—will get its identify by primarily infecting the lungs of rats and different rodents. Within the lungs, grownup worms mate and females lay eggs, which turn into larvae. The rats then cough up these younger parasites and find yourself swallowing them, then pooping them out.
From these laden logs, the larvae infect snails and slugs (intermediate hosts), through burrowing into their mushy our bodies or within the occasion that the mollusks feast on contaminated feces. Within the final steps of this gut-turning life cycle, rats nosh on the contaminated snails and slugs, delivering late-stage larvae that migrate from the rodent’s stomachs to their brains, the place the worms turn into younger adults. These mature worms then migrate again to the rats’ lungs for breezy breeding time.
People are unintentional hosts on this cycle. Folks decide up an an infection by consuming undercooked snails or slugs; consuming fruit and veggies contaminated by contaminated snails or slugs; or consuming undercooked animals which will have eaten snails and slugs, akin to frogs or crabs. Identical to in rats, when the worms are ingested by people, they make their technique to the central nervous system.
Third eradication effort
However, in people, they do not usually make it out. They die within the CNS someplace. Typically, this leads to a symptomless an infection—the worms die quietly and no remedy is required. In different instances, the worms wriggle via the mind, wreaking havoc earlier than kicking the bucket and inflicting a variety of signs, together with nausea, vomiting, neck stiffness, eye issues, irregular sensations within the legs and arms, and complications which are usually international and extreme, in line with the CDC. Extreme instances can result in nerve harm, paralysis, coma, and demise.
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Rebecca Lowe is the former director of FREER, and a former assistant editor of ConservativeHome. She is co-founder of Radical. She and Victoria Hewson, her co-founder, alternate authorship of this column on trans, sex and gender issues.
If you thought self-ID was off the table, now the Gender Recognition Act battle has been won, you’d better think again. Gender ideology has penetrated our institutions so deeply that, even without self-identification becoming a matter of law, the insidious idea that one’s sex is a solely matter of personal demand is seeping into policy and practice, almost unnoticed. Yet the damaging effects of this will be far-reaching, and one of the most worrying examples regards the case of the upcoming census.
Regular readers will know we believe that adults should be free to present themselves however they want (as long as this doesn’t harm others), and that such behaviour shouldn’t prevent anyone from being afforded equal respect. But this doesn’t equate to believing that the way someone presents themselves determines their biological sex — or that anyone should be mandated into accepting that to be the case!
Indeed, the activists pressing for such mandates endanger many people. We’ve charted the risks faced by vulnerable children, pressured into taking life-changing experimental drugs; the risks natal women face when forced to shared their single-sex spaces; and the risks we all face from attacks on societal commitment to truth.
National data collection is also under threat. And without trustworthy societal data, horrible problems go unnoticed, policy solutions go untested, and nobody is held to account. Sadly, one field that’s been heavily occupied by gender-identity activists is national statistics — in particular, they’ve targeted the censuses that are due to take place, soon.
The UK authorities in charge of censuses are the ONS in England and Wales, National Records of Scotland (NRS), and the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA). For the upcoming English, Welsh, and Northern Irish censuses in March 2021, and the Scottish census that’s been postponed to March 2022, they’ve confirmed that the wording of the compulsory-to-answer “sex question” will continue to offer only the standard answers “male” and “female”. Controversially, however, accompanying guidance will advise respondents to answer based on their self-declared gender identity.
This has raised serious concerns among social scientists and statisticians. In a letter to The Sunday Times, more than 80 academics noted that the guidance “will effectively transform the sex question into one about gender identity”, and highlighted their concern that “this will undermine data reliability on a key demographic variable”.
In an excellent Woman’s Place webinar on Sunday, one panellist summed up the situation: “How has this happened when everyone who knows about it, disagrees with it?”. Informed by the webinar, and our wider reading, including an important new paper by Dr Jane Clare Jones, here are some answers:
1) UCL’s Professor Alice Sullivan describes how the census has “collected data on sex since its inception in 1801. As a fundamental demographic variable, robust data on the number of male and female citizens is of vital importance to the planning and delivery of public services. Sex is a protected characteristic under the 2010 Equality Act, therefore data on sex is clearly necessary for equalities monitoring”.
Yet, the aforementioned guidance will conflate the provable scientific concept of sex with the contested subjective concept of gender identity. This will make it unclear what’s being measured (violating the most basic principle of questionnaire design), and render the resulting data unreliable.
Now, it could be argued that the number of respondents who’ll answer the question with anything other than their biological sex will be very low, and that, therefore, this is relatively unimportant. But, aside from the principle of the matter, this neglects how most research using census data drills down deep, comparing findings relating to different variables and subgroups in different ways, making accuracy essential at all levels.
Of course the census covers sensitive matters, but regarding none of its other questions is it indicated that the respondent is not expected to give a truthful answer, but that they can instead choose to provide a response that makes them feel better, or that they wish were true.
UK census authorities have an obligation to maintain public trust in national statistical data. This poor guidance puts them in danger of losing their long-held ability to monitor differences between the sexes, and provide foundations for evidence-based policy.
2) Until recently, the census “sex question” was thought self-explanatory. In 2011, however, guidance was provided advising transsexual and transgender people to respond based on their self-declared gender identity. This wasn’t subject to consultation, but, according to the ONS, was done “at the request of the LGBT community”. This doesn’t mean, however, that self-identified sex should be accepted as a necessary feature of the census. Professor Sullivan describes how:
“it is not clear how data quality was affected [by the 2011 guidance], but it is likely that few respondents consulted the guidance. The shift to a “digital-first” census in 2021 means that any proposed guidance will be much more visible and accessible, compared to the 2011 census (which was predominantly paper based, with separate online guidance). It is also likely the number of respondents who might seek to answer the sex question in terms of their gender identity will be higher in 2021. Taken together, these factors introduce the potential for significant discontinuity with the 2011 and previous censuses”.
Moreover, the 2021 census (in England and Wales, and Scotland) is in further danger of undermining the pursuit of good data collection, with the introduction of a voluntary question specifically pertaining to gender identity. This means respondents will first be asked their sex (but told to answer on the basis of their gender identity), and then asked about their gender identity (by reference to sex!).
Given increasing interest in gender identity, especially among young people, and the lack of reliable data on the number of UK trans people, there’s value to this question. However, that’s only if gender identity can be understood separately from sex: conflating these terms helps nobody, not least trans people, who we’re regularly informed are at risk of missing out on screening for medical conditions relating to their natal sex. Yet, gender-identity activists continue to press this dangerous and confusing conflation.
3) The conflation of biological sex and gender identity — an astonishing failure of the census authorities — is but one example of the powerful institutional capture achieved by activists. Analysis by MBM tracks how the NSR was in regular and close correspondence with Stonewall. And much of the ONS’s output on the topic of the sex question betrays, through the use of tell-tale words and phrases, an uncritical absorption of post-modernist gender ideology.
4) It cannot be overstated how important the census is, not only to good public policy formation, but to good data collection and analysis, in general. A panellist on the Woman’s Place webinar referred to the census as “the mothership”. And anyone who’s ever done any research on any policy matter will be familiar with the use of census data; its methodological approach is, for everyone from academics to pollsters, a lodestar for survey design and so much more. Risking its standards, therefore, is tantamount to destroying a foundation post of our society.
5) The good news, however, is that it’s not too late — yet — to save the census! If you care about public policy, and believe that national statistics should be protected from gender ideology, then you’d better complain now. You’ve still got a small amount of time before the upcoming censuses to write to one or all of the following: the ONS, NRS, NISRA, your local MP, and the equalities minister, Liz Truss. | <urn:uuid:bad40556-03e0-485c-b39b-b3cd75345c5a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://24plusnews.co.uk/category/office-for-national-statistics/page/3/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571758.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812200804-20220812230804-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.949492 | 1,713 | 1.742188 | 2 |
If your home of office was constructed before 1978, lead paint on your walls, doors, windows, and sills is still a significant hazard. When you renovate your home, it is important to have a lead-safe certified renovator to do your work. Aladdin Plumbing is proud to be listed with the EPA and have done the training necessary to be lead-safe certified renovator. You can look up our lead-safe certified renovator number at epa.gov.
Home repairs that create even a small amount of lead dust are enough to harm your child. To protect your family, if you live in a house or apartment that was built before 1978, make sure you hire a contractor who is Lead-Safe Certified.
Why is it important to have a lead-safe certified renovator?
Well, if your home was built prior to 1978, you may have lead-based paint on the premises. Lead can carry a lot of health risks with it. Lead can affect children’s brains and nervous systems that can cause a reduced IQ, learning disabilities and behavioral problems. It can also be harmful to adults.
How can home renovation affect me if I have lead-based paint?
Well, the project could create dust. The lead-based dust can be breathed in and cause a multitude of health problems and concerns, especially for children under the age of 6. A lead-safe certified renovator understands that risk and will do what they can to minimize it and keep your home and family safe.
How will a lead-safe certified renovator keep me and my family safe?
Well, we seal off the areas that are being renovated so that they can’t impact you negatively during the renovation. Yes, this means you may need to find alternative sleeping arrangements during the renovation, but this is a minor inconvenience compared to the major difficulties that lead-based health problems can bring.
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One-third of all registered voters say jobs and the economy is their most important issue in deciding which presidential candidate to vote for, the latest USC Dornsife Daybreak Poll shows.
When asked which candidate they trust more to handle jobs and the economy, registered voters give President Donald Trump a 4 percentage-point advantage over former Vice President Joe Biden. But on uniting the country and healing racial divisions and on COVID-19 response, Biden has an advantage of 22 points and 14 points, respectively.
The poll also found that nearly 3 out of 5 voters have an unfavorable opinion of Trump; nearly half have an “extremely unfavorable” opinion. Voters are more evenly split over Biden: Half rated him either “somewhat favorable” or “extremely favorable” and 47% rated him unfavorably, including more than a third who have an “extremely unfavorable” opinion.
Voters were asked if they feel discomfort in discussing their choice of presidential candidates with family, friends, acquaintances and pollsters, an issue that was significantly associated with late deciders for Trump in the 2016 Daybreak Poll. Pollsters found very little difference in the comfort levels of Trump and Biden voters.
“In 2016, the Daybreak Poll found Trump voters to be significantly less comfortable with discussing their candidate choice than Hillary Clinton voters, particularly among acquaintances and if contacted by a telephone poll,” said Jill Darling, survey director of the Daybreak Poll. “This year, we see very little difference between Trump voters and Biden voters. The undecided voters are more reticent, but very few voters remain truly undecided.”
The national probability poll was conducted by the USC Dornsife Center for Economic and Social Research among 4,580 registered voters who are members of its Understanding America Study panel. The poll has an overall margin of sampling error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.
Partisan differences in how voters ranked issues tell a more nuanced story
Half of Republican voters and those who say they’re voting for Trump, along with just under half the voters who lean toward voting Republican, chose jobs and the economy as their top issue.
In contrast, Democrats were more divided on their top issue. “Uniting the country and healing racial divisions” was chosen by a third of those identifying as Democrats and Biden voters, and by just under a quarter of those who lean Democrat. That issue ranked second among all registered voters, as well as among GOP leaners, independents and undecided voters.
“People are sharply divided on lines of partisanship, not only about what candidate they favor but on what issues are most important to them,” said Robert Shrum, director of the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future.
Law enforcement and criminal justice was picked second most often by Trump voters and Republicans in general. “The Trump campaign’s focus on riots and protests as problems in the cities are resonating among Trump voters and Republicans,” Darling said. “However, potential swing voters are more concerned about uniting the country around racial unrest.”
In contrast, immigration — which dominated the 2016 presidential race headlines with Trump supporters’ chants to “build the wall” — barely registered among any category of voters as the top priority. Neither did climate change and U.S.-China relations.
People are sharply divided on lines of partisanship, not only about what candidate they favor but on what issues are most important to them.
The poll was conducted before Trump visited California, where massive wildfires have magnified the issue of climate change.
Although jobs and the economy took the top spot among all registered voters and among Republicans and Trump voters, uniting the country was the top issue for nearly 1 in 5 voters who lean Republican, and a similar percentage of independents and undecided voters.
“The poll results reveal that Biden has an issue that everybody, including Republicans, cares about: uniting and healing,” said Mike Murphy, co-director of the Center for the Political Future. “It’s a very clear roadmap for Biden. If he can make it more germane and move it further up the importance scale, that’s pure gain for him.”
It’s (not just) the economy, stupid
Pollsters also asked voters who they trusted more to deal with these issues. While voters gave Trump the edge by 4 percentage points on jobs and economy, they trusted Biden more on all of the other issues — many of them by double-digit margins.
“It’s clear that Biden owns ‘uniting and healing’ — as well as climate change — for the small percentage of people who chose that as their most important issue,” said Darling. “But he also has a 10-point advantage on health care — an issue that ranked high in importance for swing voters.”
“What’s amazing to me about this poll is Trump’s lead on the economy has steadily eroded,” said Shrum. “And the president is campaigning heavily on law enforcement and criminal justice — an issue where Biden actually has a four-point advantage.”
Favorability ratings and voter motivation
Results show that nearly half of all registered voters (47%) have an extremely unfavorable opinion of Trump, compared to one third who have an extremely unfavorable opinion of Biden.
Biden has an overall favorable impression among half of the voters, while only 40% of voters have a somewhat or extremely favorable opinion of Trump.
Independents have a net negative impression of both candidates, by similar margins, but they are four times as likely to say they haven’t heard enough about Biden to form an opinion.
On a related issue, Biden voters were more likely than Trump voters to say their choice was motivated by opposition to the other candidate. Among Biden voters, 53% say they are supporting their candidate, while 47% say they are voting mainly to oppose Trump.
“Trump continues to be the unwitting get-out-the-vote machine for Democrats,” Shrum said.
A much larger majority of Trump voters are voting for him: 85% say they are supporting their candidate and only 15% are voting mainly against Biden.
About the USC Dornsife Daybreak Poll: The USC Dornsife Daybreak Poll 2020 was conducted Aug. 25 to Sept. 13, 2020, among 5,272 members of the Understanding America Study probability-based internet panel. The sample included 4,580 registered voters.
The overall margin of sampling error for the sample of registered voters is plus or minus percentage points. The margin of sampling error for subgroups included in this analysis may vary and are provided in the associated methodology and topline document.
The survey is conducted by the USC Dornsife Center for Economic and Social Research, in partnership with the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future. It is funded in part by USC Dornsife with additional funding from research grants. The tracking poll is updated daily. Press releases, graphics, toplines and other documents are available from the Center for the Political Future and from CESR’s elections data page, which also provides access to data, and additional surveys and information. | <urn:uuid:ec47eabc-0cf5-4fa0-8dd8-f5086c7e8688> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://news.usc.edu/175960/usc-daybreak-poll-biden-trump-jobs-economy-favorability/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571758.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812200804-20220812230804-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.96508 | 1,499 | 1.765625 | 2 |
A new flower for me. Had I not taken a second look my scanning of the empty field would have lumped in this new flower with the chicory that was starting to bloom everywhere.
But wait a minute…chicory is a powder blue color and its blossoms seem to be stuck to the main stem at random places. This new flower was terminal on a long stem. The main stem rose up a couple of feet into the air and at the end was a single composite flower of irregular flowers.
(Photos taken 26 June 2014.)
The petals were a softer color more to the purple side of blue, like lavender. And the petals were shorter and didn’t have the teeth at the tips like the fringed petals of chicory.
Looking a bit closer at the leaves they can be described as opposite, toothed or lobed. The leaves higher on the stem were thin and lobed while the lower leaves were lance-shaped and toothed.
So what is this new flower? Using the characters of flower type as irregular flowers, plant type of wildflower with opposite leaves, and leaf type with leaves toothed or lobed, one comes up with a ‘143’ group number in Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide. Turning to the Locator Key we use the fact that the medium-sized flowers (1/4 to 3/4 inch long) were not yellow and had stamens protruding, helps to identify this new flower as Field Scabious.
Field Scabious, Knautia arvensis, is native to Europe and alien to North America, but it can now be found in the northern tier United States, New England and southern Canada. | <urn:uuid:3bb60c96-134e-4369-b4be-e5216b2fa0ef> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://wildeherb.com/2014/08/12/new-lavender-flower-in-grassy-field/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.973173 | 358 | 3.03125 | 3 |
By Jay Turner
The promise of freedom and the power of unity provided a cause for celebration on Saturday as residents of all ages gathered at the Revere Heritage Site to commemorate Juneteenth.
Also known as Freedom Day and Black Independence Day, Juneteenth commemorates the formal ending of slavery in Texas with the arrival of Union troops in Galveston on June 19, 1865 — more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
Largely unknown for more than a century outside of the African American community, the day gained national attention in 2020 following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and others, and in 2021 it was formally established as a federal holiday. Community-based celebrations, however, date back to 1866, originating with church-centered gatherings in Texas and spreading across the country to include rodeos, street fairs, historical reenactments and public readings.
In Canton, Juneteenth first came into focus a year ago, when the town’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (CDEI) Committee hosted the inaugural celebration on the patio of the Northern Spy restaurant. At this year’s second annual Juneteenth Celebration at the same venue, CDEI Vice Chair Julie Beckham noted that she too had only become familiar with the holiday in recent years but was now involved in organizing the celebration in her hometown. She also proudly displayed the dress she was wearing — a handmade Nigerian garment that she got from CDEI member Naomi Akan and which she described as the “most fabulous” piece of clothing she owns.
“So that is a symbol of not being afraid of the things we don’t know,” Beckham said. “And not being afraid to say to your friend, ‘Can I wear this on Juneteenth to celebrate this wonderful culture, this amazing holiday and this feeling of freedom and unity for all?'”
“I also encourage you all to not be afraid to do something,” added Beckham, “because doing something is a step forward and when you’re surrounded by the great community that you are and especially with this committee, you can ask what works and what doesn’t work, what feels good for you and what feels good for others, and more importantly you can learn.”
Beckham also made a point to acknowledge the efforts of CDEI Chair and event emcee Cynthia Holcombe, who was the architect of the celebration and who Beckham said this year “singlehandedly” put it all together.
Holcombe, in her opening remarks, stressed that the members of CDEI considers themselves lucky to live in a town such as Canton and to have the opportunity and the platform to promote diversity and effect change at the local level.
“We’re pretty much cemented in this town and we want to be here for a while … so these events are important,” Holcombe said. “We want you guys to come out and celebrate with us and show support.”
Holcombe also took the opportunity to share the history of the Juneteenth, as well as background on African-inspired cultural and artistic contributions, such as steel drum music and the Brazilian martial art of Capoeira. The information she provided served as a backdrop for the event’s featured performers: steel drummer Jose Panman Costa, who was accompanied by soloist Shantel Sugar, and Dorchester-based SINHA Capoeira, led by Mestre Chuvisquinho.
Audience members danced and cheered throughout both performances, and both CDEI member Akan and new Police Chief Helena Rafferty joined SINHA for their Capoiera demonstration.
In addition to CDEI members and Chief Rafferty, notable guests at Saturday’s celebration included Select Board member Lisa Lopez, Revere & Son Heritage Trust President Victor Del Vecchio, and state Rep. Bill Galvin, who reflected on the dual purposes of Juneteenth in remarks to the crowd.
“Juneteenth is both a celebration and a solemn reminder of our nation’s somber history,” Galvin said. “June 19 allows us as a community and a nation to acknowledge that slavery was an unforgivable crime against humanity and to remember that men and women whose labor and bondage made America a wealthy nation.”
“It is important that we acknowledge these terrible moments in our history,” added Galvin, “so that we can attempt to correct the generations of harm caused to the Black community and finally achieve equity as a society.”
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PH to join ‘Red Wednesday’ campaign for persecuted Christians
School children join last year’s observance of “Red Wednesday” in London, United Kingdom to show solidarity for persecuted Christians all around the world. WEENSON OO/AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED (UK)
MANILA— Expect the Manila Cathedral, EDSA Shrine, the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene (Quiapo Church) and other famous church buildings to be lighted and adorned in red this November 22.
Red is the Christian color of martyrdom and studies have shown that Christians continue to be the most persecuted faith group in the world. The symbolic gesture is part of “Red Wednesday,” a global public awareness campaign for the intention of persecuted Christians around the world.
The Holy Father Pope Francis has emphasized again and again the need to raise awareness about the plight of persecuted Christians.
“How many of our brothers and sisters in faith suffer abuse, violence, and are hated for Jesus’ sake! I’ll tell you something. The martyrs of today are greater in number than those of the first centuries,” the Pope said during last year’s Feast of St. Stephen, the Church’s first martyr.
“Today too, this happens before the whole world, with the complicit silence of many powerful leaders who could stop it,” the Pope added in a separate event.
The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has endorsed the request of Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) to hold the Red Wednesday campaign during its Permanent Council Meeting last 13 March 2017.
The CBCP has requested all bishops to illuminate all cathedrals, national shrines, and minor basilicas with red lights to remember the blood of the faithful who have been killed because of the Christian faith.
Through this campaign, the bishops hope the Catholic faithful will be more sensitive to the plight of persecuted Christians worldwide.
The Red Wednesday campaign was started last year by Aid to the Church in Need United Kingdom. During the said inter-religious event, England’s famous monuments were lit up in red including the Palace and Cathedral of Westminster among others.
This year, the Philippines will be one of the countries to join the United Kingdom in this global gesture of solidarity for all persecuted Christians.
Aid to the Church in Need is a Pontifical Foundation established to assist the needs of the Church wherever it is oppressed, persecuted or suffering material need.
ACN Philippines invites all parishes, schools, religious organizations and the private sector to join the Red Wednesday campaign by wearing red clothing and holding programs as well as sharing their pictures of participation online so that together, all can shine a light on the need to uphold religious freedom around the world. CBCPNews | <urn:uuid:27735754-67ab-4a10-92c6-9184c79c9ba4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://cbcpnews.net/cbcpnews/ph-to-join-red-wednesday-campaign-for-persecuted-christians/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570879.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809003642-20220809033642-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.946286 | 580 | 1.789063 | 2 |
Chronic ankle instability is common after an acute lateral ankle sprain. Initial treatment is conservative, either with bracing or neuromuscular training. However, if symptoms persist and the ligaments on the outside of the ankle are elongated or torn, surgery is usually considered.
This review includes 10 small and flawed trials that recruited a total of 388 people with chronic ankle instability. Limitations in the design, conduct and reporting of these trials meant that it was difficult to be certain that their results were valid.
Three trials compared neuromuscular training with no training. These found a programme of neuromuscular training appears to provide short term improvement in functional stability. One trial testing the use of a special cycle pedal found that it did not make an important difference to function. However, none of these four trials followed-up patients after the end of treatment.
Four trials compared different types of surgical intervention. There was insufficient evidence to strongly support any specific surgical procedure for treating chronic ankle instability. Two trials found that, after surgical reconstruction, early functional rehabilitation enabled patients to return to work and sports quicker than six weeks immobilisation.
Neuromuscular training alone appears effective in the short term but whether this advantage would persist on longer-term follow-up is not known. While there is insufficient evidence to support any one surgical intervention over another surgical intervention for chronic ankle instability, it is likely that there are limitations to the use of dynamic tenodesis. After surgical reconstruction, early functional rehabilitation appears to be superior to six weeks immobilisation in restoring early function.
Chronic lateral ankle instability occurs in 10% to 20% of people after an acute ankle sprain. Initial treatment is conservative but if this fails and ligament laxity is present, surgical intervention is considered.
To compare different treatments, conservative or surgical, for chronic lateral ankle instability.
We searched the Cochrane Bone, Joint and Muscle Trauma Group Specialised Register, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and reference lists of articles, all to February 2010.
All identified randomised and quasi-randomised controlled trials of interventions for chronic lateral ankle instability were included.
Two review authors independently assessed risk of bias and extracted data from each study. Where appropriate, results of comparable studies were pooled.
Ten randomised controlled trials were included. Limitations in the design, conduct and reporting of these trials resulted in unclear or high risk of bias assessments relating to allocation concealment, assessor blinding, incomplete and selective outcome reporting. Only limited pooling of the data was possible.
Neuromuscular training was the basis of conservative treatment evaluated in four trials. Neuromuscular training compared with no training resulted in better ankle function scores at the end of four weeks training (Ankle Joint Functional Assessment Tool (AJFAT): mean difference (MD) 3.00, 95% CI 0.3 to 5.70; 1 trial, 19 participants; Foot and Ankle Disability Index (FADI) data: MD 8.83, 95% CI 4.46 to 13.20; 2 trials, 56 participants). The fourth trial (19 participants) found no significant difference in the functional outcome after six weeks training programme on a cyclo-ergometer with a bi-directional compared with a traditional uni-directional pedal. Longer-term follow-up data were not available for these four trials.
Four studies compared surgical procedures for chronic ankle instability. One trial (40 participants) found more nerve injuries after tenodesis than anatomical reconstruction (risk ratio (RR) 5.50, 95% CI 1.39 to 21.71). One trial (99 participants) comparing dynamic versus static tenodesis excluded 17 patients allocated dynamic tenodesis because their tendons were too thin. The same trial found that dynamic tenodesis resulted in higher numbers of people with unsatisfactory function (RR 8.62, 95% CI 1.97 to 37.77, 82 participants). One trial comparing techniques of lateral ankle ligament reconstruction (60 participants) found that operating time was shorter using the reinsertion technique than the imbrication method (MD -9.00 minutes, 95% CI -13.48 to -4.52).
Two trials (70 participants) compared functional mobilisation with immobilisation after surgery. These found early mobilisation led to earlier return to work (MD -2.00 weeks, 95% CI -3.06 to -0.94; 1 trial) and to sports (MD -3.00 weeks, 95% CI -4.49 to -1.51; 1 trial). | <urn:uuid:8ab57d78-db02-43c1-b1cb-de79f03f9914> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.cochrane.org/CD004124/MUSKINJ_chronic-lateral-ankle-instability-may-be-treated-with-or-without-surgery | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571758.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812200804-20220812230804-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.936515 | 953 | 2.09375 | 2 |
Over 700 people have been moved to relief camps in the state of Assam, north eastern India, after flooding caused by the overflowing Brahmaputra, Barak and Jia Bhoreli rivers.
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), as of 26 June, 2019, flooding has affected around 5,000 people in 12 villages of Chirang and Jorhat districts.
Around 550 people had moved from their homes to stay in relief centres set up in Bijni, Chirang district, and a further 183 were staying in camps in Jorhat West, Jorhat district.
Rail connections have been suspended after stretches of railway track were washed away. Crops and livestock have also suffered damage.
India’s Central Water Commission reported that the Brahmaputra river at Neamatughat stood at 85.14 metres, as of 26 June, above the danger mark of 85.04 metres.
Meanwhile the Jia Bhoreli (also known as Jiabharali and Kameng) river in Sonitpur district reached 77.45 metres on 26 June, above the 77 metre danger mark. The record high for this location is 78.5 metres set in July 2007.
Flooding regularly affects thousands, if not millions, of people in Assam around this time each year. Some of the worst flooding in recent years was seen from July to August, 2017. By early August 2017, 84 people had lost their lives and over 2 million people affected in 29 districts across the state. | <urn:uuid:2227769c-89b1-4873-9974-08bdfe58073f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://floodlist.com/asia/india-assam-flood-season-june-2019 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.97691 | 317 | 2.203125 | 2 |
August 28, 2018
The new corporate governance code that comes into play early next year includes directives on how companies engage with their staff, but it is a voluntary code which will allow businesses to opt out if they wish. Now a new report suggests there is currently is a high level of mistrust towards senior UK managers, with just 16 percent trusting this group, according to the study. This is despite the fact that according to the research, carried out by Virtual College the majority (95 percent) of senior managers in UK businesses believe that their employees trust them. Employees rated their trust in different roles in the following order; co-workers – 57 percent, managers – 45 percent, team members – 42 percent and senior management – 16 percent. Trust in senior management was found to be considerably lower than trust in other positions such as middle management. The sectors that trusted senior management the least included; utilities (3 percent), legal (8 percent) and government services (8.7 percent).
Building a culture of trust in the workplace
Nearly half (44 percent) of employees felt that improving workplace trust would help to improve happiness in their roles. It was found that this would particularly boost staff working in the entertainment (55 percent), healthcare (53 percent), and social care sectors (52 percent).
Improvements in communication (52 percent) and regular catch ups (40 percent) were considered the best ways by employees for management to improve trust in the workplace. Communication from management was also considered particularly important in the education (57 percent) and healthcare sectors (59 percent).
In an increasingly digital world, it comes as no surprise that employees are looking for further communication from senior figures in a business. It is this lack of communication which is likely to have contributed to the results discovered in the research, as employees typically have more regular points of contact with other members of staff and this communication is integral to building trust.
Virtual College commented on the findings of the research, “It can be difficult for businesses to create a culture which is open and trusting. Navigating the different elements of trust in the workplace in a modern environment can be tricky, however the benefits of improving trust can be hugely rewarding to a business. Improving trust can help to boost productivity and employee satisfaction, which both ultimately impact on the performance of a business.
“Our research has also shown that communication is a key factor when looking to improve trust and it is clear that employees are keen to see more interaction with senior management in particular.” | <urn:uuid:51af7c51-36cf-4f7c-92d9-a9d7820c4641> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://workplaceinsight.net/senior-managers-unaware-of-high-levels-of-mistrust-by-employees/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.976811 | 505 | 1.726563 | 2 |
A company involves risk, loss, and unpredictability. It needs a lot of intestines and also bold. Business started as a method of making best use of revenue and chasing after money. Today, business has become an important organization that serves social requirements. Its basic goals consist of the manufacturing as well as exchange of items and also solutions to fulfill human demands. For this reason, there is constantly a risk included. Nevertheless, the business globe is far more intricate than just going after cash.
While some services are little operations in one market, others are big, extending several industries. For example, Apple and Walmart are both businesses. Organizations are specified by what they create, sell, or acquire, as well as are often identified by market. These industries also help specify what type of business they are. While some services are purely manufacturing and marketing items, others operate in a solution sector. Examples of this are oil firms, realty, and also cushion production. Despite sector, all organizations contend least something in common: they offer services and products to consumers.
While a business may not need a physical area, it needs to be funded by profit-oriented tasks. Companies include nonprofits, charitable companies, federal government programs, and freelancers. Companies might not have a shop or internet site, such as a freelancer. Businesses frequently have lots of elements, consisting of a range of lawful frameworks. For instance, a restricted obligation business is a service, however there are different tax guidelines for incorporating a company in a particular state.
Services take on different forms, as well as there is a distinction in between a single investor, a partnership, as well as a corporation. A sole owner, as its name suggests, has and also runs business entirely. The sole proprietor is also in charge of all the business’s debts. Nevertheless, a single proprietor is revealed to unrestricted liability, as the business can fail. If you stop working to pay your bills in a timely manner, your creditors can take your personal possessions.
The duty of the principal operating policeman is mostly functional. This individual may accept the basic supervisor if required, but he is responsible for ensuring that the business runs smoothly. He or she looks after various departments as well as guarantees that staff members are meeting their tasks. A principal operating policeman usually prepares and performs business’s functional demands. A chief financial officer, as an example, oversees the organization’s finances. An exec should have at the very least some knowledge of the economic world before beginning a business.
A central administration difficulty is deciding what to do next. For long-lasting success, an organization might want to combine with one more service or take control of one. Tech Mahindra, for example, lately took over Satyam Computers and also merged with it. Huge business may also want to break into smaller sized entities. Therefore, it’s essential to continuously examine various approaches. The business technique feature of a business is usually managed by the corporate method department.
Companies are identified according to their lawful structure. For instance, there are statutory firms, limited business, and integrated organizations. A company developed via letters license is typically a firm sole, however there are likewise hybrid entities. For the most part, one of the most usual kind of firm is a limited firm. Nonetheless, there are additionally hybrid entities – a minimal firm without a share capital and an unlimited company with or without a share capital. If a firm is not limited by a share resources, it is called a legal business.
In addition, company includes risks. These threats consist of unpredictability as well as danger. The unpredictability of returns, federal government policies, and also the economic climate are all factors that can affect a business. Thus, company has a high level of threat. Regardless of these threats, the benefits of organization much surpass its drawbacks. So, a company owner must know that the risks of a business are very genuine and that there is no way to anticipate them in advance.
In addition to staying clear of financial danger, a company owner must additionally recognize the tax obligation needs of his or her jurisdiction. There are numerous ways to structure an organization, and also understanding just how tax obligation regulations affect different company entities is necessary. In addition to guaranteeing tax compliance, a business owner need to likewise understand how to file income tax returns. An audio foundation will make sure that business will stay on track and not come across missteps along the way. Once a business is set up and also runs efficiently, the threats will be decreased.
E-commerce business are utilizing new innovations to create an international service that reaches more individuals. These advancements are transforming the world of service. In the last few years, we’ve seen the surge of e-business. From straightforward internet sites like Uber, to substantial business like Amazon, the Net has changed the method we operate. Whether it’s food shipment or buying, the electronic globe is providing us with brand-new devices that make it less complicated to do our tasks.
Along with e-commerce web sites, businesses have actually ended up being significantly complicated. As an example, a single proprietorship brings a large obligation for all business expenses. The sole owner of an organization is additionally personally responsible for all financial debts and responsibilities. This sort of business is not scalable for the majority of people. Nonetheless, if your skills are strong sufficient, a sole proprietorship can be a superb option. But it does have its disadvantages.
An organization is a task that entails the production and sale of items and also services. These products may be either consumer goods or industrial goods. Durable goods are items intended for straight or indirect usage. On the other hand, commercial products are produced for manufacturing objectives as well as are called manufacturer’s products. Different kinds of services include a wide range of services, including electrical energy, water, financing, advertising, storage facility, and also transportation. These tasks are regulated by federal government policies and also need to satisfy stringent top quality standards. Great post to read
A business can take many types, including a sole proprietorship, collaboration, or corporation. There are numerous kinds of company, each with their own advantages and downsides. In general, a service looks for to make profit by giving products as well as services to individuals for repayment. While a company can be rewarding without generating a revenue, it is still thought about a business if the primary objective is revenue generation. If the business is not producing earnings, it can be in the form of supply, safeties, or barter trades. | <urn:uuid:c6244680-a031-49ef-aef5-fc429f8cbe07> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://www.kingayisobamusic.com/2022/07/07/you-must-experience-business-a-minimum-of-as-soon-as-in-your-lifetime-as-well-as-belows-why/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.97262 | 1,332 | 2.578125 | 3 |
UFO’s are cool. They inspire movies, provoke discussion and just may be signs of [extraterrestrial life](http://setiathome.berkeley.edu/).
So here’s a link for all you sky watchers..
From an [article on Wired](http://www.wired.com/news/technology/space/0,70862-0.html).
> PLYMOUTH, England — After years of denial, the British government admits it conducted a thorough scientific study of UFOs, which concluded that unidentified aerial phenomena, or UAPs, do exist, but not flying saucers.
> “It proves that the (Ministry of Defence was) prepared to look into this subject and it could galvanize science into studying this aspect of the subject out in the open,” said British UFO expert and author Philip Mantle. | <urn:uuid:a1f9e8d4-2e3b-4882-8cc7-07d2ef6c909b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://verbum.one/ufos-are-just-uaps/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.899648 | 193 | 2.140625 | 2 |
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THE WAR AIMS OF THE UNITED STATES
A STUDY OUTLINE
The settlement after the war, whenever and however it may come, is bound to be concerned with problems of fundamental importance that will, as Mr. Lloyd George has said, "settle the destiny of nations, the course of human life for God knows how many ages." Among these abstract problems will be the nature and functions of the state; the use of arbitration; the system of alliances and the groupings of the powers; the alleged rivalry of nations and the chances for a League of States; the completion of armaments and their limitation; diplomacy and its defects; the effects of absolutism and democracy upon national policies; the principle of nationality; the use of plebiscites; the value of international guarantees; the validity of treaties; possible changes in and a sanction for international law; the advisability of increasing the number of permanently neutralized states; the value of indemnities; the government of subject races by international commissions, and the relation of politics to economics and of both to strategy. The application of these general principles to concrete situations will raise many questions of stupendous importance.
Already the books published on the war and its issues number thousands; only the specialist can be even partially familiar with the vast amount of material on war aims and peace terms, and for the student who desires to be informed upon the problems that will have to be solved at the settlement, some apparatus is desirable, if not necessary, to enable him to use the existing material. Magazine articles and pamphlets can deal with but single points; a few comprehensive books of great value have been published, but for a more than cursory reading, the hotly debated questions must be oriented and different views indicated.
This study outline has been prepared to meet this need. In its general plan it follows, and in some cases quotes from, al
though it is more elaborate than those issued by the English Council for the Study of International Relations and the League of Nations Society. As would seem natural, it is based upon President Wilson's programme (January 8, 1918) of the fourteen international adjustments which, in his opinion, must be considered when the settlement is arranged. After some general suggestions concerning the discussion of war aims and peace terms before victory is secured, these fourteen points are annotated.
A few books will be found of chief interest. The War and Democracy (Macmillan) and International Relations (Macmillan), by various English writers, give an admirable survey of the issues of the war. C. Ernest Fayle, The Great Settlement (Duffield), H. N. Brailsford, A League of Nations (Macmillan), A. J. Toynbee, Nationality and the War (Dutton) have considered most of the problems of the settlement and have written with great interest and effect. Mr. Brailsford's book is especially good, and although arguing strongly for a League of Nations, does not make the blunder of American authors -for example, Goldsmith, A League to Enforce Peace (Macmillan)-in minimizing the severe tests to which a League will be put if it is called upon to settle existing or possible concrete questions of European politics. A great deal of valuable material is also to be found in The New Europe (Constable), a young English weekly review that is now being widely read. The other books and articles referred to are for the most part easily accessible. It was not intended that the opinions of the writer should appear in this study outline. If they do he alone is responsible. University of Virginia.
A. WAR AIMS
Before December, 1916, there was not much discussion of peace. War aims had been fully presented in the diplomatic correspondence published by the belligerents and in the speeches of statesmen who frequently took notice of what had been said by the enemy (e. g., von Bethmann-Hollweg, April 5, 1916, Mr. Asquith, April 10, 1916, Current History, May, 1916, pp. 228, 231, and von Bethmann-Hollweg, November 9, 1916, Current History, February, 1917, p. 867). These documents and speeches are readily accessible in a variety of forms. There were, of course, many rumors, semi-official "feelers,”
, and individual discussions of peace. On the first anniversary of the war the Pope issued an appeal to the belligerents, but it was little more than an eulogy of peace in the abstract (Current History, September, 1915, p. 1022); in his submarine note of May 4, 1916, von Jagow, German Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, said:
The German Government, conscious of Germany's strength, twice [ December 9, 1915, April 5, 1916? ) within the last few months announced before the world its readiness to make peace on terms safeguarding Germany's vital interests, thus indicating that it is not Germany's fault if peace is still withheld from the nations of Europe. (Note of May 4, 1916, Current History, June, 1916, p. 455), and on May 27th, speaking to the League to Enforce Peace President Wilson made a formal statement of his willingness to mediate:
If it should ever be our privilege to suggest or initiate a movement for peace among the nations now at war, I am sure that the people of the United States would wish their Government to move along these lines:
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The Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance, the group of companies that says they’ll offset flight emissions by investing in the still developing environmentally-friendly aviation fuel market, said Wednesday it is expanding with an initiative meant to lower the cost and boost the supply of sustainable fuel globally.
and United Airlines
are the founding members of the new Aviators Group, which has a mission to “drive investment in high-integrity sustainable aviation fuels and accelerate the transition to net zero emissions air transport,” SABA said.
A joint initiative of clean-energy nonprofit RMI and the Environmental Defense Fund, SABA was launched in April 2021. The new Aviators Group enables SABA to send an even stronger demand signal to drive greater production, price reduction and technological innovation of sustainable aviation fuel, the group claims.
Air travel generates nearly 2.5% of global emissions. That’s a figure projected to rise rapidly in coming years, especially as jet fuel demand is expected to reach double pre-pandemic levels by 2050, SABA said.
High-integrity sustainable fuel available today has the potential to dramatically reduce the carbon intensity of flying, but currently represents less than 0.1% of global aviation fuel due to insufficient, disaggregated demand and cost barriers.
“Sustainable aviation fuels are critical to decarbonizing aviation and to Alaska’s path to reach net zero by 2040,” said Ben Minicucci, CEO of Alaska Airlines. “But production and supply are not yet where our industry needs them to be.”
The aviation industry says sustainable fuels can help them deliver near-term emissions reductions, arguing the technology provides an effective solution for reducing the sector’s emissions in the short- to medium-term. That’s in part because other solutions, such as electric- or hydrogen-powered flight at scale remains in its relative infancy.
The carriers concede the need for greater investment ahead.
“Making sustainable travel a reality will require extensive investment in low-carbon technologies such as sustainable aviation fuel by our entire industry, and through SABA we can work collaboratively with our customers on real solutions to address climate change,” said United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, who said United has invested in more than twice the publicly announced sustainable aviation fuel commitments as all the world’s other airlines combined.
Environmental groups and other critics still question the scale of the emissions savings on offer from such fuels and suggest there are still not sufficient sustainable-fuel feedstocks, or raw materials, to replace traditional fossil fuels
powering flights. These critics suggest the key to curbing flight emissions lies with more development of hydrogen and other solutions, and raising prices and other actions to curb demand for flights, especially for short hops.
Cargo flights will also have a role in the new initiative, led by retail giant Amazon’s own fleet. Amazon has announced several steps to try to limit the large carbon footprint its speedy delivery promise has created.
“We’re already reducing carbon across our air network, from our ground operations — where we were the first to use electric main deck loaders in North America — to our fleet and network design,” said Sarah Rhoads, vice president of Amazon Global Air.
“By working together with other companies, we are demonstrating there is strong and growing demand for the rapid deployment of cost-effective sustainable aviation fuels, which will help Amazon meet our commitment to reach net-zero carbon by 2040,” she said.
Flight customers are an important piece of the group’s initiative and it has signed on major corporations. Meta FB (formerly the Facebook company) joins existing members Bank of America BAC, Boeing BA, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, JPMorgan Chase JPM, McKinsey & Company, Microsoft MSFT, Netflix NFLX and Salesforce CRM.
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Home improvement, property repair, or restoration is the action of making upgrades or restorations to someone’s dwelling. Diy occasionally includes projects that improvement a pre-existing home inside, external surfaces or other refurbishments about the property. It is usually accomplished to supply a new look for the house or you might contain solving any loss. Nowadays, home improvement is known as a critical facet of buying. This article describes a lot of the jobs which require thorough execution and preparing.
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Rather than generating a list of objects or situations in advance (a static hierarchy) representing escalating levels of arousal and intensity of fear for a particular phobia, the Method of Factors involves identifying a fear-provoking stimulus, then identifying those features of the stimulus that control the intensity of fear.
The hierarchy then emerges in the course of the exposure session as the patient seeks to maintain a moderately high arousal. Because of this emergent nature, it is referred to as a Dynamic Hierarchy (Brady & Raines, 2009).
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An international survey is encouraging the Hilton hotel chain to move forward on initiatives to ensure its properties conduct business with environmental and social ethics in mind.
Out of more than 70,000 surveyed guests who stayed at accommodations under the Hilton banner, 62 percent of them declared they would move their business to a competitor if they thought Hilton was unethical in its practices, even if that decision would prove to be more expensive. Roughly 56 percent of participants indicated they'd prefer fair trade, local, organic products that were preferably not tested on animals.
Interestingly, two-thirds of the results indicated that Hilton guests aren't one to check the backgrounds of hotels regarding their environmental and social standards. However, of the 20 percent who declared they did, more than half of respondents in that subcategory reported they sought out that type of information if it was easy to access.
“The truth is we did this survey to support our underlying beliefs,” said Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta. “I spend a lot of time with customers of all sorts — leisure and business travelers, group customers — and certainly, every one of those conversations suggests that, increasingly, this is a part of the filtration system that customers have when they decide who they want to stay with.”
The results were encouraging to Hilton, which plans to cut in half its environment footprint in the next 12 years, including carbon emission reduction by 61 percent and water usage cuts by 50 percent. Additional initiatives include overall energy reductions, cutting down on the use of of plastic straws and water bottles, using more recycled soap and outsourcing for meat, produce, seafood and cotton on a sustainable basis to cut down on waste.
By 2030, Hilton hopes to cut its environmental footprint by half and double its social impact. Some of the ways in which the company hopes to be more sustainable include reducing carbon emissions by 61 percent; reducing water usage by 50 percent; reducing energy usage, the use of plastic straws and water bottles; recycling soap; and sustainably sourcing meat, produce, seafood, and cotton.
The drive for a more socially and environmentally-friendly hotel chain is hardly a new idea for Hilton. In 2008, the company introduced steps for more sustainability and have since cut down on its carbon emissions and overall waste by up to 30 percent. Water use was also down by 20 percent. Hilton claims it saved more than a billion dollars from those measures taken in the last 10 years.
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Growing up, Divya Roop were already aware that he was keen on his very own sex but he or she didnat wish finish until the guy became separate. After that, their mother discovered his own alternative facebook or twitter shape and outed him to his group. His or her parent proposed pilates as an end to homosexuality while his or her mother rued, a?I offered beginning to a son, definitely not a hijra (a south Japanese pejorative for transgenders).a?
Sooner or later, Roop relocated out to put his or her personal a?away from those hard inquiries they havenat wish to encounter until the community,a? this individual taught crystal. The 25-year-old customer-care specialist, which recognizes as an androgynous homosexual, currently dons a face stuffed with make-up and dons high heel pumps, are a vocal LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, queer) activist, and aspect of Indiaas initially gay choir people, Rainbow sounds.
However strive continues to be definately not complete.
For a people that will make the LGBTQ people seem like attackers with its firm social norms and archaic laws and regulations, looking a same-sex partner is a horror. a?People are expected are straight as you’re watching world, and that means you won’t see an out and excited guy through the people so conveniently,a? Roop claimed. Achieving a person through associates or at a dining establishment might be unthinkable.
Extremely, for Indiaas scatted LGBTQ area, the absolute best gamble to find like-minded folks is the web. Relationship apps cast broad internet that assist come precisely the sorts of group you have to end up being with.
Then again, thereas an ugly part to that, way too. In particular, anonymity commonly let imposters to con authentic consumers. Besides, identifications are usually outed inadvertently, that may has disastrous effect for individuals who favor prudence.
Finding appreciate online
With websites and smartphone entrance growing in number in Asia, the LGBTQ group happens to be more and more getting to online dating services to mingle. Previously, around 1.4percent or 69,000 of five million people of folks gay matchmaking application Grindr and nearly 3percent or 92,000 individuals of German software earth Romeoas three million customers go to India.
But starting their internet dating page can often be like inserting a focus alone again.
a?With daily life coming to be a lot simpler, it is now hazardous also,a? Roop claimed. a?There are so many hours that folks utilize individuals elseas pics because their own to attract guys thereafter these people contact this option over and blackmail these people for the money.a?
In July 2015, a gay maritime manufacture was apparently attracted into a trap through an online dating solution. He had been assaulted and extorted by two men when he was a student in a hotel space in Mumbai with men he’d satisfied on a dating application. The assailants took their possessions and empty their bank-account, and endangered to hit unlawful prices for sexual intercourse with a person if he went along to the police.
This a?catfishinga? phenomenon is becoming more frequent, as stated in Sonal Giani, advocacy manager at Indiaas eldest LGBTQ organization, The Humsafar count on. On the web predators a?often defeat and intimately abuse the victimsabut the patients are very scared they normally donat inform anyone,a? Gaini extra.
Additionally, personal information may not be completely dependable on line. Like for example, last year, ideas route TV9 operated a PlanetRomeo a?exposAa? consumers in Hyderabad, widely identifying pages of gay boys.
But app-makers say they have got add assessments and scales such as for instance verifying user identities and reducing software consents on the internet. Grindr, such as, presently has discerning celebrities that permit customers camouflage the app to their devices. But since homosexuality greatly is still a taboo in India, it may remain difficult encourage anybody your encounter on the web taking the second logical move not online. Some new programs are finding a fix for only that.
Twenty-seven-year-old Ishaan Sethi launched an application named Delta this April. The working platform offers like-minded those who can create any relationshipafriends, passionate associates, mentor-menteeawith the a?Connecta? element.
Sethias perception of developing some thing little flippant than established matchmaking applications stemmed from conversations with Sachin Bhatia, President of internet dating software ReallyMadly. Sethias software not merely confirms owner identities within links anyone according to being compatible and assigns a?trust scoresa? to individuals to upward the company’s trustworthiness.
a?Draconian legislation and national barriersahave a bad affect on an individualas lifestyle, sense of pride and capability to feature across multiple arenasameeting visitors, a relationship, discovering assistance, access to tasks, even cover,a? co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Sethi, whom himself happens to be homosexual, told crystal.
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How to write a good application...
Text: Stein Tore Nybrodahl ©
Here are some tips & tricks for how
to write a good application. This is taken from a course
I've used several times for internal de-recruitment in
Writing an application is not easy. Here are som steps to structure an application to a new employer:
1. Name and adress on top: In the upper left
corner you start with your name and adress with the date and
place on the right side of the paper one line below.
2. Some line breaks below you write the name and adress of the employeer - Name of the company if no contact person is stated. Then the top of the application would look like this:
Stein Tore Nybrodahl
7550 Hommelvik Trondheim, 11th of June 2016.
DE Road 123
3. In the next header line you state your
application for the position (in bold): Application for
position as HR Manager in Company ABC.
4. In the first text line you address where or from who you got information
about the position. Mention job title, any reference number
and where and when you saw it. Then make a line saying that
you're applying for the position.
outline your current situation and why you are seeking the
job/ change. Do a short summary of your current or last job. Be honest!
the potential employer why you are interested in the job and
why you think you could do a good job in the actual
position. Be short!
Next chapter is about yourself and
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simelar positions, and consider to take a phone call to the
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possible. Make a personal list of the 3-5 most important
things you consider to be the most valuable work experience/
other things for the employer. ? Try to be crystal clear
without overselling yourself. This section should be max.
3-4 sentences. Describe your strengths and possible
contribution to the new employer. What will be your
contributions in a new job? Stay on a high level, and do not
go into details. This could be related too:
- Transferable skills and work experience
- Achievements and personal results (describe your contribution)
- Personality traits relevant to the role applied for
- Do not appear to be too positive or subjective… (Balanced and trustworthy)
- Your take on this should be: I got something you need = meet me for an interview!
to sign your letter (Yours sincerely/ Yours Faithfully).
that things mentioned in the CV are not duplicated in the
13. Proofread your
letter very carefully for any errors.
14, And don't forget to upload the expected
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In an earlier post I wrote about resolutions presented for General Convention addressing HIV/AIDS, and related issues. Four resolutions were considered, and passed in some form.
Resolution A131 resolved to continue the work of the Standing Committee on HIV/AIDS of the Executive Council for the next triennium. The particular focus stated in the resolutions was to “focus on mechanisms for increasing HIV/AIDS awareness in our Church, reducing the effects of stigmatization by HIV/AIDS and continue the process of identifying those whom we are called to serve but may overlook….” Resolution A131 was passed in both houses. It was, however, noted that the resolutions of the Standing Committee of General Convention on the Structure of the Church has passed, including one that moved Committee on HIV/AIDS from being a Standing Committee of the Executive Council to being a subcommittee of the reactivated Standing Commission of the General Convention on Health. A list of Committees, Commissions, Agencies, and Boards posted since Convention on the General Convention web site shows both the Standing Commission on Health and the Committee on HIV/AIDS. So, there’s some administrative work still to be done.
Resolution A132 addressed the continuing stigma of those living with HIV/AIDS. The resolution called for Episcopal congregations and individuals to:
“Acknowledge that the stigmatization of anyone due to disease, and particularly due to HIV/AIDS, creates impediments to seeking treatment and care…
Affirm that the teachings of Jesus Christ clearly state that sickness and disease are not the result of sin in the human family.
Acknowledge that our Baptismal Covenant vows obligate us to respect the dignity of every human being and to seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbor as ourselves and that the stigmatization of those among us with disease is a violation of those vows; and be it further
Educate their constituent members about HIV/AIDS with a goal of eliminating any stigma associated with the disease.
Educate their local, state and federal elected officials and representatives about HIV/AIDS with the goal of creating knowledgeable, compassionate, and sensitive public policy….”
A132 was also passed by both houses in its original form.
A133 called for the Communication Office of the Church to collaborate with the National Episcopal AIDS Coalition (NEAC) to form a working group to develop a campaign to raise awareness on HIV/AIDS. This was also passed as submitted. However, the resolution did not include funds for the purpose, and one can fear that the resources of the Communication Office may well be stretched to include this, no matter how valuable.
Resolution A134 called for
"the Office of Peace and Justice Ministries of the Episcopal Church, working in collaboration with the National Episcopal AIDS Coalition (NEAC) and the Executive Council Committee on HIV/AIDS [to] develop a HIV training curriculum by the 76th General Convention, thereafter to be updated each triennium…
[to] focus on information on the transmission, treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS, addressing the demographic and social implications; and…
that this training curriculum be offered as [a] web-based, self-directed tutorial; and…
that each diocese will strongly encourage that lay and ordained leadership complete this training."
A134 was also passed as submitted. Once again, the resolution did not include designation of funds. We can hope that this will be possible within the combined resources of the Office of Peace and Justice Ministries and of the Committee on HIV/AIDS, wherever it winds up in the structures of the Church.
A135 called for a survey to list all the HIV/AIDS ministries and resources throughout the Church. Unfortunately, this resolution was never reported out of the designated legislative committee.
These were certainly valuable actions. HIV/AIDS continues to be an important issue, and the Committee is right: it’s fallen off the radar screens, and lost the attention of many. If these actions are completed over the next triennium, we will have returned that attention to an issue that has ramifications for our own Church, for our commitment to the Millennium Development Goals, and for our relations with other Provinces of the Anglican Communion. | <urn:uuid:289c469c-a852-49b4-9990-f540f4e35df0> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://episcopalhospitalchaplain.blogspot.com/2006/08/what-general-convention-did-hivaids.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.968055 | 858 | 1.507813 | 2 |
By Dr. Mark Mussman
In 2016, members of Affordable Housing Advocates (AHA) brainstormed priorities for the upcoming year: inclusionary zoning, eviction prevention, and affordable housing trust funds were rising to the top of a very long list of issues in housing that need addressing. After much discussion, it was decided that instead of pushing forward on all of these issues, focusing on one would have a greater impact: the affordable housing trust fund. Cincinnati had no trust fund to raise and distribute funds creating and maintaining affordable housing, so AHA was essentially starting at square one. Fortunately, the collective experience in the room was able to find a way to not only research and develop the optimal structure of an affordable housing trust fund while educating the public, but to also bring it to city hall for approval.
In 2018, AHA brought proposed legislation to city hall which called for reducing homelessness in addition to creating and maintaining affordable housing. Essentially, the trust fund would have three parts: 1. an account to hold the funds; 2. an oversight board to approve the uses of the trust fund; and 3. a funding source. Unfortunately, only the first part was approved by city council in 2018 - an account to hold the funds. An initial deposit of approximately $600,000 was made into the fund from the sale of the city-owned Norfolk Railroad, but no funding source was determined at that time. Furthermore, because the trust fund is technically separate from the city, a lack of an oversight board meant that the funds would go unspent. To this day, nothing has been spent from the affordable housing trust.
Rather quickly, interest in finding ways to fund the trust began springing up. After community pressure, an excise tax was added to short-term rentals (AirBNB) that the city is able to discretionarily place into the trust. City hall explored, and passed, regulations to Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district funding that would require at least 25% of TIF funds to be spent towards affordable housing within the district. This city has over two dozen TIF districts, so TIF funds could support affordable housing throughout the city, but this fund is separate from the affordable housing trust fund. Community organizing efforts, like the one supporting affordable housing at Elm and Liberty in Over-the-Rhine, directed additional one-time funding into the trust fund in lieu of voluntary tax incentives contribution agreement (VTICA) payments for the streetcar.
Even as funds were being collected in the affordable housing trust, there still lacked a mechanism for spending it, and there was no oversight, so even basic accounting has been difficult. At the end of 2020, there was reported to be around one million dollars in the affordable housing trust fund. Then in 2021, AHA, the Homeless Coalition, and the Metropolitan Religious Coalition of Cincinnati (MARCC) presented a collaborative solution to the fledgling affordable housing trust fund, including funding and oversight. The city manager's office used this solution to craft a report on affordable housing, calling for increasing support for affordable housing and outlining ways in which the city supports affordable housing through the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) program. Strikingly, it called for the creation of the Housing Advisory Board (HAB) and a way to seek out tens of millions of dollars for affordable housing by borrowing against future federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocations with a Section 108 loan and by asking for private contributions.
In the past, Section 108 loans have been used to support market-rate and luxury housing. Funds from the Section 108 loans are not restricted to affordable housing. Section 108 funds have been used to build parking garages and businesses. The city manager vowed that at least 51% of the loan would go towards affordable housing, but defined affordability as paying less than 30% of household income on housing, opening the fund to any level of income. True affordable housing is housing that is affordable to someone making 60% AMI or less, or about $35,000 yearly, or less. When questioned about it at a press conference, the (now former) city manager said that "deeply affordable" units, at 30% AMI, for instance, are too difficult to do, so these funds would not likely support housing at that level. This statement is in contrast to the biggest need for housing, at or below 30% AMI, which is essentially a full-time minimum wage earner in Cincinnati.
Towards the end of 2021, the former mayor appointed members to the Housing Advisory Board. The heads of 3CDC, Model Group, the Port Authority, Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA), Shelterhouse, Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME), TriVersity Construction, a representative from Cincinnati Chamber USA, a senior vice president at Fifth Third Bank, former mayor and real estate agent Roxanne Qualls, and city councilmember Greg Landsman were appointed to the HAB. Very little has been reported or communicated to the public about the HAB, its meetings, or even its existence.
City council now has new committees including Equitable Growth and Housing, which is focusing on understanding the issues and finding legislative solutions. It is chaired by councilmember Reggie Harris, who is one of six new council members. Recently, Harris joined the monthly AHA meeting to talk about proposed zoning changes and other legislative opportunities to support affordable housing. He shared the recent legislation that gives automatic tax abatement to city-recommended low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) projects approved by the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA). LIHTC is currently seen as the most useful tool for creating and sustaining affordable housing in America, and is funded by corporations, including banks and insurance companies, who off-set their tax liability by buying tax credits that non-profits and other developers use to build affordable housing units. Generally, these are projects that have 40 or more units, receive upfront funding, and are required to provide housing to households who make an 60% AMI or less (with income averaging allowing up to 80% AMI units) for 15 years. Developers must report and work in tandem with the tax credit holders to ensure compliance. Recent examples of LIHTC projects in Cincinnati include new builds like Willkommen in Over-the-Rhine and rehabs like the Arts Apartments in the West End.
Harris also spoke about the push to change zoning rules to encourage more affordable housing. Unfortunately, this theory will not result in affordable housing on its own and requires regulations and incentives, perhaps even inclusionary zoning, to be successful. In the past, developers have routinely received variances, even with objections from community councils, to increase density and remove square footage requirements. The proposed zoning areas are also more likely to be in Black neighborhoods and communities who are already seeing displacement due to gentrification. If deregulation goes unchecked, it will further increase the wealth divide and ensure the continued rapid displacement of Black residents. The proposed zoning changes do not impact the largest zoning in the city - single family housing. Finally, the councilmember spoke about the Section 108 fund and the partnership with the Cincinnati Development Fund (CDF) who will now administer the Section 108 loan pool and any private contributions to the affordable housing trust fund.
Until the HAB creates affordable housing priorities for the trust, existing funds will be unspent; however, TIF funding is already being dedicated towards affordable housing and the NOFA program will continue to provide gap financing for developments in the works. But without dedicated funding sources, the affordable housing trust will not be able to even keep up with the simple loss of affordable units in Cincinnati. In our city, nearly 30,000 families are already paying too much for their housing, sacrificing full participation in civic life, as additional units are being lost to out-of-state and foreign investors. Without tenant protections, guaranteed livable wages, and access to affordable housing, Cincinnati will continue to lose affordable housing to incentivized, market-rate, multi-use development as displacement will continue to outpace affordable housing production, resulting in a further loss of Cincinnati's residents and social fabric. | <urn:uuid:f0fe8490-b492-4b2e-b049-a71df0a88adb> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.cincistreetvibes.com/post/super-bill-or-super-bull | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571758.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812200804-20220812230804-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.968288 | 1,651 | 1.726563 | 2 |
Has there ever been a "religious left" in America?
Reinhold Niebuhr is the closest thing to a public theologian we've ever had in America who wasn't either promoting Aristotle's old wine ethics in new wineskins (Norman Vincent Peale) or tub-thumping to save souls (I probably shouldn't even include Billy Sunday or Billy Graham as "theologians" alongside Niebuhr, simply because it's a category error). Niebuhr at least made the cover of TIME magazine (then again, so did Billy Graham; but Niebuhr didn't do it for preaching to football stadia full of people (attended one of those in my youth)). Maybe it was 1948, and a different time. In the early 20th century Biblical scholarship was so popular people were buying Greek lessons by mail order so they could read the scriptures themselves in the original tongues (well, the New Testament, anyway, although they could have read the Septuagint, too). As well, publicly attested religious faith was at it's lowest point in 1914; that kind of attitude leaves a mark, even 34 years later. Of course, after the second World War American prosperity blossomed, and with it the rise of safe, placid, God-with-us in this land flowing with milk and money suburban Christianity.*
Niebuhr was never a theologian for suburban Christians. But neither was he a restless firebrand, even though he pastored working class people in Detroit in the '20's. He was a powerfully influential figure, though his most all known book was actually a very conservative challenge to more "liberal" theologians of his day. His brother Richard, undoubtedly the better scholar and theologian, despaired to "Reinie" that if Moral Man and Immoral Society was right in its thesis, then there wasn't a lot of hope for humanity's improvement (which was still the quest of religious belief in most American circles).
Still, few conservative or evangelical Christians in America today would take much comfort in Niebuhr's analyses of human history, culture or nature. He wasn't speaking to them, either.
He did speak to Martin Luther King, Jr., who greatly admired Niebuhr's work, and was strongly influenced by it. Not surprising, since Niebuhr's thought is fundamentally practical (and about praxis), and King was a very practical preacher and religious leader (and equally invested in the importance of praxis). To even mention King in this context is to invite danger: we first have to get King off the unicycle of "a dream" that we have put him on, and recognize King was the public face of the civil rights movement, and the leader of the SCLC effort (but not the only person or group seeking equality under the law at long last; Malcolm X is one counterpoint, and his views, too, were grounded in religious belief. Another would be Muhammed Ali, who doesn't get the credit yet that he deserves.)
But King didn't lead a "religious left" movement. When he finally turned against the Vietnam War, a distinctly leftist position in 1967, he was abandoned by many "liberals" who had been with him to that point. He'd stopped preaching and gone to meddling, as the hoary cliche has it. He had already shattered the myth of a "religious left" in his famous "Letter from Birmingham Jail," a letter condemning Christian churches (and Jewish synagogues) because they would not openly and publicly support his civil rights movement. King's movement was supported by black churches, but those churches had a vested interest in the outcome: equality under the law for their members. The churches King assailed had a vested interest in the status quo, as he pointed out to them. Pastors who stood outside that status quo, or challenged it, could find themselves without a pulpit. Religious figures who did challenge the way things were, being against war or for civil rights, by and large had no institutional ties, or none that could be threatened. They also didn't have much effect. King's movement was a religious movement, for him and the group he represented, but it was a secular one for many of the people who eventually came to march with him, and to this day we honor King as a secular saint for his "dream," rather than regard him as a prophet in the Hebraic tradition (an honor he deserves but seldom gets).
I suppose you can find "leftist" religious influence in American culture. Prison reform and the idea of rehabilitation rather than simply warehousing, is a product of Quaker thought (I think solitary confinement is, too, though I'm open to correction on that. Good with the bad, as usual). The "social gospel" was meant to be a way of understanding systemic problems of poverty in America, and not deciding the poor would always be with us, so there's nothing we can do (it was the perfectionism of the social gospel Niebuhr savaged, not the concern for the poor). But a religious left to counter the religious right?
Well, first, the old joke is true: the religious right is neither. One of its most public promoters was Ralph Reed, a man who escaped jail by the skin of his teeth, and who could give Elmer Gantry lessons in hypocrisy and shamelessness. The religious right today stalwartly supports Donald Trump despite the fact the man has led a life that would have been used to fuel a whole series of fire-and-brimstone sermons about the evils of the world and the path of the Devil to perdition, with Trump as the poster child for what God-fearing Christians should not do. It's almost not a judgment to say they are blatantly hypocritical; it almost qualifies as a mere fact. But are they so monolithic and powerful as to have a stranglehold on national politics?
I think it's without question that they have a stranglehold on the public discourse about religion. Dr. King is not remembered as a religious figure, which makes him safe for public consumption. Jim Wallis is either widely ignored or even more widely unknown (my wife would probably recognize his name, but that's because I was intrigued by Sojourners about 40 years ago. I doubt I could find many people I know even casually who have heard of him.) He's more likely to be castigated for his "conservative" attitudes than praised for his more liberal ones; and as a religious thinker, he's really quite conservative. Does that play into the discussion at all?
The Berrigan Brothers were quite liberal in their politics, but their allegiance to the Church of Rome never seemed to bother anyone. Today that might well be a stumbling block for many, especially on the left. Many Christians are presumed by the media to be evangelicals or at least very conservative in their politics. Non-evangelical Christians are either silenced by being ignored, or tagged as "liberal" and therefore a minority in circles of public thought; and by and large, they are.
I started this there, and it stalled. Then Pastor Dan posted his follow-up, and I found that ministry has made him a more cynical and jaded soul. Or just more aware, as my favorite seminary professor put it, that "life is messy." And you sure as heck aren't in charge; you're just responsible.
Yeah, dwell on that a minute. Then consider what Pastor Dan adds:
In sum, I’d probably say something like this: the religious left is chasing a phantom. Its leadership appears to believe that if it can project just the right faith-rooted message with just the right messenger or messengers, the broad middle of Americans who only want to do the right thing can be reconciled across racial and political lines. This will then somehow usher in a new progressive era of peace and justice.
I've made this same argument myself, in different contexts. People really don't want to be told what to do, and are not empty vessels waiting for you to fill them up, or standing about in blank anticipation of the revelation of your wisdom. They pretty much know what they think and, as Pastor Dan says a bit later (I'm sure I'll quote it in a minute) and just want that confirmed.
In a word, the religious left is extremely, politically, naive.
Listen, the fight for a more “moral politics” never was going to be a success. Saying “I’m not a ____, I’m a Christian” is trying to have your cake and eat it too. Politics cannot be so easily transcended, as any student of Augustine or Niebuhr understands.Yup; Niebuhr again. Hard to get past his take on reality and ethics and Christianity.
Rallying cries summoning believers to “battle for the soul of the nation” aren’t much help either. Our nation doesn’t have a soul. It has a moral narrative if anything, and that a contested one. Even to the extent that America can be said to have a soul, that thing is a dark, twisted and brutal thing. Hasn’t anyone ever read Moby Dick? The Fire Next Time? People don’t want to redeem the “soul” of the nation. They don’t even want to do the right thing, half the time. What they want is for their ethics to be normative. Let’s be honest about that.The first part of that is Niebuhr's thesis in Moral Man. The latter, as promised, is what people want; and they don't want to hear something new and challenging from you. They may be the light of the world, but you aren't. Remember that, it will save you a lot of trouble. And sorry, I can't resist quoting even more:
It isn’t a “deeper” politics rooted in a “fuller” understanding of the gospel. The number of scripture verses you can quote doesn’t matter a bit. Nor does how many more of those verses speak of social justice than sexual ethics. It does not matter how “prophetic” people are. Nor does it matter how spirituality informs one’s politics. We live in a secular and hyper-partisan age. These things motivate almost no one.
Another lesson from seminary; actually from experienced pastors seeing us dewy eyed and freshly doused in our seminary learning: "They don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care!" In the rhetoric of argument, it's Aristotle's four elements: Ethos, Logos, Pathos, and Kairos. Logos is the reasoning of your argument; how "prophetic" you are, in Dan's words; or how many verses you know. But that, as Aristotle pointed out, is useless without Pathos, getting your audience to understand you empathize with them (rather than, as is more usual, trying to get them to empathize with you). Ethos also goes to the speaker, not the logic; if they like you, think you are worthy, they listen. If not, your logos is a clanging gong and a sounding cymbal. They don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. And if all you care about is how much they should know, you aren't getting very far. We've known this for several thousand years, yet it still is news.
And this, quoted from Twitter, which echoes my statement about the Religious Right:
“Religious left” is an oxymoron (this spoken by secular leftists and religious conservatives alike).Yeah, let's stop and argue about "religious" awhile! That's always productive! But raise the issue and try to avoid the arguments it implies. I'll hold your coat over here.
Remembering my one-sided arguments with Pastor Dan over the years, it's almost sad to read a realization like this:
In reflecting on this question, I’ve come to the realization that I don’t actually care much about the institutional religious left. To be sure, there’s room for organizations that try to develop the political identities of religious voters and represent them in Washington. But those groups are effectively irrelevant to what’s actually happening in the political world, or close to it. My God, the roadbuilders’ association leads the Wisconsin state government around by the nose. Meanwhile, nobody’s paid attention to a clergy protest here in decades. So no, I don’t really find much to care about in the religious left, as it is.
Yup. The UCC, bless its institutional heart, regularly releases earnest press releases which no one pays any attention to, including most of the people in UCC pews. But here is where I would counsel him to be careful what he wishes for:
What I do care about is religious liberals or leftists who are willing to use power. Moral suasion does nothing. Anybody who’s ever watched Paul Ryan penitently bite his lip, then pledge to burn another piece of the social safety net to the ground ought to understand that. Raising money for the opponents of miscreant politicians just might change their course, though.
I don't find a lot of support for gaining and using political power in the scriptures, frankly. God warns Israel against any government structure more complex than the judges who basically act as tribal elders. Not that Israel could continue as a series of confederated tribes, but there's really not much in the entire Bible that says political power is good and you should have some. There are reasons for this, as I've said before. My sympathies are more with the Dorothy Days of the world than the LBJ's, anyway. And I'm not sure what the church, right or left, had to do with his political career, anyway. God moves in mysterious ways, and all that.
Pastor Dan goes on to advocate small groups forming around the country, working on local issues. He writes as if this isn't happening, although I know from my brief career in ministry that it is. It may be under his radar, or he may not think much of the efforts of those groups already established, but it's already there. Maybe it's just not politically active enough for him; I just don't hold a belief in the efficacy of power that he does, so, as I say, this is where we always part company. He closes with a reference to the parable of the sower, and says maybe we should trust God (faith!) to make the seeds grow that we scatter:
What if people spent less time trying to developing a religious left, the religious left, and focused instead on letting religious lefts and leftists blossom, trusting that God would increase their efforts thirty or sixty or a hundredfold? Some people won’t get it, of course, and some people will reject it, while others won’t be able to act on it. But those who do might just be able to change the world."Those who do" being the ones Rev. Schultz agrees with, of course; there's that power thing again. Who am I to judge, I have to ask? He appends a not about making "Christian" a normative of the conversation in a world with Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, and secularists. But then he thinks his leftist politics should be normative because, well, that's what he agrees with. And there's the messy again: if you want to take a stand and say, in any way, that God is with us, you are already taking a stand against, as well. "Some won't get it...and some people will reject it, while others won't be able to act on it." Kind of depends on what you expect them to "get" and how they should "act on it," doesn't it? And in the basilea tou theou where the first are last and the last first, maybe I should seek to 'change the world' by living as if that were true, and the kingdom of God were right here, right now.
Even if I can't get anybody else to go along with me on that. Oh, wouldn't that be a headache! Or lovely, depending on your point of view.
*and how important is Niebuhr, in certain circles. Note this last sentence in another RD article about the passing of Ainslie Embree:
Like Niebuhr, Embree was a realist in seeing that the “sublime madness” of the religious vision could be not only an inspiration for greatness but also a tool for venal political aspirations.That's the only time Niebuhr's name appears. I'm not sure the sentiment about politics is such an original observation, but attaching a name to it gives it authority; especially the "right" name. | <urn:uuid:0775085a-c174-473e-ab3b-d600c900a989> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://rmadisonj.blogspot.com/2017/06/ymmv.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.979771 | 3,549 | 1.53125 | 2 |
In a previous article, I explained how HIIT (high-intensity interval training) is the fastest way to burn fat while improving cardiovascular fitness, according to the latest research. The traditional approach to HIIT is sprinting, whether done on a track, a bike, or in a pool.
Recently, a new approach to HIIT has emerged that combines all the benefits of HIIT with resistance training. This hybrid form is called Metabolic Resistance Training (MRT), and it uses full-body exercises that are performed circuit-style in an interval fashion. With MRT, you alternate high intensity, all-out bursts of movement with short periods of rest, leaving little time for recovery. These workouts are intense and short, unlike cardio workouts that go on forever and are so often deadly boring. Also, with MRT, you don’t need much equipment. You can focus on bodyweight exercises, and use dumbbells and kettlebells.
But the real beauty to these fast-paced workouts is that you crank up your metabolism to burn fat while also building muscle, thereby improving your body composition (ratio of lean body mass to fat). Studies show that MRT also improves your V02max (a measurement of endurance training status), lactate threshold (a marker of physical performance), and HDL (the good cholesterol).
There are many ways to do metabolic resistance circuits. You can lift heavier weights and rest more to emphasize muscle building. Or you can lift lighter weights, perform more reps and rest less to emphasize conditioning.
Here is an example of a five-exercise MRT circuit using only your bodyweight and one kettlebell. If you would like to give it a try, I suggest you perform this circuit three times with two minutes of rest between each round, and rest as little as possible between exercises within the circuit (no more than 15 seconds).
1. Prison Bodyweight Squats – 20 reps
2. Kettlebell Swings—30 seconds
3. T Push Ups – 10 reps per side
4. Mountain Climbers – 12 reps per side
5. Lateral Lunge – 20 reps per side
Notes on the exercises:
Prison Bodyweight Squats — Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart and your toes pointing slightly outward. With hands behind your head, bend your knees and hips, keeping your back straight and knees pointed in the same direction as your feet, and descend by pushing your hips down and back until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Return by extending knees and hips until legs are straight and you are standing.
Kettlebell Swings — Stand a foot behind the kettlebell with a wider than shoulder with stance, toes pointed out about 20 degrees. Sit back into your heels and grab the kettlebell with both hands. Start by pulling the kettlebell through your legs close to your groin and thrust the bell forward to chest height using your hips. Squeeze your quads and glutes at the top of the movement and repeat for a desired number of repetitions or timed sets.
T Push Ups — Perform a traditional push up. In the up position, balance on your left hand and rotate your body, using your core muscles, 180 degrees until your right arm is perpendicular to the floor (your body will form a T). Rotate back until the right arm is down and you are in the up position of the push up. Then perform a traditional push up and upon return to the up position and repeat the process, but balance on your right hand and rotate your left arm and torso. Continue this sequence for the desired number of repetitions.
Mountain Climbers – Begin in a push up position with arms straight and the balls of your feet on the floor. Brace your midsection and keep your body still. Bring your right knee towards your chest and then back down to the starting position. Repeat with your left knee and continue alternating your feet as fast as you can.
Lateral Lunge — Stand with feet together and hands above your chest. Keeping your abs tight and chest high, take a big step to the right and squat down by lowering your hips down and back. Your trailing leg should be relaxed with knee extended. Then push off with your right leg and return to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions on the right side and then switch to the left side or alternate back and forth between sides within the same set. | <urn:uuid:634a0caf-5b73-4f09-a8cf-54407204cfee> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://fitnesstransform.com/fat-burning-workouts-at-fitness-transform/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.928905 | 903 | 1.710938 | 2 |
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO. (KTVI) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has started sampling the soil at the Boeing St. Louis site in North St. Louis County. They are trying to determine if radioactive levels in the soil are higher along James S. McDonnell Boulevard.
The Department of Energy’s Cold War era nuclear programs may may be a contributing factor.
The Corp of Engineers say a clean-up will begin if higher than normal background radiation is found. The sampling is not expected to impact the clean-up of radioactive material at a site near the Boeing plant. However, the Corp is asking that the public stay clear of areas marked for sampling.
Sampling will continue until the end of 2013. Results will be available three weeks after sampling has been completed. | <urn:uuid:3d0913d7-3d78-40db-a807-41d2834678f4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://fox2now.com/news/corp-of-engineers-conducting-soil-sampling-near-airport/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571758.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812200804-20220812230804-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.946177 | 166 | 2.265625 | 2 |
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October 19, 2018
Ultra-High Resolution CT System May Help Expand Visualization of Disease
TUSTIN, Calif., October 19, 2018 – At this year’s American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas, October 21-24, 2018 (Booth #3737), Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc. will showcase its recently FDA-cleared Aquilion PrecisionTM, the world’s first Ultra-High Resolution CT system. The system can resolve anatomy as small as 150 microns and is designed to provide more than twice the CT resolution as standard systems. Containing an all-new detector as well as tube, gantry and reconstruction technologies, the system may make it possible to help expand visualization of disease thanks to new features that offer improved image detail.
The Aquilion Precision CT system features innovative dose efficiency with detector channels that are only 0.25 mm thick. This combined with substantial improvements in scintillator quantum efficiency, detector circuitry and other DAS components, result in a dose-efficient detector with ultra-high resolution capabilities. The system features resolution never before seen in CT imaging with one of the industry’s smallest Focal Spot Tube at 0.4 mm x 0.5 mm and the industry’s first routine 1024 x 1024 Reconstruction Matrix.
“The Aquilion Precision sets a new bar for CT imaging,” said Dominic Smith, senior director, CT, PET/CT, and MR Business Units, Canon Medical Systems USA. “With the highest level of resolution available in the CT market, our customers have the ability to better visualize disease, which can potentially help clinicians in treatment planning.”
About Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc., headquartered in Tustin, Calif., markets, sells, distributes and services radiology and cardiovascular systems, including CT, MR, ultrasound, X-ray and interventional X-ray equipment. For more information, visit Canon Medical Systems’ website at https://us.medical.canon.
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Canon Medical Systems Corporation develops and manufactures diagnostic imaging systems including CT, MRI, ultrasound, X-ray systems and clinical laboratory systems and provides them to around 140 countries and regions around the world, offering technology that provides faster diagnosis and early treatment. Under the slogan “Made for Life” (Made for Partnerships, Made for Patients, Made for You.), Canon Medical Systems is making positive contributions toward hospital management, and provides a range of patient-friendly healthcare systems and services, continuing its long tradition of contributing to healthcare. | <urn:uuid:63cf95d2-e9c8-4154-aa51-15e58ee9b788> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://us.medical.canon/news/press-releases/2018/10/19/2999/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.882516 | 553 | 1.632813 | 2 |
I will be sharing with you how to make buffalo cauliflower.
Cauliflowers are probably among the less popular group of vegetables. They’re not a common ingredient for salads and are rarely used in recipes.
Your most likely to see cauliflower in Asian recipes such as stir fries, or in some cases pizza (although rare and not popular, it has been known to be included in vegetarian pizzas).
Although it’s an unpopular vegetable, it’s slowly starting to make a comeback. Most recently, people have been known to make cauliflower rice as a healthy alternative for regular white rice.
There are actually many health benefits to using cauliflower in recipes. Cauliflowers are beneficial for weight loss and digestion. They’re also a great source of vitamins and minerals, making them a superfood.
To make buffalo cauliflower, you’ll need an air fryer. Air fryers are becoming more common since people want to fry with less oil to stay healthy.
Keep in mind that although air fryers use less oil when it comes to regular frying, they still do require the use of oil, so you want to be careful about how often you use it.
The main ingredient is obviously cauliflower that you want to cut into florets. Other ingredients include hot sauce, maple syrup, nutritional yeast, salt, flour (I use gluten-free) and avocado oil. Mix the ingredients together and add them to the cauliflower so they are nice and covered.
Once you’re done mixing the cauliflower, just add them to the air fryer and let it do the job for you.
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4 Ways to Find Financial Bliss
Experts agree that people tend to be happier when they spend their money on experiences rather than objects. It’s true that some objects are necessary to create certain experiences, such as the way new outdoor furniture can inspire summer cookouts. Below are several other ways that psychology can be applied to your spending habits, making you a happier individual:
Know what you treasure most: The things we value in life tend to fall under four categories – personal, social, physical and financial. Knowing what type of spending category you fall under will help you make better purchasing decisions.
Bigger isn’t better: Instead of making one enormous purchase, buy smaller, more inexpensive things.
Don’t go overboard: Before you start making frivolous purchases, make sure you have enough money set aside for your needs, such as monthly bills and retirement-savings obligations.
Pay down your mortgage: Once you get rid of this financial burden you’ll feel more financially secure.
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In recent case, Selim Zherka filed a lawsuit against employees of the IRS alleging that they hindered his application for tax exempt status and initiated an investigation against him in order to penalize members of the Tea Party for their political activities.
Mr. Zherka alleged that the IRS gave his application for tax exempt status an inordinately high level of scrutiny.
Worse yet, Mr. Zherka alleged that the FBI issued 75 subpoenas to his business associates and threatened them with criminal prosecution if they did not provide information that incriminated Mr. Zherka. As a result, Mr. Zherka lost business, his reputation was damaged and he sustained emotional injuries.
The government filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought by Mr. Zherka. However, the Court denied the government’s motion, stating that Mr. Zherka’s allegations are disturbing and sufficiently shocking and allowed his claim to go forward. The Courts denied the government’s motion to dismiss.
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Layout: This term refers to a straight body position in which salto skills are performed. Almost all twisting skills are done in this position, since it facilitates the twisting process. Twisting double somersaults, however, are often done in the open position. There is usually a very subtle arch hollow action used in layout somersaults, which facilitates rotation. Also called the stretched position. | <urn:uuid:f36211ed-4178-4d72-b711-86613fc75ea6> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://gymnasticszone.com/definition-layout/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.952563 | 78 | 1.71875 | 2 |
British fashion group Arcadia announced on Monday that it has fallen into administration, leaving 13,000 jobs at risk. The downfall of the London-headquartered company has been creeping up in recent years, as its extensive portfolio of brands – which includes British high street staples like Topshop, Dorothy Perkins, Burton, and Miss Selfridge – have come to feel outdated compared to the likes of faster, digitally-native mass-market names, such as Boohoo and ASOS, and Arcadia Group’s market share, as a whole, has slumped from around 4.5 percent in 2015 to 2.7 percent in 2020.
Yes, Arcadia’s hold on the high street has waned over the years with dozens of outlets closing nationwide, and many industry experts and past employees, alike, laying the blame at Arcadia owner and chairman Philip Green’s feet, citing lack of investment in online retailing and outdated ways of sourcing product. And against that background, Topshop, a stalwart of teen and 20-something fashion, and the jewel in the Arcadia crown, has become the latest fatality of this crumbling empire and undoubtedly the one that tipped it into administration.
The legacy of the Topshop women’s fashion chain started in Sheffield and London in 1964, in the basements of the Peter Robinson department stores. The aim was to sell fashion made by young British designers. Crucial to the brand’s early success was Topshop’s buyer Diane Wadey, who was known in the business for having a keen eye for young talent.
In 1974, parent company Burton Group made Topshop a standalone store. Within two years, the brand’s primary target market became 13 to 24-year-olds, it opened 55 standalone stores and garnered £1 million in profit. The brand was so successful that Burton launched its male equivalent, Topman, in 1978.
The 1980s and early 1990s saw a fragmentation of the UK mass market as the emergence of value retailers – such as Matalan, New Look and George at Asda – put pressure on price reductions for fashion retailers. To maintain a competitive advantage, Topshop handed its reins over to Jane Shepherdson, who was hailed as the “most influential person on the British high street” during the mid-1990s. Credited with democratizing women’s style and changing the way they buy and wear fashion, under Shepherdson reign, the Topshop brand was transformed into a style mecca, known for offering up well-designed, style-savvy clothing.
By the early 2000s, the retail landscape was changing again. The advent of the internet meant that designer catwalk collections, which had previously been a closely guarded secret, now became readily available at the touch of a button. Clever high street design and buying teams were able to use these catwalk images, interpret them swiftly for production, and cut down the six-month wait for high street “versions” of much-desired designs. Shepherdson and her team excelled in exploiting this opportunity by delivering up-to-the-minute and competitively priced fashion to the masses in a matter of eight weeks.
After 20 successful years at the helm, and with turnover more than £100 million per year, Shepherdson abruptly departed Topshop in 2006. The press blamed a fall out between her and Green over decisions to allow supermodel Kate Moss to design lines for the chain. However, industry insiders and Shepherdson, herself, deny such speculation.
What is without debate, from the moment that Shepherdson left, the road ahead for Topshop – now under new management – was a tough one.
Where it all went wrong
Ironically, Topshop’s unique selling point as “the closest a high street shopper got to catwalk fashion” was its demise. The more fashion lines the retailer gave to its consumers, the more demanding they became. The competition was also becoming fierce as the high street exploded with world-class international retailers, including online upstarts like Boohoo and ASOS, and extra value retailers like Primark, which combined low prices and savvy digital marketing techniques.
As more people started to shop online, Green failed to invest in digital retail channels leaving them unable to compete with competitors. Online sales are increasing year on year, driven by Topshop’s key demographic – the 14-24-year-old market.
As people have increased their dependence on e-commerce, foot traffic to local high streets has massively decreased in the last ten years and dropped massively during the pandemic, in particular, with a whopping 80 percent drop nationwide in the UK in April. Topshop’s fixation on physical retail and its unwillingness to let go of its network of brick-and-mortar shops was also a setback. As of June 2020, Arcadia’s rival Inditex, for example, maintained 107 stores in the UK, including those for Zara, Massimo Dutti, and Pull and Bear, among several other brands. By contrast, Topshop, alone, has more than 300 physical locations across the UK.
At the same time, Topshop suffered following Shepherdson’s departure, as under her watch, Topshop had been nimble in its reaction to catwalk styles, and the company seemingly lost this ability after her departure. Fashion companies need to react quickly to emerging trends. Bringing suppliers of products closer to home ensures that companies can capitalize on what’s “hot” in a speedy manner. The closer the supplier, the shorter the lead time, making a retailer more flexible in its stock turnover.
Zara’s parent company Inditex, for example, has mastered this method, whereas Green’s lack of strategic supplier relationships and his proclivity for buying from Asia, on the other hand, have meant that it takes a relatively long time for Topshop to get a product from concept to shop floor.
Still yet, the group’s sales also took a hit in 2018 when shoppers boycotted Topshop after Green was accused of sexually harassing and racially abusing staff. The boycotts went so far that activists pressured mega-star Beyoncé, who had launched her popular activewear brand Ivy Park under Topshop in 2016, to cut ties with Green and Arcadia. (The star’s company Parkwood ultimately bought out Green’s 50 percent stake in Ivy Park, and has since relaunched the venture with adidas).
The collapse of the Arcadia group marks the UK’s largest corporate casualty of the pandemic so far. However, Topshop’s is unlikely to disappear altogether. Strong heritage and high brand awareness in the UK – two keys elements that investors and acquiring companies look at in instances of retail bankruptcies – means it will probably continue to exist, even if that means only online.
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There is much to consider when starting or taking over a business: location, overhead, getting employees, paying employees and, last on the list, figuring out how to pay yourself. How does a business owner make this all work?
It starts with getting customers.
The New Consumer
Marketing has been around since people began selling things. At its core, marketing is the act of a business making itself known and connecting with potential consumers. A unique challenge for the business owner is keeping up with the way marketing evolves over the years. It was not so long ago that placing an ad in the paper or having a welcoming storefront window was an optimal way to draw in customers.
But, thanks to the internet, consumers have changed. So much of marketing happens online, before a customer sets foot in (or clicks over to) your business. Companies cannot afford to market themselves just to market themselves. Business owners now need to think of themselves as consumers: to truly get into the minds of customers and discern how they want to connect with you.
In this technological age, the question to answer is, “How can I create a real life connection digitally?”
The short answer: content.
The Big Picture
What’s the last purchase you made? How did you decide to make that purchase? Like your customers, you spent time Googling, reading reviews, researching the company or product and asking people about their experience with the product or company in real life. It’s a way to confirm that, as a consumer, you are making a good decision. This is why content is so important.
Today’s consumer wants communication. They find a real connection with a brand important and will go to great lengths to research before making a purchase. So it’s deeply important to communicate not only how and why you, as a business, are good at what you do, but to do so in a way that is searchable and relatable. This gives people the opportunity to learn about you before they decide to do business with you.
By creating and sharing content on the internet, you are opening the door to connect with consumers. Online content can take many forms: blog posts, videos, images, podcasts, creating recipes, social media, etc. It is the realization of your business in consumable form. It is words, pictures, sounds and videos that give customers a tangible way to learn about and connect with you. Content is not a new thing. Newspapers and magazines have been around for centuries. Businesses are just using it in a new way.
Let Us Be Your Guide
The idea of adding something else to your company’s plate can be an overwhelming concept. We’re a small business, so we understand. There so much to handle, day-to-day, as a business owner—and only so far you can stretch your budget. Resources and budgets vary, and we want to affirm that you shouldn’t have to spend an arm and a leg to see success. You can do content marketing no matter what the size of your budget and depth of your resources are.
Over the next few weeks, we’re going to be sharing tips and information on getting your content marketing strategy off the ground. We’ll help break down the various types of content available to you as a business owner, best practices and, in the end, how to set yourself up for success.
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An example use of days in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… early as I do on most days and I got on …”
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This report gives an overview of suicide prevention strategies used in Alaska. It provides background information on the suicide epidemic within the state, and explores the effectiveness of recent suicide prevention efforts. It also highlights data on suicide rates among American Indians and Alaskan Natives.
Published: February 2015
For individuals at risk of suicide, primary and behavioral health care settings provide unique opportunities to connect with the health care system and access effective treatment. Suicide Safe is a free mobile app that helps providers integrate suicide prevention strategies into their practice and address suicide risk among their patients. The Suicide Safe app is based on SAMHSA's Suicide Assessment Five-Step Evaluation and Triage (SAFE-T) card.
Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment: Quick Guide for Clinicians Based on TIP 50
Published: November 2013
This quick guide helps clinicians and other service providers address suicide and suicide prevention in patients living with substance use disorders. It covers risk factors and warning signs for suicide, core competencies, and information for administrators and clinical supervisors.
Published: January 2013
This guide helps substance use counselors treat clients with symptoms of depression and substance use conditions. Program administrators will learn how to integrate depression treatment into early drug treatment. The guidelines cover screening, assessment, treatment, counseling, cultural competence, and continuing care. | <urn:uuid:84042d6f-a504-4bc0-ba1d-796acf0c4f69> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://store.samhsa.gov/?search_api_fulltext=&items_per_page=10&sort_bef_combine=field_publication_date_DESC&sort_by=field_publication_date&sort_order=DESC&f%5B0%5D=issues_conditions_and_disorders%3A5125&f%5B1%5D=professional_and_research_topics%3A5394&f%5B2%5D=professional_and_research_topics%3A5406 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.889081 | 295 | 2.3125 | 2 |
Delineating maritime borders is a very difficult task and, naturally, so is securing them. Understandably, there is a debate regarding issues such as territorial waters, sovereign rights, the continental shelf and the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). These concepts do nothing to curb the flows of refugees, migrants or other undocumented individuals who are crossing the border into Greece. Even less so considering the fact that Greece’s neighbor across the Aegean shows little willingness to curb these population movements.
Things are of course different where there is a land border, a clearly demarcated and (in theory, at least) secured frontier. The recent spike in the number of refugee and migrant crossings via the Evros border raises questions. So do reports that hundreds of people are crossing into the country from Albania on a daily basis to ravage the precious herbs in the forests of Grammos, around Kastoria, and in other areas along the border. Perhaps we need to accept that for all its glorious history, Greece is a defenseless country. And it remains so despite the pompous words and the bragging of ministers who are politically responsible for looking after its security and the officials who have the administrative capacity (and which is what they are paid for) to protect its integrity. In other words, those who are in charge of the army, the security forces, forest rangers and all the other agencies which were set up so that people with the proper training and discipline would defend the country’s territorial integrity and the safety of its citizens.
This is unfortunately not a rhetorical question. It is one we have to face in light of recent developments ranging from incidents that always seem to be at Greece’s expense (a Greek gunboat was nudged by a Turkish cargo vessel last week, after a Turkish coast guard patrol vessel rammed a Greek coast guard boat in February, two Greek soldiers are still being held in Turkey after accidentally crossing the border), to the easy violation of borders by devastated masses or criminals, the unchecked activity of troublemakers in and around university campuses, the rise in petty and violent crime, the occupation of public spaces, and the peculiar failure to deport foreign criminals and migrants who are not entitled to asylum.
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Council Tax Rates 2022/23
New Forest District Council (NFDC) has set their element of the 2022/23 Council Tax at £188.36 per year, per household (Band D property) at their Full Council meeting on 21 February 2022.
The £5 a year increase is a 2.73% rise on the 2021/22 Council Tax.
Other organisations have also set their Council Tax amounts, and the total bill, for an average Band D property in the district, will be £1,987.99.
The full report that set the Council Tax can be read at https://democracy.newforest.gov.uk/documents/g7278/Public%20reports%20pack%2021st-Feb-2022%2018.30%20Council.pdf?T=10
The different amounts making up the total bill, for an average Band D property are:
- Hampshire County Council, including the specific charge to help fund Adult Social Care, £1,390.86, an increase of £40.41 (2.99%)
- New Forest District Council £188.36, an increase of £5.00 (2.73%)
- Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire £236.46, an increase of £10.00 (4.42%)
- Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service £75.43, an increase of £5.00 (7.10%)
- Town and Parish Council £96.88, an increase of £3.68 (3.95%) (Woodgreen will be £38.38)
The bills will be sent in March.
NFDC are advising people who may have difficulty paying Council Tax to contact them straight away to see what help and support is available, by calling 01590 646111 or emailing [email protected]
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The idea of building a house to survive the effects of an earthquake is a long-standing concept in the US.
And now it appears that many homeowners have a little bit of luck in getting it built, too.
A group of builders is designing houses that will survive an earthquake, in part because they have developed the tools and techniques to do so.
“The houses we’re building will not collapse, they will withstand,” says Chris O’Brien, who is also a member of the US National Science Foundation-supported US Earthquake Engineering Institute (SEI).
“It’s not something that would happen to an ordinary home.”
But the buildings built in the last two years by the SEI and the National Science and Engineering Council (NSERC) in the UK are some of the first designed to withstand an earthquake.
The buildings, built with materials such as reinforced concrete, steel, and Kevlar, have been constructed using a technology called “micro-structure”, which is the ability to embed a large volume of structural members under a building’s roof to withstand the stresses of an impact.
“It’s like putting a building under water,” says O’Brien.
“The water will absorb the stresses and then you can expand it.”
Building with micro-structures was first developed in the 1980s by the US Geological Survey (USGS), who found that the structures they built could withstand earthquakes of magnitude 4 or higher.
These structures were often built around a fault line, which could be very large and therefore would take a lot of energy to push out.
In the years since then, there has been a resurgence of interest in building with microstructures, and a lot more houses have been built with the technology.
The National Science Council has been helping fund micro-structural buildings, and has been awarded more than $2 million in NSERC funding since 2010.
In this year’s NSERC grant, the USGS was awarded a total of $2.6 million, including $1.7 million for the building of two buildings, both in New York City.
In addition to the USNSERC grant and funding from NSERC, the building industry has also been looking for funding from other organisations, including the US Department of Energy.
“We’re building with this technology, and it’s being applied in other places, too,” says Jim Wilson, who manages the building at the National Building Museum in New London, Connecticut.
The buildings have been designed to be lightweight, low in maintenance, and compact, but can also be more flexible than a traditional house because they can be built on top of concrete slabs.
A building that can withstand an 8.0 magnitude earthquake will weigh about 10 tons and stand 10 feet tall.
The first building, the North Carolina-based National Building Institute, built in 2013 with the help of the NSERC.
This is the first building designed for the US, as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has not yet built a building with the same strength and structural strength as the building built by the National Engineering Design Institute (NEDI).
“We are a little behind the curve, and we’re looking for a big change,” says Wilson.NIST is one of the companies that will build the first buildings with microstructure technology.
It is also one of two companies that is planning to develop the technology for homes that are meant to be built in places such as New Zealand, Australia, and elsewhere.
“They’re all looking to the future,” says John Schulman, a structural engineer at NIST who is the group lead for microstructural architecture.
“We want to have some of these buildings in places like New Zealand and Australia, but in other areas where the earthquake could be a concern.”
Microstructural construction is not new, but it has come under increased scrutiny in the past few years, and the first major study of microstructuring was published in the journal Science in December 2017.
The study compared microstructured buildings with traditional houses built on traditional land.
“Microstructured architecture has been used in a number of countries for over a decade to address structural needs,” says Thomas Biesecker, director of the Structural Engineering Center at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
“However, it has received less attention than its more traditional cousin, where the building is made from wood, stone, and other materials.”
Micro-starchitectures have been tested in buildings in New Zealand where the earthquakes were particularly severe, but the results were not conclusive.
“There was some variation, and in general, it was not a strong positive result,” says Bieseser.
The researchers did find that the buildings in the study performed better than a standard house when the earthquake was milder.
But it is not the earthquake that will be the main concern for homeowners.
“I think what really concerns us, the most, is the economic impact of an event like an earthquake,” says Schulmans.”If a | <urn:uuid:3681086b-4368-4030-9274-f832515b9072> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://jhgagency.com/2021/10/14/how-to-design-a-house-that-can-survive-the-apocalypse/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571758.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812200804-20220812230804-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.974798 | 1,095 | 3.828125 | 4 |
April 15 aka Tax Day is a dreadful day for all taxpayers in some way or the other! While payment bugs a few people, what bothers most people is the tedious amount of time and energy they have to invest to file the tax returns. Tax return form 1040 is certainly not an easy one to fill and to be done within minutes. You would need all the necessary documents related to your finances and accounts, go through these documents and file a tax return that can help you maintain a good tax history and also get good tax refunds.
It takes time to do these things and without a tax preparer to help you with, the task gets much more difficult. In addition, the financial year of a few people wouldn’t end by March and they would require more time to gather all the necessary documents, which aren’t complete yet as a matter of fact. Considering all these situations, the IRS allows for a provision called IRS Tax Extension that allows taxpayers to extend the deadline for filing tax returns from April 15 to October 15 i.e. for a duration of full 6 months. To avail the provision of tax extension, individuals must fill out the form 4868 and businesses have to go with the form 7004. This article is a summary about IRS form 4868 and here’s what you need to know about it.
• IRS form 4868 is only for individuals and if you are a business entity, you would need the form 7004 and form 1138 if you are a corporation expecting a net operating loss carryback.
• IRS form 4868 is readily available for download in the IRS website and can be availed from many e-filing provider websites as well. You can also request the form by post from the IRS.
• Filing the form can be done in two ways- by post and online. The latter wouldn’t take more than 5 minutes to complete and only those taxpayers who e-filed will get a confirmation mail on their form’s approval from the IRS.
• Another advantage of e-filing the IRS from 4868 is that it won’t be displaced as in the case of postage and you can track the status of your form from anyplace, anytime.
• By filing IRS form 4868 you are only extending the deadline on your tax returns and not the deadline for your tax payments. April 15 will remain the last date to make tax payments, whether or not you file for an IRS tax extension.
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Temple Knights motto: Estu prudenta kaj simpla
In the previous post, we discussed finding a martial art system to play with, something that you love. Now in the next level the main law is balance.
Law of Balance
Once you have found a system that you love, and there are many if you need some suggestions – the next level of master is to apply the law of balance. Balance in health, balance in workouts, balance in life, balance in business. Literally balanced moves on a board with a fulcrum.
“The underlying principle of Balance in Nature’s One Law is equality of interchange between the pairs of opposites in any transaction in Nature. That principle must eventually be observed by big business, and the go-getter salesman who selfishly thinks that the sale he makes is the only thing that counts is not giving equally for what he takes. – Walter Russell
Explained with Analogy
Excerpt from WellspringofWisdom.com
“There is an old parable about two seas in Israel, one fresh and one very salty.
One, the Sea of Galilee, in Hebrew is called Yam Kinneret יָם כִּנֶּרֶת in Hebrew, because it is shaped like a harp, kinor. This freshwater lake teams with fish and is ringed by rich farmland.
The second, the Dead Sea, called in Hebrew Yam HaMelach, יָם הַמֶּלַח, the Salt Sea, is ten times saltier than the ocean. It is so salty that only bacteria and microbial fungi can survive in its waters. It is ringed with salt formations (one made famous in the book of Genesis) and surrounded by desert.
An old legend explains that both these seas (actually lakes) receive their water from the Jordan River. But the Sea of Galilee is vibrant and alive, while the Dead Sea, at the lowest altitude on Planet Earth, has no outlet for its water.
What’s the difference? The Sea of Galilee has an outlet; it flows outward into the Jordan River (contributing some water from local springs as well), while the Dead Sea can only receive and does not flow outward. The Mussar (ethical teaching) to be derived is that those who give flourish, while those who keep everything for themselves dry up and whither. By giving to others, we actually keep ourselves flowing and growing. So far, a beautiful reminder that giving and sharing bring vitality into our lives.”- Two Seas: Giving and Receiving [-link]
In other words be prudent and simple.
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How do I copy multiple layouts in Autocad?
Right click on a layout tab, pick New Layout. If needing a copy hold Ctrl and drag a layout left or right to and release. And if you normally need multiple layouts in a new drawing then create the new layouts in your template(s) so you only have to create once.
How do I export a layout to DWG?
Click Export, and LayOut creates the DWG or DXF file in the location you specified in Step 2.
- From the menu bar, select File > Export > DWG/DXF. …
- Navigate to the location where you want to save the file.
- In the File Name box, type a name for the file.
- In the Save As Type drop-down list, select DWG or DXF.
How do I export a layout from one drawing to another in Autocad?
- Open the drawing that you want to import a layout into.
- Right click on a layout tab and select “From Template…”
- Change the Files of type to “Drawing (*.dwg)”
- Browse to the drawing that you want to import the layout tab from.
- Select the Layout(s) from the Insert Layout(s) dialog and select OK.
How do I export multiple pdfs from Autocad?
You can save all layouts to a PDF file with the EXPORT PDF command.
- Near the bottom-left of the drawing area, click any layout tab.
- Click Output tab Export to DWF/PDF panel Export PDF. …
- In the Save as PDF dialog box, inspect the Current Settings. …
- In the Export drop-down, select All Layouts.
How many layouts are there in AutoCAD?
Currently, up to 256 tabs are allowed in a drawing including the Model Space tab. So 255 tabs can be used for layouts. Once this limit is reached, you will receive a warning message. Please note that for better performance in AutoCAD, keep the amount of layout tabs in any single drawing to a minimum.
How do I export layout?
You can do so by following these steps:
- At the bottom of the drawing area, click the Layout tab of the layout you want to export.
- Right-click the tab, and select Export Layout To Model from the context menu. …
- Select a folder location, enter a name for your exported layout, and then click Save.
How do I save an AutoCAD drawing as a PDF?
To Export Selected Layouts to a PDF File
- Press and hold the Ctrl key and near the bottom-left of the drawing area, click the layout tabs that you want to export.
- Right-click and select Publish Selected Layouts.
- In the Publish dialog box, in the Publish To: drop-down list, select PDF.
- In the PDF preset drop-down list, select the preset that you want to use.
How do I change AutoCAD layout to model?
To Export a Layout to Model Space in a New Drawing
- At the command prompt, enter EXPORTLAYOUT.
- In the Export Layout to Model Space Drawing dialog box, enter a file name.
- Specify the location where you want to save the file.
How do I copy a layout in CAD?
To copy a layout and place the copy in the desired position:
- Select the layout that you want to copy.
- Right-click the layout and click Move or Copy on the shortcut menu.
- In the Move or Copy dialog box, select the Create a Copy check box.
Can you copy a viewport in AutoCAD?
Hi, all what you have to do is just press Ctrl+c to copy the viewport…. then past it where ever you want in another layout.
How do I copy a viewport from one drawing to another?
Right click on the layout tab in the TARGET drawing and select “From Template…” At the bottom of the dialob box that pops up, change from DWT to DWG. Then find the drawing containing the layouts you wish to import and select OPEN.23 мая 2006 г.
How do I print multiple DWG files at once?
Follow the following steps:
- Run Print > Batch Plot.
- Set Publish to: to a desired output (for example, PDF).
- Click Add Sheets to add drawings.
- Set any necessary options accordingly.
- Click Publish.
How do I print all AutoCAD layouts at once?
To Publish Multiple Layouts in a Drawing
- In the drawing area, click a layout tab that you want to publish.
- Press and hold the Ctrl key, and then click the other layout tabs that you want to publish. …
- Right-click one of the selected layout tabs. …
- In the Publish dialog box, change any settings for the selected layouts.
- Click Publish.
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Learn More About Deb Roy
What if social media and related analytics could be leveraged in a way that unites, protects and creates a healthier society, economy and bottom line?
Over the last decade, Deb Roy – the director of the MIT Laboratory for Social Machines, the newly appointed director of the interdisciplinary Center for Constructive Communication and a visiting professor at Harvard Law School – has been showing organizations how to analyze, map and shift the direction of online activity so they can significantly drive growth while positively impacting society.
We have all seen how social media can be used to disparage brand reputations, divide people, and enable predatory practices and behaviors. By employing and interpreting data embedded in online conversations, without infringing on user privacy, Roy helps organizations in every sector avoid the worst effects of social media while identifying, reaching and better serving target audiences at scale.
“As our world becomes increasingly instrumented and we have the capabilities to collect and connect the dots between what people are saying and the content they are saying it in, what’s emerging is an ability to see new social structures and dynamics,” said Roy in his popular 2011 Ted Talk, which has almost 3 million views. “It’s like building a telescope or microscope and revealing new structures around our own behavior and communication. The implications are profound for science, commerce, governments and individuals.”
After years of conducting deep research into language and how we learn, Roy began teaching machines and robots how to communicate in human-like ways. This led to his unique understanding of machine language processing and his pioneering work mapping out online “wordscapes” to create content graphs and link structures that draw clear pictures of digital conversations, allowing marketers to better engineer campaigns.
In addition to his leadership roles at MIT, Roy is founder and chairman of Cortico, a nonprofit that develops media technologies and services focused on improving the health of public discourse. He is particularly interested in using data for social impact. His notable work in this area includes a collaboration with former U.S. Assistant Surgeon General Susan Blumenthal to ensure COVID-19 public health information was widely received, particularly by people in marginalized and remote areas. The analytics-driven campaign executed by Roy and his team resulted in over 650 million online impressions.
Recently named to the Aspen Institute Commission on Information Disorder, Roy’s other areas of expertise include identifying and de-polarizing online tribes and tracking and counteracting false news. In addition, he is currently working with the team at Cortico to build out the “Local Voices Network” (LVN), a platform dedicated to facilitating dialogue across differences and areas of conflict.
In a world governed by analytics, data and social media, Roy’s ability to understand and engage audiences is unmatched and his expertise is of immense value to organizations in every sector.
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Deb Roy is a Professor at MIT where he directs the Laboratory for Social Machines based at the Media Lab. His lab explores new methods in social media and media analytics (natural language processing, social network analysis, semantic modeling) and media design (information visualization, communication tools for social influencers and publishers, communication platforms for communities) with applications in health, education, and marketing.
Roy has authored more than 150 academic papers and his popular TED talk Birth of a Word showcases his research into his son’s language development, which led to new ideas in media analytics. He served as Twitter’s Chief Media Scientist from 2013 to 2017. In 2008, he co-founded and served as CEO of Bluefin Labs, a social TV analytics company which was later acquired by Twitter. MIT Technology Review named Bluefin one of the 50 most innovative companies of 2012.
A native of Canada, Roy received a Bachelor of Applied Science (computer engineering) from the University of Waterloo and a PhD in media arts and sciences from MIT.
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WHEN you give your life in the name of a cause, people don’t forget you in a hurry.
If anyone needed any proof of that, the fact we’re still recalling Emily Davison in 2017, 104 years on from her death, speaks volumes.
Emily was a suffragette who, on June 4, 1913, threw herself under King George V’s horse at the Epsom Derby.
There has been some debate as to whether or not she actually intended to kill herself, however.
She had been becoming increasingly militant, arrested on a number of occasions and serving short jail sentences.
Before the fateful day at the Epsom Derby, she had already progressed from causing public disturbances to burning postboxes.
She joined the suffragette movement — officially known as the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) — in 1906.
Then, three years later, passionate about the cause, she quit her job as a teacher and became a suffragette full-time.
After having thrown rocks at the carriage of Chancellor David Lloyd George in 1909, she was sent to Strangeways Prison, where she attempted to starve herself, resisting force-feeding.
She certainly knew her own mind and what she wanted, although many people still argue that she wasn’t trying to pull down the King’s horse, Anmer, at the Derby, but was trying to attach a scarf or flag to his bridle.
Some historians suggested Emily and other suffragettes had practised grabbing at horses in the park near the house of Emily’s mother, and they drew lots to choose who’d be the one to grab at Anmer.
Another group of people believe Emily thought the race was over, and had climbed out under the fence to go onto the course — it was tradition that once the horses had gone by, spectators would walk on the course to the finish line.
It is possible that the scarf theory is correct as police found on her possession a return ticket from Epsom, along with two flags.
She had also planned a holiday with her sister soon after the Derby.
Sadly, Emily’s injuries were too severe for her to recover from, and she died four days later.
She was buried in Morpeth Church in Northumberland, with her headstone reading: “Deeds not words.”
Initially, it seemed that her death had been in vain, as some people felt that if an intelligent lady like Emily could do something like throw herself under a horse to win the vote, what would other women be like?
The WSPU campaign ceased over the years of the Great War and then, in 1918, women over the age of 30 were given the right to vote.
Equal suffrage was finally granted in 1930.
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The School of Social Work promotes education in social work that is democratic, emancipatory, and egalitarian and one that develops a critical perspective in students. It offers dynamic and relevant programmes at the Doctoral, Master’s and Certificate levels. It also identifies new areas for social work practice and evolves innovative strategies through practice-based research and field action projects. Other thrust areas of the School are research, networking and liaisoning with governmental and non-governmental organisations for capacity building, policy and programme development, and extension.
Our School has a proud legacy of leadership and innovation in pioneering Social Work Education in India and South Asia.We are the first School of Social Work to be established in South Asia in the year 1936.Our approach to social work education strives towards inculcating democratic, emancipatory, and egalitarian values among students.We have the nation’s best post-graduate and doctoral programme in Social Work.Our pedagogy is innovative, experiential and praxis oriented, rich with fieldwork and research experiences, giving the learner and the social work educator equal chances to evolve as professional social workers.We have contributed to the society immensely in terms of our field action projects, research, networking and liaisoning with state, civil society and socially responsible businesses.
Historical Time Line
1936: And if you say to yourselves: What can 20 students do in the face of India’s problems? I would remind you that you are 20, but the beginning. Year by year, the number will increase…and the time will come when trained social workers will be at work in every important centre in India. -- Dr. Clifford Manschardt, Inaugural Speech, 1936
A new profession is born…the first institution in South Asia for professional Social Work education.
Proposed to the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust by Dr. Clifford Manschardt, an American Missionary - this is the first venture of the trust.
TISS starts its journey as the Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work from Nagpada Neighbourhood House, Byculla.
1948: TISS reaches out to work in the Kurukshetra refugee camp in the aftermath of Partition.
“I want to send you a few lines to record my admiration of contribution which the Tata Institute of Social Sciences has made to the solution of the refugee problem….I shall not easily forget the hours that I was privileged to spend with your social work students at Kurukshetra, their initiatives, keenness and powers of organisation. They knew what they were doing, what wanted to be done, and how to do it.”
-- Evert Berger(Special Representative, UN Relief and Rehabilitation Administration, on TISS Partition Relief Work, February 1948.)
1986: Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi inaugurates the Golden Jubilee celebrations
Launch of Integrated Rural Health and Development Project (IRHDP), a field action project
1990: Launch of Prayas, a field action project
2005: Launch of Resource Cell for Juvenile Justice, a field action project
2006: Institute level Academic Structuring: New Centres came into existence under the School of Social Work.
Major changes in the social work curriculum- M. A. Social Work with thematic concentrations.
Launch of Koshish, a field action project
2008: Launched the M.A. Social Work in Disability Studies and Action.
Launch of RCI-VAW Resource Centre for Interventions on Violence Against Women, a field action project
2011: Launch of Towards Advocacy Networking and Developmental Action (TANDA), a field action project
Launch of Tarasha, a field action project
2012: Establishment of three new Centre namely Centre for Equity and Justice for Children and Families; Centre for Livelihoods and Social Innovation; and Centre for Women-centred Social Work.
Launched the M.A. Social Work with nine thematic programmes
2013: Launch of the ‘I Access’ Rights Mission, a field action project
Launch of the iCBR Project (Inclusive Community Based Rehabilitation Project), a field action project
2015: Launch of the Criminal Justice Fellowship Programme, a field action project
Our Illustrious Alumni
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Computers Donated by the Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF) Through DP Solutions
Baltimore, MD, July 6, 2022 – The Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF) of Towson, MD donated twenty-five PC desktop and laptop computers to The Children’s Guild for use at the Prince George’s County and Baltimore Campuses, both non-public, special education day schools. The donation was made possible through DP Solutions, a managed IT services provider (MSP), which services both The Children’s Guild and the IDF.
“We are extremely grateful that DP Solutions connected us to the IDF for this incredibly generous donation. What a wonderful way for three local organizations to come together and support an underserved community,” said Agnes Kibirige, Chief Information Officer at The Children’s Guild. “The computers we were using in our computer labs were outdated and it will be amazing for our students to have access to the latest technology so we can teach them life skills. In the classroom, our faculty use technology to empower our students, increase their engagement in hands-on technology activities, improve independent skills, engineering identity, and self-confidence.”
Both The Children’s Guild School of Prince George’s County and The Children’s Guild, Inc., Baltimore Campus are non-public, special education day schools approved by the Maryland State Department of Education, for boys and girls 5-21 years old, who have emotional disabilities, autism, intellectual disabilities, and multiple disabilities. The Children’s Guild is a nonprofit organization serving children, families, and child-serving organizations since 1953. The Children’s Guild programs are guided by an organizational philosophy that fosters a culture of flexibility. This culture creates management and staff who are agile thinkers. This assures children are treated as individuals and taught the way they learn best.
“When we learned that IDF was planning to move their headquarters and had two dozen computers they were looking to donate, our first thought was The Children’s Guild and we are so happy to have made the connection,” said Karyn Schell, President of DP Solutions. “The saying one man’s trash is another man’s treasure is so true in this situation – it warms my heart to think of the students having access to these power machines and the learning opportunities they represent.”
DP Solutions is the premier provider of choice for IT support services to small and medium sized organizations. They deliver a superior customer experience, rising above their clients’ expectations, and building long-lasting relationships. In addition, they give back and serve their community by dedicating both their time and talent to develop and educate technology’s future workforce.
“As a non-profit we understand the expense of purchasing new computers and we are thrilled we have been able to make a difference in the lives of the students of The Children’s Guild by offering our computers which would have gone to waste,” said Brian C. Lloyd, Chief Technology Officer, Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF). “We know the importance of technology in education and are excited to follow the wonderful ways these computers will be put to good use.”
The Immune Deficiency Foundation improves the diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life of people affected by primary immunodeficiency through fostering a community empowered by advocacy, education, and research. According to the National Institutes of Health, there are approximately 500,000 individuals in the U.S. with a primary immunodeficiency. Every year, thousands go undiagnosed.
The computers were wiped clean by DP Solutions technical team, uploaded with the newest software, delivered and set up in the computer labs at The Children’s Guild School of Prince George’s County and The Children’s Guild, Inc., Baltimore Campus on Wednesday, July 6 at 10 am at 410 East Jeffrey Street, Baltimore, MD.
Affiliates of The Children’s Guild include The Children’s Guild, Inc., Baltimore Campus, The Children’s Guild DC Public Charter School, The Children’s Guild – Prince George Campus, Monarch Academy Glen Burnie, Monarch Academy Global – Laurel, Monarch Academy Annapolis, The Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, Treatment Foster Care, The Children’s Guild – Transformation Academy, Monarch Preschool College Park, TranZed Academy for Working Students (TAWS), and TranZed Apprenticeships. For more information, visit https://childrensguild.org/.
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Osteoarthritis is known to be one of the common types of arthritis. This is one health problem which is affecting some millions of people across the globe. It happens because of the wearing of the protective cartilage located at the ends of the bones over time. The fact is that osteoarthritis can actually damage almost all joints present in the human body, but this disorder mostly affects the joints of hands, hips, knees, and spine.
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The prime reason for osteoarthritis of the knee is nothing but age. It true that everyone will with time develops some amount of osteoarthritis. But there are few factors which can increase the risk of Knee Osteoarthritis
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- Gender. Women start aging at the age of 55 and above and comparatively earlier than men for developing osteoarthritis in the knee.
- Repetitive injuries due to stress. This happens because of the nature of the work we do. People engaged in occupations which includes several activities that cause stress of joint may develop knee osteoarthritis for the constant pressure that the joint need to bear.
- Athletics. Athletes engaged in sports like football, basketball, tennis, or running are at huge risk of having these health issues. Proper precautions must be taken to avoiding injury. But regular yet moderate exercise will make joints strong and will reduce the risk of having osteoarthritis.
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Lewdle is a variation of Wordle, in which players are asked to guess which of a set of five-letter words is being used. This is a copy of Wordle based on swear words, like Sweardle. The words in Lewdle range from mild to downright unsafe for the workplace. You get one puzzle per day.
Wordle's objective is to guess the secret word in six attempts using hints; Lewdle's objective is exactly the same, except all of the words, are rude. When you have a green highlight on any of your letters, you have the right letter in the right place. If any of the letters are highlighted in yellow, that means they are in the word, but in the wrong place. In addition, if any of your letters are highlighted in grey, that means they're not in the secret word.
You also have to guess a word. You can't just type random letters, like vowels, to try to figure out the code.
Lewdle is not the first time that Wordle has been used in a rude way. There's also Sweardle, who only says words with four letters. There is only one puzzle per day, so you'll have to wait until the next day to try a different one.
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SOMERTON, Ohio (WTRF) – You can see a powerful storm on a weather map—but those bright colors can’t paint the picture of what it’s like to be in one.
And a decade ago today, the small town of Somerton saw it for themselves, when the uncompromising derecho winds blew through.
We had called for mutual aid from Barnesville, and it was so bad up there that they couldn’t even get out of town. They had to turn around and go back.Dennis Wilcox, Fire Chief
Siding blown off.
Tree limbs scattered on the roadway.
The storm left its mark everywhere you looked—but where it left the deepest impression was at the Somerton United Methodist Church, built in 1873.
We got the call as a church on fire. And here it wasn’t the church on fire, it was from that storm.Laurie Price, Safety Officer
One resident remembered the entire roof flying off the building and stopping traffic in the middle of State Route 800.
The current pastor of the church wasn’t serving at the time, but he remembers the devastation vividly.
We saw the roof was completely off, and later found out that there was no way to reconstruct it and they had to build a new building.Rev. Dale Warrick, Pastor, Somerton United Methodist Church
With the help of committed long-term volunteers and donations from all over, they got to work.
And three years later, the church reopened with the surviving bell from the original building still intact.
The building isn’t the church, the people are the church, but the building gives us some place to be.Rev. Dale Warrick, Pastor, Somerton United Methodist Church
Ten years on, there’s hardly a trace of that day’s devastation.
But the memories will help the town through if they ever find themselves in the eye of another storm.
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Make it simple for followers to share with you your blog site posts using their beloved social networking stores. Today, this can be accomplished by means of consistent switches that allows readers automatically syndicate all or a part of your post's information with their favorite social websites services and reply to them instantly.
Avoid speaking with on your own in your post. Don't address it just like a diary, as an alternative only explain to tales prospective customers will be interested in. You must also be suspicious of making use of initially person composing unless you are writing about a related matter that can interest your visitors and maintain them coming back for more.
Consider publishing in advance. Will not be shy, or feel that it will damage the authenticity of your weblog. Providing you continue to be the writer that contributes articles classic information, there won't be any difficulties. Putting up in https://urlscan.io/result/322bbc21-ed6b-4f90-aa3c-45e68fb9fc03/ could be a very good technique to use, and it may relieve your stress by already addressing anything in advance.
Try out setting up a operating a blog established-up. You're not just going to be producing, you need to also produce objectives, techniques, and evaluations. You need to develop a position the place you could focus on your main aim. Attempt choose your own certain sort of set up-up, including pen and papers to start creating a policy for the success of your blog.
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When formatting a blog it is crucial that you continue the design clean and easily readable. You would like your audiences to enjoy the ability of looking at your blog site. One way to create a great blog site design would be to pick a light-weight history, if at all possible white, and select text that is a really dark tone. This distinction is likely to make it easier for your personal people to quickly study every single term.
Comedy is fine to work with in the blog, so long as you are maintaining it appropriate. You desire to make certain that your content remain informative, and are giving the readers what they are trying to find. Should you just use sense of humor, the articles you write is going to be filled up with excessive fluff.
Use mixing titles that will produce replies or discussions. Create your titles interesting sufficient to attract your readers to go on reading through, and tone of voice their opinion, or inquire that beg your reader to incorporate their opinions. Will not be driven into conflict whenever possible, but reasonable the dialogue with your personal insight.
Make every one of the necessary social websites backlinks accessible, whereby your potential customers can follow you. If you on a regular basis use social networking web sites for example Twitter and facebook to market your blog, you'll make a good name for your self as being an writer. This will assist improve your good results like a blogger. You will get many choices by using these sites to communicate and add followers for your blog site.
Writing a blog is the best way to market something or site, if you promote feedback and dialogue, that may be. Blogs are casual and straightforward to put together, so that you can also add as much content as you wish to describe your merchandise as well as ask your readers for beneficial comments. So, when you are marketing something in the physical retail store or on a web site, you need to set up blog site to benefit from the marketing and advertising prospects that this generates.
Use photos and also other visuals to break up your written text and draw in viewers. A lot of people find out the best in a graphical formatting instead of in the published structure. By interspersing photos, diagrams and also other images to your blog, you happen to be really mastering the entire picture of the web page. The complete site, essentially, gets an image.
Attempt to have a lot of videos with your blog site. Use TubeMogul so that you can distribute these video lessons in as numerous distinct places as you can. Moreover, you should ensure your website Link is not only just inside the movie. It should be from the text message explanation that will go combined with the video clip.
Campaigns and freebies are a great way to attract new readers. You can find few items that inspire people over the ability to succeed something. The giveaway doesn't even have to be for anything costly to be able to attract new site visitors. Give out giveaways on a regular basis and you'll realize that your guest bottom is growing quickly. Followers will look at the pages more regularly, once they think you might be handing out giveaways.
Keep every post about 1 certain matter. Attempting to deal with a lot of suggestions at once can certainly make your blog site hard to comply with. This idea is a simple one that will immediately enhance the legibility of your respective weblogs.
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Author(s): McCorquodale, Sara,
Date of Publication: 05/09/2019,
Pagination: 224 pages,
Imprint: Bloomsbury Business,
Published By: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC,
Book Classification: Social networking, Impact of science & technology on society
Highly Commended by the 2020 Business Book Awards.
Digital influencing is one of the most exciting and disruptive new media industries, forecast to be worth over £10bn by 2020. Influencers now dominate the digital world and, when it comes to growth, they are consistently outperforming traditional media and brand advertising.
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Birla Carbon Jining, a greenfield plant built from foundation to production in a record time of 30 months, is Birla Carbon’s newest and most technologically advanced carbon black plant.
The Jining plant was built to provide high-quality carbon black to one of the fastest growing markets in the world – China. The plant, which currently has an installed capacity of 120,000 metric tonnes, will expand to 240,000 metric tonnes in phase 2
The new production facility, the Aditya Birla Group’s largest investment in China, will supply the Chinese customer base and will accommodate the growing demands for superior quality, technical solutions and performance.
Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group, shares, “The Jining plant is well ahead of its time, whether it be the manufacturing processes involved or the environmental standards it follows. Everything that we have learned over our 150 plus years of manufacturing carbon black around the world has been poured into this facility. It is, in a manner of speaking, our magnum opus.”
Jining will produce traditional ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) grades and specific Birla Carbon grades for customers. The ASTM grades will focus on the tire industry, while many of the Birla Carbon grades will support mechanical rubber goods and other customer requirements.
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